Cease-Fire Talks Present Tough Choices for Gazans Devastated by War
Some say they will reluctantly stomach a postwar Israeli military presence in the territory if that allows them to go home. Others worry about another long-term occupation.
September 2024
Russia Strikes Ukraine, Killing 7 in Lviv, Local Authorities Report
Russia attacked a number of cities a day after a devastating strike in the country’s east, Ukrainian officials said.
Russian Missiles Hit Poltava, Ukraine, Killing More Than 50
More than 50 people were killed by two high-speed missiles that hit a military academy in the eastern city of Poltava, one of the most lethal Russian strikes in the…
Maduro Declares Christmas in October in Venezuela
With the nation’s democracy in shambles, President Nicolás Maduro tries to inject some holiday cheer.
South Korean Teenagers Detained Over Deepfake Sexual Images
The country has been hit by a wave of sexually explicit videos and pictures that have spread online, prompting the authorities to launch a sweeping investigation.
129 Dead in Congo Prison Jailbreak
The government said that at least 24 inmates had been shot dead as they attempted to escape from Makala Central Prison, which rights organizations have long warned is dangerously overcrowded.
At Least 12 Die Trying to Cross English Channel, French Authorities Say
The French maritime authorities said that 65 people were picked up from the sea after their vessel encountered unspecified difficulties.
Here are the latest developments.
Two ballistic missiles hit an educational institution and a neighboring hospital in Poltava, eastern Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
Middle East Crisis: As Israel’s Rifts Widen, Netanyahu Remains Defiant
In strikes and protests, many Israelis are pushing their government to prioritize the release of hostages above the immediate defeat of Hamas. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has refused to change…
Pope Lands in Indonesia, Where Muslim-Christian Harmony Is Under Strain
Indonesia is proud of its religious diversity and its reputation for tolerance, but minorities, including Catholics, still face discrimination.