The UK Government Wouldn’t Ban Smartphones in Schools. These Parents Stepped Up.
The idea of getting her eldest child a smartphone had long felt inevitable, said Daisy Greenwell. But by early last year, when her daughter was 8 years old, it filled her with dread. When she talked to other parents, “everyone universally said, ‘Yes, it’s a nightmare, but you’ve got no choice,’” recalled Ms. Greenwell, 41. … Read more
As Bangladesh Reinvents Itself, Islamist Hard-Liners See an Opening
The extremists began by asserting control over women’s bodies. In the political vacuum that has emerged after the overthrow of Bangladesh’s authoritarian leader, religious fundamentalists in one town declared that young women could no longer play soccer. In another, they forced the police to free a man who had harassed a woman for not covering … Read more
There’s No Party Like an Iftar Party for Bangladesh’s Aspiring Leaders
Around sunset during the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan, something remarkable happens in the Bangladeshi capital, Dhaka. The streets in this city of more than 10 million people, known for its hectic bustle and choking traffic, turn quiet and empty. But for political parties, which know well the persuasive powers of full bellies, sunset is … Read more
Israel’s Military Says It Struck Beirut’s Suburbs
The Israeli military said early Tuesday that it had conducted a strike on the southern outskirts of Beirut, the second attack near Lebanon’s capital in less than a week. Israel and Hezbollah agreed to a cease-fire in November, raising hopes that Lebanon’s deadliest war in decades could be over. But the recent strikes have prompted … Read more
South Korea’s President Will Learn His Fate on Friday
Yoon Suk Yeol, the president of South Korea, who was impeached in December over his failed attempt to impose martial law, will learn on Friday whether he will be formally removed from office or returned to power, the nation’s top court said on Tuesday. Suspense was building in South Korea as the country waited for … Read more
Search and Recovery Continue for a Missing U.S. Soldier in Lithuania
Search and Recovery Continue for a Missing U.S. Soldier in Lithuania
Palestinians Flee Southern Gaza Amid New Evacuation Order
Palestinians Flee Southern Gaza Amid New Evacuation Order
Tuesday Briefing: A Shock Ruling in France
France’s far-right leader was barred from running for office Marine Le Pen, the far-right leader, was found guilty of embezzlement yesterday and disqualified from running for public office for five years. The verdict set off a crisis that could lead to new political turmoil in France. It effectively knocked Le Pen, France’s most popular politician, … Read more