Kjetil Tronvoll: The world´s largest ongoing armed conflict isn't Russia's attack on Ukraine, but Ethiopia and Eritrea´s massive offensives on Tigray. / Twitter Nigeria's extensive flooding this year has killed more than 300 people. / The Republic Europe seems to be ready for winter
Canada's legislation to "freeze" all sales and purchases of handguns took effect yesterday. The measure was introduced after the mass shootings in Uvalde and Buffalo. / CBC, NPR Jamelle Bouie: "To wait to rectify the sins of the present—to sidestep justice in favor of comfort—
The White House says Iranian military experts are on the ground in Crimea, helping Russia launch drone attacks on Ukraine. / BBC News Liz Truss entered the role of PM amid economic uncertainty—now her resignation has compounded the challenges facing Britain. / The New York Times Related: Among the possible candidates
Since 2015, more than 500 retired US military personnel—including generals and admirals— have worked for foreign governments, mostly in countries known for human rights abuses. / The Washington Post In the past year, people in more than 90 countries have protested over fuel prices. / BBC News Vladimir Putin declares martial
From Connecticut to South Dakota, a roundup of close political contests to watch next month. / Wake Up to Politics Racist appeals from the GOP appear to be receiving less pushback from Republicans than in previous election cycles. / The Washington Post Francis Fukuyama finds yet more evidence that we really are
About half of American voters aged 19 to 29 say they're absolutely certain to vote in November, much less than their older counterparts. / MSNBC A new poll finds Republicans leading by three points nationally. / The New York Times The current government in the United Kingdom is "a
Visualizing the scale of Russia's attacks this week on Ukraine's energy infrastructure. / The Washington Post See also: Fearing nuclear exposure stemming from the war in Ukraine, some European countries are stockpiling iodine tablets. / Associated Press "It is far more possible than most outside observers realize.
Representatives drawn from 46 national parliaments across Europe call for Putin's Russia to be declared a "terrorist" regime. / CNN Iranian protesters explain why, four weeks later, they're still in the streets. / Intelligencer Background info on the Basij, the volunteers leading the crackdown on Iran&
In its strongest support for Ukraine since the invasion, the UN General Assembly votes to demand Russia reverse its annexation ploy. / PBS NewsHour Since Florida's ban, enacted in July, at least two children who were the victims of incest have been denied abortions. / BuzzFeed News Social Security is
Protests in Iran continue despite the crackdown by security forces that one human rights group says has killed at least 201 people. / BBC News The midsummer polling "tick" in Democrats' favor "has duly been answered by a Republican 'tock' this autumn." / The Economist
