Orphanage Fire Kills Eleven in Algeria
The fire Thursday morning at an orphanage near the nation’s capital killed 11 people, including children, and injured a dozen, the authorities said.
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9 Art Shows to Catch Before They Close This Summer
Among some must-see exhibitions are the Whitney Biennial, a Marcel Duchamp retrospective and a sprawling New Museum survey.
Wildfires Continue in Ontario as Officials Brace for More Evacuations
Ontario’s minister for emergency preparedness has asked the federal government for help, including potentially deploying Canadian soldiers to the affected regions.
Iran tells Houthis to close Red Sea gateway if US hits power network, sources say
Threat to the Red Sea and its Bab el-Mandeb gateway risks hugely exacerbating the global energy crisis A satellite imagery shows Bab el Mandeb Strait, a key shipping waterway and the gateway to the Red Sea, as Iran threatens using Yemen’s Houthi allies to shut the Bab el-Mandeb gateway to the Red Sea, in this … Read more
Paresh Rawal opens up on ‘Hera Pheri 3’ legal storm
Veteran actor says he remains committed to ‘Hera Pheri’ and will return whenever the film is made Veteran actor Paresh Rawal has opened up about the legal dispute that briefly threatened Hera Pheri 3, revealing that he viewed Akshay Kumar’s INR2.5 billion legal notice as an emotional reaction rather than a personal falling-out. The controversy … Read more
How the NYT Reported on Khamenei’s Funeral in Iran
Our correspondent talked about the challenges of covering major news while under surveillance and filing his work without reliable internet access.
German Man Accused of Drugging and Filming the Rape of 14 Women
The case has drawn comparisons to the Pelicot trial in France, which started a discussion across Europe about sexual assault and consent.
Akihiro Miwa, Actor and Singer With Gender-Fluid Glamour, Dies at 91
In Japan, he was one of the first androgynous pop-culture stars and an inspirational figure. Abroad, he was known for his work in animated films by Hayao Miyazaki.
French lawmakers back bill to remove statute of limitations for serious crimes against minors
France extends no time limit for prosecution to serious crimes against children, beyond crimes against humanity France’s parliament voted 93-51 to remove time limits for prosecuting the most serious crimes against minors. PHOTO: ANADOLU France’s National Assembly on Thursday voted to abolish the statute of limitations for the most serious crimes committed against minors, approving … Read more
Iran War Live Updates: U.S. and Iran Escalate Attacks, While Hinting at Diplomacy
As the renewed fighting entered its sixth day, both sides appeared to leave the door open to more negotiations to end the war.