A Play About J.K. Rowling Stirred Outrage. Until It Opened.
The muted reaction to the Edinburgh Fringe show “TERF” suggests that when activists engage with potentially inflammatory art, offense can…
Day: August 7, 2024
In Prisoner Swap, Echoes of Putin’s K.G.B. Past
A sprawling exchange with the West underscored the Russian president’s loyalty to his intelligence services. It also showed his continued…
Elon Musk Clashes With Keir Starmer Over Riots in UK
Over the past few days, the billionaire has posted incendiary comments about violent protests on the social media platform he…
Ukraine Launches Rare Cross-Border Ground Assault Into Russia, Kremlin Says
Troops and armored fighting vehicles crossed into Russia’s western Kursk region on Tuesday, according to Moscow and independent analysts. Ukrainian…
Elon Musk Clashes With Keir Starmer Over Riots in Britain
Over the past few days, the billionaire has posted incendiary comments about violent protests on the social media platform he…
How Belarus Was Left Out of a Prisoner Swap Between Russia and the West
While Belarus played a role in the sweeping prisoner exchange last week, none of the 1,400 people classified as political…
After French Rail Sabotage, Some See Signs of a Murky ‘Ultraleft’
Experts say the arson attacks before the opening of the Paris Olympics bear the hallmarks of insurrectionary anarchists opposed to…
Capturing the Split Seconds Between Victory and Defeat
Faced with the challenge of quickly recapping Olympic events, The Times creates its own animated versions of competitions. The internet…
