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Russia Gets Silent Treatment in Paralympics Return

Russia’s flag was paraded at the opening ceremony of the Paralympics for the first time since 2014 prompting a boycott by several nations led...

How the War in Iran Is Disrupting the World’s Oil

Our business reporter Peter Eavis looks at the global implications of the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow waterway to the south of Iran. He...

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Russia Gets Silent Treatment in Paralympics Return

Russia’s flag was paraded at the opening ceremony of the Paralympics for the first time since 2014 prompting a boycott by several nations led...

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Russia Gets Silent Treatment in Paralympics Return

Russia’s flag was paraded at the opening ceremony of the Paralympics for the first time since 2014 prompting a boycott by several nations led...

How the War in Iran Is Disrupting the World’s Oil

Our business reporter Peter Eavis looks at the global implications of the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow waterway to the south of Iran. He...
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Israeli Settlers Burn West Bank Mosque Amid Rise in Violent Attacks

Since the 2023 attack on Israel by Hamas, growing settler violence and Israeli attacks on Palestinian militants have thrown the West Bank into turmoil...

An Ontario Man Took a Bus for a Joyride. Turns Out, He’s Not a Bad Driver.

The incident in Hamilton, Ontario, ended safely with an arrest and no injuries (and all fares paid).

Juan Ponce Enrile, a Political Power in the Philippines, Dies at 101

A protégé of Ferdinand Marcos, he helped administer martial law for eight years before turning on his patron in the “People Power” uprising of...

How Pakistan’s Spending Blitz Helped Win Over Trump and Flip U.S. Policy

As Pakistan has hired lobbyists with close ties to President Trump, it has also received favorable tariff treatment and unique access in Washington.

Syria’s Leaders Pledge to Join Fight Against Islamic State

Large parts of Syria were once overrun by the terrorist group Islamic State. The country’s new government has just committed to a global effort...

Iraq’s Prime Minister Leads in Elections but May Struggle to Form a Government

Mohammed al-Sudani pitches himself as someone who can keep Iranian influence in check, but his vote share may not be big enough to ensure...

Jake Spurlock: Raptorize It: 15 Years Later, Now With Blocks

Fifteen years ago, I released a WordPress plugin that answered a question nobody asked: “What if your website needed more velociraptors?” The Raptorize It...

Israel Reopens Gaza Aid Route It Had Closed for Months

The cease-fire with Hamas has blunted the hunger faced by Gazans during the war. But aid agencies say Israeli restrictions are still hobbling their...

Algeria Pardons Writer Boualem Sansal at Germany’s Request

Boualem Sansal, an Algerian-French writer, was arrested on accusations of undermining national security during a visit to his homeland a year ago and sentenced...

Ghana, Home of Kente Cloth, Cracks Down on Which Textiles Are Authentic

As the vibrantly patterned kente travels out of Africa, a new designation aims to protect its ties to Ghana, where the cloth originated.

Akismet: Version 5.6 of the Akismet WordPress plugin is available now

Version 5.6 of the Akismet plugin for WordPress is now available. In this release, we’ve improved performance, updated the setup process to more clearly...

Many Displaced Sudanese Feared Dead After Shipwreck Near Libya

Forty-two migrants were presumed dead after a rubber boat capsized off the Libyan coast this month. Many of the presumed victims were fleeing a...