South Korea’s Cherry Blossoms Attract a Connoisseur: The Japanese
Cherry blossom viewing, or hanami, is a cherished rite in Japan. Some Japanese are also doing it in South Korea.
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Learning Muay Thai Can Allow Visitors to Stay in Thailand Longer
Visitors can apply for a five-year visa if they take lessons in “soft power” activities like the Thai martial art….
A 5-Month Wait and a 50% Fail Rate: It’s Hard to Get a British Driving License
The average wait for a test in England and Scotland has hit 22 weeks, up from five weeks before the…
Kennedy Consulted With Scandal P.R. Firm While Seeking Cabinet Nomination
An associate of the firm, which has been accused of running a smear campaign against the actress Blake Lively, promised…
U.S. Indictment of Sinaloa’s Governor Is a Reckoning for Residents of the Mexican State
The U.S. indictment of a Mexican governor confirms what many residents say they had long suspected: The line between organized…
In Bulgaria, a New Government Challenges an Old Puppet Master
Delyan Peevski was a focus of protests that led to Bulgarian elections. Can a new government shake his hold on…
Trump Endorses Andy Barr for Senate as Musk-Backed Candidate Exits Race
The candidate in Kentucky, Nate Morris, said he would be joining the Trump administration. He met with the president a…
Narges Mohammadi, Iranian Nobel Laureate, Is Hospitalized
Narges Mohammadi, a prominent human rights activists, was taken to a hospital after collapsing following a heart problem in prison.
Federal Judge Blocks Plan to End Deportation Protections for Yemenis
A Supreme Court court decision involving similar deportation protections for Haitians and Syrians could have implications for Yemeni migrants.
N.I.H. Reinstates Employee Put on Leave After Criticizing Trump Research Cuts
Jenna Norton had filed a whistle-blower complaint claiming that the agency leadership had retaliated against her.