Science
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From Ancient Charcoal, Hints of Wildfires to Come
By digging into the geologic record, scientists are learning how wildfires shaped — and were shaped by — climate change…
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After Her Sister Wed at 11, a Girl Began Fighting Child Marriage at 13
Memory Banda’s battle, which she has been waging since she was a teenager in a village in Malawi, started with…
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Jacob Zuma, Once Leader of the A.N.C., Becomes Its Political Rival
Spurred by his anger at the African National Congress, Mr. Zuma formed his own political party and is gathering support…
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Chad’s Military Ruler Is Announced as Winner of Disputed Election
The Central African country’s incumbent president and his prime minister both ran. Shortly after the prime minister claimed victory, the…
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Boeing Plane Goes Off Runway in Senegal, Leaving at Least 10 Injured
The authorities in Senegal said the incident involving the aircraft, a Boeing 737 that was flying to Mali, was under…
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Ukraine Strikes More Russian Oil Facilities in a Bid to Disrupt Military Logistics
Analysts say Ukraine is trying to disrupt the Russian military’s logistical routes and combat operations by targeting the facilities that…
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‘We Still Have Hope’: Rescuers Race to Find Dozens Missing in South Africa Building Collapse
Three days after the collapse of a four-story building that was under construction, rescuers were still combing through some 3,000…
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In Budapest, Xi Hails a ‘Deep Friendship’ With Hungary
The Chinese leader met with Viktor Orban, the Hungarian prime minister, one of China’s most fervent admirers and protectors in…
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Tuna Crabs, Neither Tuna Nor Crabs, Are Swarming Near San Diego
Divers and marine biologists are getting a window into the lives of a red crustacean most often found in the…
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‘Time, Patience, Cold Blood’: Mexico Prepares for a Potential Trump Win
Mexican officials and aides are planning for a drastic shift in U.S. relations should Donald Trump win in November.