Month: July 2025
Some Kenyan Runners See Doping as a Path to Glory, and a Daily Meal
Officials acknowledge that Kenya has a doping problem, but many athletes who are seeking an edge also want a way out of poverty.
Cease-Fire in Deadly Thailand-Cambodia Conflict Gets Armies’ Backing
The talks between commanders on both sides were seen as a crucial test of whether the cease-fire deal reached on Monday would result in a [Read More…]
Apple Is Shutting a Store in China, Its First Closure in the Country
The move speaks to slowing spending by consumers and Apple’s continuing struggles in China, its second-largest market.
Starmer Is Edging Closer to Recognizing a Palestinian State, UK Officials Say
Two government officials said Britain was actively weighing the recognition of a Palestinian state, in a shift driven by public pressure over starvation in Gaza.
Israel Returned to War in Gaza Hoping to Break Hamas. It Achieved Few, if Any, Goals.
Israel ended a truce in Gaza in March, hoping to break Hamas. The move has heightened suffering for Palestinians but achieved few, if any, Israeli [Read More…]
Citizen Scientists Are Accelerating Ecology Research With iNaturalist
Thousands of scientific papers have used data collected by users of the platform iNaturalist, according to new research.
Thailand and Cambodia Agree to Halt Fighting That Has Killed Dozens
U.S.-backed talks to end the border war, in which militaries have killed dozens of people and displaced hundreds of thousands, began on Monday in Malaysia.
Trump Administration Live Updates: President to Host Starmer at His Golf Courses in Scotland
The leaders were expected to discuss a dispute over U.S. tariffs on British metals, as well as the crisis in Gaza. President Trump is fresh [Read More…]
‘Revenge Is Not a Policy’: Israelis Voice Dissent Against the War in Gaza
After a long silence, prominent Israelis and activists are increasingly raising alarms about potential war crimes being carried out by the government.
The Unnerving Future of A.I.-Fueled Video Games
Game designers have used artificial intelligence since the 1980s. But digital characters demonstrating self-awareness is a far cry from the ghosts chasing Pac-Man.
