
Polluted Delhi Tries ‘Green’ Fireworks to Clear the Air at Diwali
India’s top court decreed that only more environmentally friendly fireworks could be set off this weekend, citing air quality concerns. But environmental activists call it a “green wash.”By Jeremy W. Peters and Suhasini Raj
Published on : Sun Nov 08 2026
worldasia
New Delhi (India)Supreme Court of India

South Africa’s Politics May Never Be the Same Again
The African National Congress lost big in local elections, turning a once-dominant force credited with overturning apartheid into “any other political party.”By John Eligon
Published on : Sun Nov 08 2026
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South AfricaJohannesburg (South Africa)African National CongressDemocratic Alliance (South Africa)

Israeli Opposition Leader Tapped to Try to Form Government
Gadi Eisenkot, a former military chief, hopes to succeed Benjamin Netanyahu as prime minister by cobbling together a coalition after an inconclusive election.By Ephrat Livni and Aaron Boxerman
Published on : Sat Nov 07 2026
worldmiddleeast
IsraelEisenkot, GadiHerzog, IsaacNetanyahu, Benjamin

The Former Luau Dancer Charting the ‘Samoan Way’ in Fine Dining
Food was at the heart of Henry Onesemo’s South Pacific island upbringing. Now, he’s bringing flavors of home to his Michelin-starred restaurant in New Zealand.By Victoria Kim and Tatsiana Chypsanava
Published on : Sun Nov 08 2026
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New ZealandSamoaMichelin Guide

Eisenkot Seeks to Oust Netanyahu as Prime Minister. Here’s How.
Gadi Eisenkot gets the chance to form a new government, replacing Benjamin Netanyahu as prime minister. But the obstacles are formidable.By David M. Halbfinger
Published on : Sat Nov 07 2026
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IsraelYisrael Beiteinu (Israeli Political Party)United Torah JudaismRaam Party (Israel)Joint List (Israel)Yashar Party (Israel)Likud Party (Israel)Eisenkot, GadiNetanyahu, BenjaminLieberman, AvigdorBennett, NaftaliLapid, YairAbbas, Mansour

Gunman Opens Fire in Krakow, Killing at Least 6, Polish Police Say
The authorities said that the gunman, who began shooting from a car near a market square, was shot and taken to a hospital.By Andrew Higgins and Carlos Barragán
Published on : Sat Nov 07 2026
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Krakow (Poland)Poland

More Than 50 Killed in Yemen in One of the Deadliest 24 Hours of the War
Strikes show the heavy toll since fighting between the Houthis and the Saudi-backed government reignited in August, with civilians paying a heavy price.By Shuaib Almosawa and Ismaeel Naar
Published on : Sat Nov 07 2026
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Taiz (Yemen)YemenSaudi ArabiaHouthis

Prosecutors Charge Paraguay’s Former President With Corruption
Santiago Peña was impeached, removed from office, placed under house arrest and charged with using his office to enrich himself after a bank with close ties to his administration went under.By Zane Irwin and Laurence Blair
Published on : Fri Nov 06 2026
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ParaguayPena, Santiago

King Charles Was Umbrella-Less but in His Element on Caribbean Tour
In his twilight years, the British monarch is embracing his role as a global statesman, even when that involves heavy rain and difficult questions about his nation’s history.By Michael D. Shear
Published on : Sat Nov 07 2026
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A ‘Chaotic Race’ for the World’s Top Diplomat
The contest to replace António Guterres as U.N. secretary general has been jolted by last-minute entrants and deep divisions among members of the Security Council.By Somini Sengupta
Published on : Sat Nov 07 2026
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Costa RicaChinaPortugalUnited Arab EmiratesTurkeySudanSouth KoreaRussiaGreat BritainUnited StatesArgentinaUnited NationsSecurity Council (UN)International Atomic Energy AgencyLana NusseibehGuterres, AntonioGrossi, RafaelGrynspan, Rebeca (1955- )Milei, JavierTrump, Donald JFeridun Sinirlioglu

Bomb Threats and Cyberattacks in Europe Inject Unease Into Everyday Life
A cyberattack on supermarket fridges, bomb threats to planes and software vulnerabilities have Europe on edge as government officials encourage resilience and stockpiling.By Adam Goldman
Published on : Sat Nov 07 2026
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EuropeEuropean Union

Islamist Militant Attack Forces Patients to Flee Ebola Clinic in Congo
At least 48 people were killed in a brutal assault by a group loyal to the Islamic State, officials said. The area is a hot spot of the growing Ebola outbreak.By Declan Walsh
Published on : Sat Nov 07 2026
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Congo, Democratic Republic of (Congo-Kinshasa)Allied Democratic ForcesIslamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS)

Another Day of Protests Unfurls in France’s Autumn of Discontent
The crowds were smaller on Saturday than in previous weeks’ demonstrations, but the animating sense of grievance remained.By Mark Landler and Ségolène Le Stradic
Published on : Sat Nov 07 2026
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FranceParis (France)Marseille (France)

Pope Leo’s Trip to Latin America: What to Know
Less than a month after lung surgery, Pope Leo XIV is landing in Uruguay on Friday, the first stop of a 12-day voyage across South America.By Motoko Rich, Emma Bubola and Julie Turkewitz
Published on : Fri Nov 06 2026
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South AmericaArgentinaPeruUruguayRoman Catholic ChurchLeo XIVFujimori, KeikoMilei, Javier

The Small-Town Colossus Faces the End of the Road
Giant roadside attractions have helped put hundreds of communities on the map. What happens when their novelty fades and costs pile up?By Karla Adam
Published on : Sun Nov 08 2026
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Alberta (Canada)

America’s Rebuke of Trump Won’t Swiftly Restore Canada-U.S. Harmony
While U.S. voters largely oppose the trade war with Canada, many Democrats and their supporters have protectionist leanings.By Ian Austen
Published on : Sat Nov 07 2026
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CanadaDemocratic PartyRepublican PartySenateHouse of RepresentativesPeterson, Peter G, Institute for International EconomicsCarney, Mark JTrump, Donald JCollins, Susan M

Inside the Operation That Helped Ukraine Turn the Tables
After months of secrecy, Ukrainian commanders let New York Times journalists join them in bunkers and training grounds used to reverse some Russian territorial gains.By Carlotta Gall, Kamila Hrabchuk and Mauricio Lima
Published on : Sat Nov 07 2026
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Donbas (Ukraine)Donetsk (Ukraine)Lyman (Ukraine)UkraineZaporizhzhia (Ukraine)

New Zealand’s Election ‘Too Close to Call’ as Voters Turn to Minor Parties
Preliminary results showed the right-wing bloc slightly ahead but no clear winner after an election that was dominated by economic concerns.By Victoria Kim and Laura Chung
Published on : Fri Nov 06 2026
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New ZealandLabour Party (New Zealand)National Party (New Zealand)Hipkins, ChrisLuxon, ChristopherWong, Qiulae

They Spent Millions to Keep Their Dream Cruise Afloat. It Died Anyway.
Secrecy, debt and soaring fuel costs all contributed to the Odyssey’s downfall. Here’s an inside look at how the “endless cruise” unraveled.By Ceylan Yeğinsu
Published on : Fri Nov 06 2026
travel
Villa Vie Residences

After Israel’s Election, Who Will Get the First Chance to Form a Government?
President Isaac Herzog is set to task a candidate with trying to form a government, following two days of talks with party leaders and officials after an inconclusive election.By Adam Rasgon, Adina Renner and Pablo Robles
Published on : Fri Nov 06 2026
worldmiddleeast
IsraelJoint List (Israel)Likud Party (Israel)Raam Party (Israel)United Torah JudaismYashar Party (Israel)Yisrael BeiteinuYisrael Beiteinu (Israeli Political Party)Eisenkot, GadiHerzog, IsaacLapid, YairLieberman, AvigdorNetanyahu, Benjamin

U.S. Global Health Strategy Jeopardizes Prevention of Pandemics, Experts Warn
The Trump administration has been negotiating agreements with dozens of individual countries. Public health experts say a global agreement would be far more effective.By Apoorva Mandavilli
Published on : Fri Nov 06 2026
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AfricaCongo, Democratic Republic of (Congo-Kinshasa)Africa Centers for Disease Control and PreventionUnited NationsWorld Health OrganizationTrump, Donald J

Tanzania’s Opposition Leader Gets a Four-Year Sentence
Tundu Lissu was found guilty of incitement for statements he had made ahead of a presidential election in October 2025.By Matthew Mpoke Bigg
Published on : Fri Nov 06 2026
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TanzaniaLissu, TunduHassan, Samia Suluhu (1960- )

Meghan Markle’s Father Is Arrested on Child Sex Abuse Material Charges
Thomas Markle Sr., Meghan’s estranged father, was arrested in Florida on Friday. He has denied the accusations against him.By Remy Tumin
Published on : Fri Nov 06 2026
us
Lakeland (Fla)Federal Bureau of InvestigationMarkle, Thomas Wayne (1944- )Markle, Meghan

Bomb Threats in Europe Probably a Coordinated Campaign, Ireland Says
Multiple flights in Europe were disrupted and several newsrooms in Ireland were evacuated after false bomb threats, the latest of a series of security incidents.By Megan Specia
Published on : Fri Nov 06 2026
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Dublin (Ireland)IrelandHungaryEuropeAer Lingus AirlinesRaidio Teilifis Eireann (RTE)Irish IndependentSky NewsEuropean UnionNewstalk (Ireland)

Cult Leader in Kenya Sentenced to 200 Years in Prison for Mass Murder
Paul Nthenge Mackenzie told followers to starve themselves in order to meet Jesus, an edict that was violently enforced, a court heard during his trial.By Brian O. Otieno
Published on : Fri Nov 06 2026
worldafrica
KenyaShakahola Forest (Kenya)Mackenzie, Paul Nthenge

Wave of Bomb Hoaxes Leaves European Travelers Peeved, Not Panicked
Bomb threats have disrupted dozens of flights in Europe over the past week. At airports in Rome, Madrid and Warsaw, travelers were more frustrated than fearful.By Josephine de La Bruyère and Carlos Barragán
Published on : Fri Nov 06 2026
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EuropeItalyRome (Italy)Madrid (Spain)Spain

Guarded Optimism, and Some Jokes, in Ukraine Over Trump’s Midterm Wipeout
Victory for Democrats could alter the course of peace negotiations and a war nearing its fifth year.By Paul Sonne, Andrew E. Kramer and Marc Santora
Published on : Fri Nov 06 2026
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United StatesUkraineRussiaDemocratic PartyRepublican PartyZelensky, VolodymyrTrump, Donald JPutin, Vladimir V

Saudi-Led Forces Bombed Yemeni Home, Killing Nine Family Members, Relatives Say
A 500-pound bomb supplied by the United States appears to have been used in the Oct. 18 strike, according to video footage examined by The New York Times.By Sanjana Varghese, Vivian Nereim and Shuaib Almosawa
Published on : Fri Nov 06 2026
worldmiddleeast
Saudi ArabiaYemenHouthis

European Countries Push, Again, to Deport Migrants to Rwanda
Five European nations are closing in on a plan to send rejected migrants to Rwanda following a failed U.K. deal with the country.By Jeanna Smialek, Koba Ryckewaert and Jim Tankersley
Published on : Fri Nov 06 2026
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EuropeRwandaEuropean ParliamentEuropean Union

Behind Locked Shelves: Alberta’s Librarians Brace for a New Era of ‘Book Bans’
A new provincial law requires public libraries to pull and restrict items with “graphic visual depictions of sexual acts.” Librarians argue the mandate opens the door to censorship.By Vjosa Isai
Published on : Fri Nov 06 2026
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CanadaAlberta (Canada)

Why Europe Worries About a Politically Wounded Trump
The commanding victory of the Democrats has brought private relief to some Europeans but no official glee, with Ukraine, Iran and NATO all hanging in the balance.By Steven Erlanger
Published on : Fri Nov 06 2026
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North Atlantic Treaty OrganizationDemocratic PartyAlternative for GermanyBiden, Joseph R JrNetanyahu, BenjaminTrump, Donald J

12 Planes in 12 Days: Pope Begins Major Latin America Tour, Weeks After Surgery
Pope Leo XIV’s tour of Uruguay, Argentina and Peru is his first major trip since an operation on his lung last month.By Motoko Rich
Published on : Fri Nov 06 2026
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Latin AmericaArgentinaPeruRoman Catholic ChurchLeo XIVFujimori, KeikoMilei, Javier

In French City Hit by Terrorist Attack, Residents Blame Far-Right Rhetoric
In Trappes, a suburb of Paris with a large immigrant population, residents believe that a shooting was fueled by years of anti-immigrant sentiment.By Ségolène Le Stradic
Published on : Fri Nov 06 2026
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Trappes (France)FranceNational Rally (France)Rabeh, AliBardella, Jordan (1995- )