Russia and Ukraine Trade Blows With Missiles and Drones
Ukrainian strikes set fire to warehouses and other sites in Russia, and Russian bombing rocked Ukraine’s capital, as the two...
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In Kyrgyzstan, Girls Compete at Kok-Boru, a Game Like Polo
Here’s what happened when some teenage girls dared to compete in the dangerous sport of “kok-boru.”
‘The Odyssey’ Hired Their Viking Ship. They Say It Came Back Damaged.
A Swedish Viking center said its vessel was used in the filming of Christopher Nolan’s epic but needed repairs when it was...
Zelensky’s Dizzying U-Turn Is the Latest Zigzag in a Presidency Full of Them
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine has pivoted from unpopular moves before, but a recent decision about military leadership...
Hitler’s Birthplace in Austria Is Now a Police Station
The government repurposed the 17th century building in hopes of preventing the site from becoming an attraction for Nazi...
Fire Ravaged the Glasgow School of Art. It May Cost Too Much to Restore It.
Designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh, the Glasgow School of Art is one of Britain’s most famous buildings. The school says it...
Model Scout Who Connected Women to Epstein Is Found Dead in France
Daniel Siad, who was found dead on Monday, repeatedly introduced Jeffrey Epstein to young women, according to messages he exchanged with Mr. Epstein....
Mykhailo Drapatyi: What to Know About Ukraine’s New Top General
Maj. Gen. Mykhailo Drapatyi, a decorated commander, is popular both inside and outside of his country.
Europe Cancels Venice Biennale Funding Over Russia’s Return
The European authorities had warned the organizers of the major art show for months that they would lose funding if Russia took part.
New UK Prime Minister Burnham Promises Hope and Change. The Hurdles Are High.
Britain’s new prime minister, Andy Burnham, promised policies that would give average Britons financial “breathing space.” His opponents are already...
Pope Leo Calls for Nuclear Disarmament in Latest Antiwar Message
In a new book published on Tuesday, Leo said that a race to nuclear de-escalation has been “obscured by a race to armament that today frightens and...
U.K. Prosecutors File Murder Charge in Ann Widdecombe Death
A 28-year-old man has been charged in connection with the death of Ann Widdecombe, a right-wing figure whose body was found in her home this month.
Outcry in Italy After Man Dies While Being Restrained by Police
The death of the man, a Moroccan resident of Italy, set off an outcry across the country and prompted comparisons to the death of George Floyd in the...
Spain Celebrates Both a Soccer Win and a Sense of Wider Success
For many fans, the World Cup victory cemented a belief that something promising — a cultural, economic and sports revival — is happening in the...
What Happens Behind the Scenes Once Burnham Enters 10 Downing Street
Calls with foreign leaders, cabinet appointments and writing the “letters of last resort”: Andy Burnham’s first hours and days in office will be busy.
Here’s What Greeks Think of Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey.’ (It’s Their Story, After All.)
Before its release, some in the country were highly skeptical about the new depiction of a beloved tale. But many who saw it over opening weekend...
There’s Nothing Casual About Andy Burnham’s Casual Style
Though it is smart. The new British prime minister is ushering in a new era of Westminster dressing.
Burnham Set to Become Britain’s First Openly Roman Catholic Prime Minister
Andy Burnham has spoken of Catholicism as part of his cultural identity rather than as a fervent religious faith.
North Sea Drilling Offers First Test for Burnham’s Relationship With Trump
Andy Burnham has not yet met President Trump, but the two men will be expected to speak shortly after Mr. Burnham becomes prime minister.
Tehran and Washington Face a ‘Wake Up Moment’ Over the War
U.S. and Iranian attacks are unfolding in a way that risks a wider war they cannot contain, analysts warn, unless they can return to negotiations...
Five of the Main Challenges Awaiting Andy Burnham When He Becomes Prime Minister
Andy Burnham, who is set to enter Downing Street on Monday, faces a long and daunting list of issues. Here are some of the most urgent.
Did This World Cup Change Soccer Forever?
With a wartime host nation, a referee deported and a ban overturned after a call from the White House, the 2026 tournament tested FIFA like no other.
Russia Batters Kyiv in Overnight Attack
On Saturday, Ukraine hit two warehouses in Russia in strikes that killed at least eight people and injured 62.
The U.S. Braced For the World Cup. It Fell in Love Instead.
Amid anxiety over how the United States would welcome the world, cities like Lawrence, Kan., and Boston threw open their doors. The bonds forged are...
Tate Brothers Arrested in Miami As U.K. Authorities File Sex Crime Charges
The arrests of the online influencers known for their misogynistic views come after years of investigations in Britain and Romania. The new charges...
Ukraine’s Top General Becomes a Target of Protesters’ Anger
Demonstrators supporting Ukraine’s ousted defense minister have begun denouncing the commander he clashed with in office, Gen. Oleksandr Syrskyi.
Surrogacy Scandal Upends German Politics
Jens Spahn, a top leader of Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s party, resigned his post after announcing having had a baby by surrogate, which is outlawed...
Lamine Yamal, Soccer Star and Son of African Migrants, Personifies a Changing Spain
As he prepares for the World Cup final, Lamine Yamal, 19, is at the heart of a national debate about what it means to be Spanish in an increasingly...
As Trump Scraps With Meloni, His Envoy to Italy Is at Sea
Tilman J. Fertitta, the U.S. ambassador to Rome, is summering on his superyacht as President Trump squabbles with Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni of...
The Rise and Fall of Ukraine’s Drone Warfare Mastermind
The popularity of drones, and the defense minister who heavily promoted them, helped lead to a clash in which President Volodymyr Zelensky sided with...
Karim Khan’s Accuser Breaks Silence on Alleged Sexual Misconduct at I.C.C.
Karim Khan, the chief prosecutor at the International Criminal Court, has denied the accusations. He faces a vote next week that will determine...
Burnham Becomes Labour Leader and Britain’s Incoming Prime Minister
At a time of political upheaval and economic stagnation, Andy Burnham will on Monday become the seventh prime minister in a decade.
The 20-Somethings Running Ukraine’s War Machine
A new generation that prizes tech, innovation and speed is displacing the military’s old guard, cutting red tape to rush weapons to the front.
How Andy Burnham Becomes Britain’s New Prime Minister
Andy Burnham is set to officially become the next prime minister on Monday, but a number of things have to happen before then. Here’s how everything...
He Was a Russian Political Survivor, Until the Masked Men Appeared
Boris B. Nadezhdin, an outspoken opponent of the war in Ukraine, says he knows why he was detained: “Among our leadership, there is panic and chaos.”
Ukraine Was on a Roll. Then a Clash Over War Strategy Exploded Into View.
From an underground parking garage, Ukraine’s newly dismissed defense minister aired the most dramatic, public critique of the military command to...
Highway Executive Given 12-Year Sentence Over Deadly Bridge Collapse in Italy
Giovanni Castellucci oversaw a company that managed the Morandi Bridge in Genoa when it fell down in 2018, killing 43 people.
German Man Accused of Drugging and Filming the Rape of 14 Women
The case has drawn comparisons to the Pelicot trial in France, which started a discussion across Europe about sexual assault and consent.
Mass Protests Across Ukraine Oppose Ouster of Defense Minister
Demonstrators demanded the reinstatement of Mykhailo Fedorov, who had come to symbolize Ukraine’s success in using drones to strike back against...
What to Know About Mykhailo Fedorov, Ukraine’s Ousted Defense Minister
Mr. Fedorov became the youthful face of Ukraine’s successful drone warfare program. The move to replace him has prompted street protests.
For England, the World Cup Final Remains Elusive
The nation’s years of pain continue.
Ukraine’s Minister of Defense, a Proponent of Drone War, Steps Down
Mykhailo Fedorov announced he was leaving the ministry on Wednesday after conflicts with generals and military contractors over the role of...
