Charlie Kirk’s killing sparks firings and outrage as reactions expose deep divides

Charlie Kirk’s killing sparks firings and outrage as reactions expose deep divides

In the days since the assassination of conservative figure Charlie Kirk, institutions from airlines to schools have moved quickly to discipline employees accused of celebrating or mocking his death, a reflection of the charged atmosphere surrounding the killing. On the right, some have called for the aggressive punishment of anyone seen condoning his assassination. Former…

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La Foce: A Renaissance painting come to life

La Foce: A Renaissance painting come to life

The La Foce estate is the showpiece of one aristocratic family’s generations-long effort to revitalize an area in Italy’s Val d’Orcia region that was impoverished in the early 20th century. Seth Doane reports on how a farmer-entrepreneur helped remake the 7,000-acre estate, which is now a backdrop for weddings and film shoots.

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Has Israel gone rogue? | Israel-Palestine conflict

Has Israel gone rogue? | Israel-Palestine conflict

Marc Lamont Hill discusses Israel’s strike on Doha and what it means for Gaza ceasefire negotiations. This week, Israel launched an unprecedented airstrike on Qatar’s capital, Doha, claiming it was targeting senior Hamas leaders. Qatar, a key mediator between Hamas and Israel, condemned the strike as a violation of international law and branded it an…

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From royals to tech deals as Trump visits UK

From royals to tech deals as Trump visits UK

A state visit always sends a buzz through the newsroom — and U.S. President Donald Trump’s trip to the U.K. next week looks set to deliver royal, political and business headlines, despite being his second such visit. U.S. President Donald Trump inspected an honour guard during a welcome ceremony at Buckingham Palace in central London…

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