In Germany, Scholz’s Party Ekes Out Win Over Far Right
The narrow win by Olaf Scholz’s party came in a state election, the third in a series that was seen as a reflection of the national mood and a snapshot…
September 22, 2024
For Israel, Gaza Cease-Fire Talks Take a Back Seat to Military Force
After years of failed deals and tit-for-tat violence, neither the Israelis nor the Palestinians believe their adversaries will ever negotiate in good faith.
At a Remote Scottish Pub, a Pint Worth Hiking 20 Miles
The Old Forge on the rugged peninsula of Knoydart is a community-owned meeting point for locals and visitors — at least those willing to trek across the wilderness.
Congo Releases More Than 700 Inmates After a Deadly Stampede
At least 129 people died when inmates tried to escape from Makala Prison, where conditions are abysmal and overcrowding is a major problem.
U.N. Meets Amid a Backdrop of Growing Chaos and Violence
Beginning Tuesday, world leaders will discuss three wars, climate change, rising sea levels and proposals to expand representation on the Security Council.
Live Updates: Hezbollah Retaliates With Missile Strikes Against Israel
The militant group targeted areas in Israel farther south than most of its previous attacks, reinforcing fears of broader regional conflict.
Flooding and Landslides in Japan
One person is dead and seven others are missing in Noto Peninsula, Japanese news media reported. The region is still recovering from a catastrophic earthquake.
A French Fair as Workers’ Paradise, Feting Cuisine, Music and Communism
The Fête de l’Humanité, a blend of Burning Man, Woodstock and a political convention, attracts the masses with bands, lectures and food, but here K.F.C. is C.F.K.: Communist Fried Kitchen.
Brandenburg State Elections: What to Watch For
The far right and far left are poised to make significant gains in state voting on Sunday, possibly affecting the stability of the national government in Berlin.
Marxist Leads Presidential Vote as Sri Lanka Rejects the Old Order
Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s strong showing reveals voter weariness with leadership that has led to a national economic crisis and crushing hardship for many people.