Israeli Jets Bomb Sites in Yemen Linked to Iran-Backed Houthi Militia
The strike was in retaliation for a drone attack launched from Yemen a day earlier, which evaded Israel’s defenses and hit a building in Tel Aviv, killing one person.
July 2024
Houthi Drone Strike Highlights Dilemmas for Israel
Israel has few options to retaliate for the attack in Tel Aviv, which made clear the weakness of its air defense system against unmanned aircraft and heightened concerns about the…
Divisive Far-Right Politician in Ukraine Is Fatally Shot
Iryna Farion, a former lawmaker, was known for controversial campaigns to discredit Russian-speaking Ukrainians.
Did Police in Kenya Catch a Serial Killer or Coerce a Confession?
After at least 10 sacks with body parts were found in a dump, a suspect was said to admit to 42 murders. But some doubt the case, and people with…
How the U.S. Played a Role in Venezuela’s Election
The Biden administration helped prod the Venezuelan government to hold elections on July 28. Now, it is watching to see if the vote will be free and fair.
The Olympics Is Transforming Their Neighborhood. And Kicking Them Out.
The Games brought billions to redevelop this Paris suburb. What will the thousands of homeless people who live there do?
The Buried Book That Helped Ukraine’s Literary Revival
To keep it from Russian forces, a writer hid his last manuscript under a cherry tree. Its rediscovery became part of a flowering of interest in Ukrainian literature.
To Deter Day-Trippers, Venice Tested a €5 Entrance Fee. Did Visitors Stay Away?
The mayor said preliminary data suggested that the experiment was a success. But the program brought in far more money than predicted, which critics called proof of failure.
Death of Vietnam’s Top Leader Raises Questions of Succession
The country’s political workings are notably opaque, but for now the president, who was until recently minister of public security, is carrying out the duties of general secretary.
The Bangladesh Protests, in Photos and Videos
Students, armed mainly with sticks, have been demonstrating for days against a quota system for government jobs they consider unfair. Dozens have died in the violence.