Across the Middle East, three separate ceasefire deals are currently in effect. In all three, deadly strikes are still a frequent occurrence. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The contradiction has exposed a growing question: What does a ceasefire actually mean when the fighting never fully…
MADRID — The United States has the papal blessing for the World Cup. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Speaking to reporters aboard a plane to Madrid, the Chicago-born Pope Leo said he will “certainly” champion his home country as the United States prepares to compete…
Chicken Shawarma is a bold, flavor-packed favorite that brings tender chicken together with warm Middle Eastern spices and a hint of tangy lemon. This recipe uses a loaf-pan trick to tightly stack the marinated chicken, locking in all those warm, savory spices and guaranteeing juicy, ultra-thin slices every time. Serve it up in fresh wraps…
WASHINGTON — Glitz, glamor and geopolitics were on the menu Wednesday night as Washington’s AI elite gathered to mingle and celebrate AI pioneers. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Complete with a red carpet and a dancing humanoid robot, the event could have been mistaken for…
The body of an Auburn University student who had been missing in Japan for a week has been found in a mountainous area outside of Kyoto, according to his family. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. James “Weston” Higginbotham, 20, was last seen at the Kyoto…
ST. PETERSBURG, Russia — President Vladimir Putin looked out across a familiar scene on Friday — and a changing world. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The regimented ranks of government officials, business leaders and supporters who lined up to listen to the Russian leader speak…
MADRID — Pope Leo may not find it hard to connect with his hosts as he kicks off a weeklong visit to Spain this weekend. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Like Leo, Spain’s socialist government has been vocally critical of the Iran war, risking the…
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani is seeking to put his stamp on the city’s congressional delegation with a trio of endorsements against incumbent lawmakers and their picks, a move that could further expand the power of his democratic socialist movement or thwart its progress — and dent his own image in the process. Subscribe to…
Sebastian Berhalter’s path to the World Cup is not that of a young prodigy who had an easy way onto the U.S. men’s national team — despite what some might think of the son of storied former player and head coach Gregg Berhalter. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles…
Israel faces mounting international outrage over allegations of rape, beatings and humiliation of international activists detained on a flotilla attempting to break its naval blockade of Gaza. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. A string of countries, including France, Italy, Germany, Belgium, Greece, Spain, Ireland and…