
The Bukeleization of Latin America Has Arrived
Nayib Bukele’s notoriously harsh and wildly popular security crackdown in El Salvador is spawning imitators and remaking the region.By Jack Nicas
Published on : Fri Oct 23 2026
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BrazilEl SalvadorLatin AmericaBolsonaro, FlavioBukele, NayibTrump, Donald JNoboa, Daniel

Palestinian Gunmen Open Fire on Israelis in the West Bank, Officials Say
Five people were wounded in the attack, days before national elections, health workers said. The Israeli military said its soldiers had killed two assailants.By Adam Rasgon
Published on : Fri Oct 23 2026
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Hebron (West Bank)IsraelWest BankNetanyahu, Benjamin

Gunmen Open Fire at Church in Jordan, Killing Several People
The attack took place during a funeral in the southern province of Karak, according to Jordan’s state broadcaster.By Euan Ward and Raja Abdulrahim
Published on : Fri Oct 23 2026
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JordanKarak (Jordan)

One Killed Near Paris After Gunman Fires at Random, Officials Say
The shooter was arrested after firing from a car in several locations southwest of the capital. Antiterrorism prosecutors said they were exploring a racial or religious motive.By Aurelien Breeden
Published on : Fri Oct 23 2026
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FranceTrappes (France)

Ambush of Salvadoran Soldiers Escalates Haiti’s Anti-Gang Mission
With four soldiers missing, Haiti’s new Gang Suppression Force, already off to a rocky start, is facing its first crisis.By Frances Robles
Published on : Fri Oct 23 2026
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HaitiBukele, Nayib

How Long Will Russians Put Up With War? Here’s What They Told Us.
“Everything is fine” is a common refrain in a country used to adapting to a new normal.By Valerie Hopkins
Published on : Fri Oct 23 2026
worldeurope
RussiaPutin, Vladimir V

Brazil’s Most Divided Town Shows the Nation’s Shift to the Right
Deep in cattle country, voter sentiments in an evangelical stronghold help explain why the country’s leftist president is the underdog in Sunday’s election.By Adam B. Ellick and Seth Kugel
Published on : Fri Oct 23 2026
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BrazilMinas Gerais (Brazil)Bolsonaro, FlavioBolsonaro, Jair (1955- )Da Silva, Luiz Inacio Lula

Gadi Eisenkot Couldn’t Be More Unlike Netanyahu. Can He Beat Him?
Mr. Eisenkot, an ex-military chief leading in the polls, calls the Israeli prime minister an “anti-leader.” But his low-key campaigning style is worrying supporters.By David M. Halbfinger, Natan Odenheimer and Johnatan Reiss
Published on : Fri Oct 23 2026
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IsraelWest BankEisenkot, GadiNetanyahu, BenjaminBarak, EhudGantz, Benny

Converting Ebola Skeptics: Christian Leaders Mobilize Communities in Congo
As health care workers fought to control the latest outbreak this year, they got crucial aid from churches in beating back fear and misinformation.By Finbarr O’Reilly
Published on : Fri Oct 23 2026
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AfricaCongo, Democratic Republic of (Congo-Kinshasa)Mongbwalu (Congo, Democratic Republic of)

Powerful Earthquake Kills at Least 16 People in Tibet
Dozens were injured and more than 300 homes were toppled by the 7.0-magnitude quake, which sent residents fleeing into the cold night air, state media said.By Alexandra Stevenson
Published on : Fri Oct 23 2026
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ChinaHimalayasTibetUnited States Geological Survey

The Epstein Files Produce an Unlikely Weapon for the Houthi Messaging Wars
The Yemeni militia is using the culture of its sworn enemies in the renewed fighting with Saudi Arabia.By Ephrat Livni
Published on : Fri Oct 23 2026
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YemenSaudi ArabiaIranHouthisMohammed bin Salman (1985- )Epstein, Jeffrey E (1953- )

Arms Race Intensifies in Korea as the North Is Emboldened by Russia Alliance
A rare escalation this month exposed the increasingly lethal arsenals the two Koreas are building up across the world’s most heavily fortified border.By Choe Sang-Hun
Published on : Fri Oct 23 2026
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North KoreaRussiaSouth KoreaKim Jong-unLee Jae-myung

Houthi Strike on Saudi Airport Kills 2 as U.S. Tells Some Diplomats to Leave
The airport is in Dammam, which is near the headquarters of oil giant Saudi Aramco. For weeks, Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi militia has been attacking the kingdom’s aviation and energy sectors.By Ismaeel Naar
Published on : Thu Oct 22 2026
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IranPersian GulfSaudi ArabiaYemenHouthisIslamic Revolutionary Guards CorpsSaudi Aramco

Putin Nears a Prize: Restoring Ties With the U.S. While Giving Up Nothing
Russia has sought to separate the war in Ukraine from potential business deals and diplomacy with the United States. Its efforts now appear to be working.By Valerie Hopkins
Published on : Thu Oct 22 2026
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United StatesRussiaPutin, Vladimir VTrump, Donald JWitkoff, Steven

Above Iran’s Capital, a Trump Impersonator Dances in a Jail Cell
The Islamic republic has long used billboards in Tehran to mock its opponents and hammer home its messaging, but this piece of performance propaganda is perhaps the most eccentric yet.By Erika Solomon and Sanam Mahoozi
Published on : Thu Oct 22 2026
worldeurope
IranTehran (Iran)Trump, Donald J

A Cancer Revolution
We look at how screening and groundbreaking treatments have radically reduced death rates.By Katrin Bennhold
Published on : Thu Oct 22 2026
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FranceLeo XIV

He Was Reporting on Floods in Australia. Then He Jumped to the Rescue.
Will Murray of Australia’s public broadcaster spotted a man in a sinking truck, then jumped in the water with a bystander. (Just don’t call him Clark Kent.)By Remy Tumin and James McManagan
Published on : Thu Oct 22 2026
worldaustralia
Brisbane (Australia)Australian Broadcasting Corp

Italy Experiences Food and Fuel Shortages After Truckers on Strike Block Roads
Truckers protesting high gas prices have prevented deliveries to parts of southern Italy, leading to empty shelves and dry pumps.By Josephine de La Bruyère
Published on : Thu Oct 22 2026
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ItalyNaples (Italy)

Ebola Outbreak in Africa Reaches Widest Expansion Ever
Health officials are urgently seeking answers about the origins of a case newly identified in Nigeria, the first in that West African nation.By Apoorva Mandavilli
Published on : Thu Oct 22 2026
health
Congo, Democratic Republic of (Congo-Kinshasa)NigeriaKenyaUgandaWorld Health OrganizationTedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus

What Is PHP? Why Are Government and Business Websites Going Offline?
A critical security flaw in the programming language underpinning much of the web has prompted a global rush to patch vulnerable systems.By Karla Adam and Dustin Volz
Published on : Thu Oct 22 2026
technology
OpenAI LabsPHP Foundation

Map: 7.0-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes China
View the location of the quake’s epicenter and shake area.By William B. Davis, Madison Dong, Judson Jones, John Keefe, Joey K. Lee and Bea Malsky
Published on : Thu Oct 22 2026
world

Top European Rights Prize Goes to I.C.C., a Trump Target
The win is a show of support for the International Criminal Court as the Trump administration moves to thwart its work.By Koba Ryckewaert
Published on : Thu Oct 22 2026
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EuropeGaza StripHague (Netherlands)IsraelStrasbourg (France)European ParliamentEuropean UnionInternational Criminal CourtGallant, YoavNetanyahu, BenjaminSakharov, Andrei DTrump, Donald J

In the Wake of Riots, the French Authorities Ban Some Protests
President Emmanuel Macron said the move was necessary “so that calm prevails.”By Catherine Porter
Published on : Thu Oct 22 2026
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FranceLouvre MuseumMacron, Emmanuel (1977- )Melenchon, Jean-LucLe Pen, MarineLecornu, Sebastien

For Taiwan’s Mayors, a ‘Typhoon Day Off’ Is a Major Political Test
One expert said the likelihood that a mayor announces closure of work and school because of a typhoon increases 31 percent during an election year.By Lily Kuo and Pei-Lin Wu
Published on : Thu Oct 22 2026
worldasia
Hsinchu (Taiwan)Tainan (Taiwan)Taipei (Taiwan)TaiwanChinese Nationalist Party (Taiwan)Democratic Progressive Party (Taiwan)Lai Ching-te

From Kenya to Japan, Rush to Fix Security Flaw Takes Sites Briefly Offline
Governments and businesses around the world scrambled to prevent hackers from exploiting a vulnerability in PHP, a popular programming language.By Lynsey Chutel, Amelia Nierenberg and Brian O. Otieno
Published on : Thu Oct 22 2026
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GermanyKenyaNetherlandsFranceJapanGreat BritainOpenAI LabsPHP Foundation

Space Debris Found Twice Within Days Amid ‘Growing Casualty Risk’
Debris was found in Indonesia on Monday, just days after a farmer across the globe in Minnesota reported a massive metal object thought to be space junk in a cornfield.By Ephrat Livni
Published on : Thu Oct 22 2026
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BorneoMinnesota

In Serbia’s Election, Identity Politics Looks to Be Winning Again
Aleksandar Vucic, Serbia’s dominant political figure since 2012, may extend his grip, using the Balkans’ unresolved nationalist resentments.By Andrew Higgins
Published on : Thu Oct 22 2026
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EuropeSerbiaKosovoBelgrade (Serbia)Krusevac (Serbia)European UnionSerbian Progressive PartyVucic, AleksandarMladic, Ratko

Protesters in Indonesia Demand Action to Stop Fires in Rainforests
Smoke from the blazes, blamed on destructive agricultural practices, has sickened hundreds of thousands and blanketed neighboring countries.By Muktita Suhartono
Published on : Thu Oct 22 2026
worldasia
IndonesiaBorneo (Indonesia)Prabowo Subianto

Archers Mount Their Steeds in Pursuit of Centuries-Old Warrior Spirit
Horseback archery is making a comeback at a time when modern warfare has become high-tech and impersonal. The sport was featured at the World Nomad Games.By Raja Abdulrahim and Nariman El-Mofty
Published on : Thu Oct 22 2026
worldmiddleeast
JordanKyrgyzstan

‘Open War’ Between Afghanistan and Pakistan Adds a Volatile Element
The two sides turn to proxy groups after eight months of a conflict that has taken a heavy toll on civilians.By Elian Peltier
Published on : Thu Oct 22 2026
worldasia
AfghanistanPakistanTaliban

Australian Zoo Plays Matchmaker for Giant Birds, and Big Green Eggs Are Proof
A southern cassowary at the Adelaide Zoo has laid eggs there for the first time in 34 years, after a carefully managed breeding process.By Jennifer Sinco Kelleher
Published on : Thu Oct 22 2026
worldaustralia
Adelaide (Australia)Australia

Bukele Issues Harsh Warning to Haitian Gangs
Four members of El Salvador’s military were abducted Sunday in Haiti, and their president wants them back.By Frances Robles
Published on : Wed Oct 21 2026
worldamericas
El SalvadorHaitiUnited NationsBukele, Nayib