Israel-Gaza War
Differences are emerging as the Israeli army says Hamas is an idea that cannot be eliminated, while Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu continues to seek a “total victory” over the group in Gaza.
By Adela Suliman, Susannah George and Bryan PietschJune 20, 2024
Viganò, who once called for the resignation of Pope Francis, is a former Vatican ambassador to the U.S. and the pope’s most ardent internal critic.
By Anthony Faiola and Stefano PitrelliJune 20, 2024
Europe
Known for his direct manner and pragmatic approach, Rutte was seen by allies as the right leader to potentially work with Trump should he be elected.
By Emily RauhalaJune 20, 2024
National Security
The Patriot and NASAMS systems are the two most sophisticated air defense munitions the West has provided to Ukraine.
By Alex Horton and John HudsonJune 20, 2024
Europe
Police indicted two 13-year-olds and a 12-year-old in the alleged rape in Courbevoie, a suburb of Paris.
By Leo SandsJune 20, 2024
Europe
The Herculaneum archaeological park in Ercolano also contains the remains of 330 people who died fleeing the volcano, which engulfed the ancient city and Pompeii.
By Victoria BissetJune 20, 2024
Asia
The U.S. delegation gave the Dalai Lama a framed copy of the Resolve Tibet Act that was passed by Congress last week and represents a shift in U.S. policy toward Tibet.
By Gerry Shih and Shibani MahtaniJune 20, 2024
National Security
A booming online marketplace in shipping small but potent packages of the chemicals used in the production of fentanyl from China to Mexico remains largely unhindered.
By Cate Cadell and Lily KuoJune 20, 2024
Asia
Russia and Vietnam have been close allies since the Cold War era, but Hanoi in recent years has cultivated warmer relations with the United States.
By Rebecca TanJune 20, 2024
Asia
Chinese personnel used knives and machetes to puncture Philippine dinghies attempting to resupply an outpost in the South China Sea, Philippine officials say.
By Sofia Tomacruz and Rebecca TanJune 20, 2024
Europe
Activist group Just Stop Oil took responsibility for the incident, which occurred a day before the summer solstice is expected to draw thousands to the ancient site.
By Kelsey AblesJune 20, 2024
Israel-Gaza War
The plight of Syria’s refugees was already dire in Lebanon. Now conditions are worsening, as fear of a potential war with Israel looms.
By Mohamad El Chamaa and Suzan HaidamousJune 20, 2024
Europe
Washington and its allies say Kyiv isn’t doing enough to fight corruption despite major strides, creating tension that could imperil military and economic aid.
By David L. Stern and Michael BirnbaumJune 20, 2024
Environment
Temperatures reached 125 degrees Fahrenheit during this year’s pilgrimage to Mecca, through the desert of Saudi Arabia.
By Chico Harlan and Heba Farouk MahfouzJune 19, 2024
Israel-Gaza War
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused the Biden administration of “withholding weapons and ammunitions,” a claim the administration disputed.
By Claire Parker, Annabelle Timsit and Bryan PietschJune 19, 2024
Photography
The National Weather Service issued a heat watch for parts of the United States, predicting a “prolonged period of dangerously hot conditions.”
By Washington Post staffJune 19, 2024
Israel-Gaza War
As Hezbollah aircraft hit military sites and homes, they are resurfacing debates over Israel’s decade-old air defense system, which many worry provides an imperfect shield.
By Shira RubinJune 19, 2024
National Security
Hundreds of new centrifuges would triple Iran’s uranium enrichment capacity at a deeply buried underground nuclear facility.
By Joby WarrickJune 19, 2024
Europe
Team Phat’s stunt in Matera ended with a stone falling off a historic site and the jumper injuring himself. It comes as scrutiny of traveler behavior increases worldwide.
By Annabelle TimsitJune 19, 2024
Food
Buldak — or “fire chicken” — noodles are the latest South Korean cultural export to take over the world. A recent ban in Denmark pushed them further into the spotlight.
By Kelly Kasulis ChoJune 19, 2024
