
Israel Turns to Next Big Question: Who Gets a Shot at Being Prime Minister?
Party leaders will make competing cases to the Israeli president for either Benjamin Netanyahu or Gadi Eisenkot to get the first chance to build a governing coalition.By Aaron Boxerman
Published on : Mon Nov 02 2026
worldmiddleeast
IsraelJoint List (Israel)Likud Party (Israel)Raam Party (Israel)Netanyahu, BenjaminEisenkot, GadiHerzog, Isaac

King Charles Meets Both Joy and Criticism on Caribbean Tour
During the king’s visits to three former colonies, many people came out for celebratory parades and events. Others said the British state needed to atone for slavery’s toll.By Michael D. Shear, Rachel Knowles-Scott, Elesha George and Denis Chabrol
Published on : Mon Nov 02 2026
worldeurope
Caribbean AreaAntigua and BarbudaBahama IslandsBarbadosGreat BritainBuckingham PalaceCharles III, King of the United KingdomBurnham, Andrew M (1970- )

Up in the Clouds With the Pope, It’s Still Commercial
Unlike American presidents, Pope Leo XIV has no private jet, so he travels on commercial airlines, like the rest of us. Well, almost.By Motoko Rich
Published on : Mon Nov 02 2026
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China’s Message to Its Rivals: You Need What We Make
It’s not just rare earths. China is making it harder for other countries to shed their dependence on its solar, drone and drugmaking technology.By David Pierson and Berry Wang
Published on : Mon Nov 02 2026
worldasia
ChinaShanghai (China)United StatesXi JinpingTrump, Donald J

A Canadian Sketch Show Beats American Late Night to the Punchline
The long-running comedy show “This Hour Has 22 Minutes” is having a heyday playing with the fraught relationship between President Trump and Canada.By Shawna Richer
Published on : Mon Nov 02 2026
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Large Crowds Protest in New Delhi Over Modi and Voter Roll Changes
Tens of thousands gathered in India’s capital in a clamor of banging drums, chants and billowing flags, with participants from across the country.By Jeremy W. Peters and Hari Kumar
Published on : Sun Nov 01 2026
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IndiaNew Delhi (India)Bharatiya Janata PartyIndian National CongressCockroach Janta Party (India)Modi, NarendraGandhi, Rahul

Putin Breaks Down His Isolation, With a Big Assist From Trump
Notching wins from Washington, the Russian leader is talking with foreign leaders and could return to diplomatic center stage with possible summit meetings.By Paul Sonne
Published on : Sun Nov 01 2026
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EuropeRussiaUkraineAsia-Pacific Economic CooperationGroup of TwentyPutin, Vladimir VTrump, Donald J

Netanyahu’s Bid to Stay in Power Will Test His Political Savvy
After losing ground in Israel’s election, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu must draw on decades of political capital and reckon with old foes if he is to build a governing coalition.By Isabel Kershner
Published on : Sun Nov 01 2026
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IsraelLikud Party (Israel)Yashar Party (Israel)Bennett, NaftaliEisenkot, GadiGantz, BennyLieberman, AvigdorNetanyahu, Benjamin

‘We Are Coming From Hell’: A Ukrainian City’s Evacuees Tell Survival Stories
Safely out of Oleshky after enduring years in the combat zone and a harrowing 24-hour journey, weary civilians reunited with family and friends.By Carlotta Gall, Oleksandr Chubko and David Guttenfelder
Published on : Sat Oct 31 2026
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Oleshky (Ukraine)UkraineRussiaTrump, Melania

Where Do Israel’s Arab Parties Stand?
Having won a record 19 seats in Israel’s Parliament, the two Arab-led parties say they want to work with opposition factions to take down the Netanyahu government.By Adam Rasgon
Published on : Sun Nov 01 2026
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IsraelJoint List (Israel)Raam Party (Israel)Netanyahu, BenjaminAbbas, Mansour

New Slang in Japan Has an Unlikely Source: Korea
The rise of Korean terms in Japanese is a striking reversal from colonial times and a sign of the global appeal of South Korean culture.By Hisako Ueno and Jin Yu Young
Published on : Sun Nov 01 2026
worldasia
JapanSouth Korea

Honk if You Know Why Delhi’s Air Is So Bad
Millions of vehicles crowd India’s capital, spewing pollutants that become especially dangerous when winter weather traps them over the city.By Anupreeta Das, Ahmer Khan and Jiwoong Hong
Published on : Sun Nov 01 2026
worldasia
India

He’s the Top Snake Catcher, and Business Is Booming. There’s Just One Problem.
Bangkok’s firefighters do more snake catching than firefighting, and Pinyo Pukpinyo trains them. But he refuses to kill the snakes, and he’s running out of containers.By Hannah Beech and Lauren DeCicca
Published on : Sun Nov 01 2026
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Clashes Erupt Again in France, After Festive Start to Day of Protest
More than 300,000 people took to the streets, some wearing Halloween costumes, before the demonstrations ended in violence.By Mark Landler, Catherine Porter and Ségolène Le Stradic
Published on : Sat Oct 31 2026
worldeurope
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Do Animals Grieve?
The feeling of existential loss was long thought to be uniquely human. But studies of coyotes, cockatoos and other creatures are prompting some scientists to reconsider.By Emily Anthes
Published on : Mon Nov 02 2026
science

Deportees Turn to Social Media to Share Life in Countries They Barely Know
On TikTok, men and women sent back after living in the United States are documenting the reality of starting over — and finding an audience.By Isabella Kwai
Published on : Mon Nov 02 2026
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Why Did Snakes Lose Their Legs? And 9 More Animal Mysteries
There are more than 1.5 million known zoological species on Earth, with at least as many enigmas. Here are our top 10.By Emily Anthes and Stella Raine Chu
Published on : Mon Nov 02 2026
science
Levin, Michael (Scholar)

A Lesson From Germany
Trump is betting on economic incentives to stop Putin in Ukraine. Germany’s experience shows why that strategy is risky.By Katrin Bennhold
Published on : Sun Nov 01 2026
world
GermanyRussiaRussian Direct Investment FundPutin, Vladimir VKushner, Jared

Joseph Lagu, Who Led Independence Movement in Southern Sudan, Has Died
He played a pivotal role in winning his region’s autonomy from Sudan in 1972, then served as a high-ranking diplomat. He was 94.By Clay Risen
Published on : Sun Nov 01 2026
worldafrica
South SudanSudanLagu, Joseph (1931-2026)Bashir, Omar Hassan Al-

North Korean Hackers Stole Billions, the F.B.I. Says. It’s Not Their First Heist.
This week’s $6.3 billion hack of Binance is the largest to hit crypto, and would be the most that North Koreans have stolen in years of brazen cybercrime.By Pranav Baskar
Published on : Sat Oct 31 2026
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North KoreaBinanceFederal Bureau of InvestigationSony CorporationBybit Fintech Ltd

Global Talks on Nature End With Persistent Gaps on Action and Funding
Countries renewed their promises to protect wildlife at U.N. talks in Armenia, but how to cover the costs remains a question.By Catrin Einhorn
Published on : Sat Oct 31 2026
climate

Syria Weighs Joining Saudi Mutual Defense Pact as Yemen War Rages
A move to join Saudi Arabia’s agreement with Turkey and Pakistan could entangle more countries in the kingdom’s escalating conflict between the Iran-backed Houthis.By Euan Ward and Vivian Nereim
Published on : Sat Oct 31 2026
worldmiddleeast
SyriaSaudi ArabiaYemen

Australia’s Version of Halloween: Spring, Sunshine and Skepticism
The holiday, which is increasingly popular in the country, can look different from its American counterpart — and has sparked discussions about cultural encroachment.By Yan Zhuang, Hari Raj and Matthew Abbott
Published on : Sat Oct 31 2026
worldaustralia
Australia

Poland Deploys Riot Police in Standoff Over Country’s Top Court
After years of legal wrangling, judges backed by the current government suspended the chief justice, as a feud escalated with the right-wing party that last held power.By Andrew Higgins
Published on : Sat Oct 31 2026
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PolandWarsaw (Poland)Law and Justice (Poland)Tusk, DonaldNawrocki, Karol

French officials eye social media’s role in promoting unrest.
President Emmanuel Macron denied that the government had considered suspending online platforms, but he said they would have to be “vigilant” about preventing misuse.By Mark Landler and Ségolène Le Stradic
Published on : Sat Oct 31 2026
worldeurope

75 Years On, the National Ballet of Canada ‘Remains the Icon’
The dance company started on a shoestring and went on to become internationally acclaimed.By Ian Austen
Published on : Sat Oct 31 2026
worldcanada
CanadaToronto (Ontario)National Ballet of CanadaKain, Karen (1951- )Franca, Celia (1921-2007)

Stage Fright
Halloween presents an endless parade of ghouls and goblins. Most aren’t actually scary, but can illuminate some things about the nature of fear.By Melissa Kirsch
Published on : Sat Oct 31 2026
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Train Disaster Is Blow to Spain’s Leader, Already Election Underdog
Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez wanted to campaign on inequality and housing, but the second major rail accident this year has put his government’s competence on trial.By Jason Horowitz
Published on : Sat Oct 31 2026
worldeurope
SpainSpanish Socialist Workers' PartyPopular Party (Spain)Vox (Spanish Political Party)Sanchez Perez-Castejon, Pedro (1972- )Feijoo, Alberto NunezAbascal, Santiago

Here is the latest.
Thousands, potentially in masks and costumes, are expected on the streets on Saturday, prompting the authorities to prepare another vast security response.By Mark Landler and Ségolène Le Stradic
Published on : Sat Oct 31 2026
worldeurope
France

Iran Braces for More War, No Matter the Outcome of the U.S. and Israeli Elections
With Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu fighting to stay in power and President Trump facing a tough midterm, Iran’s leaders expect no major shift in policy.By Yeganeh Torbati
Published on : Sat Oct 31 2026
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How Locals and Shopkeepers Tried to Save One Paris Street From Rioters
As arson, looting and destruction overwhelmed Rue Beaurepaire, some residents pleaded with rioters to stop. Others hid out of fear. Many dread a repeat.By Catherine Porter and Giulia Imbert
Published on : Sat Oct 31 2026
worldeurope
Paris (France)France

Liu Yandong, Rare Woman Among China’s Political Elite, Dies at 80
The former vice premier was one of just six women to have served on the Chinese Communist Party’s elite Politburo, though she was excluded from the top ranks of power.By Alexandra Stevenson
Published on : Sat Oct 31 2026
worldasia
ChinaCommunist Party of ChinaCommunist Youth League (China)Liu Yandong

Will Digging Up Vietnam’s War Dead Heal Old Wounds or Reopen Them?
A 500-day campaign to find and identify fallen soldiers has unearthed hundreds of bodies, but not everyone gets a chance at closure.By Damien Cave, Tung Ngo and Chang W. Lee
Published on : Sat Oct 31 2026
worldasia
Hanoi (Vietnam)Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam)Vietnam

Britain’s Prime Minister Says He’s Open to a Formal Apology for Slavery
The premier’s comments represent a major change in British policy, but they are unlikely to satisfy those who hoped that reparations would follow.By Michael D. Shear
Published on : Sat Oct 31 2026
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Great BritainCaribbean AreaAntigua and BarbudaBurnham, Andrew M (1970- )Charles III, King of the United Kingdom