For These Teenagers in Ukraine, Hope Arrived at the Stage Door

For These Teenagers in Ukraine, Hope Arrived at the Stage Door

Jan 14, 2025

The students in a summer acting course performed a play set in America, called, “It’s okay!” And it gave them hope that their lives would be OK, too.The students in a summer acting course performed a play set in America, called, “It’s okay!”

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Pakistan Orders Inquiry After Complaints That Airline Ad Evoked 9/11

Pakistan Orders Inquiry After Complaints That Airline Ad Evoked 9/11

Jan 14, 2025

An advertisement meant to celebrate the resumption of flights to Paris showed a jet pointed toward the Eiffel Tower.An advertisement meant to celebrate the resumption of flights to Paris showed a jet pointed toward the Eiffel Tower. 

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What Is the Status of the Israel-Hamas Ceasefire and Hostage Talks?

What Is the Status of the Israel-Hamas Ceasefire and Hostage Talks?

Jan 14, 2025

Negotiators are on “the brink” of an agreement to end the fighting and free hostages, according to President Biden.Negotiators are on “the brink” of an agreement to end the fighting and free hostages, according to President Biden. 

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Ukraine Launches ‘Massive’ Drone Attacks Inside Russia, Officials Say

Ukraine Launches ‘Massive’ Drone Attacks Inside Russia, Officials Say

Jan 14, 2025

The barrage appeared to be one of the largest recent assaults in Ukraine’s campaign to damage Russia’s war machine on its home territory.The barrage appeared to be one of the largest recent assaults in Ukraine’s campaign to damage Russia’s war machine on its

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South Korean Leader Shuns Trial as He Tries to Hold Off Detention

South Korean Leader Shuns Trial as He Tries to Hold Off Detention

Jan 14, 2025

The Constitutional Court began hearings on whether to unseat Yoon Suk Yeol. But he remained in his fortified residence as investigators drew up plans to detain him.The Constitutional Court began hearings on whether to unseat Yoon Suk Yeol. But he remained in his

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How Mexico Cracked Down on Its Immigration Chief to Defuse a US Migrant Crisis

How Mexico Cracked Down on Its Immigration Chief to Defuse a US Migrant Crisis

Jan 14, 2025

When border crossings grew out of control in 2023, the U.S. pressured Mexico to do something. Officials rebuked the immigration chief and stripped him of a key power, an investigation shows.When border crossings grew out of control in 2023, the U.S. pressured Mexico

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The British Public Dislikes Elon Musk. He Can Still Sway Politics.

The British Public Dislikes Elon Musk. He Can Still Sway Politics.

Jan 14, 2025

His influence is partly the result of a very online political establishment, and partly thanks to a right-leaning media that is hostile to Keir Starmer’s Labour government.His influence is partly the result of a very online political establishment, and partly thanks to a

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Pope Francis’ Autobiography, Long in the Making, Arrives in Bookstores

Pope Francis’ Autobiography, Long in the Making, Arrives in Bookstores

Jan 14, 2025

The book, which was six years in the making, vividly recreates Francis’ childhood in Buenos Aires but offers few new insights into his papacy.The book, which was six years in the making, vividly recreates Francis’ childhood in Buenos Aires but offers few new

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A Neo-Nazi Helped Incite U.K. Riots. Elon Musk Criticized His Sentencing.

A Neo-Nazi Helped Incite U.K. Riots. Elon Musk Criticized His Sentencing.

Jan 14, 2025

Andrew McIntyre, a British extremist who played a key role in fomenting last summer’s unrest, was sentenced last week to seven years in jail.Andrew McIntyre, a British extremist who played a key role in fomenting last summer’s unrest, was sentenced last week to

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Lebanon Names Nawaf Salam, a Diplomat and Jurist, as Prime Minister

Lebanon Names Nawaf Salam, a Diplomat and Jurist, as Prime Minister

Jan 14, 2025

The selection of Mr. Salam was seen as a blow to Hezbollah, the Lebanese militant group and political party that has acted as the real power in Lebanon for decades.The selection of Mr. Salam was seen as a blow to Hezbollah, the Lebanese

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