As protests rage on, Iran carries out strikes against Kurds in Iraq
The missile and drone strikes killed at least nine people and wounded more than 30, including civilians and children, according to Iraqi authorities.
By Mustafa SalimBank of England intervenes to avert credit crunch, economic fallout
Prime Minister Liz Truss, who is just three weeks into the job, is trying to change the British economy with bold — some would say risky — actions that have spooked investors.
By David J. Lynch and Karla AdamE.U. warns of ‘robust’ response against sabotage after Nord Stream blasts
European leaders are increasingly calling the leaks the result of sabotage, with many pointing the finger at Russia.
By Meg KellyIn chess, a long history of cheating, chicanery and Cold War shenanigans
Comments by Magnus Carlsen about Hans Niemann, and his "mentor" Maxim Dlugy, have renewed attention on cheating in chess, a tradition as old as the game.
By Adam TaylorKyiv slams staged votes as ‘propaganda show’ as E.U. vows to punish Russia
The Ukrainian government on Wednesday denounced Russia’s staged referendums in four partially occupied regions, while Putin reportedly prepares for a State of the Union address, where annexation could be announced.
By Mary IlyushinaWhat to know about Russia’s plans to annex territory in Ukraine
Moscow is moving ahead with plans to annex occupied regions of Ukraine, possibly as soon as next week. Here’s what to know.
By Claire ParkerUkraine live briefing: West condemns staged referendums, calls Nord Stream explosions ‘deliberate act’
The European Union vowed to investigate explosions of Nord Stream gas pipelines. The United States condemned staged referendums in Russian-controlled parts of Ukraine.
By Adela Suliman, Robyn Dixon, Praveena Somasundaram and Karina TsuiCuba suffers total electrical outage as Hurricane Ian roars through
Work brigades began restoring power early Wednesday after Hurricane Ian knocked the entire country of 11 million offline.
By Matthew Hay Brown and Ana Vanessa HerreroU.S. ski-climber Hilaree Nelson found dead after fall on Himalayan peak
The adventurer, who set records and climbed Mount Everest, fell near the summit of Manaslu, a peak in the Nepalese Himalayas.
By Rachel Pannett and Sangam PrasaiSolomon Islands rejects Biden’s Pacific outreach as China looms large
The island nation indicated it would not sign up to a declaration proposed by Washington, which aims to counter Beijing’s influence in the region.
By Michael E. MillerBolsonaro vs. Lula: A referendum on Brazil’s young democracy
President Jair Bolsonaro has sowed doubts about election security and urged his base to “go to war” if the vote is “stolen.”
By Gabriela Sá Pessoa and Anthony FaiolaThe Russian men fleeing mobilization, and leaving everything behind
Putin’s announcement of a military mobilization of Russian reservists for his war in Ukraine has set off a frenzied dash for the country’s borders.
By Kareem Fahim, Zeynep Karatas and Robyn DixonPutin’s gambles lead to chaos and risk of escalation
In a week since President Vladimir Putin ordered a partial mobilization of Russian forces, hundreds of thousands of men have fled the country to avoid the war in Ukraine.
By Ishaan TharoorAicha Ech-Channa, ‘Moroccan Mother Teresa,’ dies at 81
A "secular in my head and Muslim in my heart," she founded a group that helped thousands of unwed mothers and their babies overcome stigma and build new lives.
By Emily LangerProsecutor quits case of 43 missing Mexican students amid new turmoil
Veteran human rights lawyer Omar Gómez Trejo won judicial approval for 83 arrest warrants, but the attorney general’s office got a judge to vacate 21 of them.
By Mary Beth Sheridan and Alejandra Ibarra ChaoulUkraine live briefing: Final day of staged referendums; ‘sabotage’ investigation after Nord Stream explosions
Tuesday marks the final day of referendums staged by Kremlin-aligned officials in Ukraine’s Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia and Kherson areas.
By Annabelle Timsit, Rachel Pannett, Mary Ilyushina, Adam Taylor and Praveena SomasundaramStaged referendums yield expected result as Russia readies annexations
With the Russian president's impending announcement, and fears that it could be accompanied by a declaration of martial law, the exodus of fighting-age Russian men trying to flee military mobilization appeared to be reaching critical levels.
By Mary Ilyushina and Isabelle KhurshudyanEuropean leaders blame Russian ‘sabotage’ after Nord Stream explosions
The damage did not have an immediate impact on Europe’s energy supplies, but some officials blamed the Kremlin, suggesting the blasts were intended as a threat.
By Meg Kelly, Michael Birnbaum and Mary IlyushinaZelensky urges Western nations to act as Russia surges troops
Zelensky delivered his remarks in an appearance by video link at the Harvard Kennedy School of Government, as Ukraine faces a critical moment on the battlefield.
By Paul SonneThe British pound just plummeted: What it means for the U.K., tourists
Gas and food prices are expected to rise after the British pound's sharp decline, though the fall could also draw more tourists to the country.
By Kelly Kasulis Cho