November 15, 2024
Iran Told U.S. That It’s Not Trying to Kill Trump
The Biden administration had warned that the United States would consider any Iranian attempt on Mr. Trump’s life to be “an act of war,” officials said.
Taylor Swift to Tour in Canada After Trudeau Issues Plea on Social Media
Ms. Swift is performing six shows in Toronto before heading to Vancouver, the final stop in her blockbuster Eras Tour.
Putin Talks With German Chancellor, Breaking Ice With the West
The hourlong call centered on what German officials said was a push to end the war in Ukraine. It was the first in two years between Mr. Putin and Chancellor Olaf Scholz.
Gaza War Strains Europe’s Efforts at Social Cohesion
Institutions meant to promote civility, from soccer to song, have come under severe stress from rising antisemitism and anti-immigrant politics.
A Tiny Gladiator Tells of the Reach of Roman Empire Celebrity
A 2,000-year-old copper knife handle depicting a gladiator will go on display at Hadrian’s Wall, in the north of England, next year.
Moldova Uncovers Fraudulent Scheme to Get Criminals Off Interpol Blacklist
Suspects sought on various charges, including drug trafficking, paid officials to exploit a mechanism intended to protect asylum seekers, according to Moldovan and French investigators.
Israel Pounds Area Near Beirut Amid Signs of a Widening Offensive
The Israeli military also said it was battling “new enemy targets” in southern Lebanon. An escalation in fighting could undermine efforts to reach a cease-fire between Israel and Hezbollah.
Fire in Retirement Home in Spain Leaves at Least 10 Dead
Emergency services said the blaze had broken out in the early hours of the morning. The cause was still being investigated.
Lebanese Fear That Wherever the Displaced Go, Israeli Bombs Will Follow
Tensions among multiple sects in the country have long lurked just below the surface. As hundreds of thousands flee Israeli airstrikes in the south, those strains are worsening.
In Moscow, Trump’s Victory Is Welcomed, But Warily
Donald Trump’s re-election victory has dominated media coverage in Russia, where there is restrained optimism about the prospect for better relations.