Putin’s War Will Soon Reach Russians’ Tax Bills
President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia appears on track to institute a rare tax increase on corporations and high earners, a move that reflects both the burgeoning costs of his…
Opinion | Israel Has a Choice to Make: Rafah or Riyadh
U.S. diplomacy to end the Gaza war and forge a new relationship with Saudi Arabia has been converging in recent weeks into a single giant choice for Israel and Prime…
Opinion | The Student-Led Protests Aren’t Perfect. That Doesn’t Mean They’re Not Right.
On Wednesday morning, on a corner across the street from Columbia University, a man dressed in black, a huge gold cross around his neck, brandished a sign that featured a…
Canada province seeks to ban public hard drug use
British Columbia wants to “urgently” restrict where drugs can be used under its decriminalisation project.
Baby orphan orca escapes Canadian lagoon after month of attempts
For weeks after her mother’s death, the young calf had been unwilling to swim through the narrow channel and under a bridge into open water, prompting a team of First…
Biden says he’s ready for election debate with Trump
US President says he is “happy” to face rival who claims he is ready “anytime, anywhere, anyplace”.
US teacher accused of racist deepfake of principal
The Baltimore-area principal was placed on leave and received death threats over the hoax clip.
Pentagon to ‘rush’ Patriot missiles to Ukraine
The $6bn package includes air defence munitions but not the missile systems Ukraine says it badly needs.
Emma Stone wants people to use her real first name
Emma chose the name change because Emily Stone – her real name – was taken by another actor.
Ellen DeGeneres: I got kicked out of showbusiness
DeGeneres returns to the spotlight with a new stand-up show – two years after her talk show ended.