A procession of marchers honored prominent figures killed during the 12-day war with Israel.
Month: June 2025
At Bezos’ Venetian Wedding: Buzz, Bling and Backlash
The over-the-top party in the photogenic Italian city mixed Hollywood, Silicon Valley and political overtones.
Amid War With Israel, Iran Pursues Enemies From Within
Iranian authorities are sweeping up hundreds of people deemed suspected spies or infiltrators. Some worry the campaign could become a broader crackdown on political opponents […]
Golden Arches in a War Zone: McDonald’s Thrives in Ukraine
The American fast-food giant plans to open about 10 new restaurants in Ukraine this year, a testament to the country’s rebounding economy and its enduring […]
Top American Academics Flock to Toronto as Trump Threatens U.S. Colleges
The University of Toronto has attracted several U.S. professors amid turmoil between American higher-education institutions and the Trump administration.
Is Pope Leo a Man of Action on Sexual Abuse Cases? Or the Opposite?
For some survivors, he was a hero. Others who reported abuse said he failed them.
Chinese Police Detain Dozens of Writers Over Gay Erotic Online Novels
The genre known as Boys’ Love, stories written mostly by and for straight women, has been in the authorities’ sights for years.
Budapest Pride Parade Will Go On Despite Orban’s Ban. How Will He Respond?
Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s party enacted the ban, trying to create a dilemma for the opposition leader. Now it is the government that faces a […]
A Special ‘Climate’ Visa? People in Tuvalu Are Applying Fast.
Nearly half the citizens of the tiny Pacific Island nation have already applied in a lottery for Australian visas amid an existential threat from global […]
Cocaine Is the Fastest-Growing Illegal Drug Worldwide. Here’s Why.
A United Nations report found a rise in users, confiscation and deaths as cocaine trafficking expands into Africa and Asia, and violence spreads into Europe.