Rapes of Woman and 5-Year-Old Fuel Outrage in Pakistan

The girl’s burned body was found two days later. The woman was dragged from her car. The two cases have focused the country’s attention on its handling of sexual abuse.


News Quiz: Wildfires, Coronavirus, U.S. Open

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Rio Tinto Executives to Step Down After Miner Destroys Sacred Australian Sites

The mining giant’s chief executive was among those pushed out after shareholders revolted over the destruction of ancient Indigenous sites in Western Australia.


Your Friday Briefing

Brexit, Russian hacking, coronavirus deaths: Here’s what you need to know.


Your Friday Briefing

Indonesia hospitals, election hacking, Afghan peace talks: Here’s what you need to know.


Brexit Talks Hit Crisis as Boris Johnson Rejects Ultimatum

Europe has demanded the quick withdrawal of draft Brexit legislation that breaks international law. Britain has refused.


Netanyahu Apology to Bedouins Is Taken as an Affront

Critics and outraged officials accused the Israeli prime minister, on trial for corruption, of exploiting a tragic episode to discredit his own law enforcement agencies.


Russian Intelligence Hackers Are Back, Microsoft Warns, Aiming at Officials of Both Parties

China is also growing more adept at targeting campaign workers. But contrary to Trump administration warnings, Beijing is mostly aiming at Biden campaign officials.


Third Fire Destroys Remains of Europe’s Largest Refugee Camp

Nearly 12,000 refugees were left without shelter after days of fires set at the Moria camp on the Greek island of Lesbos.


Video Shows: New Fire Engulfs Beirut Port

Video shows flames erupting at an already damaged warehouse and a thick plume of smoke rising from the area.