Hundreds of thousands of Palestinians have fled Israel’s assault on Gaza City, but many are believed to remain, having nowhere to go or no means to leave.
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U.K. ‘Grooming Gang’ Leader Sentenced to 35 Years for Rape
Seven men in all were sentenced on Wednesday over their roles in a decades-old national scandal in Britain involving child sexual abuse.
London’s Cultural Scene Abides, Despite the Shaky Art Market
Yes, there is less cash floating around. But museums are still mounting big shows, Frieze continues apace and local artists say there is nowhere they would rather be.
Pope Leo Calls for Unity on Climate at a Divided Moment
The pope invoked his predecessor, Francis, for whom the environment was a core issue, but stopped short of criticizing world leaders dismissive of climate change.
At Frieze London, Ha Bik Chuen’s Collagraphs are on Display
Print plates and collagraphs by Ha Bik Chuen have drawn increasing interest from collectors and will be shown at Frieze Masters.
The Artist Ana Segovia Wants You to Look Closer at that Cowboy
The Mexican painter is a master at directing viewers’ gaze. Now, he is using that power to turn gender roles and machismo upside-down.
Irish Hotelier Accuses Qatari Royals of Scheme to Get Free Labor
A lawsuit accuses members of the emirate’s ruling family of stringing the Irish hotelier, Patrick McKillen, along on high-end developments as “part of a yearslong pattern of illegal racketeering.”
The Global Sumud Flotilla Is Approaching Gaza. Here’s What to Know.
Israel’s government has said it will do whatever is necessary to keep the Global Sumud Flotilla from reaching the Gaza Strip.
Irish Hotelier Accuses Qatari Royals of Scheme to Get Free Labor
A lawsuit accuses members of the emirate’s ruling family of stringing the Irish hotelier, Patrick McKillen, along on high-end developments as “part of a yearslong pattern of illegal racketeering.”
The Global Sumud Flotilla Is Approaching Gaza. Here’s What to Know.
Israel’s government has said it will do whatever is necessary to keep the Global Sumud Flotilla from reaching the Gaza Strip.
In the Philippines, Search Teams Look for Survivors of Deadly Earthquake
At least 69 people were killed in Cebu Province by the 6.9-magnitude temblor — including 10 in a village built as a haven for survivors of a previous disaster.
Trump Promises to Defend Qatar, a Reassurance After Israel’s Strike
An executive order says an attack on Qatar would be treated as a threat to the U.S., bolstering security commitments to a key Gulf ally after Israel’s strike on Doha last month.
Tony Blair, Tapped by Trump for Gaza Plan, Brings Peace Expertise and Baggage
After helping negotiate peace in Northern Ireland, the former prime minister’s reputation was tarnished by his role in the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq. Is he stepping into another diplomatic quagmire?
Gaza City Exodus as Israel Expands Offensive Is Overwhelming Aid Efforts
Hospitals are overflowing, water is low and diseases are spreading as hundreds of thousands of Palestinians flee south to escape Israel’s expanded ground offensive.
Moscow Indicates Retaliation if Europe Uses Russian Assets for Ukraine
Amid a plan to lend $165 billion to Ukraine using Russian state assets, European officials are mindful of the possibility of Russian blowback as they gather Wednesday to discuss the idea.
Oktoberfest Closed Because of Bomb Threat in Munich
The German authorities said the rare decision was taken after an earlier explosion in a residential area of the city.
Time Running Out for Trapped Students After School Collapse in Indonesia
Workers rushed to free potential survivors two days after an Islamic boarding school collapsed during a prayer service, killing at least three students.
Gaza City Exodus as Israel Expands Offensive Is Overwhelming Aid Efforts
Hospitals are overflowing, water is low and diseases are spreading as hundreds of thousands of Palestinians flee south to escape Israel’s expanded ground offensive.
Time Running Out for Trapped Students After School Collapse in Indonesia
Workers rushed to free potential survivors two days after an Islamic boarding school collapsed during a prayer service, killing at least three students.
I Interviewed a Doctor in Sudan. Days Later, He Was Killed.
Dr. Omar Selik’s raw, urgent testimony from a besieged city cut through the fog of war and crystallized the depravity of the conflict. And then he was gone.
What Is Europe’s ‘Drone Wall’?
The European Union is talking about shoring up defenses in its eastern airspace. Recent Russian drone incursions have lent urgency to the project.
Time Running Out for Trapped Students After School Collapse in Indonesia
Workers rushed to free potential survivors two days after an Islamic boarding school collapsed during a prayer service, killing at least three students.
I Interviewed a Doctor in Sudan. Days Later, He Was Killed.
Dr. Omar Selik’s raw, urgent testimony from a besieged city cut through the fog of war and crystallized the depravity of the conflict. And then he was gone.
Earthquake in Philippines Kills Dozens, Officials Say
The 6.9-magnitude earthquake shook the province of Cebu, killing at least 69 people and injuring more than 150. Heavy rainfall has hampered rescue efforts.
Oktoberfest Closed Because of Bomb Threat in Munich
The German authorities said the rare decision was taken after an earlier explosion in a residential area of the city.
Internet Blackout in Afghanistan Enters 3rd Day
Banking services have stopped, planes are grounded and aid distribution has been halted. The scope of the blackout is rare, even for a government that has increasingly rolled back freedoms.
U.S. Eases Visa Restrictions on South Korean Workers
The agreement came after an ICE raid on a factory in Georgia outraged one of America’s key allies.
Can This Japanese City Make Residents Put Down Their Smartphones?
The authorities in Toyoake, Japan, introduced a rule limiting the use of digital devices to two hours per day outside of work and school. Some residents say it is an overreach.
What Is Europe’s ‘Drone Wall’?
The European Union is talking about shoring up defenses in its eastern airspace. Recent Russian drone incursions have lent urgency to the project.
China Displays Its Gizmos and Ambition, but Fewer Answers on Trade
The vast Global Digital Trade Expo in Hangzhou stood as a rebuke to U.S. efforts to hem in China’s technology. But the real competition is internal, and profits are hard to find.
Can This Japanese City Make Residents Put Down Their Smartphones?
The authorities in Toyoake, Japan, introduced a rule limiting the use of digital devices to two hours per day outside of work and school. Some residents say it is an overreach.
South Carolina prosecutor seeks death penalty in murder case after Biden reduced sentence to life
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Ohio county agrees to $7M settlement over man’s death after jail guards restrained him, family says
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National Flood Insurance Program is set to expire Tuesday, halting new policies and some home loans
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Nebraska joins Trump program to use public money for private school tuition
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