News Outlet Blames Photoshop for Making Australian Lawmaker’s Photo More Revealing

By Yan Zhuang from NYT World https://ift.tt/wU2MPKh
via IFTTT 9News apologized for the edited photo of the member of state Parliament, Georgie Purcell, which it said was a result of “automation by Photoshop.”

Imran Khan Sentenced to 10 Years Ahead of Pakistan’s Elections

By Christina Goldbaum from NYT World https://ift.tt/e2GRszQ
via IFTTT The verdict is widely seen as part of a military-led campaign to sideline Mr. Khan’s political party.

Israeli Forces Kill a Hamas Commander Inside a West Bank Hospital, Military Says

By Aaron Boxerman from NYT World https://ift.tt/n7rfSPF
via IFTTT Surveillance video released by the Palestinian Authority shows several gunmen in apparent civilian clothing brandishing weapons in the hospital.

Russian Skaters Stripped of Olympic Gold, Setting Up New Legal Fight

By Tariq Panja and Andrew Das from NYT World https://ift.tt/eR17CGY
via IFTTT A decision to address the disqualification of Kamila Valieva gave the United States the gold in the Beijing 2022 team event, but it kept Canada off the podium.

The War the World Can’t See

By Vivian Yee, Abu Bakr Bashir and Gaya Gupta from NYT World https://ift.tt/Xpi7Ju8
via IFTTT From outside Gaza, the scale of death and destruction is impossible to grasp, shrouded by communications blackouts, restrictions barring international reporters and extreme challenges facing local journalists.

Mix-Up Preceded Deadly Drone Strike in Jordan, U.S. Officials Say

By Eric Schmitt from NYT World https://ift.tt/d0vU9pF
via IFTTT The attack on Sunday killed three Army reservists, the first known American military deaths from hostile fire in the turmoil spilling over from Israel’s war with Hamas.

An Italian Holocaust Survivor Asks if She Has ‘Lived in Vain’

By Jason Horowitz from NYT World https://ift.tt/eBbNsxu
via IFTTT Liliana Segre, who has become Italy’s conscience on the Holocaust, says she is pessimistic in the face of rising anti-Semitism.

For New Moms in Seoul, 3 Weeks of Pampering and Sleep at a Joriwon

By Lauretta Charlton from NYT World https://ift.tt/HPU3Ijb
via IFTTT Some new mothers say postpartum care centers are the best part of childbirth in South Korea, where fewer people are deciding to have children because of high costs.

Princess of Wales Returns Home From Hospital After Abdominal Surgery

By Mark Landler from NYT World https://ift.tt/1YpRziD
via IFTTT The sudden hospitalization of Catherine, the wife of Prince William, in mid-January, surprised royal watchers in Britain. She will convalesce for two to three months.

Major Donors Pause Funding for U.N. Agency as Scandal Widens

By Raja Abdulrahim, Julian E. Barnes, Aaron Boxerman and Patrick Kingsley from NYT World https://ift.tt/4v8QRkw
via IFTTT The actions came as specific, “horrific” details were more widely shared by the U.N. and Israel.

Protesters Hurl Soup at the Mona Lisa

By Roger Cohen from NYT World https://ift.tt/V5n01GB
via IFTTT Two women from an environmental group threw pumpkin-colored soup at the artwork, which is behind bulletproof glass at the Louvre and did not appear to sustain damage.

Where Is Hamas Getting Its Weapons? Increasingly, From Israel.

By Maria Abi-Habib and Sheera Frenkel from NYT World https://ift.tt/9PjwHxr
via IFTTT The very weapons that Israeli forces have used to enforce a blockade of Gaza are now being used against them.

A Collective ‘No’: Anti-Putin Russians Embrace an Unlikely Challenger

By Paul Sonne, Alina Lobzina and Ivan Nechepurenko from NYT World https://ift.tt/ih9OTxV
via IFTTT Long lines have popped up in Russia and beyond to get Boris B. Nadezhdin, an antiwar candidate, onto the ballot for Russia’s presidential election in March.

FIFA Convictions Are Imperiled by Questions of U.S. Overreach

By Rebecca R. Ruiz and Tariq Panja from NYT World https://ift.tt/IjW8lh6
via IFTTT Two Supreme Court decisions and a lower court’s ruling have cast doubt on the legal basis for a host of prosecutions. Several defendants want their records cleared and their money back.

How Leaders and Diplomats Are Trying to End the Gaza War

By Patrick Kingsley and Edward Wong from NYT World https://ift.tt/Mnpf2Hc
via IFTTT Top American, Israeli and Arab officials are seeking to forge three parallel but related deals that could end the war in Gaza, finalize its postwar status, and, most ambitiously, set commitments for the creation of a Palestinian state.

U.N. to Investigate Claim That Employees Participated in Oct. 7 Attack

By Farnaz Fassihi, Edward Wong, Russell Goldman and Ronen Bergman from NYT World https://ift.tt/I7W4ZkM
via IFTTT The United States temporarily cut off funding to UNRWA, the agency that aids Palestinians, citing allegations that 12 of its workers were involved in the Hamas-led assault on southern Israel.

Arsonist Sentenced to Death for Killing 36 People in 2019 Kyoto Studio Fire

By Claire Moses from NYT World https://ift.tt/kZzWQNr
via IFTTT Shinji Aoba was charged with murder in 2020 after dousing a studio with gasoline and lighting it on fire. On Thursday he was found guilty.

Luis Rubiales, Ex-Chief of Spanish Soccer, to Face Trial Over World Cup Kiss

By Rachel Chaundler from NYT World https://ift.tt/jawiYkz
via IFTTT The ruling by a National Court judge resulted from a pretrial inquiry into an unsolicited kiss that set off a widespread debate about sexism in Spanish women’s soccer.

Israel Tries to Rebut Genocide Charge by Declassifying Cabinet Decisions

By Patrick Kingsley from NYT World https://ift.tt/kyzUShA
via IFTTT South Africa has accused Israel of committing genocide in Gaza. Israel’s legal team has challenged the charge by providing the court with secret orders made by Israel’s civilian and military leaders.

Orban Uses Sweden’s NATO Bid to Take Center Stage in Europe

By Andrew Higgins from NYT World https://ift.tt/fiytBuR
via IFTTT The Hungarian leader has repeatedly opposed European efforts to boost Europe’s security in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. He also blocked a $52 billion aid package for Ukraine.

Military Plane Crashes in Russia, Killing All Onboard, Moscow Says

By Andrew E. Kramer and Ivan Nechepurenko from NYT World https://ift.tt/5ruxzaO
via IFTTT The Russian Defense Ministry claimed that the transport plane was carrying 65 Ukrainian prisoners of war and accused Ukraine of shooting it down. The claims could not be independently verified.

A Hazard for Visitors to Colombia: ‘Devil’s Breath’

By Annie Correal and Genevieve Glatsky from NYT World https://ift.tt/4pWF5qP
via IFTTT Powerful sedatives are behind a spate of violent crimes, U.S. officials say. Many victims are Americans in Medellín who use dating apps.

An Italian Town Full of the Elderly Wants to Feel Young Again

By Jason Horowitz from NYT World https://ift.tt/VM871tR
via IFTTT San Giovanni Lipioni, a tiny town in central Italy, has one of the oldest average populations in the country but hopes a marketing push will attract younger people.

Turkey Backs Sweden’s NATO Bid

By Ben Hubbard and Lara Jakes from NYT World https://ift.tt/MLp4nx7
via IFTTT The vote in the Turkish Parliament puts the Nordic nation closer to joining the military alliance, easing months of friction that have impeded efforts by the West to isolate Russia over its war in Ukraine.

Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York, Diagnosed With Skin Cancer

By Isabella Kwai from NYT World https://ift.tt/X32vcLl
via IFTTT The ex-wife of Prince Andrew said it was a “shock” that doctors had discovered melanoma, a deadly form of skin cancer, just months after a breast cancer diagnosis last summer.

Why India’s New Ram Temple Is So Important

By Alex Travelli and Hari Kumar from NYT World https://ift.tt/wHnZkIy
via IFTTT Its site is sacred to Hindus, and it also represents the much more recent victory of Hinduism as a political identity.

Modi Opens a Giant Temple in a Triumph for India’s Hindu Nationalists

By Mujib Mashal, Hari Kumar and Atul Loke from NYT World https://ift.tt/ldQSAb2
via IFTTT The temple inaugurated by the prime minister is on the disputed site of a centuries-old mosque destroyed in a Hindu mob attack that set a precedent of impunity against Muslims.

How Houthi Attacks Have Upended Global Shipping

By Agnes Chang, Pablo Robles and Keith Bradsher from NYT World https://ift.tt/m1pVLvn
via IFTTT Hundreds of ships are avoiding the Red Sea and sailing an extra 4,000 miles around Africa because of the Houthi attacks, and it comes at considerable economic cost.

As Switzerland’s Glaciers Shrink, a Way of Life May Melt Away

By George Steinmetz and Catherine Porter from NYT World https://ift.tt/16TenNv
via IFTTT Rising temperatures and retreating glaciers threaten Europe’s water tower, forcing local farmers to adapt and presaging larger troubles downstream.

Is Kim Jong-un Really Planning an Attack This Time?

By Choe Sang-Hun from NYT World https://ift.tt/kTvc7wW
via IFTTT An intensification of nuclear threats from North Korea while the world is preoccupied with other wars has ignited an urgent debate over Mr. Kim’s motives.

Taiwan’s Doubts About America Are Growing. That Could Be Dangerous.

By Damien Cave, Amy Chang Chien and Lam Yik Fei from NYT World https://ift.tt/C6xIOvV
via IFTTT Will deepening skepticism about the United States as a trustworthy nation diminish Taiwan’s belief that it could fend off China?

Israeli Women Fight on Front Line in Gaza, a First

By Isabel Kershner and Avishag Shaar-Yashuv from NYT World https://ift.tt/n9X82NK
via IFTTT After a long struggle for acceptance, Israel’s female combat soldiers are pushing new boundaries after rushing into battle on Oct. 7.

Arnold Schwarzenegger Detained Over Pricey Watch at Munich Airport

By Ali Watkins from NYT World https://ift.tt/1t4nPNX
via IFTTT He’ll be back … to face criminal tax charges.

Germany, Once a Powerhouse, Is at an Economic ‘Standstill’

By Melissa Eddy from NYT World https://ift.tt/e92agV6
via IFTTT The economy shrank last year and is not predicted to grow much in 2024. Farmers are angry, industrial output is falling and the government is bickering.

Pakistan Retaliates With Strikes Inside Iran as Tensions Spill Over

By Salman Masood from NYT World https://ift.tt/T5zKA4F
via IFTTT The exchange of attacks came as the upheaval sweeping the Middle East threatened to expand.

Iranian Strike Leaves Pakistan With No Easy Options for Response

By Salman Masood from NYT World https://ift.tt/mbOXDyY
via IFTTT Retaliation could risk drawing the country, which is already mired in political and economic crises, into Middle East upheaval that it has so far avoided.

Iran Says Missile Strikes Show It Will Be ‘Tough and Decisive’ With Foes

By Vivian Yee and Farnaz Fassihi from NYT World https://ift.tt/g0t1s9e
via IFTTT The country has hit targets in Syria, Iraq and Pakistan with missiles this week, signaling to hard-line supporters that it is not passive in the face of threats.

Princess of Wales to Be Hospitalized for 10 Days After Abdominal Surgery

By Mark Landler from NYT World https://ift.tt/QZ4K7Lr
via IFTTT Kensington Palace said Catherine, the wife of Prince William, would not return to public duties until after Easter. Separately, King Charles will receive prostate treatment next week.

Deadly Iranian Strikes in Iraq and Pakistan Inflame Regional Tensions

By Alissa J. Rubin from NYT World https://ift.tt/Gy6ztim
via IFTTT Iran says its missile strikes were aimed at militant groups behind attacks on its territory, but Pakistan and Iraq rejected that explanation.

Hamas Says Two More Israeli Hostages Are Dead

By Matthew Mpoke Bigg and Adam Rasgon from NYT World https://ift.tt/3dkDO8A
via IFTTT The group said the two were killed by Israeli airstrikes, which the Israeli military said was at least partly false.

They Thought They Knew Death, but That Didn’t Prepare Them for Oct. 7

By Sheera Frenkel from NYT World https://ift.tt/T3z9D71
via IFTTT Volunteers with ZAKA, an Israeli group that recovers dead bodies, were among the first to reach the victims of the Hamas-led attacks. The trauma of what they witnessed may last a lifetime.

‘The Social Contract Has Been Completely Ruptured’: Ireland’s Housing Crisis

By Megan Specia from NYT World https://ift.tt/Gg1jTwE
via IFTTT Soaring rents have left many struggling to afford homes in Dublin and have created a generational divide. Two-thirds of younger adults in the city live with their parents.

Guatemala’s New President Is Sworn In, Despite Efforts to Stop Him

By Simon Romero and Jody García from NYT World https://ift.tt/Lo7k9aN
via IFTTT For hours, it was unclear whether Bernardo Arévalo, an anticorruption crusader, would take office at all, as lawmakers delayed the transfer of power.

This Language Was Long Believed Extinct. Then One Man Spoke Up.

By Natalie Alcoba and Sebastián López Brach from NYT World https://ift.tt/FC9jDyx
via IFTTT Blas Jaime has spent nearly two decades resurrecting Chaná, an Indigenous language in Argentina that he learned from his mother.

As War Enters 100th Day, Netanyahu Vows to Keep Fighting in Gaza

By Isabel Kershner and Adam Rasgon from NYT World https://ift.tt/9CcSsRe
via IFTTT The prime minister of Israel struck a defiant tone after hearings at The Hague, where Israel has been accused of genocide.

Volcano Erupts in Iceland, Sending Lava Flowing Into Small Town

By Egill Bjarnason and Lynsey Chutel from NYT World https://ift.tt/AkdzfhE
via IFTTT The latest eruption happened along a row of volcanoes on the Reykjanes Peninsula, where a fissure opened in December, creating a river of lava.

Ecuador’s Attorney General Took on Drug Gangs. Then Chaos Broke Out.

By Annie Correal from NYT World https://ift.tt/ZASLP49
via IFTTT Explosive revelations by the country’s top prosecutor showed links between cartels and officials, a move that might be “kicking the hornet’s nest.”

Capping 5 Years of Speculation, Jacinda Ardern Gets Married

By Natasha Frost from NYT World https://ift.tt/BunTP79
via IFTTT New Zealand’s pathbreaking former prime minister became a global celebrity noted for, among other things, a very long engagement.

U.S. Strikes Against Houthis in Yemen for Second Day, as Conflict Escalates

By Vivian Nereim, Helene Cooper and Thomas Fuller from NYT World https://ift.tt/A1et28F
via IFTTT The military fired at a target in response to rising attacks on Red Sea shipping, which the Houthis linked to the war between Israel and Hamas.

Accused of Genocide, Israelis See Reversal of Reality. Palestinians See Justice.

By Patrick Kingsley from NYT World https://ift.tt/V9i6Lqf
via IFTTT Israel stands accused of committing genocide in Gaza. To Israelis, the charge is a perversion of history. But for Palestinians it creates a fleeting sense of justice.