Imagery generated by artificial intelligence has become the beloved aesthetic of today’s dictators, argues Decca Muldowney. A robust media is needed to combat misinformation and its miseries.

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

Although far from a modern phenomenon, the potency and complexity of misinformation has increased in the digital age. To tackle it, we need a systemic response that goes further than debunking one lie at a time, argues Nanjala Nyabola.

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.

Update from Kenya by Moses Wasamu.

Refugees in Germany complain about the lack of support by liberal and left-wing activists, writes Morgan Meaker

The state of Oregon has expanded access to abortion, birth control and post-natal medical care for women, writes Amy Hall

Rumours; The Girl with the Needle.

All Hands on Deck; Fascist Yoga; The Evin Prison Bakers’ Club; Heart Lamp.

Avoudé; 3.

As Addis changes rapidly beneath her feet, Maya Misikir discovers a community of artists working to document its disappearing history.

Veronique Mistiaen meets Afghanistan’s ‘mother of education’, who for more than two decades has been transforming lives through community-based learning.

Kim Jong-un's headline grabbing aggressive irrationalism takes some beating (though he might have met his match in recent times...)

The bubble; Thirst for data; Ghost workers in the machine.

The photos, facts, and politics of Peru.

ILYA examines the legacy - and lies - of Christopher Columbus.