Trump Says He’s Cutting Off Trade Negotiations With Canada

President Trump said he was motivated by an ad, paid for by the province of Ontario, that featured Ronald Reagan criticizing tariffs in a 1987 radio address.

With Power Move on Rare Earths, China Plays Both Victim and Bully

By weaponizing its dominance in rare earths, Beijing is echoing the same tactics it once decried, and is potentially alienating nations it wants to court.

U.S. Charges N.B.A. Coach and Players in Gambling Schemes

More than 30 people were indicted on Thursday in a case involving insider bets on basketball games and poker games rigged by Mafia families.

Vance Says International Security Force Will Take Lead on Disarming Hamas

Vice President JD Vance spoke from Israel, as he wrapped up a visit aimed at shoring up a fragile cease-fire between Israel and Hamas.

How China Raced Ahead of the United States on Nuclear Power

The U.S. once led. Now, it’s trying to catch up to China, which has nearly as many reactors under construction as the rest of the world combined.

How Europe Is Trying to Turn Frozen Russian Assets Into Cash for Ukraine

European Union officials could reach an agreement today on a plan for a loan to Ukraine backed by Kremlin money that has been frozen in a Belgian financial institution.

Trump Imposes Sanctions on Russian Oil Companies

President Trump’s move underscores a new degree of frustration with President Vladimir Putin after a plan for the two leaders to meet in Budapest fell apart.

At a Mass Burial in Gaza, Palestinians Mourn the Unknown Dead

Under the terms of a cease-fire deal, Israel and Hamas have been exchanging remains, but Gaza’s medical authorities have not been able to identify many of them.

In a Reversal, Trump Will Not Meet With Putin in Coming Weeks

The back-and-forth was the latest example of President Trump teasing a breakthrough, only to be pulled back by President Vladimir Putin of Russia.

With Cease-Fire, Some Pro-Palestinian Protesters Look Back, Ruefully

Activists welcome the truce. But the backlash to their demonstrations, some said, offered sobering lessons about power and politics.

Trump Is Said to Demand Justice Dept. Pay Him $230 Million for Past Cases

Senior department officials who were defense lawyers for President Trump and those in his orbit are now in jobs that typically must approve any such payout.

The Louvre’s Attraction Is Its History. That’s Also Its Weakness.

The brazen robbery on Sunday has put a spotlight on security protocols in the sprawling museum, which have been tested over the years by break-ins and thefts.

Clashes in Gaza Reveal Cease-Fire’s Fragility, With Rougher Road Ahead

Sunday’s violence was short-lived, but analysts expect more clashes between Israel and Palestinian militants to put the truce under strain.

Where Does the Israel-Hamas Cease-Fire Stand?

Amazon Disruption Forces Hundreds of Websites Offline for Hours

Amazon Web Services, a cloud service provider, said most services were back up. Hulu, Snapchat and the British government’s official site were among those affected.

Colombia’s Leader Accuses U.S. of Murder, Prompting Trump to Halt Aid

President Gustavo Petro said a U.S. strike in the Caribbean had killed a fisherman. President Trump said he would cut aid and impose new tariffs on Colombia.

In China, a Forbidden Question Looms: Who Leads After Xi?

Xi Jinping seems to believe that only his continued rule can secure China’s rise. But as he ages, choosing a successor will become riskier and more difficult.

Shutdown Fight Reopens Debate in G.O.P. Over Health Care

The showdown has highlighted Republicans’ failure to produce an alternative to Obamacare, which many assail but concede is too politically risky to undo.

Wealthy Americans Are Spending. People With Less Are Struggling.

Data show a resilient economy. But that largely reflects spending by the rich, while others pull back amid high prices and a weakening labor market.

It’s 2025, and Democrats Are Still Running Against Trump

In New Jersey, Virginia and beyond, voters see ads linking Republican candidates to President Trump. Some Democratic strategists see a missed opportunity.

Ukraine Braces for New Talks Without the Leverage of New Missiles

President Trump backed off selling Tomahawk missiles to Kyiv, opting instead for talks with Russia. Still, Ukraine’s negotiating position has strengthened since the summer.

The Shutdown Is Stretching On. Trump Doesn’t Seem to Mind.

As the shutdown nears a fourth week, President Trump has pushed his political opponents to further dig in.

U.S. Military Plans to Fire Artillery Over California Freeway

Gov. Gavin Newson called the plans to fire over Interstate 5 today an “absurd show of force.” The Marine Corps is celebrating its 250th anniversary.

Santos Is Released After Trump Commutes His 7-Year Sentence

George Santos’s lawyer said the disgraced former congressman was freed from a prison on Friday. He served less than three months on his fraud conviction.

Ukraine Braces for New Talks Without the Leverage of New Missiles

President Trump decided against selling Tomahawk missiles to Kyiv, opting instead for talks with Russia. Still, Ukraine’s negotiating position has strengthened.

Putin’s Trump Strategy: Lots of Flattery, and Talk of Business Deals

After Thursday’s phone call with President Vladimir Putin of Russia, President Trump appeared to express doubts about giving Ukraine more powerful weapons.

7 Takeaways From the First N.Y.C. Mayoral Debate

Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa sparred over serious topics like the Israel-Hamas war and President Trump, and more curious ones like parades.

John Bolton Is Indicted Over Handling of Classified Information

Mr. Bolton, a Trump aide turned critic, is part of a string of Trump foes to become prosecutorial targets. But his case picked up in the Biden administration.

After ‘Horrors,’ Israeli Hostages Taste Freedom and Savor Family Reunions

Some former captives have been sent home from the hospital. But a doctor said they all had “endured untold adversity” in their time in Gaza’s tunnels.

China’s Rare Earth Restrictions Aim to Beat U.S. at Its Own Game

Beijing’s latest effort to weaponize global supply chains is modeled on the American technology controls that it has long criticized.

China Fans Patriotic Sentiment as Trade War With U.S. Heats Up

Chinese state media is rallying the public and posting old propaganda footage, but officials are also careful to leave room for talks with President Trump.

Oval Office Becomes a Diorama of Power Dynamics as Trump Goes After Rivals

Unwilling to fight for their institutions’ independence, officials watched as President Trump continued his pursuit of control over law enforcement.

Trump Administration Authorizes Covert C.I.A. Action in Venezuela

The development comes as the U.S. military is planning its own possible escalation, and drawing up options for President Trump.

Trump Reshapes Federal Work Force as Shutdown Drags On

Signs grew on Wednesday that President Trump was using the fiscal stalemate to enact sweeping changes.

ICE Is Cracking Down on Chicago. Some Chicagoans Are Fighting Back.

Residents have begun forming volunteer groups to monitor their neighborhoods. Others honk their horns or blow whistles when they see immigration agents nearby.

Trump Targets Democratic Districts by Halting Billions During Shutdown

The Trump administration has frozen or canceled nearly $28 billion primarily located in Democratic-led districts, according to an analysis by The Times.

Spies, Burgers and Bombs: After a New War, Old Wounds Resurface in Tehran

A deep sense of unease has gripped Iran since U.S. and Israeli airstrikes in June. Residents said they felt rattled, and worried about what might come next.

First Burials to Be Held for Israelis Returned From Gaza

Hamas has handed over the bodies of eight people, but says it is struggling to find the remains of others in Gaza after two years of war.

For Israel, Hamas and Trump’s Peace Plan, Now Comes the Hard Part

Hamas released hostages and agreed to abide by a cease-fire, but persuading it to lay down its arms is another matter.

Israel Identifies 2 Bodies Handed Over by Hamas

The return of the remains of four former captives has spurred anger that more were not retrieved. The devastation in Gaza is likely to make the task harder.

Will the Supreme Court Use a Louisiana Case to Gut the Voting Rights Act?

The justices have shown a willingness to chip away at the landmark civil rights legislation. A Louisiana case could unravel much of its remaining power.

Ukraine’s Formula for Peace: Fewer Talks, More Weapons

As Russia rebuffs President Trump’s diplomatic push, President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine is heading again to the White House, this time seeking missiles.