Scholars say it has been more than a century since Britain’s constitution — a medley of laws and customs, many but not all of them written — has come under such strain. Press Release Distribution Service
‘Retake Hong Kong’: A Movement, a Slogan and an Identity Crisis
Hong Kong’s Beijing-backed government is struggling not only for control of the streets but over what the city means as a place and political entity. Press Release Distribution Service
Giant Hacking Attack in Bulgaria Raises Suspicion of Russian Meddling
Whoever was responsible, experts say, the episode raised serious concerns about the state of Bulgaria’s cybersecurity. Press Release Distribution Service
Trudeau Violated Ethics Law in SNC-Lavalin Case, Watchdog Finds
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of Canada was found to have broken the law in how he and his staff handled the corruption case of a major engineering firm, SNC-Lavalin. Press Release Distribution Service
ASAP Rocky Guilty of Assault in Sweden but Won’t Face Prison Time
The ruling — a victory of sorts for the rapper — comes in a case that has gripped the music world, as well as President Trump. Press Release Distribution Service
New Everest Rules Could Significantly Limit Who Gets to Climb
Nepali officials proposed new regulations requiring mountaineers and expedition companies to prove that they have a certain level of experience. Press Release Distribution Service
Emiliano Sala Suffered Carbon Monoxide Poisoning in Fatal Plane Crash
Tests show he was exposed to “potentially fatal” levels of carbon monoxide before the crash. The pilot, whose body has not been found, may have suffered the same. Press Release Distribution Service
Inside the Crackdown in Kashmir
A week after India stripped Kashmir of its autonomy and imposed a communications blackout, we spent Eid in Srinagar, where security forces are stopping people from moving and speaking freely. Press Release Distribution Service
He Gave a Bike to a Refugee Girl. 24 Years Later, She Got to Thank Him.
Mevan Babakar was a 5-year-old refugee in the Netherlands when she received a present that changed her life. Social media helped her find the man who gave it. Press Release Distribution Service
This Land Is a Sanctuary for Aboriginal Women. Bulldozers May Soon Come.
Indigenous Australians have camped for over a year to block a proposed highway upgrade. The protest has become a homecoming that has allowed many to reconnect with their heritage. Press Release Distribution Service
In Looming Brexit Clash, U.K. Constitution Could Be the Loser
Scholars say it has been more than a century since Britain’s constitution — a medley of laws and customs, many but not all of them written — has come under such strain. Press Release Distribution Service
Soul Searching Among Hong Kong Protesters After Chaos at Airport
After ugly, violent scenes on Tuesday night, demonstrators promised to do better. “We apologize for our behavior but we are just too scared,” one post read. Press Release Distribution Service
Gay Penguins, and Their Hope for a Baby, Have Enchanted Berlin
Two male penguins at Zoo Berlin have adopted an egg, delighting Germans and raising the prospect of the zoo’s first penguin chick in almost two decades. Press Release Distribution Service
New Zealand Officials Admit Letting Christchurch Suspect Send Hateful Letter
The lapse was particularly embarrassing because Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and other leaders said they would do everything they could to deny the suspect any further platform. Press Release Distribution Service
Hong Kong’s Economy Shudders as Its Airport Descends into Chaos
Clashes at one of the world’s busiest transportation hubs could cast further doubt on the city’s future as a business capital on China’s doorstep. Press Release Distribution Service
Useless Dads and Placid Women: U.K. Bans 2 Ads Over Sexist Stereotypes
Television ads from Volkswagen and Mondelez were the first to fall foul of new rules that target potentially harmful gender stereotyping. Press Release Distribution Service
Hong Kong, ASAP Rocky, Plácido Domingo: Your Wednesday Briefing
Here’s what you need to know. Press Release Distribution Service
Russia Orders Evacuation of Village Near Site of Nuclear Explosion
Residents were told to leave on Wednesday, suggesting a serious danger, but later reports said the evacuation had been called off. Press Release Distribution Service
Greta Thunberg Prepares to Set Sail for U.N. Climate Talks
The 16-year-old climate activist is crossing the Atlantic to attend a United Nations climate summit. She refuses to fly because aviation has such an enormous carbon footprint. Press Release Distribution Service
Waning of American Power? Trump Struggles With an Asia in Crisis
The Trump administration has taken a hands-off approach to conflicts — from Kashmir to Hong Kong to the rivalry between Japan and South Korea — as Asian officials escalate the battles. Press Release Distribution Service
Hong Kong, Tariffs, Russia: Your Wednesday Briefing
The stakes grow higher in Hong Kong Press Release Distribution Service
Hong Kong’s Protests Reach the Airport. Have You Been Affected?
We want to hear from travelers whose plans have been disrupted. Press Release Distribution Service
