U.S. Sues Apple, Accusing It of Maintaining an iPhone Monopoly

The lawsuit caps years of regulatory scrutiny of Apple’s wildly popular suite of devices and services, which have fueled its growth into a nearly $3 trillion public company.

Menendez Won’t Run as Democrat but Leaves Door Open to Independent Bid

Senator Robert Menendez of New Jersey faces federal bribery charges. His trial is scheduled to begin in May.

America First Legal, a Trump-Aligned Group, Is Spoiling for a Fight

The group, headed by the former Trump adviser Stephen Miller, has filed more than 100 legal actions against “woke” companies and others. But winning may be beside the point.

Appeals Court Considers Reviving Texas Migrant Law, Now on Hold

As dizzying legal developments sowed confusion along the border, an appeals court panel appeared split over whether Texas’ migrant arrest law should remain on hold while the court fight continues.

Chasing Clicks in the Jungle: Right-Wing Influencers Descend on the Darién Gap

The treacherous migrant crossing in Panama is drawing packs of American activists who are distorting how immigration is perceived, and debated, at home.

The Walkway to Nowhere: A Monument to Hungary’s Patronage Politics

A beacon for “anti-woke” conservatives abroad, Prime Minister Viktor Orban keeps his grip at home by doling out cash, critics say. Behold the treeless “treetop canopy walkway.”

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Hong Kong Adopts Sweeping Security Laws, Bowing to Beijing

The legislation targets “external interference” and the theft of state secrets, with implications for businesses, journalists, civil servants and others.

Supreme Court Won’t Block, for Now, Aggressive Texas Immigration Law

The law, which empowers local officials to arrest and deport migrants who enter the country without authorization, was challenged by the Biden administration as an affront to federal power.

Goon Squad Officer Is Sentenced to 20 Years in Mississippi Torture Cases

Six officers pleaded guilty last year to assaulting two Black men and shooting one of them in the mouth during a raid on their home.

Supreme Court Wary of States’ Bid to Limit Federal Contact With Social Media Companies

The justices tried to distinguish between persuading social media sites to take down posts, which is permitted, and coercing them, which violates the First Amendment.

Behind Putin’s Potemkin Vote, Real Support. But No Other Choices.

Many Russians say they back their president, but it is far less clear what they might do if they were given alternatives.

Food Experts Predict ‘Imminent’ Famine in Northern Gaza

The warning came amid an Israeli raid on Al-Shifa Hospital. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also agreed to send military and humanitarian officials to Washington to hear the Biden administration’s concerns.

A New Surge in Power Use Is Threatening U.S. Climate Goals

A boom in data centers and factories is straining electric grids and propping up fossil fuels.

How Trump Is Scrambling to Raise Cash

The former president is facing converging financial crunches as he and the Republican Party confront a shortfall against President Biden and the Democrats.

Long Lines of Russian Voters Signal Discontent With Putin’s Tenure

Many appeared to be heeding a call by the opposition to express frustration by showing up en masse at midday. “We don’t have any other options,” said one woman.

How Trump’s Allies Are Winning the War Over Disinformation

Their claims of censorship have successfully stymied the effort to filter election lies online.

As Putin Pitches His Vision, Voters Avert Their Gaze From the War

Vladimir V. Putin, casting himself as the only leader able to end the war in Ukraine, is all but assured another term in a rubber-stamp election this weekend.

Driving With Mr. Gil: A Retiree Teaches Afghan Women the Rules of the Road

Local lore says that one 82-year-old professor has probably taught more Afghan women drivers in a California town than there are in all Afghanistan. For them, it’s not about empowerment; it’s for groceries.

Judge Rules D.A. Can Stay on Trump Georgia Case With Ex-Boyfriend Stepping Down

The highly anticipated ruling cut a middle path between removing Fani T. Willis for a conflict of interest and her full vindication.

Powerful Realtor Group Agrees to Slash Commissions to Settle Lawsuits

The National Association of Realtors will pay $418 million in damages and will amend several rules that housing experts say will drive down housing costs.

Another Gaza Aid Convoy Ends in Violence, With at Least 20 Killed

The Gaza Health Ministry accused Israel of a “targeted” attack. Israel’s military denied the accusation, blaming Palestinian gunmen for the violence.