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A country hit by a massive quake finds itself the recipient of a global competition to deliver aid in natural disasters. Generosity, even with selfish motives, can trigger generosity.

Bitcoin struggles to keep its carbon footprint low. African renewable energy companies struggle to stay afloat. One company has an idea to fix both.

Socially responsible tourism can take many forms. The cultural exchange offered by a trip to a rural island offers a window into another way of living for our reporter.

Progress roundup: Chinese scientists develop a method to refresh weak batteries. And in Argentina, a law sends judges and more to climate class.

The Arava Institute for Environmental Studies, headed by Tareq Abu Hamed, is leveraging science to aid the Gaza Strip.

Our roundup of mysteries includes Jay Gatsby’s (invented) sister and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart as detectives. Retirees and conspiracies abound.

“Fifteen Wild Decembers” by novelist Karen Powell shows the depth of creativity shared among the talented Brontë siblings, as narrated by Emily.

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth stresses “lethality” as the U.S. military’s sole focus. But downplaying rules of engagement can come with consequences for those doing the fighting.

A French court has barred far-right leader Marine Le Pen from seeking the presidency in 2027. Does that square with her voters’ democratic rights?

How far is China willing to go to protect its geopolitical interests overseas? As a Hong Kong company prepares to sell 43 ports to a U.S.-led group, Beijing has launched a campaign to modify – or ideally stop – the deal.

A new wave of popular protest is gathering strength in Turkey, where President Erdoğan is showing increasing signs of authoritarianism. But past demonstrations have not made him back down.

Wisconsin's attorney general asked the state Supreme Court to block Elon Musk from handing out checks to voters amid a tightly contested election.

Rescue efforts are underway across Myanmar after a devastating earthquake Friday. Teams and equipment have been flown in from other nations, though the quake damaged airports in Myanmar's major cities.

Olympic hope has reverberated through Boston’s TD Garden as the U.S. shows it – finally – could have what it takes to medal in figure skating after a decades-long dry spell. Friday night, America’s Alysa Liu was named the female world champion.

Syria’s Alawite minority consider March 7 the start of a genocidal campaign. In the eyes of the Sunni majority, it marked operations to quash a coup. Ensuring justice and preventing further killings will be a key test for the new Syria.

For the mothers wanting details of missing loved ones, a president’s nod to their cause helps a nation seeking answers to ending cartel violence.

Cavendish bananas are under threat from a fungus that has wiped out other varieties. The island of Tenerife may have the conditions to protect them.

The Gospels spread the teachings of Jesus and stories about his life. A Bible historian unpacks the message behind them in “Miracles and Wonder.”

If Donald Trump can convince manufacturers to come back to the U.S., it may set off not a jobs boom, but an automation boom, as new factories may be the world’s most automated.

The U.S. Constitution divides power among three branches – executive, congressional, and judicial. Presidents have sometimes tried to claim more power, as President Trump is doing now. But when does it become a crisis?

Across Syria, the reunification of families and communities that had been displaced by conflict has enhanced the spirituality and generosity of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.

Facing American indifference to European security, Germany has launched a major rearmament drive. But without U.S. help, can Europe defend itself?

On opening day for Major League Baseball, our columnist looks at another side of Jackie Robinson’s legacy: statesman and writer.