Britain's Drug Regulator Endorses Pfizer-BioNTech's Vaccine for 12- to 15-Year-Olds

The final decision now rests with a committee advising the government on immunizations.


A Million Years of Data Confirms: Monsoons Are Likely to Get Worse

The annual summer monsoon in South Asia begins this month. A new study points to more destructive storms.


Massages for Men, Doubleheaders for Women

We look at the differences between men’s and women’s college sports.


A Historic Moment for Israeli Arabs, but With a Question Mark

An Arab party’s decision to join a right-leaning Israeli government would be an important, if uncertain, step toward inclusion rather than perpetual opposition.


The Sperm-Count ‘Crisis’ Doesn’t Add Up

Reports of a decline in male fertility rely on flawed assumptions, a new study contends.


How Fear and Covid-19 Tore Apart One New Delhi Neighborhood.

How fear, neglect and Covid-19 tore apart a single New Delhi neighborhood.


The Guardians of Australia’s Memory Try Crowdfunding

The National Archives’ funding crisis has sparked a discussion about whether we undervalue our country’s history.


New Zealand Court Clears Way for Murder Suspect’s Extradition to China

The Supreme Court insisted on assurances from Beijing that the man, accused of killing a Chinese woman in 2009, would not be tortured and would get a fair trial.


Your Friday Briefing

Italy’s uneven vaccine coverage.


Facebook Plans to End Hands-Off Approach to Politicians’ Posts

The social network, under pressure since barring former President Donald J. Trump, will no longer automatically give world leaders special treatment.