Worn down by hundreds of days of military service, fewer Israeli reservists are turning up for duty. Others are refusing to fight in a war […]
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Russian Missile and Drone Attack Kills at Least 4 in Kyiv
The strikes on Ukraine’s capital early Thursday injured more than 30 people and left others trapped under rubble, officials said.
North Korea’s Leader, Kim Jong-un, to Attend Military Parade in Beijing
He will get a chance to meet the leaders of China and Russia, North Korea’s two most important allies, at a time when he is […]
What to Know About Jimmy Lai’s Trial in Hong Kong
The media tycoon, jailed since 2020, ran a now-defunct newspaper that was critical of the government.
Jimmy Lai’s Freedom May Now Hinge on Beijing and Trump
As the outspoken Hong Kong publisher awaits a verdict, his trial has become a test of China’s resolve to crush dissent, and of whether President […]
Austria’s Hills Are Still Alive, 60 Years Later
In Salzburg, an anniversary of “The Sound of Music” looks grand through a child’s eyes, even if the locals are gazing elsewhere.
El Salvador Enacts Military-Style Rules on Haircuts and More in Schools
President Nayib Bukele says that his new education minister, a military officer, will restore discipline to schools where gangs once recruited. A school workers’ union […]
Late-Night Killing of a Teenage Girl on a Bicycle Unnerves Amsterdam
A 17-year-old was stabbed to death as she rode home after a night out. Her killing has shaken a city where cycling safely at any […]
Trump Is Set to Host a Meeting on Gaza. How Close Is an Israel-Hamas Cease-Fire?
The president’s Middle East envoy signaled that the war would be settled before the end of the year, but seemed to rule out a temporary […]
Germany Proposes Plan to Boost Recruitment or Resort to Draft
Some detractors think the new bill is too weak to fill the recruitment gap. Others worry it will inevitably lead to forced conscription.