U.K. Policy on Israel’s War in Gaza Is Diverging From the U.S.
Britain’s new government is likely to withdraw objections to the International Criminal Court prosecutor’s pursuit of a warrant for Benjamin Netanyahu, two people told The Times.
What a Professor’s Firing Shows About Sexual Harassment in China
A top Chinese university described the conduct of a professor accused of sexual harassment as a moral failing, language feminists say downplays harm to women.
FBI Director Testifies Before Congress Over Trump Rally Shooting
The F.B.I. director, Christopher A. Wray, disclosed to lawmakers that the Google search was perhaps an early indication that the gunman began to contemplate an assassination.
‘Three Seconds to Act’: Boater Recounts How Whale Capsized His Vessel
Two boaters in New Hampshire were rescued by nearby fishermen without injuries, and the dramatic flip was caught on video.
Given No Choice by His Party, Biden Says the Right Thing
It’s tempting to salute him for courage, but that would overlook the deception about his deterioration.
Biden Says It Is Time to Step Aside for a Younger Voice in Oval Office Address
In an Oval Office address, President Biden praised Vice President Kamala Harris and said “it’s been the privilege of my life to serve this nation for over 50 years.”
Racheal Kundananji Leads Zambia Against USWNT at Paris 2024
In seven years, Racheal Kundananji went from playing her first organized game to signing a multimillion-dollar contract. Her rise could have lasting effects.
Full Transcript of Biden’s Speech on Ending His Run for Re-election
“The best way forward is to pass the torch to a new generation,” the president said in a rare Oval Office address. And he told voters, “History is in your hands.”
Trump Attacks Harris as ‘Radical’ in Charlotte Rally
The Trump campaign has sought to tie Vice President Kamala Harris to unpopular Biden administration policies and paint her as too liberal for independent or moderate voters.
Early-Morning Escalator Fire at JFK Airport Injures 10
The fire was soon extinguished and the injuries were minor, officials said. The cause of the fire was under investigation.
N.B.A. Announces Lucrative Rights Deals With Disney, Comcast and Amazon
The league rejected a bid by Warner Bros. Discovery to match Amazon’s offer.
Netanyahu Defends Israel in Speech to Congress
The speech by Israel’s leader was charged with symbolism, as the war in Gaza has divided lawmakers. He portrayed the conflict as a proxy fight with Iran that must be won at all costs and condemned protesters.
The Alexander Brothers, Hotshot Real Estate Agents, Are Accused of Sexual Assault
Tal and Oren Alexander, who had lifestyles as flashy as their real estate deals, are now accused of a string of sexual assaults.
Assessing Netanyahu’s Speech to Congress
Some of his remarks have been disputed by human rights groups, and others are unverifiable or lacked context. Here’s a closer look.
After Biden Drops Out, Here Come the Polls
Some pollsters were already in the field when news of his withdrawal broke; others scrambled to conduct quick surveys.
DOJ Watchdog Attributes Roger Stone’s Reduced Sentence to Poor Leadership
The Justice Department’s in-house watchdog released its report on the reduction of Roger Stone’s sentence in a 2019 case related to the Trump-Russia investigation.
Israel Rolls Into Paris Olympics Amid Cheers, Boos and Police Sirens
France has promised an unusually heavy blanket of security for Israeli athletes at the Games. In its first test, it pulled out all the stops.
Democrats, All of Them, Must Protect Harris
MAGA won’t be content to beat the vice president. It’ll try to destroy her.
Tennessee Gas Station Clerk Stole $1 Million Lottery Ticket, Police Say
Meer Patel was working behind the counter when a man handed him the $1 million ticket. He hid the value from the buyer and tried to cash the ticket himself, the authorities said.
Netanyahu Defended Israel’s War Effort to Congress
Also, the secret battle for the future of the Murdoch empire. Here’s the latest at the end of Wednesday.