The Jailed Activist Left a Letter Behind. The Message: Keep Fighting.

Pham Doan Trang was harassed for years by the Vietnamese police, even beaten. In a letter, she foretold her arrest and called for an end to one-party rule.


World War II-Era ‘Earthquake Bomb’ Explodes in Polish Waters

Polish Navy divers tried to remotely neutralize a six-ton “Tallboy” dropped by the British, but the bomb had no intention of going quietly.


Pro-Democracy Protesters March in Thailand

Thousands of antigovernment demonstrators pushed past blockades as they marched to Government House in Bangkok in opposition to the Thai monarchy.


Your Thursday Briefing

Xi Jinping, BTS, Thailand protests: Here’s what you need to know.


Northern Ireland Announces Four-Week Lockdown

Northern Ireland’s first minister said a four-week lockdown would start Friday. With a population of about 1.8 million, the country reported an average of 900 new daily coronavirus cases this week.


Long Unseen Trove of Ancient Treasures Goes on Show in Rome

After decades of false starts and setbacks, the public can finally take a look at the Torlonia Collection.


Video Shows World War II Bomb Exploding

A British World War II bomb exploded during an effort to make it safe underwater by navy demolition specialists in northwestern Poland on Tuesday.


The Battle for the Senate

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‘This Is a War’: Cross-Border Fight Over Water Erupts in Mexico

Farmers in Mexico ambushed soldiers and seized a dam to stop water payments to the United States, in a sign of growing conflict over increasingly scarce resources.


The Future of Hotel Design

Mobile guest rooms, enhanced contactless room controls, robotic servers and pop-up dining areas are just a few of the ideas hotel designers are considering for the post-Covid travel world.