Ángeles Flórez Peón, Spanish Civil War’s Last Militiawoman, Dies at 105
In 1946, she married Graciano Rozada Vallina, a miner and Socialist militant who had been seized by Franco’s police while serving with Republican forces but...
Amid Gaza War, Netanyahu Feuds With Military, His Coalition and Washington
Analysts say the combative strategy reflects Mr. Netanyahu’s need to balance competing interests — to show a domestic audience that he is standing up for...
The Israeli leader’s quarrels with the White House, his military and his coalition partners have escalated at a pivotal time in the war.
Analysts say the combative strategy reflects Mr. Netanyahu’s need to balance competing interests — to show a domestic audience that he is standing up for...
Oil Projects Must Consider Full Climate Impact, Top U.K. Court Rules
Britain’s highest court has ruled that local councils and planning groups must consider the full environmental impact of new fossil fuel projects when deciding whether...
Israeli Official Describes Secret Government Bid to Cement Control of West Bank
An influential member of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition told settlers in the Israeli-occupied West Bank that the government is engaged in a stealthy effort...
1924: Trial Trip Date Set for Zeppelin
BERLIN — The giant Zeppelin ZR-3 probably will make its first big trial trip about July 5, it was announced at Friedrichshafen today. The ship...
A Ride in a Chemical-Sniffing Van Shows How Heat Amps Up Pollution
Two vans loaded with precision instruments trundled along the streets of New York and New Jersey in the heat earlier this week, sniffing for toxic...
As Ukraine Expands Military Draft, Some Men Go Into Hiding
First, Vladyslav stopped going into Kyiv’s city center to avoid draft officers checking papers. Then he stopped exercising at the gym because of patrols in...
Israel-Hamas War in Gaza: Latest Updates
Israel is putting key responsibilities in the occupied West Bank under an administrator who answers to a hard-line government minister, Bezalel Smotrich, who favors annexation...
Swiss Court Set to Rule in Trafficking Case Involving U.K.’s Richest Family
A Swiss court is expected to issue a ruling on Friday on whether members of Britain’s wealthiest family are guilty of human trafficking over allegations...
In Iran Election, a New Target for Conservatives: the Government
The campaign billboards adorning the streets of Iran for the coming presidential election make grand promises: economic prosperity, an end to corruption, a free press,...
Well Beyond the U.S., Heat and Climate Extremes Are Hitting Billions
Poll workers. Pilgrims. Tourists on a hike. All have died in blistering heat in recent weeks around the world, a harrowing reminder of the global...
His Photos Exposed a Bloody Crackdown, but His Identity Was a Secret
It is an iconic image — a black-and-white photo of a blood-splattered student being clubbed by a paratrooper medic. It was the first photo to...
How to Transport a Giant Valuable Artwork in Australia
The Australia Letter is a weekly newsletter from our Australia bureau. Sign up to get it by email. This week’s issue is written by Julia...