The government greatly increased a grant to encourage more immigrants to return home. Critics say it sends the wrong message and, in any case, may not tempt many refugees.
Author: Lynsey Chutel
Ukraine’s Top Diplomat, Dmytro Kuleba, Offers His Resignation
Dmytro Kuleba, who was among several Ukrainian officials who offered to resign on Wednesday, lobbied forcefully for Kyiv’s allies to supply Patriot missile defense systems.
Ukraine Foreign Minister, Dmytro Kuleba, Offers His Resignation, Official Says
Dmytro Kuleba has lobbied Kyiv’s allies to supply missile defense systems. He was among several Ukrainian ministers who offered to resign on Wednesday, an official said.
An Oil Tanker Is Stuck in the Red Sea After a Houthi Rebel Attack: What to Know
The MV Delta Sounion was carrying a million barrels of crude oil when it was attacked by Houthi rebels. On fire and crewless, it now poses an environmental risk.
Off Spain’s Coast, Orcas Ram a Sailboat
A pod of orcas damaged a boat and left its two-person crew stranded. It was the latest in a string of attacks that research suggests could be used for hunting practice.
France explosions synagogue antisemitism
Politicians quickly condemned the attack, at a time when antisemitic incidents have been on the rise in France.
Explosions Outside a France Synagogue Were a Terrorist Attack, Prosecutors Say
Politicians quickly condemned the attack, at a time when antisemitic incidents have been on the rise in France. A suspect has been arrested in the case.
Diamond Found in Botswana Is World’s 2nd-Largest Ever at 2,492 Carats
The diamond was unearthed using new technology, and miners hope it will bring back luster to a struggling industry.
Rocket Engine Explodes During Test at Shetland Spaceport
As European countries push to develop more independent space capabilities, a test at one new site produced an explosion.
Seven Pro-Palestinian Activists Charged Over Break-In at Israeli Arms Company’s U.K. Site
Prosecutors argued in court that pro-Palestinian activists had vandalized a site belonging to Elbit, an arms manufacturer, and had committed offenses with a “terrorist connection.”