Alex Salmond, Scotland’s Former First Minister, Dies at 69
Mr. Salmond had led the Scottish National Party twice, guiding it from a fringe political group into a powerful electoral force in Britain.
October 12, 2024
Secret Documents Show Hamas Tried to Persuade Iran to Join Its Oct. 7 Attack
The Times reviewed the minutes of 10 meetings among Hamas’s top leaders. The records show the militant group avoided several escalations since 2021 to falsely imply it had been deterred…
Israeli Strikes on Northern Gaza Kill at Least 20, Aid Workers Say
Israel’s military said it was “operating with great force” against Hamas and allied groups and issued new evacuation orders, as it also continued its campaign in Lebanon.
Canada Tightens Immigration Policy And Leaves Thousands in Limbo
Canada has long had one of the world’s most open immigration policies. Now, faced with a growing popular backlash, it’s changing the rules.
China Vows to Unleash More Borrowing to Spur Economy and Strengthen Banks
The finance minister said Beijing would sell bonds to supplement spending and help banks but did not detail how much.
Is Israel’s Invasion of Lebanon Legal? Here’s What International Law Says.
Explaining the issues of sovereignty, self-defense and humanitarian safeguards.
How South Korea’s Dogs Became Members of the Family
They have become pampered family members in South Korea, which has the world’s lowest birthrate and where much of the population lives alone.
Rise of the Dragons: Fire-Breathing Drones Duel in Ukraine
Drones are getting another new twist: Soldiers attach canisters to them to create weapons capable of spitting out molten metal that burns at 4,400 degrees.