Venezuela’s Maduro Cracks Down on His Own Military in Bid to Retain Power

The embattled government is torturing members of its own armed forces to retain control of them — and through them, the state. Press Release Distribution Service

God Save the Cathedral? In England, Some Offer Mini Golf or Giant Slide

Visitors to some of Britain’s most venerable and imposing religious buildings this summer may find carnival attractions, a lunar landscape or a lifelike model of Earth. Press Release Distribution Service

Hometown of Canadian Teenage Murder Suspects Grapples With Infamy

Port Alberni, the birthplace of the two teenagers who the police say went on a bloody rampage, says it is unfair for the town to be tarnished by the crimes. Press Release Distribution Service

The U.S. and the Taliban Are Near a Deal. Here’s What It Could Look Like.

Details of how American troops would withdraw and how a cease-fire would be shaped are among the most crucial issues in the talks’ final stages. Press Release Distribution Service

Russia Orders Evacuation of Village Near Site of Nuclear Accident

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

Your Wednesday Briefing

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Malaysia Police: Family Confirms Body Is of Missing London Teenager

Nearly 350 people were involved in a massive search operation that included sniffer dogs, elite commando forces and thermal detectors. Press Release Distribution Service

Jeffrey Epstein, Russian Explosion, Hong Kong: Your Tuesday Briefing

Here’s what you need to know. Press Release Distribution Service

Hong Kong Airport Cancels Flights Amid Protests. How Has Your Travel Been Affected?

We want to hear from travelers whose plans have been disrupted. Press Release Distribution Service

Hong Kong Airport Suspends Check-Ins in 2nd Day of Disruptive Protests

Protesters stopped some travelers from reaching their departure gates, hours after the city’s leader pleaded for order amid escalating unrest. Press Release Distribution Service

Donald Trump Jr., in Indonesia, Defends Family’s Global Business

On a trip to promote Trump-branded resorts, the president’s son said his father “wouldn’t make decisions on a country based on a real estate deal.” Press Release Distribution Service

As Gang Murders Surge, South Africa Sends Army to Cape Town, and the City Cheers

Cape Town has become one of the world’s most dangerous cities, and the government has deployed troops to quell the violence. Many residents welcome the soldiers’ presence, but worry about what’s next. Press Release Distribution Service

Hometown of Canadian Teenage Murder Suspects Grapples With Unwanted Infamy

Port Alberni, the birthplace of the two teenagers who the police say went on a bloody rampage, says it is unfair for the town to be tarnished by the crimes. Press Release Distribution Service

Iran Says Tanker Seized at Gibraltar Will Be Released Soon

British and Gibraltar officials declined to comment on the Iranian prediction that the Iranian tanker, held since July 4, would be let go. Press Release Distribution Service

Immigration, Hong Kong, California Highway Patrol: Your Tuesday Briefing

Here’s what you need to know. Press Release Distribution Service

Trump’s Push to Bring Back Jobs to U.S. Shows Limited Results

Tax cuts and tariffs have not caused a significant return of factory activity, data from the government and other sources show. Press Release Distribution Service

This Carnivorous Plant Invaded New York. That May Be Its Only Hope.

The waterwheel lives a double life: facing extinction in its native habitat even as it creeps into places where it doesn’t belong. Press Release Distribution Service

F.B.I. Wants to Interrogate Egyptian Man in Brazil, Citing Qaeda Links

Brazil says it “stands ready to cooperate” with the F.B.I. seeks to interrogate an Egyptian man linked to planning attacks against the United States. Press Release Distribution Service

Hong Kong’s Leader Pleads for Order in a City on Edge

Carrie Lam, the embattled leader of the Asian financial hub, said at a news conference that the “stability and well-being of seven million people are in jeopardy.” Press Release Distribution Service

Your Tuesday Briefing

Jeffrey Epstein, Russian explosion, Hong Kong: Here’s what you need to know. Press Release Distribution Service

‘A Civil War Within a Civil War’ as Fighting Rages in Southern Yemen

Dozens have been killed as two forces that are supposed to be allies clashed in the city of Aden. Press Release Distribution Service

Over 150 Flights Canceled as Hong Kong Airport Is Flooded by Protesters

Hong Kong International Airport, one of the world’s busiest, was brought to a near halt by antigovernment demonstrators angered by police violence. Press Release Distribution Service

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