Hundreds Hurt in Clashes at Aqsa Mosque as Tension Rises in Jerusalem

Anger was already building in response to the looming expulsion of several Palestinian families from their homes in the city.


Australian Company Loses Ugg Trademark Battle

The case hit a nerve for Australians, who consider the footwear a national, if unfashionable, symbol. But the brand’s owner in the United States had mounted a legal challenge against the idea that “ugg” is a generic term.


Cracked Lake Bed Is a Stark Symbol of Taiwan’s Drought. Influencers Take Notice.

The parched bottom of Sun Moon Lake, once a popular tourist spot, has become popular on Instagram as residents pray for rain.


Your Monday Briefing

Rising vaccination rates in Europe.


Your Monday Briefing

Rising vaccination rates in Europe.


Paris Teenager’s New Gig: Would-Be Queen of Italy. A Nation Shrugs.

The son of Italy’s last king has tapped his teen granddaughter to eventually lead the House of Savoy, pretenders to Italy’s defunct throne. “Totally illegitimate,” says a rival clan.


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A vaccine crisis in India.


Fauci Says Indoor Mask Guidance Should Ease With Vaccinations

The comments from President Biden’s chief medical adviser came just two days after the C.D.C. belatedly highlighted the danger of airborne transmission.


India's Covid Patients Suffer a Fungal Threat: Mucormycosis

The condition, known as mucormycosis, seems to be infecting some Covid patients with weakened immune systems and underlying conditions, particularly diabetes.


Bombing Targeting Girls at Afghan High School Kills 50 People

A car bombing killed at least 50 people and wounded more than 100 outside a high school in Kabul on Saturday while girls were leaving class. Afghan officials placed blame on the Taliban, though they have denied responsibility.