Spain and Parts of Portugal and France Hit by Widespread Power Outage
The blackout hit critical infrastructure like airports and caused transportation disruptions across the two countries. The cause of the outage was unclear.Read More
Previously Unpublished: A Look at One of the Last Things Pope Francis Wrote
In a foreword to a book, he articulated the church’s position on marriage.Read More
Kremlin Says Putin Ordered a 3-Day Cease-Fire in Ukraine for Next Month
There was no immediate comment from Ukraine about the unexpected announcement.Read More
Conclave to Choose New Pope Will Start May 7, Vatican Says
Over 130 cardinals will be able to vote on a successor for Francis, and a two-thirds majority is needed to elect the new head of the Roman Catholic Church.Read More
Josh Hawley and the Republican Populists, at War With Their Party
The conservative senator from Missouri, better known for his raised fist in solidarity with Trump supporters on Jan. 6, is embracing a key rhetorical theme in the president’s political ascendancy.Read More
Democrats Plan to Capitalize as G.O.P. Begins Outlining Spending Cuts
Republican lawmakers are set to lay out specifics of their sweeping fiscal package as Congress returns for a critical month, giving Democrats an opening for fresh attacks.Read More
After Trump Aid Cuts, Food Banks Scrounge and Scrimp
In one of the country’s poorest areas, the quantity and quality of government deliveries have dropped, forcing one charity to make do with thin soup and dried cranberries.Read More
American Children Sent to Honduras, and A.I. on the Battlefield
Plus, teaching student athletes how to go viral.Read More
Russia’s Putin Thanks Kim for North Korean Troops Fighting in Kursk
North Korea’s leader, Kim Jong-un, ordered a monument for the “heroic” soldiers killed in Russia’s war against Ukraine, as Moscow and Pyongyang make first comments on the joint operation.Read More
Ukraine Pinning War Hopes on Expanded Drone Program
With uncertainty looming over cease-fire talks and U.S. support, the Ukrainian military is relying more than ever on domestically produced drones.Read More