How Denmark Put an End to Bank Robberies
The country recorded zero bank robberies in 2022—but fraudsters are turning to digital scams.
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Why U.S. HIMARS Rockets Are Becoming Increasingly Decisive for Ukraine
The rockets have provided Ukraine with greater long range capabilities in responding to Russian aggression.
She’s Spent a Decade Fighting to Ban Nuclear Weapons. The Stakes Are Only Getting Higher
Beatrice Fihn, who won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2017, on why she’s optimistic about the prospect of nuclear disarmament
Saudi Arabia Is Getting the World’s First ‘Ronaldo Correspondent’
The move comes as Cristiano Ronaldo embarks on a $214 million a year deal to play for Al Nassr.
Military-ruled Myanmar Marks 75 Years of Independence From Britain, but Democracy Remains Elusive
Army leader Min Aung Hlaing marked 75 years of independence from Britain—but democracy remains elusive.
Decarbonizing Cryptocurrencies through Taxation
Maintaining bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies causes about 0.3 percent of global CO2 emissions. That may not sound like a lot, but it’s more than the emissions of Switzerland, Croatia, and Norway combined. As many cryptocurrencies crash and the FTX bankruptcy moves into the litigation stage, regulators are likely to scrutinize the cryptocurrency world more than ever before. This presents a perfect opportunity to curb their environmental damage.
The good news is that cryptocurrencies don’t have to be carbon intensive. In fact, some have near-zero emissions. To encourage polluting currencies to reduce their carbon footprint, we need to force buyers to pay for their environmental harms through taxes…
Ukraine’s Winter Offensive Could Decide the War
Winter brings a tipping point for Ukraine, with victory on one side and global peril on the other, writes Elliot Ackerman
The West Must Stop Playing Erdogan’s Dangerous Game
Since the Russian invasion Turkey’s president Erdogan has played a dangerous game between NATO and Russia, write Enes Kanter Freedom
These Are the Top Global Stories to Watch in 2023
From the end of the COVID-19 pandemic to the future of Iran, TIME looks at the year ahead.
Inflation of Food Prices Climbs to a Record High in the U.K.
“It’s unlikely there will be any improvement in the consumer mindset around personal finances in the near term,” says one analyst.