Netanyahu Finally Takes the Stand in His Corruption Trial
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel is accused of bribery, fraud and breach of trust in a trial that began four years ago. He has denied the charges.
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In Georgia Protests, Echoes of Ukraine’s Past Revolutions
This former Soviet Republic has been rocked by anti-government demonstrations over the same issues that hurtled Ukraine into war — its relationship with Europe and Russia.
Here’s How Much Cleaner Energy Could Save America, in Lives and Money
Widespread adoption of heat pumps could prevent thousands of premature deaths and save billions on energy bills, according to a new analysis.
Live Updates: Israel Strikes Targets in Syria, Casting Attacks as Defensive
Israel has said it is striking suspected chemical weapons stockpiles to prevent them from falling “into the hands of extremists.” The Syrian rebels who toppled the Assad government began laying out their plans.
Bodies showing signs of torture found at Damascus hospital, Syria rebels say
Pictures showed bodies wrapped in blood-stained shrouds piled up inside a morturary at Harasta Hospital near Damascus.
How to Understand the Rebel Factions Operating in Syria
The fighters shared a desire to topple Bashar al-Assad’s government, but they don’t share much else.
Benjamin Netanyahu begins giving evidence in his corruption trial
Israeli prime minister, who has long avoided appearing, is charged with fraud, breach of trust and accepting bribes Benjamin Netanyahu has begun giving evidence in a court in Tel Aviv in his long-running corruption trial, becoming the first sitting Israeli prime minister to take the stand as a criminal defendant. “I have waited eight years…
‘Kids were in tears’: visitors complain of Santa ‘shambles’ at Hampshire grotto
Refunds offered for event at Great Hall in Winchester after visitors say Santa is not jovial and beard is ‘blatantly fake’ Finding the right candidate to play the part of Santa (when the real one is too busy preparing for the festive season) can be a tricky task. But a popular festive event at one…
On the Ground in Damascus as Syrians Chart a New Path
In a matter of days, Syria’s capital — once the stronghold of Bashar al-Assad’s government — became the epicenter of a new chapter in the country’s history after opposition forces overran the city. Christina Goldbaum, a New York Times correspondent, traveled to Damascus to find out how residents were reacting to the sudden breakthrough in…
Suspect in UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting charged with murder | First Thing
Police were called after Luigi Mangione, 26, was recognized in a McDonald’s in Pennsylvania. Plus, how April Balascio put her serial killer father behind bars Good morning. Prosecutors in New York have charged Luigi Mangione, 26, with the murder of the UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, court records show. What weapon did he allegedly use? Police…