World - The Washington Post (2024)

An Israel Defense Forces soldier was killed in Jenin, in the West Bank, when his vehicle was hit by a buried explosive, Israeli forces and media reported.

By Annabelle Timsit and Kareem FahimJune 27, 2024

Pandas Yun Chuan and Xin Bao will set up home at the San Diego Zoo in California. An elaborate farewell ceremony was held in their honor in Sichuan, China.

By Jennifer HassanJune 27, 2024

China is the first country to retrieve rocks from the far side of the moon, which experts say could be a game changer in understanding lunar history.

By Michelle Ye Hee Lee and Lyric LiJune 27, 2024

The bone of a 6-year-old found in Spain’s Valencia region provides evidence of communal care by Neanderthals, researchers say, and maybe even compassion.

By Frances VinallJune 27, 2024

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

A dismissed former Army general was accused of leading an uprising. President Luis Arce denounced the “irregular” troop movements in Plaza Murillo and said “democracy must be respected.”

By Susana López and Samantha SchmidtJune 27, 2024

Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant attempted to smooth turbulent public relations with Washington, amid conversations on military assistance and a transition to lower-intensity operations in Gaza.

By Karen DeYoungJune 26, 2024

Juan Orlando Hernández was accused of running a ‘narco-state’ that helped send South American cocaine to the United States. He has maintained his innocence.

By Shayna Jacobs and Mary Beth SheridanJune 26, 2024

President William Ruto’s rejection of the raft of tax hikes comes a day after several people died after clashes with the police during demonstrations.

By Sammy Westfall and Rael OmbuorJune 26, 2024

The number of migrants crossing the U.S. southern border illegally has dropped more than 40 percent in three weeks, officials said.

By Nick MiroffJune 26, 2024

About 500,000 Palestinians are on the brink of starvation, according to a report by U.N. agencies and aid groups.

By Annabelle Timsit and Anika Arora SethJune 26, 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 United States has recruited countries and led funding and logistics for the mission, but President Biden says he won’t send U.S. forces.

By Widlore Mérancourt and Amanda ColettaJune 26, 2024

There was broad bipartisan support at home for Assange’s release, but some politicians also noted that press freedom has worsened in recent years.

By Michael E. MillerJune 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

Six men are running for president in Friday’s vote. Only one is considered a reformist.

By Anika Arora SethJune 26, 2024

The WikiLeaks founder was sentenced to time served and left a U.S. court in the Northern Mariana Islands a free man, en route for his native Australia.

By Kelly Kasulis Cho, Ben Brasch, Rachel Pannett and Jonathan EdwardsJune 26, 2024

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

Assange, who had spent five years in a British prison, pleaded guilty to one count under the Espionage Act and was sentenced to time served.

By Kelly Kasulis Cho and Ellen NakashimaJune 25, 2024