Joshua Wong, Hong Kong Democracy Activist, Is Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison
Wong, one of the most high-profile members of a movement that was quashed in 2020, was accused of conspiracy to collude with foreign forces, a nationa...
Five Survivors Rescued on Remote Pacific Island After 3 Months Lost at Sea
A boat in Micronesia went missing in July. This weekend, five of its passengers landed, unclothed and emaciated, on an island in Kiribati — more than ...
John Frieda, Hairdresser to Royalty Who Built a Beauty Empire, Dies at 75
A fixture of London’s high-fashion salon scene, his clients also included celebrities like Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, Raquel Welch and Gwyneth Paltro...
For Israelis, U.S. Midterms Show How Far Their Star Has Fallen in America
Israel once had bipartisan support in the United States, but a strong showing for Democrats, some of whom are deeply critical of the war in Gaza, has ...
Israel’s President Will Start Talks on Whether Netanyahu or Eisenkot Can Form a Government
President Isaac Herzog will meet with party leaders over the next two days to decide whether to give Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu or rivals the f...
Helen Zille Is Running for Mayor of Johannesburg and Needling the ANC
As South Africans head to the polls on Wednesday, Helen Zille, 75, is betting voters care less about race and more about public services in her bid to...
Under Patagonian Spires: Where Pumas, Sheep Herding and Fine Dining Collide
Estancia Cerro Guido, a Chilean ranch that swapped puma bounties for conservation tours, offers travelers luxury experiences on the edge of the wilder...
Could a Viral Video Save Her Mom’s Chinese Restaurant?
Millions viewed Lisa He’s post about her mother’s struggling business in Edinburgh. But internet fame created its own complications — and obscured big...
Israel’s President Could Play Key Role in Breaking Post-Election Deadlock
President Isaac Herzog has tried to avoid controversy and heal rifts in his largely ceremonial role. But his skills as a savvy mediator could be instr...
U.K. Supreme Court to Hear Challenge to Ban on Palestine Action: What to Know
The government designated the protest group as a terrorist organization last year, prompting criticism. The country’s Supreme Court is set to begin he...
Helicopters Collide Over Everest Trail, Killing 1 and Injuring 3 Others
The crash, in a popular tourist area during the autumn climbing season, highlighted the safety challenges posed by growing numbers of aircraft in the ...
U.S. Assisted Venezuela in Deadly Drone Strike, Officials Say
The attack on a drug-trafficking group killed about two dozen people, a rights group said. It comes as the United States is militarizing the fight aga...
West Bank Property Sales Tactics Face a Challenge in Canada
The marketing practices of some firms promoting property in the Israeli-occupied territory to foreign purchasers are deceptive, a recent filing claims...
Afghan Woman Is Among Dozens to Be Deported to Afghanistan
The Trump administration has arranged a flight to send dozens of Afghan immigrants back to Afghanistan, despite the risk of persecution by the Taliban...
Trump Pushes Venezuela for Agreement Allowing U.S. Troops to Stay
The two countries have long been adversaries, and the United States attacked Venezuela this year, but Secretary of State Marco Rubio is starting talks...
