Inside the Deal to Drop Trump’s $10 Billion Suit Against the I.R.S.

Talks among lawyers with allegiance to President Trump were so closely held that some senior White House officials told others that they were blindsided.

Trump Administration Sees Striking Exodus of Legal Talent

The departure of more than 10,000 lawyers has left some agencies without sufficient staff and has boosted the ranks of state attorneys general offices.

Trump Sends Tougher Terms to Iran for Peace Framework, Officials Say

His changes to the proposed deal were potentially designed to speed up the process by pressuring Iran to accept the current framework, one official said.

Ukraine’s Military Doesn’t Always Welcome Criticism. But That’s Her Job.

Olha Reshetylova has been tasked by the government with overseeing soldiers’ rights. Some commanders resent her, but she says her work makes the armed forces stronger.

Inside the Ebola Epicenter, the Virus Rages With Little to Stop It

A remote gold mining town in the Democratic Republic of Congo is under siege, as medical workers struggle to beat back a surge of deaths and infections.

Is JD Vance the 2028 Front Runner? Trump Has Questions.

President Trump appears to see the matter of his heir as unsettled, adding a layer of tension to his relationship with the vice president.

Across the Middle East, Muslims Mark Eid Amid War and Crisis

From Iran to Gaza, Eid al-Adha celebrations were muted as war dragged on and shortages of food and fuel roiled the region.

Hegseth’s Message to Asian Partners: Do More to Get More

At a security conference in Singapore, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told Asian military leaders how they could get to “the front of the line” for U.S. assistance.

In Carroll Lawsuits Inquiry, Scrutiny Turns Toward Private Citizens Who Antagonized Trump

The Justice Department is said to be examining the funding of lawsuits brought by E. Jean Carroll, an author, against President Trump.

Uncertainty Hangs Over Talks as U.S. Says It Is Close to Agreement

An emerging “memorandum of understanding,” which could lead to the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, still needs approval from President Trump.

Russian Drone Hits Romanian Apartment Building, Officials Say

Romania is a NATO country, and the security alliance condemned “Russia’s recklessness” for an episode that sharply escalated tensions with Moscow.

France’s Far Right Has 2 Leaders. They Don’t Always Have One Voice.

Marine Le Pen and her protégé, Jordan Bardella, lead presidential polls. They are united on curbing immigration but split recently on economic policy.

U.S. and Iran Trade Strikes, Further Threatening Negotiations

The U.S. said Iran had launched a ballistic missile toward Kuwait. Iran said it had targeted an unspecified U.S. base in retaliation for earlier strikes

Mideast Is Baffled by Trump’s Call for Wider Recognition of Israel

‘Up for Grabs’: Can Democrats Sway Young Men Who Have Soured on Trump?

Many Gen Z men who voted for the president are dismayed by his time in office. But they are not hearing an appealing pitch from Democrats, either.

Pressure Grows on Spain’s Leader After Police Raid His Party Office

After a judge accused his party of corruption, Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez of Spain has faced mounting calls to resign.46m agoBy Jason Horowitz

Fighting Flares in Lebanon, Complicating U.S.-Iran Peace Talks

Israeli strikes killed at least 31 people in Lebanon on Tuesday, the country’s health ministry said, as Israel intensified attacks against Hezbollah. The fighting cast further doubt on fragile negotiations to end the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran.

After 88 Days of Censored News, TV and Chat, Iranians Are Coming Back Online

After three months, the government is letting people connect with the world again. But not everyone has access, and those who do wonder how long it will last.

Inside Xi Jinping’s Strategy to Export Ideas on State Control

When a remote Pacific village asked for help with rowdy youth, the Chinese police arrived with a surveillance system. Then came the backlash.

Paxton’s Texas Victory Creates a New Battleground for Senate Control

Democrats still face an uphill battle, but many of them — and some Republicans — say the scandal-plagued Ken Paxton’s win could put the state in play.

Tensions Rise as Iran Threatens to Retaliate Against U.S. Strikes

The threat came hours after American military forces renewed attacks in southern Iran, even as fragile diplomacy efforts to end the war continued.

Global Oil Price Rises After U.S. Strikes in Iran Cloud Peace Deal

As Trump Politicizes Justice Dept., Prosecutors Struggle With Grand Juries

Judges and grand juries have increasingly lost faith in the Justice Department as President Trump uses it to reward his friends and go after his opponents.

Evolving Warfare Connects the Conflicts in Ukraine and Iran

Aspects such as drone technology and diplomacy show how the wars intersect on the battlefield and in global alignments, providing a model for future conflicts.

Iceland, Rattled by Trump, Weighs Joining the E.U.

Iceland has stood apart from the rest of Europe. But President Trump’s threats to Greenland have provoked a reconsideration.