Pocket Reader - News in English

Vietnam’s President Resigns, State Media Says NYT » World News The nature of President Vo Van Thuong’s wrongdoing was unclear, but his departure could be a sign of an internal power struggle among Vietnam’s leaders.

UK Investigates Breach of Kate’s Medical Records NYT » World News Britain’s data protection watchdog said it was investigating after claims that a hospital employee had tried to obtain the medical records of Catherine, Princess of Wales.

Ireland’s Prime Minister, Leo Varadkar, to Step Down NYT » World News In an unexpected announcement, Leo Varadkar said he would resign from the leadership of the country and of his party, Fine Gael.

Middle East Crisis: Battle at Hospital Points to Power Vacuum in Northern Gaza NYT » World News As fighting at Al-Shifa Hospital entered a third day, Palestinian civilians are bearing the brunt of lawlessness in the territory.

Where Are Hong Kong’s Leading Pro-Democracy Figures Now? NYT » World News The city enacted tough new security legislation with little public outcry, partly because those who would have opposed it were either in jail or in exile.

Extreme Heat Wave Pushes South Sudan to Close Schools NYT » World News Climate change already worsened floods and droughts in the young nation. Now, soaring temperatures are forecast for two weeks.

Symbolism or Strategy? Ukraine Battles to Retain Small Gains NYT » World News Despite American doubts, Ukrainians say that defending places with little strategic value is worth the cost in casualties and weapons, because the attacking Russians pay an even higher price.

A Bridge to Nowhere Signals Hungary’s Patronage Politics NYT » World News A beacon for “anti-woke” conservatives abroad, Prime Minister Viktor Orban keeps his grip at home by doling out cash, critics say. Behold the treeless “treetop canopy walkway.”

Study on ‘World’s Oldest Pyramid’ Is Retracted by Publisher NYT » World News The study, based on research featured in a Netflix documentary, fueled debate over a site that is used for Islamic and Hindu rituals.

MONA Ladies Lounge Accused of Discriminating by Gender NYT » World News Gender-based discrimination is central to the women-only art installation, in Australia, but one visitor claims it is also illegal.

Wednesday Briefing NYT » World News Hong Kong’s new security laws.

Why the U.K.’s House of Lords Is Clashing With Sunak NYT » World News The government’s contentious Rwanda policy, which has been championed by the prime minister, has prompted a rebellion in Britain’s unelected second chamber.

In Hong Kong, China’s Grip Can Feel Like ‘Death by a Thousand Cuts’ NYT » World News As Hong Kong’s leaders embrace China’s top-down political culture, many believe the city’s dynamism and vitality are slipping away.

No Alternative for Rafah Invasion, Netanyahu Says, as Rift With U.S. Grows NYT » World News A day after agreeing to President Biden’s request to send officials to Washington to discuss Rafah, the Israeli leader said there was no other option but to send forces into the crowded city.

World War II Loot Found in a Massachusetts Home Is Returned to Okinawa NYT » World News The cache of artifacts was discovered in the attic of a veteran’s home after he died. The items were turned over to the F.B.I., which arranged for their return eight decades after the war.

Wednesday Briefing: Hong Kong’s Sweeping New Security Laws NYT » World News Also, Japan’s interest rate hike and M.L.B.’s season opener.

How Gaza Civilians Have Fared After Israel Has Asked Them to Flee NYT » World News Displacement has contributed to a hunger crisis and other severe challenges for Gazans. Here is a look at what happened on a few occasions when Israel has told them to evacuate.

At CERAWeek, Saudi Aramco C.E.O. Says Energy Transition ‘Visibly Failing’ NYT » World News The comments by a Saudi executive raised questions regarding whose predictions about the future of oil and gas are more likely to be true.

U.N. Says Israel May Be Restricting Gaza Aid as a War Tactic NYT » World News International alarm has been growing over the hunger crisis in Gaza, with food experts predicting an imminent famine in the north of the enclave.

Paulin Hountondji, Revolutionary African Philosopher, Dies at 81 NYT » World News He rebelled against efforts to force African ways of thinking into the European worldview. His thoughts had the effect of a bomb in African intellectual life.