How the Kremlin Lures Africans Into Russia’s War in Ukraine

A growing number of men across the continent say they are being promised jobs in Russia, only to be forced into the war. Some go as mercenaries, but many more are drawn unwittingly.

Why are Africans Fighting in Russia’s War in Ukraine?

Some see a clear explanation: Russia needs more troops, and young men in Africa desperately need jobs.

China Seeks an Advantage With Both Trump and Iran as War Evolves

With President Trump’s visit to Beijing looming, China is pushing Iran to negotiate even as its companies export material that could be used by Iran’s military.

DeepSeek’s Sequel

China made the inner workings of the A.I. model open to all, and that’s starting to look like a soft-power win.

3 Dead in Hantavirus Outbreak Aboard Cruise Ship, W.H.O. Says

One case of the infection has been confirmed in a laboratory, and there are five additional suspected cases, the organization said on Sunday.

‘Wartime Relic’ Explodes Under Campfire in Austria, Injuring Five Children

The children, aged 10 to 14, were taken to a hospital for treatment after the explosion in Upper Austria, the police said.

What to Know About Elections in West Bengal and Other Indian States

Vote counting starts on Monday after over 154 million people participated in elections for state legislatures last month. The contests can tilt the balance of power for the whole country.

The U.S. Set Off a Corruption Scandal That Is Gripping Mexico

The U.S. indictment of a Mexican governor has spotlighted cartel corruption, strained cross-border relations and handed President Claudia Sheinbaum a thorny choice.

How Israel Is Using the Same Tactics in Lebanon That It Did in Gaza

Satellite images, photos and videos show the scope of widespread demolitions in southern Lebanon.

Global Demand for Rare Earth Minerals Is Intensifying Criminal Threats in the Amazon Rainforest

Global demand for critical minerals, used to build drones and electric cars, is surging, setting of a new wave of criminality in the world’s largest rainforest.