Macron Visits Beirut After the Blast

President Emmanuel Macron of France visited Beirut, Lebanon, to offer his support after a deadly explosion in the city, he also spoke of efforts to fight corruption.


Even Asymptomatic People Carry the Coronavirus in High Amounts

Researchers in South Korea found that roughly 30 percent of those infected never develop symptoms yet probably spread the virus.


Dozens Charged in Hong Kong for Taking Part in Tiananmen Protest

The charges against 24 people for attending an annual vigil are the latest signs of an intensifying crackdown on the pro-democracy movement.


Video Shows Beirut Bride at the Moment of the Blast

Just as Israa Seblani was posing for her wedding video, an explosion tore through the city — leaving more than 135 dead and thousands injured.


Hawa Abdi, Doctor Who Aided Thousands in Somalia, Dies at 73

Dr. Abdi turned her family’s land into a hospital and camp that treated and supported legions of people displaced during a civil war.


Lawmakers Aim to Prevent Trump From Bypassing Ban on Armed Drone Sales

Senators from both parties say President Trump cannot be allowed to help drone technology proliferate, and they want it to be kept away from Saudi Arabia in particular.


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Our picks for August, including ‘Project Power,’ ‘Doctor Sleep’ and ‘Portrait of a Lady on Fire.’

Coronavirus Briefing: What Happened Today

News on school reopenings — and closings — from New York, Chicago, Kenya and beyond.

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