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Russian Strike on Ukrainian Train Station Kills 13
A deadly strike was a grim reminder that despite a rare local cease-fire around the Russian-occupied town of Oleshky, other communities remained under fire.
Hong Kong Leader Apologizes for Deadly Apartment Building Fire
John Lee, the city’s chief executive, said the city’s housing secretary would step down, but he vehemently defended the government.
Spain Crash Investigators Focus on Train Traffic Controllers’ Role
After the country’s second major rail disaster in a year, Spaniards were confronting questions about the safety of their once-vaunted rail system.
How Netanyahu Used Fear, Again, to Win More Votes Than Anyone Else
Despite years of political baggage, the Israeli prime minister outperformed expectations, and his rivals, by playing on Jewish voters’ fears of Arab political power and potential …
With No Clear Winner, How Could Israel Get a Prime Minister?
Deadlock is possible, as neither the bloc of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu nor his main challenger appear likely to win a majority. But there are still paths to a new governme…
After 28 Years Walking the Globe, Karl Bushby Is Almost Home
Karl Bushby has walked 31,000 miles, crossing some of the world’s harshest landscapes. He plans to reach his mother’s house in England next week.
China Is Not Happy About Fan-made A.I. Videos of Sun Wukong and Lin Daiyu
Mash-up videos of beloved characters from Chinese classics — some made with A.I. — have caught the attention of the authorities.
In Marseille, Macron Confronts a Potent Mix of France’s Problems
France’s second city, five years into a presidential development plan, is grappling with the social strains that have fueled protests across the country.
How a Self-Described ‘Junkie’ Rode Synthetic Drugs to Oblivion — and Fame
An Estonian addict could barely keep pace with the new drugs flooding the market. His terrifying accounts of the cruel toll they took on his body held his country in its grip.
India’s Media Giants Join Fight Against Upcoming Privacy Law
News organizations owned by two billionaires close to Prime Minister Narendra Modi say the legislation could make investigative reporting nearly impossible.
