
The Arab Kingmaker in Israel’s Election Who Wants a Partnership With Jews
Mansour Abbas, a dentist-turned-lawmaker, helped oust Benjamin Netanyahu once before. Now, he and a Jewish ex-police commander have teamed up to try to do it again.By David M. Halbfinger and Adam Rasgon
Published on : Fri Oct 16 2026
worldmiddleeast
IsraelRaam Party (Israel)Abbas, MansourNetanyahu, Benjamin

What Life Is Like in Kyiv as Russia Tries to Make It Unlivable
A day in the Ukrainian capital, a new kind of battlefield far from the front, where daily life means assessing — and accepting — deadly risks.By Kim Barker, Maria Varenikova, Oleksandra Mykolyshyn and Jędrzej Nowicki
Published on : Fri Oct 16 2026
worldeurope
Kyiv (Ukraine)

Caracas Is Eerily Safe. State Death Squads Made Sure of It.
Crime plunged after police raids killed thousands. Venezuela is now withdrawing from the International Criminal Court as it investigates this blood-soaked campaign.By Simon Romero and Adriana Loureiro Fernandez
Published on : Fri Oct 16 2026
worldamericas
Caracas (Venezuela)VenezuelaInternational Criminal CourtChavez, HugoMaduro, Nicolas

El Niño Threatens Global Sugar Supply
A poor sugarcane crop in India, the world’s second-largest producer, is hurting consumers and farmers — plus undermining the country’s energy security goals.By Somini Sengupta, Suhasini Raj and Anindito Mukherjee
Published on : Fri Oct 16 2026
climate
Maharashtra (India)India

The Sexual Abuse Crisis in Paris’s Public Schools
A surge of abuse accusations has led Parisian authorities to acknowledge a “collective failure” to prevent sexual offenders from working in schools.By Ségolène Le Stradic
Published on : Fri Oct 16 2026
worldeurope
Paris (France)FranceHidalgo, Anne (1959- )

Japan’s Leader Says She Loses Hours to Makeup and Chores. Opinions Abound.
Sanae Takaichi said she has a busier schedule than her male predecessors, a nod to the disproportionate share of household tasks in Japan that fall to women.By Javier C. Hernández and Kiuko Notoya
Published on : Fri Oct 16 2026
worldasia
JapanTakaichi, Sanae

Dublin Hotel Accused of Revoking Bookings for an Event to Combat Antisemitism
A leader of the Jewish community in Ireland said a hotel canceled a deal for 70 rooms when it learned they were reserved for guests attending the international forum.By Ephrat Livni
Published on : Thu Oct 15 2026
worldeurope
Dublin (Ireland)World Jewish CongressEuropean Commission

Kenya Announces Its Second Ebola Infection
The case is likely to raise alarms in the country and increase scrutiny of the government’s surveillance measures.By Matthew Mpoke Bigg
Published on : Thu Oct 15 2026
worldafrica
Congo, Democratic Republic of (Congo-Kinshasa)KenyaNairobi (Kenya)World Health Organization

Houthi Missiles Strike Government Headquarters in Yemen
Five people were killed when the Houthi militia struck the Maashiq Palace in Aden, a Yemeni minister said.By Ismaeel Naar and Pranav Baskar
Published on : Thu Oct 15 2026
worldmiddleeast
Aden (Yemen)Saudi ArabiaYemenHouthisKing Khalid International Airport (Riyadh, Saudi Arabia)

Student Protests in Albania Turn Violent as Calls Grow for Leader’s Resignation
Opposition to a luxury resort project linked to Jared Kushner has collided with rising discontent over corruption and the cost of living.By Fatjona Mejdini, Paul Mozur and Lynsey Chutel
Published on : Thu Oct 15 2026
worldeurope
AlbaniaRama, EdiKushner, JaredBerisha, Sali

Why Russia Sees a Window to Bomb Ukraine Into Submission
Moscow is not winning on the battlefield. Instead, it is seizing an opening to inflict immense human suffering in Ukrainian cities.By Constant Méheut
Published on : Thu Oct 15 2026
worldeurope
UkraineRussiaZelensky, Volodymyr

Defying Trump, Zelensky Says Ukraine Will Resume Russian Refinery Strikes
President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed overt frustration with the United States in an interview with The Financial Times. He had paused the strikes to comply with a demand from the United States.By Cassandra Vinograd and Francesca Regalado
Published on : Thu Oct 15 2026
worldeurope
Great BritainLondon (England)Kyiv (Ukraine)RussiaCharles III, King of the United KingdomTrump, Donald JZelensky, Volodymyr

The Tireless Activist Who Became the Face of India’s Young Protesters
When police cracked down, Neha Bora helped rally Gen Z protesters with a mix of boundless energy, street theatrics and satirical humor.By Mujib Mashal
Published on : Thu Oct 15 2026
worldasia
Delhi (India)New Delhi (India)IndiaBharatiya Janata PartyModi, NarendraWangchuk, Sonam (1966- )

The Race to Defend Kyiv Against Terrifying New Jet-Powered Drones
Ukrainian engineers are rushing to perfect A.I.-guided, jet-driven interceptors. Their goal: to stop a fast Russian threat in the latest round of a deadly tech duel.By Maria Varenikova and Paul Mozur
Published on : Thu Oct 15 2026
worldeurope
UkraineRussia

D.E.I. Gone Wild? What Do You Know About Affirmative Action In South Africa?
Trump officials argue that the laws are racist and impede American investment in the country. Test your knowledge of the basics.By John Eligon and Claire Waheed
Published on : Fri Oct 16 2026
world
Ramaphosa, Cyril

Behind a White House Feud That Is Bitter Even by Trump-Era Standards
Two Trump allies — Alina Habba Mildon and Richard Grenell — are locked in a raging dispute that has its roots in the battle for a share of the spoils in Venezuela.By Tyler Pager and Anatoly Kurmanaev
Published on : Fri Oct 16 2026
uspolitics
VenezuelaKennedy, John F, Center for the Performing ArtsGrenell, RichardHabba, AlinaTrump, Donald JScharf, William O

Trump’s Deal With Russia Inflames War He Vowed to Swiftly End
The Ukrainian president’s defiant decision to continue attacking Russian refineries underscores President Trump’s inability to end a war he had promised to resolve.By Anton Troianovski and Luke Broadwater
Published on : Thu Oct 15 2026
uspolitics
UkraineRussiaZelensky, VolodymyrPutin, Vladimir VTrump, Donald J

Venezuela’s Opposition Leader Calls Trump’s New Oil Partner Corrupt
As ties with the Trump administration fray, María Corina Machado said her return to Venezuela would come “sooner than you would expect.”By Julie Turkewitz
Published on : Thu Oct 15 2026
worldamericas
United StatesVenezuelaBetancourt Lopez, AlejandroMachado, Maria CorinaRodriguez, Delcy (1969- )Rubio, MarcoTrump, Donald J

America’s Most Expensive Senate Race
The Senate showdown in Texas shows why Donald Trump and the Republican Party are worried about the midterm elections.By Katrin Bennhold
Published on : Thu Oct 15 2026
world
TexasUkraineTrump, Donald JZelensky, Volodymyr

6 Members of South Africa’s Biggest Party Are Killed in Shootings
The two shootings took place only a few weeks before pivotal, nationwide local elections, and as the party, the A.N.C., is embroiled in a dispute over the eligibility of more than 100 candidates.By Zimasa Matiwane
Published on : Thu Oct 15 2026
worldafrica
South AfricaAfrican National Congress

20 Hours After Falling Overboard, Cruise Passenger Is Rescued Near Greece
According to Greek officials, the woman told her rescuers she had jumped off the ship because she “wanted to disembark.”By Ryley Ober
Published on : Thu Oct 15 2026
travel
GreeceRoyal Caribbean Cruises Ltd

Nazi-Looted Kandinsky Painting Sells for $42 Million at Auction
“The Colorful Life,” a 1907 work by the Russian painter Wassily Kandinsky, had been returned to the original owners’ heirs in 2023.By Claire Moses
Published on : Thu Oct 15 2026
worldeurope
Christie'sKandinsky, Wassily

Inside the Plague Research Labs at the Heart of a Russian Mystery
A Russian researcher, who died from an unknown illness, worked at a remote anti-plague facility. Few foreigners have visited these labs, which dot the former Soviet states, and are shrouded in secrecy.By K. R. Callaway
Published on : Thu Oct 15 2026
science
Irkutsk (Russia)RussiaUSSR (Former Soviet Union)Irkutsk Anti-Plague Research Institute of Siberia and the Far EastShipilova, Darya (d 2026)

32 Children Killed After School Roof Collapses in Pakistan
The collapse, in Peshawar, also killed a teacher and injured dozens of people. A local official said the building appeared to be dilapidated.By Salman Masood
Published on : Thu Oct 15 2026
worldasia
PakistanPeshawar (Pakistan)

North Korea and China Open Their Biggest Border Bridge
The long-delayed opening of the New Yalu River Bridge comes as the two countries expand trade despite international sanctions imposed on North Korea.By Choe Sang-Hun
Published on : Thu Oct 15 2026
worldasia
Dandong (China)ChinaNorth KoreaUnited NationsSecurity Council (UN)Kim Jong-unPutin, Vladimir VXi Jinping

While Leo Recovers From Lung Surgery, the Church Runs on Autopilot
The Vatican bureaucracy has been fine-tuned over hundreds of years to function smoothly even when the pope cannot.By Elisabetta Povoledo
Published on : Thu Oct 15 2026
worldeurope
Roman Catholic ChurchGemelli Hospital (Rome, Italy)Leo XIV

Why Does Saudi Arabia Struggle to Stop Houthi Attacks?
The Saudi military has expensive equipment, but the missiles and drones used by the Yemeni militia are difficult to detect and stop.By Neil MacFarquhar
Published on : Thu Oct 15 2026
worldmiddleeast
Saudi ArabiaYemenIranHouthisMohammed bin Salman (1985- )

London’s Oldest Restaurant, a Haunt of Dickens, Is Protected for the Future
The restaurant Rules is an institution. Now the National Trust, which preserves Britain’s heritage, plans to safeguard the landmark.By Amelia Nierenberg
Published on : Thu Oct 15 2026
worldeurope
London (England)Great BritainRules (London, England, Restaurant)National Trust Group (England)Covent Garden

OpenAI Engineer Who Is Charged With Planting Bug Advised Saudis
The employee, now fired, had said he advised government agencies in Saudi Arabia. He was also listed as a partner at a venture firm with a Saudi prince.By Emmy Martin
Published on : Thu Oct 15 2026
technology
Saudi ArabiaSan Francisco (Calif)OpenAI LabsRAED VenturesAlfozan, Abdulrahman

Mexico Bans Violent Content on Social Media for Children
Joining a global movement, President Claudia Sheinbaum signed a decree requiring the removal of a range of material for people under 18 and held out the prospect of tougher measures.By James Wagner
Published on : Wed Oct 14 2026
worldamericas
MexicoSheinbaum, Claudia

Angry Youth in Aging Europe
A bitter generational battle over resources is boiling over as economic growth on the continent stalls.By Katrin Bennhold
Published on : Wed Oct 14 2026
world
EuropeFranceSpainStarlink Satellite Constellation (SpaceX)Macron, Emmanuel (1977- )Sanchez Perez-Castejon, Pedro (1972- )

Brazil’s Leftist President Accuses Meta of Helping His Right-Wing Opponent
With a narrow presidential election looming, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and his allies claim Meta is trying to give his right-wing rival an advantage.By Ana Ionova
Published on : Wed Oct 14 2026
worldamericas
BrazilFacebook IncInstagram IncMeta Platforms IncWhatsApp IncSupreme Federal Court (Brazil)Da Silva, Luiz Inacio LulaBolsonaro, FlavioMoraes, Alexandre de (1968- )

Sally Rooney Says Her Novels Will No Longer Be Sold in U.K.
Ms. Rooney and her publisher said that she could no longer receive royalties from British sales because she pledged to donate book revenues to Palestine Action, which is banned in Britain.By Stephen Castle
Published on : Wed Oct 14 2026
worldeurope
Great BritainIsraelPalestine ActionSupreme Court of the United KingdomFaber & Faber LtdRooney, Sally (Author)