A writer used Camille Pissarro’s paintings of suburban London and a ‘lost’ railway as a lens for exploring the city’s history — and settling an arcane mystery.
Author: MIKE IVES
Singapore Airlines Flight Fell 178 Feet in Under 5 Seconds
A man died and more than 70 other people were injured last week when a flight to Singapore from London hit sudden turbulence.
Red Lobster Temporarily Closes Dozens of Restaurants
The seafood chain has been losing money for years. The liquidator behind the auction said more than 50 of its U.S. locations had closed.
About 300,000 Gazans Have Fled Rafah, U.N. Says
The Israeli military has expanded its evacuation orders for Rafah, deepening fears that it was preparing a full-scale invasion of the city in southern Gaza.
The International Date Line Is ‘Pretty Arbitrary.’ Here’s Why.
That squiggly line through the Pacific where days begin and end has no legal authority and technically doesn’t exist.
Why the War in Myanmar Matters
A devastating, yearslong civil war is heating up, but it still hasn’t attracted broad international notice.
A Look at Taiwan’s Strongest Earthquakes
Earthquakes of similar intensity to the one that hit the island on Wednesday have caused large-scale death and destruction.
Study on ‘World’s Oldest Pyramid’ Is Retracted by Publisher
The study, based on research featured in a Netflix documentary, fueled debate over a site that is used for Islamic and Hindu rituals.
What to Know About Hong Kong’s Article 23 Legislation
The legislation marks another significant erosion of freedom in a former British colony once known for its relative autonomy from Beijing.