How Notre-Dame Was Reborn
It took about 250 companies, 2,000 workers, about $900 million, a tight deadline and a lot of national pride.
December 2024
The V.I.P. Trains Shuttling World Leaders Like Biden to War-Torn Ukraine
With airspace closed and missiles flying, visiting Kyiv typically means 10 hours on bumpy tracks — even for presidents, prime ministers and business magnates. It’s plenty of time to reflect.
Syrian Rebels Storm Hama
In another startling setback for President Bashar al-Assad, government forces retreated from the city of Hama after rebels advanced.
South Korea’s Lawmakers Question Military About Yoon’s Martial Law Order
The military has spent decades trying to rehabilitate its image and win public trust after a brutal past. Its role in President Yoon’s martial law raised a specter from that…
Live Updates: South Korean Military Leaders Describe Confusion During Failed Crackdown
Top military officials offered the first inside account of when President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law. Mr. Yoon faces impeachment on Saturday, and massive protests against him are planned.
For Macron, Notre-Dame’s Reopening Offers Respite From Political Crisis
The 860-year-old cathedral has been repaired in a time frame many thought impossible. But rather than basking in success, President Emmanuel Macron is mired in political crisis.
Brazil’s Most Common Surname Has a Grim Past
Silva, the surname of presidents and soccer stars, has long carried stigma over its colonial links. Now, many see its legacy in new ways.
Gazans With Disabilities Face ‘Impossible Times’ of Chaos and War
A family fled carrying a 9-year-old girl for hours on their backs. Sisters with visual impairments pleaded for help as Israeli airstrikes fell. “It’s a nightmare,” one wheelchair user said.
South Korea’s Defense Minister Steps Down Over Martial Law Decree
President Yoon Suk Yeol accepted the resignation of Kim Yong-hyun, who said he took responsibility for the crisis caused by the brief imposition of military rule.
France’s Prime Minister Michel Barnier Loses No-Confidence Vote
Prime Minister Michel Barnier will most likely remain as a caretaker until a replacement is named. But the vote could further unsettle credit markets and create a wider opening for…