Japan Changes Its Rape Laws to Require Consent
Japan changed its definition of rape and raised the age of consent to 16, from 13, on Friday, bringing the…
Russia-Ukraine War Updates: Missiles Fired at Kyiv During African Leaders’ Visit
Members of a delegation of African leaders arrive at an exhibition of destroyed Russian military equipment on St. Michael’s Square…
As Blinken Heads to China, Suspicion Awaits Him
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken makes his long-delayed visit to China beginning Sunday in the hope of slowing the…
Russian Antiwar Activist Dies in Prison After Claiming He Had Been Tortured
A Russian activist has died in prison days after describing being tortured and expressing fear for his life, according to…
Pope Francis Leaves Hospital After Surgery
Pope Francis was expected to return to the Vatican after he was released from a Rome hospital on Friday following…
Australia’s Opportunities and Challenges on the Path to ‘Net Zero’
The Australia Letter is a weekly newsletter from our Australia bureau. This week’s issue is written by Natasha Frost, a…
Your Friday Briefing
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Kenyan Cult Survivors, Still Refusing to Eat, Face Suicide Charges
The emaciated survivors of a doomsday cult in Kenya that the authorities say ordered its followers to starve themselves to…
Ukraine Counteroffensive Is Grueling and Costly but Promising, U.S. Says
Ukraine’s counteroffensive against formidable Russian defenses has been grueling and bloody, Ukrainian and American officials acknowledged on Thursday, but they…
Canada Highway Crash: At Least 15 Killed in Manitoba Collision
At least 15 people were killed in a crash along the Trans-Canada Highway near Carberry, Manitoba, on Thursday afternoon, after…