Many have used an old word to refer to recent events. Is it accurate?

A recent song’s explicit lyrics have prompted criticism that the music promotes harmful stereotypes about Colombia.

Torrential rains in Valencia, in eastern Spain, caused flooding that killed more than 200 people. The deluge started inland. It took the authorities hours to warn those downstream.

West Bank residents say Israeli forces are adopting tactics similar to the ones they are deploying in Gaza, including airstrikes and the use of Palestinians as human shields.

The Israeli authorities called the killing of the rabbi, Zvi Kogan, an act of terrorism. He had been missing since Thursday.

“Laapataa Ladies” and “All We Imagine as Light” have both captivated audiences at home. But only one was able to get India’s nod for the best foreign film Oscar.

Operation Car Wash, which started in Brazil, revealed a bribery scheme that spanned at least 12 countries. Brazil’s Supreme Court has reversed much of its impact.

Tragedies in Papua New Guinea are often followed by accusations of sorcery and unspeakable acts of violence. That cycle has become more brutal in recent years.

Tit-for-tat moves this week included the use of American-made ballistic missiles to strike inside Russia, and new nuclear threats from Moscow. Neither appear to have influenced the war on the ground.

The South African government said that nearly 900 people, many children, had fallen sick since September.