A Fight Brews Between Mamdani and Amazon Over Delivery Workers
New York’s mayor wants major companies to hire employees directly rather than relying on contractors. The firms say that will…
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Typhoon Dolphin Barrels Into China, Prompting Mass Evacuations
The storm, which made landfall on Sunday evening, is the strongest to hit China this year and also caused flooding…
How Japan Reduced Deaths From a Major Quake
After deadly tremors a decade ago, Kumamoto built earthquake-resistant buildings and even trained locals in search and rescue.
Explosive Wildfire in British Columbia Leaves 1 Dead
The Bald Range fire had burned more than 33,000 acres and remained out of control on Sunday, officials said. About…
Still Waiting for Peace in Gaza
A photojournalist with The New York Times details the displacement and danger, in words and images, that have come to…
Foreigners Behaving Badly in Vietnam Challenge Its Communist Justice System
Vietnam is grappling with a surge in visitors, testing its Soviet-style criminal justice system as it tries to supercharge its…
Extreme Heat Comes for the Red Chile Capital of Pakistan
The traditional ways of cultivating the peppers may not survive the challenges of climate change and soaring costs, so Pakistani…
Malaysia Was Confident in Its Social Media Ban, but Kids Are Still on TikTok
Officials told platforms to verify children’s ages using government-issued documents, like identity cards. But the companies have balked, apparently over…
He Transformed His Spanish Hometown. Did He Also Spoil It?
Francisco de la Torre, the mayor of Málaga, is credited with turning the once drab port into a culture and…
Daniel Kinahan Extradited From the U.A.E. to Ireland
Daniel Kinahan, accused of leading a family crime syndicate, was flown home from Dubai on an Irish government jet on…