December 6, 2024
Romanian Court Annuls Presidential Election
The decision came days after the government asserted that there had been “cyberattacks” meant to undermine the vote and security council documents indicated possible Russian meddling.
Syria’s ‘Frozen Conflict’ Is Now Red Hot
When equilibriums are disrupted, chaos can ensue.
Syrian Rebels Push South, Despite Efforts to Slow Them
Government forces appeared to be reinforcing crucial strongholds including the capital, Damascus, and the major city of Homs.
South Korean President, Yoon Suk Yeol, Faces Impeachment Call from Own Party Leader
The leader of President Yoon Suk Yeol’s own party has backed impeachment, on which the National Assembly is set to vote on Saturday.
South Korea’s Martial Law Declaration Stirs Memories in Gwangju
The last time South Korea imposed martial law, Gwangju endured a deadly crackdown. Han Kang, the Nobel Prize-winning author, told its story in “Human Acts.”
Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris Reopens After 2019 Fire: What to Know
Millions of visitors will flock to the Parisian cathedral after it reopens in December for the first time since a destructive fire in 2019.
How Notre-Dame Was Reborn
It took about 250 companies, 2,000 workers, about $900 million, a tight deadline and a lot of national pride.
The V.I.P. Trains Shuttling World Leaders Like Biden to War-Torn Ukraine
With airspace closed and missiles flying, visiting Kyiv typically means 10 hours on bumpy tracks — even for presidents, prime ministers and business magnates. It’s plenty of time to reflect.