On Monday, Prime Minister Boris Johnson doubled down on his stance to fully reopen schools next month in the United Kingdom and said it was a “moral duty.”
Coventry can be forbidding for cyclists. But before it became Britain’s Detroit, the city was famed for making bicycles.
After months of complaints about its centralized, privatized system, Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s government says resources will be diverted to local public health authorities.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson calls it a “moral duty” to open Britain’s schools, but with cases already rising slightly, that might mean closing pubs and restaurants.
The plans for European soccer’s showpiece competition seem to account for every possibility. But even before the teams arrive, the coronavirus is asking hard questions.
Violent clashes between the police and protesters erupted across Belarus on Monday after President Aleksandr G. Lukashenko declared victory in a vote widely dismissed as fraudulent.
Elizabeth Garouste’s richly layered interiors and fantastical furniture are as appealing now as they were when she first caught Paris’s attention in the ’80s.
Transforming discarded fabrics into forward-looking men’s wear, Priya Ahluwalia draws on her family’s Nigerian and Indian roots.
The Jamaica-born, London-based Amber Pinkerton makes stylish pictures that lead with her subjects’ humanity.
A government exit poll said Aleksandr Lukashenko had won almost 80 percent of the vote. That triggered protests against the repressive regime, and a heavy police response.
The vow to accelerate help, made during a video call with other heads of state, comes amid furious demonstrations in Beirut against the Lebanese government.
The German military’s infiltration by far-right extremists should be a warning for how we confront our own troubled history.
Warnings had piled up for years that nursing homes were vulnerable. The pandemic sent them to the back of the line for equipment and care.
A 27-acre site is being built to handle trucks amid fears that new trade rules will slow freight movement. It has been nicknamed the “Farage Garage” after the pro-Brexit campaigner Nigel Farage.
Warnings had piled up for years that nursing homes were vulnerable. The pandemic sent them to the back of the line for equipment and care.
Scottish polling shows a majority favor independence. The prime minister is concerned.
The United Nations warning came as President Michel Aoun said the investigation into the deadly explosion in Beirut would examine if “external interference” played a role.
A mother recounted how worried she was sending her children back to in-person classes in the spring. But seeing her son “blossom” and the school’s safety measures eased her concerns.
For 26 years, Aleksandr G. Lukashenko has ruled Belarus as if it were his personal fief. In his sixth presidential election, the result is not in doubt, but he is being challenged like never before.
An Austrian man has apologized for the damage he caused to a Canova sculpture, saying he didn’t realize he had crunched the foot of the plaster Pauline Bonaparte.
Earth is overheating. This year is poised to be one of the hottest ever. Millions are already feeling the pain, but the agony of extreme heat is profoundly unequal across the globe.
The group started out as an online discussion of hobbies, schoolwork and sometimes politics. But then it was infiltrated by an informer for Russia’s all-powerful security services.
An accusation involving migrant labor in Puglia leads to self-examination and, perhaps, new awareness of the treatment of agricultural workers.
Three activists were arrested and charged after hanging banners on Warsaw monuments, while opposition lawmakers wore multicolor clothing and masks in a protest in Parliament.
A critic’s tour deciphers the signs and symbols of the street art adorning boarded-up storefronts. What it tells us about our shared political realities and the ways our stories are connected.
Facing a loss of hours, unsecured wages and slow reopenings, some unemployed Britons are reconsidering their livelihoods.
Sidetracked by poverty, World War II and family commitments, Giuseppe Paternò finally got his degree at 96. With honors, no less.
In “Inventory,” Darran Anderson sorts through the objects and memories of his 1980s Northern Ireland adolescence.
A drive by buyout firm Cerberus to force cost cutting at Commerzbank has run into resistance from Berlin.
The country’s capacity to make testing efficient, affordable and available has distinguished it. Now, to head off a potential second wave, it’s testing anyone returning from a “hot zone” on entry.
The country’s swift and successful response to the pandemic has enabled its real estate market to stay open, encouraging an influx of domestic buyers.
This four-bedroom house, perched on a green hill overlooking Lake Thingvellir, in southwest Iceland, is for sale for $792,000.
A bustling event for a wealthy and elegant audience is underway in Austria, despite the coronavirus pandemic.
Critics say Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s nominations for lifetime legislative posts continued a pattern of patronage that undermines the credibility of a long-troubled institution.
Authorities are investigating how Google will use health and wellness data collected from Fitbit’s fitness tracking devices.
In “Caste,” the journalist Isabel Wilkerson looks to other countries’ histories to show how our racial order is founded on a hierarchal structure of hereditary status.
Less than two years after the collapse of the Morandi Bridge killed 43 people and embarrassed the nation, Italy inaugurated its replacement, and vowed to do better.
The former king’s departure, which comes as he faces financial inquiries, may fuel Spain’s political and social debate over the future of the monarchy.
Prostitution is not illegal in Italy, nor is it regulated as an official occupation. But the coronavirus has forced many sex workers to accept certain risks in order to avoid poverty.
Despite being a NATO member, Turkey has bought Russian air defense. And a recent push into Libya and its energy ambitions nearly led to armed conflicts with France and Greece.
The decision comes after supporters of the opposition candidate filed protests questioning the narrow victory for the incumbent, Andrzej Duda.
Global businesses are increasingly being asked to pick political and legal sides in the confrontation between the world’s two biggest economies.
The politician’s campaign for peace was seen as a driving force behind an end to 25 years of sectarian conflict in the territory.
The announcement raised concerns that Russia would begin inoculations and declare victory in the race for a coronavirus vaccine without fully testing its product.
The world snooker championship welcomed spectators last week, part of a pilot program that offered hope to other events eager to follow suit. A few hours later, the government pulled the plug.
Built in less than two years to replace the collapsed Morandi bridge, the new span is already a point of pride for Italy. But residents fear it will not be enough to revive their aging port city.
The arrest of the lawmaker, who has not been publicly identified, poses problems for the government of Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
The government has leveraged anger over the collapse of Genoa’s Morandi Bridge to take back control of the nation’s highways. But critics say the deal sends a troubling message to investors.
Germany has woken up to a problem of far-right extremism in its elite special forces. But the threat of neo-Nazi infiltration of state institutions is much broader.
Young Russians are partying again, seeking a return to normal life and willing to risk a coronavirus surge. “We are people, not robots, and want to have a life,” said a bar patron (and doctor).
Young Russians are partying again, seeking a return to normal life and willing to risk a coronavirus surge. “We are people, not robots, and want to have a life,” said a bar patron (and doctor).
American military officials in Iraq want two detainees taken off their hands and a British court has blocked sharing evidence for any death-penalty case. But other options are also getting a second look.
Harriet Anstruther has transformed a former outbuilding on her farm in the British countryside into a maximalist retreat.
Say this about President Trump’s approach to Moscow: It’s been consistent.
A new letter sent by independent designers to fashion executives demands reform, or at least a serious conversation about race.
Central London remains “very, very quiet” while shops and cafes outside town centers are seeing a fragile recovery.
After a stumbling start, the country has gone from being a global pariah to a model — however imperfect — of viral containment that holds lessons for its neighbors and for the United States.
Heather Phillipson’s works make viewers smile, but underneath their bright, over-the-top exteriors are dark, urgent messages.
If Joe Biden wins the November election, Britain would face a president who opposed Brexit, would look out for Ireland, and may have little interest in a trade deal.
A Black mom reflects on what it’s like raising a biracial child in Sweden, where the weeds of racism can look like green grass.
A co-founder of Dansk Designs, she fought to recover family masterpieces stolen by the Nazis when they invaded Hungary. The case, mired in a U.S. court, goes on.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has linked Britain’s high toll to record-keeping variances among nations. But a government report shows deaths really have been higher than in neighboring countries.
This Italian white doesn’t necessarily follow the conventions of greatness, but it raises questions worth considering.
The governing party in Poland has attacked L.G.B.T. people, using homophobic rhetoric that European officials say has led to unequal treatment.
To the outrage of preservationists and art-world figures, the work was removed into storage on Thursday from the side of government offices facing demolition in Oslo.
The man had confessed to killing Rafiki, a rare silverback gorilla who was the leader of the famed Nkuringo gorilla troop, popular with tourists.
Playhouses were already suffering from deep funding cuts after a decade of austerity. Now, with the pandemic, many speak of ruin.
The region’s lawmakers and regulators are taking direct aim at Amazon, Facebook, Google and Apple in a series of proposed laws.
Farm dining, a Parisian floral gallery, Ruth Asawa stamps — and more.
Trevor R. Reed was charged with assaulting and endangering the lives of two police officers in a case that some have likened to that of another former U.S. Marine in Russia.
A debate with “Twilight of Democracy” author Anne Applebaum.
State media says 33 Russian fighters have been arrested in Belarus, dramatically escalating a feud between longtime allies.
Un investigador dice que ha descubierto la ubicación precisa donde el artista pintó “Raíces de árbol”, que se cree fue la última obra en la que trabajaba el día en que sufrió una herida mortal de bala.
Skye McAlpine has made a name for herself serving bountiful meals to large groups of friends. During lockdown, she’s discovered the joy of cooking for just one or two.
Bees can act as tiny pollution detectors, say researchers, who found higher but still safe lead levels in honey gathered downwind of the cathedral.
Defense Department officials say the redeployments will enhance American security and its ability to respond to threats. Allies and some in Congress see it as punishment for Germany.
La NASA y la Agencia Espacial Europea planean lanzar rocas de una nave espacial a otra antes de que las muestras finalmente lleguen a nuestro planeta en 2031.
The legislation extends control over platforms like Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. Critics worry it will be used to stifle dissent and criticism of the government.
Swifts spend all their time in the sky. What can their journeys tell us about the future?
La incapacidad de algunos exmandatarios de España de aceptar su jubilación viene en parte de una falta de cultura democrática. Algunos países de Latinoamérica tienen el mismo problema.
La pandemia del coronavirus y los aranceles impuestos por el gobierno de Donald Trump perjudicaron al mercado del vino francés. Ahora el destino de la cosecha es convertirse en desinfectante para manos.
The ban is part of a series of environmental measures meant to curb energy consumption and push the nation toward a greener economy.
La pandemia ha deteriorado los salarios de los trabajadores inmigrantes, quienes envían menos remesas a sus hogares. Esto podría generar un aumento de la pobreza en varias partes del mundo, de América Latina al sur de Asia.
The 77th festival promises to be a landmark in the reopening of the movie business — even with a reduced schedule, distancing measures and new outdoor screening sites.
Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said Britain should not have required all arrivals from Spain to go into quarantine, arguing that his country’s Covid-19 surge has spared some regions.
A researcher says he has uncovered the precise location where the artist painted “Tree Roots,” thought to be the last piece he worked on the day he suffered a fatal gunshot wound.
A researcher says he has uncovered the precise location where the artist painted “Tree Roots,” thought to be the last piece he worked on the day he suffered a fatal gunshot wound.
Kylie Moore-Gilbert, who has denied charges of espionage, is now in a facility where many have been infected with the coronavirus, rights activists say.
NASA and the European Space Agency plan to toss rocks from one spacecraft to another before the samples finally land on Earth in 2031.
As the protests swell in the city of Khabarovsk, 4,000 miles from Moscow, residents who had never before found a public outlet for anger are becoming activists.
“A Dominant Character,” by Samanth Subramanian, recounts the turbulent life of J.B.S. Haldane, the great British biologist and political activist.
Conservatism always contained the seeds of authoritarianism.
“The Mirror and the Light,” the conclusion to Mantel’s Thomas Cromwell trilogy, is one of 13 books nominated for this prestigious British literary award.
The Compañía Nacional de Danza’s program looked like business as usual, but it came after months of limited activity and strict measures to rehearse safely.
A boat carrying 95 migrants on the Mediterranean floated adrift for more than 30 hours before the Maltese authorities finally brought them to shore under intense pressure.
The European treaty was intended to protect women from abuse, but it has become a target for populist and nationalist leaders who claim it poses a threat to “traditional families.”
Between the coronavirus and the Trump tariffs, the French wine market has collapsed. So winemakers are — sadly — sending their excess product off to another life as hand sanitizer.
The prime minister, who cited his own problems with obesity, said his hospitalization with Covid-19 had prompted his push to tighten regulations on junk food.
As the pandemic destroys paychecks, migrant workers are sending less money home, threatening an increase in poverty from South Asia and sub-Saharan Africa to Eastern Europe and Latin America.
This is a very strange, subdued summer for a country with an economy that relies heavily on tourism and merrymaking. But E.U. aid is on the way.
From lockdowns to testing, we showed people around the world the facts and figures on how the U.S. has handled the pandemic.
This is what real “decolonization” should look like.
Holidays in Algeria are a cornerstone of the cross-cultural identity of many French people with roots there. This year, they are stuck at home, and the pain is acute: “It’s sacred for us to leave.”
Britain’s sudden decision to make travelers from Spain self-isolate for 14 days caught many vacationers by surprise — including the transportation secretary.
Facebook hired a Ukrainian group battling Russian disinformation to flag misleading posts. But critics say the fact checkers’ work veers into activism.
French prosecutors have charged the man, a Rwandan refugee, with arson. He had been questioned and released earlier in the investigation.
In 1987 he was made general secretary of the country’s Communist Party. Two years later he was swept aside by reform.
Demonstrations in the city of Khabarovsk drew tens of thousands for the third straight weekend. The anger, fueled by the arrest of a popular governor, has little precedent in modern Russia.
Here are eight cultural dances that you can learn at home through online tutorials or mobile dance apps.
Trump says he wants to protect law-abiding citizens. In 1933, Hitler issued his ‘Decree of the Reich President for the Protection of People and State.’
In the view of some American diplomats, Mr. Johnson’s willingness to carry out President Trump’s request to seek the British government’s help in moving the British Open to his golf resort in Scotland was only the latest example of the envoy’s poo...
The story of how two brothers, 10 and 3, were saved from a burning apartment: “There were maybe five or six of us,” said one of the rescuers. “We did not plan anything.”
The concentration of control of the media in Hungary by the government is part of a troubling pattern in Central Europe, where Poland’s press also faces pressure following a presidential election.
The Nord Stream 2 Russia-to-Germany pipeline is 94 percent complete. Washington wants to keep it that way.
Christophe Girard’s resignation followed growing calls from activists and fellow city councilors that he step down over his links to Gabriel Matzneff.
The Muslim faithful celebrated the decision by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey, even as it generated dismay among Christians and architectural conservators.
In the Eastern Mediterranean, the West has retreated. That leaves Turkey and Russia to fill the vacuum.
The 1948 Summer Games, the first held after the war, were a celebration of improvisation, renewal and change, embodied in a Dutch track star named Fanny Blankers-Koen.
Astrobiologists have used Mars jars for decades. Many didn’t know about the controversial Air Force scientist who started them.
On the coronavirus, the “sick man of Europe” puts us to shame.
On Thursday, 640 theatergoers attended the first West End performance since March. But some producers say further shows are unlikely until social distancing ends.
In a 60-year career as a wine importer and marketer, he introduced Americans to lesser-known labels and shaped tastes.
The “Pirates of the Caribbean” star is suing a British newspaper for claiming he was violent toward his former wife. It’s a battle in which both stars could lose.
Covid-19 outbreaks are putting Spain back under pressure, but this time the focus is on younger people and the risk that they are unwittingly spreading the virus.
His novels chronicled the difficult days after the Spanish Civil War. He was, his biographer, said, “the reference writer of the anti-Franco movement.”
Beyond Champagne, excellent bubbly now comes from all over in a diversity of styles. You don’t require a special occasion to enjoy them.
The 93-year-old defendant was convicted of 5,230 counts of accessory to murder — one for each person’s death while he was at the Stutthof camp — but was tried in juvenile court, because he was 17 at the time.
The boys, aged 3 and 10, landed safely after people gathered below to break their fall.
Will the coronavirus finally show Americans how much privilege they’ve enjoyed?
New translations of the “Aeneid,” “Beowulf” and other ancient stories challenge some of our modern-day ideas.
In an age of uncertainty, the mysterious, highly imaginative work of the sculptor Marguerite Humeau embodies the precariousness of contemporary life, with an eye to the distant past.
Theaters in Stuttgart, Munich and Leipzig are back to regular programming, and with it numerous depictions of female tyrants and murderers.
La canciller de Alemania, cuyo país ocupa la presidencia rotativa del bloque, logró un consenso para un plan de recuperación pandémica destinado al golpeado sur de Europa. Pero las concesiones podrían tener un precio muy alto.
The insolvent payments company used fake sales to dupe banks into lending it $3.7 billion, prosecutors said. The money is probably gone.
Long out of distribution and now streaming, Med Hondo’s “Soleil Ô” is an unclassifiable allegory of economic migration and systemic racism as relevant now as it was in 1970.
Yuri A. Dmitriev was sentenced to three and a half years in jail in a sex-crimes case that his supporters say is an effort to silence him for work that questioned the Kremlin’s glorification of Russia’s past.
The complaint, filed in Europe, threatens Microsoft’s recent ability to avoid regulatory scrutiny.
The French island with a lot of protected land and few empty lots is trying to position itself as an affordable retirement option for Europeans.
This waterfront villa on the west coast of the French island of Corsica, with pieces by Le Corbusier, is for sale for $4.3 million.
An 18th-century polymath has had his brilliant music and life diminished by a demeaning nickname.
An immunity waiver at a military base has been widened to cover employees’ families, after a diplomatic tug of war over the death of a British teenager.
The Duke of Edinburgh made a rare appearance from retirement on Wednesday to hand the keys of a ceremonial military role over to his daughter-in-law, the Duchess of Cornwall.
Several countries have found ways to reopen schools safely. But can the United States?
Krzysztof Warlikowski, who is staging “Elektra” at the Salzburg Festival, gives ancient myths a contemporary flavor.
Woody Johnson, the N.F.L. owner, Trump donor and ambassador to Britain, was warned not to get involved in trying to move the tournament to a Trump resort in Scotland, but he raised the idea anyway — and he failed.
The secretary of state praised the British government for recent actions on China as the Trump administration tries to build a global coalition against Beijing.
The fashion designer Vivienne Westwood dressed like a canary to show her support for Julian Assange, the Wikileaks founder fighting extradition from Britain to the United States.
A report released on Tuesday depicts the failure of successive British governments to combat Russian interference despite ample evidence of meddling.
With her long experience as German chancellor, she shapes a necessary compromise on virus aid for the battered European south. But it’s consensus at a cost.
Six years after Sweden adopted a feminist foreign policy, several other countries are following its lead, raising pressure on the U.S. to do the same.