National & World News
- Ethnic ‘Balancer’ for Government Jobs Becomes Focus of Ethnic Divisionon May 15, 2024 at 3:25 PM
North Macedonia tries to ensure diversity — and keep the peace — with computer-generated state hiring quotas. Fraud and bloat have tainted that effort.
- Middle East Crisis: Israel and Egypt Trade Blame Over Closure of a Main Gaza Crossingon May 15, 2024 at 3:22 PM
- King Charles III and a History of Polarizing Royal Portraitson May 15, 2024 at 3:22 PM
Jonathan Yeo’s painting of King Charles III has prompted both admiration and bemusement, but it’s far from the first royal portrait to divide opinion.
- Macron Moves to Declare State of Emergency in New Caledoniaon May 15, 2024 at 3:13 PM
The French authorities have undertaken a “massive” mobilization of security forces since violent protests broke out over a constitutional amendment that changes voting rules in the South Pacific territory.
- Buildings Burn After Riots Break Out in New Caledoniaon May 15, 2024 at 3:12 PM
Protesters burned cars and businesses in New Caledonia’s capital after France’s Parliament approved a change to the territory’s voting rules.
- The prime minister was shot multiple times while visiting supporters, his Facebook page said.on May 15, 2024 at 3:12 PM
Robert Fico was taken to a hospital after the attack in the town of Handlova, northeast of the capital, Bratislava.
- Maps Show Scarce Shelter and Medical Care as Rafah Operation Is Underwayon May 15, 2024 at 3:12 PM
Conditions are getting still more arduous for Palestinians as Israel pushes into Rafah. A look at the newest conflict zone.
- King Charles III Unveils First Official Painted Portrait Since Coronationon May 15, 2024 at 3:00 PM
The king, who was diagnosed with cancer in February but has since returned to public duties, unveiled the striking painting by Jonathan Yeo at Buckingham Palace on Tuesday.
- Ukraine Says It Is Engaged in Fierce Fighting With Russia in Northeaston May 15, 2024 at 1:55 PM
While Ukrainian officials and analysts said that a Russian advance across the border appeared to be slowing, President Volodymyr Zelensky canceled his participation in international events.
- Interpol Issues Alert for French Inmate on the Run After Deadly Ambushon May 15, 2024 at 1:37 PM
Hundreds of police officers in France were engaged in a manhunt for the escaped prisoner and the armed assailants who freed him.
- After Outlawing Public Zoos, Costa Rica Relocates Hundreds of Animalson May 15, 2024 at 1:34 PM
Some of the animals will stay in sanctuaries, while others may be released into the wild.
- FIFA Set to Roll Back Reforms Enacted After Corruption Scandalon May 15, 2024 at 1:26 PM
FIFA tried to put a corruption crisis behind by changing its rules and claiming its governance overhaul had the endorsement of the Justice Department. U.S. officials say that was never the case.
- Putin Is Selling Victory, and Many Russians Are Buying Iton May 15, 2024 at 1:25 PM
Vladimir Putin’s message to his country appears to be taking hold: that Russia is fighting against the whole Western world — and winning.
- Mapping Russia’s Sudden Push Across Ukrainian Lineson May 15, 2024 at 1:10 PM
All of a sudden, Russian forces are making progress in many directions at once.
- China Deploys Dozens of Ships to Block Philippine Protest Flotillaon May 15, 2024 at 1:06 PM
Filipino civilians set sail in fishing boats to oppose China’s control of a shoal claimed by the Philippines. A formidable Chinese fleet awaited them.
- UN Begins Citing a Lower Death Toll For Women and Children in Gazaon May 15, 2024 at 12:21 PM
The U.N. has begun citing a much lower death toll for women and children in Israel’s military offensive, acknowledging that it has incomplete information about many of those killed.
- First, He Conquered Paris. Now, a Japanese Chef Wants to Become a Brand.on May 15, 2024 at 9:03 AM
Kei Kobayashi, who earned three Michelin stars in France, has come home to build an empire.
- What Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong Did for Singaporeon May 15, 2024 at 8:27 AM
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, who is stepping down after nearly 20 years, oversaw astounding successes, but some Singaporeans want a different kind of politics.
- Wednesday Briefingon May 15, 2024 at 4:07 AM
Michael Cohen’s second day on the witness stand.
- U.K. Summons Chinese Ambassador for Reprimand as Tensions Riseon May 14, 2024 at 10:24 PM
Britain’s foreign office said it had reprimanded the Chinese ambassador, a day after three men were charged with assisting the Hong Kong intelligence service.