Dispute Over a Coal Industry Pits Poland Against Its Neighbors

The Czech Republic has sued Poland over a lignite coal mine it says violates European environmental laws. Poles say it’s crucial for jobs and the local economy.


Your Monday Briefing

An emerging coalition in Israel.


Gaza Militant Group Says 17-Year-Old Killed by Airstrike Was a Member

The teen, Khaled al-Qanou, was one of 67 children killed in Gaza during the latest war between Israel and militants. It is against international law to recruit children to fight.


Israel Moves Toward Coalition Deal That Could Sideline Netanyahu

Naftali Bennett, an ultranationalist, and Yair Lapid, a centrist, have moved closer to forming a fragile coalition government that would oust the longtime prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu.


Josep Almudéver, 101, Dies; Last Known Veteran of International Brigades

He was one of many of the Brigades’ volunteers who viewed Spain’s Civil War as a broader fight against the advance of Fascism across Europe.


A Vaccine Side Effect Leaves Women Wondering: Why Isn’t the Pill Safer?

Scientists were alarmed by blood clots possibly linked to the J&J vaccine. Some women wondered if there shouldn’t be more concern about oral contraceptives.


Vietnam, Facing Covid Surge and New Variant, Tightens Restrictions

New social distancing requirements go into effect at midnight for the nine million residents of Ho Chi Minh City.


Several Automakers Halt Work at India Plants, Citing Pandemic

Renault-Nissan, Ford India and Hyundai Motor India, which are among more than a dozen major automakers in Chennai, cited the pandemic in suspending factory operations.


U.S. on Pace to Reach Biden's Covid Vaccination Goal

Some 62 percent of the country’s adults Americans have had at least one shot of a vaccine, and the U.S. is on pace to bring the number to 70 by July 4.


World War II U-boat Base Is Now a French Vaccine Center

A decommissioned submarine base is vaccinating 6,000 people a week.