Mother on Hunger Strike to Free Alaa Abd El Fattah From Egyptian Jail at ‘Risk to Life’
Laila Soueif, the mother of Alaa Abd El Fattah, one of Egypt’s most prominent political prisoners, has fasted for 151 days as she seeks his release.
Putin Praises Trump for Working to Thaw U.S.-Russia Tensions
“The first contacts with the new American administration give us some hope,” the Russian president said in televised comments on Thursday.
Israel’s Military Lays Out Its Oct. 7 Hamas Attack Failures
The highly anticipated public findings, the first from its internal inquiries into the devastating Hamas-led attack, do not apportion individual responsibility, though officials said that may come later.
Democratic donor John Morgan launches new political party ahead of possible run for Florida governor
Attorney John Morgan announces plan to form new political party. He noted that he did not vote for Donald Trump or Kamala Harris in 2024
Ontario Voters Head to the Polls. Here’s What to Know.
Voters in Ontario will decide on Thursday whether to re-elect Doug Ford, a Conservative who is among Canada’s harshest critics of President Trump, as the province’s premier.
What to Know About the Turkey-P.K.K. Conflict
The fighting has taken more than 40,000 lives over the past four decades. The group’s leader is now calling for its fighters to put down their arms.
Anxiety in Gaza and Israel as Cease-Fire Nears End of First Phase
A series of hostage-for-prisoner swaps agreed under the first phase of the cease-fire is complete, and no one knows how long the uneasy calm will last.
Ocalan Says PKK Fighters Should Disarm
Abdullah Ocalan, the leader of the guerrilla Kurdistan Workers’ Party, or P.K.K., called on his fighters to lay down their arms after decades of fighting the Turkish state.
Proposed bill to give schools freedom on milk choices amid MAHA push
The Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act will allow schools to expand milk offerings and allow for whole reduced-fat, and other options that changes current USDA policies.
House DOGE subcommittee chair Greene threatens criminal referrals over foreign aid spending
House DOGE subcommittee Chair Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., said she was considering investigations and criminal referrals over foreign aid spending.