Israel’s Top Court Strikes Down Move to Curb Its Powers

Israelis watching a broadcast of the Supreme Court considering a challenge in September to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s judicial overhaul.

The Supreme Court, by the narrowest of margins, rejected a law pushed by Netanyahu allies that limited its authority to review government decisions.

Can He Condemn the Killings Without Causing More Pain?

Chris George, the leader of Integrated Refugee & Immigrant Services, has struggled with whether and how the organization should issue a statement about the violence in Israel and Gaza.

Chris George has lived in Israel and Gaza, where he was once held hostage. As his employees ask him to speak out on the latest war, he is torn.

Powerful Earthquake Hits Japan, and Officials Warn of Aftershocks

There were reports of collapsed buildings and people being trapped underneath them. The quake disrupted electricity and phone service, and initially raised fears of a tsunami.

Police Officers Are Charged With Crimes, but Are Juries Convicting?

Since the death of George Floyd, a national movement promised sweeping justice reform. So far, police prosecutions have resulted in a mixed bag of convictions, acquittals and a mistrial.