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The court ruled there was no basis to exempt the ultra-Orthodox from service, a decision that threatened to split Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government amid the war in Gaza.The court ruled there was no basis to exempt the ultra-Orthodox from service, a decision that threatened to split Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government amid the war […]

Foreigners do dirty, hazardous work, and advocates say the blaze that killed 22 at a battery plant shows that they need better protection.Foreigners do dirty, hazardous work, and advocates say the blaze that killed 22 at a battery plant shows that they need better protection. Read More

The movement augurs trouble for President William Ruto, who campaigned on helping the poor. Activists and lawyers said several prominent critics of the finance bill had been abducted.The movement augurs trouble for President William Ruto, who campaigned on helping the poor. Activists and lawyers said several prominent critics of the finance bill had been abducted. Read

Emperor Naruhito and his wife, Empress Masako, are touring the famous botanic gardens this week as part of a state visit to Britain.Emperor Naruhito and his wife, Empress Masako, are touring the famous botanic gardens this week as part of a state visit to Britain. Read More

Four former officials in the government of President Nicolás Maduro describe his options between now and an election that could remove him from power — or solidify his grip.Four former officials in the government of President Nicolás Maduro describe his options between now and an election that could remove him from power — or solidify

Moscow has largely taken over the African operations of the paramilitary group, once led by Yevgeny Prigozhin, who was killed after leading an insurrection against Vladimir Putin.Moscow has largely taken over the African operations of the paramilitary group, once led by Yevgeny Prigozhin, who was killed after leading an insurrection against Vladimir Putin. Read More

The prosecution of a prominent playwright and a director in Russia over their work is a chilling sign of increased repression, cultural figures say.The prosecution of a prominent playwright and a director in Russia over their work is a chilling sign of increased repression, cultural figures say. Read More

The announcement by Ukraine’s president on Monday came hours after a scathing social media post implicitly accused the general of “killing more Ukrainian soldiers than any Russian general.”The announcement by Ukraine’s president on Monday came hours after a scathing social media post implicitly accused the general of “killing more Ukrainian soldiers than any Russian general.” Read

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday that the conflict is about to enter a new stage. Here are four ways that may play out, both in Gaza and at Israel’s northern border.Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday that the conflict is about to enter a new stage. Here are four ways that may

Mr. Lewis, now the Washington Post publisher, gave ‘green light’ to delete News Corp. emails during a major journalism scandal.Mr. Lewis, now the Washington Post publisher, gave ‘green light’ to delete News Corp. emails during a major journalism scandal. Read More