
The Olympics Are a Show of Global Harmony. The World Is Anything But.
The Winter Games, which officially open in Italy on Friday, are rooted in international cooperation. That feels out of place to some in a world where old rules no longer apply.By Motoko Rich
Published on : Fri Feb 06 2026
worldeurope
Cortina d'Ampezzo (Italy)ItalyInternational Olympic CommitteeMeloni, Giorgia (1977- )Trump, Donald J

Iran Is at Work on Missile and Nuclear Sites, Satellite Images Show
Repairs at key missile sites began soon after they were hit by Israeli and U.S. strikes last year, but work at Iran’s nuclear facilities has been slower.By Samuel Granados and Aurelien Breeden
Published on : Fri Feb 06 2026
worldmiddleeast
IranIsfahan (Iran)Natanz (Iran)

She’s Upending Japanese Politics With Two Words: ‘I’m Pregnant’
Hikaru Fujita, who’s running in Sunday’s parliamentary election, is a standout in a country where expectant mothers rarely enter national politics.By Javier C. Hernández and Kiuko Notoya
Published on : Fri Feb 06 2026
worldasia
JapanNagano (Japan)Liberal Democratic Party (Japan)Fujita, Hikaru (1990- )

Russian General Is Shot in Latest Attack on a Top Military Leader in Moscow
Lt. Gen. Vladimir Alekseyev provided intelligence to the Kremlin for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and had been penalized by the U.S. twice, including for meddling in elections.By Nataliya Vasilyeva
Published on : Fri Feb 06 2026
worldeurope
Moscow (Russia)GRU (Russia)

Talks With U.S. Were ‘Good Start,’ Iran’s Foreign Minister Says
Abbas Araghchi, the minister, said the two sides had agreed to continue negotiations at a later date. The U.S. delegation had yet to comment.By Aurelien Breeden and Leily Nikounazar
Published on : Fri Feb 06 2026
worldeurope
IranTrump, Donald J

Suicide Bombing Kills 31 at Mosque in Pakistan’s Capital
The bombing, during Friday Prayers, was the second major attack in recent months in Islamabad, where large-scale violence had been relatively rare.By Salman Masood
Published on : Fri Feb 06 2026
worldasia
PakistanIslamabad (Pakistan)TalibanIslamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS)Tehrik-e-Taliban

Netanyahu Suggests Other Officials to Blame for Oct. 7 Failings
In a document released on Thursday night, the Israeli leader sought to distance himself from responsibility for intelligence and security failings before the Hamas-led attack.By Adam Rasgon
Published on : Fri Feb 06 2026
worldmiddleeast
Gaza StripIsraelNetanyahu, BenjaminSinwar, Yehya

Norway Rallies Behind Royals, Despite Dismay Over Epstein Links
The future queen’s links to Jeffrey Epstein, and her son’s rape trial, have disappointed many Norwegians. But there is still widespread support for the monarchy.By Lynsey Chutel
Published on : Fri Feb 06 2026
worldeurope
NorwayEpstein, Jeffrey E (1953- )Mette-Marit, Crown Princess of NorwayBorg Hoiby, MariusHaakon, Crown Prince of NorwayHarald V, King of Norway

As Olympics Open, Pope Leo Warns Against Using Sports for ‘Propaganda or National Supremacy’
The Milan-Cortina Games are overlapping with a moment of geopolitical turbulence as conflicts rage, national leaders issue threats and alliances are strained.By Motoko Rich
Published on : Fri Feb 06 2026
worldeurope
ItalyRoman Catholic ChurchLeo XIV

What to Expect at the Olympic Opening Ceremonies, From the Man Behind Them
Marco Balich has helped design grand spectacles at more than half a dozen Olympics. On Friday, he’ll do it again, on home turf in Italy.By Elisabetta Povoledo
Published on : Fri Feb 06 2026
worldeurope
Milan (Italy)Turin (Italy)Balich, Marco

Starmer Faces Storm of Criticism Over Ex-Ambassador’s Ties to Epstein
Newly released documents detailed connections between the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and Peter Mandelson, who was picked to be the U.S. envoy by the British prime minister, Keir Starmer.By Michael D. Shear
Published on : Thu Feb 05 2026
worldeurope
Great BritainUnited StatesLabour Party (Great Britain)Conservative Party (Great Britain)Epstein, Jeffrey E (1953- )Mandelson, PeterStarmer, Keir

‘It’s Collective Punishment’: Iran Exacts Heavy Price on Protest Supporters
The authorities are making mass arrests, seizing assets and hunting down doctors who treated protesters. Some Iranians keep showing defiance anyway.By Erika Solomon, Leily Nikounazar and Sanam Mahoozi
Published on : Thu Feb 05 2026
worldmiddleeast
Iran

Thousands Displaced for a Military Push Pakistan Said It Didn’t Order
Some 60,000 evacuees have been left in limbo by confusion and political disputes as Pakistan battles insurgents on its border with Afghanistan.By Zia ur-Rehman
Published on : Thu Feb 05 2026
worldasia
AfghanistanIslamabad (Pakistan)Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Province (Pakistan)PakistanTehrik-e-TalibanKhan, Imran

Carney Stakes Canada’s Auto Future on E.V.s as It Pulls Away From the U.S.
Prime Minister Mark Carney announced several measures Thursday aimed at making Canada a global leader in electric vehicles and rescuing an industry ravaged by U.S. trade policy.By Ian Austen and Jack Ewing
Published on : Thu Feb 05 2026
worldcanada
CanadaUnited StatesCarney, Mark JTrump, Donald J

Naturally, Italy’s Song for the Olympics Is About Love
The 1977 classic “Ti Amo” was so popular that it was recorded in several languages. Now, it takes a spin as the official song for the 2026 Winter Olympics.By Elisabetta Povoledo
Published on : Fri Feb 06 2026
worldeurope
ItalyUmberto Tozzi

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By Victor Mather and Motoko Rich
Published on : Fri Feb 06 2026
worldeurope

How to Watch the Opening Ceremonies of the Milan Winter Olympics
They will take place at 2 p.m. Eastern on Friday across four separate venues in Northern Italy.By Ashley Ahn
Published on : Fri Feb 06 2026
worldeurope
Milan (Italy)Cortina d'Ampezzo (Italy)NBC SportsPeacock Services

Argentina and U.S. Sign Sweeping Trade Deal as Alliance Deepens
The deal reduces reciprocal tariffs and expands quotas for key trading goods, including Argentine beef — a flashpoint for American ranchers.By Emma Bubola
Published on : Fri Feb 06 2026
worldamericas
ArgentinaMercosurMilei, JavierTrump, Donald J

Toronto Police Officers Are Charged in Sweeping Drug and Corruption Case
After hit men targeted the home of a prison manager in June, investigators say, the schemes of a criminal network involving the police unraveled.By Vjosa Isai
Published on : Thu Feb 05 2026
worldcanada
Toronto (Ontario)CanadaChow, Oliva (1957- )

It’s Time for the Olympics
The Games are supposed to bring people from around the globe together, but there’s no escaping politics.By Katrin Bennhold
Published on : Thu Feb 05 2026
world
ItalyInternational Olympic CommitteeEpstein, Jeffrey E (1953- )Starmer, Keir

Italy Toughens Protest Laws, Hours Before Planned Rallies at Winter Olympics
The restrictions could affect people demonstrating this weekend outside Olympic events in northern Italy.By Elisabetta Povoledo
Published on : Thu Feb 05 2026
worldeurope
Italy

Musk’s Starlink Blocks Russian Troops’ Internet Access at Ukraine’s Request
It’s unclear what effect the change will have on Russia’s ability to wage war, but Russian military bloggers said troops were experiencing internet outages that hampered frontline communications.By Paul Sonne and Maria Varenikova
Published on : Thu Feb 05 2026
worldeurope
RussiaUkraineStarlink Satellite Constellation (SpaceX)Musk, Elon

Mayor of Tequila, Mexico, Is Accused of Shaking Down Tequila Companies
The mayor of the city that is the birthplace of the bottled spirit is the latest official to be arrested as Mexico targets cartel-related corruption.By Emiliano Rodríguez Mega
Published on : Thu Feb 05 2026
worldamericas
Tequila (Mexico)Jalisco (Mexico)MexicoJalisco New Generation CartelTequila Cuervo SAMorena (Mexican Political Party)Navarro, Diego Rivera (1987- )

At a ‘Tea Party’ With Scientists, This Ape Showed Some Imagination
In a playtime experiment, researchers found that our closest living relatives have the capacity for make-believe, too.By Alexa Robles-Gil
Published on : Thu Feb 05 2026
science
Congo, Democratic Republic of (Congo-Kinshasa)Krupenye, Christopher

After Appearing in Epstein Files, L.A. Olympics Chief Lies Low at Milan Games
Casey Wasserman, who is leading preparations for the 2028 Summer Games, has expressed “regret” after messages he exchanged with Ghislaine Maxwell decades ago surfaced.By Tariq Panja and Shawn Hubler
Published on : Thu Feb 05 2026
worldeurope
Los Angeles (Calif)International Olympic CommitteeLos Angeles Organizing Committee for the Olympic and Paralympic Games 2028 (LA28)Wasserman, CaseyMaxwell, GhislaineEpstein, Jeffrey E (1953- )Bass, Karen Ruth

The Louvre Thieves Dropped This Priceless Crown. Now It Looks Like This.
Empress Eugénie’s crown was left lying on the sidewalk after the Louvre Museum heist in October. The museum has now released pictures of the damage.By Catherine Porter
Published on : Thu Feb 05 2026
worldeurope
FranceParis (France)Louvre MuseumNapoleon III

Deaths in Boat Disaster in English Channel Were Avoidable, Inquiry Finds
The report blamed people smugglers and “systemic failure” on the part of the authorities after about 30 people drowned as they tried to reach Britain from France in 2021.By Lizzie Dearden
Published on : Thu Feb 05 2026
worldeurope
EuropeGreat BritainEnglish Channel

Iranian Nobel Peace Laureate Starts New Hunger Strike in Prison
The rights activist Narges Mohammadi is protesting her continued detention, her family said. She was arrested again in December after being given leave from prison for medical treatment.By Sanam Mahoozi
Published on : Thu Feb 05 2026
worldmiddleeast
IranMohammadi, Narges (1972- )

‘All It Is Is Pain’: The Olympian Testing the Limits of Endurance
Jessie Diggins has become the best-ever American cross-country skier because of what she pushes her body through.By Reid Forgrave
Published on : Thu Feb 05 2026
magazine
Diggins, Jessica (1991- )

36 Hours in Lagos, Nigeria
Nigeria’s mega metropolis is gaining attention for its youth culture and Afrobeats music scene.By Dipo Faloyin and Francis Kokoroko
Published on : Thu Feb 05 2026
travel
Lagos (Nigeria)Jazzhole, The (Lagos, Nigeria, Retailer)

Nuclear Arms Control Era Comes to End Amid Global Rush for New Weapons
Beijing, Moscow and shaken American allies are seeking new warheads as President Trump ends more than a half century of nuclear arms control with Russia.By David E. Sanger and William J. Broad
Published on : Thu Feb 05 2026
uspolitics
ChinaRussiaInternational Atomic Energy AgencyUnited NationsBiden, Joseph R JrGrossi, RafaelTrump, Donald JPutin, Vladimir VXi Jinping