Israel’s Channel 14, TV News for Netanyahu Fans, Gains Sway
Channel 14, formerly a small and niche outlet, has turned into a major force in the public discourse of a deeply divided country.
Politics and Government
Israel’s Supreme Court Weighs Law That Limits Its Own Power
Israel’s government passed a bill in July limiting judicial influence. The Supreme Court began meeting on Tuesday to decide whether to strike down the bill, potentially setting up a constitutional crisis.
What We Know About Kim Jong-un’s Bulletproof Train
Heading to Russia to meet with President Vladimir Putin, the North Korean leader chose to travel by rail, on a train with some unusual features.
U.K.’s Arrest of Suspected Spy Fuels Calls for Tougher Stance on China
Allegations that a researcher in Parliament was a foreign agent have intensified a fiery debate over Britain’s relations with Beijing.
Nelia Sancho, Beauty Queen Turned Defiant Rights Activist, Dies at 71
She had been competing in pageants in the Philippines, but she found her calling when she observed the offenses of the Marcos regime firsthand.
For President Biden, First Trip to Vietnam Offers Opportunity
While others of his generation were scarred by the conflict, President Biden forged a strategic partnership on his first visit to the country, framing it in pragmatic terms.
RAAC Crisis in U.K. Schools Hits Children With Special Needs
More than 100 schools have had to shut or close areas off because of dangerous lightweight concrete, leaving many parents, especially those whose children have special needs, scrambling for care.
In Ukraine, a U.S. Arms Dealer Is Making a Fortune and Testing Limits
Billions are pouring into a clubby, secretive arms market. With Pentagon cash and unusually close Ukrainian military ties, Marc Morales has few peers.
Will Rat-Infested 24 Sussex Drive Be Replaced?
Leaked information suggests that security concerns may force officials to build a new house to replace 24 Sussex Drive, the derelict and abandoned official residence of Canada’s prime ministers.
Mali Islamists Kill at Least 49 Civilians and 15 Soldiers
The government declared three days of mourning after the attacks on a passenger ferry and a military camp. At least 49 civilians and 15 soldiers were killed.