Museum to Part With Cranach Portrait Sold as Owner Fled the Nazis
The Allentown Art Museum agreed to sell the work, by Lucas Cranach the Elder and his workshop, to settle a restitution claim by a Jewish family, which will share in the proceeds.
Gaza Cease-Fire Talks Will Continue in Cairo, Officials Say
Four days of high-level meetings failed to achieve a breakthrough, but people briefed on the talks said discussions on technical issues would take place in the coming days.
Dismantling the Ship That Drilled for the Ocean’s Deepest Secrets
The JOIDES Resolution, which for decades was key to advancing the understanding of the Earth and its innards, concluded what could be its final scientific expedition.
Hong Kong Defends Sex Ed Advice That Includes Playing Badminton
Top officials in the Chinese territory have defended new sex education guidance that critics call regressive. Young people are amused.
The Benefits of Shorter Campaigns
Presidential campaigns are marathons. Not this year.
Israel and Hezbollah Trade Airstrikes, and U.S. Border Crossings Drop
Plus, an ambitious, risky private space mission.
Museum to Part With Cranach Portrait That Was Sold to Flee the Nazis
The Allentown Art Museum agreed to sell the work, by Lucas Cranach the Elder and his workshop, to settle a restitution claim by a Jewish family, which will share in the proceeds.
Yto Barrada’s 95-Square-Foot Caravan Inspired by Roald Dahl
The multimedia artist Yto Barrada has turned the tiny wagon in her Moroccan garden into a guesthouse.
Love Them or Hate Them, Richard Pevear and Larissa Volokhonsky Dominate Russian Literature
For Richard Pevear and Larissa Volokhonsky, translating together extended naturally from their relationship as husband and wife. Now, it is their life’s work.
Will A.I. Ruin the Planet or Save the Planet?
It’s a notorious energy hog. But artificial intelligence can also foster innovation and discovery, and it could speed the global transition to cleaner power.
Disabled Troops Used to Have to Leave the Military. Now Some Compete for Gold.
The Warrior Games have become a symbol of the military’s changing perceptions about who is fit to serve. Some of the athletes make it to the Paralympics, which start this week in Paris.
Confusion Around DNR Orders Puts Doctors and Patients in Painful Situations
When her “do not resuscitate” order was ignored, Marie Cooper found herself in a painful situation she had hoped to avoid.
Rashid Johnson Will Have Career Survey at Guggenheim in 2025
A major exhibition by the acclaimed artist will fill Frank Lloyd Wright’s rotunda with plants and artwork. Johnson stepped down from the Guggenheim’s board last year.
Parisians Are Choosing Bikes Over Cars. Will New Yorkers Do That, Too?
The transformation of cycling access in Paris over the past few years may have lessons for New York and its car-clogged streets.
After Attacks, Israel and Hezbollah Swiftly Move to Talk of Containment
Hezbollah’s long-dreaded retaliation for the killing of a senior commander appeared to be over before it began. But analysts said tensions could yet escalate further.
The Coming War in East Africa Nobody Is Talking About
East Africa is on the cusp of conflict.
Fox Hunters in the U.K. Want Protected Status Under Discrimination Law
A lobbying group is preparing a bid to define hunting with animals as a protected belief. Many experts have questions.
Nippon Steel’s $15 Billion U.S. Steel Takeover Bid Is in Peril
The proposed merger of Japanese and American industrial giants, which proponents say would benefit both countries, is ensnared by political and labor opposition.
On Hawaii’s Big Island, Hurricane Hone Brings Heavy Rain but No Major Damage
More than 20,000 customers were without power by Sunday afternoon, but neither the winds nor the flooding from the storm were dramatic.
German Prosecutor Says Islamic State Terrorist Link Is Suspected in Festival Stabbings
The police say they have arrested a man they believe killed three people and wounded eight others at a festival in the town of Solingen, in western Germany.