New Zealand is Racing to Vaccinate Its Endangered Birds Against Bird Flu
Conservation experts are trying to slow the march of the viral disease in a country that is home to rare and endangered bird species.
Musk, Money and Mars
SpaceX shares are down, but Elon Musk is still the richest man in the world. What’s next?
Malaysian Pilot Caught Smuggling 55 Pounds of Ecstasy Into Indonesia
A Malaysian pilot was arrested for smuggling more than 55 pounds of ecstasy into Jakarta’s main airport and told investigators that he was promised about $12,200 to transport the drugs.
Malaysian Pilot Smuggled 55 Pounds of Ecstasy Into Indonesia, Officials Say
The pilot, identified only by his initials, also tested positive for ecstasy and cocaine when he was arrested last week at the Jakarta airport, the Indonesian police said.
Iran Says It Is Nearing Final Agreement With Oman on Strait of Hormuz
The agreement on an acceptable route for ships to pass through the strait would effectively ratify Tehran’s control over the crucial waterway.
Climate Change Comes to Sesame Street
An episode this week focuses on the dangerous effects of warming, without mentioning climate change.
Russian Missile and Drone Attack on Kyiv Kills at Least 17
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine urged allies to provide his country with more missile interceptors after Russian missile attacks killed at least 17 people and wounded dozens more early Wednesday morning.
How China’s A.I. Is Surging Across Africa
In African tech hubs, developers are picking China’s cheap, freely available artificial intelligence models over more powerful U.S. ones.
Israel Strikes Lebanon After Accusing Hezbollah of Cease-Fire Violation
At the same time, Israeli and Lebanese negotiators were holding talks in Rome aimed at fostering a long-term diplomatic settlement.
Pope Leo Will Visit Peru, Where He Lived for Years, in November
The trip, which will also include Uruguay and Argentina, will be a homecoming of sorts for the American pontiff.