The effect of Israel’s total siege has become “catastrophic,” doctors say. Food, water and medicine shortages are prompting a surge of preventable illnesses, and deaths.
More cardinals from more countries than ever will gather in the Sistine Chapel starting Wednesday to choose a new pope at a precarious time for the church.
Sydney Towle’s videos have drawn an enormous audience on TikTok, where her followers praise and support her. On Reddit, an army of skeptics was determined to paint her as a fraud.
This is the first significant personnel overhaul of top White House aides, and the kind of shake-up President Trump has sought to avoid in his second term.
New details deepen questions about the deportations, showing that El Salvador’s president pressed for assurances that the migrants were really members of the Tren de Aragua gang.
New details revealed by The Times show that the failures on Jan. 29 before an Army helicopter crashed into a jet near Reagan National Airport were far more complex than previously known.
Federal Judge Strikes Down Trump’s Use of Alien Enemies Act to Deport Venezuelans
The ruling, which is limited to the Southern District of Texas, prohibited the administration from using the wartime law because the president’s claims about a Venezuelan gang do not add up to an “invasion.”
World Liberty Financial has eviscerated the boundary between private enterprise and government policy in ways without precedent in modern American history.
Visitors to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial on the anniversary of the fall of Saigon said they still felt sadness and fury. And some, at last, had a sense of closure.
The Trump administration did not immediately provide details about the agreement, and it was not clear what it meant for the future of U.S. military support for Ukraine.
Gates Foundation Is Rattled by Trump’s Threat to Its Mission
As the Trump administration dismantles foreign aid, Bill Gates, whose philanthropy is devoted to global health, is trying to talk to anyone with the president’s ear.
President Trump has wielded the presidency as an instrument of blunt power, ignoring the howls of outrage from Democrats and daring largely docile Republicans to challenge the limits of his authority.
The election was dominated by Mr. Trump and his relentless focus on Canada. Pierre Poilievre, the opposition leader, lost the seat he had held for 20 years.
A Russian Missile Blew Apart These Kyiv Apartments, and a Decades-Old Community
“It feels like I lost my whole extended family,” one survivor said.
Justices Appear Skeptical of School District in Student Disability Rights Case
The case is being watched closely by disability rights groups, which warned that arguments by a school district could threaten broader protections for disabled people.
Hundreds of lawyers and other staff members are fleeing the arm of the agency that defends constitutional rights, which appointees intend to reshape to enact President Trump’s agenda.
The Trump administration has given more time to “new media” and outlets that are more supportive of the president’s policies.
Amid Uncertainty About U.S. Support, Ukraine Pins Its Hopes on Innovation
Ukraine has adapted strategies and weapons during its fight against Russia. It is now banking on expanding the use of domestically produced drones, even though American arms remain crucial.
One Key to a Successful Campaign for Pope? Act Like You’re Not Campaigning.
Crucial meetings will be held this week in which contenders begin jockeying in earnest for the job of leading the Roman Catholic Church.
The United States has been pushing Ukraine to accept a peace plan that seems in part a gift to Moscow. But the short meeting of the leaders, and subsequent comments, appeared to be a change in tone.
With a Bounty on His Head, a Critic of China Runs in Canada’s Election
After Joe Tay set up a run for Parliament, China issued a warrant for his arrest and coordinated online attacks on his candidacy.
Many of President Trump’s actions have been seen as benefiting Russia either directly or indirectly, so much so that Russian officials have celebrated some of his moves.
Skepticism has grown of his efforts to expand his authority and of his handling of issues long seen as strengths for him, including the economy and immigration.
A draft document outlines steep cuts or the elimination of funding for programs that provide child care, housing assistance, foreign aid and health research.
The phone number used in the Signal chat could also be found in a variety of places, including on social media and a fantasy sports site.
Mangione Pleads Not Guilty as U.S. Seeks Death Penalty
The judge warned Attorney General Pam Bondi to temper her statements about Luigi Mangione to ensure a fair trial on charges of killing a health insurance executive.
In Ukraine, memories of Russia’s annexation are fresh and resentments run high, leaving the country’s president few choices on the latest American peace plan.
The attack, which killed at least 12 people, was the deadliest on Ukraine’s capital in nearly a year. President Trump called on President Vladimir V. Putin to “STOP!” in a post on social media.
White House officials are eschewing normal legal processes as they rush to ramp up deportations, saying there is no time to afford unauthorized immigrants any rights — and that they don’t deserve them anyway.
On Major Economic Decisions, Trump Blinks, and Then Blinks Again
President Trump has said his punishing tariffs would force companies to build factories in the United States. But it is far from clear that they will have the effects he predicted.
Ms. Adams, the City Council speaker, won endorsements from Letitia James, the state attorney general, and from three major unions including District Council 37.
China Has an Army of Robots on Its Side in the Tariff War
Enormous investments in factory equipment and artificial intelligence are giving China an edge in car manufacturing and other industries.
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