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Hours after the Ukrainian president appealed for the West’s continued support, Russia’s authoritarian leader, Vladimir V. Putin, moved to significantly ease the circumstances under which his country might counter with nuclear weapons.

Astronomers have discovered a black hole emitting energy in jets longer than the width of 140 Milky Way galaxies.

Israel said it was striking Hezbollah targets with “high intensity” to keep the campaign as short as possible, as the Lebanese militants maintained their own cross-border barrage.

The nine candidates vying to become prime minister have been differentiated by their stances on a law requiring married couples to share a family name.

Some experts said that Israel’s onslaught had left Hezbollah in disarray. Others noted its large weapons stockpiles and history of adapting to battle Israel’s much more high-tech military.

Olympians who tried the movies, especially in the 1980s, often fared poorly.

President Biden will speak at a time of deep uncertainty about the future of America’s role in the world.

Finland’s president and NATO’s departing secretary general are urging Mr. Biden to allow Ukraine to use weapons to hit bases deeper inside Russia.

Robert Tymofichuk, a teacher in Alberta, Canada, spent nearly 2,000 hours building an operational hovercraft from salvaged car parts and with no blueprint.

Vintage soccer jerseys have become a streetwear staple, and a target of major investors. Their real appeal lies in the memories they conjure.