
The Risk of Russian Sabotage in Europe: A Fight That Spirals Out of Control
Europe’s options are limited in responding to an unnerving series of plots and provocations. But the odds of unpredictable consequences are rising.By Michael Schwirtz and Adam Goldman
Published on : Fri Sep 04 2026
worldeurope
EuropeEuropean UnionNorth Atlantic Treaty OrganizationPutin, Vladimir V

Families Turn to Symbolic Cremation After Nepal Floods
Thousands are missing, and some families have lost hope of recovering their bodies. To carry out his sacred duty, a son lights the funeral pyre for a straw effigy of his father.By Mujib Mashal and Binod Ghimire
Published on : Fri Sep 04 2026
worldasia
Kathmandu (Nepal)NepalTibet

Behind the Investigations Into the Venezuelan Oilman Partnering With Trump
Alejandro Betancourt has been targeted by multiple investigations. Now he’s the U.S. government’s unrivaled partner in President Trump’s bid to control Venezuelan oil resources.By Simon Romero, Julie Turkewitz, Edward Wong and Alan Feuer
Published on : Fri Sep 04 2026
worldamericas
VenezuelaUnited StatesChevron CorporationDefense DepartmentJustice DepartmentNorth American Blue Energy Partners IncPetroleos de Venezuela SAState DepartmentRodriguez, Delcy (1969- )Trump, Donald J

Germany’s Far Right, Edging Close to Power, Remains Close to Extremists
The Alternative for Germany party has tried to soften its hard-line image but is still privately working with extremists. It could win a state election on Sunday.By Christopher F. Schuetze and Jim Tankersley
Published on : Fri Sep 04 2026
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East GermanySaxony-Anhalt (Germany)Alternative for Germany

Russian Drone Strikes Office of Ukraine’s Intelligence Chief
The attack came as the American envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner were said to be planning imminent visits to Kyiv and to Moscow.By Marc Santora
Published on : Fri Sep 04 2026
worldeurope
Kyiv (Ukraine)

Yemen’s Houthis Push Toward Red Sea Strait as Ground Fighting Escalates
The Houthis, an Iran-backed militia, appear to be trying to gain control of a port city near the Bab al-Mandab Strait, a key choke point for global trade.By Shuaib Almosawa and Saeed Al-Batati
Published on : Fri Sep 04 2026
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Bab al-Mandab StraitIranRed SeaYemenHouthis

U.A.E. Pardons Egyptian Dissident Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison
Abdulrahman al-Qaradawi was extradited from Lebanon to the Emirates, a close U.S. ally, after criticizing its government, in a case that alarmed human rights experts.By Euan Ward
Published on : Fri Sep 04 2026
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Qaradawi, Yusuf al-

Israel Says It Is Cementing Its Foothold in Southern Lebanon
The recent capture of a strategic ridge has further entrenched the Israeli occupation of Lebanese territory, as efforts to broker lasting peace have floundered.By Euan Ward and David M. Halbfinger
Published on : Fri Sep 04 2026
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IsraelLebanonHezbollahKatz, Israel (1955- )

Philippines’ Vice President Faces Arrest Over Assassination Threats
A court issued a warrant for Sara Duterte, who is accused of having threatened President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and two of his relatives.By Aie Balagtas See
Published on : Fri Sep 04 2026
worldasia
PhilippinesMarcos, Ferdinand JrDuterte, Sara

Inside the Nepal Tunnel Rescue Operation
An Australian engineer advising the effort described how two men were freed after nine days trapped in a tunnel at the Upper Trishuli 3A hydropower plant.By Laura Chung
Published on : Fri Sep 04 2026
worldasia
HimalayasNepal

Farage Aides Shown on Video Discussing Secret Donations
Advisers to the Reform U.K. leader Nigel Farage were captured on film apparently arranging contributions from a man posing as a foreign donor.By Michael D. Shear
Published on : Fri Sep 04 2026
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Birmingham (England)EnglandEuropeGreat BritainReform UK (British Political Party)National Rally (France)Farage, Nigel (1964- )Bardella, Jordan (1995- )

After Fighting Russia Fiercely, He Wants to Forge Ukraine’s Path to Peace
Kyrylo Budanov, a decorated soldier and former military spy chief, advocates a negotiated settlement. Talks are expected to resume this month.By Andrew E. Kramer
Published on : Fri Sep 04 2026
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UkraineRussiaUnited StatesBudanov, KyryloWitkoff, StevenKushner, JaredPutin, Vladimir V

Colombia’s New President Poses With Dead Bodies in Show of Force
In Colombia, as in the United States and El Salvador, leaders are increasingly using images of captured or killed enemies to project power.By Genevieve Glatsky
Published on : Fri Sep 04 2026
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ColombiaDe La Espriella, Abelardo

Meat and Glory: The Battle to Be Australia’s Best Pie
A hot meat pie from any roadside bakery is a staple on a long Australian road trip, but what does it take to be crowned a winner?By Laura Chung
Published on : Fri Sep 04 2026
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AustraliaMelbourne (Australia)

Netanyahu Posts A.I. Video Pairing Mamdani With Iranian Ruler
The video shows fictitious scenes of Mayor Zohran Mamdani on the phone, celebrating with Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei and others, at the prospect of Mr. Netanyahu losing re-election.By Pranav Baskar
Published on : Fri Sep 04 2026
worldmiddleeast
Netanyahu, BenjaminMamdani, ZohranKhamenei, Mojtaba (1969- )Erdogan, Recep TayyipAbbas, Mahmoud

9 Days After Flood, Two Men Are Pulled Alive From Mud-Filled Tunnels in Nepal
One of two workers rescued from a hydroelectric plant said he had recited prayers over and over while trapped deep underground. “How many days has it been?” he asked.By Mujib Mashal, Anupreeta Das, Laura Chung and Thomas Fuller
Published on : Fri Sep 04 2026
worldasia
Kathmandu (Nepal)HimalayasNepalKabir MaharjanSanjay Sah

Timothy Carney, Diplomat Who Went Places Others Avoided, Dies at 82
Insisting on seeing things for himself, even in hostile terrain, Mr. Carney opposed the closing of the U.S. embassy in Khartoum while Osama Bin Laden established himself there.By Adam Nossiter
Published on : Fri Sep 04 2026
obituaries
State DepartmentKhmer RougeAristide, Jean-Bertrand

Tumbler Ridge Shooting Survivors File 30 Lawsuits Against OpenAI
The survivors contend that the company should have notified the police when it shut down the shooter’s disturbing ChatGPT account eight months before the February attack in British Columbia.By Michael Levenson
Published on : Fri Sep 04 2026
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British Columbia (Canada)Tumbler Ridge (British Columbia)OpenAI LabsRoyal Canadian Mounted PoliceAltman, Samuel HVan Rootselaar, Jesse (d 2026)

Grand Theft Porter: Thieves Steal 800 Barrels of Guinness in Britain
The police said they were investigating the theft of about $155,000 worth of the famously creamy Irish stout from an industrial park in northwestern England.By Isabella Kwai
Published on : Fri Sep 04 2026
worldeurope
Great BritainGuinness PLCDiageo PLC

Here are some other extraordinary rescues from natural disasters.
By Claire Moses
Published on : Fri Sep 04 2026
worldasia

U.N. Approves African Proposal for a New World Map
The Equal Earth projection shows countries’ true size relative to one another, unlike the centuries-old Mercator map, which critics say makes Africa look smaller than it is.By John Yoon
Published on : Fri Sep 04 2026
worldafrica
AfricaGeneral Assembly (UN)African UnionUnited Nations

Haze From Indonesian Wildfires Blankets Parts of Malaysia and Philippines
A powerful El Niño is fanning what could be Indonesia’s worst fire season in years, one that is also raising fears of a regional health crisis.By Zunaira Saieed, Aie Balagtas See, Rin Hindryati and Max Kim
Published on : Fri Sep 04 2026
worldasia
Borneo (Indonesia)Borneo (Malaysia)IndonesiaKuala Lumpur (Malaysia)Manila (Philippines)SingaporeSumatra (Indonesia)PhilippinesCebu (Philippines)

The Bond Markets Are Pushing Up Rates. Will Central Banks Follow?
Around the world, rising bond yields reflect shifting expectations on how fast policymakers will raise interest rates.By Eshe Nelson
Published on : Fri Sep 04 2026
business
EuropeBank of JapanEuropean Central BankFederal Reserve System

Here’s the latest.
By Anupreeta Das, Binod Ghimire, Sajal Pradhan, Mujib Mashal and Alex Travelli
Published on : Fri Sep 04 2026
worldasia

Workers Rescued From Tunnel in Nepal 9 Days After Flood
Rescuers pulled out two survivors as the search continued for hundreds missing inside hydropower projects that were buried in the flooding catastrophe last week.By Anupreeta Das and Binod Ghimire
Published on : Fri Sep 04 2026
worldasia
Nepal

Argentina Is Ramping Up Its Claim to the Falklands. Here’s What to Know.
President Javier Milei has dialed up Argentina’s claim over the British territory, while President Trump has raised questions about longstanding U.S. neutrality on the dispute.By Qasim Nauman
Published on : Fri Sep 04 2026
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Falkland IslandsArgentinaGreat BritainTrump, Donald JMilei, Javier

Israel Says It Cleared Tunnels to Strategic Hezbollah Fortress in Lebanon
The operation, which began in June and is ongoing, came as fighting between the U.S. and Iran flared anew.By Ephrat Livni and Farnaz Fassihi
Published on : Fri Sep 04 2026
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IsraelLebanonIranHezbollahIslamic Revolutionary Guards Corps

Toronto Stadium Is Severely Damaged by Thunderstorm Ahead of AC/DC Concert
The music venue, which opened in 2025, was built specifically for large concerts. The fate of its next show, featuring AC/DC, is unclear.By Alena Cerro and Amy Graff
Published on : Thu Sep 03 2026
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Toronto (Ontario)Live Nation Entertainment IncAC/DC

Mayor Magic
We look at how some mayors have managed to hold onto voter trust, and what national leaders could learn from their success.By Katrin Bennhold
Published on : Thu Sep 03 2026
world
Mamdani, ZohranBurnham, Andrew M (1970- )Steinem, Gloria

Dutch Central Bank Cuts Gold Reserves in U.S., Citing ‘Geopolitical Unrest’
The Netherlands moved some 90 tons of gold out of the Federal Reserve Bank in New York, the second European nation this year to announce it had decreased or eliminated U.S. gold holdings.By Ephrat Livni
Published on : Thu Sep 03 2026
worldeurope
NetherlandsDe Nederlandsche BankBank of EnglandFederal Reserve Bank of New YorkFederal Reserve SystemTrump, Donald J

Norway Seizes Russian Ship, Testing Moscow in the High Arctic
Empowered by an international court order, Norway captured the vessel as part of a global effort to seize Russian assets. The Russians called it “piracy.”By Jeffrey Gettleman, Lynsey Chutel, Louise Krüger and Henrik Pryser Libell
Published on : Thu Sep 03 2026
worldeurope
Barentsburg (Norway)RussiaSvalbard and Jan Mayen (Norway)Norway

Israel Says It Will Release Lebanese Prisoners, in Rare Sign of Progress
The move would come amid struggling talks between Israel and Lebanon aimed at disarming Hezbollah and ending Israel’s invasion.By Aaron Boxerman and Natan Odenheimer
Published on : Thu Sep 03 2026
worldmiddleeast
IsraelLebanonUnited StatesHezbollahNetanyahu, BenjaminSalam, Nawaf