2024
A Famous Winston Churchill Portrait, Stolen in Canada and Found in Italy
A forgery delayed the discovery of the theft of the photograph long enough for it to be sold at an auction in London.
WADA Report Concludes China Broke Rules in Doping Case
An investigator hired by the global antidoping regulator found no bias toward China in a case that has outraged Olympic athletes and led to an F.B.I. investigation.
US Sanctions Venezuelan Officials in Response to Disputed Election
The sanctions against 16 government officials appointed by the authoritarian president of Venezuela were seen as unlikely to be effective by observers and analysts.
U.S. Supports Africa’s Bid for U.N. Security Council Seats, With a Catch
The announcement provides U.S. support to permanent council seats for African nations, though not new veto powers. But the path to adding members requires far more than White House approval.
Red Cross Workers Killed in Ukraine in Shelling Attack
The aid workers lost their lives as they were preparing to distribute heating supplies in preparation for winter in the region of Donetsk.
Russian Forces Are Stepping Up Attacks on Pokrovsk, Ukraine Says
Bombardments are increasing in and around Pokrovsk, Ukrainian officials said, with water supplies now cut and a road overpass destroyed.
Ukraine Says Russian Missile Hit Grain Ship in Black Sea
If confirmed, the attack would be the first on a commercial vessel since Ukraine secured a shipping route to grain markets abroad last year.
The Grenfell Fire and the Unbearable Slowness of Public Inquiries
Holding an inquiry has become one of the British government’s go-to responses to outrageous harm. But that approach can sometimes stall change and delay justice.
Middle East Crisis: First Stage of Gaza Polio Campaign Ending With High Hopes
The United Nations said the vaccination effort was going well in challenging wartime conditions. Health officials said a second round of vaccinations would be needed within weeks.
Mexico Is Split on Judicial Overhaul as Plan Inches Toward Becoming Law
Even as a sweeping proposal to elect nearly 7,000 judges inches toward law, some Mexicans have protested it. Others welcomed the chance to vote in judges.