Rules of war: What are they? Will they matter in Israel-Gaza conflict?

The Explainer Rules of war: What are they? Will they matter in Israel-Gaza conflict? | View caption Hide caption More than 1,000 miles to the north, it’s clear that some Russian units invading Ukraine made a practice of summarily executing and raping civilians, and that officials in Moscow – allegedly including President Vladimir Putin – masterminded the deportation…

Astonishing claim by Russia its troops snatching children are ‘helping them’

Russia’s children’s rights commissioner has spoken for the first time about accusations that the country abducted and brainwashed thousands of Ukrainian children. Maria Lvova-Belova, 38, who has “adopted” a teenage boy from Mariupol herself, insisted that Russia is just trying to “help” them. An unknown number of orphans and children have been taken from occupied…

One year in office, has Italian Premier Meloni proven skeptics wrong?

First Look One year in office, has Italian Premier Meloni proven skeptics wrong? Giorgia Meloni took office one year ago as Italy’s first post-war far-right premier. But so far, Ms. Meloni has surprised skeptics. Notably, she has backed NATO support for Ukraine despite running an election campaign “raging against Europe.″ | View caption Hide caption…