Finland Charges Ship’s Crew Members in Slashing of Undersea Cables

The tanker, the Eagle S, was detained last December.

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British Opera Company Cancels ‘Tosca’ Collaboration in Israel After Criticism

The Royal Ballet and Opera said it was scrapping performances in Tel Aviv next year, after nearly 200 staff members signed an open letter criticizing its stance on the war in Gaza.

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What to Know About the Thailand-Cambodia Clash

The countries traded fire across their shared border on Thursday. Thailand said at least 11 civilians and one soldier had been killed, while Cambodia did not immediately comment on any casualties.

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London’s Kew Gardens Will Renovate Iconic Glasshouses

The Palm House and the Waterlily House, two hulking greenhouses built in the Victorian Era, will close in 2027 for four years of major renovations.

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Excavation of Children’s Remains Begins at Irish Home for Unwed Mothers

Experts are searching for the remains of hundreds of children who died at the institution run by Catholic nuns until 1961, including bodies disposed of in septic tanks.

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La Scala Warns Opera Patrons: No Flip-Flops or Tank Tops Allowed

Milan’s famed opera house is cracking down on the underdressed, even as it and other European opera companies try to attract a wider audience.

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Denmark Aims to Use Copyright Law to Protect People From Deepfakes

A pioneering bill would give citizens the right to demand that social media platforms remove digital forgeries of themselves.

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Royal Family Welcomes President Macron to U.K. for State Visit With Pomp and Pizazz

President Emmanuel Macron is on a state visit to Britain, the first of a French leader since 2008. His hosts are drenching him in pomp, pizazz and protocol.

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Trump Welcomes Edan Alexander, Former Hamas Hostage, to White House

Mr. Alexander, who was held for nearly 600 days before being released in May, is a dual citizen of Israel and the United States. He was in the Israeli military when he was abducted on Oct. 7, 2023.

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Denmark Begins Drafting Women as Russian Threat Looms

The Nordic country for the first time has extended a lottery for compulsory military service to women in its latest move to expand its armed forces.

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