America’s Death Gap
And what else you need to know today.
The Forgotten Colonial Forces of World War II
“There’s a scattered memory of their sacrifice all over Europe.” The Allied powers relied on colonial troops to defeat the Axis, but their contributions are not often recognized.
The Best Movies and TV Shows New to Netflix, Amazon and Stan in Australia in September
Our streaming picks for September, including ‘Away,’ ‘I’m Thinking of Ending Things' and ‘Enola Holmes’
Your Tuesday Briefing
Germany’s far right, “Hotel Rwanda,” Spain: Here’s what you need to know.
Saudi King Fires 2 Royals in Defense Corruption Inquiry
The king’s decision was based on Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s call for an investigation into “suspicious financial transactions at the defense ministry,” according to state news media.
Facebook Could Block Sharing of News Stories in Australia
The move, a response to pressure to pay publishers when their stories are posted on the social network, could add to internet silos springing up around the world.
TikTok Deal Faces Complications as U.S. and China Ratchet Up Tit-for-Tat
China’s new export rules, which could delay or scuttle a sale of TikTok, have further turned giant companies into pawns in a geopolitical struggle.
Your Tuesday Briefing
China’s exports, Mongolia protests, Indian Supreme Court: Here’s what you need to know.
India and China Face Off Again at Border as Troops Move In
After months of efforts to defuse tensions, soldiers rushed to shout in each others’ faces again. Though the confrontation wasn’t bloody, where it happened was significant.
Curbs on Mongolian Language Teaching Prompt Large Protests in China
“Mongolian is our mother language,” the students shouted. Rights activists say the demonstrations are the biggest in the northern region since 2011.