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China has become trendy for Russians who once worshiped everything Western. Young people are learning Mandarin, and Chinese culture and goods have become ubiquitous in Moscow.

The notorious detention facility in Tehran, where dissidents and political prisoners are held, came under attack on June 23.

The future of Iran’s nuclear program.

The Netflix hit has left a lasting legacy as a major cultural export, but also one that exposed some unsettling aspects of Korean society.

The government said on Sunday night that it would cancel its tax on American technology companies, handing a victory to the Trump administration.

Amateur football players from Ancona and Florence drew a crowd in Ohio on Saturday.

President Trump urged Israel and Hamas to “make the deal,” but it was unclear if any significant progress has been made toward an agreement.

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.

The Emirati vice president is best known as the owner of Manchester City, a top English soccer team. Behind the scenes, he has been described as the “handler” guiding his country’s secret foreign wars.

The Islamic Republic limps on after the 12-day conflict. Where will the nation go from here?

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.

These nuns in Brazil went viral for beatboxing. Now, they’re using their newfound fame to draw attention to the Catholic church and to their congregation’s mission. Jack Nicas, the Brazil bureau chief for The New York Times, goes behind the scenes as the nuns record their first music video.

A family of five Ukrainians was killed by an Iranian missile strike in Israel, in a tragic intersection of two wars.

The European Union has not gone as far as President Trump in cracking down on immigration, but its shift is already profound.

The brutal beating in 2020 of Michel Zecler, a well-known music producer, sent shock waves through France.

The over-the-top party in the photogenic Italian city mixed Hollywood, Silicon Valley and political overtones.

A procession of marchers honored prominent figures killed during the 12-day war with Israel.

The University of Toronto has attracted several U.S. professors amid turmoil between American higher-education institutions and the Trump administration.

A United Nations report found a rise in users, confiscation and deaths as cocaine trafficking expands into Africa and Asia, and violence spreads into Europe.

Iranian authorities are sweeping up hundreds of people deemed suspected spies or infiltrators. Some worry the campaign could become a broader crackdown on political opponents and minorities.