THE NEW YORK TIMES – MONDAY, AUGUST 31, 2026

Millions of Dollars in Secret Spending Could Upend the 2026 Midterms

At least $1 billion from anonymous donors is flowing into the midterm elections. Dark money is not new, but it now permeates nearly every major contest.

U.S. and Iran Exchange Strikes Overnight After Monthlong Calm

The renewed attacks were the latest sign that the war that began six months ago appears far from over.

G20 Finance Officials Gather in U.S. as Iran War Grips Global Economy

These Generals Fought for Israel. Now They See ‘Jewish Terrorism’ as the Threat.

A growing number of former Israeli generals, intelligence officials and prime ministers are accusing settlers in the West Bank of committing ethnic cleansing with government support. “Once a society behaves this way,” one said, “that society is doomed.”

Russia Torments Kyiv With New Tactic of Nonstop Waves of Drones

The nearly constant air raids, a shift from years of largely overnight attacks, have left residents exhausted and on edge.

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