There will be African victims of Russia’s war, warn Ellen Johnson Sirleaf and Olusegun Obasanjo: The former presidents of Liberia and Nigeria believe the UN is no longer fit for purpose. Economist
How bad will the global food crisis get? Food commodity prices are falling, but experts say global production and hunger rates might be even worse in 2023. FT
The high-stakes race to engineer new psychedelic drugs: As psychedelic therapies for mental health go mainstream, companies are recruiting chemists to create patentable versions of hallucinogens. Critics say it’s all a bad trip. Wired
The decline and fall of Rishi Sunak: Truss's victory is almost a done deal. Patrick O'Flynn
The Conservative Party is ridiculing part of its electorate: Its electoral coalition includes liberals and Europhiles. Many do not see the funny side. Economist
The haves and the have-yachts: Luxury ships attract outrage and political scrutiny. The ultra-rich are buying them in record numbers. Evan Osnos
The story behind USC and UCLA’s shift to the Big 10: The LA schools were encouraged by Fox Sports to be part of their TV deals. The decision was made within weeks and in total secrecy. LA Mag
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