The ICC's warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant sent shockwaves, but don't expect the Court to rock American Exceptionalism, an "assertion of who the rules apply to and who they don't." / Forever Wars The first known H5N1 infection in a child in the
After 800 years of dormancy, Iceland's geological systems reactivated in 2021; since then, a volcano near Reykjavík has erupted 10 times. / Reuters The discovery of a mummified saber-toothed tiger cub is providing scientists a first-ever glimpse of the species, and providing answers to long-held questions.
The International Criminal Court issues arrest warrants for Israel's prime minister and former defense minister, and Hamas's military commander. / BBC News A recap of Gaza resolutions voted on by the UN's Security Council since last October. / Al Jazeera Consulting firm McKinsey is said to
Ukraine fires "longer-range" ballistic missiles into Russia on the 1,000th day of war. / CNN Volodymyr Zelenskyy says his country may soon face 100,000 North Korean troops. / The Guardian How has the Assad government maintained control in Syria despite 13 years of civil war? By becoming
In trade journals, agriculture experts worry Trump's combination of RFK Jr. and tariffs could chill their $1.5 trillion industry. / NPR See also: Under Trump, the future of Medicare drug price negotiations—one of Biden's key domestic policy achievements—is now uncertain. / Roll Call Polls indicate
A bankruptcy judge has halted The Onion's purchase of Infowars, claiming concerns over the transparency of the auction. / Bloomberg Law How the planned construction of a Trump golf course near Hanoi might affect Vietnam's relations with the incoming administration. / The Diplomat Now that the election is
India's Supreme Court forbids "bulldozer justice," i.e., when the government demolishes someone's home after they've been accused of a crime. / BBC News The GOP retains its House majority, giving Republicans full control of Congress and the White House. / Politico Some Republican
Russian lawmakers vote to ban all media that promotes "a child-free lifestyle," including social media. / Semafor Since the 1990s, deaths have nearly always outnumbered births in Russia. / The Washington Post [+] What can President Biden do prior to Donald Trump's new term? "Use his clemency
Israel says there will be no ceasefire or pause until its war objectives are met. / The Times of Israel A video round-up of what's happened in north Gaza since the US gave its 30-day warning a month ago. / Al Jazeera Between news-averse voters and disinformation,
For the first time in history, every incumbent party in a developed nation this year lost vote share in elections. / Financial Times See also: A German far-right party won a regional election in September, which hasn't happened since the Nazi era—a result of 30 years of
