Why Some Olympic Swimmers Think About Math in the Pool
In a sport where gold and silver can be separated by a fraction of a second, many of the world’s top swimmers now scour data for even the smallest edge.
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The Olympics Has a Bad Guy: Anyone in an Argentina Jersey
Grudges from the World Cup and rugby union have spilled over to the Games. But is this new sports feud even real?
Negotiators Meet in Rome to Revive Push for Hostage Release and Cease-Fire in Gaza
The talks remain stuck over several key issues, including the extent to which Israeli troops should withdraw from Gaza during a truce.
As F-16s Arrive, Ukraine Still Faces Steep Challenges in the Skies
Ukraine wants to deploy its first F-16 jets this summer, hoping to counter Russia’s dominance in the air. But stepped-up Russian bombing attacks on air bases complicate the effort.
Israel Hits Lebanon in Overnight Strikes After Soccer Field Attack
The overnight strikes, a response to a rocket attack from Lebanon that killed at least 12 civilians in an Israeli-controlled town, stopped short of a major escalation, for now.
Simone Biles Is Done Being Judged
Three years after she dropped out of the Tokyo Games with a mental block, she is back at the Olympics with a defiant attitude — and a sense of where…
Russia Punches Through Weakened Lines in Eastern Ukraine
Military analysts say Russian forces are increasingly investigating Ukrainian lines to identify weakened positions before attacking and breaking through.
In Venezuela’s Election, Maduro’s Ruling Party Faces an Existential Vote
Sunday’s election could mark the end of a generation of rule by Venezuela’s socialist party. It could also usher in a period of profound uncertainty.
At Least 12 Killed in Rocket Attack From Lebanon in Golan Heights
It was the deadliest single attack from across Israel’s northern border in months of hostilities. Israel blamed Hezbollah, which denied responsibility.
‘All We Think of Is Him’: Putting Names and Faces to Bangladesh Carnage
The partial lifting of a communications blackout is providing a picture of the young victims of a brutal crackdown on protesters. Thousands of others have been swept into jails.