What a Deadly Offensive in Syria Means for a Stalled Civil War
Rebel groups have launched the largest offensive in years against government forces in the northwest.
Taiwan’s President Visits Pacific Islands to Counter China’s Influence
Lai Ching-te is looking to shore up support from three island nations that are among a dwindling number to keep diplomatic ties with Taiwan.
Lake-Effect Storm Bringing Heavy Snow to Great Lakes Region
Forecasters warned that some areas would be “paralyzed” by the snow as some sections of highways in New York and Pennsylvania were closed on Friday.
Pete Hegseth’s Mother Accused Her Son of Mistreating Women for Years
Penelope Hegseth made the accusation in an email to her son in 2018, amid his contentious divorce. She said on Friday that she regretted the email and had apologized to…
Trudeau in Mar-a-Lago to See Trump Amid Tariff Concerns
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is under pressure to persuade President-elect Donald J. Trump to back down from a threat to impose a 25 percent tariff on all goods imported from…
Puccini Died 100 Years Ago. So Did the Great Opera Tradition.
A century after his death, the composer of “La Bohème,” “Tosca” and “Madama Butterfly” still dominates the repertoire like no one since.
British Lawmakers Voted to Legalize Assisted Dying. Here’s What to Know.
The House of Commons voted in favor of a bill that would legalize assisted dying for the terminally ill in England and Wales, under strict conditions.
Rebels in Syria Reach Outskirts of Aleppo, in Biggest Advance in Years, Monitor Says
A war monitor and the rebels said the opposition fighters breached three neighborhoods in Aleppo. The government launched intense airstrikes on rebel territory.
FIFA Should Compensate Migrant Workers Injured Building Qatar World Cup, Report Says
An unpublished report into the soccer governing body’s responsibility for migrant workers recommends that it should compensate those harmed.
UK Lawmakers Vote to Legalize Assisted Dying After Emotional Debate
In a landmark decision on Friday, Parliament voted in favor of allowing assisted suicide for the terminally ill in England and Wales.