‘A Wake-Up Call’: Massive Wildfires Pierce Madrid’s Bubble
Madrid is booming, culturally and economically, but the wildfires raging within a short drive of the capital have provided a reality check.
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Drilling for Oil the Old-Fashioned Way in ‘Little Texas,’ Indonesia
Small pumps and truck engines are used to extract crude from the ground in parts of the country, which has tens of thousands of community-ru…
‘Better Chemistry’: Has the Trump-Zelensky Relationship Thawed?
President Trump will meet his Ukrainian counterpart in Washington this week. President Volodymyr Zelensky will also attend the funeral of Se…
He Helped China Repress Uyghurs. He Says He’s a Victim, Too.
After nearly 10 years carrying out Chinese government repression in Xinjiang, a former police officer is now seeking asylum in Germany.
Asia’s Tourist Hot Spots Are Missing a Staple: Europeans
Soaring airfares and disruptions to Middle Eastern travel hubs are keeping many travelers away from destinations in Cambodia, Thailand and I…
The Iran War Is Making Noodles Costlier 4,500 Miles Away
Some staple dishes in Asia are no longer as affordable to purchase or prepare. Customers and food sellers alike are feeling the pinch.
Minnesota Judge Blocks First State Ban on Prediction Markets
The law, which would make it a felony for most prediction markets to operate and advertise in the state, was set to take effect on Saturday.
Fauci, in Private Diary, Reflected on Covid’s Origins and His Own Fame
Private entries, released by a Republican senator, have reignited a furious debate over whether Covid-19 leaked from a lab.
AIPAC Attacks and an ‘Ogre’ Jab: 6 Takeaways From Michigan’s Senate Debate
At the final debate before next week’s Democratic primary for Senate, Dr. Abdul El-Sayed and Representative Haley Stevens showcased their …
OpenAI Close to Landing $500 Billion Data Center With Nvidia’s Backing
The chipmaking giant is in talks with OpenAI to provide a $250 billion financial backstop for the project, which would be among the largest …
Trump Backs New Talks but It’s Unclear What He Hopes to Achieve This Time
Iran denied President Trump’s claim that it wants to talk, and gave no sign that it would make concessions or speak directly with U.S. off…
After Watching Luxury Cars Drag Race, Trump Blames High Costs on Biden
The president also assured supporters that negotiations over ending the war in Iran, a conflict that has sent fuel and energy prices soaring…