4 Men Charged With Trying to Smuggle Thousands of Ants From Kenya
The men, including two Belgian teenagers, pleaded guilty to smuggling thousands of live queen ants, which the Kenyan authorities said were destined for markets in Europe and Asia.
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Israel Strikes Area With Large Tent Camps for Displaced Gazans
The attack on the Mawasi area killed at least several people, including children, according to Gaza’s emergency rescue service. Israel did not confirm the location of the attack.
U.K. Court Ruling on Trans Women Is Part of Wider Debate on Sex and Gender
The legal assault on trans rights is being waged on both sides of the Atlantic. On Monday, Hungary’s Parliament approved a constitutional amendment banning public events by members of L.G.B.T.Q. communities. Two days later, President Trump sued Maine for allowing trans athletes in schools. On Wednesday, Britain’s highest court added its voice to the debate,…
One Town Says, Yes, You Can Have Too Many Capybaras
The world’s largest rodent is multiplying in — and dividing — one of Argentina’s most exclusive gated communities.
China Wants Countries to Unite Against Trump, but Is Met With Wariness
Beijing is using a mix of carrots and sticks to try to prevent other countries from siding with the United States in isolating China.
Italy’s Meloni Heads to Washington to Meet Trump. Will It Pay Off for Europe?
The stakes are high as Giorgia Meloni, a conservative who shares some of Mr. Trump’s nationalist ideology, meets with him on Thursday as his trade war has frayed nerves worldwide.
Europe Seeks a Direct Line to Trump, Skeptical That Aides Speak for Him
Despite Europe’s size, economic might and longstanding alliances with Washington, Trump officials have made clear it is not a priority, European officials say.
South Korea Shipbuilding Strength Could Help in Tariff Talks With US
As it faces the possibility of a 25 percent tariff on its exports, South Korea has taken notice of President Trump’s stated goal to revive U.S. shipbuilding.
Thursday Briefing: A Judge’s Pushback Against Trump
Plus, a look at the Grand Egyptian Museum.
Trump Aides Close State Dept. Office on Foreign Disinformation
Secretary of State Marco Rubio put about 40 employees on leave who had tracked disinformation by China, Russia, Iran and terrorist groups.