Science
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Train Crash in India Leaves at Least 8 Dead and Dozens Injured
The death toll was expected to rise after a passenger train and a freight train collided in the state of…
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A Tale of Two Nearly Extinct Giant Salamanders
In Japanese rivers, if you’re very lucky, you might find unusual amphibians that grow up to five feet long and…
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More Women in Africa Are Using Long-Acting Contraception, Changing Lives
Methods such as hormonal implants and injections are reaching remote areas, providing more discretion and autonomy.
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A Brief History of Iran’s Hostage Swapping
Since the 1979 revolution, Iran has made detaining foreigners and dual nationals a centerpiece of its foreign policy, trading them…
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Voyager 1, After Major Malfunction, Is Back From the Brink, NASA Says
The farthest man-made object in space had been feared lost forever after a computer problem in November effectively rendered the…
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Princess of Wales Appears in Public for First Time Since Cancer Diagnosis
Catherine took part in a ceremonial parade to celebrate the birthday of her father-in-law, King Charles III.
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Sweden and Iran Exchange Prisoners in a Breakthrough Swap
Iran released an E.U. diplomat from Sweden and a dual Iranian-Swedish national, whereas Sweden released a senior former Iranian official…
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For Most Refugees in Canada, a Warm Embrace. For Others, Jail.
Human rights groups are urging Canada to stop holding migrants seeking asylum in jails, often with people accused of violent…
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A Hungarian Rapper’s Bandwagon Gets an Unlikely New Rider
Azahriah, who has rapped about the joy of cannabis, has shot to fame in Hungary. That may explain why he…
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At the G7, Biden Can’t Escape the Shadow of the Gaza War
The president was miffed when, expecting to talk about a security pact with Ukraine, he was asked for updates on…