With relatively few words, she said a lot as she bowed out of the French Open on her terms, reflecting the growing empowerment of athletes.
Belarusian activist stabs himself in throat during court hearing
A Belarusian activist stabbed his own throat during a court hearing in Minsk on Tuesday, according to local human rights watchdog Viasna 96.
Biden Assigns Harris Another Difficult Role: Protecting Voting Rights
The vice president has added another, and a politically thorny, problem to her growing portfolio.
‘Contested, Heated Culture Wars’ Mark Ultraconservative Texas Session
This was the session that pushed Texas further to the right, at a time when it seemed least likely to do so — as the state becomes younger, less white and less Republican.
Alaska, Vaccine Passport, Naomi Osaka: Your Tuesday Evening Briefing
Here’s what you need to know at the end of the day.
Kamala Harris to Lead Democrats in Pushing for Voting Rights Bill in Congress
While central to President Biden’s legacy, it is yet another tough challenge that Vice President Kamala Harris must tackle.
Make COVID jab free for everyone in India to boost uptake and curb death toll
The COVID-19 jab should be made free for everyone in India to boost uptake and curb the death toll from the infection, urge experts in a personal view (commentary) published in the online journal BMJ Global Health.
Most box office hit films suitable for children in India contain alcohol imagery
Most box office hit films screened in India that are suitable for children contain alcohol imagery, finds research published in the online journal BMJ Open.
Gunmen kill Ugandan minister’s daughter and driver in ‘targeted shooting’
The daughter of Ugandan government minister General Edward Katumba Wamala has been killed in a drive-by attack targeting the general outside his home in Kampala on Tuesday, Ugandan police said in a statement.
As Israelis Await Netanyahu’s Fate, Palestinians Seize a Moment of Unity
Seeing little hope for major change from a new Israeli government, Palestinians are focused on an internal generational shift toward a campaign for rights and justice.