Israel Intensifies Strikes on Beirut, Targeting Areas Once Considered Safe
The Israeli military widened its attacks to the districts in the center of the Lebanese capital, destroying buildings, forcing residents to …
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He Lost a Leg for Russia. Then, He Says, His Country Betrayed Him.
Imprisoned for murder, Aleksandr Abbasov-Derskhan sought a new start in life and freedom by signing up to fight in Ukraine. But he says prom…
Betting on Ayatollah’s Ouster Ignites Ire Over Prediction Markets
Bettors are angry that Kalshi, citing a policy against death bets, did not pay on wagers. And with signs of trading on government secrets, s…
As Iran War Drags On, Europe Wants to Avoid a New Migration Crisis
A decade ago, a surge in migration to Europe spurred the far-right’s rise. European leaders now fear the Iran war could set off another cr…
Trump Promised the ‘World’s Lowest’ Drug Prices. We Checked the Numbers.
The TrumpRx website claims to offer the best prices for medications. Here’s where Americans still pay more — and much more.
The Faroe Islands Are Changing Some of Europe’s Strictest Abortion Rules
A new law allowing abortion up to 12 weeks will be a major shift in an archipelago of 55,000 people, and there are strong feelings on both s…
Trump’s Friendship With Japan’s Leader Faces Test Over Iran
In Washington on Thursday, President Trump is expected to press Sanae Takaichi for military help in the Strait of Hormuz. But she faces cons…
Netanyahu Hopes Strikes on Iran Will Lead to Uprising and Regime Change
Israeli attacks have targeted the command centers of Iran’s repressive, internal security forces in hopes that Iranians will overthrow the…
Cuban Americans Will Be Allowed to Own Businesses in Cuba, but Is That Enough?
The Cuban government announced that Cubans living abroad can own and invest in businesses, but experts said they were disappointed that the …
Here’s What Happened in the War in the Middle East on Tuesday
The deaths of two top Iranian officials were announced on Tuesday, while President Trump once again lashed out at NATO allies who refused to…