Your Friday Briefing

The New York Times | May 20, 2021, 5:16 p.m. | Original

Israel and Hamas have agreed to a cease-fire.

W.H.O. Notes Steep Drop in New Cases in Europe Over Past Month

The New York Times | May 20, 2021, 2:25 p.m. | Original

The sharp decline in cases comes as the European Union prepares to allow vaccinated tourists to return.

E.U. Lawmaker Block Investment Pact With China

The New York Times | May 20, 2021, 1:37 p.m. | Original

The European Parliament voted to refuse to ratify an investment agreement with China until Beijing lifts sanctions on European critics.

Aftermath of Overnight Airstrikes in Gaza

The New York Times | May 20, 2021, 11:15 a.m. | Original

Bombings in Gaza eased overnight amid expectations that a cease-fire could be coming.

Past Israel-Hamas Cease-Fire Periods Didn't Always Hold

The New York Times | May 20, 2021, 7:34 a.m. | Original

In all, nine truces came and went before the 2014 conflict ended.

The Myth of Labor Shortages

The New York Times | May 20, 2021, 6:42 a.m. | Original

Is the U.S. suffering from a labor shortage? If so, capitalism has an answer.

Washington and Europe push harder for peace, driven partly by domestic politics.

The New York Times | May 20, 2021, 5:56 a.m. | Original

Philippines Pauses Sending Workers to Israel as Conflict Persists

The New York Times | May 20, 2021, 3:56 a.m. | Original

The announcement came a day after a rocket attack by Hamas militants killed two Thai agricultural workers and wounded at least seven others.

Your Thursday Briefing

The New York Times | May 20, 2021, 12:34 a.m. | Original

A possible Israel-Hamas cease-fire.

Israeli officials say cease-fire may be reached within two days.

The New York Times | May 19, 2021, 10:28 p.m. | Original