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.

How Trump’s Policy Agenda Runs Through One Federal Court, in Texas

For years, conservative litigants flocked to Judge Reed O’Connor’s district. Now, North Texas has become a favorite destination of the Justice Department.

Long Lines for Gas in Iran Show War and U.S. Blockade Squeezing Supply

The government is struggling to meet a shortfall in fuel and is wary that higher prices at the pump could stir unrest.

China Says 261 Foreigners From 23 Countries Are Missing in Tibet Flood

The disclosure offered one of the clearest pictures yet of the disaster on the Chinese side of the border, where the authorities have released few details.

Deportees Recount Harrowing Journeys to Africa: Shackles, a ‘Freezer’ and Blows

Ten deportees who described violent treatment by ICE said they spent months in detention before being sent to countries where they had no ties.

Warsh, After Talking Tough on Inflation, Faces a ‘No-Win Situation’ on Rates

How Meta’s $17.1 Billion Social Media Settlement Came Together

State attorneys general spent months in negotiations. Then, as its legal losses mounted, the company’s new top lawyer brought a huge settlement to the table.

U.S. Reaches Deal for Control of 65 Billion Barrels of Venezuela’s Oil Reserves

The stake, which is almost as much as all proven reserves in the U.S., points to an effort to achieve asset dominance over energy in the Western Hemisphere.

For Trump, the Iran War Is Stuck Between Combat and Genuine Peace

The war has deteriorated over the past six months into President Trump’s own version of a “forever war,” with no clear goals and no end in sight.

‘Immense’ Devastation as Nepal Continues Search for 2,400 Missing in Floods

As rescue efforts entered their fourth day, the scale of destruction came into focus, signaling a daunting recovery for the vulnerable nation.

Carney Has Canadians’ Support on Trump. Now Comes the Hard Part.

The U.S.-Canada trade war has galvanized Canadians behind their prime minister’s decision to walk away from negotiations. What happens when the time comes for talks to restart?

Six Months In, Iran’s Regime Stands and U.S. Goals Remain Unmet

President Trump’s replacement of a military war with a heightened economic one is not expected to alter Iran’s strategy.

Why Many Iranians Are Losing Hope

Iranians have become increasingly desperate, as they grapple with an economic crisis and become more skeptical about President Trump’s motives.

New Nepal Flood Warning Clouds Desperate Search for Survivors

The Nepali police warned people to head for safety because of the threat of more water. But China said that the risk of a Tibetan lake overflowing had decreased.

Disaster Experts Say Nepal Glacier Collapse Was Difficult to Predict

Inside Afghanistan’s Secret Schools for Girls

The Taliban have banned education for millions of Afghan girls. Times journalists examined classrooms where students, teachers and parents continue to resist by defying the rules.

Where Drones Cannot See, the Ukraine War Is a Deadly Game of Cat and Mouse

Russian troops are trying to infiltrate the vast, overgrown reservoir basin of a dam they blew up three years ago as Ukrainian soldiers hunt them at close quarters.

Rescuers Scour Himalayan Valleys for Survivors After Devastating Flood

More than 1,000 people were missing in Nepal and the Tibet region of China after a torrent of mud, water and ice swept away villages and bridges. Officials said at least 335 people had been killed.

Republicans Are Caught in a Bind With Trump as Midterms Near

President Trump’s pull with the party base is clear and his resources are vast. But his low approval ratings make him a liability with swing voters.

Russian Sanctions Are Fueling a Canadian Car Theft Epidemic

Russia is the largest destination for stolen Canadian cars. Smugglers are meeting the demand of a booming black market.

Saudi Response to Houthis’ Attacks on Ships May Be a New War

Analysts say that weeks of Houthi attacks on Saudi targets have brought the kingdom and the Iranian-backed militia to the brink of full-blown conflict, and could open a new front in the Iran war.

From ‘Fortress North America’ to All-Out Trade War: How the U.S.-Canada Talks Collapsed

Detailed accounts of the final hours of the negotiations show that, while the United States offered Canada what it said was the best deal of any country, what Canada had to give up in exchange was seen as unthinkable.

What Happened to the Coveted Western Tanks Sent to Ukraine?

Ukraine pleaded for the expensive weapons, and ultimately got them, but drones have rendered them almost unusable.

Study’s Alarming Finding: At Least 1 in 4 N.F.L. Players Gets Brain Disease

Researchers said the actual prevalence of C.T.E., the degenerative brain disease, may be much higher.

How to Minimize Risk if Your Child Plays Football

Supreme Court Allows Trump to Pursue Mail Voting Limits, for Now

President Trump’s executive order creates “state citizenship lists” and directs the Postal Service to decide who gets a mail-in ballot

Trump Quietly Asserts Control Over Postal Service Amid Plans to Overhaul Voting

The Data Center Backlash Bursts Into the Midterms

With opposition to the centers mounting, many Democrats and a growing number of Republicans are campaigning against them.

Jared Kushner and Hakeem Jeffries Meet Privately as Midterm Attacks Fly

President Trump’s son-in-law and the man in line to be speaker of a Democratic-led House discussed how Democrats and the administration could work together.

Iranians Feel the Toll of U.S. Economic Sanctions

Residents in Tehran are experiencing the effects of the “economic D-Day” that President Trump threatened against Iran last week.

What Canadian Goods Will Take Trump’s 50% Tariffs? Some Pretty Strange Items.

Buoys, dog muzzles, capes, national flags and “base metal statuettes” from Canada are now more expensive for U.S. shoppers.

Trump’s Top Trade Representative Details Offer That Canada Rejected

Four Years Ago, a Crypto Boss Went Missing. Now His Successor Has.

The mysterious collapse of a European cryptocurrency exchange helps to explain why the industry hasn’t shaken off its reputation as a magnet for criminals.

Canada-U.S. Trade War Escalates as Talks Collapse

Negotiations to stave off new U.S. levies ended in an impasse. U.S. tariffs on Canada, and retaliatory tariffs on the U.S., will come into effect.

Carney Stands Up to Trump in Trade War Despite the Risks

Canada’s prime minister, Mark Carney, walked away from what he thought was a bad trade deal. Many Canadians are behind him, but it will be costly.

Polling Chaos Could Create Big Problems for American Politics

Bad polls and misleading betting odds are sowing serious confusion about candidate strength and voter sentiment ahead of the midterms and 2028.

Who Has the Last Say in Lebanon? Hezbollah and the State Both Say They Do.

President Joseph Aoun took office with a popular mandate to reassert control after the militant group dragged the country back into war with Israel.

The Message Behind Trump’s Threats of ‘Economic Warfare’ Against Iran

President Trump’s warnings of an “economic D-Day” carry a clear signal to Iran that he does not want to go back to war.

Iran Must Plan to Overcome ‘Unjust’ U.S. Sanctions, Top Tehran Official Says

Spike in ‘Dark’ Oil Tankers in Gulf Raises Risk of Catastrophic Spills

Giorgia Meloni Cuts the Hard Right a Path to Power

In a rare interview, the onetime political outcast reflects on her route from “the uncomfortable side of history” to the threshold of leading Italy’s most durable postwar government.

How Harvard’s Epic Fight With Trump Is Costing the University

The federal government has slowed Harvard’s funding, despite the university’s legal victories. The conflict is forcing hard choices on campus.