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C.I.A. Officer Found With Gold Bars Said to Have Created Fake Spy Program

JULIAN E. BARNES AND EDWARD WONG

A federal judge has ruled that David Rush, the C.I.A. employee, must remain in detention. U.S. officials say Mr. Rush funneled millions in federal funds to himself.

Bernadette Chirac, Formidable Ex-First Lady of France, Dies at 93

TRIP GABRIEL

Long seen as the cool, coifed wife of the president, she emerged as a political player in her own right, as well as a relentless champion of charities.

Despite Protest, Ye Takes the Stage for Thousands of European Fans

CLAIRE MOSES

Nearly 40,000 fans came out to hear the rapper formerly known as Kanye West in the Netherlands on Saturday, even as other European countries had canceled his concerts.

The Gold Mines at the Heart of This Ebola Outbreak

DECLAN WALSH AND ARLETTE BASHIZI

Mining has been the lifeblood of this remote Congolese hill town for decades. Now, it is fueling the spread of a devastating virus.

Ragas and symphonies: Indian maestro Ilaiyaraaja is still reshaping music 50 years on

Fifty years after his debut, Ilaiyaraaja remains one of the most celebrated composers in Indian cinema.

Can the N.F.L. Win Fans in South Korea With Flag Football?

MAX KIM AND CHANG W. LEE

The inclusion of flag football in the next Olympic Games has spurred optimism about the prospects of American football in South Korea, where it has languished for decades.

'It was either killed or be killed' - ongoing nightmares of an ex-child soldier in Somalia

Yusuf Ali, now 34, struggles with his memories living in Mogadishu surrounded by dark reminders of his past.

Insecurity and instability drive voters in Peru's tight presidential race

After eight presidents in 10 years, many voters are looking for stability so the next president can focus on tackling crime and inequality.

US and Iran exchange strikes in Gulf in latest test of ceasefire

The US military strikes Iranian drones and radar sites and Tehran says it has targeted US bases in Kuwait and Bahrain.

Police officer turned Love Island US contestant faces hometown backlash

Sean Reifel's joined the cast of the popular reality series less than a year after he joined his hometown's police force.

Rumours and speculation as fans forecast date of Taylor Swift's wedding

Swifties worldwide are looking for clues about the superstar's nuptials to American football star Travis Kelce.

Member of Neo-Nazi Party Reaches Mayoral Runoff in German Town

CHRISTOPHER F. SCHUETZE

Since the fall of the Third Reich, German voters have shunned mayoral candidates from neo-Nazi parties. That could change on Sunday in a small town in the country’s east.

Steve Rosenberg: Lasting image of Russia's economic forum is plume of smoke over St Petersburg

The BBC's Russia editor saw Putin's flagship economic event overshadowed by Ukrainian drones attacks.

Huge crowds throng Madrid streets for Pope's open-air mass

The pontiff waved at those gathered from his popemobile as he arrived at the Plaza de Cibeles.

Americans Love Soccer Stars Who Aren’t Made in America

EMMANUEL MORGAN

The United States has gone wild over foreign-born players on several occasions. Now the largest World Cup ever is arriving.