Most people alive today carry fragments of Neanderthal DNA in their genome. Now scientists are gaining a more intimate understanding of the ancient encounters that put it there.
The result marks the first time the Greens have won a British parliamentary by-election and signals the frustration of left-leaning voters with Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
Michael D. Shear, Stephen Castle and Lizzie Dearden
The renewed violence between the neighboring countries stems from Pakistan’s accusations that Afghanistan’s Taliban government has harbored a militant group.
Francesca Regalado, Lynsey Chutel and Elian Peltier
The Cuban government’s account of a supposed armed raid into its territory was called into question after one of the men identified as being on the boat turned up in Miami.
New restaurants are popping up in Caracas. Nightclubs are bursting at the seams. The streets are eerily safe — with big exceptions. Could a revival be on the horizon?
Judges at the International Criminal Court have heard starkly different interpretations this week of the words of former President Rodrigo Duterte of the Philippines.
The airstrikes came hours after Afghan troops had attacked Pakistani border positions and follow months of worsening relations between the neighboring countries.
Elian Peltier, Safiullah Padshah and Zia ur-Rehman
The June 2025 conflict with Iran depleted Israeli and U.S. stocks of antiballistic missiles. If there is another war, the pressure will be on to destroy Iranian missiles before they can be launched.