Israeli Raid in Rafah Rescues 2 Hostages and Kills Dozens, Officials Say

The hostages, who had been held by Hamas, returned to Israel after a military operation that Gazan health officials said killed at least 67 Palestinians.

A ‘Democracy Party’ Like No Other: One of the World’s Biggest Elections

The celebration of the act of casting a vote has particular resonance in Indonesia, which until a few decades ago was a brutal dictatorship.

Favoring Foes Over Friends, Trump Threatens to Upend International Order

Former President Donald J. Trump suggested that he would incite Russia to attack “delinquent” U.S. allies, foreshadowing potentially far-reaching changes in the world order if he wins the White House again.

Big Burden of Migrant Influx Strains Denver

The city has marshaled resources for the new arrivals, but after Congress rejected a deal aimed at slowing the flow of migrants, its support system is starting to buckle.

An Outburst by Trump on NATO May Push Europe to Go It Alone

Many were alarmed by comments that he would “encourage” Russia to attack U.S. allies that didn’t pay into NATO, but European leaders were already pondering the prospect of an alliance without the United States.

Israel Says It Will Protect Civilians in a Gazan City It Is Determined to Invade

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that Israel would invade refugee-packed Rafah, but was drafting a plan to help people get out of harm’s way.

‘This Is Where I Want to Be’

Kibbutz Kfar Azza was evacuated after more than 60 residents were murdered and at least 18 were kidnapped on Oct. 7. But one family has returned.

‘It Is Suffocating’: A Top Liberal University Is Under Attack in India

A campaign to make the country an explicitly Hindu nation has had a chilling effect on left-leaning and secular institutions like Jawaharlal Nehru University.

U.N. Agency in Gaza Fought Hamas Infiltration; Not Hard Enough, Israel Says

The main U.N. agency in Gaza said it has long investigated claims of links, firing several employees over the years. Israel says it is a compromised organization too weak to protect itself.

Why the Age Issue Is Hurting Biden So Much More Than Trump

Both Donald J. Trump and President Biden are over 75. But voters are much less likely to worry that Mr. Trump is too old to serve.

Lost at Parkland: ‘Peter Was Always My Translator’

For one family, grieving the child they lost in the Parkland, Fla., school shooting is complicated by differences in language and culture.

Shocking Opposition Victory Throws Pakistan Into Chaos

The party of Imran Khan, the jailed former prime minister, took the most seats, humiliating the country’s military rulers and creating a political crisis.

Netanyahu Orders Evacuation Plan for City Where a Million Gazans Shelter

Many civilians in Rafah are sheltering in rickety tents made of plastic and wood and say there is nowhere left in Gaza to avoid Israeli shelling.

In Private Remarks to Arab Americans, Biden Aide Expresses Regrets on Gaza

In a closed-door meeting, the aide offered some of the administration’s clearest notes of contrition for its response to the Gaza war, a sign of rising Democratic pressure on President Biden.

For Voters, When Does Old Become Too Old?

Polling shows it’s a broad concern expressed about President Biden, not just one person’s opinion.

Jonathan Majors Had a History of Abuse in Relationships, Women Say

The actor denied physical abuse. Separately, he said he wasn’t told of accusations of misbehavior on the set of “Lovecraft Country.”

Supreme Court Seems Likely to Reject Challenge to Trump’s Eligibility

Justices across the ideological spectrum expressed skepticism about several aspects of a ruling from the Colorado Supreme Court, but there was little discussion of the Jan. 6 riot or Mr. Trump’s role in it.

Special Counsel’s Report Puts Biden’s Age and Memory in the Spotlight

After an inquiry concluded that President Biden was “well-meaning” but had “a poor memory,” he angrily fired back in an attempt at political damage control.

Putin Calls on U.S. to ‘Negotiate’ on Ukraine in Tucker Carlson Interview

In a two-hour interview, President Vladimir Putin of Russia was more direct than usual about how he sees his Ukraine invasion ending: not with a military victory, but a deal with the West.