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Middle East Crisis: Spain, Norway and Ireland Recognize a Palestinian State, a Blow to Israel
The European nations joined scores of others that recognize Palestinian statehood, which Israel has long opposed.
America’s Monster
How the United States backed kidnapping, torture and murder in Afghanistan.
By Azam Ahmed,Matthieu Aikins and Bryan Denton
Iran’s Supreme Leader Leads Funeral Prayers for President
State news media in Iran reported that the political leader of Hamas was in the capital for the funeral. Many foreign dignitaries attended.
By Cassandra Vinograd and Leily Nikounazar
Sunak Announces U.K. Elections for July 4, Months Earlier Than Expected
The opposition Labour Party has been ahead in most polls by double digits in recent months.
By Mark Landler
Iran’s Use of Proxy Warfare Likely to Persist, Experts Say
The sudden death of President Ebrahim Raisi is not expected to affect the actions of groups like Hezbollah and the Houthis, which are vital to Iran’s power.
By Alissa J. Rubin
News Analysis
Kenyan President’s State Visit: An Antidote to U.S. Troubles in Africa?
The White House is hosting President William Ruto of Kenya for a state dinner this week, an embrace that both countries urgently need.
By Declan Walsh
Investigating a Monster: What We Found and How We Did It
The end of the war in Afghanistan and the fall of its government allowed us to reach previously inaccessible records, places and people, documenting the bloody history of a key American ally.
By Azam Ahmed
As they evacuated from the fighting in Ukraine, the passengers already thought of what they left behind.
By Emile Ducke
In One Image
Under Relentless Russian Assault, Ukraine Adopts a Defensive Crouch
As Moscow’s forces retake land from which they were ousted at the end of 2022, the Ukrainian military has adopted a strategy of fighting while slowly falling back to more heavily fortified positions.
By Andrew E. Kramer and Finbarr O’Reilly
‘Dropping Very Dramatically’: What Deadly Turbulence Did to a Flight
Singapore Airlines flight SQ321 was a rare instance of turbulence resulting in a death.
By Sui-Lee Wee and Muktita Suhartono
French Leader Heads to Pacific Outpost Gripped by Deadly Unrest
It remains unclear what strategy President Emmanuel Macron of France will pursue to defuse tensions in New Caledonia, where six people have died in recent days.
By Pete McKenzie
Dominican President Abinader Wins Re-election in a Landslide
In election results made official Tuesday night, President Luis Abinader easily won his re-election bid, helped by restrictions on Haitian migrants, a vibrant economy and an anti-corruption drive.
By Simon Romero and Hogla Enecia Pérez
Power Struggle in Vietnam Brings Third President in Less Than 2 Years
But it remains unclear whether Gen. To Lam, the new president, can rise to the post of the top leader, the chief of the Vietnamese Communist Party.
By Sui-Lee Wee
Belgium’s 2024 Election: What to Know
Belgium, a small yet politically significant country, will hold federal, regional, and E.U. elections on June 9, for control of its complex, layered governance structure.
By Koba Ryckewaert
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Dispatches
More in Dispatches ›When a Tale of Migration Is Not Just Fiction
When the director and crew of “Io Capitano” toured Senegal with their acclaimed movie, audiences responded with their life stories.
By Elian Peltier and Annika Hammerschlag
Dancing Past the Venus de Milo
The Louvre is joining in the celebration for the Olympics by opening up for dance and exercise classes early in the morning. Tickets sold out in a flash.
By Catherine Porter and Dmitry Kostyukov
Noisy, Gaudy and Spiritual: Young Pilgrims Embrace an Ancient Goddess
On an island whose religious diversity is part of its democratic identity, many of the faithful participating in a pilgrimage for Mazu, Goddess of the Sea, were in their 20s and teens.
By Chris Buckley,Amy Chang Chien and Lam Yik Fei
In Western Ukraine, a Community Wrestles With Patriotism or Survival
As the war drags on, communities that were steadfast in their commitment to the effort have been shaken by the unending violence on the front line.
By Natalia Yermak and Brendan Hoffman
A Gen Z Resistance, Cut Off From Data Plans
Even through the Myanmar army’s communications blackout, residents of a conflict zone find moments of grace, and occasional connectivity, away from the battlefield.
By Hannah Beech and Adam Ferguson
The Global Profile
More in The Global Profile ›First, He Conquered Paris. Now, a Japanese Chef Wants to Become a Brand.
Kei Kobayashi, who earned three Michelin stars in France, has come home to build an empire.
By Motoko Rich and Kiuko Notoya
After Her Sister Wed at 11, a Girl Began Fighting Child Marriage at 13
Memory Banda’s battle, which she has been waging since she was a teenager in a village in Malawi, started with a poignant question: “Why should this be happening to girls so young?”
By Rabson Kondowe
A Portrait Artist Fit for a King (but Not a President)
Jonathan Yeo, about to unveil a major new painting of King Charles III, also counts Hollywood royalty (Nicole Kidman) and prime ministers (Tony Blair) as past subjects. But George W. Bush eluded him.
By Mark Landler
A Novelist Who Finds Inspiration in Germany’s Tortured History
Jenny Erpenbeck became a writer when her childhood and her country, the German Democratic Republic, disappeared, swallowed by the materialist West.
By Steven Erlanger
Forbidden to Watch Films as a Child, He Now Directs Somalia’s Top Shows
Abshir Rageh had to sneak out from home to see bootleg Indian films and “Rambo” at a makeshift cinema. Now, he’s creating dramas that draw millions of online views in a country inching toward stability.
By Abdi Latif Dahir
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Culture and Sports
More in Culture and Sports ›The Premier League’s Asterisk Season
As it concludes an epic title race, soccer’s richest competition is a picture of health on the field. Away from it, the league faces lawsuits, infighting and the threat of government regulation.
By Rory Smith and Tariq Panja
Soccer’s Governing Body Delays Vote on Palestinian Call to Bar Israel
FIFA said it would solicit legal advice before taking up a motion from the Palestinian Football Association to suspend Israel over its actions in Gaza and the West Bank.
By Tariq Panja
Scandal Brought Reforms to Soccer. Its Leaders Are Rolling Them Back.
FIFA tried to put a corruption crisis behind by changing its rules and claiming its governance overhaul had the endorsem*nt of the Justice Department. U.S. officials say that was never the case.
By Tariq Panja
Ahead of Olympics, World Anti-Doping Agency Faces a Trust Crisis
Concerns are growing that the body whose job is keeping sports free of illegal drugs is failing at that mission, leading Congress to question U.S. support.
By Michael S. Schmidt,Jenny Vrentas and Tariq Panja
A Race the Whole World Is Watching
A three-team race is deciding this year’s Premier League champion. The competition’s global reach means a significant portion of the world’s population is following along.
By Muktita Suhartono,Elian Peltier,Shawna Richer and Rory Smith
Read The Times in Spanish
More in Read The Times in Spanish ›Ebrahim Raisi, presidente de Irán, muere a los 63 años
El clérigo chiita de línea dura era considerado posible sucesor del líder supremo de Irán. Su muerte en un accidente de helicóptero ocurre en un momento de turbulencia su país.
By Erika Solomon and Farnaz Fassihi
La crisis del agua empeora en Ciudad de México
Una confluencia de factores como el cambio climático, la expansión urbanística y una infraestructura deficiente ha llevado a la capital mexicana al borde de una severa crisis de agua.
By James Wagner,Emiliano Rodríguez Mega,Somini Sengupta and César Rodríguez
El presidente de República Dominicana se encamina a ganar la reelección
Luis Abinader se apoyó en políticas migratorias nativistas, una economía fuerte y un esfuerzo anticorrupción.
By Simon Romero and Hogla Enecia Pérez
Fiscal de la CPI pide la detención del primer ministro de Israel y los líderes de Hamás
Los jueces del tribunal deben aprobar el pedido, pero el anuncio supone un duro golpe para Benjamín Netanyahu y probablemente avivará las críticas internacionales a la estrategia bélica de Israel en Gaza.
By Matthew Mpoke Bigg and Patrick Kingsley
El kitesurf le cambió la vida a un niño wayú, y a su comunidad en Colombia
El deporte llegó a la comunidad indígena de Beto Gómez hace casi dos décadas. A pesar de enfrentar cierta resistencia, ahora es el único kitesurfista profesional con raíces wayú.
By James Wagner and Federico Rios
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Spain, Norway and Ireland Recognize Palestinian State, Further Isolating Israel
The moves, while largely symbolic, were welcomed by Palestinians and denounced by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who called them “a prize for terrorism.”
By Aaron Boxerman,Emma Bubola and Michael Levenson
Thursday Briefing: How ‘America’s Monster’ Operated in Afghanistan
Plus, three European countries recognize a Palestinian state.
By Amelia Nierenberg
news analysis
The War Is Shifting Europe’s Politics Away From Israel
The recognition of Palestinian statehood by Spain, Ireland and Norway highlights the changing center of gravity, but there also are staunchly pro-Israel nations in Europe.
By Matina Stevis-Gridneff
New footage is released of Hamas fighters taking female soldiers hostage.
The Israeli military showed family members of the hostages the video a few weeks ago and gave them a copy on Tuesday, which they shared.
By Aaron Boxerman
Why a Prosecutor Went Public With Arrest Warrant Requests for Hamas and Israeli Leaders
What to know about Karim Khan’s decision to seek arrest warrants for three Hamas leaders as well as Israel’s prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, and defense minister, Yoav Gallant.
By Amanda Taub
Holocaust Death Toll on English Channel Island Is Raised by Hundreds
A panel of academics said it found more conclusive evidence of how many people were killed during the Nazi occupation of Alderney, one of the Channel Islands in British territory.
By Claire Moses
TimesVideo
Sunak Calls for a Snap General Election in the U.K.
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak of Britain announced July 4 as the date for general elections.
By Reuters
What Does It Mean to Recognize a Palestinian State?
The move by three European countries fits into a long-term goal of Palestinian leaders to secure diplomatic acceptance, but the immediate impact may be limited.
By Matthew Mpoke Bigg
Israel Responds to Move to Recognize Palestinian State by Withholding Funds
The finance minister’s office signaled that the decision, which could worsen the Palestinians’ dire economic crisis, was a response to Spain, Norway and Ireland recognizing Palestinian statehood.
By Aaron Boxerman
Recognizing a Palestinian State, Ireland Nods to its Own History
Simon Harris, Ireland’s prime minister, invoked his nation’s struggle for independence from Britain and its decades of violent sectarian conflict.
By Megan Specia
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