Israeli Ultranationalist Aims to Oust Netanyahu

Naftali Bennett, leader of the Yamina party, said on Sunday that he would work with the centrist Yair Lapid and other opposition leaders to form a coalition government that would force Benjamin Netanyahu, the longtime prime minister, out of office.


Can a New ‘Change Government’ Change Israel?

The main players in the latest twist in Israeli politics have very different agendas, but one common goal: unseating Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.


Britain Accelerates Relocation of Afghan Interpreters to U.K.

Britain will expedite the relocation of Afghan staff, largely interpreters, who worked for the country’s armed forces and are at increasing risk ahead of the withdrawal of U.S. and NATO troops.


Around the world, dogs are being trained to sniff out the coronavirus.


From One Child to Three: How China’s Family Planning Policies Have Evolved

For decades, couples were generally limited to one child to slow population growth. With a potential demographic crisis looming, the government now wants them to have more.


A Siege, a Supply Run and a Descent Into a Decade-Old Battle

‘Do you have body armor?’ the Afghan pilot asked us as we prepared for a trip to outposts surrounded by the Taliban.


On the Covid Front Lines, When Not Getting Belly Rubs

In Thailand and around the world, dogs are being trained to sniff out the coronavirus in people. So far, the results have been impressive.


The Vogueing Protesters of Bogotá

“We were scared, but the people and the love from the public was our gasoline to go up there and confront the police,” said one.


North Korea Releases Its First Response to Moon-Biden Summit

In its first reaction to President Biden’s summit with President Moon Jae-in of South Korea, North Korean state media warned of an arms race.


Your Monday Briefing

Major shifts in Israeli politics.