Britain’s general election saw the rightwing Conservatives swept out – and a huge majority for Labour. But the shallowness of the victorious party’s support points to an existential threat to dominant parties across the world, argues Conrad Landin.

Rising costs, Covid-19 and austerity have pushed too many countries – and households – into unmanageable debt. Amy Hall asks how we got here, and finds a movement shaking off the stigma of debt and getting organized.

On every continent, the railways are experiencing a renaissance. But what will it take to reshape them in the interests of people? Conrad Landin investigates.

We cannot let the ever-expanding oil and gas industry stand in the way of urgently needed climate action. Nick Dowson lays out a path to change.

Can we create a world where we don’t turn to police and prisons for justice? Amy Hall explores the movement offering a different vision for the future.

Lives and livelihoods have been laid down for democracy. The economy is on the brink of collapse. The world must support the people’s quest to end military rule once and for all, writes Preeti Jha.

Victory for UK school data, writes Alessio Perrone.

Morgan Meaker on Hezbollah's check on gay rights.

Turtles swim free; Rebel bank; Atlas of utopias.

Rumours; The Girl with the Needle.

A French novelist has mastered the post-industrial landscape – and his latest book is as tender as they come. By Conrad Landin.

The Invisible Road; Shetland Suite.

Amid arrests, harassment and violence, Sophie Neiman reflects on the plight of journalists in Uganda.

The Indian human rights defender who stopped a mining giant in its tracks speaks with Veronique Mistiaen.

The chocolate king of the Ukraine.

Laws and Policies; Maternal Mortality; Policing Pregnancy; Everyday Abortions; The Opposition.

The photos, facts, and politics of Mauritius.

The graphic novel by Glenn Hustler.