- Israeli Military Fires on Vehicle, Saying It Crossed Gaza Cease-Fire Lineby Aaron Boxerman on October 19, 2025 at 5:45 am
Gaza’s rescue service said at least nine people, including several children, were killed in the strike in northern Gaza on Friday, underscoring the fragility […]
- Sanae Takaichi Is Set to Be Japan’s First Female Prime Minister. But Will She Advance Women’s Rights?by Javier C. Hernández and River Akira Davis on October 19, 2025 at 4:31 am
Sanae Takaichi is poised to break Japan’s political glass ceiling. But some worry she will maintain policies that have held women back.
- Tomiichi Murayama, Japanese Leader Who Gave War Apology, Dies at 101by Joseph B. Treaster and Hisako Ueno on October 19, 2025 at 4:24 am
His televised address as prime minister, delivered 50 years to the day after Japan announced its surrender, set a marker for his country’s “deep remorse” […]
- ‘Don’t Touch My Retirement!’ Wins the Day in Franceby Catherine Porter on October 19, 2025 at 4:01 am
The country’s attachment to an early pension, seen as a fundamental right, forced a major concession by the government, allowing it to survive, for now.
- The Spritzes and Carbonaras That Ate Italyby Emma Bubola, Motoko Rich and Nadia Shira Cohen on October 19, 2025 at 2:19 am
Tourism has turned some Italian streets into monochromatic eating zones. Some officials have banned the opening of new restaurants.
- Large Fire Disrupts Flights at Bangladesh’s Main Airportby Saif Hasnat on October 18, 2025 at 6:32 pm
The blaze drew dozens of firefighting units, with military help. Officials said they could not yet specify what caused it.
- 10 Injured in Balcony Collapse in Cincinnatiby Francesca Regalado on October 18, 2025 at 6:08 pm
People gathered at a house near the University of Cincinnati tumbled to the ground from a third-floor balcony, fire officials said. One person was in critical […]
- Venezuela Announces Sweeping Military Exercises as U.S. Escalates Pressureby Genevieve Glatsky on October 18, 2025 at 5:54 pm
President Nicolás Maduro this week called on civilians to help the country defend itself, while his defense minister warned citizens to “prepare for the […]
- For Prince Andrew, a Steady Fall From Grace Ends in a Hard Landingby Mark Landler on October 18, 2025 at 5:48 pm
A parade of scandals tarnished the prince’s reputation, long before he gave up using his title as Duke of York on Friday.
- Lithium Battery Fire Aboard Air China Flight Forces Emergency Landingby Jonathan Wolfe and Joy Dong on October 18, 2025 at 4:13 pm
The battery spontaneously combusted while stored in a luggage in the overhead bin. The airline said there were no injuries.
- Vivienne Westwood Show Opens Riyadh Fashion Week, as Saudis Highlight Creative Sideby Ephrat Livni on October 18, 2025 at 3:27 pm
Some Saudis see the provocative brand’s appearance as one more example of the kingdom’s pursuit of cultural cachet. But some critics see incongruity in […]
- Maps: Where the U.S. Is Building Up Military Force in the Caribbeanby Riley Mellen, Eric Schmitt, Christoph Koettl, Samuel Granados and Junho Lee on October 18, 2025 at 3:24 pm
About 10,000 U.S. troops and dozens of military aircraft and ships are in the region as the Trump administration increases pressure on Venezuela.
- Ukraine Braces for New Talks Without the Leverage of New Missilesby Constant Méheut on October 18, 2025 at 10:43 am
President Trump backed off selling Tomahawk missiles to Kyiv, opting instead for talks with Russia. Still, Ukraine’s negotiating position has strengthened […]
- Down Timeby Melissa Kirsch on October 18, 2025 at 10:05 am
A lazy day during which we do absolutely nothing sounds heavenly, but how much unstructured time can we comfortably abide?
- Ontario Psychologists Clash Over How Much Training Is Enoughby Vjosa Isai on October 18, 2025 at 10:00 am
Psychologists are pushing back against a proposal to cut their training requirements in a bid to license more providers.
- The Indonesian Free-Food Program That Has Sickened Thousandsby Muktita Suhartono on October 18, 2025 at 9:19 am
Indonesia’s president says the meals are improving nutrition in the country. Critics have called for a halt to the program, saying it threatens public health.
- The Kids Who Sued Trump Just Lost Big in Court. Or Did They?by Karen Zraick on October 18, 2025 at 9:01 am
A federal judge threw out their climate lawsuit against the president a few days ago. But legal experts say there was a silver lining in the judge’s opinion.
- A Popular Afghan Singer Challenges the Taliban With Songby Carlotta Gall and Ruhullah Khapalwak on October 18, 2025 at 9:01 am
After living for decades in exile, chased by war and religious bans, Naghma persists in singing to her people.
- Putin Plays to Trump’s Ego as U.S. Wavers on Ukraine Aidby Anton Troianovski and Nataliya Vasilyeva on October 18, 2025 at 2:19 am
After Thursday’s phone call with President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia, President Trump appeared to express doubts about supplying Ukraine with more powerful […]
- Zelensky to Meet With Trump to Discuss Weapons and Peace Prospects for Ukraineby Constant Méheut and Zolan Kanno-Youngs on October 18, 2025 at 12:56 am
President Trump said he wanted Ukraine and Russia to stop fighting and was hesitant about providing President Volodymyr Zelensky with long-range missiles.