U.S. and U.K. Launch Heavy Strikes on Houthi Sites in Yemen

The airstrikes, meant to deter attacks on ships in the Red Sea, came one day after the United States struck at other Iran-backed militias in Iraq and Syria.

Fear and Ambition Propel Xi’s Nuclear Acceleration

China’s leader built up a nuclear arsenal, steeling for a growing rivalry with the United States. Now China is exploring how to wield its newfound strength.

Bullfighting Returns to Its Largest Arena. A Fight Over Its Future Goes On.

After a nearly two-year ban, a legal ruling brought bullfights back to La Plaza México in Mexico City. But the fight continues after a federal judge again stopped the events.

What You Can Still Complain About in Russia: A Cat Thrown From a Train

The death of a pet during a train journey has given Russians a safe space to speak out and connect, and allowed the Kremlin to shift attention from wartime gloom.