
India’s Hindu Right Seems Unstoppable. This City Shows How.
Muslims make up a majority in Sambhal, but after deadly clashes over a mosque, they say they the arms of the state are now stifling them.By Mujib Mashal, Suhasini Raj and Saumya Khandelwal
Published on : Fri Feb 20 2026
worldasia
Uttar Pradesh State (India)Supreme Court of IndiaAdityanath, Yogi

Ukrainian Women Tell Their Stories of Sexual Violence by Russian Soldiers
Hundreds of Ukrainian women and girls have reported sexual violence by Russian troops during the four-year war in Ukraine.By Lynsey Addario and Sara Cincurova
Published on : Fri Feb 20 2026
worldeurope
RussiaUkraine

A New U.S. Blockade Is Strangling Cuba
An analysis of ship movements shows that the Trump administration is isolating the island at one of its most vulnerable moments.By Jack Nicas and Christiaan Triebert
Published on : Fri Feb 20 2026
worldamericas
Caribbean AreaCubaJamaica (West Indies)CuracaoMexicoDiaz-Canel Bermudez, MiguelSheinbaum, ClaudiaTrump, Donald J

Former Prince Andrew’s Arrest Upends Royal Effort to Move Past His Scandal
King Charles III’s family, long rocked by infighting and grievous losses, is facing what could be the gravest threat to its moral authority in more than a generation.By Michael D. Shear and Megan Specia
Published on : Fri Feb 20 2026
worldeurope
Great BritainBuckingham PalaceAndrew, Duke of YorkCharles III, King of the United KingdomEpstein, Jeffrey E (1953- )

China’s ‘King of Banned Films’ Wants to Change the Subject
Acclaimed overseas for defying censors, Lou Ye is more interested in reaching Chinese audiences, as he holds up a cinematic mirror to their lives in modern China.By Vivian Wang
Published on : Fri Feb 20 2026
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Beijing (China)Beijing Film AcademyFenix (Rotterdam, Netherlands, Museum)Lou YePanahi, JafarGong Li

U.K. Police Contacting Security Officers Who Once Protected Former Prince Andrew
The authorities also searched a mansion used by Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, who was arrested in connection with an investigation into suspicion of misconduct in public office.By Stephen Castle
Published on : Fri Feb 20 2026
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Great BritainBuckingham PalaceAndrew, Duke of YorkEpstein, Jeffrey E (1953- )Charles III, King of the United KingdomGiuffre, Virginia Roberts

Palestinian-American Teenager Killed in West Bank Is Laid to Rest
Nasrallah Abu Siyam, 19, was shot dead by an Israeli settler, according to a witness and Palestinian health officials, amid rising violent settler attacks in the Israeli-occupied territory.By Adam Rasgon and Fatima AbdulKarim
Published on : Fri Feb 20 2026
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West BankIsrael

An Enemy’s Fall Frees Up South Korea’s Leader. Now Comes the Tough Part.
President Lee Jae Myung gained legitimacy from his predecessor’s conviction. But South Korea’s political polarization is caustic, and could get worse.By Choe Sang-Hun
Published on : Fri Feb 20 2026
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South KoreaPeople Power PartyLee Jae-myungYoon Suk-yeol

A Ban on Makeup in Syria Has Some Red in the Face
A provincial governor wants to prohibit women in government and public sector jobs from wearing makeup, stirring outrage and many, many memes.By Raja Abdulrahim
Published on : Fri Feb 20 2026
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Syriaal-Shara, Ahmed (Abu Mohammad al-Jolani) (1982- )

Iran Says U.S. Has Not Asked It to Stop Enriching Uranium
The comments by Iran’s foreign minister on Friday contradicted the Trump administration’s position.By Pranav Baskar
Published on : Fri Feb 20 2026
worldmiddleeast
Araghchi, Abbas

How China Is Stoking Fear About Travel to Japan
From earthquake warnings to bear attack alerts, Beijing is deploying a campaign of exaggeration and disinformation to punish Tokyo’s support for Taiwan.By Javier C. Hernández
Published on : Fri Feb 20 2026
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Beijing (China)ChinaEast AsiaFar East, South and Southeast Asia and Pacific AreasJapanTokyo (Japan)Osaka (Japan)

By Day, Cortina Is an Olympic Hub. By Night, It’s a Party.
Cortina d’Ampezzo, a small Alpine town in northern Italy, is hosting much of the Winter Games. It’s also a home away from home for rich partygoers.By Jason Horowitz
Published on : Fri Feb 20 2026
worldeurope
Cortina d'Ampezzo (Italy)VIP Club

A Toddler’s Gold Medal Moment Underscores Struggle for Italian Mothers
A champion speedskater spoke to reporters with her toddler. The focus on her child was among several instances at the Olympics that highlighted the complexities working mothers face in Italy.By Motoko Rich
Published on : Fri Feb 20 2026
worldeurope
Milan (Italy)

Venezuela Passes Amnesty Bill Denounced by Some as ‘Unjust’
The bill may bring the release of hundreds of political prisoners. But many critics say the legislation, passed after major pressure from the Trump administration, raises concerns.By Max Bearak, Annie Correal, Patricia Sulbarán, Isayen Herrera and Genevieve Glatsky
Published on : Fri Feb 20 2026
worldamericas
VenezuelaRodriguez, Delcy (1969- )Chavez, HugoMaduro, NicolasRodriguez, Jorge J (1965- )Trump, Donald J

Greece to Acquire Nazi Execution Photographs That Were Up for Sale Online
The images of political prisoners, taken just before they were killed by Nazis in 1944, were put up for auction on eBay. The sale was pulled shortly thereafter.By Koba Ryckewaert and Niki Kitsantonis
Published on : Fri Feb 20 2026
worldeurope
BelgiumGreeceeBay Inc

Ski. Breathe. Shoot. The wonderful chaos of biathlon.
Johannes Dale-Skjevdal of Norway hit all 20 of his shots to win the gold medal in the mass start event.By Victor Mather and James Hill
Published on : Fri Feb 20 2026
world
NorwayDale-Skjevdal, Johannes

In Ukraine, Senators See War’s Impact and Press for Stronger U.S. Support
Senate Democrats traveled to Kyiv and Odessa to show solidarity with the war-torn nation and make the case that the United States should do more, including imposing harsh sanctions on Russia.By Robert Jimison
Published on : Fri Feb 20 2026
uspolitics
Odessa (Ukraine)SenateCoons, Christopher AWhitehouse, SheldonBlumenthal, RichardShaheen, Jeanne

As Trump Considers Second Iran Attack, It Could Be Deadlier Than the First
Within days of the U.S. strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities last year, all sides agreed to a cease-fire. This time could be different.By Mark Mazzetti and Helene Cooper
Published on : Fri Feb 20 2026
uspolitics
IranMiddle EastIsraelDefense DepartmentSuleimani, QassimNetanyahu, BenjaminTrump, Donald J

Grail’s Cancer Detection Test Fails in Major Study
A closely watched clinical trial in Britain that screened blood for early detection of cancer did not show a reduction in later stages of the disease.By Rebecca Robbins
Published on : Fri Feb 20 2026
health
Grail IncFood and Drug Administration

Head of Russia’s Antidoping Agency Was Involved in 2014 Doping Scheme, Whistle-Blower Claims
The accusation surfaced as Russia tries to re-establish its Olympics eligibility.By Juliet Macur
Published on : Fri Feb 20 2026
worldeurope
United States Anti-Doping AgencyWorld Anti-Doping Agency

As Trump Weighs Iran Strikes, He Declines to Make Clear Case for Why, or Why Now
Rarely in modern times has the United States prepared to conduct a major act of war with so little explanation or public debate.By David E. Sanger
Published on : Fri Feb 20 2026
uspolitics
IranTrump, Donald J

How Did Draco Malfoy Get Mixed Up With Lunar New Year?
It all comes down to a love of wordplay.By Rebecca L. Davis
Published on : Fri Feb 20 2026
worldasia
ChinaFelton, Tom (1987- )

British Police Arrest Former Prince Andrew, in Stunning Blow to Royal Family
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, a longtime associate of Jeffrey Epstein, is being investigated on suspicion of misconduct in public office.By Megan Specia, Michael D. Shear and Michael Levenson
Published on : Thu Feb 19 2026
worldeurope
Great BritainAndrew, Duke of YorkCharles III, King of the United KingdomEpstein, Jeffrey E (1953- )

Former Prince Andrew’s Arrest Casts Shadow Over Royal Family
The arrest of the former prince could shake public confidence in the monarchy.By Stephen Castle
Published on : Thu Feb 19 2026
worldeurope
Great BritainAndrew, Duke of YorkCharles III, King of the United KingdomEpstein, Jeffrey E (1953- )

Alysa Liu’s comeback ends in gold.
Liu became the first American to win a medal in women’s figure skating since 2006. By Victor Mather and Vincent Alban
Published on : Thu Feb 19 2026
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JapanUnited StatesLiu, Alysa (2005- )Sakamoto, Kaori (2000- )Nakai, Ami (2008- )

Former Prince Andrew is the most senior British royal to have been arrested in modern times.
By Isabella Kwai
Published on : Thu Feb 19 2026
worldeurope

Austrian Man Found Guilty in Girlfriend’s Death on Mountain Hike
Thomas Plamberger was given a suspended prison sentence and fined in a case that tested the limits of personal responsibility in mountaineering.By Helena Smolak and Jonathan Wolfe
Published on : Thu Feb 19 2026
worldeurope
Austria

Complaint About Andrew’s Conduct Came From an Anti-Monarchy Group
Republic is the most prominent anti-monarchist movement in Britain and has about 140,000 registered supporters.By Ashley Ahn
Published on : Thu Feb 19 2026
worldeurope
Great BritainAndrew, Duke of YorkCharles III, King of the United KingdomEpstein, Jeffrey E (1953- )Giuffre, Virginia Roberts

Tainted by Scandal, the Former Prince’s Ex-wife and Daughters Keep a Low Profile
There have been no public statements by his former wife or their two daughters.By Pranav Baskar
Published on : Thu Feb 19 2026
worldeurope
Great BritainAndrew, Duke of YorkEpstein, Jeffrey E (1953- )Eugenie, Princess of YorkSarah, Duchess of York

An Antarctic Voyage
My colleague just spent two months on a research icebreaker. It changed his perspective on the world in ways he didn’t expect.By Katrin Bennhold
Published on : Thu Feb 19 2026
world
Antarctic RegionsThwaites Glacier (Antarctica)IranAndrew, Duke of York

King Charles Attends a Fashion Event
His appearance comes after a statement of support for the investigation into his brother Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor on suspicion of misconduct in public office.By Pranav Baskar
Published on : Thu Feb 19 2026
worldeurope
London (England)Great BritainAndrew, Duke of YorkCharles III, King of the United Kingdom

A Lonely Baby Monkey Wins Hearts, and Even a Few Friends
Legions of fans from around the world have been cheering on Punch, a 7-month-old macaque who had been struggling to socialize at a zoo outside Tokyo.By Remy Tumin
Published on : Thu Feb 19 2026
worldasia
JapanTokyo (Japan)

The investigation continues though former Prince Andrew is released from police custody.
By Lizzie Dearden
Published on : Thu Feb 19 2026
worldeurope

What to Know About Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s Arrest
King Charles III’s brother, who had already been stripped of his royal titles over ties to Jeffrey Epstein, was detained for several hours on Thursday on suspicions of misconduct in public office.By Amelia Nierenberg and Lizzie Dearden
Published on : Thu Feb 19 2026
worldeurope
Great BritainAndrew, Duke of YorkEpstein, Jeffrey E (1953- )

Here are the other British police departments looking into Epstein allegations.
By Lizzie Dearden
Published on : Thu Feb 19 2026
worldeurope
Great BritainAndrew, Duke of YorkEpstein, Jeffrey E (1953- )

House Democrats view Mountbatten-Windsor’s arrest as a step toward justice for the Epstein victims.
By Annie Karni
Published on : Thu Feb 19 2026
worldeurope
Great BritainUnited StatesDemocratic PartyHouse of RepresentativesRepublican PartyHouse Committee on Oversight and Government ReformAndrew, Duke of YorkEpstein, Jeffrey E (1953- )Garcia, Robert (1977- )Trump, Donald JStansbury, Melanie (1979- )Comer, James R

In U.K. Police Detention Facilities, One-Person Cells and Simple Beds
The police have not said where they were holding Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, but the facilities are intended to hold people for short periods while they are questioned.By Lizzie Dearden
Published on : Thu Feb 19 2026
worldeurope
Great BritainAndrew, Duke of York