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Colombian President’s Son Is Arrested in Money Laundering Inquiry
The arrest of Nicolás Petro poses another test for President Gustavo Petro, who has struggled to push many of his reforms through a divided Congress.
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Coups in Africa Run Coast to Coast After Niger Turmoil
This past week’s military takeover in Niger completed a domino chain of countries ruled by leaders who seized power by force, fueling instability and presenting a conundrum for the United States.
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Wildfires and Heat Transform Italy and Greece Into Tourism Nightmares
Record heat and wildfires have turned summer holidays into nightmares and called into question the future of cherished tourist destinations.
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A Sense of Mission at Risk as Israeli Reservists Resign to Protest New Law
Military reservists are key to Israel’s defense capacity and a shared sense of national mission. But scores of reservists have resigned over a new law curbing judicial power, reflecting a widening rift in Israeli society.
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Edward Sexton, bespoke tailor of ‘Abbey Road’ style, dies at 80
Mr. Sexton’s splashes of color and experiments in style became part of the fashion revolution in London’s Swinging Sixties.
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Movies, shows delayed by the SAG strike: ‘Spider-Man’ makes the list
The SAG and WGA strikes have disrupted release schedules for “Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse,” “Ghostbusters: Afterlife” and dozens of other major projects.
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Shake it off: Taylor Swift concert triggers actual seismic activity
Taylor Swift’s fans sparked seismic activity equivalent to a 2.3 magnitude earthquake at her “Eras” tour concert in Seattle, say seismologists.
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How to make fruity, refreshing sangrias for a hot, hot summer
Sangria, a drink where wine meets cocktails, in a flexible format that has long evaded the pretensions and excesses of both categories.
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The Robots We Were Afraid of Are Already Here
The long-anticipated automation revolution has begun. Robots are ready to operate forklifts and do laundry. It’s not as scary as it sounds.
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An Internet Veteran’s Guide to Not Being Scared of Technology
Mike Masnick, who founded Techdirt in 1998, writes for an influential audience of lawmakers, C.E.O.s and activists. Somehow, he’s still an optimist about the promise of technology.