Tea and a Photo-Op Put King Charles in Cross Hairs

By Mark Landler from NYT World https://ift.tt/MlZyKQX
via IFTTT King Charles’s meeting with an E.U. leader on the day a Northern Ireland trade deal was announced drew angry recriminations from critics who viewed it as an improper foray into British politics.

Scrounging for Tanks for Ukraine, Europe’s Armies Come Up Short

By Erika Solomon, Steven Erlanger and Christopher F. Schuetze from NYT World https://ift.tt/cmNt98l
via IFTTT The struggle to deliver on promises to provide Leopard 2 tanks for use against Russian forces has exposed just how unprepared European militaries are.

Russia’s New Offensive Sends Conscripts Into the Teeth of Ukraine’s Lines

By Andrew E. Kramer and Tyler Hicks from NYT World https://ift.tt/9xGfC1d
via IFTTT A month into the campaign, Russian forces have barely budged despite forays by small units in fields, pine forests and ruined towns.

Kung Fu Nuns of Nepal Smash Convention

By Sameer Yasir and Saumya Khandelwal from NYT World https://ift.tt/TaLhFRJ
via IFTTT In Himalayan Buddhism, the religious roles of nuns have long been restricted by rules and customs. But one sect is changing that, mixing meditation with martial arts and environmental activism.

War in Ukraine Has Changed Europe Forever

By Roger Cohen from NYT World https://ift.tt/P7MCJxA
via IFTTT No event has transformed the continent more profoundly since the end of the Cold War, and there is no going back now.

After Model’s Gruesome Killing, Suspicion Falls on Ex-Husband and His Family

By Tiffany May from NYT World https://ift.tt/PqlXf2A
via IFTTT Abby Choi, known for her glamorous Instagram posts, was reported missing on Wednesday. On Friday, the Hong Kong police found her remains, dismembered and incomplete.

Yellen Confronts Russian Officials at G20 Meeting

By Alan Rappeport from NYT World https://ift.tt/FhiSTr1
via IFTTT In a private session, Treasury Secretary Janet L. Yellen said the Russians were “complicit in Putin’s atrocities,” according to remarks shared by a U.S. official.

Bulgarian Factories and Secret Task Forces: How the West Hunts for Soviet Arms

By Thomas Gibbons-Neff, Justin Scheck and Boryana Dzhambazova from NYT World https://ift.tt/cyeIB6a
via IFTTT Ukraine has long relied on Russian weapons for its armed forces. Now it is scrambling to get Soviet-era ammunition for those weapons, with the help of manufacturers even in rural corners of Eastern Europe.

Mexico Hobbles Election Agency That Helped End One-Party Rule

By Natalie Kitroeff from NYT World https://ift.tt/axnuEc0
via IFTTT The changes come ahead of a presidential election next year and are part of a pattern of challenges to democratic institutions across the Western Hemisphere.

China Says U.S. Is ‘Not Qualified’ to Issue Orders on Arms

By Chris Buckley from NYT World https://ift.tt/HkuE8A2
via IFTTT Beijing is trying to preserve ties with Moscow while asserting it is a neutral observer trying only to coax Russia and Ukraine into peace talks.

A High-Maintenance Relationship for 637 Years, but Milan’s Duomo Is Still Adored

By Elisabetta Povoledo from NYT World https://ift.tt/yuTeJlP
via IFTTT The care for Milan’s cathedral has been nonstop since 1386, but despite the constant need for refurbishment, the beloved landmark’s hold on the city is unbreakable.

North Korea Launches ICBM

By Choe Sang-Hun from NYT World https://ift.tt/9nzQAr3
via IFTTT It was the North’s first test of a long-range missile in three months, and came as the country warned of strong countermeasures against joint military drills by the United States and South Korea.

Trading Books for a Rifle: The Teacher Who Volunteered in Ukraine

By Lynsey Addario and Andrew E. Kramer from NYT World https://ift.tt/TmV6v58
via IFTTT When Russia invaded, recruiting officers asked no questions of the Ukrainian teacher. They handed her a rifle and 120 bullets, and assigned her to a unit expecting to fight in urban combat if the Russian Army broke into Kyiv.

How a Tiny NATO Nation Tackled a Big Problem: Arming Ukraine

By Lara Jakes from NYT World https://ift.tt/vPNIxSL
via IFTTT Luxembourg’s challenges in buying arms on the open market underscore the struggle to keep Ukraine supplied until sophisticated Western weapons arrive in the spring.

In Satellite Images and Video, Hidden Clues About an Iranian Air Force Upgrade

By Christoph Koettl and Alexander Cardia from NYT World https://ift.tt/XLCQuBj
via IFTTT In early February, Iranian state media aired a video about an underground Air Force base. Details in the footage and satellite images point toward the possible arrival of advanced Russian jets.

Moscow’s Military Capabilities Are in Question After Failed Battle for Ukrainian City

By Marc Santora from NYT World https://ift.tt/W5biuez
via IFTTT A disastrous Russian assault on Vuhledar, viewed as an opening move in an expected spring offensive, has renewed doubts about Moscow’s ability to sustain a large-scale ground assault.

Captain of Thai Soccer Team Who Survived Cave Rescue Dies in England

By Isabella Kwai and Muktita Suhartono from NYT World https://ift.tt/7mFIDjE
via IFTTT Duangpetch Promthep, 17, was a member of the soccer team that made an extraordinary escape from a submerged cave in Thailand in 2018. The cause of his death was unclear.

Guided Missile Killed U.S. Aid Worker in Ukraine, Video Shows

By Thomas Gibbons-Neff and Malachy Browne from NYT World https://ift.tt/eiWtJmT
via IFTTT A Times analysis suggests that an intentional strike, not an indiscriminate attack, most likely killed Pete Reed. It is unclear whether the attackers knew he was with a group of aid workers.

‘Our Losses Were Gigantic’: Life in a Sacrificial Russian Assault Wave

By Andrew E. Kramer from NYT World https://ift.tt/Mf9P3AI
via IFTTT Poorly trained Russian soldiers captured by Ukraine describe being used as cannon fodder by commanders throwing waves of bodies into an assault.

China’s Top Airship Scientist Promoted Program to Watch the World From Above

By Chris Buckley from NYT World https://ift.tt/a2tFUBA
via IFTTT Corporate records and media reports reveal an airship scientist at the center of China’s high-altitude balloon program. Companies he has founded were among those targeted by Washington.

Across Paris, an Invader Unleashes His Art

By Catherine Porter from NYT World https://ift.tt/NXtvEYu
via IFTTT Mosaics by a street artist, who calls himself “Invader,” have become part of the fabric of the city. They are everywhere — if you look for them.

A Yale Professor Suggested Mass Suicide for Old People in Japan. What Did He Mean?

By Motoko Rich and Hikari Hida from NYT World https://ift.tt/HmpOrQz
via IFTTT Yusuke Narita says he is mainly addressing a growing effort to revamp Japan’s age-based hierarchies. Still, he has pushed the country’s hottest button.

As Anger Swells Over Quake, Turkey Detains Building Contractors

By Ben Hubbard, Hwaida Saad, Raja Abdulrahim, Safak Timur, Steven Erlanger and Gulsin Harman from NYT World https://ift.tt/jw2hWzL
via IFTTT As the death toll in Turkey and Syria passed 28,000, Ankara was coming under growing criticism for its slow response and tolerance of shoddy construction.

China, Still Trying to Play Down Balloon, Finds It’s Getting Harder to Do

By Vivian Wang from NYT World https://ift.tt/t3isZDn
via IFTTT Beijing has accused the United States of waging “information and public opinion warfare.” But analysts say a lack of credible messaging from China is not helping.

‘No More Antakya’: Turks Say Quake Wiped Out a City, and a Civilization

By Vivian Yee and Nimet Kirac from NYT World https://ift.tt/jWnLhMy
via IFTTT Amid scenes of utter devastation and widespread suffering in the bitter cold, residents mourned the loss of family, friends and memories.

Here’s how to help victims of the earthquake.

By Ben Shpigel from NYT World https://ift.tt/pv7WOJX
via IFTTT Here’s how to contribute to organizations that are aiding the rescue and recovery efforts in Turkey and Syria.

China Finds Itself With Limited Options After U.S. Shoots Down Balloon

By Chris Buckley from NYT World https://ift.tt/aEglbs4
via IFTTT Beijing registered “strong discontent and protest.” But there may be little it can do to retaliate.

Metal Detector Hobbyist Finds a 500-Year-Old Pendant Linked to Henry VIII

By Daniel Victor from NYT World https://ift.tt/RTbMUW1
via IFTTT Researchers say the jewelry, found in a field outside Birmingham, England, is an extraordinary piece of treasure.

Furor Over Chinese Spy Balloon Leads to a Diplomatic Crisis

By Edward Wong, Helene Cooper and Chris Buckley from NYT World https://ift.tt/dJOY8bs
via IFTTT The Pentagon called the object, which has flown from Montana to Kansas, an “intelligence-gathering” balloon. Beijing said it was used mainly for weather research and had strayed off course.

A U.S. Ambassador Finds Himself on Hostile Ground in Hungary

By Andrew Higgins from NYT World https://ift.tt/bVgRytp
via IFTTT David Pressman, a gay human rights lawyer, has been accused by pro-government media in Hungary of undermining traditional values, violating diplomatic conventions and meddling in the judiciary.

Seeing a Prize, Russia Inundates a Ukraine City With Troops

By Matthew Mpoke Bigg and Thomas Gibbons-Neff from NYT World https://ift.tt/aE2fUlV
via IFTTT The battle in the eastern Ukraine city of Bakhmut is growing in importance, as both sides pour forces into the battle.

Hard Drinking and Murky Finances: How an American Veterans Group Imploded in Ukraine

By Jeffrey Gettleman from NYT World https://ift.tt/RZc0APo
via IFTTT The Mozart Group was training Ukrainian soldiers and evacuating frontline residents until the money ran out. Its collapse sheds light on the stresses faced by such groups.

U.S. to Boost Military Role in the Philippines as Fears Over Taiwan Grow

By Sui-Lee Wee from NYT World https://ift.tt/bI8txBJ
via IFTTT Washington and Manila announced a plan to give the American military access on four new locations in the Southeast Asian country, a strategic partner in the region.

Seeking a Needle in a Haystack, Australians Find Lost Radioactive Device in Six Days

By Yan Zhuang from NYT World https://ift.tt/SLwjB4G
via IFTTT The authorities had feared it would take weeks to scour hundreds of miles of an Australian desert for the pea-sized device.