What to Know About Israel’s Decision to Halt Aid to Gaza
The move was apparently part of a bid to force Hamas into accepting a temporary extension of a cease-fire and releasing more hostages.
Trump’s Bad Plan to Make America Argentina Again
It was no surprise to Argentina watchers that Trump began his term by blocking cash flows and firing workers — exactly as Javier Milei’s government started doing a year ago.
China’s Vow of ‘Leniency’ in Plea Deals Erodes Rights to Fair Trial
China has embraced a plea deal system, but lawyers and scholars fear that it is being abused to further erode individual rights — and for shakedowns.
Ukraine Is Europe’s War Now
Ukraine wants a peace deal — it just doesn’t want to end up destroyed by peace’s terms.
Why These Oscars Mean So Much to Brazil
The best picture and best actress nominations for “I’m Still Here” have inspired national pride in a country whose culture has long been overlooked.
Oscars 2025 Winners: Updating List
The winning actors, directors, pictures and more at the 97th annual Academy Awards.
2025 Oscars Red Carpet Photos: Ariana Grande, Elle Fanning and More Looks
Bowen Yang and Jeff Goldblum lead the early arrivals.
Federal Officials Underplaying Measles Vaccination, Experts Say
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. described the outbreak in West Texas last week as a “top priority.” But he did not explicitly encourage Americans to get vaccinated.
Hegseth Orders Pentagon to Stop Offensive Cyberoperations Against Russia
The defense secretary’s instructions, which were given before President Trump’s blowup with the Ukrainian president, are apparently part of an effort to draw Russia into talks on the war.