
A Far-Right Win Puts New Pressure on Germany’s Leader
Antipathy to Chancellor Friedrich Merz was a reason the far right surged in a state election. Though he does not face a national election until 2029, his leadership is under increasing scrutiny.By Jim Tankersley
Published on : Tue Sep 08 2026
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Saxony-Anhalt (Germany)Alternative for GermanyChristian Democratic Union (Germany)Merz, Friedrich

Chinese Ship Takes Arctic Shortcut: Smart Business? Or a Political Flex?
Melting ice is opening a trade route through the Arctic. China has begun the first regular service, part of its polar ambitions.By Jeffrey Gettleman, Jenny Gross and Lily Kuo
Published on : Tue Sep 08 2026
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Arctic OceanArctic RegionsChinaEngland

Britain Accuses Israeli Settlers of ‘Ethnic Cleansing’ in Parts of West Bank
The U.K. said Israel had “turned a blind eye” to violence against Palestinians by extremist settlers, as it and other countries announced a ban on trade with illegal settlements.By Stephen Castle, Adam Rasgon, Aaron Boxerman and Isabel Kershner
Published on : Tue Sep 08 2026
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EuropeGreat BritainWest BankIsraelMiliband, Edward S

Saudi Arabia Vows Retaliation After Houthi Attacks Injure Dozens
The latest escalation threatens to drag Saudi Arabia and the Iran-backed Houthi militia back into a full-blown war.By Qasim Nauman and Vivian Nereim
Published on : Tue Sep 08 2026
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Middle EastRed SeaSaudi ArabiaYemenHouthis

‘Mama, I Miss You’: Relatives Go Online to Grieve Tibet’s Flood Victims.
The authorities have not released an official list of those missing in the Tibet flood, creating an information void that people have tried to fill.By Lily Kuo and Pei-Lin Wu
Published on : Tue Sep 08 2026
worldasia
Gyirong County (Tibet)China

Australian Social Media Users Could Get Power to Switch Off Algorithms
Technology companies have been “running real-time, unregulated product testing on Australians” for too long, communications minister says.By Laura Chung
Published on : Tue Sep 08 2026
worldaustralia
AustraliaAlbanese, Anthony (1963- )

Rubio to Push Colombia’s New Leader to Tackle Cocaine Trade
Targeting traffickers will be at the top of the agenda as Secretary of State Marco Rubio visits Colombia, according to people familiar with his plans.By Annie Correal
Published on : Tue Sep 08 2026
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ColombiaEcuadorPeruRubio, MarcoDe La Espriella, Abelardo

With U.S. Envoys Gone, Russian Bombs Fall Once More on Kyiv
Russia agreed not to bomb Ukraine’s capital during Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner’s visit there. The respite was short-lived.By Siobhán O’Grady
Published on : Tue Sep 08 2026
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UkraineRussiaPutin, Vladimir VZelensky, VolodymyrWitkoff, StevenKushner, JaredTrump, Donald J

They Went to Ukraine on the ‘Peace Express.’ Detours Are Likely Ahead.
The Trump administration had let the peace process enter such a freeze that a trip to Kyiv was just an initial step. Any new talks will happen alongside escalating fighting.By Cassandra Vinograd and Andrew E. Kramer
Published on : Mon Sep 07 2026
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Crimea (Ukraine)Kyiv (Ukraine)Moscow (Russia)RussiaUkraineKushner, JaredTrump, Donald JWitkoff, StevenZelensky, VolodymyrPutin, Vladimir V

Israel Launches Deadly Strikes in Lebanon as Military Campaign Intensifies
The bombardment killed 11 people, Lebanese officials said, after days of attacks that have spurred worries that Israel is looking to push deeper into Lebanese territory.By Christina Goldbaum
Published on : Mon Sep 07 2026
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IsraelLebanonHezbollah

Germany’s ‘Firewall’ Against the Far Right Is Being Tested as Never Before
A blowout win by the far-right Alternative for Germany party in a state election has revealed a split among voters about whether to uphold a decades-old strategy for sidelining extremists.By Jim Tankersley
Published on : Mon Sep 07 2026
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GermanySaxony-Anhalt (Germany)Alternative for GermanyMerz, Friedrich

Brushing Aside Trump’s Threats, Canada Retaliates on Tariffs
New Canadian levies of up to 50 percent are expected to begin Tuesday, even as Washington warns of a new round of American tariffs.By Ian Austen
Published on : Mon Sep 07 2026
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CanadaUnited StatesNorth AmericaMexicoCommerce DepartmentCarney, Mark JTrump, Donald JLutnick, Howard WBessent, Scott

Marcos Kin Arrested in Philippines Kickbacks Case
A cousin of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. was charged with plundering public funds meant for flood control in the Southeast Asian country. He has denied wrongdoing.By Aie Balagtas See
Published on : Mon Sep 07 2026
worldasia
PhilippinesMarcos, Ferdinand Jr

Thousands of Serbs Gather to Mourn Ratko Mladic, the ‘Butcher of Bosnia’
The government insisted the funeral was a private affair, even as government ministers attended and state-controlled news media lavished praise on the convicted war criminal.By Andrew Higgins and Alisa Dogramadzieva
Published on : Mon Sep 07 2026
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EuropeBelgrade (Serbia)SerbiaEuropean UnionMladic, RatkoPerkovic, Marko (Thompson)Vucic, Aleksandar

Canadian Jet Maker Is Target in Trump’s Trade War
Montreal-based Bombardier has been embroiled in U.S. trade disputes before. President Trump threatened to bar the company from selling in the United States.By John Yoon
Published on : Tue Sep 08 2026
business
United StatesCanadaBombardier IncTrump, Donald J

Eiffel Tower Workers Strike, Saying Women Were Excluded From Hindu Group’s Visit
The tower was closed on Monday, after the workers’ union said female staff had been asked to leave their stations for a visit from a group known as BAPS.By Francesca Regalado
Published on : Tue Sep 08 2026
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Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS)Confederation Generale du Travail (France)Societe d'Exploitation de la Tour Eiffel

Seaweed Is Their Way of Life. A Company’s Sweeping Plan Threatens It.
As global demand for seaweed surges, a Canadian corporation’s bid for exclusive harvesting rights in the west of Ireland has upended a once-sleepy industry.By Ali Watkins and Paulo Nunes dos Santos
Published on : Tue Sep 08 2026
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Connemara (Ireland)Acadian Seaplants

Containing Germany’s Far Right
The AfD victory in a state election is forcing a rethink of the country’s postwar strategy to safeguard democracy.By Katrin Bennhold
Published on : Mon Sep 07 2026
world
GermanyAlternative for Germany

Britain Set to Impose Trade Ban on Israeli West Bank Settlements
The expected move will be announced on Tuesday, officials said, and underscored Israel’s mounting isolation over its policies toward Palestinians following the war in Gaza.By Adam Rasgon and Aaron Boxerman
Published on : Mon Sep 07 2026
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EuropeGaza StripGreat BritainIsraelMiddle EastWest BankLabour Party (Great Britain)Miliband, Edward SBurnham, Andrew M (1970- )

Nazi-Looted Painting Must Be Returned to Heir, Argentine Judge Rules
The 18th-century painting “Portrait of a Lady” was stolen by a high-ranking Nazi in the 1940s. Last year, it surfaced in a real estate listing in Argentina.By Claire Moses
Published on : Mon Sep 07 2026
worldamericas
ArgentinaSaher, Marei von

Building Housing Students Collapses in New Delhi, Killing at Least 7
Rescue crews were working to find people trapped in the wreckage of the building, which collapsed on Sunday.By Suhasini Raj and Francesca Regalado
Published on : Mon Sep 07 2026
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IndiaNew Delhi (India)Delhi (India)

After Victory in German State, Far Right Needs Help to Take Power
The Alternative for Germany, or AfD, does not have a straightforward path to governing Saxony-Anhalt, but a small populist party could clear the way.By Christopher F. Schuetze
Published on : Mon Sep 07 2026
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GermanyEuropeAlternative for GermanyChristian Democratic Union (Germany)Siegmund, Ulrich (1990- )Wagenknecht, Sahra (1969- )Merz, Friedrich

Virtual Taekwondo Takes the Contact Out of a Combat Sport
The contactless version of the Korean martial art is making its debut at this year’s Asian Games. Critics say it’s a glorified video game.By Yan Zhuang and Jean Chung
Published on : Mon Sep 07 2026
sports
South KoreaUnited StatesInternational Olympic Committee

Noël Godin, Prankster Who Threw Pies at the Powerful, Dies at 80
Splattering figures like Bill Gates, Jean-Luc Godard and Bernard-Henri Lévy, he perfected the art of using whipped cream as a form of protest.By Michael S. Rosenwald
Published on : Mon Sep 07 2026
worldeurope
BelgiumNoel Godin (1945-2026)

How Ancient Farmers Used Floral Designs to Track Goods
A Mesopotamian culture’s decorated ceramics show some early roots of math, researchers argued.By Franz Lidz
Published on : Mon Sep 07 2026
science
Hebrew UniversityJournal of World PrehistoryYosef Garfinkel

Peru Shows the Limits of Washington’s Anti-China Push
As Secretary of State Marco Rubio travels this week to Peru, its growing economic ties to China have raised tensions with the U.S., but show no signs of reversing course.By Genevieve Glatsky and Sara Wayra
Published on : Mon Sep 07 2026
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ChinaPeruUnited StatesFujimori, KeikoTrump, Donald JXi Jinping

The Microplastics Epidemic in Indonesia
Tiny fragments of plastic are in the air, land and water in the country, where the burning of trash is common.By Sui-Lee Wee, Pablo Robles and Rin Hindryati
Published on : Mon Sep 07 2026
worldasia
Indonesia

Far-Right Victory in German State Seen as Omen Across Europe
A vote in eastern Germany has given fresh momentum to hard-right parties hoping to win elections elsewhere on the continent next year, analysts said.By Mark Landler
Published on : Sun Sep 06 2026
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GermanyEuropeSaxony-Anhalt (Germany)FranceAlternative for GermanyNational Rally (France)Merz, FriedrichFarage, Nigel (1964- )Le Pen, MarineMeloni, Giorgia (1977- )Orban, Viktor

Germany’s Far Right Just Misses Majority in Crucial State Election
The Alternative for Germany, or AfD, trounced its rivals but was left unsure if it will be able to govern in Saxony-Anhalt. The result shocked Germany.By Jim Tankersley, Christopher F. Schuetze and Ashley Southall
Published on : Sun Sep 06 2026
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Saxony-Anhalt (Germany)GermanyAlternative for GermanySiegmund, Ulrich (1990- )