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It’s Not Just France. Europe’s Political Center Is Crumbling.
Europe’s centrist parties are losing ground among young people and workers, who are increasingly tempted by populist promises of radical change.By Steven Erlanger
Published on : Tue Oct 20 2026
worldeurope
EuropeAlternative for GermanyChristian Democratic Union (Germany)European UnionFrance Unbowed (Political Party)Left Party (Germany)National Rally (France)Acemoglu, DaronLe Pen, MarineMacron, Emmanuel (1977- )Rottgen, NorbertMerkel, Angela
Student Protesters in France Have a Strange New Slogan. What Does It Mean?
“Bismillah, c’est les ténèbres” has appeared on signs at recent demonstrations. It doesn’t make much sense (it means, “In the name of God, it’s the darkness”) but is seen as shorthand for a generational divide.By Zane Irwin
Published on : Tue Oct 20 2026
worldeurope
FranceAlgeria
Critic of Rwandan Government Found Beheaded in Uganda
The former soldier had been living in exile since 2020, and said in a video posted this month on TikTok that he feared for his life.By Brian O. Otieno
Published on : Tue Oct 20 2026
worldafrica
RwandaUgandaKagame, Paul
Major Yemeni City Running Out of Food and Water as Houthis Encircle It
The Iranian-backed Houthi militia has cut road access to Taiz, one of Yemen’s largest cities, besieging it. Officials there warn of an impending humanitarian disaster.By Saeed Al-Batati and Vivian Nereim
Published on : Tue Oct 20 2026
worldmiddleeast
Taiz (Yemen)YemenSaudi ArabiaHouthis
178 Years After Banning Slavery, France Scraps ‘Code Noir’ Rules That Governed It
In a symbolic move, the French Senate approved the repeal of regulations that had remained on the books long after slavery’s abolition.By Catherine Porter and Ségolène Le Stradic
Published on : Tue Oct 20 2026
international-home
France
Why Zelensky Took the Gloves Off This Time With Trump
Staying quiet is riskier than speaking up, Ukrainian officials say, as President Trump goes further than ever in prioritizing Russia’s interests.By Maria Varenikova
Published on : Tue Oct 20 2026
worldeurope
RussiaUkraineUnited StatesPutin, Vladimir VRubio, MarcoTrump, Donald JWitkoff, StevenZelensky, Volodymyr
U.K. Sending Fighter Jets to Help Defend Saudi Cities From Houthi Attacks
R.A.F. Typhoon fighter jets will be deployed to protect infrastructure in Saudi Arabia, Britain said, after a spike in attacks by the Iran-backed Houthi militia.By Michael D. Shear
Published on : Tue Oct 20 2026
worldeurope
Great BritainMiddle EastSaudi ArabiaYemenHouthisMinistry of Defense (Great Britain)Streeting, WesMohammed bin Salman (1985- )
France Extends Curfews in Major Cities After a Night of Calm
The targeted restrictions are part of a state effort to reassert control after the country’s largest riots in years, as those arrested in the chaos face expedited trials.By Ségolène Le Stradic
Published on : Tue Oct 20 2026
worldeurope
FranceParis (France)France Unbowed (Political Party)National Rally (France)Lecornu, Sebastien
Rubio Travels to India to Strengthen Economic Ties Amid Strained U.S. Relations
The secretary of state will meet with Asia’s richest men in Mumbai as Washington continues negotiations over a trade deal with India.By Mujib Mashal
Published on : Tue Oct 20 2026
worldasia
IndiaMumbai (India)United StatesReliance IndustriesState DepartmentAdani, Gautam SAmbani, Mukesh DModi, NarendraRubio, MarcoTrump, Donald J
A Chef Celebrates Immigrant Flavors in Anti-Migrant South Africa
A self-taught chef borrows ingredients and ideas from restaurants run by immigrants in South Africa, hoping to help counter rising xenophobia.By John Eligon and Joao Silva
Published on : Tue Oct 20 2026
worldafrica
South AfricaAfricaJohannesburg (South Africa)EswatiniBourdain, Anthony
The Mayor Who Chose ‘to Stay and Fight’ as Gangs Laid Siege to His Town
The mayor of Kenscoff, a town near Haiti’s capital, wrote government officials hundreds of letters to warn of gang threats. Then dozens of people died, and he did, too.By Frances Robles
Published on : Tue Oct 20 2026
worldamericas
HaitiKenscoff (Haiti)
Hegseth Makes Unannounced Visit to Israel for Talks With Netanyahu
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth met with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Israel’s defense minister, a week before a pivotal election.By Natan Odenheimer
Published on : Tue Oct 20 2026
worldmiddleeast
Defense DepartmentUnited States Central CommandHegseth, PeteNetanyahu, Benjamin
The A.I. Data Center Backlash Has Reached a Quiet Corner of Rural England
Plans to build one of Europe’s largest data centers in Devon have been met by strong opposition from residents, as environmental concerns grow.By Stephen Castle
Published on : Tue Oct 20 2026
worldeurope
Devon (England)EnglandEuropeGreat Britain
Attack on Australian Lawmaker Prompts Calls to Dial Down Political Tensions
Helen Haines, an independent, remained in critical condition after she was struck by a vehicle. A 43-year-old man was charged and will appear in court on Wednesday.By Victoria Kim and Laura Chung
Published on : Tue Oct 20 2026
worldasia
AustraliaWangaratta (Australia)Victoria (Australia)Australian Security Intelligence Organization (ASIO)Albanese, Anthony (1963- )
Lavish Art Basel Paris Preview Draws Interest Under Shadow of Protests
The Avant-Première preview of the Art Basel Paris fair attracted major collectors despite an escalation of anti-government protests, riots and looting across French cities.By Scott Reyburn
Published on : Tue Oct 20 2026
arts
Paris (France)FranceArt Basel Paris
Nigeria Announces First Case of Ebola in Current Outbreak
Health officials praised the Nigerian authorities for their transparency in reporting the spread of the virus.By Matthew Mpoke Bigg
Published on : Tue Oct 20 2026
worldafrica
Abuja (Nigeria)AfricaCongo, Democratic Republic of (Congo-Kinshasa)Africa Centers for Disease Control and PreventionKaseya, Jean
China Condemns U.S. Ban on DeepSeek A.I. in Government Systems
The response came after Homeland Security ordered the removal and exclusion of products developed by the Chinese tech giant.By Ephrat Livni
Published on : Tue Oct 20 2026
worldasia
ChinaUnited StatesDeepSeek Artificial Intelligence Co LtdHomeland Security DepartmentOpenAI LabsMinistry of Commerce (China)Huawei Technologies Co Ltd
Is Putin’s Waiting Game Working?
Trump’s push for deals and Europe’s political fractures seem to be giving the Russian president the opening he’s been waiting for.By Katrin Bennhold
Published on : Tue Oct 20 2026
world
UkrainePutin, Vladimir VZelensky, VolodymyrTrump, Donald J
The British Police Rearrest Two in Connection With Alleged Terror Plot
The counterterrorism police investigating a threat against an English air base used by U.S. bombers said the two men were working on behalf of Iran.By Michael D. Shear
Published on : Tue Oct 20 2026
worldeurope
EnglandRoyal Air Force Fairford (Gloucestershire, England, Air Base)Great BritainIran
How Venezuela’s Public Housing Towers Were Built to Fail
Venezuela’s government wanted housing built for its supporters — and fast. The design and construction flaws that followed proved deadly when earthquakes hit, a Times investigation found.By Julie Turkewitz, Helmuth Rosales, James Glanz, Malika Khurana and Isayen Herrera
Published on : Tue Oct 20 2026
worldamericas
VenezuelaLa Guaira (Venezuela)Caracas (Venezuela)Rodriguez, Delcy (1969- )
Google Reports Cloud Disruptions in Europe
The disruptions began around 7 a.m. in London after what the tech giant called a “power event.”By Leo Sands
Published on : Tue Oct 20 2026
technology
London (England)EuropeGoogle IncRevolut Technologies Inc
14 Dead After Gold Mine Collapses in Colombia
The mine is among a growing number of small-scale, unlicensed operations in Colombia that are fueled by the metal’s rising global price.By Francesca Regalado
Published on : Tue Oct 20 2026
worldamericas
Colombia
Voters in Oil-Rich Alberta Strongly Reject Leaving Canada
Residents of the province were asked if they wished to remain in Canada or to hold another vote on breaking away, in a referendum that was a win for Prime Minister Mark Carney.By Ian Austen
Published on : Tue Oct 20 2026
worldcanada
CanadaAlberta (Canada)Smith, Danielle (1971- )Carney, Mark J
Trump’s Push for Deals With Russia Powers His Frustration With Ukraine
The series of recent steps by the president that seem to favor Vladimir Putin reflect his intensifying desire to normalize the relationship with Moscow even if it means further undercutting Ukraine.By David E. Sanger
Published on : Tue Oct 20 2026
uspolitics
RussiaUkraineTrump, Donald JPutin, Vladimir VZelensky, VolodymyrHubbard, Stephen JamesWitkoff, Steven
Two Die at Raucous Religious Festival in Japan. Will Anything Change?
The vibrant danjiri tradition dates back three centuries, but two recent fatalities have prompted anxiety over whether participants can remain safe.By Hisako Ueno and Tiffany May
Published on : Mon Oct 19 2026
worldasia
JapanOsaka (Japan)
The Failures of Emmanuel Macron
The student protests that snowballed into violent riots made it clear that almost 10 years of his presidency have not fixed France’s problems.By Katrin Bennhold
Published on : Mon Oct 19 2026
world
FranceMadagascarMacron, Emmanuel (1977- )Le Pen, Marine
Italy Faces Parallel Protests in the North and South
Protests by young people in northern cities ended in riots as farmers and truckers in the south, angered by high gas prices, stopped commercial traffic.By Josephine de La Bruyère
Published on : Mon Oct 19 2026
worldeurope
ItalyMilan (Italy)Meloni, Giorgia (1977- )
The French 14-Year-Old Whose Face Was Maimed by a Tear Gas Grenade
The police’s treatment of the student last month sheds light on how a wave of school unrest evolved into national protests that spilled into widespread riots on Saturday.By Ségolène Le Stradic
Published on : Mon Oct 19 2026
worldeurope
France
Cult Leader Convicted of Mass Murder by Court in Kenya
Paul Nthenge Mackenzie told his doomsday followers in a remote forest to fast for salvation. He faced trial after hundreds of bodies were exhumed.By Matthew Mpoke Bigg and Brian O. Otieno
Published on : Mon Oct 19 2026
worldafrica
KenyaMombasa (Kenya)Shakahola Forest (Kenya)Mackenzie, Paul Nthenge
Fire at Starlink Center in Lithuania Was Sabotage, Officials Say
The fire, which did not seriously damage the network, came after similar incidents in Bulgaria and Poland involving the satellite internet provider, a key defense tool for Ukraine’s armed forces.By Lara Jakes
Published on : Mon Oct 19 2026
worldeurope
LithuaniaEuropeBulgariaPolandUkraineRussiaStarlink Satellite Constellation (SpaceX)North Atlantic Treaty OrganizationMusk, ElonTrump, Donald J
Houthi Strikes Kill Dozens in Yemeni Desert Military Camp, Officials Say
The Iranian-backed militia struck with ballistic missiles deep in government-held central Yemen, in what appeared to be among the deadliest attacks of the renewed war.By Saeed Al-Batati and Ismaeel Naar
Published on : Mon Oct 19 2026
worldmiddleeast
YemenSaudi ArabiaIranHouthis
A Tycoon Linked to Haitian Gangs Has Died
Reportedly the wealthiest man in the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere, Gilbert Bigio was sanctioned for ties to criminal gangs. He was 91.By Adam Nossiter
Published on : Mon Oct 19 2026
worldamericas
HaitiCanadaBiscayne Bay (Fla)Indian Creek (Fla)International Consortium of Investigative JournalistsBigio, Gilbert (1935-2026)
