Bangladesh Dragnet Sweeps Up Thousands in Protest Crackdown
Charges include vandalism, arson, theft, trespassing and damage to state property. A rights group called it a witch hunt, following…
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France Aligns With Morocco on Western Sahara, Angering Algeria
President Emmanuel Macron wrote to King Mohammed VI that France approved a plan for the disputed territory’s autonomy under Moroccan…
Hong Kong Taunts Italy With Pineapple Pizza After Olympics Fencing Win
After a fencer from Hong Kong beat an Italian for a gold medal, Pizza Hut’s offer of free pineapple toppings…
Sex Harassment Suit Is Fourth This Year for a Top Adams Adviser
The latest allegations against Timothy Pearson, a confidant of Mayor Eric Adams, were made by a high-ranking official in the…
Hochul Allocates $54 Million to Continue Work on Second Avenue Subway
Gov. Kathy Hochul said she has found the money to restart the project, which depended on money generated by the…
With Dueling Ads, Harris and Trump Both Try to Define Her as a Candidate
The vice president released an ad called “Fearless” that focuses on her time as a prosecutor, while a spot from…
Ukraine Ramps Up Mobilization of Troops
Large numbers of conscripts will arrive at the front in the coming weeks, soldiers and military analysts said, but some…
Southport Stabbing: What We Know about the Knife Attack and Suspect
A third child has died and five more are in critical condition after a “ferocious” attack at a Taylor Swift-themed…
Energy Companies Turn to Robots to Install Solar Panels
Energy companies say a labor shortage is one big obstacle to installing more solar power. They’re turning to machines to…
How Did the Park Fire in Northern California Get So Big?
The blaze has been fed largely by exceptionally dry vegetation following more than a month of extreme heat in California.