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In Europe, the Total Solar Eclipse Is Hours Away
Sky watchers have flocked to places, from Iceland to Spain, where the moon will completely block the sun.
In Bali, a Quest to Restore the Sacred Glow of Fireflies
The insects, revered in local culture, are disappearing for many reasons, including rapid development to cater to tourists.
How Nigel Farage Ended Up Running Against a Man Dressed as a Trash Can
Nigel Farage forced a new election in his parliamentary seat after coming under pressure over his finances. His main challenger is Count Bin…
Total Eclipse
If you’re in Europe, get ready to gaze at the sky. But not without the right glasses.
Russia Releases Former U.S. Marine After 4 Years in Prison
The Kremlin released Robert Gilman, whose family and an advocacy group had said he was in dire physical condition, on “a humanitarian basi…
3 Presidents Before Trump Who Obscured Their Risky Travel Plans
President Trump was part of a particularly elaborate deception last month, boarding one jet before being spirited away to another.
Six Killed in Houthi Strikes on Red Sea Ship, Yemeni Government Says
The Yemeni government said the ship was carrying food supplies to a port on the Bab al-Mandab Strait. The Iran-backed Houthis have not comme…
Frenzy for Solar Eclipse Glasses Takes Over London
Ahead of Wednesday’s rare cosmic event, thousands of people in London are searching for protective eyewear, as prices surge and stocks sel…
Late-Night Hunt for Survivors After Deadly Colombian Quake
“We heard them screaming,” said one rescuer in Cali, where rescuers face a race against time to find the living.
Syrian Court Sentences Bashar al-Assad to Death in Absentia for War Crimes
The former president was convicted of crimes against humanity during the country’s civil war, the first verdict since he fled to Russia in…
Russian Civilian Deaths Are Growing Rapidly as Ukraine Expands Its Air War
The higher tempo of Ukrainian strikes has fueled discontent among Russians, but it is far from clear that it will change the Kremlin’s cal…