
Palestinians grieve for a father-to-be shot by Israeli troops the day his son was born
Nayef Samaro, 25, was killed in an Israeli military raid on Nablus, in the occupied West Bank, as he prepared to meet his wife at the hospital for the birth of their first child.

Four men held over child marriage in Sierra Leone appear in landmark court case
For the first time since child marriage was banned in Sierra Leone two years ago, four men have been brought to trial, charged with the forcible marriage of a 17-year-old girl. Among the accused are the girl's father and her so-called husband, who face at least 15 years in jail or fines if convicted.

Stocks in Asia Tumble as A.I. Uncertainty Jolts Tech Shares
Crude prices are again approaching prewar levels, as trading remains volatile.

King becomes first British monarch to publish tax bill as royal funding rises
Charles III disclosed his personal taxes for the first time as taxpayer funding for the monarchy climbs sharply and he confirms he will not live in the renovated Buckingham Palace.

'London cooking': Why can't the UK cope with the heat; when will it adapt?
A nation more used to rainy and cold weather is starting to discuss the value of overhauling its systems.
▶ VideoVenezuela Earthquakes: U.S. Sanctions Impede Rescue Efforts as Death Toll Soars
Twin earthquakes struck Venezuela on Wednesday night with death tolls expected to reach into the thousands. Hospitals are overwhelmed, thousands are homeless, and rescuers continue searching for survivors trapped in rubble.

Yes, Workers Want Progressive Economics
But progressives need to be careful about how they pitch their appeals to workers.
Military Seizes Flamethrower in Escorpiones Territory in Matamoros, Tamaulipas
During a routine patrol on Wednesday, the Mexican military seized dozens of firearms, extensive tactical equipment, and notably a flamethrower in territory controlled by the Escorpiones gang in Matamoros.

Ukraine unleashes one of its heaviest drone bombardments, as Russia strikes Ukraine
Ukraine launched a major nighttime attack on a dozen Russian regions, Russian-held Crimea and the surrounding seas, and Russia attacked various regions of Ukraine, as their war grinds on.

Canada's vacant and crumbling official residence gets a lifeline
Mark Carney has announced a fundraiser and design competition to renovate 24 Sussex, the official home of Canadian prime ministers that has stood empty after years of disrepair.

Ukrainian Attacks Spur State of Emergency Declaration in Crimea
Weeks of intense strikes by Ukraine have rattled everyday life in Crimea to an extent unseen since Russia illegally annexed the peninsula in 2014.