Denmark’s bill, which has broad consensus support, targets greenhouse gases emitted by the country’s cows, pigs and sheep. New Zealand axed plans for a similar tax.
By Andrew JeongJune 27, 2024
At least five Conservative officials are being investigated by Britain’s gambling watchdog as part of a probe into their placing bets on the timing of the British general election, which is set for July 4.
By William Booth and Karla AdamJune 27, 2024
Evan Gershkovich, who the U.S. says is wrongfully detained, was arrested on a reporting trip over a year ago in Russia and faces 20 years in prison if convicted.
By Francesca EbelJune 26, 2024
The criticism, and replacement, of a top general suggests splits opening inside the military amid setbacks in the battle against Russia.
By Isabelle Khurshudyan and Serhii KorolchukJune 26, 2024
Today's WorldViewAnalysis
Assange’s life and work remain the source of much febrile debate, across the political spectrum and around the world.
By Ishaan TharoorJune 26, 2024
The warrants say Sergei Shoigu, the former defense minister, and Valery Gerasimov, army chief of staff, were responsible for the war crimes by targeting civilian infrastructure.
By Robyn Dixon, Francesca Ebel and Isabelle KhurshudyanJune 25, 2024
A satirical recurring candidate is tapping into a deep sense of distrust in the British electorate.
By Karla AdamJune 25, 2024
National Security
Assange is set to plead guilty to violating the Espionage Act at a U.S. court in the Northern Mariana Islands in exchange for his freedom. Here’s a refresher.
By Frances VinallJune 25, 2024
The sprawling drama involved hacking and leaking, flight and imprisonment, and the governments of the U.S., Britain, Sweden, Ecuador and Australia.
By William BoothJune 24, 2024
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has reached a plea deal with the United States, probably ending the whistleblower’s lengthy legal saga.
By Mikhail KlimentovJune 24, 2024
According to a palace source, the medical team concluded that Anne’s injuries were consistent with those delivered by a horse’s head or legs. She is expected to recover.
By Karla AdamJune 24, 2024
Some Russian officials blamed Ukraine and the United States for a terrorist attack in the predominantly Muslim region of Dagestan despite the region’s long legacy of Islamist violence.
By Francesca Ebel and Robyn DixonJune 24, 2024
Style
Taylor Swift’s boyfriend, NFL star Travis Kelce, joined her on stage during a surprise Eras Tour appearance at London’s Wembley Stadium.
By Alexandra MaJune 24, 2024
Most Catholics have little sense of the liberal archbishop behind the Vatican’s pronouncements. But critics of the pope see Víctor Manuel Fernández as Enemy No. 2.
By Anthony Faiola and Stefano PitrelliJune 24, 2024
The dead included a 66-year-old Orthodox priest and over 15 police officers in what appeared to be a coordinated attack at a synagogue, church and police post.
By Natalia Abbakumova and Sammy WestfallJune 23, 2024
James Steele, a British dairy farmer, lost the watch while bringing in his cows for milking in the 1970s.
By Kelsey BakerJune 23, 2024
Taylor Swift posed for a selfie with Prince William and his eldest children, Princess Charlotte and Prince George, as the star kicked off concerts in London.
By Jennifer HassanJune 22, 2024
The Iberian lynx is no longer classified as endangered, with one group calling it the “greatest recovery of a cat species ever achieved through conservation.”
By Kyle MelnickJune 22, 2024
Economy
Markets were rattled by Macron’s election gamble, which followed an unexpectedly strong showing by the far-right National Rally in June 9 balloting for the European Parliament.
By David J. LynchJune 22, 2024