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Mexican taquería’s new Michelin star puts street eats on par with gourmet food

Taquería El Califa de León is the first Mexican taco stand to receive a Michelin star — a recognition some foodies said is long overdue.

By María Luisa Paúl and Anumita KaurMay 17, 2024

Israel recovers 3 hostage bodies; U.S. military begins Gaza aid deliveries from pier

U.S. military personnel have begun moving aid to Gaza using a temporary floating pier anchored to the Palestinian territory’s coastline, U.S. Central Command said.

By Andrew Jeong and Frances VinallMay 17, 2024

Three foreigners killed in apparent attack in central Afghanistan

Afghan officials did not immediately comment on the victims’ nationalities or the motive behind Friday’s attack.

By Rick NoackMay 17, 2024

Aid offloaded from Gaza pier as Israel again denies genocide allegations

The temporary U.S.-made pier opens another entry point for aid, but humanitarian groups say land crossings are imperative to curbing the vast hunger in Gaza.

By Bryan PietschMay 17, 2024

Vatican tightens rules on supernatural claims in the digital age

The new guidelines reflect a desire to root out fraudsters and flights of fancy and to address how Catholics should view the mystical side of their faith.

By Anthony Faiola, Michelle Boorstein and Stefano PitrelliMay 17, 2024

French police kill man who set fire to synagogue, officials say

France’s interior minister said the attack was “clearly an antisemitic act” but that the man’s “exact motivations” were unknown.

By Victoria Bisset and Annabelle TimsitMay 17, 2024

Second Russian invasion of Kharkiv caught Ukraine unprepared

Despite months of complaints from troops over shortages and fatigue, Kyiv has been slow to ramp up mobilization, leaving some areas of the front critically understaffed.

By Isabelle Khurshudyan, Serhii Korolchuk and Mary IlyushinaMay 17, 2024

What Israel’s strategic corridor in Gaza reveals about its postwar plans

Analysts say the buildup of the Netzarim Corridor is part of a large-scale project by the Israeli military to reshape Gaza and entrench its presence there.

By Loveday Morris, Evan Hill, Samuel Granados and Hazem Balousha May 17, 2024

These ISIS news anchors are AI fakes. Their propaganda is real.

The Islamic State-affiliated media broadcast News Harvest shows how artificial intelligence can be used to disseminate extremist propaganda quickly and cheaply.

By Pranshu VermaMay 17, 2024

Russia seizes more land than Ukraine liberated in 2023 counteroffensive

While Russia’s gains over the last several weeks have been comparatively small, analysts say they are straining Ukraine’s military over a broad geographic area.

By Laris Karklis, Júlia Ledur and Ruby MellenMay 17, 2024

Kenyan president aims to attract green investment during U.S. visit

William Ruto says the countries will foster clean energy production in Kenya, build supply chains for electric vehicles and attract plants using renewable energy.

By Katharine HoureldMay 17, 2024

No one is rocking in the ‘free world’

The Secretary of State jammed out in a Kyiv basement bar to Neil Young’s “Keep on Rockin’ in the Free World.” But that “free world” is struggling to win.

By Ishaan TharoorMay 17, 2024

Pentagon says Gaza pier anchored, but U.N. casts doubt on distribution

U.S. officials said aid deliveries from the Gaza pier could start “within days,” but it was unclear if there was a firm deal with the U.N. for its distribution.

By Dan Lamothe, Alex Horton and Karen DeYoungMay 16, 2024

U.S. officials see strategic failure in Israel’s Rafah invasion

White House and U.S. intelligence officials doubt that Hamas can be fully defeated and worry the widening invasion will frustrate attempts at a peace deal

By Karen DeYoung and Shane HarrisMay 16, 2024

U.S.-built pier anchored in Gaza; ICJ hears Rafah is ‘endgame’ in Gaza destruction

A temporary pier built by the United States to help distribute humanitarian aid delivered by sea was anchored Thursday morning at a beach in Gaza, U.S. Central Command said.

By Frances Vinall, Jennifer Hassan and Emily RauhalaMay 16, 2024

Families in Gaza scramble for safety — again — as Israel moves into Rafah

In interviews with The Post over the last week, Gazans described wrestling with agonizing choices over whether to leave, where to go and how to survive.

By Miriam Berger and Júlia LedurMay 16, 2024

A water war is brewing between the U.S. and Mexico. Here’s why.

Some Texas towns are nearing a breaking point, with one key reservoir at record lows, and another approaching them.

By Scott DanceMay 16, 2024

South Africa asks U.N. court to order Israel to halt Rafah assault

At The Hague, South Africa’s legal team argued that Israel’s assault on Rafah is aimed at destroying “the essential foundations of Palestinian life.”

By Erin Cunningham and Emily RauhalaMay 16, 2024

Slovakia’s Fico in serious condition; suspect charged with attempted murder

The brutal attack has shaken Slovakia and spotlighted deep political divisions in the country.

By Emily Rauhala and Ladka BauerovaMay 16, 2024

Who is Robert Fico? What to know about Slovakia’s leader who was shot.

Political groups in Slovakia and leaders across Europe condemned the shooting, but Fico has also been a polarizing figure in his country and the European Union.

By Emily Rauhala, Loveday Morris, Ladka Bauerova and Niha MasihMay 16, 2024