A Family Ravaged by Land Mines in Myanmar
Sat Jun 13 12:01 am
Bu Ri lost a leg to a mine in Myanmar decades ago. More recently, six other members of his family have suffered a similar fate or worse, in a sign of the devastation wreaked by civil war.
Should Switzerland Cap Its Population at 10 Million? Voters Will Decide.
Sat Jun 13 4:57 am
One of the world’s richest countries is about to hold a referendum on a measure that would curb migration and most likely the economy. It is being sold in warm tones.
How a 10 Million Population Cap Would Change Switzerland
Sat Jun 13 12:00 am
On Sunday, Switzerland will vote on whether to cap its population. The implications for Swiss society and its economy could be huge.
Cease-Fire Deal Appears Within Reach, Officials Say
Sat Jun 13 4:11 am
U.S. and Iranian officials said final details were still being worked out, but President Trump and Iran’s foreign minister both said they were close to an agreement. Previous potential deals have evaporated at the last minute.
U.S. Plan Is Said to Pull a Third of Fighter Jets It Provides NATO for Europe
Fri Jun 12 12:01 am
The plan, outlined by officials and in a written document, provides rare clarity about the extent to which the Trump administration intends to reduce its commitment to NATO.
A Dangerous Limbo Leaves Iran, and the World, Between Peace and War
Fri Jun 12 8:30 am
Since announcing a nominal cease-fire two months ago, Iran, Israel and the U.S. have remained locked in low-intensity violence that has become a new normal.
World Cup Ticket Prices in Mexico City Too Expensive for Most Fans
Fri Jun 12 7:03 pm
The opening game in Mexico City took place amid weeks of protests from groups including teachers’ unions complaining about pay and pensions.
Anti-Immigrant Riots after Belfast Stabbing Leave City on Edge
Fri Jun 12 12:40 pm
In two nights of violence in Northern Ireland after a brutal stabbing, people were targeted because of their skin color, the authorities said.
Bring the Kids and Grab Some Barbecue: A Day at the Ukrainian Drone Races
Fri Jun 12 5:07 am
Competitions that give soldiers a brief break from the front have a festival-like atmosphere, a mix of potentially deadly weapons and frolicking children.
Israel Is Building Army Base in Jenin, Flouting 1990s Pact With Palestinians
Fri Jun 12 2:00 pm
Critics say the move would help the Israeli military protect increased settlement activity near Palestinian population centers in the West Bank.
Spain’s Church Hopes Pope Trip Will Stem Secular Tide
Fri Jun 12 3:22 pm
Leo XIV’s visit to Spain, which ended on Friday, has spurred expectations among Catholic leaders of a spiritual revival.
Drones Flown Over North Korea Were Part of Martial Law Plot by Former South Korean President
Fri Jun 12 11:09 am
A court ruled that Yoon Suk Yeol, the impeached former president, had sought to stir up instability to justify his bid for authoritarian rule in 2024.
