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Who First Circled the Globe? Not Magellan, Spain Wants You to Know
The Spanish officer Juan Sebastián Elcano completed the voyage after the Portuguese explorer died halfway. Five centuries later, it’s a matter of national pride — and national rivalry.
Anti-Immigrant Venom Killed Their South African Dreams
Hundreds of Nigerians fleeing mob attacks have been airlifted out of South Africa, leaving behind their jobs and stores, homes and hopes.
As Narendra Modi Heads to U.S., Controversy Follows Him
Activists urged the Gates Foundation not to recognize India’s prime minister with a prestigious award. They accuse him of leading India into “deadly chaos.”
As Taiwan Loses Influence, China Gains Ground in Race With U.S.
Two Pacific nations severed ties with Taiwan in favor of Beijing this week, boosting China in its contest with the United States for influence in the region.
How Rugby Became a Touchstone for a Reporter Abroad
As the Rugby World Cup kicks off today, one correspondent reflects on how the sport made her feel closer to home.
Turkey’s Art Scene Makes a Comeback, Under Erdogan’s Shadow
Major museums are opening, and the Istanbul Biennial is underway. Just don’t ask about politics.
Attack on Saudi Oil Facilities Tests U.S. Guarantee to Defend Gulf
The American hesitation to take military action may signal a weakening of its commitment to protect the Arab Persian Gulf and could embolden Iran.
Brownface, Blackface and About-Face. Is Trudeau Who He Says He Is?
Many Canadians saw Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s record in office as evidence in his favor, if not enough to exonerate him for recent photos and video showing him wearing dark makeup.
Mark von Hagen, Critic of Times’s Stalin Coverage, Dies at 65
A historian, he was asked by the paper to judge whether a correspondent’s Pulitzer Prize should be revoked because of biased reporting. He said it should be.