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How Trump's Foreign Policy Gambits Are Reshaping the World
From Venezuela to China to NATO, Trump’s transactional approach to foreign policy is upending U.S. alliances and global diplomacy.
by Brian Bennett and Nik Popli
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Africa's Mineral Makeover
by Charlie Campbell
Illustration by Chris Gash for TIME
Why Trump's Tariffs Are Like Termites
by Robert Lawrence

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'Riot Women' Is 2026's First Must-See TV

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Raucus, insightful, and darkly witty, the British series is a portrait of belated liberation sure to invigorate viewers at any stage of life

by Judy Berman

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The Cover

Person of the Year 2025: The Architects of AI

The Architects of AI drove the economy, shaped geopolitics, and changed the way we interact with the world.

People

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The Architects of AI
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A’ja Wilson
Geordie Wood for TIME
Leonardo DiCaprio
Jessica Chou for TIME
Neal Mohan

Voices

Why We Are Fighting For Ben & Jerry’s To Be Independent Again
- ByBen Cohen
For Trump, a Path Forward on Iran That Goes Beyond Bombs
- ByAli Vaez
The Problem With AI Flattering Us
- ByArianna Huffington
Trump, Tariffs, and the Rewiring of the American Empire
- ByPratap Bhanu Mehta

Davos 2026: A World in Transition

How global leaders see the challenges and opportunities of the year ahead.

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AI

Tech

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An Encrypted Chatbot by Signal's Founder
by Billy Perrigo
Photo illustration by Cheng Xin—Getty Images
AI Is Moving Beyond Chatbots
by Nikita Ostrovsky
Davos 2026: A World in Transition

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An Encrypted Chatbot by Signal's Founder

by Billy Perrigo

Davos 2026: A World in Transition

Artificial Intelligence Photo Illustration — Photo illustration by Cheng Xin—Getty Images

AI Is Moving Beyond Chatbots

by Nikita Ostrovsky

Ideas
The Problem With AI Flattering Us
by Arianna Huffington
Ideas
Tech
Why the World's Best AIs Are Bad at Pokémon
by Tharin Pillay
Tech
Ideas
The Problem With AI Flattering Us
by Arianna Huffington
Ideas
Tech
Why the World's Best AIs Are Bad at Pokémon
by Tharin Pillay
Tech
Tech
Britain To Ban Grok 'Nudify' Images
by Rebecca Schneid
Tech
Tech
Grok's deepfake crisis, explained
by Andrew R. Chow
Tech

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Health

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11 Symptoms Neurologists Say Never to Ignore
by Angela Haupt
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Why You Should Text 1 Friend This Week
by Angela Haupt
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10 Meaningful Questions to Ask the Older People You Love
by Angela Haupt

Photo-Illustration by Chloe Dowling for TIME (Source Images: Plume Creative/Getty Images, OsakaWayne Studios/Getty Images)

11 Symptoms Neurologists Say Never to Ignore

by Angela Haupt

Photo-Illustration by TIME (Source Image: Frazao Studio Latino/Getty Images)

10 Meaningful Questions to Ask the Older People You Love

by Angela Haupt

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Why You Should Text 1 Friend This Week

by Angela Haupt

Health
What the World’s Longest-Lived Animals Can Teach Us About Aging
by Veronique Greenwood
Health
Health
How to Think Yourself Young
by Veronique Greenwood
Health
Health
What the World’s Longest-Lived Animals Can Teach Us About Aging
by Veronique Greenwood
Health
Health
How to Think Yourself Young
by Veronique Greenwood
Health
Health
Resolutions That Can Help You Age Better
by Angela Haupt
Health
Health
Ovaries Could Unlock Secrets of Longevity
by Dominique Mosbergen
Health

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Climate

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How to Assess Your Home's Climate Risk
by Simmone Shah
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Trump's New Energy Paradigm May Be Hard to Undo
by Justin Worland
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The Oceans Were Hotter Than Ever in 2025
by Simmone Shah

Hurricane Beryl Makes Landfall In Texas After Raking Mexico — (Eddie Seal/Getty Images)

How to Assess Your Home's Climate Risk

by Simmone Shah

(Photo by Marc Asensio/Getty Images)

The Oceans Were Hotter Than Ever in 2025

by Simmone Shah

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Trump's New Energy Paradigm May Be Hard to Undo

by Justin Worland

Climate
What Trump Leaving U.N. Environment Groups Means for the Climate
by Simmone Shah
Climate
Climate
Extreme Weather Disasters Cost the U.S. $115 Billion in 2025
by Simmone Shah
Climate
Climate
What Trump Leaving U.N. Environment Groups Means for the Climate
by Simmone Shah
Climate
Climate
Extreme Weather Disasters Cost the U.S. $115 Billion in 2025
by Simmone Shah
Climate
Climate
A Guide To Your New Year's Climate Resolutions
by Simmone Shah
Climate
Climate
How 2025 Broke The Traditional Climate Agenda
by Justin Worland
Climate

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Entertainment

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Breaking Down the Shocking Ending of 'Ponies'
by Barry Levitt
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Breaking Down The Ending of 'Agatha Christie’s Seven Dials'
by Isadora Wandermurem
Mattel, Inc.
Autistic Barbie Doesn’t Represent Me. She Shouldn’t Have to
by Sarah Kurchak

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Breaking Down the Shocking Ending of 'Ponies'

by Barry Levitt

Mattel, Inc.

Autistic Barbie Doesn’t Represent Me. She Shouldn’t Have to

by Sarah Kurchak

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Breaking Down The Ending of 'Agatha Christie’s Seven Dials'

by Isadora Wandermurem

Entertainment
The Most Anticipated K-Dramas of 2026
by Kayti Burt
Entertainment
Entertainment
Breaking Down the Harsh Ending of 'Made in Korea'
by Kayti Burt
Entertainment
Entertainment
The Most Anticipated K-Dramas of 2026
by Kayti Burt
Entertainment
Entertainment
Breaking Down the Harsh Ending of 'Made in Korea'
by Kayti Burt
Entertainment
Entertainment
Breaking Down the End of 'Taskaree'
by Isabella Wandermurem
Entertainment
Entertainment
'Riot Women' Is 2026's First Must-See TV
by Judy Berman
Entertainment

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Person of the Year

The Story Behind TIME’s 2025 POY Covers
by D.W. Pine
Behind the Scenes of Person of the Year 2025
by Sam Jacobs
Illustration by Eiko Olaja for TIME
Person of the Year 2025: The Architects of AI
by Charlie Campbell, Andrew R. Chow and Billy Perrigo

The Story Behind TIME’s 2025 POY Covers

by D.W. Pine

Illustration by Eiko Olaja for TIME

Person of the Year 2025: The Architects of AI

by Charlie Campbell, Andrew R. Chow and Billy Perrigo

Behind the Scenes of Person of the Year 2025

by Sam Jacobs

World
Why the Architects of AI Are TIME’s 2025 Person of the Year
by Sam Jacobs
World
Entertainment
KPop Demon Hunters Is TIME's 2025 Breakthrough of the Year
by Eliza Berman
Entertainment
World
Why the Architects of AI Are TIME’s 2025 Person of the Year
by Sam Jacobs
World
Entertainment
KPop Demon Hunters Is TIME's 2025 Breakthrough of the Year
by Eliza Berman
Entertainment
Entertainment
Leonardo DiCaprio Is TIME's 2025 Entertainer of the Year
by Stephanie Zacharek / Los Angeles
Entertainment
Business
Neal Mohan: CEO of the Year 2025
by Belinda Luscombe / San Bruno, Calif.
Business

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