THE NEW YORK TIMES: The United States began major airstrikes against the Islamic State group in Syria on Friday, fulfilling President Donald Trump’s vow to avenge the deaths of two US Army soldiers.
THE NEW YORK TIMES: Trump is a ubiquitous cultural presence, but there is no outward sign that he is an active participant in running the national government.
The Venezuelan Government has ordered its navy to escort several ships carrying oil products, setting up a potential confrontation with the US military.
THE NEW YORK TIMES: Smugglers, money launderers and people facing sanctions can now use stablecoins, a cryptocurrency tied to the US dollar that exists largely beyond traditional financial oversight.
THE NEW YORK TIMES: When Anthony Albanese said the massacre was ‘beyond comprehension’ he admitted to ignoring the deadly anti-Semitism plaguing Australia.
Ultra-conservative Jose Antonio Kast has secured a thumping victory as Chilean voters embraced his pledge to crack down on crime, deport hundreds of thousands of immigrants and revive the sluggish economy.
An oil tanker carrying nearly 2 million barrels of crude oil was seized by the United States as tension with Venezuela rise. New documents suggest the ship has a long, dark history.
THE NEW YORK TIMES: New images from the estate of sex offender Jeffrey Epstein highlight his ties to celebrities, financiers and other powerful men, including Donald Trump and former President Bill Clinton.