Your Thursday Briefing
Biden and Putin meet in Geneva.
‘Springsteen on Broadway’ is coming back, but not for guests who can’t prove F.D.A.-approved vaccinations.
The venue, the St. James Theatre, is offering no exceptions for people who are unable or unwilling to be vaccinated.
Watch Live: China Sends Astronauts to Space Station
China launches the Shenzhou-12 spacecraft carrying three astronauts from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center to the partially constructed Tianhe space station where they will stay for three months.
Watch Live: China Sends Astronauts to Space Station
China launches the Shenzhou-12 spacecraft carrying three astronauts from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center to the partially constructed Tianhe space station where they will stay for three months.
With Putin, Biden Tries to Forge a Bond of Self-Interest, Not Souls
Theirs seems likely to be a strained and frustrating association, one where the two leaders may maintain a veneer of civil discourse even as they joust on the international stage.
U.S. Ends Trump Policy Limiting Asylum for Gang and Domestic Violence Survivors
The decision will affect tens of thousands of cases moving through backlogged immigration courts.
Biden and Putin Express Desire for Better Relations at Summit Shaped by Disputes
After their first summit meeting, the two leaders described each other with respect but resolved none of the disagreements that have sent U.S.-Russian ties to their lowest level since the Cold War.
CureVac’s Covid-19 Vaccine Disappoints in Clinical Trial
A preliminary analysis showed that CureVac’s mRNA vaccine had an efficacy of just 47 percent. “This is pretty devastating for them,” one expert said.
Israelis Wonder When or Whether Netanyahu Will Exit Official Residence
Even after the new government took over on Sunday, the outgoing prime minister vowed to be back in office soon and hosted at least one former dignitary as if he were still running the show.