Will the Assassination of a Hamas Leader Escalate the Risk of a Wider War?
Qatar, a main mediator in Gaza truce talks, said high-profile assassinations risk plunging the region deeper into chaos. But analysts…
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Thai Women Use Boxing to Punch Their Way Out of Poverty
Boxing is a national passion in Thailand, offering a path to the Olympics and lucrative careers in a country with…
Huw Edwards, Former BBC Anchor, Pleads Guilty to Making Indecent Images of Children
Huw Edwards, who was one of the BBC’s top television anchors, admitted to offenses in a London court on Wednesday.
Cruise Ship Ducks Are Traveling the World as Part of a Scavenger Hunt
Scavenger hunts for rubber ducks hidden by cruise passengers have spawned a duck-loving community of “quackers.”
War Gives Palestinian Olympians a Wider Role: Athlete-Diplomats
The Israel-Hamas war has given the eight Palestinians competing in Paris Olympics a higher profile than usual.
Kamala Harris Created a Wave of Energy. How Long Can Democrats Ride It?
Democrats are buzzing, but sustaining the momentum is the next challenge. “How long does the honeymoon last?” one Republican pollster…
As Republicans Attack Harris on Immigration, Here’s What Her Record Shows
Republicans blame Vice President Kamala Harris for the surge of migrants into the United States over the past several years….
Is New York Ready for Bird Flu?
The state has stockpiled only one drug, which dates to the ’90s, to fight the disease if it spreads to…
More Ukrainians Appear Open to a Peace Deal
Most Ukrainians still oppose ceding any territory to Russia. But polls and recent remarks by the country’s leaders highlight a…
Trump Says Venezuela Sends Criminals to the U.S. Here’s What to Know.
The former president says Venezuela’s crime rate has plunged because it is expelling criminals. But there is little evidence supporting…