With Russian forces slowly advancing across the battlefield, Ukraine hopes its long-range drone campaign will help persuade Vladimir V. Putin to change course.
Iran has become a pioneer in gender transition operations by imposing procedures on LGBTQ Iranians. Desperate for money, the Islamic republic hopes to attract trans patients from around the world.
Israel has agreed to release 250 Palestinians sentenced to life in prison, many of whom will be sent into exile. It brought joy to their families. But for those whose relatives were excluded it was a severe blow.
After appointing the same person as prime minister for the second time in a week, President Emmanuel Macron is facing calls to explain his stubbornness or resign.