Monday Briefing: The Toll of an Attack on an Iranian Prison
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The Beatboxing, Dancing Nuns Expanding the Flock in Brazil
The Catholic Church’s effort to win young followers relies in part on influencers, D.J.s and two Brazilian nuns with plenty of rhythm.
Russia Pounds Ukraine With Drones and Missiles in One of War’s Largest Attacks
The overnight attack was one of the largest on Ukraine and included strikes in the western part of the country, which is hit less often.
Glastonbury ‘Appalled’ by Bob Vylan’s Chant Against Israel’s Military
The band Bob Vylan led a crowd in a chant of “Death, death to the I.D.F.” while performing at Glastonbury, Britain’s biggest music festival.
G.O.P. Bill Adds Surprise Tax That Could Cripple Wind and Solar Power
Wind and solar companies were already bracing for Congress to end federal subsidies. But the Senate bill goes even further and penalizes those industries.
Israel’s Attack on Evin Prison Killed 71, Iranian State Media Report
The notorious detention facility in Tehran, where dissidents and political prisoners are held, came under attack on June 23.
Europe Heat Wave Drives Record-High Temperatures, Prompting Health Alerts
Extreme heat has gripped Europe with record-high temperatures, health alerts and wildfires, from France and Spain to Greece.
Why Was the Italian Football Championship Played in Toledo?
Amateur football players from Ancona and Florence drew a crowd in Ohio on Saturday.
Refugees Worry: Is Nicaragua Running Assassination Operations in Costa Rica?
After a Nicaraguan human rights activist who had fled to Costa Rica was killed, concern has grown that the Ortega government may be targeting its enemies abroad.
Conquering Soccer and Arming Warlords
The Emirati vice president is best known as the owner of a top English soccer team. Behind the scenes, he has been described as the “handler” guiding his country’s secret foreign wars.