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A member of the Otomi indigenous community in Mexico City holds a U.S. President Donald Trump latex mask during the “Anti-World Cup” rally on June 6, 2026, in Mexico City, Mexico.

At This Year’s World Cup, Make Way for Autocrats At This Year’s World Cup, Make Way for Autocrats

Sovereign wealth, private equity money, and a network of oily alliances between FIFA and the world’s most reprehensible regimes have transformed the sport forever.

Jun 17, 2026 / Aaron Timms

A man searches through trash in the dark in Havana, Cuba, on June 11, 2026, as widespread shortages affect daily life.

Cuba’s Humanitarian Crisis: The United Nations’ Response Cuba’s Humanitarian Crisis: The United Nations’ Response

The UN confronts a “perfect storm” of US-sponsored deprivation on the island.

Jun 16, 2026 / Peter Kornbluh

Israeli director Nadav Lapid at the 2021 Cannes Film Festival.

The Curious Case of the Nadav Lapid Boycott Campaign The Curious Case of the Nadav Lapid Boycott Campaign

In seeking to punish artists for ties to Israeli organizations, are boycotters choosing the right targets?

Jun 15, 2026 / Ben Schwartz

President Donald Trump stands in the ring after Justin Gaethje defeated Ilia Topuria in a lightweight title bout during UFC Freedom 250 on the South Lawn of the White House, Monday, June 15, 2026.

Trump’s Iran Deal Is a Humiliation for Him—and Good News for the World Trump’s Iran Deal Is a Humiliation for Him—and Good News for the World

The negotiations are a stark symbol of the president’s failure. But any deal is better than endless, foolish war.

Jun 15, 2026 / Jeet Heer

Kushner and Trump’s Vile Isle Resort

Kushner and Trump’s Vile Isle Resort Kushner and Trump’s Vile Isle Resort

Surreal estate purchase in Albania.

Jun 15, 2026 / OppArt / Sue Coe

A video screen declaring “VOTE ANDY FOR US” and depicting Andy Burnham adorns the side of a home in Ashton-in-Makerfield, England, on June 10, 2026.

In Britain, an Election That Could Mark the Beginning of Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s End In Britain, an Election That Could Mark the Beginning of Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s End

Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham is expected to challenge Starmer for leadership of the Labour Party.

Jun 12, 2026 / Stanley Reed

Smoke is rising from a fire lit in the street as protesters with flags call for the resignation of Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz after weeks of protests and blockades in La Paz, Bolivia, on June 10, 2026.

Bolivia’s Streets Have Erupted. Here’s Why. Bolivia’s Streets Have Erupted. Here’s Why.

Ordinary people are rising up against neoliberal orthodoxy.

Jun 12, 2026 / Andrés Arauz

Vice President JD Vance and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth depart Union Station after meeting with federal law enforcement officers on August 20, 2025 in Washington, DC.

Trumpworld’s Global War on Multiracial Democracy Trumpworld’s Global War on Multiracial Democracy

White House officials and Elon Musk are now openly promoting blood-and-soil politics across Europe.

Jun 12, 2026 / Column / Sasha Abramsky

Free Palestine

Free Palestine Free Palestine

Street mural, Barcelona.

Jun 10, 2026 / OppArt / Andrea Arroyo

“Til Death Do You Part”

“Til Death Do You Part” “Til Death Do You Part”

Trump wants another divorce.

Jun 9, 2026 / OppArt / Sue Coe

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