India’s ‘Cockroach’ Moment
Narendra Modi caved to the demands of India’s young people — a nod to their real power.
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Despite Cancellations, Company Says ‘Game of Thrones’ Play Is On Track
The Royal Shakespeare Company called off five preview performances of the epic four-hour production last week, including one just hours…
Maine Democrats Have a New Working-Class Hero in Troy Jackson. Can He Deliver?
Troy Jackson, a former logger, faces the tall task of taking down Susan Collins.
How the Iran-Backed Houthis Cornered Saudi Arabia Into a New Conflict
The Iranian-backed Houthi militia in Yemen has seized on a vulnerable moment for neighboring Saudi Arabia. The group hopes to…
Heat Wave Threatens Further Wildfire Spread in France and Spain
The record wildfires, which have destroyed more than 200 homes and prompted large evacuations, could intensify with the arrival of…
Iran War Enters 6th Month and a Period of Greater Uncertainty
Here is a rundown of the major events of the war, as both sides consider their next moves.
Shots Fired Outside U.S. Consulate in Canada for Second Time This Year
The police said that it was too early to say if the episode was linked to a shooting that targeted…
Even Before Attack, Berlin’s Gay Community Felt ‘More and More Unsafe’
The killing of a woman in what officials called an act of Islamist terrorism rattled a community that has seen…
Why Restarting a Nuclear Power Plant Can Be Much Harder Than Expected
The first U.S. attempt at reopening a shuttered reactor has been held back by run-down equipment and a lack of…