King Charles uses symbols to show support for Canada
14 hours ago Sean Coughlan Royal correspondent King Charles gave a warm welcome to the new Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney when he visited Buckingham Palace. It was another symbolic…
Geriatric Penguins Get a ‘Retirement Home’ at New England Aquarium
Six African Penguins at the New England Aquarium in Boston have made a new home on an island designed to address the aches and pains of aging.
How Ukraine’s Offensive in Russia’s Kursk Region Unraveled
At the height of the campaign, Ukrainian forces controlled some 500 square miles of Russian territory. Now they hold just a small sliver of land along the border.
U.S. to Withdraw From Group Investigating Responsibility for Ukraine Invasion
The decision is the latest indication of the Trump administration’s move away from holding President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia accountable for crimes committed against Ukrainians.
Canada’s Carney makes statement by choosing Europe, not US, for first foreign trip
Two European politicians, dressed symbolically in red and white, sent a message last week to Canada on social media declaring “we’ve got your back”. Also signalling support was King Charles,…
The 95-Year-Old Japanese Man Who Is the World’s Oldest Speedskater
When Iichi Marumo competed in his first international race seven years ago in Moscow, the Japanese speedskater moved down the ice at about the pace of a brisk jog. It…
At Gridiron Dinner, Jokes About Trump, Musk and Russia Abound
The annual Gridiron Club dinner in Washington on Saturday featured jokes about President Trump, the breakdown of the global order, Russia, Democrats’ uncertain future and, of course, Elon Musk. One…
East African Housekeepers Face Rape, Assault and Death in Saudi Arabia
Feith Shimila Murunga says her boss groped, beat and raped her. Mary Wanjiru Nyambura says she was thrown from a balcony. Winfridah Kwamboka never even made it back home. East…
Takeaways From Our Investigation Into Domestic Worker Abuse in Saudi Arabia
In most countries, working as a housekeeper or nanny is a relatively safe profession. Yet as we traveled across Kenya and Uganda, from crowded and poor urban neighborhoods to far-flung…
How a Columbia Student Fled to Canada After ICE Came Looking for Her
The first knock at the door came eight days ago, on a Friday morning. Three federal immigration agents showed up at a Columbia University apartment searching for Ranjani Srinivasan, who…