Singles in Spain Look for Love in the Grocery Store, With Pineapples as Prop
How the Spanish grocery chain Mercadona got a reputation as an unlikely dating hub, with its upside-down pineapples as props.
September 2024
Tariq Ramadan, Scholar of Islam, Is Convicted of Rape in Switzerland
An appeals court in Geneva overturned a previous acquittal and found Tariq Ramadan guilty. He faces separate charges in France.
Middle East Crisis: Israel Strikes Humanitarian Area; Gazan Authorities Say Dozens Are Killed
Israel’s military said it had targeted militants who carried out attacks. A Civil Defense official in Gaza said at least 40 people were killed.
Large Ukrainian Drone Attack Kills 1 Near Moscow, Russia Says
The Russian air defense system shot down 20 drones in the Moscow area and almost 150 nationwide, the country’s Defense Ministry said.
Fearing Airstrikes, Gaza School Shelters Try to Bar Hamas and Others
Residents, already forced to flee their homes by intense bombardment, want to avoid becoming a target for Israeli forces hunting Hamas.
Ali Mohamed Kibao, Tanzania Opposition Official, Found Dead
Ali Mohamed Kibao was beaten and acid had been poured on his face, according to an autopsy, his party said.
‘Ivan the Troll’ Has Made a 3-D-Printed Gun, the FGC-9, Go Viral
From his Illinois home, he champions guns for all. The Times confirmed his real name and linked the firearm he helped design to terrorists, drug dealers and freedom fighters in…
How Nail Salons Lift Morale in Ukraine
In Ukraine, even a visit for a manicure, which often involves navigating power outages and air-raid sirens, can turn into an act of defiance.
Airstrikes Hit Syrian City Said to Be a Weapons Research Hub, Killing 18
Syria accused Israel of carrying out the attacks in and around Masyaf, where experts say missiles and unconventional weapons are developed. Israel did not comment.
White House Says G.O.P.’s Afghanistan Report Offers ‘Little or Nothing New’
President Biden’s spokesman denounced the House Republican investigation of the chaotic 2021 withdrawal as partisan and one-sided.