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Holocaust Death Toll on English Channel Island Is Raised by Hundreds
A panel of academics said it found more conclusive evidence of how many people were killed during the Nazi occupation of Alderney, one of the Channel Islands in British territory. ⌘ Read more
As Slovakia’s Prime Minister Recovers, Its Politics Remain Divisive
Calls for unity after the shooting of Robert Fico last week have been largely ignored by the country’s politicians. Much of the tension has centered on a media law pushed by the government. ⌘ Read more
Stage Collapses at Campaign Rally in Mexico, Killing at Least 9
Strong wind caused the collapse in northern Mexico as a presidential hopeful campaigned for a local candidate, officials said. Dozens of people were injured. ⌘ Read more
Middle East Crisis: Israeli Forces Push Deeper Into Rafah
The Israeli military’s offensive in southern Gaza advanced toward the city’s center, even as its government faced growing pressure on the international stage over the war. ⌘ Read more
What to Know About the UK Election on July 4
The governing Conservative Party could be voted out of power for the first time in 14 years. ⌘ Read more
What to Know About the UK Election on July 4
The governing Conservative Party could be voted out of power for the first time in 14 years. ⌘ Read more
Middle East Crisis: Israeli Forces Push Deeper Into Rafah
The Israeli military’s offensive in southern Gaza advanced toward the city’s center, even as its government faced growing pressure on the international stage over the war. ⌘ Read more
Middle East Crisis: Israeli Forces Push Deeper Into Rafah
The Israeli military’s offensive in southern Gaza advanced toward the city’s center, even as its government faced growing pressure on the international stage over the war. ⌘ Read more
U.K. 2024 General Election: What to Know
The governing Conservative Party could be voted out of power for the first time in 14 years. ⌘ Read more
Russia Detains Another Defense Official, in New Sign of Putin Shake-Up
Lt. Gen. Vadim Shamarin is accused of “large-scale” bribery, the latest in a series of high-profile arrests that have coincided with the appointment of a new defense minister. ⌘ Read more
Middle East Crisis: Israeli Forces Push Deeper Into Rafah
The Israeli military’s offensive in southern Gaza advanced toward the city’s center, even as its government faced growing pressure on the international stage over the war. ⌘ Read more
Middle East Crisis: Israeli Forces Push Deeper Into Rafah
The Israeli military’s offensive in southern Gaza advanced toward the city’s center, even as its government faced growing pressure on the international stage over the war. ⌘ Read more
Middle East Crisis: Israeli Forces Push Deeper Into Rafah
The Israeli military’s offensive in southern Gaza advanced toward the city’s center, even as its government faced growing pressure on the international stage over the war. ⌘ Read more
Middle East Crisis: Israeli Forces Push Deeper Into Rafah
The Israeli military’s offensive in southern Gaza advanced toward the city’s center, even as its government faced growing pressure on the international stage over the war. ⌘ Read more
Belgium’s 2024 Election: What to Know
Belgium, a small yet politically significant country, will hold federal, regional, and E.U. elections on June 9, for control of its complex, layered governance structure. ⌘ Read more
Middle East Crisis: Israeli Forces Push Deeper Into Rafah
The Israeli military’s offensive in southern Gaza advanced toward the city’s center, even as its government faced growing pressure on the international stage over the war. ⌘ Read more
Iran Prepares to Bury President Raisi
The president, who died in a helicopter crash, will be buried at a shrine in the northeastern city of Mashhad, his hometown. ⌘ Read more
Stage Collapses at Campaign Rally in Mexico, Killing at Least 9
Strong wind caused the collapse in northern Mexico as a presidential hopeful campaigned for a local candidate, officials said. Dozens of people were injured. ⌘ Read more
Nigel Farage to Skip U.K. Election So He Can Focus on Helping Trump
The populist British politician, a driving force behind Brexit, said he would not run in the July general election, citing the global importance of the American campaign. ⌘ Read more
Middle East Crisis: Israeli Forces Push Deeper Into Rafah
The Israeli military’s offensive in southern Gaza advanced toward the city’s center, even as its government faced growing pressure on the international stage over the war. ⌘ Read more
New Video Shows Hamas Fighters Taking Israeli Soldiers Hostage
The Israeli military showed family members of the hostages the video a few weeks ago and gave them a copy on Tuesday, which they shared. ⌘ Read more
Nigel Farage to Skip U.K. Election So He Can Focus on Helping Trump
The populist British politician, a driving force behind Brexit, said he would not run in the July general election, citing the global importance of the American campaign. ⌘ Read more
Middle East Crisis: Families of Hostages Release Video of Abductions to Push for More Talks
Some Israeli politicians seized on the images to try to rebuff the decision by three European countries to unilaterally recognize a Palestinian state. ⌘ Read more
Middle East Crisis: Families of Hostages Release Video of Abductions to Push for More Talks
Some Israeli politicians seized on the images to try to rebuff the decision by three European countries to unilaterally recognize a Palestinian state. ⌘ Read more
Middle East Crisis: Families of Hostages Release Video of Abductions to Push for More Talks
Some Israeli politicians seized on the images to try to rebuff the decision by three European countries to unilaterally recognize a Palestinian state. ⌘ Read more
Middle East Crisis: Families of Hostages Release Video of Abductions to Push for More Talks
Some Israeli politicians seized on the images to try to rebuff the decision by three European countries to unilaterally recognize a Palestinian state. ⌘ Read more
Middle East Crisis: Families of Hostages Release Video of Abductions to Push for More Talks
Some Israeli politicians seized on the images to try to rebuff the decision by three European countries to unilaterally recognize a Palestinian state. ⌘ Read more
New Video Shows Hamas Fighters Taking Israeli Soldiers Hostage
The Israeli military showed family members of the hostages the video a few weeks ago and gave them a copy on Tuesday, which they shared. ⌘ Read more
New Video Shows Hamas Fighters Taking Israeli Soldiers Hostage
The Israeli military showed family members of the hostages the video a few weeks ago and gave them a copy on Tuesday, which they shared. ⌘ Read more
Iran Prepares to Bury President Raisi
The president, who died in a helicopter crash, will be buried at a shrine in the northeastern city of Mashhad, his hometown. ⌘ Read more
New Video Shows Hamas Fighters Taking Israeli Soldiers Hostage
The Israeli military showed family members of the hostages the video a few weeks ago and gave them a copy on Tuesday, which they shared. ⌘ Read more
Stage Collapses at Campaign Rally in Mexico, Killing at Least 9
Strong wind caused the collapse in northern Mexico as a presidential hopeful campaigned for a local candidate, officials said. Dozens of people were injured. ⌘ Read more
Foreign Interventions in Haiti: A Brief History
For decades, international soldiers have deployed to Haiti, sometimes leaving behind a troubled legacy. ⌘ Read more
Fate of Retired Research Chimps Still in Limbo
The National Institutes of Health, which owns the chimps at the Alamogordo Primate Facility in New Mexico, has no plans to move the animals to sanctuary, despite a ruling from a federal judge. ⌘ Read more
Biden Plans to Give Kenya Key Ally Designation During Its Leader’s Visit
A “major non-NATO ally” is a country whose military has a strategic working relationship with the United States. ⌘ Read more
Here’s What to Know About Canada’s Wildfire Season
Despite a relatively wet spring, government officials are warning that persistent drought across Western Canada could leave the region vulnerable to major fires. ⌘ Read more
British Archaeologists Search for American Pilot Missing Since World War II
A group led by archaeologists are searching for an American pilot who was killed when the B-17 he was flying crashed in eastern England in 1944. ⌘ Read more
Holocaust Death Toll on English Channel Island Is Raised by Hundreds
A panel of academics said it found more conclusive evidence of how many people were killed during the Nazi occupation of Alderney, one of the Channel Islands in British territory. ⌘ Read more
Stage Collapses at Campaign Rally in Mexico, Killing at Least 9
Strong wind caused the collapse in northern Mexico as a presidential hopeful campaigned for a local candidate, officials said. Dozens of people were injured. ⌘ Read more
Stage Collapses at Campaign Rally in Mexico, Killing at Least 9
Strong wind caused the collapse in northern Mexico as a presidential hopeful campaigned for a local candidate, officials said. Dozens of people were injured. ⌘ Read more
Stage Collapses at Campaign Rally in Mexico, Killing at Least 9
Strong wind caused the collapse in northern Mexico as a presidential hopeful campaigned for a local candidate, officials said. Dozens of people were injured. ⌘ Read more
Spain, Norway and Ireland Recognize Palestinian State, Further Isolating Israel
The moves, while largely symbolic, were welcomed by Palestinians and denounced by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who called them “a prize for terrorism.” ⌘ Read more
Stage Collapses at Campaign Rally in Mexico, Killing at Least 6
Strong wind caused the collapse in northern Mexico as a presidential hopeful campaigned for a local candidate, officials said. Dozens of people were injured. ⌘ Read more
Stage Collapses at Campaign Rally in Mexico, Killing at Least 6
Strong wind caused the collapse in northern Mexico as a presidential candidate campaigned for a local candidate, officials said. Dozens of people were injured. ⌘ Read more
Stage Collapses at Campaign Rally in Mexico, Killing at Least 6
Strong wind caused the collapse in northern Mexico as a presidential candidate campaigned for a local candidate, officials said. Dozens of people were injured. ⌘ Read more
Stage Collapses at Campaign Rally in Mexico, Killing at Least 4
Strong wind caused the collapse in northern Mexico as a presidential candidate campaigned for a local candidate, officials said. Dozens of people were injured. ⌘ Read more
Stage Collapses at Campaign Rally in Mexico, Killing at Least 4
Strong wind caused the stage to collapse during an event for a mayoral election attended by a presidential candidate, officials said. Dozens of people were injured. ⌘ Read more
Is Modi Worried? India’s Long-Deflated Opposition Finds Some Momentum.
After setting a very high bar for his party in the election, Prime Minister Narendra Modi often appears on the defensive as the voting nears its end. ⌘ Read more
China Launches Military Drills Around Taiwan as ‘Punishment’**
China said the sea and air drills were meant as a “stern warning” to its opponents after Taiwan’s new president asserted the island’s sovereignty in defiance of Beijing. ⌘ Read more
China Launches Military Drills Around Taiwan as ‘Punishment’**
China said the sea and air drills were meant as a “stern warning” to its opponents after Taiwan’s new president asserted the island’s sovereignty in defiance of Beijing. ⌘ Read more
Is Modi Worried? India’s Long-Deflated Opposition Finds Some Momentum.
After setting a very high bar for his party in the election, Prime Minister Narendra Modi often appears on the defensive as the voting nears its end. ⌘ Read more
Is Modi Worried? India’s Long-Deflated Opposition Finds Some Momentum.
After setting a very high bar for his party in the election, Prime Minister Narendra Modi often appears on the defensive as the voting nears its end. ⌘ Read more
China Launches Military Drills Around Taiwan as ‘Punishment’**
China said the sea and air drills were meant as a “stern warning” to its opponents after Taiwan’s new president asserted the island’s sovereignty in defiance of Beijing. ⌘ Read more
Is Modi Worried? India’s Long-Deflated Opposition Finds Some Momentum.
After setting a very high bar for his party in the election, Prime Minister Narendra Modi often appears on the defensive as the voting nears its end. ⌘ Read more
Stage Collapses at Campaign Rally in Mexico, Killing at Least 4
The stage collapsed in a northern city after a gust of wind blew through the area, officials said. At least 15 people were injured. ⌘ Read more
Can European Recognition Bring Palestinian Statehood Any Closer?**
Not on its own, in all likelihood. But it reflects a growing, global exasperation with Israel that might eventually lend momentum to a two-state solution. ⌘ Read more
Thursday Briefing
Today, I’m handing the newsletter over to my colleague Azam Ahmed, who writes about a hidden history of the U.S. war in Afghanistan. ⌘ Read more
President Macron Arrives in New Caledonia, French Territory on Brink of Civil War
New Caledonia, a French territory in the Pacific, is on the brink of civil war as pro-independence activists protest a law that would expand voting rights. ⌘ Read more
China Launches Military Drills Around Taiwan as ‘Punishment’**
China said the sea and air drills were meant as a “stern warning” to its opponents after Taiwan’s new president asserted the island’s sovereignty in defiance of Beijing. ⌘ Read more
China Launches Military Drills Around Taiwan as ‘Punishment’**
China said the sea and air drills were meant as a “stern warning” to its opponents after Taiwan’s new president asserted the island’s sovereignty in defiance of Beijing. ⌘ Read more
China Launches Military Drills Around Taiwan as ‘Punishment’**
China said the sea and air drills were meant as a “stern warning” to its opponents after Taiwan’s new president asserted the island’s sovereignty in defiance of Beijing. ⌘ Read more
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak Announces U.K. General Elections for July 4
The opposition Labour Party has been ahead in most polls by double digits in recent months. ⌘ Read more
President Macron Arrives in New Caledonia, French Territory on Brink of Civil War
New Caledonia, a French territory in the Pacific, is on the brink of civil war as pro-independence activists protest a law that would expand voting rights. ⌘ Read more
What Turbulence Did to Singapore Airlines Flight SQ321
Singapore Airlines flight SQ321 was a rare instance of turbulence resulting in a death. ⌘ Read more
France’s Macron to Visit New Caledonia After Deadly Protests
It remains unclear what strategy President Emmanuel Macron of France will pursue to defuse tensions in New Caledonia, where six people have died in recent days. ⌘ Read more
Spain, Norway and Ireland Recognize Palestinian State, Further Isolating Israel
The moves, while largely symbolic, were welcomed by Palestinians and denounced by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who called them “a prize for terrorism.” ⌘ Read more
Why the ICC Prosecutor Went Public With Arrest Warrants for Hamas and Israeli Leaders
What to know about Karim Khan’s decision to seek arrest warrants for three Hamas leaders as well as Israel’s prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, and defense minister, Yoav Gallant. ⌘ Read more
New Video Shows Hamas Fighters Taking Israeli Soldiers Hostage
The Israeli military showed family members of the hostages the video a few weeks ago and gave them a copy on Tuesday, which they shared. ⌘ Read more
Middle East Crisis: Spain, Norway and Ireland Recognize a Palestinian State, a Blow to Israel
The European nations joined scores of others that recognize Palestinian statehood, which Israel has long opposed. ⌘ Read more
Middle East Crisis: Spain, Norway and Ireland Recognize a Palestinian State, a Blow to Israel
The European nations joined scores of others that recognize Palestinian statehood, which Israel has long opposed. ⌘ Read more
New Video Shows Hamas Fighters Taking Israeli Soldiers Hostage
The Israeli military showed family members of the hostages the video a few weeks ago and gave them a copy on Tuesday, which they shared. ⌘ Read more
Middle East Crisis: Spain, Norway and Ireland Recognize a Palestinian State, a Blow to Israel
The European nations joined scores of others that recognize Palestinian statehood, which Israel has long opposed. ⌘ Read more
Spain, Norway and Ireland Recognize Palestinian State, Further Isolating Israel
The moves, while largely symbolic, were welcomed by Palestinians and denounced by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who called them “a prize for terrorism.” ⌘ Read more
Middle East Crisis: Spain, Norway and Ireland Recognize a Palestinian State, a Blow to Israel
The European nations joined scores of others that recognize Palestinian statehood, which Israel has long opposed. ⌘ Read more
New Video Shows Hamas Fighters Taking Israeli Soldiers Hostage
The Israeli military showed family members of the hostages the video a few weeks ago and gave them a copy on Tuesday, which they shared. ⌘ Read more
The War Is Shifting Europe’s Politics Away From Israel
The recognition of Palestinian statehood by Spain, Ireland and Norway highlights the changing center of gravity, but there also are staunchly pro-Israel nations in Europe. ⌘ Read more
Middle East Crisis: Spain, Norway and Ireland Recognize a Palestinian State, a Blow to Israel
The European nations joined scores of others that recognize Palestinian statehood, which Israel has long opposed. ⌘ Read more
New Video Shows Hamas Fighters Taking Israeli Soldiers Hostage
The Israeli military showed family members of the hostages the video a few weeks ago and gave them a copy on Tuesday, which they shared. ⌘ Read more
Iran’s Supreme Leader Leads Funeral Prayers for President
State news media in Iran reported that the political leader of Hamas was in the capital for the funeral. Many foreign dignitaries attended. ⌘ Read more
Middle East Crisis: Spain, Norway and Ireland Recognize a Palestinian State, a Blow to Israel
The European nations joined scores of others that recognize Palestinian statehood, which Israel has long opposed. ⌘ Read more
New Video Shows Hamas Fighters Taking Israeli Soldiers Hostage
The Israeli military showed family members of the hostages the video a few weeks ago and gave them a copy on Tuesday, which they shared. ⌘ Read more
Middle East Crisis: Spain, Norway and Ireland Recognize a Palestinian State, a Blow to Israel
The European nations joined scores of others that recognize Palestinian statehood, which Israel has long opposed. ⌘ Read more
New footage is released of Hamas fighters taking female soldiers hostage.Read more
Thursday Briefing: How ‘America’s Monster’ Operated in Afghanistan
Plus, three European countries recognize a Palestinian state. ⌘ Read more
Why the ICC Prosecutor Went Public With Arrest Warrants for Hamas and Israeli Leaders
What to know about Karim Khan’s decision to seek arrest warrants for three Hamas leaders as well as Israel’s prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, and defense minister, Yoav Gallant. ⌘ Read more
Middle East Crisis: Spain, Norway and Ireland Recognize a Palestinian State, a Blow to Israel
The European nations joined scores of others that recognize Palestinian statehood, which Israel has long opposed. ⌘ Read more
The War Is Shifting Europe’s Politics Away From Israel
The recognition of Palestinian statehood by Spain, Ireland and Norway highlights the changing center of gravity, but there also are staunchly pro-Israel nations in Europe. ⌘ Read more
Why Norway’s Recognition of a Palestinian State Carries Significance
Norway hosted the clandestine meetings in 1993 that led to the Oslo Accords, the framework for peace that came close to resolving the conflict. ⌘ Read more
Middle East Crisis: Spain, Norway and Ireland Recognize a Palestinian State, a Blow to Israel
The European nations joined scores of others that recognize Palestinian statehood, which Israel has long opposed. ⌘ Read more
Israel Responds to Move to Recognize a Palestinian State by Withholding Funds
The finance minister’s office signaled that the decision, which could worsen the Palestinians’ dire economic crisis, was a response to Spain, Norway and Ireland recognizing Palestinian statehood. ⌘ Read more
Recognizing a Palestinian State: What to Know
The move by three European countries fits into a long-term goal of Palestinian leaders to secure diplomatic acceptance, but the immediate impact may be limited. ⌘ Read more
Middle East Crisis: Spain, Norway and Ireland Recognize a Palestinian State, a Blow to Israel
The European nations joined scores of others that recognize Palestinian statehood, which Israel has long opposed. ⌘ Read more
The War Is Shifting Europe’s Politics Away From Israel
The recognition of Palestinian statehood by Spain, Ireland and Norway highlights the changing center of gravity, but there also are staunchly pro-Israel nations in Europe. ⌘ Read more
Middle East Crisis: Spain, Norway and Ireland Recognize a Palestinian State, a Blow to Israel
The European nations joined scores of others that recognize Palestinian statehood, which Israel has long opposed. ⌘ Read more
The War Is Shifting Europe’s Politics Away From Israel
The recognition of Palestinian statehood by Spain, Ireland and Norway highlights the changing center of gravity, but there also are staunchly pro-Israel nations in Europe. ⌘ Read more
Why the ICC Prosecutor Went Public With Arrest Warrants for Hamas and Israeli Leaders
What to know about Karim Khan’s decision to seek arrest warrants for three Hamas leaders as well as Israel’s prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, and defense minister, Yoav Gallant. ⌘ Read more
Middle East Crisis: Spain, Norway and Ireland Recognize a Palestinian State, a Blow to Israel
The European nations joined scores of others that recognize Palestinian statehood, which Israel has long opposed. ⌘ Read more
Sunak Announces U.K. General Elections for July 4
The opposition Labour Party has been ahead in most polls by double digits in recent months. ⌘ Read more
Sunak Announces U.K. General Elections for July 4
The opposition Labour Party has been ahead in most polls by double digits in recent months. ⌘ Read more
Middle East Crisis: Spain, Norway and Ireland Recognize a Palestinian State, a Blow to Israel
The European nations joined scores of others that recognize Palestinian statehood, which Israel has long opposed. ⌘ Read more