Pope Francis Wants to Save the Environment. He Can Start With a Tree.
Environmentalists have called on the pope to halt the chopping down of a tree destined for St. Peter’s Square this Christmas, but the town providing the tree says it was…
2024
Israel Strikes Humanitarian Zone in Gaza
The Israeli military said it had been targeting a loaded weapons launcher in the area, where thousands of displaced people are sheltering in a tent camp.
Norway Apologizes for Forced Assimilation of Sami and Other Minorities
A policy of “Norwegianization” silenced the languages of Indigenous people and forced their children into boarding schools. The long-awaited apology avoided the issue of land rights.
Investigators Assess if Netanyahu’s Aides Forged Oct. 7 Phone Records
Aides to Benjamin Netanyahu are under investigation over accusations of leaks, record-doctoring and intimidation. The Israeli prime minister’s office denies the claims.
Israeli Military Warns of More Strikes Near Beirut After 6 Soldiers Are Killed
The deaths on Wednesday made it one of the most lethal days for the Israeli military since it invaded Lebanon last month to battle Hezbollah fighters.
Typhoon Usagi Slams Into the Philippines
The storm made landfall on the island of Luzon. Forecasters warned of torrential rain and landslides in the north of the country.
Explosions Outside Brazil’s Supreme Court Leave 1 Dead
The authorities were treating the blasts in Brasília, the capital, as the work of a lone bomber, who was believed to have been the person killed.
Haiti’s Gang Violence Worsens as FAA Suspends Flights From the U.S.
The country’s security situation has deteriorated even further since Monday when at least three planes were shot at, forcing the closure of its main airport.
Trump’s Input in Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks May Put Kyiv on New Timetable
President-elect Donald J. Trump may accelerate the timetable for a truce. Kyiv views guarantees against renewed aggression as crucial to any settlement.
Israeli Court Rejects Netanyahu’s Bid to Delay Corruption Trial Testimony
The court ruled that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu must take the stand on Dec. 2 in a trial that has stretched out for more than four years.