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Thursday, October 1, 2026

• What a Pearly King taught me about Cockney rhyming slang and East London history
  In mother-of-pearl suits, the Pearly Kings used to canvass East London for charity. The most famous one, George Major, died in August. A look back on this larger-than-life figure and the Pearly King tradition.
  
• Passengers recount chaos on Tel Aviv flight. And, FBI probes employee-data hack
  What we know so far about the tense moments aboard a Tel Aviv-bound flight. And, the FBI investigates a cyberattack involving sensitive employee data.
  
• Picanha, prices and politics: What Brazil's favorite steak says about the election
  President Lula promised Brazilians four years ago they'd be able to afford picanha again. Now, as he seeks another term, the price of the country's favorite cut of beef is telling a different story.
  
• What life under U.S. sanctions looks like for one ICC judge
  Kimberly Prost, a Canadian judge at the International Criminal Court, says U.S. sanctions disrupted her daily life. She is still hearing cases and challenging the sanctions in court.
  

Wednesday, September 30, 2026

• Swiss glaciers suffer another year of record ice loss
  Switzerland's glaciers are disappearing at a record pace. More than 5% of their ice has vanished this year alone — threatening water supplies, ecosystems and communities across Europe.
  
• Greetings from Syria, where time seems to melt as a glassmaker braves scorching temps
  As a Syrian glassmaker created his wares in Damascus, watching his craft reminded this reporter to slow down and enjoy the moment.
  
• How Ukrainians are coping with new, more deadly Russian attacks
  Zanny Minton Beddoes, The Economist's editor in chief, just visited Ukraine. She says, despite all its drone weaponry, Kyiv is under extraordinary bombardment, as Russia tries to make it unlivable.
  
• A midair stabbing on a flight to Israel is investigated for possible terrorist links
  Saudi Arabia says the attacker and pilot who was stabbed have both been sent back to United Arab Emirates. Emirati officials are investigating the incident for possible terrorist links.
  
• U.S. forces exit Iraq amid Iran war. And, SCOTUS revives Trump deportation policy
  The U.S. has withdrawn its final troops from Iraq, leaving its defense future uncertain. And, the Supreme Court has sided for now with the Trump administration on third-country deportations.
  
• The U.S. military withdraws from Iraq over 2 decades after its invasion
  23 years after the United States military invaded Iraq, sparking an insurgency and a civil war, the U.S. has withdrawn its forces, as the country still tries to combat Iranian influence.