November 28, 2024
Hiker Survives 50 Days in Canadian Wilderness
Sam Benastick was found after weeks missing in British Columbia’s frigid Redfern-Keily Provincial Park, and after the official search was called off. The police had feared “this would not be the outcome,” a spokeswoman said.
Romania Court Orders a Recount After Surprise Election Result
A top court issued the ruling just days after an ultranationalist outsider unexpectedly won the most votes in the first round of presidential elections held Sunday.
Daniel Khalife, UK Prison Escapee, Is Convicted of Spying for Iran
Daniel Khalife also pleaded guilty to an escape from a London jail, strapped underneath a truck with a sling made of trousers, that embarrassed the British authorities.
What a Deadly Offensive in Syria Means for a Stalled Civil War
Rebel groups have launched the largest offensive in years against government forces in the northwest.
Israeli Military Tells Lebanese Not to Return to Some Southern Areas
The military said it had fired on people arriving in parts of southern Lebanon because they were violating Israel’s cease-fire agreement with Hezbollah, which appeared to be holding.
Chinese Women Mobilize Against Subpar Sanitary Pads
An online campaign has prompted major pad manufacturers to apologize. Regulators said they would consider women’s criticisms when writing new standards.
With Trump Returning and Hezbollah Weakened, Iran Strikes a Conciliatory Tone
As Iran faces domestic and foreign challenges, its bellicose rhetoric on the United States and Israel has given way to signs that it wants less confrontation.
850-Year-Old Smithfield Meat Market in London to Close
Livestock has been traded on the historic site in Britain’s capital for centuries. The local authority voted this week to close it.
Indian Thieves See a Gold Mine in Exams for Government Jobs
In a country where government jobs are highly coveted, the tests that govern hiring are a lucrative target for criminal gangs.