
It’s Hard to Bomb a Country Into Submission. But Russia Is Trying.
Moscow is not winning on the battlefield. Instead, it is seizing an opening to inflict immense human suffering in Ukrainian cities.By Constant Méheut
Published on : Thu Oct 15 2026
worldeurope
UkraineRussiaZelensky, Volodymyr

Defying Trump, Zelensky Says Ukraine Will Resume Russian Refinery Strikes
President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed overt frustration with the United States in an interview with The Financial Times. He had paused the strikes to comply with a demand from the United States.By Cassandra Vinograd and Francesca Regalado
Published on : Thu Oct 15 2026
worldeurope
Great BritainLondon (England)Kyiv (Ukraine)RussiaCharles III, King of the United KingdomTrump, Donald JZelensky, Volodymyr

The Tireless Activist Who Became the Face of India’s Young Protesters
When police cracked down, Neha Bora helped rally Gen Z protesters with a mix of boundless energy, street theatrics and satirical humor.By Mujib Mashal
Published on : Thu Oct 15 2026
worldasia
Delhi (India)New Delhi (India)IndiaBharatiya Janata PartyModi, NarendraWangchuk, Sonam (1966- )

The Race to Defend Kyiv Against Terrifying New Jet-Powered Drones
Ukrainian engineers are rushing to perfect A.I.-guided, jet-driven interceptors. Their goal: to stop a fast Russian threat in the latest round of a deadly tech duel.By Maria Varenikova and Paul Mozur
Published on : Thu Oct 15 2026
worldeurope
UkraineRussia

Why Does Saudi Arabia Struggle to Stop Houthi Attacks?
The Saudi military has expensive equipment, but the missiles and drones used by the Yemeni militia are difficult to detect and stop.By Neil MacFarquhar
Published on : Thu Oct 15 2026
worldmiddleeast
Saudi ArabiaYemenIranHouthisMohammed bin Salman (1985- )

32 Children Killed After School Roof Collapses in Pakistan
The collapse, in Peshawar, also killed a teacher and injured dozens of people. A local official said the building appeared to be dilapidated.By Salman Masood
Published on : Thu Oct 15 2026
worldasia
PakistanPeshawar (Pakistan)

North Korea and China Open Their Biggest Border Bridge
The long-delayed opening of the New Yalu River Bridge comes as the two countries expand trade despite international sanctions imposed on North Korea.By Choe Sang-Hun
Published on : Thu Oct 15 2026
worldasia
Dandong (China)ChinaNorth KoreaUnited NationsSecurity Council (UN)Kim Jong-unPutin, Vladimir VXi Jinping

While Leo Recovers From Lung Surgery, the Church Runs on Autopilot
The Vatican bureaucracy has been fine-tuned over hundreds of years to function smoothly even when the pope cannot.By Elisabetta Povoledo
Published on : Thu Oct 15 2026
worldeurope
Roman Catholic ChurchGemelli Hospital (Rome, Italy)Leo XIV

London’s Oldest Restaurant, a Haunt of Dickens, Is Protected for the Future
The restaurant Rules is an institution. Now the National Trust, which preserves Britain’s heritage, plans to safeguard the landmark.By Amelia Nierenberg
Published on : Thu Oct 15 2026
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Japan Protests Russia’s Detention of Journalist Accused of Spying
Tokyo summoned Russia’s ambassador after a Japanese reporter was arrested in Russia’s far east and accused of collecting military intelligence.By Javier C. Hernández
Published on : Wed Oct 14 2026
worldasia
JapanRussiaTakaichi, SanaePutin, Vladimir V

Turkey Raids Pro-Opposition TV Station
The government appointed an overseer to the last big news channel critical of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. The authorities have now replaced the leadership at five major news outlets.By Ben Hubbard and Safak Timur
Published on : Wed Oct 14 2026
worldmiddleeast
TurkeyHalk TVErdogan, Recep TayyipImamoglu, Ekrem

‘Why Did They Kill Him?’ Mourning Victims of Houthi Attack on a Saudi Airport
The strike was the Iran-backed militia’s most lethal against Saudi Arabia, by far, during their long conflict.By Vivian Nereim
Published on : Wed Oct 14 2026
worldmiddleeast
YemenSaudi ArabiaHouthis

The Taliban Suspend BBC Broadcasts Across Afghanistan
The Taliban government has intensified its crackdown on the press in recent months but had so far targeted Afghan news outlets.By Safiullah Padshah and Elian Peltier
Published on : Wed Oct 14 2026
worldasia
AfghanistanBritish Broadcasting CorpTaliban

Mexico Bans Violent Content on Social Media for Children
Joining a global movement, President Claudia Sheinbaum signed a decree requiring the removal of a range of material for people under 18 and held out the prospect of tougher measures.By James Wagner
Published on : Wed Oct 14 2026
worldamericas
MexicoSheinbaum, Claudia

Nazi-Looted Kandinsky Painting Sells for $42 Million at Auction
“The Colorful Life,” a 1907 work by the Russian painter Wassily Kandinsky, had been returned to the original owners’ heirs in 2023.By Claire Moses
Published on : Thu Oct 15 2026
worldeurope
Christie'sKandinsky, Wassily

Inside the Plague Research Labs at the Heart of a Russian Mystery
A Russian researcher, who died from an unknown illness, worked at a remote anti-plague facility. Few foreigners have visited these labs, which dot the former Soviet states, and are shrouded in secrecy.By K. R. Callaway
Published on : Thu Oct 15 2026
science
Irkutsk (Russia)RussiaUSSR (Former Soviet Union)Irkutsk Anti-Plague Research InstituteShipilova, Darya (d 2026)

OpenAI Engineer Who Is Charged With Planting Bug Advised Saudis
The employee, now fired, had said he advised government agencies in Saudi Arabia. He was also listed as a partner at a venture firm with a Saudi prince.By Emmy Martin
Published on : Thu Oct 15 2026
technology
Saudi ArabiaSan Francisco (Calif)OpenAI LabsRAED VenturesAlfozan, Abdulrahman

Angry Youth in Aging Europe
A bitter generational battle over resources is boiling over as economic growth on the continent stalls.By Katrin Bennhold
Published on : Wed Oct 14 2026
world
EuropeFranceSpainStarlink Satellite Constellation (SpaceX)Macron, Emmanuel (1977- )Sanchez Perez-Castejon, Pedro (1972- )

Brazil’s Leftist President Accuses Meta of Helping His Right-Wing Opponent
With a narrow presidential election looming, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and his allies claim Meta is trying to give his right-wing rival an advantage.By Ana Ionova
Published on : Wed Oct 14 2026
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BrazilFacebook IncInstagram IncMeta Platforms IncSupreme Federal Court (Brazil)WhatsApp IncDa Silva, Luiz Inacio LulaMoraes, Alexandre de (1968- )Bolsonaro, Flavio

Sally Rooney Says Her Novels Will No Longer Be Sold in U.K.
Ms. Rooney and her publisher said that she could no longer receive royalties from British sales because she pledged to donate book revenues to Palestine Action, which is banned in Britain.By Stephen Castle
Published on : Wed Oct 14 2026
worldeurope
Great BritainIrelandIsraelElbit Systems LtdPalestine ActionSupreme Court of the United KingdomRooney, Sally (Author)

Posters and Prayers for Pope Leo at Rome Hospital and at St. Peter’s
The pontiff, 71, is expected to spend about a week in the hospital recovering from surgery that found lung cancer. Messages of support have flooded in from far and wide.By Josephine de La Bruyère and Elisabetta Povoledo
Published on : Wed Oct 14 2026
worldeurope

Ukraine’s Exposure Grows as Satellite Use Is Restricted and Russia Escalates
A huge attack cut power to 600,000 people in Kyiv, and a Pentagon-funded satellite internet program appeared to be curbed without warning.By Constant Méheut
Published on : Wed Oct 14 2026
worldeurope
Kyiv (Ukraine)RussiaUkraineUnited StatesStarlink Satellite Constellation (SpaceX)

As Ukraine Raises Alarm Over U.S. Backing, Europeans Pledge Support
President Volodymyr Zelensky, who met with Britain’s prime minister, has said Ukraine received no warning of Russian attacks, but President Trump has said Washington is still “sharing intel.”By Michael D. Shear and Lara Jakes
Published on : Wed Oct 14 2026
worldeurope
London (England)UkraineUnited StatesTrump, Donald JZelensky, Volodymyr

Pope Leo Resumes Some Work After Cancer Surgery, Vatican Says: What to Know
Pope Leo XIV was diagnosed with a common form of lung cancer. The Vatican said that he had celebrated Mass at the hospital and resumed working “at a restrained pace” after an operation to remove a cancerous nodule.By Laura Chung
Published on : Wed Oct 14 2026
worldeurope
South AmericaCastel Gandolfo (Italy)Rome (Italy)

France Loses More Precious Art With Theft of Dalí Book Cover
Three thieves broke into a private museum in central France and took off with a 330-pound book cover created by the surrealist master Salvador Dalí.By Ephrat Livni
Published on : Wed Oct 14 2026
worldeurope
FranceDali, Salvador

Indian Protesters Describe Rough Treatment by the Police
Some of those detained accused security forces of beating them during an intense crackdown on demonstrations in India’s capital over the weekend. Police have said they followed the law.By Suhasini Raj
Published on : Wed Oct 14 2026
worldasia
New Delhi (India)India

The President’s Dog Psychic
In Argentina, many people try to read the mind of the president. Celia Melamed read the mind of his dogs.By Jack Nicas
Published on : Wed Oct 14 2026
worldamericas
ArgentinaMilei, JavierMilei, Karina

A Movie About a Political Killing Fuels South Korea’s Culture Wars
The film, “The Assassin(s),” revisits a 1974 shooting that has spawned J.F.K.-style conspiracy theories, exposing divides over the country’s history.By Choe Sang-Hun
Published on : Wed Oct 14 2026
worldasia
Seoul (South Korea)South KoreaKennedy, John FitzgeraldPark Chung-heePark Geun-hye

From Allies to Enemies: Ethiopia and Eritrea Edge Toward War
The two nations fought alongside each other during a brutal conflict in Tigray that left hundreds of thousands of people dead just a few years ago. Now they are on the brink of fighting each other.By Matthew Mpoke Bigg
Published on : Wed Oct 14 2026
worldafrica
Addis Ababa (Ethiopia)AfricaAsmara (Eritrea)EritreaEthiopiaGrand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (Ethiopia)Horn of AfricaIranYemenAfrican UnionBoeing CompanyCenter for Strategic and International StudiesEthiopian AirlinesHouthisSudanese Armed ForcesTigray People's Liberation FrontAfwerki, IsaiasAhmed, Abiy

China’s Exports Soar, Putting Its Trade Surplus on Track for a Record
China’s exports grew last month at the fastest pace in almost any month since the end of the global financial crisis.By Keith Bradsher
Published on : Wed Oct 14 2026
business
ChinaEurope

Pope Leo’s Cancer Surgery Draws Outpouring From World Leaders
The pontiff’s illness also prompted calls for people to seek medical treatment and early cancer screenings.By Ephrat Livni
Published on : Wed Oct 14 2026
worldeurope
Roman Catholic ChurchLeo XIV

Leo XIV’s Cancer Diagnosis Tests the Assumption of a Long Papacy
For a pope who appeared to have time on his side, cancer has raised questions about his longevity and brought a new urgency to his plans for the church.By Motoko Rich
Published on : Wed Oct 14 2026
worldeurope
Roman Catholic ChurchLeo XIV

Senators Urge Trump to Reverse Diesel Deal With Putin
A bipartisan group of 12 senators called on the president to drop his decision to ease sanctions on Russia’s exports of diesel fuel, saying the deal would help Moscow continue the war in Ukraine.By Robert Jimison
Published on : Wed Oct 14 2026
uspolitics
Trump, Donald JPutin, Vladimir VBlumenthal, RichardCollins, Susan MCoons, Christopher ACornyn, JohnDurbin, Richard JGraham, LindseyMcConnell, MitchMurkowski, LisaReed, JackShaheen, JeanneTillis, Thomas R

Ransomware Attacks Have Swept Japan. A.I. May Be Making Them Easier.
Critical infrastructure has been targeted in a wave of cyberattacks, which experts say are rising because of artificial intelligence.By Tiffany May and Kiuko Notoya
Published on : Tue Oct 13 2026
worldasia
Japan

Trump Squeezes Ukraine, Again
The president’s proposed fuel deal with Russia and a one-sided cease-fire plan are putting Kyiv in a tough spot as winter approaches.By Katrin Bennhold
Published on : Tue Oct 13 2026
world
RussiaUkraineTrump, Donald JLeo XIVPresley, Elvis