Thousands Feared Dead in Libya as Dam Collapses Deepen Flood Disaster
The authorities in the country’s east said that two dams unleashed their waters on the city of Derna during a heavy storm this weekend, sweeping entire neighborhoods into the sea.Read More
Morocco Earthquake Rescue Efforts Enter 4th Day
Aid workers say hopes of rescuing trapped earthquake victims are dwindling. The Moroccan government has drawn some criticism for being slow to greenlight international aid.Read More
After Morocco Earthquake, Frustration Fuels Solidarity
Anger is quietly growing against the government’s slow reaction and reluctance to accept foreign aid. But in a country where protest is a risk, perhaps the loudest response is action.Read More
Israel’s Supreme Court Weighs Law That Limits Its Own Power
Israel’s government passed a bill in July limiting judicial influence. The Supreme Court began meeting on Tuesday to decide whether to strike down the bill, potentially setting up a constitutional crisis.Read More
A Bathtub in the Kitchen? Not a Problem for New Yorkers.
The appliances might be miniature and the floor plans eccentric, but these home cooks make it work.Read More
SoftBank Needs a Hit, and It’s Betting on Arm
Softbank’s chief executive, Masayoshi Son, believes the chip design company he bought in 2016 is poised to reap the fruits of the A.I. revolution.Read More
Arm, a British Chip Designer, Juggles Challenges Before 2023’s Biggest I.P.O.
The SoftBank-owned company, which for decades has defined how mobile phones operate, is grappling with geopolitical and commercial complexities as it prepares to go public this week.Read More
Biden Campaign Aims to Calm Worries About His Age
With low approval ratings and shaky public performances, the president and his team are planning an ad blitz and trying to reassure voters about his age.Read More
Europe Rushes to Build Defenses But With Little Consensus on How
A push by more than 30 allied countries to arm themselves, precipitated in part by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, has raised concerns of disorganization and supply shortages.Read More
McCarthy Is Under the Gun as the House Returns for a Spending Fight
Speaker Kevin McCarthy faces his biggest test since the debt ceiling showdown as right-wing Republicans demand deep spending cuts and tougher border policies opposed by the White House and Senate.Read More
