Nationwide Protests Over Hunger Rock Nigeria
Thousands turned out across Africa’s most populous country despite government attempts to prevent them. Demonstrations have left at least 13 people dead, Amnesty International says.
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Kremlin Confirms Assassin Vadim Krasikov Is an Agent for Russia’s FSB
Vadim Krasikov, who was returned to Russia in the big prisoner swap, received a hero’s welcome from President Putin, along with others who were freed.
Middle East Crisis: Hamas Leader Mourned in Qatar With Middle East on Edge
Mourners were gathering for the funeral of Ismail Haniyeh, the political leader of Hamas who was assassinated earlier this week. President Biden expressed deep concern about the situation in the…
Pakistanis Rise Up Against Ruling Elite as Misery Multiplies
Unrest over a range of economic and security issues threatens to deepen the political turmoil that has plagued Pakistan for years.
Winzar Kakiouea Is a One-Man Team From Nauru. His Olympics Might be Over in 10 Seconds.
Winzar Kakiouea, a 100-meter runner, is the only competitor at the Paris Games from his Pacific island nation. His debut might be over in a flash.
Hundreds of Prisoners in Russia, Including Americans, Were Left Behind in Swap
Hundreds of prisoners — including Americans and Russian political activists — are hoping for a diplomatic agreement that might secure their release.
Behind the Prisoner Swap: Spies, a Killer, Secret Messages and Unseen Diplomacy
The negotiations that led to the prisoner swap and the freeing of Americans wrongfully held in Russia required patience and creativity, but gave both sides what they wanted most.
U.S. Recognizes Edmundo González as Winner of Venezuela Election
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken said there was “overwhelming evidence” that Edmundo González had won, despite President Nicolás Maduro’s claim of victory.
Israel Confirms Death of Muhammad Deif, Who It Says Helped Planned Hamas Attack
The Israeli military said it had killed Muhammad Deif, who it called a planner of the Oct. 7 attack on Israel, which would make him the third Iranian-backed militant leader…
Evan Gershkovich and 23 Others Freed From Russian Prisons in Major Swap
The Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich was among 24 people released in a seven-nation, painstakingly negotiated deal that President Biden hailed as a triumph of diplomacy.