
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
worldmiddleeast
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
worldeurope
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

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

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

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

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- )

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

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

Trump Envoys Make First Visit to Ukraine
Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner met on Sunday with Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv, a day after talks with Vladimir V. Putin in Moscow.By Cassandra Vinograd and Andrew E. Kramer
Published on : Sun Sep 06 2026
worldeurope
Kyiv (Ukraine)Kushner, JaredWitkoff, StevenZelensky, VolodymyrPutin, Vladimir VTrump, Donald J

Deported From the U.S., Some Haitians Are Left Broke and Stranded
Hundreds have been deported to Haiti in recent weeks, and some say they have been left with no money, no protection from gangs and no place to go.By Frances Robles
Published on : Sun Sep 06 2026
worldamericas
Cap-Haitien (Haiti)Homeland Security Department

The Ex-Salesman Bringing the Far Right to the Cusp of Power in Germany
Ulrich Siegmund, 35, once sold air fresheners. Now his far-right party is the favorite to win a state election in eastern Germany on Sunday.By Christopher F. Schuetze
Published on : Sun Sep 06 2026
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GermanySaxony-Anhalt (Germany)Alternative for GermanySiegmund, Ulrich (1990- )

In Ukraine, Fraud and Waste Are Rewarded With More Weapons Contracts
Secret military audits reveal a military procurement system riddled with mismanagement. In 2024 alone, Ukraine lost $1.2 billion to fraud and waste.By Andrew E. Kramer, Bianca Pallaro and Evelina Riabenko
Published on : Sun Sep 06 2026
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UkraineRussiaCzechoslovak GroupZelensky, VolodymyrFedorov, Mykhailo

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
worldasia
IndiaNew Delhi (India)Delhi (India)

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

When A.I. Starts Scheming
An unreleased model escaped human control and formed a swarm of A.I. agents. It was the kind of breach that could cause chaos next time.By Katrin Bennhold
Published on : Sun Sep 06 2026
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Hugging Face IncOpenAI LabsCybersecurity and Infrastructure Security AgencyAlternative for Germany

Here’s the latest.
By Jim Tankersley and Christopher F. Schuetze
Published on : Sun Sep 06 2026
worldeurope

4 Things We Found in Secret Ukrainian Military Audits
The documents amount to an autopsy of the weapons-contracting process.By Andrew E. Kramer, Bianca Pallaro and Evelina Riabenko
Published on : Sun Sep 06 2026
worldeurope
UkraineCzechoslovak Group

A Bad Year for Bees Gets Worse as Trump’s Tariffs Hit Canada’s Honey Belt
Alberta produces 40 percent of Canada’s honey. This year, rain and President Trump’s trade war have combined to threaten the industry.By Vjosa Isai and Todd Korol
Published on : Sun Sep 06 2026
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CanadaAlberta (Canada)United StatesCarney, Mark JTrump, Donald J

The Far Right Made Big Gains in a German State. Here’s What to Know.
The Alternative for Germany dominated the vote in Saxony-Anhalt, though it fell short of an absolute majority.By Jim Tankersley
Published on : Sun Sep 06 2026
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GermanyEast GermanySaxony-Anhalt (Germany)Alternative for Germany

China’s New Graduates, Facing a Dire Job Market, Must Also Contend With A.I.
A record 12.7 million young people are looking for jobs as the country embraces artificial intelligence — and as the technology begins to upend the work force.By Yan Zhuang
Published on : Sun Sep 06 2026
worldasia
ChinaHangzhou (China)

U.S. Military Sinks Boats Said to Aid Drug Smuggling Near Ecuador
Unlike dozens of similar strikes, no one was killed after people suspected of drug smuggling were removed from what the U.S. military described as a floating refueling station.By John Ismay
Published on : Sun Sep 06 2026
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EcuadorSouth AmericaDefense Department

Huckabee Condemns ‘Terrorist’ Attacks on Palestinians in West Bank Town Hall
Mike Huckabee, the U.S. ambassador to Israel, made a rare trip to meet with Palestinians after international backlash over attacks by Israeli settlers.By Fatima AbdulKarim and Aaron Boxerman
Published on : Sat Sep 05 2026
worldmiddleeast
West BankHuckabee, Mike

U.S. Strikes Three Iranian ‘Shadow Network’ Oil Tankers, Military Says
The U.S. military said it retaliated after Iran launched missiles at two warships. The strikes came days after the two sides exchanged some of their most intense fire in weeks.By Yeganeh Torbati and Leily Nikounazar
Published on : Sat Sep 05 2026
worldmiddleeast
IranStrait of HormuzPersian GulfGulf of OmanKharg Island (Iran)Islamic Revolutionary Guards CorpsUnited States NavyUnited States Central CommandTrump, Donald J

Here Is Where Ukraine Peace Talks Stand, as a New Round Approaches
A deadly campaign of Russian and Ukrainian airstrikes has escalated since the last U.S.-brokered negotiations stalled in February.By Aurelien Breeden and Cassandra Vinograd
Published on : Sat Sep 05 2026
worldeurope
UkraineRussiaPutin, Vladimir VZelensky, VolodymyrWitkoff, StevenKushner, JaredTrump, Donald J

Putin Meets Witkoff and Kushner in Moscow to Discuss Ukraine War
President Vladimir V. Putin ordered a pause in strikes on Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, ahead of the meeting with President Trump’s envoys: his son-in-law Jared Kushner and the businessman Steve Witkoff.By Ivan Nechepurenko
Published on : Sat Sep 05 2026
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RussiaUkrainePutin, Vladimir VZelensky, VolodymyrKushner, JaredWitkoff, StevenTrump, Donald J

She Was Given Up for Dead, Then a Faint Cry Came From the Depths of the Mud
A rescue from a mostly buried house gave new hope to a town devastated by floods in Nepal. Earlier Saturday, another survivor had been pulled from a tunnel.By Mujib Mashal, Binod Ghimire and Sajal Pradhan
Published on : Sat Sep 05 2026
worldasia
Nepal

Following Stolen Cars From Canada to Russia
How two investigative reporters for The Times learned where many of the luxury cars stolen to order in Canada are actually going, and why.By Shawna Richer and Jane Bradley
Published on : Sat Sep 05 2026
worldcanada
CanadaOntario (Canada)Toronto (Ontario)Montreal (Quebec)British Columbia (Canada)Ottawa (Ontario)Carney, Mark JTrump, Donald J