Month: December 2024
Behind the Dismantling of Hezbollah: Decades of Israeli Intelligence
A Times investigation shows how extensively Israel penetrated the Lebanese militia, closely tracking the group’s commanders and culminating in the assassination of its leader, Hassan [Read More…]
Ignoring Warnings, a Growing Band of Tourists Venture to Afghanistan
With the war now over, the Taliban are welcoming foreign travelers, even as governments advise their citizens to stay away.
How An Underground Church for L.G.B.T. Africans Has Thrived in Kenya
The congregation in Nairobi, Kenya, has been forced to move to 10 different locations over 10 years, and yet it has survived as a sanctuary [Read More…]
Trump Weighs In on Immigrant Visa Debate but Offers Little Clarity
He said in an interview that he had used the visas for skilled workers “many times.” But he has mainly used visas for unskilled workers [Read More…]
Live Updates: Jeju Air Flight Crashes in South Korea, Killing Dozens
The passenger plane was landing when it went off the runway in Muan, in the country’s southwest. The flight came from Bangkok and was carrying [Read More…]
How Donald Trump Went From Calling for a TikTok Ban to Backing Off
In 2020, he moved to ban the Chinese-owned app. Now, he is opposing the Biden administration’s effort to do just that.
Netanyahu to Have Prostate Removal Surgery
The prime minister was diagnosed with an infection from a “benign enlargement of his prostate.”
Elon Musk Doubles Down on Support for German Far-Right AfD
The world’s richest man, a key adviser to President-elect Donald Trump, ridicules critics over his backing of the German extremist party AfD, as Germany prepares [Read More…]
Did the Only Premier League Club Without a Shirt Sponsor Make the Right Choice?
Chelsea’s jersey is unique this season as it holds out for the biggest deal it can strike.
Revisiting the Most Ridiculous Feats From the 2024 M.L.B. Season
There was a game in Houston where a pitcher allowed four base runners on three pitches, and that’s not even the most wild moment.