October 16, 2024

The new law was pushed by the party of Giorgia Meloni, Italy’s conservative prime minister.

Residents of a nearby town came to scoop up gasoline that had spilled from an overturned tanker, but then it exploded, setting off an inferno — an echo of several similar disasters in recent years.

The proposal would rely heavily on increased Western assistance. So far, it has drawn a lukewarm response from Ukraine’s allies.

The attacks, which also hit southern Lebanon, came after the United States expressed concerns about the bombardment of the Lebanese capital. Israel’s military said it had aimed at Hezbollah targets.

North Korea is testing its new weapons on Russia’s side in the war, and Ukrainian officials say the North’s troops are also gaining direct battle experience.

Brazil’s top court expanded its power to protect democracy. But some are wondering whether the court now represents the threat.

Schools, clubs and parks have become places of refuge as the displaced seek safety amid Israeli bombings.

China’s large-scale military exercises are encircling Taiwan and testing the island’s defenses. They also raise the risk of conflict, accidental or otherwise.