
After Two Decades, U.S. Forces Leave Iraq to an Uncertain Future
Some Iraqis are celebrating the end of an American military presence that unleashed waves of bloodshed. Others fear what happens next for their country, trapped between Washington and Tehran.By Erika Solomon, Falih Hassan and Eric Schmitt
Published on : Wed Sep 30 2026
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IraqUnited StatesIranal-Zaidi, Ali (1986- )Trump, Donald J

Live Updates: Flight to Israel Is Diverted After Pilots Clash in Cockpit
Passengers intervened after the pilot and co-pilot fought during a flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv, forcing the plane to make an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia. It was not clear what had prompted the clash.Published on : Wed Sep 30 2026

A Way Out of the A.I. Arms Race?
New research points to how the world could stop short of the brink of disaster. Even with the agreement signed at the White House by tech leaders, it won’t be easy.By Amanda Taub
Published on : Wed Sep 30 2026
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United StatesChinaEuropeAI Security Institute (Great Britain)Anthropic AI LLCMETR (Model Evaluation & Threat Research) (Nonprofit)OpenAI LabsSpace Exploration Technologies CorpAltman, Samuel HAmodei, DarioMusk, ElonTrump, Donald J

What I Saw as the U.S. Debacle in Iraq Unfurled
The Americans did not understand the country when they invaded in 2003. Over a correspondent’s many trips there, it was not clear that this ever changed much.By Alissa J. Rubin
Published on : Wed Sep 30 2026
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IraqHussein, Saddam

In Fractious France, Politicians Agree on One Thing: Pope Leo Was a Hit
In a four-day visit, Pope Leo XIV won praise across the political spectrum, even from its most avowedly secular figures.By Mark Landler and Motoko Rich
Published on : Wed Sep 30 2026
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FranceNational Rally (France)France Unbowed (Political Party)Roman Catholic ChurchLeo XIVBardella, Jordan (1995- )Le Pen, MarineMacron, Emmanuel (1977- )

Israeli Settlers Stop Soldiers From Returning Palestinians to Their Home
The Supreme Court had ordered the military to ensure a West Bank family that fled violence could go back. But settlers blocked the effort, with the authorities accused of not doing enough to confront them.By Natan Odenheimer and Fatima AbdulKarim
Published on : Tue Sep 29 2026
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No Bombs Found in U.K. Case, but Officials Say Threat to Bases Is Real
The prospect of an attack on an air base used by U.S. forces prompted stepped-up protections across Europe, but confusion shrouds the case, in which the suspects were released on bail.By Eric Schmitt, Michael D. Shear, Adam Goldman and Christopher F. Schuetze
Published on : Tue Sep 29 2026
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3 Reasons Trump and South Africa Disagree on Anti-White Racism Claims
The Trump administration announced new visa restrictions on the country days after receiving a letter that South African officials had hoped would bring down the temperature.By John Eligon
Published on : Tue Sep 29 2026
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Johannesburg (South Africa)South AfricaStarlink Satellite Constellation (SpaceX)Ramaphosa, CyrilTrump, Donald JMusk, Elon

Bomb by Bomb, the Slow Death of My Hometown in Ukraine
It was possible, for a time, to think that Kramatorsk, where I was born and raised, would survive the war mostly unscathed. Not any more.By Olha Konovalova
Published on : Tue Sep 29 2026
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Kramatorsk (Ukraine)

Dozens Killed in Myanmar Military Bombing
An airstrike on a bustling market in rebel territory left at least 50 people dead, in one of the deadliest attacks on civilians in months.By Tiffany May
Published on : Tue Sep 29 2026
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MyanmarRakhine State (Myanmar)Arakan Army (Myanmar)

Accusations of Antisemitism Hit a Star of the French Far Right
Jordan Bardella, the 31-year-old protégé of Marine Le Pen, is said to have made antisemitic statements as a teenage activist. He denies it.By Mark Landler and Ségolène Le Stradic
Published on : Tue Sep 29 2026
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The Migrants Being Shipped Back to a War Zone
Malaysia says it is repatriating undocumented migrants from Myanmar who want to return. Critics say it is putting their lives at risk.By Zunaira Saieed
Published on : Tue Sep 29 2026
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MalaysiaMyanmarBangladeshIbrahim, AnwarMin Aung Hlaing

‘I Have to Break the Mold’: Burnham Lays Out Plan for Change in Emotional Speech
Andy Burnham set out a range of policies on Tuesday in his biggest speech since becoming prime minister of Britain. “I accept people will not agree with every part of it,” he said.By Michael D. Shear and Stephen Castle
Published on : Tue Sep 29 2026
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Great BritainLiverpool (England)Labour Party (Great Britain)Burnham, Andrew M (1970- )Healey, John (1960- )

A Former President’s Son Poses a Test for Mexico’s Governing Party
Andrés Manuel López Beltrán has joined the list of figures who, critics say, may end up harming the left-wing movement his father founded, as well as the president who succeeded him.By Paulina Villegas, Emiliano Rodríguez Mega, Jack Nicas and Steve Fisher
Published on : Tue Sep 29 2026
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MexicoMorena (Mexican Political Party)Sheinbaum, ClaudiaLopez Obrador, Andres Manuel

FlyDubai Provides Key Link for Israeli Air Travelers
The low-cost carrier operates up to 10 daily flights between Dubai and Tel Aviv.By Ismaeel Naar
Published on : Wed Sep 30 2026
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Dubai (United Arab Emirates)IsraelTel Aviv (Israel)Dubai International AirportFlydubai

Passenger Describes Chaos Aboard FlyDubai Flight
The passenger, Miriam Ohayon, said people on board felt the jet lose control and heard screams. “When they opened the cockpit, there was a lot of blood,” she told Israeli television.By David M. Halbfinger and Natan Odenheimer
Published on : Wed Sep 30 2026
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IsraelDubai (United Arab Emirates)Flydubai

How Ukraine’s Naval Drones Are Remaking War at Sea
They began as modified motorboats. Now, Ukrainian sea drones act as miniature aircraft carriers, and other countries want in.By Maria Varenikova and Nicholas Kulish
Published on : Wed Sep 30 2026
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RussiaUkraine

Here’s the latest.
The plane was traveling from Dubai to Israel when the pilot and co-pilot appear to have gotten into a fight, Israeli officials said.By David M. Halbfinger
Published on : Wed Sep 30 2026
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Dubai (United Arab Emirates)IsraelUnited Arab EmiratesBen-Gurion International AirportFlydubai

A Hasidic Jew Protested Against an Israeli Flag. He May Be Deported.
Yehonatan Ovadia, who opposed the mounting of the flag in a small New York town, belongs to a Hasidic branch that is anti-Zionist. He is now in ICE custody.By Luis Ferré-Sadurní
Published on : Wed Sep 30 2026
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IsraelNew York StateRamapo (NY)Rockland County (NY)United StatesCitizenship and Immigration Services (US)Homeland Security DepartmentImmigration and Customs Enforcement (US)Trump, Donald J

Map: 4.2-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Near Seattle
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 : Tue Sep 29 2026
world
Washington (State)

Prison Officials Suspended After Inmates Are Found Living in Luxury
At an Indonesian prison complex near Jakarta, inspectors found expensive cars, spacious quarters with flat-screen TVs and a golf simulator under construction.By Zane Irwin
Published on : Tue Sep 29 2026
worldasia
Indonesia

The Latin American Right’s Big Bet
The Trump administration is exerting new levels of control over the region. What’s the next move?By Katrin Bennhold
Published on : Tue Sep 29 2026
world
Latin AmericaBrazilOpenAI LabsDa Silva, Luiz Inacio LulaBolsonaro, FlavioTrump, Donald JBridgers, Phoebe (1994- )

Morocco’s King Names a Female Prime Minister, in a Historic First
Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri, a lawyer and politician from the centrist Authenticity and Modernity Party, is only the second woman to lead the government of a North African country.By Aida Alami and Ephrat Livni
Published on : Tue Sep 29 2026
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MoroccoMarrakesh (Morocco)El Mansouri, Fatima EzzahraMohammed VI, King of Morocco

Ukrainian Science Academy, Struck by Drone, Played Key Role in Research
Over 90 percent of Ukraine’s scientific discoveries have been attributed to Ukraine’s National Academy of Sciences, including advancements in astronomy and military technology.By Robin George Andrews and Nataliia Novosolova
Published on : Tue Sep 29 2026
science
Kyiv (Ukraine)

Estonia Says Arson at Defense Company Was ‘Deliberate’ Attack by Russia
A fire broke out at Milrem Robotics, which manufactures and supplies unmanned vehicles for Ukraine, in August.By Lynsey Chutel
Published on : Tue Sep 29 2026
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EstoniaUkraineRussiaEurope

Evicted Woman Set to Return Home as Spain Announces Plans to Fix Housing Crisis
The eviction of an 87-year-old set off protests in the country, which has an acute housing shortage. The government presented legislation to protect renters.By Jason Horowitz and Carlos Barragán
Published on : Tue Sep 29 2026
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SpainMadrid (Spain)Sanchez Perez-Castejon, Pedro (1972- )

Rubio Says U.K. Air Base Incident ‘Clearly Involved’ a Foreign Actor
The U.S. secretary of state, Marco Rubio, told Fox News that what happened at a base used by U.S. bombers flying to Iran was “very serious,” without providing details.By Michael D. Shear
Published on : Tue Sep 29 2026
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Royal Air Force Fairford (Gloucestershire, England, Air Base)Great BritainIranFox News ChannelRubio, Marco

As A.I. Fears Grow, President Milei Pitches Argentina as a Rules-Free Haven
Mr. Milei wants to go all in on artificial intelligence even as other leaders struggle to get a handle on a technology many fear poses existential threats.By Emma Bubola and Daniel Politi
Published on : Tue Sep 29 2026
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ArgentinaUnited NationsHarari, Yuval NoahMilei, Javier

What Life Looks Like in the ‘Fortress Cities’ Russia Is Trying to Break
Emergency workers have to move fast after Russian attacks in eastern Ukraine. Another could come at any moment.By Tyler Hicks and Marc Santora
Published on : Tue Sep 29 2026
worldeurope
Donbas (Ukraine)

‘A New Kind of Cyber Incident’: OpenAI Apologizes for Australia Medicare Hack
The company detailed how A.I. agents gained access to four government websites and acknowledged mishandling its response.By Victoria Kim
Published on : Tue Sep 29 2026
worldasia
AustraliaOpenAI Labs

A Turkish Doughnut Maker Whose Sweets Honor the Dead
For one Istanbul confectioner, distributing fried dough balls as memorials is not just a job. It’s personal.By Ben Hubbard and Safak Timur
Published on : Tue Sep 29 2026
worldmiddleeast
Istanbul (Turkey)Turkey

Netanyahu Visits Emirati Leader After Reports on Warning About Hamas Attack
Official statements said bilateral relations were discussed. But the question of who bears responsibility for failing to prevent the Oct. 7 attack is a major election issue in Israel.By Ephrat Livni
Published on : Tue Sep 29 2026
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IsraelUnited Arab EmiratesEgyptHamasHaaretzShin BetAssociated PressWall Street JournalNew York TimesNetanyahu, BenjaminNahyan, Mohamed bin Zayed al- (1961- )Bar, Ronen (1965- )

The Voices Behind ‘Made in China’
In a faltering Chinese economy, working-class stories are striking a chord.By Katrin Bennhold
Published on : Mon Sep 28 2026
world
ChinaBeijing (China)Communist Party of ChinaLeo XIV

The Rural English Villages at the Center of a Possible Terrorist Plot
The quiet rural area around R.A.F. Fairford, where U.S. bombers fly to Iran, was thrust into the spotlight after the authorities said they were investigating a possible terrorist plot targeting the base.By Megan Specia
Published on : Mon Sep 28 2026
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EnglandRoyal Air Force Fairford (Gloucestershire, England, Air Base)United StatesGreat Britain