Newsweek Magazine

September 02, 2022 Issue

Features

Cover story World

How Putin Botched the Ukraine War and Put Russia's Military Might at Risk

Nobody, least of all Vladimir Putin, thought Ukraine could hold off his invading army. What the Russian leader got wrong, and why.

In Focus

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TEAHUPO’O, FRENCH POLYNESIA Eleven-time World Surf League champion Kelly Slater competes during the Outerknown Tahiti Pro 2022, part of the Men’s WSL Championship Tour, on August 18. The 50-year-old Floridian is widely regarded as the greatest competitive surfer of all time, with 55 career victories since his professional debut in 1990. During the competition, Slater made it to the quarterfinals, before losing to Tahitian Kauli Vaast. Earlier this year, he won the top spot at the Billabong Pro Pipeline.

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World

Exclusive: Pakistan's Sharif Says World Can't Afford U.S.-China Cold War

In a Newsweek interview one year after the Taliban's Afghan takeover, Pakistani Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif calls for greater international cooperation.

U.S.

How Abortion Bans Could Make IVF Even More Expensive

The fall of Roe v. Wade has raised concerns that "personhood" laws could put in vitro fertilization in jeopardy.

News

One Year Later: Abandoned Afghan Allies Ponder America's Broken Promises

'They all feel betrayed. How can you not feel betrayed? To leave that country the way we did? That wasn't a withdrawal. It was a retreat.'

News

Biden Rescue of Afghan Interpreter in 'Media Stunt' Left Hundreds Stranded

'We tried to question why they were just taking Aman and his family. No one replied.'

Downtime

Entertainment

Roxy Music Celebrate 50 Years of Style and Substance

The legendary British art rock band featuring Bryan Ferry, Phil Manzanera and Andy Mackay are embarking on a tour to mark their golden anniversary.

Entertainment

Quinta Brunson is Ready To Show an 'Extreme' Version of 'Abbott Elementary'

"I'm just grateful people came to the show early, that they're enjoying it, they're having a good time watching it with friends and family," Quinta Brunson tells Newsweek's Parting Shot about her ABC sitcom 'Abbott Elementary.'

September 02, 2022 Issue

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How Abortion Bans Could Make IVF Even More Expensive

One Year Later: Abandoned Afghan Allies Ponder America's Broken Promises

Biden Rescue of Afghan Interpreter in 'Media Stunt' Left Hundreds Stranded

Quinta Brunson is Ready To Show an 'Extreme' Version of 'Abbott Elementary'

Editor's Picks

Donald Trump's Lawyer May Be Creating 'Chaos' on Purpose: Attorney

Dozens of Morehouse College Staff Vote Against Giving Biden Degree

King Charles Latest Cancer Update, Given by Queen

Barron Trump College Choice: Everything Donald, Melania Have Said

Can Justice Alito Be Forced to Recuse? Experts Weigh In

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