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A Combat Medic’s Quest to Change Tributes to Fallen Soldiers
Iryna Tsybukh, a combat medic who was killed on the front line in Ukraine, wanted to humanize the way Kyiv commemorated the war dead. She also left notes for her own funeral.
Thailand Confirms Its First Case of New, Deadlier Mpox Version
A case of the new and deadlier version of mpox has been confirmed in Thailand, health officials said Thursday. It's the second time this version of the mpox virus, known as Clade lb, has been found outside Africa.
Is India a Safe Place for Women? Another Brutal Killing Raises the Question.
The rape and murder of a trainee doctor at her own hospital in India has brought up an uncomfortable truth about a country that wants to be a global leader: India remains one of the world’s most unsafe places for women.
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A Combat Medic’s Quest to Change Tributes to Fallen Soldiers
Iryna Tsybukh, a combat medic who was killed on the front line in Ukraine, wanted to humanize the way Kyiv commemorated the war dead. She also left notes for her own funeral.
Thailand Confirms Its First Case of New, Deadlier Mpox Version
A case of the new and deadlier version of mpox has been confirmed in Thailand, health officials said Thursday. It's the second time this version of the mpox virus, known as Clade lb, has been found outside Africa.
Is India a Safe Place for Women? Another Brutal Killing Raises the Question.
The rape and murder of a trainee doctor at her own hospital in India has brought up an uncomfortable truth about a country that wants to be a global leader: India remains one of the world’s most unsafe places for women.
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Ukraine Steps Up Strikes Into Russia as Moscow Pushes Ahead in the East
In a new series of strikes, Ukraine struck Russia's Kavkaz port, one of the country's largest passenger ports and the main ferry terminal connecting Russia with Crimea. But Kyiv’s forces continued to struggle in the east under Russian assault.
Families of Dead Hostages Vent Anger at Israeli Leaders Over War
"They could have been saved, and they should have been saved." After Israel recovered the bodies of six men who died in Hamas captivity in Gaza, survivors accused the government of sinking the chances of hostages returning alive through a cease-fire deal.
How to Be Truly Free: Lessons From a Philosopher President
“There is only one life and it ends. You have to give meaning to it. Fight for happiness, not just for wealth.” Pepe Mujica, Uruguay’s spartan former president and plain-spoken philosopher, offers wisdom from a rich life as he battles cancer.
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Ukraine Steps Up Strikes Into Russia as Moscow Pushes Ahead in the East
In a new series of strikes, Ukraine struck Russia's Kavkaz port, one of the country's largest passenger ports and the main ferry terminal connecting Russia with Crimea. But Kyiv’s forces continued to struggle in the east under Russian assault.
Families of Dead Hostages Vent Anger at Israeli Leaders Over War
"They could have been saved, and they should have been saved." After Israel recovered the bodies of six men who died in Hamas captivity in Gaza, survivors accused the government of sinking the chances of hostages returning alive through a cease-fire deal.
How to Be Truly Free: Lessons From a Philosopher President
“There is only one life and it ends. You have to give meaning to it. Fight for happiness, not just for wealth.” Pepe Mujica, Uruguay’s spartan former president and plain-spoken philosopher, offers wisdom from a rich life as he battles cancer.
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Russia Pounds Ukraine With ‘One of the Largest Strikes’ of the War
Moscow launched more than 200 missiles and drones across a wide swath of Ukraine on Monday, damaging energy facilities and sending residents of Kyiv into basements and subways to seek shelter.
Captain of Sunken Yacht Under Investigation in Deaths on Ship
Italian authorities have opened a formal investigation into the actions of James Cutfield, the captain of the superyacht that sunk last Monday off the coast of Sicily, killing seven of the 22 people on board, including British tech billionaire Mike Lynch.
In a First, a Chinese Military Plane Breaches Japan’s Territorial Airspace
A Chinese military surveillance plane breached Japanese airspace off the country’s southwestern coast on Monday, marking what Japan’s defense ministry described as the first known incursion by China’s military into its territorial airspace.
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Russia Pounds Ukraine With ‘One of the Largest Strikes’ of the War
Moscow launched more than 200 missiles and drones across a wide swath of Ukraine on Monday, damaging energy facilities and sending residents of Kyiv into basements and subways to seek shelter.
Captain of Sunken Yacht Under Investigation in Deaths on Ship
Italian authorities have opened a formal investigation into the actions of James Cutfield, the captain of the superyacht that sunk last Monday off the coast of Sicily, killing seven of the 22 people on board, including British tech billionaire Mike Lynch.
In a First, a Chinese Military Plane Breaches Japan’s Territorial Airspace
A Chinese military surveillance plane breached Japanese airspace off the country’s southwestern coast on Monday, marking what Japan’s defense ministry described as the first known incursion by China’s military into its territorial airspace.
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In Eastern Ukraine, Terrifying Bombardment and Near Total Destruction
Powerful guided glide bombs have helped Russia raze entire towns in Ukraine with ever greater speed. “When you drive into a ruined town, it’s like hopelessness,” one soldier said.
Mexico Pauses Relations With U.S. Embassy Amid Clash Over Judicial Overhaul
AMLO said that his government was “pausing” diplomatic relations with the United States in response to criticism by the U.S. ambassador over his sweeping plans to overhaul the judiciary.
The World’s Largest Wetland Is Burning, and Rare Animals Are Dying
“We’re watching the biodiversity of the Pantanal disappear into ash,” a biologist said of the world’s largest tropical wetland. “It’s being burned to a crisp.” In Brazil, wildfires have roared across the Pantanal, a maze of rivers, forests and marshlands that sprawl over an area 20 times the size of the Everglades.
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In Eastern Ukraine, Terrifying Bombardment and Near Total Destruction
Powerful guided glide bombs have helped Russia raze entire towns in Ukraine with ever greater speed. “When you drive into a ruined town, it’s like hopelessness,” one soldier said.
Mexico Pauses Relations With U.S. Embassy Amid Clash Over Judicial Overhaul
AMLO said that his government was “pausing” diplomatic relations with the United States in response to criticism by the U.S. ambassador over his sweeping plans to overhaul the judiciary.
The World’s Largest Wetland Is Burning, and Rare Animals Are Dying
“We’re watching the biodiversity of the Pantanal disappear into ash,” a biologist said of the world’s largest tropical wetland. “It’s being burned to a crisp.” In Brazil, wildfires have roared across the Pantanal, a maze of rivers, forests and marshlands that sprawl over an area 20 times the size of the Everglades.
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Why Hasn’t Russia Kicked Out Ukrainian Invaders? Its Own Invaders Are Busy.
Precisely why Russia has so far failed to repel the biggest foreign incursion into its country since World War II appears to be not just a matter of personnel and lack of battlefield intelligence, but also of priorities.
With Hezbollah-Israel Conflict Contained, Iran’s Next Move May Be Modest
After weeks of regional fears about a broader war, Hezbollah’s limited attack on Israel suggests that Iran, like its ally, wants to hem in the risk of escalation.
Shelling Kills 6 in Ukraine as Russia Pushes Ahead in East
The eastern region of Donetsk, which has seen some of the fiercest fighting this year, was not spared from Russian aerial bombardment on Wednesday. A Russian attack killed four members of a family in the tiny community of Izmailivka.
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Why Hasn’t Russia Kicked Out Ukrainian Invaders? Its Own Invaders Are Busy.
Precisely why Russia has so far failed to repel the biggest foreign incursion into its country since World War II appears to be not just a matter of personnel and lack of battlefield intelligence, but also of priorities.
With Hezbollah-Israel Conflict Contained, Iran’s Next Move May Be Modest
After weeks of regional fears about a broader war, Hezbollah’s limited attack on Israel suggests that Iran, like its ally, wants to hem in the risk of escalation.
Shelling Kills 6 in Ukraine as Russia Pushes Ahead in East
The eastern region of Donetsk, which has seen some of the fiercest fighting this year, was not spared from Russian aerial bombardment on Wednesday. A Russian attack killed four members of a family in the tiny community of Izmailivka.
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Ukraine Says It Struck at 2 Oil Depots Inside Russia
Ukraine’s military said on Thursday that it had struck two more Russian oil depots, pressing ahead with a campaign of attacks against a sector vital for Moscow’s war effort.
Israel’s Hostage Rescue Highlights Challenge of Hamas Tunnels in Gaza
Gaza’s vast and complex subterranean network of tunnels shelters many of Hamas’s remaining leaders, and is a key obstacle to eradicating the group.
The Woman Shaking Up German Politics From the East
Sahra Wagenknecht, a former Communist, is shaking up politics in Germany. She founded her own political party to respond to German grievances about migrants, crime and the dangers of the war in Ukraine.
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Ukraine Says It Struck at 2 Oil Depots Inside Russia
Ukraine’s military said on Thursday that it had struck two more Russian oil depots, pressing ahead with a campaign of attacks against a sector vital for Moscow’s war effort.
Israel’s Hostage Rescue Highlights Challenge of Hamas Tunnels in Gaza
Gaza’s vast and complex subterranean network of tunnels shelters many of Hamas’s remaining leaders, and is a key obstacle to eradicating the group.
The Woman Shaking Up German Politics From the East
Sahra Wagenknecht, a former Communist, is shaking up politics in Germany. She founded her own political party to respond to German grievances about migrants, crime and the dangers of the war in Ukraine.
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Inmate Revolts Highlight Failings and Miseries of Russian Prisons
In Russian prisons, staff shortages, beatings, corruption and harsh treatment of Muslim prisoners have all led to unrest among inmates — with recent uprisings turning deadly.
After 11 Months of War, Gaza and the Region Face a New Threat: Polio
Nearly 11 months into a devastating war, a serious new challenge has emerged in Gaza: polio. Now Israel, under a new round of international pressure to prevent an outbreak of the crippling childhood disease, has moved with relative speed to allow U.N. aid agencies to address it.
In South Indian Cinema, a #MeToo Reckoning Comes Roaring Back
Withheld since 2019, a report investigating sexual abuse in South India cinema has finally been released, reviving the #MeToo movement as the country is gripped by protests over the rape and murder of a female doctor in Kolkata.
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Inmate Revolts Highlight Failings and Miseries of Russian Prisons
In Russian prisons, staff shortages, beatings, corruption and harsh treatment of Muslim prisoners have all led to unrest among inmates — with recent uprisings turning deadly.
After 11 Months of War, Gaza and the Region Face a New Threat: Polio
Nearly 11 months into a devastating war, a serious new challenge has emerged in Gaza: polio. Now Israel, under a new round of international pressure to prevent an outbreak of the crippling childhood disease, has moved with relative speed to allow U.N. aid agencies to address it.
In South Indian Cinema, a #MeToo Reckoning Comes Roaring Back
Withheld since 2019, a report investigating sexual abuse in South India cinema has finally been released, reviving the #MeToo movement as the country is gripped by protests over the rape and murder of a female doctor in Kolkata.
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In a Kyiv Classroom, Cries for Help From Children Scarred by War
“They are like a bleeding wound, and no one sees it”: A teacher in Kyiv said the children in her class had been scarred by two years of war in Ukraine. She has invited them to work through their emotions by collaborating on a mural for their school.
France Confronts Horror of Rape and Drugging Case as 51 Men Go on Trial
A man accused of drugging his wife and inviting dozens of men to rape her over a decade will go on trial. "It sends shivers down the spine regarding the state of affairs in French society," said the lawyer representing the family. The questions raised by the case have deeply unsettled France.
Pope, 87, Embarks on ‘Physical Test’ in Grueling Asia Tour
Pope Francis is heading to Southeast Asia and Oceania. The 11-day trip could be challenging for Francis, who has been battling health problems, but also signals that he does not intend to slow down.
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In a Kyiv Classroom, Cries for Help From Children Scarred by War
“They are like a bleeding wound, and no one sees it”: A teacher in Kyiv said the children in her class had been scarred by two years of war in Ukraine. She has invited them to work through their emotions by collaborating on a mural for their school.
France Confronts Horror of Rape and Drugging Case as 51 Men Go on Trial
A man accused of drugging his wife and inviting dozens of men to rape her over a decade will go on trial. "It sends shivers down the spine regarding the state of affairs in French society," said the lawyer representing the family. The questions raised by the case have deeply unsettled France.
Pope, 87, Embarks on ‘Physical Test’ in Grueling Asia Tour
Pope Francis is heading to Southeast Asia and Oceania. The 11-day trip could be challenging for Francis, who has been battling health problems, but also signals that he does not intend to slow down.
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Russia’s Attack on Poltava Comes After a Week of Strikes in Ukraine
The Russian missile strike that killed more than 40 people in the eastern city of Poltava on Tuesday comes after a difficult few days for Ukraine, in which Moscow appears to have stepped up the tempo of its attacks, resulting in a wave of death and destruction.
Christmas Starts in October, Venezuela’s Autocrat Declares
With Venezuela’s democracy in shambles, President Nicolás Maduro tried to inject some holiday cheer: He decreed that Christmas, a beloved holiday in the South American nation, would begin in October.
Dozens Die in Congo Jailbreak Attempt After Stampede and Gunfire
More than 100 people died during an attempted jailbreak at the largest prison in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the latest incident to hit an overcrowded detention facility notorious for poor conditions.
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Russia’s Attack on Poltava Comes After a Week of Strikes in Ukraine
The Russian missile strike that killed more than 40 people in the eastern city of Poltava on Tuesday comes after a difficult few days for Ukraine, in which Moscow appears to have stepped up the tempo of its attacks, resulting in a wave of death and destruction.
Christmas Starts in October, Venezuela’s Autocrat Declares
With Venezuela’s democracy in shambles, President Nicolás Maduro tried to inject some holiday cheer: He decreed that Christmas, a beloved holiday in the South American nation, would begin in October.
Dozens Die in Congo Jailbreak Attempt After Stampede and Gunfire
More than 100 people died during an attempted jailbreak at the largest prison in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the latest incident to hit an overcrowded detention facility notorious for poor conditions.
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Aftermath of Military Academy Strike Drains Ukraine’s Seasoned Rescuers
A day after a devastating Russian missile killed more than 50 people in Poltava, Ukraine, bricks splayed out from the stricken military academy building as exhausted rescue workers searched for bodies in the rubble, stopping to listen for cries for help.
With New Taliban Manifesto, Afghan Women Fear the Worst
Women in Afghanistan live lives riddled with restrictions, and their voices are now outlawed in public. Three years into the Taliban's rule, the movement has codified its harsh Islamic decrees that ban the sound of a woman's voice outside the home.
Hounded From a Beauty Pageant in South Africa, Then Crowned in Nigeria
“I think I really do embody the spirit of perseverance and resilience,” said Chidimma Adetshina. The Miss Nigeria winner withdrew from the South African beauty pageant after disputes about her ethnicity fueled anti-immigrant sentiments.
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Aftermath of Military Academy Strike Drains Ukraine’s Seasoned Rescuers
A day after a devastating Russian missile killed more than 50 people in Poltava, Ukraine, bricks splayed out from the stricken military academy building as exhausted rescue workers searched for bodies in the rubble, stopping to listen for cries for help.
With New Taliban Manifesto, Afghan Women Fear the Worst
Women in Afghanistan live lives riddled with restrictions, and their voices are now outlawed in public. Three years into the Taliban's rule, the movement has codified its harsh Islamic decrees that ban the sound of a woman's voice outside the home.
Hounded From a Beauty Pageant in South Africa, Then Crowned in Nigeria
“I think I really do embody the spirit of perseverance and resilience,” said Chidimma Adetshina. The Miss Nigeria winner withdrew from the South African beauty pageant after disputes about her ethnicity fueled anti-immigrant sentiments.
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Putin Drives Home a Perilous Point: Ukraine’s East Is Russia’s Main Goal
Dismissing Ukraine’s recent invasion of Kursk, Putin said Kyiv made a mistake in trying to force Moscow to divert its forces from the Donbas region.
When a Nation Banned Female Genital Cutting, a 96-Year-Old Resisted
A 96-year-old Gambian woman, who has performed female genital cutting for generations, is now passing the torch. After becoming the first practitioner to be convicted, her case has sparked a backlash and a popular campaign to reinstate the practice.
Pope Finds Fervent Fans Among Indonesia’s Transgender Community
"This is not the Pope but God himself visiting us." For many trans women living on the fringes of society in Indonesia, the Catholic Church is a haven, and Pope Francis, with his messages of tolerance toward the LGBTQ community, has become a personal hero.
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Putin Drives Home a Perilous Point: Ukraine’s East Is Russia’s Main Goal
Dismissing Ukraine’s recent invasion of Kursk, Putin said Kyiv made a mistake in trying to force Moscow to divert its forces from the Donbas region.
When a Nation Banned Female Genital Cutting, a 96-Year-Old Resisted
A 96-year-old Gambian woman, who has performed female genital cutting for generations, is now passing the torch. After becoming the first practitioner to be convicted, her case has sparked a backlash and a popular campaign to reinstate the practice.
Pope Finds Fervent Fans Among Indonesia’s Transgender Community
"This is not the Pope but God himself visiting us." For many trans women living on the fringes of society in Indonesia, the Catholic Church is a haven, and Pope Francis, with his messages of tolerance toward the LGBTQ community, has become a personal hero.
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In the Pacific, a ‘Dumping Ground’ for Priests Accused or Convicted of Abuse
At least 10 priests and missionaries moved to Papua New Guinea after they had allegedly sexually abused children in the West, according to court records, government inquiries, survivor testimonies, news media reports and comments by church officials.
Distracted and Divided, Russian Security Service Misses Threats
Besides Russia's F.S.B., other agencies have intelligence resources that could have detected the Ukrainian incursion into the Kursk region. However, the lack of coordination within the military and intelligence operations may have impeded a Russian response.
U.N. Panel Calls for International Peacekeeping Force in Sudan
A United Nations fact-finding mission called for an international peacekeeping force to protect civilians in Sudan, where a brutal civil war has caused the world’s largest humanitarian crisis.
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In the Pacific, a ‘Dumping Ground’ for Priests Accused or Convicted of Abuse
At least 10 priests and missionaries moved to Papua New Guinea after they had allegedly sexually abused children in the West, according to court records, government inquiries, survivor testimonies, news media reports and comments by church officials.
Distracted and Divided, Russian Security Service Misses Threats
Besides Russia's F.S.B., other agencies have intelligence resources that could have detected the Ukrainian incursion into the Kursk region. However, the lack of coordination within the military and intelligence operations may have impeded a Russian response.
U.N. Panel Calls for International Peacekeeping Force in Sudan
A United Nations fact-finding mission called for an international peacekeeping force to protect civilians in Sudan, where a brutal civil war has caused the world’s largest humanitarian crisis.
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Russian Forces Capture 2 Villages in Eastern Ukraine, Analysis Shows
Russian forces have captured two villages in eastern Ukraine and are now pressing to encircle Ukrainian soldiers at two locations along the frontline, according to an analysis of the battlefield on Monday.
A Tug Between Russia and Europe Divides a Tiny Balkan Nation
Elected last year on promises to accelerate a shift out of Russia’s orbit of influence and into the European Union, the government of Montenegro recently nominated a curious candidate as its ambassador in Moscow — a Russian citizen.
Catherine, Princess of Wales, Has Completed Her Chemotherapy for Cancer
In a video message, Catherine said she would return to more of her duties, a positive development, but many questions still remain about her condition and treatment.
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Russian Forces Capture 2 Villages in Eastern Ukraine, Analysis Shows
Russian forces have captured two villages in eastern Ukraine and are now pressing to encircle Ukrainian soldiers at two locations along the frontline, according to an analysis of the battlefield on Monday.
A Tug Between Russia and Europe Divides a Tiny Balkan Nation
Elected last year on promises to accelerate a shift out of Russia’s orbit of influence and into the European Union, the government of Montenegro recently nominated a curious candidate as its ambassador in Moscow — a Russian citizen.
Catherine, Princess of Wales, Has Completed Her Chemotherapy for Cancer
In a video message, Catherine said she would return to more of her duties, a positive development, but many questions still remain about her condition and treatment.
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