Leaked Files Show the Secret World of China’s Hackers for Hire

China has increasingly turned to private companies in campaigns to hack foreign governments and control its domestic population.

A U.S.-Built Spacecraft Lands on the Moon for the First Time Since 1972

Odysseus was the first privately built vehicle to make it to the moon, and points to a future in which NASA, companies and others rely on commercial lunar delivery services.

For Women Undergoing I.V.F. In Alabama, What Now?

Some women wonder whether they will now have to pay to keep extra embryos stored permanently, or face criminal charges if they are disposed of.

Instagram’s Uneasy Rise as a News Site

In this year’s presidential election, more people are turning to Instagram for news, even as the platform tries de-emphasizing “political content.”

Biden Mulling Plan That Could Restrict Asylum Claims at the Border

The action under consideration could prevent people from making asylum claims during border crossing surges. The White House says it is far from a decision on the matter.

Arizona Refuses to Send Murder Suspect to New York Over Bragg’s Policies

The Maricopa County attorney in Arizona said she would fight to keep a man who authorities believe bludgeoned a woman to death in a New York City hotel.

In Latin America, Guards Don’t Control Prisons, Gangs Do

Intended to fight crime, Latin American prisons have instead become safe havens and recruitment centers for gangs, fueling a surge in violence.

Where Hostage Families and Supporters Gather, for Solace and Protest

A plaza in Tel Aviv has become a home away from home. “If I don’t know what to do, I come here,” one relative said.

U.S. Vetoes Security Council Cease-Fire Resolution

The United States said the resolution could have disrupted its negotiations to free hostages and secure a temporary cease-fire, but its vote drew outcry from many diplomats and aid workers.

Supreme Court Won’t Hear New Case on Race and School Admissions

The decision, along with an order this month declining to block West Point’s admissions program, suggests that most justices are not eager to immediately explore the limits of its ruling from June.

Strongmen Find New Ways to Abuse Interpol, Despite Years of Fixes

The international police organization has toughened oversight of its protocols, which autocrats have used to pursue dissidents. But the autocrats have adapted.

Wife, Protector and Now Political Heir: Yulia Navalnaya Rallies Russians

The wife of Russia’s most famous opposition leader long shunned the spotlight, but his death in prison may make that impossible. “I have no right to give up,” she said.

Navalny’s Widow Pledges to Carry On Opposition Leader’s Work

The sudden death of Aleksei Navalny left a vacuum in Russia’s opposition. His wife, Yulia Navalnaya, signaled that she would try to fill the void.

Inside Aleksei Navalny’s Final Months, in His Own Words

Trump. Indian food. Matthew Perry. And books, books, books. Excerpts from letters obtained by The Times show Mr. Navalny’s active mind, even amid brutal prison conditions.

The $2.8 Billion Hole in U.S. Sanctions on Iran

A Times investigation reveals how lax government oversight allowed shadowy oil tankers, covered by American insurance, to fund Iran’s regime.