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.