In Japan, Turning the Tables on Rude Customers
The country is famous for its hospitality. But businesses have had enough of people screaming at workers or tormenting them on social media.
Vintage of War
A single image captures the change in fortunes for a wine cellar turned field hospital in Russian-occupied Ukraine.
Divers in Baltic Find What Looks Like Champagne on Shipwreck
Polish divers think they have found cases of Champagne on a 19th-century merchant vessel that sank off Sweden.
Russia and China Conduct First Joint Bomber Patrol Near Alaska
Two Russian and two Chinese bombers patrolled the airspace near American territory and were intercepted by U.S. and Canadian jets.
Middle East Crisis: Israeli Forces Retrieve Bodies of 5 Hostages From Gaza
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who has been facing anger from Israelis over the fate of the hostages, will meet with President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris on Thursday.
Why Only 15 Athletes From Russia Will Compete at the Paris Olympics
Only 15 athletes from Russia will compete at the Paris Games, under a “neutral” designation. The Kremlin is framing the ban as part of its showdown with Western adversaries.
In Burkina Faso, ‘Nowhere Is Safe’ from Terrorists or Troops
The West African nation of Burkina Faso was once known for its lively arts scene. Now, it is a country torn apart by Islamist extremists and the government’s brutal effort…
U.K. Policy on Israel’s War in Gaza Is Diverging From the U.S.
Britain’s new government is likely to withdraw objections to the International Criminal Court prosecutor’s pursuit of a warrant for Benjamin Netanyahu, two people told The Times.
What a Professor’s Firing Shows About Sexual Harassment in China
A top Chinese university described the conduct of a professor accused of sexual harassment as a moral failing, language feminists say downplays harm to women.
Racheal Kundananji Leads Zambia Against USWNT at Paris 2024
In seven years, Racheal Kundananji went from playing her first organized game to signing a multimillion-dollar contract. Her rise could have lasting effects.