Jul 19 U.S. announces another troop death as Israel warns Tehran's attacks are coming close By Jon Gambrell, Sam Metz, Ben Finley, Associated Press Step by step, the U.S, and Iran have returned closer to all-out war as last month's interim deal meant to permanently end the fighting has crumbled and shipping traffic in the Strait of Hormuz has largely stalled. Continue reading
Jul 19 Goals, technology and hydration breaks: How the biggest World Cup in history will be remembered By James Robson, Associated Press The supersized tournament delivered thrilling action on the field, with upsets, dramatic comebacks, spectacular goals and standout performances by the biggest stars of the game. Continue reading
Jul 18 Safety fears limit Ebola response in Congo, with more than 12 attacks on health facilities and workers recorded By Prosper Heri Ngorora, Constant Same Bagalwa, Associated Press Many of the attacks have been carried out by angry mobs who have stormed treatment centers or targeted response teams in the field, Pierre Akilimali, incident manager for the Ebola response, said at a press briefing. Continue reading
Jul 18 Ukrainian drones hit warehouses and other sites across Russia, killing 9 and wounding over 60 By Associated Press Kyiv's forces have pressed their relentless aerial campaign against energy infrastructure and military targets inside Russia, aiming to undermine Moscow’s war effort and make Russians feel the consequences of the Kremlin's all-out invasion of Ukraine that is well into its… Continue reading
Jul 18 U.S. military launches new airstrikes to punish Iran for deaths of U.S. troops By Jon Gambrell, Toqa Ezzidin, Konstantin Toropin, Associated Press Since the war began, 16 U.S. service members have now been killed and over 430 wounded. Continue reading
Jul 17 Watch How the Mariupol theater strike exposed Russia's brutality in Ukraine By Nick Schifrin, Dan Sagalyn, Madison Staten, Satvi Sunkara, Veronica Vela, Zeba Warsi, Juliet Fuisz, Alexa Gold, Zoie Lambert It was perhaps the single worst act of civilian killing in Russia’s war on Ukraine. The bombing of a theater in Mariupol came to symbolize Ukrainian sacrifice, and revealed Putin’s true intentions. Compass Points moderator Nick Schifrin discusses one of… Continue reading
Jul 17 How the Mariupol theater strike exposed Russia's brutality in Ukraine By Nick Schifrin It was perhaps the single worst act of civilian killing in Russia’s war on Ukraine. The bombing of a theater in Mariupol came to symbolize Ukrainian sacrifice, and revealed Putin’s true intentions. Compass Points moderator Nick Schifrin discusses one of… Continue reading
Jul 17 Watch What alcohol does to our bodies — and why many overlook the risks By William Brangham, Solveig Rennan Sandbulte, Madison Staten, Satvi Sunkara, Juliet Fuisz, Alexa Gold, Zoie Lambert Alcohol is a product so tightly woven into our society that we struggle to see what it's really doing to us. Despite documented links between alcohol and cancer, heart and liver disease, over half of all drinkers think their own… Continue reading
Jul 17 Watch 5:10 World Cup brings Gazans moments of joy and hope amid devastation By Nick Schifrin, Zeba Warsi, Shams Odeh Sunday’s World Cup final is expected to be watched by more than 1 billion people. As the tournament comes to a close, we have an inside look at how it has helped Palestinians in Gaza find moments of connection and… Continue watching
Jul 17 Japan enshrines in law male-only succession for its shrinking imperial family By Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press Royal watchers and experts fear the new measures could doom the 1,500-year-old hereditary institution by insisting that only males can be emperor. Continue reading