
A Drone Killed Three Ukrainians. It Was Guided Entirely by A.I.
An attack by what Ukrainian officials said was a Russian drone with an Nvidia chip presages a dystopian future of weaponry untethered to humans.By Andrew E. Kramer and Nicole Tung
Published on : Mon Aug 24 2026
worldeurope
Zaporizhzhia (Ukraine)RussiaNVIDIA Corporation

Iran Cracks Down on One Luxury Left to Its Youth: Coffee Shops
In recent weeks, the police have closed dozens of cafes, often citing laws that stipulate women must veil in public. Experts say the closures are part of an effort to control public space.By Leily Nikounazar and Yeganeh Torbati
Published on : Mon Aug 24 2026
worldmiddleeast
IranTehran (Iran)

Can ‘Argentina’s Texas’ Save the Country’s Economy?
Thousands of Argentines are flocking to a remote stretch of Patagonia, seeking work with only backpacks, tents and the hope that they and their country can turn around their fortunes.By Emma Bubola and Sarah Pabst
Published on : Mon Aug 24 2026
worldamericas
Patagonia (Argentina)Milei, JavierThiel, Peter A

Gripped by El Niño, Indonesia Battles Intensifying Wildfires
The unusual weather pattern and dried out peatlands, a kind of wetland, have been behind some of the country’s worst fire seasons. This year could be one.By Max Kim and Muktita Suhartono
Published on : Mon Aug 24 2026
worldasia
Borneo (Indonesia)Borneo (Malaysia)IndonesiaMalaysia

British Leader Arrives in Ukraine for Independence Day as Russia Amps Up Warnings
In his first foreign trip since taking office, Prime Minister Andy Burnham affirmed support for Kyiv despite new warnings from Moscow of potential consequences.By Michael D. Shear
Published on : Mon Aug 24 2026
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EuropeGreat BritainRussiaUkraineEuropean UnionZelensky, VolodymyrAndy Burnham

Iran Pledges to Defy Trump’s Escalating Sanctions
Analysts say Tehran could intensify the dispute militarily after attempts to squeeze its economy. An Iranian official vowed “not a single drop of oil” would leave the Gulf.By Aaron Boxerman and Sanam Mahoozi
Published on : Mon Aug 24 2026
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IranUnited StatesPersian GulfStrait of HormuzSupreme National Security Council (Iran)Trump, Donald JRezaei, Mohsen (1954- )Bessent, Scott

Syria and Israel Hold U.S.-Mediated Talks to Try to Ease Tensions
The discussions, reported by the Syrian state news agency, came days after Israel struck an air base in Syria’s northwest, the latest in a series of military interventions.By Christina Goldbaum
Published on : Mon Aug 24 2026
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SyriaIsraelUnited StatesJordanIslamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS)al-Shara, Ahmed (Abu Mohammad al-Jolani) (1982- )

Minicomputers Made by Nvidia Are Powering Moscow’s A.I. Drones
The tech giant says it does not sell the devices in Russia, but they are widely available on resale markets. When purchased that way, they are virtually impossible to track.By Andrew E. Kramer
Published on : Mon Aug 24 2026
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UkraineRussiaNVIDIA Corporation

A Chinese Robot Beat Usain Bolt’s 100-Meter Record. Should We Be Impressed?
China’s humanoid robots are achieving superhuman feats of athleticism. But how that translates into the real world is still an open question, experts said.By Yan Zhuang
Published on : Mon Aug 24 2026
worldasia
ChinaBeijing (China)Unitree Robotics (YuShu Technology Co Ltd)Bolt, Usain

U.S. Marines Cancel Drill With South Korea, Citing Iran War Demands
The move to call off the high-profile event was communicated in June, South Korea said. President Trump shortened another joint military exercise earlier this month.By Choe Sang-Hun
Published on : Mon Aug 24 2026
worldasia
South KoreaIran

Echoing Trump, Latin America’s Leaders Boost Allies Across Borders
With cheers, endorsements and insults for rivals and “wokismo,” a new crop of right-wing leaders are openly stepping into one another’s elections.By Emma Bubola, Annie Correal and Ana Ionova
Published on : Sun Aug 23 2026
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ArgentinaBrazilColombiaUnited StatesPeruLatin AmericaMexicoEl SalvadorBukele, NayibDa Silva, Luiz Inacio LulaHegseth, PeteMilei, JavierNoboa, DanielSheinbaum, ClaudiaTrump, Donald JRubio, Marco

Zelensky Says His Ex-Defense Minister Was Wrong to Call for Elections
The Ukrainian president repeated his long-held position that elections in the middle of war would tear his country apart.By Carlotta Gall
Published on : Sun Aug 23 2026
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UkraineRussiaZelensky, VolodymyrFedorov, MykhailoSyrsky, Oleksandr

Four Years Ago, a Crypto Boss Went Missing. Now His Successor Has.
The mysterious collapse of a European cryptocurrency exchange helps to explain why the industry hasn’t shaken off its reputation as a magnet for criminals.By Andrew Higgins
Published on : Sun Aug 23 2026
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EstoniaEuropePoland

Over 2,500 Killed in the Ebola Outbreak: What to Know
The outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo was declared 100 days ago and is spreading faster than any on record, officials said.By Matthew Mpoke Bigg
Published on : Mon May 18 2026
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Congo, Democratic Republic of (Congo-Kinshasa)UgandaWorld Health Organization

Iceland’s Murder Rate Is Off the Charts (in Its Books, at Least)
The Nordic nation has almost no homicides, yet crime fiction is its favorite literary genre. That means writers face a challenge: making murder feel believable.By Amelia Nierenberg
Published on : Mon Aug 24 2026
books
IcelandReykjavik (Iceland)Jonasson, RagnarJakobsdottir, Katrin

The Price of Bread
War, climate shocks and trade disputes are pounding the world’s breadbaskets and pushing the global food system into dangerous territory.By Alicia P.Q. Wittmeyer
Published on : Sun Aug 23 2026
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Canada

Iran Warns Gulf States Against Joining Trump’s Economic War, or Else
Iran’s new hard-line national security adviser, Mohsen Rezaei, vowed to prevent “a single drop of oil” from leaving the region.By Erika Solomon
Published on : Sun Aug 23 2026
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IranPersian GulfStrait of HormuzSupreme National Security Council (Iran)Rezaei, Mohsen (1954- )Pezeshkian, MasoudTrump, Donald J

A Murder Trial in Massachusetts
How the trial of Lindsay Clancy has become a proxy for how people view society’s ills.By Shaila Dewan
Published on : Sun Aug 23 2026
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Clancy, Lindsay (1990- )

Canada-U.S. Trade War: What to Know
Canada suspended trade negotiations, triggering President Trump’s 50 percent tariffs on a range of Canadian goods. Mark Carney said he would retaliate “dollar for dollar.”By The New York Times
Published on : Sun Aug 23 2026
worldcanada
CanadaCarney, Mark JTrump, Donald JGreer, Jamieson L

What Canadian Goods Will Take Trump’s 50% Tariffs? Some Pretty Strange Items.
Buoys, dog muzzles, capes, national flags and “base metal statuettes” from Canada are now more expensive for U.S. shoppers.By Ian Austen
Published on : Sun Aug 23 2026
worldcanada
CanadaUnited StatesCarney, Mark JTrump, Donald J

The World’s Breadbaskets Are Getting Pounded by War, Weather and Trade Spats
Bad harvests and attacks on trade passages threaten to drive food prices higher.By Somini Sengupta
Published on : Sun Aug 23 2026
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Black SeaRed SeaUkraineRussiaUnited StatesEuropeFood and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

Someone Was Impersonating Her in Online Affairs. She Says It Was Her Husband.
The German actress Collien Fernandes set out to discover who was pretending to be her and sending men sexually explicit material. Her answer ignited a feminist movement.By Susan Dominus
Published on : Sun Aug 23 2026
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GermanyInstagram IncFernandes, Collien

Mexican Governor Accused by U.S. of Aiding Cartel Leaves Office, Again
Rubén Rocha Moya of Sinaloa reversed course a day after returning to office, amid widespread criticism, including from members of his own party.By James Wagner and Lars Dolder
Published on : Sun Aug 23 2026
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MexicoUnited StatesSinaloa CartelRocha Moya, Ruben (1949- )Sheinbaum, Claudia

Trump’s Top Trade Representative Details Offer That Canada Rejected
In an interview, Jamieson Greer, President Trump’s trade representative, laid out details of what the United States offered to Canada before talks crumbled.By Ana Swanson
Published on : Sat Aug 22 2026
businesseconomy
CanadaCarney, Mark JGreer, Jamieson LTrump, Donald J

‘Attacked’ by Trump on Trade, Canada Is ‘at War’ With U.S., Carney Says
Prime Minister Mark Carney gave a powerful speech to Canadians on Saturday morning, hours after ordering negotiators to suspend U.S. trade talks despite President Trump’s punishing tariffs.By Ian Austen
Published on : Sat Aug 22 2026
worldcanada
CanadaCarney, Mark JTrump, Donald J

Waking Up to an Escalating Canada-U.S. Trade War
The two countries are locked in a potentially devastating tariff war after last-minute demands ended talks in Washington late Friday night.By Ian Austen
Published on : Sat Aug 22 2026
worldcanada
CanadaUnited StatesOttawa (Ontario)Office of the United States Trade RepresentativeCarney, Mark JTrump, Donald JTrudeau, JustinMulroney, Brian

What Does Harry and Meghan’s Return to England Mean for Their Children?
One effect of moving back is that Archie and Lilibet now have the opportunity to be schooled as Britons. Here’s what that might look like.By Stephen Castle and Sarah Mervosh
Published on : Sat Aug 22 2026
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Great BritainHarry, Duke of SussexMarkle, MeghanArchie, Earl of DumbartonMountbatten-Windsor, Lilibet Diana

Carney Stands Up to Trump in Trade War Despite the Risks
Canada’s prime minister walked away from what he thought was a bad trade deal with the United States. Many Canadians are behind him, but it will be costly.By Matina Stevis-Gridneff
Published on : Sat Aug 22 2026
worldcanada
CanadaCarney, Mark JTrump, Donald J

Who Has the Last Say in Lebanon? Hezbollah and the State Both Say They Do.
President Joseph Aoun took office with a popular mandate to reassert control after the militant group dragged the country back into war with Israel.By Christina Goldbaum
Published on : Sat Aug 22 2026
worldmiddleeast
LebanonIsraelMiddle EastHezbollahAoun, Joseph (1964- )

Yvette Roudy, France’s First Minister for Women’s Rights, Dies at 97
Maintaining that access to abortion was as much a matter of economic equality as women’s rights, she successfully championed state reimbursement for abortions.By Adam Nossiter
Published on : Sat Aug 22 2026
worldeurope
FranceRoudy, Yvette (1929-2026)

How Two British Historians Made a Smash Hit Podcast
They took on topics as diverse as fall of the Aztecs, the French Revolution, the assassination of Abraham Lincoln, and history’s greatest monkeys. The rest is history.By Esther Bintliff
Published on : Sat Aug 22 2026
worldeurope
Great BritainGoalhanger Podcasts LTDHampton Court Palace (Great Britain)Holland, Tom (1968- )Sandbrook, Dominic

How a Trump Envoy Uses Vodka and Dirty Jokes to Conduct U.S. Diplomacy
The diplomat, John Coale, says his personalized approach gets results and matches the president’s style. Critics contend he is giving up too much to an authoritarian leader.By Valerie Hopkins
Published on : Sat Aug 22 2026
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BelarusRussiaCoale, John PLukashenko, Aleksandr GTrump, Donald JPutin, Vladimir V

Missing From a Mass Wedding in India: Brides
A fraud case, in which dozens of grooms showed up for a wedding that never materialized, is an extreme example of scamming in a marriage industry long prone to it.By Suhasini Raj and Francesca Regalado
Published on : Sat Aug 22 2026
worldasia
IndiaMadhya Pradesh (India)Gujarat State (India)Modi, Narendra