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He Was a Russian Political Survivor, Until the Masked Men Appeared
Boris B. Nadezhdin, an outspoken opponent of the war in Ukraine, says he knows why he was detained: “Among our leadership, there is panic and chaos.”
How Andy Burnham Becomes Britain’s New Prime Minister
Andy Burnham is set to officially become the next prime minister on Monday, but a number of things have to happen before then. Here’s how everything is expected to play out.
In Canada, Wildfires Are Burning Through the Night. Firefighters Are Running Out of Time.
As overnight temperatures climb across Canada, fires that once spread more slowly after dark are burning around the clock, straining fire crews.
Gay-Themed Mediterranean Cruise Turned Away From Turkey and Then Egypt
In both Muslim-majority countries, official hostility to gay people has increased in recent years. But the same cruise had visited before without problems.
Delightful World Cup Stories
Not all the best moments from the tournament were on the pitch. We revisit some of our favorites ahead of Sunday’s final.
Ukraine Was on a Roll. Then a Clash Over War Strategy Exploded Into View.
From an underground parking garage, Ukraine’s newly dismissed defense minister aired the most dramatic, public critique of the military command to emerge during the war.
Astronomers Find an Atmosphere on a Nearby Earthlike Planet
It’s the first potentially habitable world known to host an atmosphere, making it a lead contender in the search for life beyond our solar system.
Israeli Government Pushes Through Divisive Laws Before Election
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu backed a series of laws undermining legal oversight of the government, benefiting allied media outlets and aiming to shore up ultra-Orthodox poli…
Orphanage Fire Kills Eleven in Algeria
The fire Thursday morning at an orphanage near the nation’s capital killed 11 people, including children, and injured a dozen, the authorities said.
German Man Accused of Drugging and Filming the Rape of 14 Women
The case has drawn comparisons to the Pelicot trial in France, which started a discussion across Europe about sexual assault and consent.
How the NYT Reported on Khamenei’s Funeral in Iran
Our correspondent talked about the challenges of covering major news while under surveillance and filing his work without reliable internet access.
Why Netflix’s ‘The Polygamist’ Has Viewers Outside South Africa Talking
The hit Netflix show follows the life of a wealthy married couple in South Africa as they deal with the pressures of infidelity and appearances.
Highway Executive Given 12-Year Sentence Over Deadly Bridge Collapse in Italy
Giovanni Castellucci oversaw a company that managed the Morandi Bridge in Genoa when it fell down in 2018, killing 43 people.
Iran War Live Updates: U.S. and Iran Escalate Attacks, While Hinting at Diplomacy
As the renewed fighting entered its sixth day, both sides appeared to leave the door open to more negotiations to end the war.
As Argentina Holds Up Falklands Banner on Defeating England, Here’s What to Know About the War
Argentina and Britain fought a bloody war over the islands in 1982. Decades later, the dispute suffuses matches between England and Argentina.
Global Opinion Shifts Toward Favoring China Over the U.S., Poll Finds
An annual survey from the Pew Research Center found that more countries felt positively about China than America.
What to Know About Mykhailo Fedorov, Ukraine’s Ousted Defense Minister
Mr. Fedorov became the youthful face of Ukraine’s successful drone warfare program. The move to replace him has prompted street protests.
Sam Neill’s Cause of Death Was Pneumonia, Actor’s Agent Confirms
The beloved New Zealand actor best known for his turn in “Jurassic Park” had “fought and beaten” lymphoma before he fell ill, according to a statement.
Mass Protests Across Ukraine Oppose Ouster of Defense Minister
Demonstrators demanded the reinstatement of Mykhailo Fedorov, who had come to symbolize Ukraine’s success in using drones to strike back against Russia.
Mass Protests Across Ukraine Oppose Ouster of Defense Minister
Demonstrators demanded the reinstatement of Mykhailo Fedorov, who had come to symbolize Ukraine’s success in using drones to strike back against Russia.
A 59-Year-Old Hunger Striker Joins a Gen Z Protest Movement in India
Sonam Wangchuk, a longtime activist, has fasted for 19 days, joining forces with a student-led campaign to change India’s education system.
Here’s Where the U.S. and Iran Have Launched Attacks as the War Escalates
The U.S. military has appeared to widen its targets in Iran, while Iran has fired at bases belonging to American allies in the Middle East.
Hong Kong Police Raid Independent Bookstores and Arrest 5 People
Other booksellers have been detained in recent months as part of a broad national security crackdown.
The Race for A.I. Data Centers Arrives in India
India is developing new data centers to secure a foothold in the global A.I. race. Our South Asia bureau chief, Mujib Mashal, discusses how a new Google campus’s potential use of …
India Is Moving Fast to Build A.I. Data Centers. A Coastal City May Pay the Price.
With India lagging in the technology, officials are embracing giant data centers. But critics say the megaprojects will use up energy and water, without providing long-term jobs.
In Iran war, Trump Risks Another American ‘Forever War’
President Trump, who promised to “end wars,” not start them, may have fallen into a familiar presidential trap.
Europe Wants to Break Free From American and Chinese Technology. But How?
France and Germany want to quit relying on America and China for key technology like artificial intelligence, but they’re having to choose where to do it.
Iranian American Woman Held in Iran on Spying Charges Is Released
The dual Iranian-U.S. citizen, Dena Karari, had her passport seized in December 2024 and had not been able to leave Iran as she faced espionage charges.