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A dark volcano with smoke rising out of it surrounded by a body of water.

COVID-19 and the limits of state power: Part II

Critical State

Critical State, our foreign policy newsletter, takes a deep dive into how local communities are handling COVID-19 in places like the Pacific island archipelago nation of Vanuatu.

Adele Willie, Lavenia Yalovi and Jennesa Hinge Moli are female sports commentators from the Pacific Islands.

‘Commentary for Good’ brings underrepresented languages to the Women’s World Cup

Sports
A Chinese flag flies in front of the Great Wall of China

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Could social media photos be costing the lives of African rhinos

Global Scan
Protesters carrying placards attend a rally in favor of taxing carbon emissions in Melbourne, Australia, on March 12, 2011.

Which repressive regime is restricting protests now? Try a state in Australia…

Global Scan

On a South Pacific island, a British prince is a god

Lifestyle & Belief

The British royal family occupies an odd spot in popular culture. Queen Elizabeth II has been on the throne for decades, Princess Diana was adored until her death, and the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge — better known as Prince William and Kate — have their every move followed. But Prince Philip, who doesn’t often receive such adoration, may have the most interesting story.

The World

Geo quiz / geo answer

Arts, Culture & Media

Today we’re looking for the location of what’s said to be one of the most accessible volcanoes in the world. Anchor Marco Werman provides the answer. Mount Yasur is the volcano, and it’s located on Tanna Island…part of the Pacific island nation of Vanuatu.