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Biden’s new measures to stem illegal border crossings draw legal challenge

Advocacy groups for immigrants sued to overturn President Biden’s latest asylum restrictions on the U.S. southern border

By Maria SacchettiJune 12, 2024

Hezbollah lobs rockets at Israel as U.S. accuses Hamas of prolonging Gaza war

The waves of rockets are a dramatic escalation in the simmering border crisis even as negotiations over a Gaza cease-fire reach a delicate moment.

By John Hudson, Victoria Bisset, Mohamad El Chamaa, Susannah George and Bryan PietschJune 12, 2024

U.S. will send Ukraine a second Patriot air defense battery

The Patriot air defense battery will be transferred to Ukraine from Poland where the U.S. has staged weapons shipments since Russia’s invasion began.

By Missy Ryan, Michael Birnbaum, Siobhán O'Grady and Dan LamotheJune 12, 2024

As rescued hostages return to changed lives, families push for cease-fire

Among those demanding Israel’s government accept a deal with Hamas were relatives of the four hostages freed on Saturday, as details emerged of their captivity.

By Steve Hendrix and Lior SorokaJune 12, 2024

‘Ram him’: How Ukraine is pushing U.S. combat gear to the extreme

Viral videos show how Ukraine is adapting U.S.-made Bradley Fighting Vehicles to work around shortfalls in its war with Russia.

By Alex Horton and Serhii KorolchukJune 12, 2024

As Europe faces war, Germany looks to restore national service

The decision comes as more European countries are considering restoring some form of military or universal conscription in the wake of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

By Kate BradyJune 12, 2024

‘I am not quite myself,’ Danish prime minister says following attack

“I would rather have a Denmark where the prime minister can bicycle to work without being worried,” Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said after last week’s attack.

By Jennifer HassanJune 12, 2024

Macron defends decision to call elections, slams possible alliance on the right

French President Emmanuel Macron said he hears people’s anger — and thinks they will vote for his political bloc anyway.

By Rick NoackJune 12, 2024

What is Biden’s proposed cease-fire deal? Here’s the plan to end war in Gaza.

The three-phase plan includes the release of remaining hostages, Israeli military withdrawal from Gaza, a surge in aid and a path to a permanent end to hostilities.

By Niha MasihJune 12, 2024

A 28-year-old is the face of France’s far right: Who is Jordan Bardella?

Raised in Paris’s disadvantaged northern suburbs, he joined the National Rally (formerly National Front) at the age of 16 and was elected its president in 2022.

By Niha Masih and Annabelle TimsitJune 12, 2024

U.S. lifts weapons ban on Ukrainian military unit

Ukraine’s Azov Brigade, a onetime militia whose founders Washington deemed problematic, is now allowed to use U.S. weapons, the State Department said.

By Michael Birnbaum, Siobhán O'Grady and Alex HortonJune 12, 2024

First BTS member finishes military service, pledges hugs for 1,000 fans

Jin, the oldest member of BTS, completed his mandatory national service in South Korea and promised free hugs for his fans, also known as the “Army.”

By Adela Suliman and Jintak HanJune 12, 2024

Nigel Farage hopes this Brexit town will finally elect him to Parliament

On his eighth try to become a U.K. lawmaker, anti-immigration campaigner Nigel Farage is running in a struggling town that voted to leave the European Union.

By William BoothJune 12, 2024

Israel shrugs at Palestinian civilian casualties. So does Hamas.

In new report, Hamas’s leader in Gaza is said to describe Palestinian civilian deaths as “necessary sacrifices.”

By Ishaan TharoorJune 12, 2024

Hamas responds to cease-fire proposal, seeks timeline for end of war

Secretary of State Antony Blinken urged Hamas to accept the current proposal “without delay” during talks with Middle Eastern leaders.

By John Hudson, Susannah George, Sarah Dadouch and Jennifer HassanJune 11, 2024

Pope Francis allegedly repeats gay slur, opposes gay men in priesthood

Pope Francis allegedly repeated a highly pejorative slur just two weeks after the Vatican had issued an apology over the same word.

By Anthony Faiola and Stefano PitrelliJune 11, 2024

A farm on the edge of Gaza

Today on “Post Reports,” the story of Ashraf Omar Alakhras and his family farm and an exclusive investigation into the destruction of food and agriculture in Gaza.

By Elana Gordon and Monica CampbellJune 11, 2024

Global poll finds Biden more popular than Trump

Conducted by Pew Research Center in 34 countries, the survey also found widespread disapproval of President Biden’s handling of the wars in Gaza and Ukraine.

By Bryan PietschJune 11, 2024

Death toll from Israeli hostage rescue adds to legal scrutiny of Gaza war

The daytime raid in the Nuseirat refugee camp freed four Israeli hostages and killed at least 274 Palestinians, according to the Gaza Health Ministry.

By Miriam Berger, Hajar Harb and Loveday MorrisJune 11, 2024

Legacy of America’s past battles looms over Israel-Gaza crisis

Gen. Charles Q. Brown held key roles during the ISIS war, when U.S. precautions failed to prevent civilian deaths. Will those lessons make a difference in Gaza?

By Missy RyanJune 11, 2024