In a Region on Edge, Israel and Hezbollah Launch Major Attacks on Each Other
The escalating strikes across the Israel-Lebanon border fueled fears of a bigger conflagration, but both sides signaled that they were de-escalating, for now.
August 25, 2024
German Prosecutor Says Islamic State Terrorist Link Is Suspected in Festival Stabbings
The police say they have arrested a man they believe killed three people and wounded eight others at a festival in the town of Solingen, in western Germany.
After Attacks, Israel and Hezbollah Swiftly Move to Talk of Containment
Hezbollah’s long-dreaded retaliation for the killing of a senior commander appeared to be over before it began. But analysts said tensions could yet escalate further.
Live Updates: Israel Strikes Hezbollah in Lebanon and Says It Thwarted Major Attack
The Israeli military said it had destroyed rocket launchers aimed at Israel. Hezbollah, the Lebanon-based armed group, later said it had fired rockets and drones, though Israel said there was…
Separate Attacks Near Ukraine-Russia Border Kill Civilians, Officials Say
Five people were killed in a Russian town, the local authorities said, while Ukraine reported three dead in a mortar and drone attack.
War Fuels Poetry Boom in Ukraine
With verses that capture the raw emotions of the war and resonate deeply with the population, Ukrainian poets have emerged as some of the country’s most influential voices.
Is Taiwan Ready for War With China? A Show Has People Asking.
Some think the drama, “Zero Day,” helps Taiwan confront an increasingly plausible scenario. Others say the show is alarmist and a tool of the government.
Investigating Sinking of the Bayesian Yacht, Officials
The investigators searching for answers about the shipwreck, leaving seven dead, face questions about extreme weather and possible human error or problems with the yacht itself.
In France, Amine Kessaci Strives to Empower Multicultural Areas
As a teenager, Amine Kessaci confronted Emmanuel Macron, founded an environmental group and lost a brother to drug violence. At 20, he almost won a National Assembly seat.