Russians near Ukraine are starting to hear the sound of explosions, and their worries are growing.
Author: Claire Moses
Britain’s Mourning Rituals
Britons are surrounded by visible symbols of Queen Elizabeth II’s death but relatively reserved in their grief.
Dairy Farmers in the Netherlands Are Up in Arms Over Emission Cuts
Goals of cutting nitrogen emissions in half by 2030 have caused an uproar in the Netherlands. Climate activists say the cuts are necessary to preserve nature.
A Walrus Named Freya Showed Up in Norway. Did She Have to Die?
Three days after issuing a warning, the authorities put down the 1,300-pound marine mammal. Critics said that the decision was unnecessary.
Norway Kills Freya, a 1,300-Pound Walrus Who Delighted Onlookers
Officials said the walrus had become a threat to human safety because people ignored warnings and did not keep their distance from her in the water.
A 1,300-Pound Walrus Could Be Killed if She Endangers the Public
Freya has been lounging on boats and eating mussels in Norway, but authorities have started to worry about her presence.
The Spread of Book Banning
Explaining the increasing politicization of the book banning debate.
Rotterdam Won’t Dismantle Bridge to Allow Jeff Bezos’ Superyacht Through
The Dutch city faced an uproar as it considered dismantling a section of a 95-year-old bridge. Now the boat’s builder has decided not to apply for a permit.
Russian Spy Stopped From Infiltrating the ICC, Dutch Intelligence Says
Sergey Vladimirovich Cherkasov spent years building an identity as a Brazilian citizen, polishing a résumé that got him an internship at the court, officials say.
The Scene at the Border
We break down why border crossings are so high and who’s trying to come to the U.S.