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The world in 2023: what our writers say you should watch out for

From Ukraine developments and China’s Covid surge to renewable energy and hope for the AmazonA near-inevitable global recession sparked by a lengthening war in Europe’s frozen east; an energy crisis coupled with soaring inflation; Covid-19 finally runn…

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‘I can’t give up on hope’: As the world’s population passes 8bn, new parents from Italy to India look to the future

In Siena, Luisa worries about social media. In Delhi, Nikita is trying to proof her house against air pollution. Here, couples who have welcomed a new child in recent months share their dreams and fears for them on an ever more crowded planetTuesday 15…

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How has the world’s population grown since 1950?

The number of people in the world has tripled in 70 years. In this visual explainer, we examine where the growth has been – and how it will change in the futureThe world’s population is projected to reach 8 billion people on 15 November – more than thr…

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Portraits of hope: the fight to protect girls from conflict – in pictures

The International Rescue Committee, in partnership with Gagosian, has put together an exhibition called Protecting Milestones: Portraits of Girls in Conflict, which is on display at the Gagosian shop in Burlington Arcade, London, until 7 May. For every…

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People of colour fleeing Ukraine attacked by Polish nationalists

Non-white refugees face violence and racist abuse in Przemyśl, as police warn of fake reports of ‘migrants committing crimes’Russia-Ukraine crisis: live newsPolice in Poland have warned that fake reports of violent crimes being committed by people flee…

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The world on screen: the best movies from Africa, Asia and Latin America

From a Somali love story to a deep dive into Congolese rumba, Guardian writers pick their favourite recent world cinema releasesRead more: Books that explain the world: Guardian writers’ nonfiction reads of the yearThe Great Indian Kitchen Continue rea…

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Books that explain the world: Guardian writers share their best nonfiction reads of the year

From a Jacobean traveller’s travails in Sindh to the tangled roots of Nigeria, our pick of new nonfiction books that shine a light on Asia, Africa and South America• Share your top recommendations for books on the developing world in the comments below…

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Pandemic hits mental health of women and young people hardest, survey finds

Survey also finds adults aged 18-24 and women more concerned about personal finances than other groupsCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageYoung people and women have taken the hardest psychological and financial hit from the pan…

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Migrant caravan and Qatar’s tarnished World Cup: human rights this fortnight – in pictures

A roundup of the struggle for human rights and freedoms, from Pakistan to Poland Continue reading…

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‘Lost generation’: education in quarter of countries at risk of collapse, study warns

Covid, climate breakdown, poverty and war threaten return to school after pandemic kept 1.5bn children out of classes‘Their future could be destroyed’: the global struggle for schooling after Covid closuresThe education of hundreds of millions of child…

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‘Devastating’: how UK’s foreign aid cuts could hurt the world’s poorest

Data analysis highlights the human cost if thousands of overseas projects lose fundingExperts have warned of “devastating” consequences of the UK’s foreign aid cuts after Guardian analysis revealed the UK is cutting funding at a time when major recipie…

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Refugees hit hardest as deadly floods sweep across continents

Death toll rises as storms continue to rip through communities, destroying homes and livelihoodsAs heavy rains and floods dominate headlines around the world, displaced people and those living in conflict zones are among the worst affected. Wind and he…

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