Explosions Outside a France Synagogue Were a Terrorist Attack, Prosecutors Say
Politicians quickly condemned the attack, at a time when antisemitic incidents have been on the rise in France.
August 24, 2024
Authorities Open Manslaughter Investigation in Italy Yacht Sinking
A prosecutor involved in the inquiry into the sinking said it was “plausible” that crimes were committed during the accident.
What We Know About the Knife Attack in Germany That Killed 3
The police have launched a manhunt for the perpetrator, who stabbed people at a city festival before slipping away.
Hamas Agrees to Meet With Mediators in Cairo Ahead of Cease-Fire Talks
Fighting has raged in Gaza even as the United States, Qatar and Egypt have pushed for a deal, with Israeli strikes overnight killing dozens, according to emergency responders in Gaza.
Not Only for Killing: Drones Are Now Detecting Land Mines in Ukraine
Ukraine is a beta test for embedding artificial intelligence and other new technologies in drones and robots to find deadly land mines, saving lives and allowing military forces to advance…
Mexico’s President Bet Big on Oil. His Successor Will Be Stuck With the Tab.
Mexico’s next leader, Claudia Sheinbaum, is a climate scientist who has signaled a clean energy pivot. But a huge wager on fossil fuels by her political mentor stands in her…
Knife Attack in Germany Kills at Least 3 at Solingen Festival
The attack took place in Solingen during a celebration of the 650th anniversary of the city’s founding. Eight people were wounded.
In Lebanese Refugee Community, People See Hope in Hamas
In Ein al-Hilweh, Lebanon, long mired in poverty and despair, Hamas recruitment is up and the downtrodden air has given way to defiance and celebration.
Wild Boars Are Wreaking Havoc in Scotland’s Countryside
Local residents say the animals are roaming the roads and hills around the lake, tearing up lawns and terrorizing sheep.
Bus in Cambodia Is a Mobile Museum of Khmer Rouge Crimes
Most people in Cambodia are under 30, born long after the horrific rule of the Khmer Rouge. A bus is touring the country to make sure it’s not forgotten.