As the sun set over Lake Turkana, a mother sobbed and threw flowers into the greenish-blue water to remember her teenage daughter who had drowned […]
Month: May 2025
The divides behind the scenes in the Vatican
Aleem Maqbool Religion editor BBC The Vatican’s Santa Marta guesthouse has 128 rooms. From 7 May, it will be filled with cardinals participating in the […]
Friedrich Merz Becomes Germany’s Leader After Unexpected Day of Drama
May 6, 2025, 6:46 a.m. ET An election campaign poster for Friedrich Merz in western Germany this year. Credit…Kirill Kudryavtsev/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images Before […]
What Happened When Trump Altered the Deal With Law Firms and Universities
A few weeks ago, several prominent American universities and law firms found themselves in what seemed to be a classic prisoner’s dilemma, courtesy of President […]
Trump Officials to Meet With Chinese Counterparts Amid Trade Standoff
Top officials from the Trump administration will meet with their Chinese counterparts in Switzerland this week, the first formal meeting about trade between the United […]
Friedrich Merz Becomes Germany’s Leader After Unexpected Day of Drama
May 6, 2025, 6:46 a.m. ET An election campaign poster for Friedrich Merz in western Germany this year. Credit…Kirill Kudryavtsev/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images Before […]
Trump Surprises Canada and Carney With New Message: We Love You
When the new Canadian prime minister arrived at the Oval Office on Tuesday morning to meet with the American president, he appeared to be walking […]
Israel Plans to Seize Control of Gaza’s Aid. Here’s How That Could Look.
Israeli authorities are floating a new plan to allow desperately needed international aid into Gaza, under their control, after blocking the deliveries for more than […]
Blackstone President Donates $125 Million to Tel Aviv University
As Israel faces a doctor shortage, Jonathan Gray, the president of the investment firm Blackstone, and his wife, Mindy, are donating $125 million to Tel […]
On Remote Scottish Island, a Smoking Opportunity Awaits
If you are the right candidate, Richard Irvine will give you his business and train you to run it. He will hand over his keys, […]