Climate Pledges Are Falling Short, and a Chaotic Future Looks More Like Reality

With an annual summit next month, the United Nations assessed progress on countries’ past emissions commitments. Severe disruption would be hard to avoid on the current trajectory.

U.S. Officials Had a Secret Oil Deal With the Saudis. Or So They Thought.

After Saudi leaders pushed to slash oil production despite a visit by President Biden, American officials have been left fuming that they were duped.

Democrats, on Defense in Blue States, Brace for a Red Wave in the House

“Reality is setting in”: With two weeks to go, Republicans are competing in Democratic bastions like New York, California, Oregon and even Rhode Island.

Rishi Sunak Wins Contest to Lead U.K. and Confront Economic Storm

After a period of chaos, Mr. Sunak, a Conservative, faces serious political and economic headwinds. He will be the first person of color and first Hindu to be prime minister.

Sunak’s Ascent Is a Breakthrough for Diversity, With Privilege Attached

Rishi Sunak’s ascent to the prime minister’s office is a significant milestone for Britain’s Indian diaspora. But for many, his immense personal wealth has made him less relatable.

Fearing a New Shellacking, Democrats Rush for Economic Message

In the final stretch before the 2022 midterm elections, some Democrats are pushing for a new message that acknowledges the pain of rising prices.10h agoBy JONATHAN WEISMAN and NEIL VIGDOR

Where Russians Retreated, Ukrainians Find Devastation

Returning to liberated towns, Ukrainians find destruction on a staggering scale, vital services cut, and the prospect of a lethal winter ahead.

China’s Leader Now Wields Formidable Power. Who Will Say No to Him?

Xi Jinping has created a new ruling elite packed with loyalist officials primed to elevate his agenda of bolstering national security and of turning China into a technological great power.

Boris Johnson Drops Bid to Return as U.K. Prime Minister

Pulling out of the race to succeed Liz Truss, the former prime minister eased a path for Rishi Sunak, his former chancellor of Britain’s treasury.

Math Scores Fell in Nearly Every State, and Reading Dipped on National Exam

The results, from what is known as the nation’s report card, offer the most definitive picture yet of the pandemic’s devastating impact on students.

Jan. 6 Panel Issues Subpoena to Trump, Setting Up Legal Battle Over Testimony

While the former president has suggested he might testify live before the committee, it was far more likely that the demand would lead to a legal fight.

Hasta la Vista? This Time, Boris Johnson May Say, ‘I’m Back.’

A comeback by Mr. Johnson is viewed as a very real possibility, delighting some Conservative Party lawmakers and repelling others.

As Inflation Stalks Europe, Leaders Shudder

The downfall of Britain’s prime minister served as a warning to all of the political peril that awaits those who fail to address the erosion of living standards, no matter the cause.

Liz Truss Resigns After 6 Chaotic Weeks, Igniting New Leadership Fight

The beleaguered British prime minister relinquished her office after just 44 days of political and economic tumult, the shortest tenure in British history.

How Taiwan’s ‘Adorable’ and Ambitious Diplomacy Aims to Keep the Island Safe

Even as China’s threats on reunification grow more pointed, most recently at the Communist Party congress, Taiwan is working creatively to bolster its alliances.

‘It Was Horror’: Ukrainians Share Grim Tales of Russian Occupation

With Russian soldiers pushed out of parts of the Kharkiv region, Ukrainian investigators have been overwhelmed with accounts of detentions, torture and missing relatives, as well as collaboration and property theft.

Putin Declares Martial Law in 4 Illegally Annexed Ukrainian Regions

The Russian leader also imposed restrictions in over two dozen areas in Russia, signaling an attempt to crack down on dissent at home.

Bread Prices Skyrocket as Inflation Grips Europe

The elevated costs of flour, nuts, eggs and even electricity are forcing bakers to increase their prices and cut their production.

Where Have All the Men in Moscow Gone?

Across the capital, there are noticeably fewer men at restaurants, stores and social gatherings. Many have been called up to fight in Ukraine. Others have fled to avoid being drafted.

Drones Embody an Iran-Russia Alliance Built on Hostility to the U.S.

Authoritarian regimes in Moscow and Tehran have in common international isolation, domestic crisis and conflict with the West.

Voters See Democracy in Peril, but Saving It Isn’t a Priority

A New York Times/Siena College poll found that other problems have seized voters’ focus — even as many do not trust this year’s election results and are open to anti-democratic candidates.

Right-Wing Leaders Mobilize Corps of Election Activists

Officials are prepared for aggressive challenges in midterm elections. “We’re going to adjudicate every battle,” Stephen K. Bannon said.

Republicans Gain Edge as Voters Worry About Economy, Times/Siena Poll Finds

With elections next month, independents, especially women, are swinging to the G.O.P. despite Democrats’ focus on abortion rights. Disapproval of President Biden seems to be hurting his party.

Strikes Hit Staging Ground for Troops in Russia’s Border Region

Explosions rocked Belgorod and the city of Donetsk on Sunday, signaling that the mayhem unleashed by Russia’s invasion is spreading far beyond the front lines.

‘Coffins Are Already Coming’: The Toll of Russia’s Chaotic Draft

Newly mobilized recruits are already at the front in Ukraine, a growing chorus of reports says, fighting and dying after only days of training.