
Why Palestinians Hope Israelis Will Oust Netanyahu in Pivotal Election
Many in Gaza and the West Bank are desperate to avoid more years of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s right-wing government, which has made life close to unbearable.By Adam Rasgon and Aaron Boxerman
Published on : Wed Oct 21 2026
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Gaza StripHebron (West Bank)IsraelWest BankBoard of PeaceHamasPalestinian AuthorityNetanyahu, Benjamin

‘People Are So Rude’: Can Britain Shhhh Headphone Dodgers on Trains?
Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced a campaign against listening to music or videos without headphones on public transportation. We asked London commuters to weigh in.By Megan Specia
Published on : Wed Oct 21 2026
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London (England)EnglandGreat BritainBurnham, Andrew M (1970- )

Australian Politicians Were Already on Edge Before One of Their Own Was Attacked
Much remains unclear about why a driver ran a car into Helen Haines, a lawmaker. Even so, fellow representatives, especially women, spoke of feeling threatened in a polarized atmosphere.By Victoria Kim
Published on : Wed Oct 21 2026
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AustraliaWangaratta (Australia)One Nation (Australian Political Party)Albanese, Anthony (1963- )

Who Is Stephen James Hubbard, the American Released by Russia?
Mr. Hubbard, a 74-year-old teacher, was held for more than four years on what the State Department called fabricated charges.By Kim Barker and Lynsey Chutel
Published on : Wed Oct 21 2026
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Izium (Ukraine)RussiaUnited StatesHubbard, Stephen JamesPutin, Vladimir VTrump, Donald J

See Some of the Fake A.I. Videos Flooding Brazil’s Election
Brazil spent years targeting electoral lies on the internet. Now, artificial intelligence is stumping the election authorities and reshaping a high-stakes race.By Ana Ionova
Published on : Wed Oct 21 2026
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BrazilBolsonaro, FlavioBolsonaro, Jair (1955- )Da Silva, Luiz Inacio LulaVorcaro, Daniel (1983- )

When Starshield Cut Out, Ukrainian Drones Fell From the Skies
Ukraine says it still doesn’t know why the military satellite internet service, a sister to Starlink, was abruptly throttled, leaving troops vulnerable to Russian attacks.By Siobhán O’Grady, Carlotta Gall and Anton Troianovski
Published on : Wed Oct 21 2026
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UkraineUnited StatesRussiaStarlink Satellite Constellation (SpaceX)Musk, ElonRubio, MarcoTrump, Donald JZelensky, Volodymyr

As Alberta Rejects Separatism, Carney Gets Much of the Credit
Prime Minister Mark Carney won over Canada’s most conservative province by promising a pipeline and campaigning hard, defeating its efforts to secede.By Ian Austen
Published on : Tue Oct 20 2026
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CanadaAlberta (Canada)Edmonton (Alberta)Calgary (Alberta)Conservative Party (Canada)Carney, Mark JSmith, Danielle (1971- )

Shark Returns to Sea After Over a Month Stuck in a South Korean Port Canal
The 10-foot-long dusky shark, nicknamed “Bukangi,” was successfully guided back to the open ocean after a third rescue attempt.By Jin Yu Young
Published on : Wed Oct 21 2026
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Busan (South Korea)South Korea

Modi Seeks to Calm Allies by Shackling Gen Z Protests
Leaders of India’s governing coalition are trying to frame the demonstrations as a power grab by traditional political parties rather than a grass-roots youth movement.By Mujib Mashal, Suhasini Raj and Hari Kumar
Published on : Wed Oct 21 2026
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IndiaNew Delhi (India)Bharatiya Janata PartyIndian National CongressModi, NarendraGandhi, RahulShah, Amit (1964- )

China’s Free A.I. Models Are Thrown Into Uncertainty
Draft rules on the export of artificial intelligence technology show how China is trying to balance national security risks with its desire to outpace the United States.By David Pierson and Adam Satariano
Published on : Wed Oct 21 2026
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ChinaUnited StatesBeijing Moonshot AI Technology Co LtdCommunist Party of ChinaManus (Artificial Intelligence Co)OpenAI LabsMeta Platforms IncTencent Holdings Ltd

It’s Not Just France. Europe’s Political Center Is Crumbling.
Europe’s centrist parties are losing ground among young people and workers, who are increasingly tempted by populist promises of radical change.By Steven Erlanger
Published on : Tue Oct 20 2026
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EuropeAlternative for GermanyChristian Democratic Union (Germany)European UnionFrance Unbowed (Political Party)Left Party (Germany)National Rally (France)Acemoglu, DaronLe Pen, MarineMacron, Emmanuel (1977- )Rottgen, NorbertMerkel, Angela

Student Protesters in France Have a Strange New Slogan. What Does It Mean?
“Bismillah, c’est les ténèbres” has appeared on signs at recent demonstrations. It doesn’t make much sense (it means, “In the name of God, it’s the darkness”) but is seen as shorthand for a generational divide.By Zane Irwin
Published on : Tue Oct 20 2026
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France

Nigeria Announces First Case of Ebola in Current Outbreak
Health officials praised the Nigerian authorities for their transparency in reporting the spread of the virus.By Matthew Mpoke Bigg
Published on : Tue Oct 20 2026
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Abuja (Nigeria)AfricaCongo, Democratic Republic of (Congo-Kinshasa)Africa Centers for Disease Control and PreventionKaseya, Jean

Major Yemeni City Running Out of Food and Water as Houthis Encircle It
The Iranian-backed Houthi militia has cut road access to Taiz, one of Yemen’s largest cities, besieging it. Officials there warn of an impending humanitarian disaster.By Saeed Al-Batati and Vivian Nereim
Published on : Tue Oct 20 2026
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Taiz (Yemen)YemenSaudi ArabiaHouthis

Death Toll From Venezuela Quakes Likely Far Exceeds Official Count
A Times analysis and U.S. Geological Survey data indicate that the official 6,509 death toll is probably a severe undercount.By James Glanz, Julie Turkewitz and Helmuth Rosales
Published on : Wed Oct 21 2026
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VenezuelaLa Guaira (Venezuela)

Lavish Art Basel Paris Preview Draws Interest Under Shadow of Protests
The Avant-Première preview of the Art Basel Paris fair attracted major collectors despite an escalation of anti-government protests, riots and looting across French cities.By Scott Reyburn
Published on : Tue Oct 20 2026
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Paris (France)FranceArt Basel Paris

China Criticizes U.S. Ban on DeepSeek A.I. in Government Systems
The response came after Homeland Security ordered the removal and exclusion of products developed by the Chinese company.By Ephrat Livni
Published on : Tue Oct 20 2026
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ChinaUnited StatesDeepSeek Artificial Intelligence Co LtdHomeland Security DepartmentOpenAI LabsMinistry of Commerce (China)Huawei Technologies Co Ltd

Is Putin’s Waiting Game Working?
Trump’s push for deals and Europe’s political fractures seem to be giving the Russian president the opening he’s been waiting for.By Katrin Bennhold
Published on : Tue Oct 20 2026
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UkrainePutin, Vladimir VZelensky, VolodymyrTrump, Donald J

The British Police Rearrest Two in Connection With Alleged Terror Plot
The counterterrorism police investigating a threat against an English air base used by U.S. bombers said the two men were working on behalf of Iran.By Michael D. Shear
Published on : Tue Oct 20 2026
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Critic of Rwandan Government Found Beheaded in Uganda
The former soldier had been living in exile since 2020, and said in a video posted this month on TikTok that he feared for his life.By Brian O. Otieno
Published on : Tue Oct 20 2026
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RwandaUgandaKagame, Paul

How Venezuela’s Public Housing Towers Were Built to Fail
Venezuela’s government wanted housing built for its supporters — and fast. The design and construction flaws that followed proved deadly when earthquakes hit, a Times investigation found.By Julie Turkewitz, Helmuth Rosales, James Glanz, Malika Khurana and Isayen Herrera
Published on : Tue Oct 20 2026
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VenezuelaLa Guaira (Venezuela)Caracas (Venezuela)Rodriguez, Delcy (1969- )

Why Zelensky Took the Gloves Off This Time With Trump
Staying quiet is riskier than speaking up, Ukrainian officials say, as President Trump goes further than ever in prioritizing Russia’s interests.By Maria Varenikova
Published on : Tue Oct 20 2026
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RussiaUkraineUnited StatesPutin, Vladimir VRubio, MarcoTrump, Donald JWitkoff, StevenZelensky, Volodymyr

U.K. Sending Fighter Jets to Help Defend Saudi Cities From Houthi Attacks
R.A.F. Typhoon fighter jets will be deployed to protect infrastructure in Saudi Arabia, Britain said, after a spike in attacks by the Iran-backed Houthi militia.By Michael D. Shear
Published on : Tue Oct 20 2026
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Great BritainMiddle EastSaudi ArabiaYemenHouthisMinistry of Defense (Great Britain)Streeting, WesMohammed bin Salman (1985- )

Rubio Travels to India to Strengthen Economic Ties Amid Strained U.S. Relations
The secretary of state will meet with Asia’s richest men in Mumbai as Washington continues negotiations over a trade deal with India.By Mujib Mashal
Published on : Tue Oct 20 2026
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IndiaMumbai (India)United StatesReliance IndustriesState DepartmentAdani, Gautam SAmbani, Mukesh DModi, NarendraRubio, MarcoTrump, Donald J

Hegseth Makes Unannounced Visit to Israel for Talks With Netanyahu
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth met with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Israel’s defense minister, a week before a pivotal election.By Natan Odenheimer
Published on : Tue Oct 20 2026
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Defense DepartmentUnited States Central CommandHegseth, PeteNetanyahu, Benjamin

Google Reports Cloud Disruptions in Europe
The disruptions began around 7 a.m. in London after what the tech giant called a “power event.”By Leo Sands
Published on : Tue Oct 20 2026
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London (England)EuropeGoogle IncRevolut Technologies Inc

France Extends Curfews in Major Cities After a Night of Calm
The targeted restrictions are part of a state effort to reassert control after the country’s largest riots in years, as those arrested in the chaos face expedited trials.By Ségolène Le Stradic
Published on : Tue Oct 20 2026
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FranceParis (France)France Unbowed (Political Party)National Rally (France)Lecornu, Sebastien

The Mayor Who Chose ‘to Stay and Fight’ as Gangs Laid Siege to His Town
The mayor of Kenscoff, a town near Haiti’s capital, wrote government officials hundreds of letters to warn of gang threats. Then dozens of people died, and he did, too.By Frances Robles
Published on : Tue Oct 20 2026
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HaitiKenscoff (Haiti)

A Chef Celebrates Immigrant Flavors in Anti-Migrant South Africa
A self-taught chef borrows ingredients and ideas from restaurants run by immigrants in South Africa, hoping to help counter rising xenophobia.By John Eligon and Joao Silva
Published on : Tue Oct 20 2026
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South AfricaAfricaJohannesburg (South Africa)EswatiniBourdain, Anthony

14 Dead After Gold Mine Collapses in Colombia
The mine is among a growing number of small-scale, unlicensed operations in Colombia that are fueled by the metal’s rising global price.By Francesca Regalado
Published on : Tue Oct 20 2026
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Colombia

Attack on Australian Lawmaker Prompts Calls to Dial Down Political Tensions
Helen Haines, an independent, remained in critical condition after she was struck by a vehicle. A 43-year-old man was charged and will appear in court on Wednesday.By Victoria Kim and Laura Chung
Published on : Tue Oct 20 2026
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AustraliaWangaratta (Australia)Victoria (Australia)Australian Security Intelligence Organization (ASIO)Albanese, Anthony (1963- )

The A.I. Data Center Backlash Has Reached a Quiet Corner of Rural England
Plans to build one of Europe’s largest data centers in Devon have been met by strong opposition from residents, as environmental concerns grow.By Stephen Castle
Published on : Tue Oct 20 2026
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