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Jeffrey Donaldson, the leader of the Democratic Unionist Party and a backer of strong ties with the U.K., has resigned after being arrested on Thursday.Jeffrey Donaldson, the leader of the Democratic Unionist Party and a backer of strong ties with the U.K., has resigned after being arrested on Thursday. Read More

Radio Free Asia, which ran a small operation in Hong Kong, said its staff was at risk because of the law’s sweeping definition of “external interference.”Radio Free Asia, which ran a small operation in Hong Kong, said its staff was at risk because of the law’s sweeping definition of “external interference.” Read More

Forty-four worshipers from Botswana, along with the driver, were killed when the bus plunged off an overpass into a rocky ravine.Forty-four worshipers from Botswana, along with the driver, were killed when the bus plunged off an overpass into a rocky ravine. Read More

Volcanic eruptions are continuing in the Reykjanes Peninsula in Iceland. Streets are empty and the Blue Lagoon resort remains closed.Volcanic eruptions are continuing in the Reykjanes Peninsula in Iceland. Streets are empty and the Blue Lagoon resort remains closed. Read More

The International Court of Justice in The Hague, considering a case brought by South Africa, used it strongest language yet on humanitarian assistance for the enclave.The International Court of Justice in The Hague, considering a case brought by South Africa, used it strongest language yet on humanitarian assistance for the enclave. Read More

The United Nations Security Council passed a resolution on Monday that demands an immediate cease-fire in the Gaza Strip. Here’s a closer look at where the situation stands.The United Nations Security Council passed a resolution on Monday that demands an immediate cease-fire in the Gaza Strip. Here’s a closer look at where the situation stands. Read

Activists want to replace a variety of cherry tree associated with the Japanese colonial era with one they say is Korean. The science is messy.Activists want to replace a variety of cherry tree associated with the Japanese colonial era with one they say is Korean. The science is messy. Read More

Hank Silver, a timber framer based in Massachusetts, is one of a handful of foreigners who are helping to rebuild the Paris cathedral after the devastating fire in 2019.Hank Silver, a timber framer based in Massachusetts, is one of a handful of foreigners who are helping to rebuild the Paris cathedral after the devastating fire

Taking part in mass online sleuthing can feel thrilling. But the same impulses can take a dark turn.Taking part in mass online sleuthing can feel thrilling. But the same impulses can take a dark turn. Read More

The bus, which was carrying people from Botswana to an Easter weekend pilgrimage in South Africa, fell 165 feet into a ravine.The bus, which was carrying people from Botswana to an Easter weekend pilgrimage in South Africa, fell 165 feet into a ravine. Read More