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America
Christophe Deloire, Who Strove to Protect Journalists, Dies at 53
As the leader and spokesman for Reporters Without Borders, he rescued some, sought refuge for others and lobbied for pluralism…
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Europe
Tony Lo Bianco, ‘French Connection’ Actor, Is Dead at 87
Once labeled a “natural-born heavy,” he shined onscreen and especially onstage, securing a Tony nomination and winning an Obie Award.
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America
Françoise Hardy: A Life in Photos
The French pop star Françoise Hardy, who died on Tuesday at the age of 80, was celebrated for her beauty…
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Europe
Harrison White, Groundbreaking (and Inscrutable) Sociologist, Dies at 94
A theoretical physicist-turned-sociologist, he upended his field by focusing on social networks to explain how society works. His writing was…
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Europe
Fumihiko Maki, Honored Architect of Understated Buildings, Dies at 95
A Pritzker Prize winner, he designed notable projects in his native Japan and in the U.S., including 4 World Trade…
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Europe
Three Men Convicted in Murder of Dutch Journalist
A Dutch court sentenced the men to prison for more than 25 years on Wednesday in the killing of Peter…
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America
Who Am I Without My Voice?
The serious trouble started on Christmas Eve, upstate with family. The Puerto Rican side does not alternate talking and listening…
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America
Why the Paramount Deal Talks Failed
After months of negotiations, Shari Redstone walked away from a tie-up with SkyDance. Here’s how a plan to reshape the…
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Europe
Hunter Biden Conviction Undercuts a Trump Narrative, and a Fund-Raising Pitch
Many allies of Donald J. Trump had secretly wanted an acquittal, which they predicted would have turbocharged fund-raising and fed…
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Europe
Norman Carol, Violinist in Historic Concert in China, Is Dead at 95
The concertmaster and first-chair violinist with the Philadelphia Orchestra for decades, he took part in a diplomatic breakthrough in 1973…