Ukrainians and Russians Are in Turkey but Will They Meet?
President Vladimir V. Putin’s name was not on a list of Russian officials attending the potential talks.
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Tom Cruise Gives Cannes a Master Class in Star Power
Whether in “Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning” or on the red carpet, the 62-year-old actor ensured that all eyes were on him.
Hawaii’s Prized Kona Coffee Fields Have Become a Target for ICE
On the mist-wreathed slopes of Mauna Loa, where the earth is rich with volcanic memory and the Pacific glimmers in the distance, a coveted coffee — Kona — is coaxed from the soil. Nurtured by the Island of Hawaii’s unique mingling of abundant …
Harvard Law Paid $27 for a Copy of Magna Carta. Surprise! It’s an Original.
Two British academics discovered that a “copy” of the medieval text, held in Harvard Law School’s library for 80 years, is one of seven originals dating from 1300.
Is There Political Life After Populism? Poland May Be the Test.
The government is a centrist parliamentary coalition. To undo its predecessor’s democratic backsliding, it needs the presidency. The election starts next week.
How to Win Eurovision in 7 Easy Steps
What’s the best way to win the Eurovision Song Contest, the world’s most watched cultural event? Should you enter a disco track about a long-forgotten military conflict (like Abba once did)? A French-language workout song (like Celine Dion’s 1988 …
Missouri Voters Overturned an Abortion Ban. Lawmakers Will Ask Them to Reconsider.
The state’s Republicans are putting abortion on a ballot question again, seeking to buck the trend of voters siding with abortion rights on ballot measures.
As Harvard Battles Trump, Its President Will Take a 25% Pay Cut
The university is facing cuts of more than $2.6 billion in federal funding and has already taken other steps to save money.
Trump-Kushner Hotel Project in Serbia Hits a Snag: Alleged Forgery
Serbian authorities say an official admitted to forging a document allowing a protected site in Belgrade to be demolished and replaced with a Trump hotel.