Brexit Champion Says He’ll Run for Parliament, Jolting U.K. Election
Boris Johnson, the former foreign secretary who has been a leading advocate for Britain leaving the European Union, said on Monday that he would run for Parliament in a by-election in a northern English constituency, a move that could complicate the political landscape in the country.
Netanyahu May Face a Choice Between a Truce and His Government’s Survival
Netanyahu May Face a Choice Between a Truce and His Government’s Survival Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is facing a difficult choice: whether to accept a ceasefire with Hamas or risk the collapse of his government.
Middle East Crisis> Israel’s Military Says 4 More Hostages in Gaza Are Dead, Killed Months Ago
Israel’s military said on Sunday that four more hostages held by Hamas in the Gaza Strip were dead, killed months ago, and that the militant group was lying about their condition.
Blinken Hints U.S. May Allow Ukraine Greater Latitude to Strike in Russia
-Controlled Territories
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken hinted on Sunday that the United States may allow Ukraine greater latitude to strike at targets in Russia-controlled territories, as the war in Ukraine enters its second year.
A Matter of Survival as South Asia’s Heat Wave Reaches 127 Degrees
Fahrenheit
The heat wave that has been sweeping across South Asia has reached its peak, with temperatures in Pakistan and India reaching 127 degrees Fahrenheit (53 degrees Celsius) in some areas.
After Trump’s Conviction, a Wary World Waits for the Fallout
The verdict in the impeachment trial of former President Donald J. Trump was a foregone conclusion. The question now is what it means for the United States and the world.
On Northern Border, Permission to Fire Into Russia Buoys Ukraine
By ANDREW E. KRAMER
KIEV, Ukraine — Ukraine’s military has been given permission to fire into Russia if it is attacked, a senior Ukrainian official said on Tuesday, a move that could escalate tensions between the two countries.
How Rhubarb Conquered Germany, Then the World
Rhubarb is a plant that has been cultivated for centuries, but it wasn’t until the 19th century that it became popular in Germany. The plant was initially brought to Europe from China, and it was used primarily for medicinal purposes.
Deepfake of U.S. Official Appears After Shift on Ukraine Attacks in Russia
Probe
A deepfake video of a U.S. official appeared online after the Justice Department said it would no longer prosecute two Ukrainian officials accused of tampering with the 2016 election.
Israel Pushes Deeper Into Rafah, but Gaza Exit Plan Remains Unclear
By JANE PERLEZ Published: October 2, 2004
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip, Oct. 1 - Israeli troops pushed deeper into the Rafah refugee camp on Friday, as the Israeli government continued to debate a plan to withdraw from the Gaza Strip and the West Bank.