On the Scrappy Fringes of French Politics, Marine Le Pen Tries to Rebrand

Marine Le Pen, the far-right leader and main challenger to President Emmanuel Macron in next year’s election, wants to persuade voters that she and her party can govern France.


Why is Covid Killing So Many Young Children in Brazil? Doctors Are Baffled

Experts believe Brazil’s overloaded hospital system and uneven access to health care are among the reasons babies and small children are succumbing to the virus at a high rate.


Yitzhak Arad, Who Led Holocaust Study Center in Israel, Dies at 94

A survivor of the Nazis, Mr. Arad was an esteemed scholar and the longtime chairman of the Yad Vashem complex of museums and archives in Jerusalem.


In Washington, Hundreds Take Part in Pro-Palestinian Protests

News of the march to the U.S. Capitol spread largely through social media and word of mouth, including during Friday prayers at local mosques.


Australia’s First Repatriation Flight from India Returns Half Empty

The Australian government says 70 people were barred from boarding the plane after they or someone close to them tested positive for Covid.


Nurses’ Union Condemns C.D.C.'s New Mask Advice

The union of registered nurses called on the federal agency to revise its guidance, saying that “lives are in the balance.”


Yitzhak Arad, Who Led Holocaust Study Center in Israel, Dies at 94

A survivor of the Nazis, Mr. Arad was an esteemed scholar and the longtime chairman of the Yad Vashem complex of museums and archives in Jerusalem.


Greece Opens Its Doors to International Tourists

Greek television showed islanders on Mykonos, one of the country’s most popular summer destinations, painting cobblestone streets with whitewash in anticipation.


Israel Strikes Gaza Tower Housing A.P. and Other News Media

An Israeli airstrike destroyed a prominent building in Gaza City on Saturday that housed media outlets, including The Associated Press and Al Jazeera. The Israel Defense Forces said it gave an advanced warning for civilians to evacuate.


Biden Calls on Israel and Palestinian Leaders to Protect Civilians

President Biden backed Israel’s right to defend itself while urging the nation to protect civilians after the Israeli military destroyed a building housing the offices of journalists.