A human rights group operating the ship blamed a drone attack for the fire, which was extinguished. The crew was safe and remained on board.
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TikTok Fined $600 Million for Sending European User Data to China
Irish investigators said TikTok did not protect the data of users in the European Union, improperly transferring some of it to China. TikTok said it would appeal.
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Since Cease-Fire Talks Began, Life in Ukraine Has Become More Dangerous, U.N. Says
Russian strikes and fighting along the front line have killed far more civilians than over the same period a year ago, U.N. officials said in a presentation for diplomats in New York this week.
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A Pastor of the Poor Skilled in Conflict Resolution
A possible contender for the papacy, Cardinal Matteo Zuppi has worked with the needy and the disenfranchised, even as he participated in peace talks around the world.
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How Housing Became the Third Rail of Australian Politics
Going into a federal election, both major parties are hesitant to tame the sky-high property values that have priced many voters out of the housing market.
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Friday Briefing
A shake-up of Trump’s top aides.
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Reform U.K. Claims Narrow Victory in Special Election in Blow to Starmer
Nigel Farage’s right-wing populist party snatched a battleground parliamentary seat from the governing Labour Party, winning by just six votes.
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U.S. Payoff for Ukraine Minerals Deal Faces Many Hurdles
The agreement could provide a windfall to the U.S., but the resources will be expensive to extract, and any progress is unlikely while the war rages.
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Russell Brand to Appear in Court Accused of Rape
The comedian, actor and YouTuber will attend a London courtroom on Friday for the first stage of what could be lengthy criminal proceedings.
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