International

A year on, the Taliban savor victory, while other Afghans pay the price
For the first time in decades, Afghans are living in relative peace. But with sanctions on the Taliban, the economy is in shambles and hunger is widespread. Girls are still out of school.
Freya the walrus drew crowds of fans. And that's why Norway decided to euthanize her
Authorities had warned people not to get close to her or pose for photos with the massive mammal. As a last resort, officials decided she posed a threat to humans and needed to be euthanized.
The drought across Europe is drying up rivers, killing fish and shriveling crops
An unprecedented drought is afflicting nearly half of the European continent, damaging farm economies, forcing water restrictions and causing wildfires and threatening aquatic species.
What is the legacy of burn pits? For some Iraqis, it's a lifetime of problems
The PACT Act provides new access to services for American veterans struggling with the health effects of exposure to burn pits. But in Iraq, civilians who were exposed are still on their own.
The Cold War to Brittney Griner: a new twist in U.S.-Russia prisoner swaps
The U.S. and Russia are trying to work out a prisoner exchange that involves basketball star Brittney Griner. While they've done deals for decades, the trading usually involves spies for spies.