World - The Washington Post (2024)

Recent attacks by Houthi fighters on commercial ships in the Red Sea have underscored the group’s ability to pose a sustained threat.

By Susannah George, Dan Lamothe and Abigail HauslohnerJune 22, 2024

Israeli strikes killed 38 people in four neighborhoods Saturday, the Gaza civil defense force said. The military said it struck Hamas infrastructure in the city.

By Victoria Bisset, Mohamad El Chamaa and Lior SorokaJune 22, 2024

Taylor Swift posed for a selfie with Prince William and his eldest children, Princess Charlotte and Prince George, as the star kicked off concerts in London.

By Jennifer HassanJune 22, 2024

The Iberian lynx is no longer classified as endangered, with one group calling it the “greatest recovery of a cat species ever achieved through conservation.”

By Kyle MelnickJune 22, 2024

Markets were rattled by Macron’s election gamble, which followed an unexpectedly strong showing by the far-right National Rally in June 9 balloting for the European Parliament.

By David J. LynchJune 22, 2024

Experts say that China’s use of simple weapons rather than firearms has been a tactical choice, but it may not always prevent escalation.

By Anika Arora SethJune 22, 2024

Russian trade data shows how cash-strapped Pyongyang is transporting shipping containers to munitions-hungry Moscow to help it sustain its war against Ukraine.

By Joyce Sohyun Lee and Michelle Ye Hee LeeJune 22, 2024

Andrew Miller, a top State Department official, becomes the most senior U.S. official to resign whose portfolio focused on Israeli-Palestinian issues.

By John HudsonJune 21, 2024

The National Weather Service issued a heat watch for parts of the United States, predicting a “prolonged period of dangerously hot conditions.”

By Washington Post staffJune 21, 2024

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu blasts Washington over slow weapons deliveries, drawing a puzzled response from U.S. officials.

By Adela Suliman and Hazem Balousha June 21, 2024

Letting Ukraine hit targets in Russia with U.S. weapons has reduced missile attacks on Kharkiv but not stopped planes that drop deadly glide bombs.

By Siobhán O'Grady, Robyn Dixon, Serhiy Morgunov and Kostiantyn KhudovJune 21, 2024

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A Post investigation found that criminal networks in Myanmar enjoyed the protection of Chinese officials as well as the military government in Myanmar.

By Shibani Mahtani, Christian Shepherd and Pei-Lin WuJune 21, 2024

The consummate political survivor, Benjamin Netanyahu is now facing fights on many fronts with groups that he once counted on as allies.

By Steve HendrixJune 21, 2024

Prolonged droughts attributed to climate change are making it hard for Afghans to grow other field crops and fruits, but hardy opium poppies can still thrive.

By Rick Noack and Carolyn Van HoutenJune 21, 2024

The Israeli leader is locked in battle — many battles.

By Ishaan TharoorJune 21, 2024

The Patriot and NASAMS systems are the two most sophisticated air defense munitions the West has provided to Ukraine.

By Alex Horton and John HudsonJune 20, 2024

Differences are emerging as the Israeli army says Hamas is an idea that cannot be eliminated, while Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu continues to seek a “total victory” over the group in Gaza.

By Adela Suliman, Susannah George and Bryan PietschJune 20, 2024

Viganò, who once called for the resignation of Pope Francis, is a former Vatican ambassador to the U.S. and the pope’s most ardent internal critic.

By Anthony Faiola and Stefano PitrelliJune 20, 2024

Known for his direct manner and pragmatic approach, Rutte was seen by allies as the right leader to potentially work with Trump should he be elected.

By Emily RauhalaJune 20, 2024

Police indicted two 13-year-olds and a 12-year-old in the alleged rape in Courbevoie, a suburb of Paris.

By Leo SandsJune 20, 2024