October 2024

Even as the conflict with Russia grinds on, a new generation of comics in Ukraine is trying to make people laugh — and raise money for the war effort.

With the strikes in the Odesa region, Russia appears to be trying again to prevent Ukraine from exporting grain, harming its economy and pushing up world prices.

The activist Sonam Wangchuk is leading protests to demand more autonomy for India’s remote Ladakh region, which shares borders with China and Pakistan.

The woman at the center of revelations of bacchanals at the former Italian prime minister’s villa is still fighting a court case, and a negative public image, 14 years later.

Mr. Salmond had led the Scottish National Party twice, guiding it from a fringe political group into a powerful electoral force in Britain.

The Times reviewed the minutes of 10 meetings among Hamas’s top leaders. The records show the militant group avoided several escalations since 2021 to falsely imply it had been deterred — while seeking Iranian support for a major attack.

Israel’s military said it was “operating with great force” against Hamas and allied groups and issued new evacuation orders, as it also continued its campaign in Lebanon.

Canada has long had one of the world’s most open immigration policies. Now, faced with a growing popular backlash, it’s changing the rules.

The finance minister said Beijing would sell bonds to supplement spending and help banks but did not detail how much.