As Israel Entrenches, Frustration With Hezbollah Turns to Support
With the cease-fire fraying and Israel demolishing villages in the south, many Hezbollah supporters in Lebanon are putting aside their annoyance with the group and turning to it for protection.
As Iranians Face War, There’s Still Solace in a Cafe
Cafes and coffee shops give Iranians affordable places to talk about their hopes, fears and the cost of living as well as to seek company in uncertain times.
Sofiane Pamart Emerged From France’s Rap Scene. Now, He’s Setting the Piano World on Fire.
Sofiane Pamart is on a mission to make his instrument as popular, and spectacular, as possible.
Myanmar’s Junta Claims ‘Benevolence’ for Aung San Suu Kyi. It Still Rules Cruelly.
Moving the deposed civilian leader to a “designated residence” for the rest of her prison sentence is part of an effort by Myanmar’s regime to portray legitimacy.
The Last Moments of Jeju Air Flight 2216
The crew of a stricken South Korean flight faced a cascade of unforgiving decisions in the last moments. The kind other pilots might look at and ask: What would I have done?
Violence Erupts in Australian Town After Arrest of Suspect in Girl’s Killing
Police in Alice Springs fired rubber bullets and tear gas to disperse an angry crowd demanding justice.
How Indigenous Acknowledgments Became a Target in Australia
Recognition of Aboriginal Australians has become standard at most public events. Increasingly, the right is taking aim at the practice.
What to Know About ‘Welcome to Country’ Ceremony Used by Indigenous Australians
The tradition, dating back thousands of years, is used by Indigenous Australians to greet visitors to their ancestral lands.
In Bulgaria, a New Government Challenges an Old Puppet Master
Delyan Peevski was a focus of protests that led to elections in April. A new government now promises to challenge his hold on power.
Lithuania Says It Broke Up Russian Sabotage and Murder Plots
The arrests of nine people are reminders of the threat Russia poses in Europe at a time when Washington has shifted focus to the Middle East.