In Brazil, Wildfires Roar Across the Pantanal as Rare Wildlife Dies
In Brazil, wildfires have roared across the Pantanal, a maze of rivers, forests and marshlands that sprawl over an area 20 times the size of the Everglades.
August 2024
Russia Bombards Ukraine, Killing at Least 2
The bombardment that began on Monday could have additional significance, coming three weeks after the Ukrainian military’s incursion into Russia’s Kursk region.
Prosecutor to Politician: Can Kamala Harris Follow Keir Starmer’s Path to Power?
Like Kamala Harris, Prime Minister Keir Starmer was a prosecutor before embracing politics. The two share a few other traits.
Telegram Turmoil Threatens Dominant Chronicle of the War in Ukraine
The detention of Telegram’s founder has highlighted the messaging app’s outsized status in Europe’s deadliest war since World War II.
Italy Opens Investigation Into Captain of Sunken Yacht’s Conduct
The investigation does not necessarily imply that formal charges will follow against the captain, James Cutfield.
At Least 38 Killed in Attacks in Southwestern Pakistan
At least 38 people have been killed in several assaults across Baluchistan Province since Sunday in what appears to be part of a campaign by armed separatists in the region.
Chinese Military Plane Breaches Japanese Airspace, a First
The territorial violation by China is the latest in a series of events amplifying tensions between Beijing and Japan.
China to Hold Live-Fire Drills Near War-Torn Myanmar’s
Beijing likely wants to signal to Myanmar’s junta leaders that they should return to peace talks and de-escalate the conflict, analysts said.
Israel’s Conflicts With Hamas and Hezbollah Show No Sign of Easing
After heavy Israel-Hezbollah strikes, the conflicts in Gaza and Lebanon remain stuck, even if a wider Middle East war has been averted for now, analysts say.
Russia Pounds Ukraine With Missiles and Drones, Ukrainian Authorities Say
Kyiv and Kharkiv, the two biggest cities in Ukraine, were among those struck in what a top official called a “massive Russian attack” that also hit energy infrastructure.