
Russian Attacks Destroy Millions of Books, the Heart of Ukrainian Culture
A publisher whose warehouse was hit twice said Moscow “thinks that books are more dangerous for them than military equipment.”By Kim Barker and Oleksandra Mykolyshyn
Published on : Fri Sep 25 2026
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Ukraine

Leo XIV, Trying to Be Everyone’s Pope, Tours Secular France
After visiting Africa, Pope Leo’s four-day trip to France shows how he is seeking to appeal to Roman Catholicism’s original heartlands as well as to the church’s newest strongholds.By Motoko Rich and Mark Landler
Published on : Fri Sep 25 2026
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FranceNotre Dame Cathedral (Paris, France)Roman Catholic ChurchLeo XIVMacron, Emmanuel (1977- )

This Tiny Village Is Picture Perfect, Apart From All the Tourists
The residents of Vlkolinec in Slovakia — there are 17 — say that since the place was named a world heritage site, gawking hordes have made it unlivable.By Andrew Higgins
Published on : Fri Sep 25 2026
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Vlkolinec (Slovakia)SlovakiaUnited Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization

She Was Spared the Executioner’s Bullet. Soon She’ll Be Free From Prison, Too.
Mary Jane Veloso was convicted of drug smuggling and nearly killed by a firing squad in Indonesia. On Friday, more than a decade later, she was pardoned in the Philippines.By Jason Gutierrez
Published on : Fri Sep 25 2026
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PhilippinesIndonesiaVeloso, Mary Jane FiestaMarcos, Ferdinand Jr

Top Saudi Cleric Calls Fight Against Houthis a Religious Duty
The grand mufti urged Saudi-led forces to remain in “constant readiness,” suggesting that the kingdom might expand its campaign against the Houthis in Yemen.By Euan Ward
Published on : Fri Sep 25 2026
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Saudi ArabiaYemenIranBab al-Mandab StraitHouthis

A.I. Hacking in Australia Prompts a Concern: Can the Law Keep Up?
The first known breach of a government website by rogue artificial intelligence agents has prompted global calls for more regulation of the technology.By Victoria Kim
Published on : Fri Sep 25 2026
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AustraliaCanberra (Australia)OpenAI LabsAlbanese, Anthony (1963- )

Colombia’s Leader Wears a Gun in a City Under a Criminal Group’s Sway
Abelardo De La Espriella, the new president, wore the gun to visit Santa Marta, a tourist destination shut down by an armed group after state forces killed a group leader.By Annie Correal and Simón Posada
Published on : Fri Sep 25 2026
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ColombiaClan del GolfoDe La Espriella, AbelardoTrump, Donald JBukele, NayibRubio, Marco

Stuck on the Battlefield, Russia Wages ‘Total War’ on Ukraine’s Economy
The economic damage from Russian strikes, resulting in lost sales, disrupted workdays and logistical snarls, is in the billions of dollars.By Andrew E. Kramer
Published on : Fri Sep 25 2026
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RussiaUkraine

A Russian Software Company Duped the Secret Service, U.S. Prosecutors Say
Executives from a Russian-owned company are accused of misrepresentation in order to secure U.S. government contracts.By Ephrat Livni
Published on : Fri Sep 25 2026
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Cambridge Abandons Plans to Fully Investigate Its Hiring of Jason Arday
The professor had catalyzed debates over diversity efforts in higher education.By Mara Hvistendahl
Published on : Fri Sep 25 2026
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Cambridge (England)Cambridge UniversityArday, Jason (1985- )

France to Send Soldiers to Saudi Arabia to Help Secure Energy Sites
Attacks on Saudi cities on the Red Sea by the Iran-backed Houthi militia in Yemen have added to pressure on global oil supplies.By Ephrat Livni
Published on : Fri Sep 25 2026
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FranceMiddle EastGulf of AdenRed SeaSaudi ArabiaYemen

Italy Moves to Cap Number of Foreign Students in Its Classrooms
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said the goal was to better integrate non-Italian speaking children, but critics accused her of trying to appease anti-immigrant sentiment.By Elisabetta Povoledo
Published on : Thu Sep 24 2026
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ItalyMeloni, Giorgia (1977- )

Netanyahu, Addressing U.N., Denounces Israel’s Critics as ‘Moral Cowards’
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also reserved some of his ire for the mayor of the city hosting him, Zohran Mamdani.By Isabel Kershner, Farnaz Fassihi, Max Bearak and Michael Levenson
Published on : Thu Sep 24 2026
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General Assembly (UN)Netanyahu, BenjaminAbbas, MahmoudMamdani, Zohran

Iran Proposes 7-Day Plan to End War
Under the offer, the Strait of Hormuz would reopen and nuclear talks would be revived.By Farnaz Fassihi and Pranav Baskar
Published on : Fri Sep 25 2026
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IranGeneral Assembly (UN)Araghchi, AbbasPezeshkian, MasoudTrump, Donald J

Pope Leo Signals Support for Journalists Targeted by Trump
Asked about the Trump administration’s restrictions on journalists, Leo told reporters accompanying him on a flight to France that they were “all welcome.”By Motoko Rich
Published on : Fri Sep 25 2026
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On This Mexican Island, Raccoons Make and Play With Toys (and Also Sip Margaritas)
Scientists observed a family of pygmy raccoons near a Cozumel beach club learning from one another how to craft balls from paper, an indication that the animals have a culture.By Taylor Mitchell Brown
Published on : Fri Sep 25 2026
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Cozumel (Mexico)Miami University

Travelers Are Reckoning With the Ultimate Disrupter: Climate Change
Once dismissed as occasional inconveniences, climate-related disruptions are now an inescapable fixture of summer travel. How will travelers respond?By Ceylan Yeğinsu
Published on : Fri Sep 25 2026
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Central EuropeEuropeFranceGermanyGreat BritainMediterranean SeaParis (France)Sardinia (Italy)

Why Did Nepal’s Leader Wear Sunglasses at the U.N. General Assembly?
Balendra Shah wore them as a rapper, as Kathmandu’s mayor and on his way to becoming prime minister. Now he has taken the look to the United Nations.By Yan Zhuang
Published on : Fri Sep 25 2026
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Australia’s prime minister aims to rally middle powers and rein in A.I.
By Victoria Kim
Published on : Thu Sep 24 2026
worldasia

‘All We Could See Was Red’: The Wildfires Choking Indonesia
For months, millions of people have been living under a stifling blanket of toxic haze, fueled by a punishing drought brought on by the El Niño weather pattern.By Muktita Suhartono and Ulet Ifansasti
Published on : Thu Sep 24 2026
worldasia
Borneo (Indonesia)Indonesia

Why the U.N. Still Matters
A year ago, the United Nations appeared to be sidelined. But this week has reminded the world that it’s still useful.By Katrin Bennhold
Published on : Thu Sep 24 2026
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Amid Protests, Netanyahu Castigates Foes and Mayor of New York City
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel lashed out at a litany of enemies but took particular verbal aim at Mayor Zohran Mamdani.By Richard Pérez-Peña
Published on : Thu Sep 24 2026
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Gaza StripIranIsraelNew York CityTurkeyUnited StatesWest BankYemenGeneral Assembly (UN)HamasHezbollahInternational Criminal CourtUnited NationsNetanyahu, BenjaminErdogan, Recep TayyipMamdani, ZohranTrump, Donald J

Mamdani Accuses Netanyahu of Spreading ‘Baseless Lies’ After U.N. Speech
The Israeli prime minister accused Mayor Zohran Mamdani, an outspoken critic of Israel, of antisemitism. The mayor has become a political foil for the prime minister.By Liam Stack
Published on : Thu Sep 24 2026
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IsraelNew York CityGeneral Assembly (UN)International Criminal CourtMamdani, ZohranNetanyahu, Benjamin

A Spirited Battle Over Data Centers
At the Climate Forward live event, policymakers, executives and activists debated the boom in data centers, the growing backlash and its environmental effects.By David Gelles
Published on : Thu Sep 24 2026
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CaliforniaLoudoun County (Va)Klamath RiverMemphis (Tenn)VirginiaUnited StatesEnvironmental Protection AgencyEnergy DepartmentNVIDIA CorporationAbbott, Gregory W (1957- )Brockovich, ErinPearson, Justin J (1994- )Trump, Donald JWright, Chris (1965- )Spanberger, Abigail

Haiti Turns to Roger Stone to Lobby Trump Administration
The Haitian government hired Mr. Stone, a confidant of President Trump, weeks after hundreds of thousands of Haitians lost deportation protection. The contract is worth nearly $800,000, a document shows.By David C. Adams
Published on : Thu Sep 24 2026
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HaitiUnited StatesFils-Aime, Alix DidierStone, Roger J JrTrump, Donald J

In Trumpeting His Ballroom Project, Trump Has Used China as an Example
President Trump has repeatedly cited the Great Hall of the People in Beijing as inspiration and competition with his own design.By Chris Buckley
Published on : Thu Sep 24 2026
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Great Hall of the People (Beijing, China)Mao ZedongTrump, Donald JXi Jinping

China Plans to Send More Pandas to the U.S., Making Life Bearable for Fans
Xi Jinping, China’s leader, said two pandas would arrive soon at Zoo Atlanta. Panda diplomacy has been a cornerstone of U.S.-China relations.By Edward Wong
Published on : Thu Sep 24 2026
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Smithsonian National Zoological ParkZoo AtlantaXi JinpingTrump, Donald J

Carney’s Big Challenge: Time
As he tries to break Canada’s dependence on the United States, Prime Minister Mark Carney said he knows Canadians will feel pain from the trade war.By Matina Stevis-Gridneff and Sydney Ember
Published on : Thu Sep 24 2026
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CanadaLiberal Party (Canada)Carney, Mark J

Abbas Presses Case for Palestinian State in Taped General Assembly Address
The Palestinian leader renewed his call for a two-state solution on Thursday, as he accused Israel of prosecuting “a genocidal war” against Palestinians.By Farnaz Fassihi and Zane Irwin
Published on : Thu Sep 24 2026
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Gaza StripWest BankIsraelUnited StatesGeneral Assembly (UN)HamasSecurity Council (UN)Board of PeaceUnited NationsAbbas, MahmoudNetanyahu, BenjaminTrump, Donald J

Forced Eviction of 87-Year-Old Woman Spurs Outrage in Spain
Demonstrations broke out across the country over the woman’s eviction in Madrid, putting rising rents and affordability at the top of the political conversation.By Carlos Barragán
Published on : Thu Sep 24 2026
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U.K. Far-Right Activist Is Charged After Slashing Migrant Boat
The activist, Daniel Thomas on Thursday denied causing criminal damage when he filmed himself slashing an inflatable dinghy in the English Channel that had an emergency responder on board.By Isabella Kwai
Published on : Thu Sep 24 2026
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Stabbing in Poland Leaves Priest Dead and Adds to Tension With Ukraine
The police arrested a Ukrainian citizen on suspicion of carrying out the knife attack, which came as the two countries are trying to steady relations soured by old antagonisms.By Andrew Higgins
Published on : Thu Sep 24 2026
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PolandUkraine

Saudi Arabia Downs Houthi Missiles Targeting Kingdom, Official Says
The Iran-backed militia in Yemen fired six ballistic missiles at Saudi cities, a military spokesman said. It was a major cross-border attack.By Ismaeel Naar and Saeed Al-Batati
Published on : Thu Sep 24 2026
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Saudi ArabiaYemenMecca (Saudi Arabia)Houthis