World

Environment

As Climate Disasters Multiply, Indigenous Governance Offers a Way Forward

Joseph Lee / Grist Oct 9, 2026 Indigenous communities are confronting mounting climate threats even as inadequate funding, scant legal recognition, and little support for self-governance limit their ability to respond. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Middle East

What Did Netanyahu Know Before Oct. 7?

Blaise Malley / Responsible Statecraft Oct 7, 2026 His reelection prospects are threatened as recent investigations detail alerts from abroad in the days and weeks before the 2023 Hamas attack. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

TD Original

Organizing in Dangerous Waters

Mike Elk / Truthdig Oct 6, 2026 A major U.S. shipping company is refusing to bargain with a maritime union representing sailors in a war zone. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

TD Original

The Taliban Wants the US Back. What Do Afghans Want?

Saeedullah Safi / Truthdig Oct 5, 2026 As the Taliban seeks recognition and investment from abroad, Afghans are asking who would benefit — and who would be left out. Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )

Americas

Will Trump’s Efforts to Boost Bolsonaro Blow Up in His Face?

Nick Cleveland-Stout / Responsible Statecraft Oct 2, 2026 U.S. interference in this weekend’s election in Brazil could help left-wing President Lula. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Environment

Mass Heat Wave Deaths in Europe Show Climate Extremes Are Outpacing Adaptation Efforts

Bob Berwyn / Inside Climate News Sep 30, 2026 This summer provided strong evidence that the public infrastructures of advanced nations were built for a climate that no longer exists. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Africa

In Africa, Changing the Crops Without Changing the System Is Not Good Enough

Million Belay / Common Dreams Sep 29, 2026 Who will control the seeds, science and markets behind the new interest in Africa’s indigenous crops? Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Politics

Macron and Carney Make Trump an Island

Nicolas Garon / FPIF Sep 29, 2026 Faced with trade sanctions and another sovereignty threat, the two leaders present a united front in the North Atlantic. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

TD Column

How Germany’s Electoral System Enabled the Rise of the Far Right

Chris Lord / Truthdig Sep 28, 2026 For half a decade, the Alternative for Germany party has been recruiting on TikTok with millions of euros in taxpayer funds. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Arts & Culture

The Israeli Filmmakers Behind ‘NAZA’ Might Lose Their Citizenship

Ken Bank / ZNetwork Sep 25, 2026 Netanyahu has pledged to advance two bills aimed at addressing what he calls the “immense damage” the documentary has done to Israeli soldiers. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Wounds of War

A Generation of Orphans

Macela Carmo dos Santos / FPIF Sep 23, 2026 From Sudan to Iran, children are losing their parents at a pace the world no longer finds shocking. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Americas

In Manta, Ecuador, a Community Is Devastated by U.S. Boat Strikes

Blair Goodman / NACLA Sep 22, 2026 As Ecuador and the U.S. continue their aggressive campaign in the Pacific, victims' families are trying to hold them accountable. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )