People across the world are standing up to the power of the arms trade. Amy Hall explores its threat to life and democracy.

The global trend towards liberalizing abortion is being overshadowed by a newly emboldened anti-rights movement that wants to erode bodily autonomy. Bethany Rielly learns how feminist movements are organizing to put abortion back in the hands of the people – and keep it there.

A new far-right Israeli government’s meddling with the supreme court has Jewish citizens up in arms. But the shredded freedoms of the Palestinian people under Israel’s thumb are still off the table. Zoe Holman looks at how the so-called ‘peace process’ has allowed Israel to deepen its colonial project and regime of control over Palestinian lives.

We depend on it for food, shelter and work, it’s a cultural marker and a source of identity – but also a site of violence and anguish. It’s time for a reckoning, writes Amy Hall.

Starting from the revelations of a global pandemic, Dinyar Godrej looks into the possible futures of work.

Why is a nutritious superfood being routed away from poor communities to feed salmon, pigs and pets? Hazel Healy investigates.

Downtrodden workers have been ignored in France’s rush to a cultural partnership with the building of the UAE’s new Louvre gallery. Yohann Koshy reports.

Anti-groping badges are becoming a popular tool in Japanese women’s fight against sexual harassment or chikan.

Spud life; Toy story; Elephant reprieve.

Green Border; Here.

Britain’s economy crashed, its Queen died – but Liz Truss is back. Clara Hill read her book so you don't have to.

Words by Graeme Green.

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

A profile of Afghan campaigner for women’s education and rights Jamila Afghani, who started by persuading the imams. Beena Nadeem talks to the unassuming trailblazer

The president of the Philippines he may be, but his reputation is as a Dirty Harry of vigilante politics.

Membership, election year, and party types around the world.

The photos, facts, and politics of Mexico.

Live from Mars, by P J Polyp.