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Trump to Name Right-Wing Media Critic Ambassador to South Africa
L. Brent Bozell III, who must be confirmed by the Senate, would be stepping into the role at a time when relations between South Africa and the United States are at a low point. ⌘ Read more
Mob Descends on a Comedy Club After a Comic Jokes About a Politician
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said criticism is “the soul” of Indian democracy. But his allies unleashed vigilantes after a comic who called a politician a “traitor.” ⌘ Read more
As Trump Administration Cuts Funding, Researchers Turn to European Universities
European universities have begun recruiting researchers who lost their jobs in the administration’s cost-cutting efforts, or are anxious over perceived threats to academic freedom. ⌘ Read more
Ukraine and Russia Agree to Cease Fighting in the Black Sea, White House Says
The agreement announced after parallel sets of talks in Riyadh would be the first significant step toward the full cease-fire the Trump Administration had been pushing, but it still would fall short. ⌘ Read more
Olympic Track Officials to Require Sex Tests for Female Athletes
The change affects women with atypical genetics who have been able to compete if they suppressed their testosterone levels. ⌘ Read more
Olympic Track Officials to Require Sex Tests for Female Athletes
The sport’s governing body became the first that is part of the Olympics to demand that female athletes undergo genetic testing amid a debate over eligibility. ⌘ Read more
Israeli Police Release Palestinian Director Hamdan Ballal After West Bank Incident
Hamdan Ballal said he was struck as he guarded his home during an attack by settlers. The Israeli authorities said he had been detained on suspicion of throwing stones, which he denied. ⌘ Read more
In Germany’s New Parliament, Women Are a Rarer Sight
The class of lawmakers taking office is noticeably more male and less diverse than the constituents it will represent. ⌘ Read more
Israeli Police Release Palestinian Director Hamdan Ballal After West Bank Incident
Hamdan Ballal said he was struck as he guarded his home during an attack by settlers. The Israeli military said he had been detained on suspicion of throwing stones, which he denied. ⌘ Read more
White House Says Russia and Ukraine Agree to Stop Fighting in Black Sea
The agreement announced after parallel sets of talks in Riyadh would be the first significant step toward the full cease-fire the Trump Administration had been pushing, but it still would fall short. ⌘ Read more
Online Harm Gangs Pose ‘Unprecedented Risk’ to Teens, Says U.K. Crime Agency
Sadistic online groups are recruiting teenagers in Britain, according to the National Crime Agency, which warned that young men were being targeted with misogynistic material. ⌘ Read more
White House Says Russia and Ukraine Agree to Stop Fighting in Black Sea
The agreement announced after parallel sets of talks in Riyadh would be the first significant step toward the full cease-fire the Trump Administration had been pushing, but it still would fall short. ⌘ Read more
Trump’s Team Calls Europe ‘Pathetic’ in Leaked Signal Group Chat Messages
Trump officials have demanded more European military spending and questioned the continent’s values. Leaked messages show the depth of the rift. ⌘ Read more
How a Cheap Drone Punctured Chernobyl’s Steel Shield During the Ukraine War
The steel shell that encloses the site of the world’s worst nuclear disaster was built to endure for a century. But war was a scenario its engineers never envisioned. ⌘ Read more
Trump’s Moves on Greenland Appear to Be Backfiring
The Greenlandic government is calling an upcoming visit by Trump officials “aggressive,” pushing the island further from the United States. ⌘ Read more
Now Europe Knows What Trump’s Team Calls It Behind Its Back: ‘Pathetic’**
Trump officials have demanded more European military spending and questioned the continent’s values. Leaked messages show the depth of the rift. ⌘ Read more
Israeli Police Question Palestinian Director Hamdan Ballal After West Bank Incident
Witnesses said that Hamdan Ballal was assaulted by masked settlers in his home village. The Israeli military said he was detained on suspicion of throwing stones, which he denies. ⌘ Read more
Online Harm Gangs Pose ‘Unprecedented Risk’ to Teens, Says U.K. Crime Agency
Sadistic online groups are recruiting teenagers in Britain, according to the National Crime Agency, which warned that young men were being targeted with misogynistic material. ⌘ Read more
Online Harm Gangs Pose ‘Unprecedented Risk’ to Teens, Says U.K. Crime Agency
Sadistic online groups are recruiting teenagers in Britain, according to the National Crime Agency, which warned that young men were being targeted with misogynistic material. ⌘ Read more
U.S. Lifts Millions in Bounties on Senior Taliban Officials
The move was a significant shift toward leaders of the Haqqani network, which was behind some of the deadliest attacks during the war in Afghanistan. ⌘ Read more
Israeli Police Question Palestinian Director Hamdan Ballal After West Bank Incident
Witnesses said that Hamdan Ballal was assaulted by masked settlers in his home village. The Israeli military said he was detained on suspicion of throwing stones, which he denies. ⌘ Read more
Online Harm Groups Pose ‘Unprecedented Risk’ to Teens, Says U.K. Crime Agency
Sadistic online gangs are recruiting teenagers in Britain, according to the National Crime Agency, which warned that young men were being targeted with misogynistic material. ⌘ Read more
How a Cheap Drone Punctured Chernobyl’s Steel Shield During the Ukraine War
The steel shell that encloses the site of the world’s worst nuclear disaster was built to endure for a century. But war was a scenario its engineers never envisioned. ⌘ Read more
Russia and Ukraine Hold U.S.-Mediated Talks in Riyadh: What to Know
Kyiv and Moscow have had separate discussions with Washington about a temporary pause on strikes on energy sites and a cease-fire in the Black Sea. ⌘ Read more
Online Harm Groups Pose ‘Unprecedented Risk’ to Teens, Says U.K. Crime Agency
Sadistic online gangs are recruiting teenagers in Britain, according to the National Crime Agency, which warned that young men were being targeted with misogynistic material. ⌘ Read more
In Germany’s New Parliament, Women Are a Rarer Sight
The class of lawmakers taking office is noticeably more male and less diverse than the constituents it will represent. ⌘ Read more
Japanese Court Disbands Unification Church in Wake of Abe Killing
The assassination in 2022 of Shinzo Abe, the country’s former prime minister, led to an investigation into the group’s political ties and manipulation of its followers to raise funds. ⌘ Read more
As Trump’s Policies Worry Scientists, France and Others Put Out a Welcome Mat
European universities have begun recruiting researchers who lost their jobs in the administration’s cost-cutting efforts, or are anxious over perceived threats to academic freedom. ⌘ Read more
Russia and Ukraine Hold U.S.-Mediated Talks in Riyadh: What to Know
Kyiv and Moscow have had separate discussions with Washington about a temporary pause on strikes on energy sites and a cease-fire in the Black Sea. ⌘ Read more
Why Does Trump Want Greenland? Here’s What to Know.
President Trump has made no secret of his designs on Greenland, repeating threats to acquire the territory through a financial transaction or military force. ⌘ Read more
In Germany’s New Parliament, Women Are a Rarer Sight
The class of lawmakers taking office is noticeably more male and less diverse than the constituents it will represent. ⌘ Read more
A Hostage Released From Gaza Campaigns for the Release of Others
Trepidation over the fate of other captives has left Ilana Gritzewsky little time for self-healing after her own violent abduction. ⌘ Read more
As Trump’s Policies Worry Scientists, France and Others Put Out a Welcome Mat
European universities have begun recruiting researchers who lost their jobs in the administration’s cost-cutting efforts, or are anxious over perceived threats to academic freedom. ⌘ Read more
A Hostage Released From Gaza Campaigns for the Release of Others
Trepidation over the fate of other captives has left Ilana Gritzewsky little time for self-healing after her own violent abduction. ⌘ Read more
A Hostage Released From Gaza Campaigns for the Release of Others
Trepidation over the fate of other captives has left Ilana Gritzewsky little time for self-healing after her own violent abduction. ⌘ Read more
Hamdan Ballal, Palestinian Director of ‘No Other Land,’ Is Attacked in West Bank, Witnesses Say
Hamdan Ballal was assaulted by masked attackers in his home village in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, witnesses said. The Israeli military said he had been detained for questioning. ⌘ Read more
In Germany’s New Parliament, Women Will Be a Rarer Sight
The class of lawmakers taking office is noticeably more male and less diverse than the constituents it will represent. ⌘ Read more
Is Russia an Adversary or a Future Partner? Trump’s Aides May Have to Decide.
On Tuesday, America’s top intelligence officials will release their current assessment of Russia. They are caught between what their analysts say and what President Trump wants to hear. ⌘ Read more
What Makes Sydney’s Pondi Beach Different? It’s 50 Miles Inland.
It’s no Bondi Beach, but Pondi, or Penrith Beach, has been a welcome relief to the city’s sweltering western suburbs. ⌘ Read more
Tuesday Briefing
An extraordinary security breach. ⌘ Read more
What Makes Sydney’s Pondi Beach Different? It’s 50 Miles Inland.
It’s no Bondi Beach, but Pondi, or Penrith Beach, has been a welcome relief to the city’s sweltering western suburbs. ⌘ Read more
What Makes Sydney’s Pondi Beach Different? It’s 50 Miles Inland.
It’s no Bondi Beach, but Pondi, or Penrith Beach, has been a welcome relief to the city’s sweltering western suburbs. ⌘ Read more
China Releases Mintz Employees After 2-Year Detention
The release of the five employees, detained during a crackdown on foreign due diligence, comes as Beijing is trying to bring back overseas investment. ⌘ Read more
U.N. to Pull International Workers From Gaza Amid Israeli Strikes
The United Nations is withdrawing about one-third of its international work force in Gaza, with the reduction coming after an Israeli tank shell hit a U.N. compound. ⌘ Read more
Putin’s Aims in Trump Talks on Ukraine
Moscow sees economic and geopolitical benefits in humoring President Trump’s push for a cease-fire in Ukraine. But the Kremlin’s war aims haven’t shifted. ⌘ Read more
U.N. to Pull International Workers From Gaza Amid Israeli Strikes
The United Nations is withdrawing about one-third of its international work force in Gaza, with the reduction coming after an Israeli tank shell hit a U.N. compound. ⌘ Read more
Supreme Court Will Not Hear Appeal in ‘Juliana’ Climate Case
The Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal in the long-running case, known as Juliana, which helped spawn legal strategies widely adapted to other lawsuits over climate. ⌘ Read more
U.N. to Pull International Workers From Gaza Amid Israeli Strikes
The United Nations is withdrawing about one-third of its international work force in Gaza, with the reduction coming after an Israeli tank shell hit a U.N. compound. ⌘ Read more
Is Russia an Adversary or a Future Partner? Trump’s Aides May Have to Decide.
On Tuesday, America’s top intelligence officials will release their current assessment of Russia. They are caught between what their analysts say and what President Trump wants to hear. ⌘ Read more
Hamdan Ballal, Palestinian Director of ‘No Other Land,’ Is Attacked in West Bank, Witnesses Say
Hamdan Ballal was assaulted by masked attackers in his home village in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, witnesses said. The Israeli military said he had been detained for questioning. ⌘ Read more
Hamdan Ballal, Palestinian Director of ‘No Other Land,’ Is Attacked in West Bank, Witnesses Say
Hamdan Ballal was assaulted by masked attackers in his home village in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, witnesses said. The Israeli military said he had been detained for questioning. ⌘ Read more
Hamdan Ballal, Palestinian Director of ‘No Other Land,’ Is Attacked in West Bank, Witnesses Say
Hamdan Ballal was assaulted by masked attackers in his home village in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, witnesses said. The Israeli military said he had been detained for questioning. ⌘ Read more
U.S. Lifts Millions in Bounties on Senior Taliban Officials
The move was a significant shift toward leaders of the Haqqani network, which was behind some of the deadliest attacks during the war in Afghanistan. ⌘ Read more
Hamdan Ballal, Palestinian Director of ‘No Other Land,’ Is Attacked in West Bank, Witnesses Say
Hamdan Ballal was assaulted by masked attackers in his home village in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, witnesses said. The Israeli military said he had been detained for questioning. ⌘ Read more
Why Driving in Singapore Is Like ‘Wearing a Rolex’**
The city-state, where it costs up to $84,000 just for the right to own a car, is one of the most expensive places to drive. That is by design. ⌘ Read more
Why Driving in Singapore Is Like ‘Wearing a Rolex’**
The city-state, where it costs up to $84,000 just for the right to own a car, is one of the most expensive places to drive. That is by design. ⌘ Read more
Supreme Court Will Not Hear Appeal in ‘Juliana’ Climate Case
The Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal in the long-running case, known as Juliana, which helped spawn legal strategies widely adapted to other lawsuits. ⌘ Read more
Tuesday Briefing: Trump Threatens New Tariffs
Plus, the practical magic of “speedcubing.” ⌘ Read more
Israel’s Renewed Offensive in Gaza Displaces Palestinians Once Again
The Israeli military’s renewed drive into Gaza has pushed families to flee neighborhoods they had only recently returned to during a cease-fire. ⌘ Read more
Russia and Ukraine Hold U.S.-Mediated Talks in Riyadh: What to Know
American envoys talked with Russian officials on Monday, a day after meeting with a Ukrainian delegation. The initial discussions were expected to focus on halting attacks on energy facilities. ⌘ Read more
U.S. Lifts Millions in Bounties on Senior Taliban Officials
The move was a significant shift toward leaders of the Haqqani network, which was behind some of the deadliest attacks during the war in Afghanistan. ⌘ Read more
Gérard Depardieu Trial Begins Over Sexual Assault Allegations
The French actor faces charges in a case involving two women working on the set of a movie in which he starred. ⌘ Read more
Why Does Trump Want Greenland? Here’s What to Know.
President Trump has made no secret of his designs on Greenland, repeating threats to acquire the territory through a financial transaction or military force. ⌘ Read more
To Him, Americans Were Always Heroes. He’s Not So Sure About Today’s.**
A tour led by an 88-year-old guide in Bastogne, Belgium, scene of a critical battle of World War II, offers a snapshot into the way President Trump’s second term is shifting perceptions of America abroad. ⌘ Read more
Israel’s Renewed Offensive in Gaza Displaces Palestinians Once Again
The Israeli military’s renewed drive into Gaza has pushed families to flee neighborhoods they had only recently returned to during a cease-fire. ⌘ Read more
US Exporters Vie to Shape Trump’s Reciprocal Tariffs Ahead of April 2
Makers of a vast array of American products are weighing the risks, and potential payoffs, of the sweeping tariffs the president has promised on April 2. ⌘ Read more
Why Driving in Singapore Is Like ‘Wearing a Rolex’**
The city-state, where it costs up to $84,000 just for the right to own a car, is one of the most expensive places to drive. That is by design. ⌘ Read more
Bird Flu Found in Sheep in U.K., a World First
The H5N1 virus was detected in a single animal in Yorkshire, the British government said on Monday. It added that the risk to humans remained very low. ⌘ Read more
Gérard Depardieu Trial Begins Over Sexual Assault Allegations
The French actor faces charges in a case involving two women working on the set of a movie in which he starred. ⌘ Read more
Bird Flu Found in Sheep in U.K., a World First
The H5N1 virus was detected in a single animal in Yorkshire, the British government said on Monday. It added that the risk to humans remained very low. ⌘ Read more
US Exporters Vie to Shape Trump’s Reciprocal Tariffs Ahead of April 2
Makers of a vast array of American products are weighing the risks, and potential payoffs, of the sweeping tariffs the president has promised on April 2. ⌘ Read more
Trump’s Moves on Greenland Appear to Be Backfiring
The Greenlandic government is calling an upcoming visit by Trump officials “aggressive,” pushing the island further from the United States. ⌘ Read more
Trump Administration Cites Alien Enemies Act as It Plans New Extraditions
By citing the act, the administration seems to be highlighting its aggressive posture without taking steps that might be deemed to violate a temporary restraining order issued by a federal judge. ⌘ Read more
Trump Administration Cites Alien Enemies Act as It Plans New Extraditions
By citing the act, the administration seems to be highlighting its aggressive posture without taking steps that might be deemed to violate a temporary restraining order issued by a federal judge. ⌘ Read more
Israel’s Internal Conflicts Return as Fighting in Gaza and Lebanon Continues
For months, Israelis put aside their deep rifts to fight a common enemy. Now, amid a renewed government push for power, they are battling one another. ⌘ Read more
Avannaata Qimussersua, Greenland’s Main Dog Sledding Race, Finds an Uncomfortable Spotlight
The Avannaata Qimussersua, which organizers call “a challenging event that highlights the bond between humans and their dogs,” is getting attention because Usha Vance, the second lady, plans to attend. ⌘ Read more
Avannaata Qimussersua, Greenland’s Main Dog Sledding Race, Finds an Uncomfortable Spotlight
The Avannaata Qimussersua, which organizers call “a challenging event that highlights the bond between humans and their dogs,” is getting attention because Second Lady Usha Vance plans to attend. ⌘ Read more
Turkey Ousts and Jails Istanbul Mayor, Who Was Expected to Run for President
Supporters of the mayor, Ekrem Imamoglu, said that corruption charges against him were a ploy to hobble the main political rival of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. ⌘ Read more
Russia and Ukraine Hold U.S.-Mediated Talks in Riyadh: What to Know
American envoys began talks with Russian officials on Monday, a day after meeting with a Ukrainian delegation. The discussions were expected to focus on halting attacks on energy facilities. ⌘ Read more
Avannaata Qimussersua, Greenland’s Main Dog Sledding Race, Finds an Uncomfortable Spotlight
The Avannaata Qimussersua, which organizers call “a challenging event that highlights the bond between humans and their dogs,” is getting attention because Second Lady Usha Vance plans to attend. ⌘ Read more
Protests in Turkey Over Istanbul Mayor’s Detention: What to Know About the Turmoil
The arrest of Istanbul’s mayor on corruption charges has stoked worries that President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is becoming more authoritarian in seeking to sideline a top rival. ⌘ Read more
Russia and Ukraine Hold U.S.-Mediated Talks in Riyadh: What to Know
American envoys began talks with Russian officials on Monday, a day after meeting with a Ukrainian delegation. The discussions were expected to focus on halting attacks on energy facilities. ⌘ Read more
Israel’s Internal Conflicts Return as Fighting in Gaza and Lebanon Continues
For months, Israelis put aside their deep rifts to fight a common enemy. Now, amid a renewed government push for power, they are battling one another. ⌘ Read more
Gérard Depardieu Appears in Court Over Sexual Assault Allegations
The French actor faces charges in a case involving two women working on the set of a movie in which he starred. ⌘ Read more
After a Brief Return Home, Palestinians Are Displaced Once Again
The Israeli military’s renewed drive into Gaza has pushed families to flee neighborhoods they had only recently returned to during a cease-fire. ⌘ Read more
Long-Lost Klimt Portrays African Prince
The gallery selling the work, which resurfaced at the TEFAF Maastricht art fair, says a major museum is negotiating to buy it. ⌘ Read more
Trump’s Moves on Greenland Appear to Be Backfiring
The Greenlandic government is calling an upcoming visit by Trump officials “aggressive,” pushing the island further from the United States. ⌘ Read more
Trump’s Moves on Greenland Appear to Be Backfiring
The Greenlandic government is calling an upcoming visit by Trump officials “aggressive,” pushing the island further from the United States. ⌘ Read more
To Him, Americans Were Always Heroes. He’s Not So Sure About Today’s.**
A tour led by an 88-year-old guide in Bastogne, Belgium, scene of a critical battle of World War II, offers a snapshot into the way President Trump’s second term is shifting perceptions of America abroad. ⌘ Read more
Protests in Turkey Over Istanbul Mayor’s Detention: What to Know About the Turmoil
The arrest of Istanbul’s mayor on corruption charges has stoked worries that President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is becoming more authoritarian in seeking to sideline a top rival. ⌘ Read more
Trump Did What Castros Couldn’t: Take Radio Martí Off the Air
For four decades, a U.S.-financed broadcaster provoked the ire of the communist government in Cuba. President Trump dismantled it in a matter of days. ⌘ Read more
Lessons from a Lost-Pet Detective Named Kat
Recovering missing animals requires understanding both animal and human behavior. ⌘ Read more
Gérard Depardieu Appears in Court Over Sexual Assault Allegations
The French actor faces charges in a case involving two women working on the set of a movie in which he starred. ⌘ Read more
Gérard Depardieu Appears in Court Over Sexual Assault Allegations
The French actor faces charges in a case involving two women working on the set of a movie in which he starred. ⌘ Read more
Gérard Depardieu to Appear in Court Over Sexual Assault Allegations
The French actor faces charges in a case involving two women working on the set of a movie in which he starred. ⌘ Read more
Russia and Ukraine Hold U.S.-Mediated Talks in Riyadh: What to Know
American envoys began talks with Russian officials on Monday, a day after meeting with a Ukrainian delegation. The discussions were expected to focus on halting attacks on energy facilities. ⌘ Read more
Russia and Ukraine Hold U.S.-Mediated Talks in Riyadh: What to Know
American envoys began talks with Russian officials on Monday, a day after meeting with a Ukrainian delegation. The discussions were expected to focus on halting attacks on energy facilities. ⌘ Read more
Russia and Ukraine Hold U.S.-Mediated Talks in Riyadh: What to Know
American envoys began talks with Russian officials on Monday, a day after meeting with a Ukrainian delegation. The discussions were expected to focus on halting attacks on energy facilities. ⌘ Read more
Mark Carney Calls Snap Elections in Canada Amid Trump Threats
Mark Carney, who has only been prime minister for 10 days, has called for a general election to be held on April 28. ⌘ Read more
Trump Did What Castros Couldn’t: Take Radio Martí Off the Air
For four decades, a U.S.-financed broadcaster provoked the ire of the communist government in Cuba. President Trump dismantled it in a matter of days. ⌘ Read more