
Caught Between Killers: Ebola on One Side, Islamic State on the Other
The new epicenter of Congo’s fast-spreading outbreak is a region scarred by rebel violence. Responders are struggling to help it.By Declan Walsh and Daniel Berehulak
Published on : Fri Nov 13 2026
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Congo, Democratic Republic of (Congo-Kinshasa)Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS)Doctors Without Borders

The U.S.-Israel Relationship Is Broken. Here’s How Eisenkot Could Fix It.
Former Israeli and U.S. ambassadors, lawmakers and analysts largely agree on steps Gadi Eisenkot could take if he becomes prime minister. But they are risky.By David M. Halbfinger
Published on : Fri Nov 13 2026
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IsraelEisenkot, GadiTrump, Donald J

Study Hard, Get a Career, Get Ahead? It’s Not What It Used to Be.
From India to France, the implicit meritocratic bargain that underwrote stable societies by providing advancement to new generations is breaking down.By Amanda Taub
Published on : Fri Nov 13 2026
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ChinaEuropeFranceUnited StatesSerbiaSouth KoreaIndia

Europe Haggles Over Who Will Represent It in Talks With Russia
After coveting a seat in the Ukraine war discussions, Europe is poised to get one. Deciding who should speak for the continent is its own negotiation.By Jeanna Smialek
Published on : Fri Nov 13 2026
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EuropeRussiaUkraineEuropean UnionKushner, JaredWitkoff, StevenZelensky, Volodymyr

After Xi Purges China’s Generals, a Military Inquisitor Rises
The rise of Zhang Shengmin suggests that China’s top brass remains embroiled in investigations, potentially complicating preparations for war over Taiwan.By Chris Buckley
Published on : Fri Nov 13 2026
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ChinaTaipei (Taiwan)TaiwanWashington (State)Central Military Commission (China)Communist Party of ChinaPeople's Liberation Army (China)Lai Ching-teTorigian, JosephXi JinpingZhang Shengmin (1958- )Zhang Youxia (1950- )

Border Crossings Have Plummeted. Stephen Miller Isn’t Satisfied.
Mexico has cooperated to significantly slow the flow of migrants. The new White House chief of staff insists it is not enough.By James Wagner and Jack Nicas
Published on : Fri Nov 13 2026
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MexicoLatin AmericaSheinbaum, ClaudiaTrump, Donald J

One of France’s Most Popular Athletes Is Running for President
Centrists want alternatives to a matchup between the far right and far left in the 2027 presidential race. Enter Christine Lagarde, a former central banker — and Teddy Riner, a judo star.By Mark Landler
Published on : Fri Nov 13 2026
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FranceEuropean Central BankRiner, TeddyLagarde, ChristineMelenchon, Jean-LucLe Pen, MarineLisnard, David (1969- )Philippe, Edouardde Villepin, Dominique GalouzeauGlucksmann, Andre (1937-2015)Daniel, Jean

In Moscow, Witkoff and Kushner Ask Putin to Include Europe in Peace Talks
In Dublin, President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine said Europeans would join the next round of talks. Russia has not confirmed that.By Ivan Nechepurenko and Jeanna Smialek
Published on : Thu Nov 12 2026
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UkraineUnited StatesPutin, Vladimir VWitkoff, Steven

A.I. Weapons Need Data for Their Training. Ukraine Has a Lot to Offer.
The Ukrainian government has opened up a trove of five million battlefield videos to defense companies at home and abroad.By Andrew E. Kramer
Published on : Thu Nov 12 2026
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UkraineGreat BritainRussia

A Mexican Singer Gives Old Ballads New Heroines
Grammy-nominated songwriter Vivir Quintana is known throughout Latin America for giving voice to women who fought back against domestic violence.By Paulina Villegas and Victoria Razo
Published on : Thu Nov 12 2026
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MexicoLatin AmericaOaxaca (Mexico)Quintana, Vivir

They Left Iran, but Now the Regime Is Seizing Their Assets to Silence Them
The Iranian authorities are pursuing diaspora dissidents and journalists, extending the government’s repressive apparatus far beyond its borders.By Yeganeh Torbati
Published on : Thu Nov 12 2026
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Iran

Journalist’s Arrest Adds to Fears Israeli Security Agency Is Being Politicized
Abed Abu Shehadeh, a Palestinian citizen of Israel, was detained without being charged with a crime, raising concerns that the domestic security service is overstepping its authority.By Adam Rasgon and Natan Odenheimer
Published on : Thu Nov 12 2026
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IsraelJaffa (Israel)Shin BetNetanyahu, BenjaminAbu Shehadeh, Abed

A Sweaty, Muddy Jungle Trek to a Famed World War II Wreck
Seven Chinese tourists, a dozen villagers and a couple of journalists forded streams and bushwhacked to the downed plane of Isoroku Yamamoto, the Japanese admiral. Machetes proved handy.By Victoria Kim and Matthew Abbott
Published on : Thu Nov 12 2026
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Bougainville (Papua New Guinea)JapanPapua New GuineaPearl Harbor (Hawaii)

Indonesia’s Vice President Resigns as a Political Alliance Unravels
Gibran Rakabuming Raka, who is stepping down amid a scandal over his academic credentials, was a symbol of the partnership that elevated President Prabowo Subianto into office.By Muktita Suhartono
Published on : Thu Nov 12 2026
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IndonesiaJakarta (Indonesia)Gibran Rakabuming RakaJoko WidodoPrabowo Subianto

Lutnick Took a Softer Line on Nvidia as Calls for Tougher Controls Grew
Critics say Howard Lutnick, the commerce secretary, and his department have shielded Nvidia as concerns have grown over A.I. chip sales to firms like Megaspeed.By Ana Swanson, Tripp Mickle, Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan
Published on : Fri Nov 13 2026
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ChinaCommerce DepartmentNVIDIA CorporationMegaspeed International Pte LtdCantor Fitzgerald LPLutnick, Howard WKessler, Jeffrey I (1982- )Trump, Donald JHuang, Jen-HsunHuang, Alice (Technology Executive)

Paul Barril, French ‘Supergendarme’ Turned Mercenary, Has Died
After years in elite police units, he drew scrutiny from human rights groups for selling arms and providing other services to unsavory governments. He was 80.By Adam Nossiter
Published on : Thu Nov 12 2026
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AfricaFrancePaul Barril (1946-2026)

Nvidia C.E.O. Scandal Sets Off a Blitz of A.I. Memes
The revelations surrounding Jensen Huang, who resigned from Nvidia over extramarital affairs, inspired social media posts using the very technology his company helped develop.By Zane Irwin
Published on : Thu Nov 12 2026
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ChinaUnited StatesNVIDIA CorporationHuang, Jen-HsunHuang, Alice (Technology Executive)

Mexican Prosecutor Who Helped C.I.A. Secretly Operate in His State Flees to the U.S.
The prosecutor, who faces arrest in Mexico after allowing C.I.A. officers into Chihuahua state, is under the protection of the U.S. government, according to U.S. and Mexican officials.By Steve Fisher
Published on : Thu Nov 12 2026
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Chihuahua (Mexico)United StatesMexicoCentral Intelligence AgencyGuillermo Zuany PortilloSheinbaum, ClaudiaCesar JaureguiTrump, Donald J

Army Officer Accused of Trying to Spy for Russia Is Afghan War Veteran
The officer, who served at a NATO base in Britain, is expected to be charged in the coming days, two officials said.By Michael Schwirtz and Eric Schmitt
Published on : Thu Nov 12 2026
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EnglandRussiaNorth Atlantic Treaty OrganizationUnited States Army

The End of Russia’s Bravest Newspaper
For more than 30 years, the paper covered an increasingly repressive state under Vladimir Putin.By Katrin Bennhold
Published on : Thu Nov 12 2026
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RussiaGaza StripNovaya GazetaNVIDIA CorporationPolitkovskaya, AnnaPutin, Vladimir VHuang, Jen-Hsun

A Key Paris Agreement Goal Is Dead. What Now?
Leaders at COP31 are confronting a new reality as global warming enters the “unsafe zone.”By David Gelles
Published on : Thu Nov 12 2026
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Antalya (Turkey)Antarctic RegionsNewsom, GavinTrump, Donald J

In China’s Spy Operations, Romance Can Be a Long Game
Jensen Huang’s affair with a woman U.S. officials say is a Chinese spy has drawn attention to the role of intimate relationships in espionage.By Lily Kuo
Published on : Thu Nov 12 2026
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ChinaUnited StatesCentral Intelligence AgencyFederal Bureau of InvestigationMinistry of State Security of the People's Republic of ChinaNVIDIA CorporationStasi (East Germany)Huang, Alice (Technology Executive)Huang, Jen-HsunSwalwell, Eric MBoursicot, BernardLeung, Katrina

Israeli Strikes on Gaza Hospital Kill 6 and Injure Dozens, Health Officials Say
The Israeli authorities said that Hamas had established a command center at the hospital complex. Hamas said the attack was “a heinous crime targeting a civilian medical facility.”By Abu Bakr Bashir and Ephrat Livni
Published on : Thu Nov 12 2026
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IsraelKhan Younis (Gaza Strip)Nasser Hospital (Gaza Strip)Hamas

Pope Leo XIV Goes Home, Meeting Ghosts of His Past
In Peru, where Leo XIV lived for two decades and became a citizen, the pope was met by President Keiko Fujimori, whose father’s policies he had protested.By Motoko Rich and Mitra Taj
Published on : Thu Nov 12 2026
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PeruLima (Peru)Roman Catholic ChurchLeo XIVFujimori, Alberto KFujimori, Keiko

Same-Sex Relations Decriminalized in Trinidad by a Court in Britain
The ruling, which could affect similar laws in other British Commonwealth countries, has spotlighted a legal system still intertwined with a former colonial power.By Zane Irwin and Prior Beharry
Published on : Wed Nov 11 2026
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Trinidad and TobagoGreat BritainCommonwealth of NationsJones, Jason (1964- )

A.I. and Market Whiplash
A Times reporter who covers financial markets helps us make sense of tech turbulence.By Katrin Bennhold
Published on : Wed Nov 11 2026
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ChinaNew York Stock ExchangeAnthropic AI LLCNVIDIA CorporationHuang, Jen-Hsun

Russia’s Ambassador to the U.S. Dies at 66
The death of Alexander Darchiev was announced by Russia’s foreign ministry. He was appointed to his post in Washington in 2025, as relations between the Kremlin and the White House warmed.By Ephrat Livni
Published on : Wed Nov 11 2026
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RussiaDarchiev, AlexanderPutin, Vladimir V

Kenya Contains Ebola Outbreak as Last Patient Leaves Hospital
The milestone is further evidence that African countries have mostly succeeded in preventing community transmission and isolating the small number of cases that have come in from Congo.By Matthew Mpoke Bigg
Published on : Wed Nov 11 2026
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KenyaCongo, Democratic Republic of (Congo-Kinshasa)

U.S. Efforts to Tighten Blockade of Iran Rely on Reluctant Neighbors
Washington wants to intensify its economic pressure campaign on Iran by closing its land borders. Neighboring states, fearing economic fallout, are pushing back.By Erika Solomon, Eric Schmitt and Tyler Pager
Published on : Wed Nov 11 2026
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IranIraqCaspian SeaStrait of HormuzTurkeyPakistanUnited States Central CommandPezeshkian, MasoudRubio, Marco

Seeking to Broaden Ukraine Talks, U.S. Urges Russia to Include Europe
As a round of negotiations ended in Abu Dhabi, President Trump’s envoys said they would go to Moscow as the Kremlin demands discussions on European security structures.By Paul Sonne
Published on : Wed Nov 11 2026
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UkraineRussiaEuropeNorth Atlantic Treaty OrganizationEuropean UnionPutin, Vladimir VTrump, Donald J

Protesters Throw Projectiles at Biden During Dublin Trip
Video showed demonstrators from a pro-Palestinian protest throwing projectiles at former President Joseph R. Biden Jr. after he attended an event at Trinity College Dublin on Tuesday.By Ali Watkins
Published on : Wed Nov 11 2026
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Dublin (Ireland)IrelandTrinity College (Dublin, Ireland)Biden, Joseph R JrBiden, Jill Tracy JacobsBiden, Hunter

Judge Allows Trump’s Defamation Suit Against BBC to Proceed
President Trump is seeking damages from the British broadcaster over a documentary it conceded was misleadingly edited.By Karla Adam
Published on : Wed Nov 11 2026
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FloridaBritish Broadcasting CorpTrump, Donald JKuntz, Jeffrey T (1981- )

General Strike Ripples Across Spain Weeks Before National Elections
Workers in a wide range of industries walked off the job to protest rising rents and stagnant wages, which have become central issues in the campaign.By Carlos Barragán
Published on : Wed Nov 11 2026
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