“Call of Duty” Draws Fire for Using Footage of Crowd Crush
“Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4” uses actual visuals from a crowd crush in South Korea, in which over 150 Halloween carousers died in a narrow alleyway.
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How the Japanese Spy Drama ‘Vivant’ Became The Target of China’s Anger
“Vivant,” a Japanese thriller that features Chinese spies, has drawn intense criticism from Beijing. Its creators defend the show, saying it is “completely fictional.”
Oldest Recording of Louisiana’s Vanishing Creole Language Is Published
The rediscovery of a forgotten recording from 1935 sheds light on a language rooted in the state’s history of slavery and French colonialism.
An Arab Town in Israel Celebrates the Election but Wonders What Will Change
Gains for Arab-led parties have electrified Taibe, in central Israel, even as voters elsewhere in Israel say they have no place in any future government.
In China, the War on Mosquitoes Has Entered the A.I. Era
Using sensors developed for self-driving cars, a Chinese start-up claims it can track and destroy tiny flying targets while avoiding people, pets and reflective surfaces.
Newly Freed American Describes His Years in Russian Prison
Stephen James Hubbard, the retired teacher arrested soon after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, said he sometimes lost hope.
What Israeli Election Results Reveal About the Electorate
Some groups stood by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s party, but support fell off among others. Turnout was also a striking factor in the election.
No Clear Winner in Israel Election, Final Results Show
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s party and its allies won 53 seats in Parliament, falling short of the outright majority needed to form a government. The main opposition bloc, led by Gadi Eisenkot, won 48.
Court to Rule on Australian Woman’s Appeal in Mushroom Murders Case
Erin Patterson was sentenced to life in prison for killing three people, including her in-laws, who fell ill and died after a lunch of beef Wellington in 2023.
The Perils of Glittering Skylines
Glass skyscrapers are transforming cities, but do they make sense in a world that’s getting hotter?
Venezuelan Opposition Leader Thanks Trump But Marks Distance from Washington
Finally home in Caracas, María Corina Machado called for elections next year, and said her return was organized by her team, not any government.
Cuba’s Foreign Minister: We’ll Outlast Trump
The Trump administration is carrying out the most intense pressure campaign on Cuba in decades. The Cuban government says its plan is simply to endure.
Why Miami Is a Destination for Latin America’s Political Exiles
The city’s Hispanic majority, news media reach and air links to Latin America have made it an ideal base for politicians escaping their home countries.
Trump and His Aides Helped Bolsonaro Flee Brazil and Enter U.S.
President Trump ensured Flávio Bolsonaro, who lost a presidential election in Brazil and faces multiple criminal investigations there, could enter the United States, U.S. officials said.
A marathon runner’s hard lesson
Racing in Chicago showed your newsletter host firsthand how warming is disrupting the sport.
State Dept. to Shift Millions in Contraception Funding to Cover Energy Costs
In a memo, the department told lawmakers it was redirecting up to $125 million in foreign aid, including nearly $49 million that Congress appropriated for family planning programs in low-income countries.
U.S. Hits Rwanda With New Sanctions Over a Conflict Trump Declared ‘Ended’
The Treasury Department accused Rwanda of undermining a U.S.-brokered peace agreement by supporting a rebel group in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
A Cease-Fire Melania Trump Announced Gives a City Brief Calm
A rare localized cease-fire announced by the first lady offered a brief respite for Kherson, Ukraine, where Russian drones and artillery have long terrorized civilians.