Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva wins a third term in Brazil after beating Jair Bolsonaro. / The Economist The Disney resort in Shanghai shuts down and prevents guests from leaving unless they test negative for Covid-19. / Reuters Workers break out of Apple's largest iPhone assembly factory in China
A new UN report says Russian forces have committed an array of war crimes against Ukrainian civilians. (Content warning.) / CNBC Members of Florida's two medical boards approve language for the state's standard of care that would ban children from gender-affirming care. / Politico "What I
Protests continue in Iran, with outrage spreading beyond the middle class. / The Economist Same-sex marriage goes legal nationwide in Mexico. / Al Jazeera An index measures countries' contributions outside their borders. / Good Country Index Ballot measures to watch across the country this November: abortion, slavery, referenda on referenda. / Wake
The world's three main greenhouse gasses hit record high levels last year in the atmosphere. / The Associated Press New York City wants to use sunken basketball courts to soak up tomorrow's extreme rain. / Grist Meanwhile, the "shed insurgency" of New York City dining, where
Following a Russian court's denial of her appeal, Brittney Griner could now be sent to a penal colony for the next eight years. / CNBC Here's what you should read by and about "author and activist, radical hero, and family man" Mike Davis, who died
The Kremlin is said to be weighing how to respond to yet another anticipated battlefield defeat in Ukraine. / The Guardian Related: The three fundamentals that guide Putin's decision-making. / Just Security Ukrainian officials complain that Russia is once more weaponizing water. / Reuters Refugees share pictures and stories of
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
The current protests in Iran, which have spread to more than 100 cities, suggest "the grandchildren are devouring the revolution." / Foreign Affairs A jubilant crowd in Tehran meets the Iranian climber who competed without wearing a hijab. / BBC News Related: An Iranian woman describes her first day at
