International

A 100-degree heat wave in Gaza offers a sweltering glimpse of a tough summer to come
The heat bore down on Palestinians living in tents and aid groups working in the sun. UNRWA reported several heat injuries among its staff, and at least one 18-year-old Palestinian died from the heat.
What to know about a possible Israeli military offensive in Rafah
In Gaza's southernmost city, where more than a million Palestinians have sought shelter and where aid groups have centralized operations, worries have grown over a possible Israeli military operation.
A trans man facing persecution in Russia heard of ‘trans refuge’ state and fled to Minnesota
Saturday marks one year since Minnesota became a refuge state for transgender people. The state’s status has reached far beyond its borders, leading a Russian couple to seek safety here in Minnesota.
Italy bans loans of works to the Minneapolis Institute of Art in a dispute over an ancient statue
Italy’s Culture Ministry has banned loans of works to the Minneapolis Institute of Art, following a dispute with the museum over an ancient marble statue believed to have been looted from Italy almost a half-century ago.
Police arrest pro-Palestinian protesters at USC, UT-Austin and Emerson College
Hundreds of protesters were arrested in Boston, Austin and Los Angeles on Wednesday into Thursday. Students continue setting up new encampments, including at Cornell and George Washington University.