Houthis Seize a Key Red Sea Island, Threatening Another Global Oil Route

The militia captured the island in the Bab al-Mandab Strait, a choke point for trade. Saudi Arabia also announced it had shut down a critical oil pipeline after a drone attack launched from Iraq.

Published: September 11, 2026, 3:22 pm

Inside an Ancient Lebanese City Engulfed by War

The Lebanese city of Tyre, one of the oldest metropolises in the world, has been left scarred.

Published: September 11, 2026, 4:25 am

As Russia Again Draws Near, a Frontline City Fears Obliteration This Time

The Ukrainian city of Izium still bears the scars of Russian occupation from four years ago. As Moscow’s forces approach, residents are bracing for the worst.

Published: September 11, 2026, 11:08 am

At BRICS Summit, China and India Vie for Influence

China sees the BRICS group as a vehicle for challenging American power. India wants to keep the group broad enough to avoid choosing sides.

Published: September 11, 2026, 4:48 am

Why Emerging Powers Keep Joining BRICS, Even When They Disagree

The leaders of China, Russia, India, Iran and other nations in the BRICS club gather in New Delhi this weekend, but wars and soaring energy prices divide them.

Published: September 11, 2026, 5:04 pm

Emma Bonino, Italian Campaigner for Civil Rights, Dies at 78

In nearly five decades in politics, Ms. Bonino wielded outsize influence on Italian discourse, helping erode the political sway of the Catholic Church.

Published: September 11, 2026, 12:47 pm

France Widens Sex-Trafficking Investigation Linked to Jeffrey Epstein

The lead prosecutor in Paris said investigators had identified 13 new potential victims of Mr. Epstein, the financier and sex offender, who was a part-time resident of the city.

Published: September 11, 2026, 6:07 am

For China, a Mock A.I. Attack on WeChat Signals a Dangerous New Era

The demonstration of a potent cyberweapon has exposed China’s vulnerabilities and added to the urgency of A.I. safety talks between Beijing and Washington.

Published: September 11, 2026, 8:13 am

Israel Destroys Underground Hezbollah Base in Southern Lebanon

The complex sat below Ali al-Taher ridge, a strategic hilltop that overlooks the region and that has seen intense fighting.

Published: September 11, 2026, 11:45 am

Police Uncover Scheme Using Fake Horse Passports to Traffic Animals

The police in Belgium, France, Ireland and the Netherlands say they suspect a fraud network of faking identities and duplicating microchips for hundreds of horses.

Published: September 11, 2026, 11:35 am

Organizers of Hong Kong Vigils for Tiananmen Massacre Sentenced to Prison

Chow Hang-tung, Lee Cheuk-yan and Albert Ho were given lengthy prison sentences under a national security law imposed on the city by Beijing.

Published: September 11, 2026, 6:53 am

Dopamine Sites Sell Nothing, and People Cannot Get Enough

Digital spaces that simulate indulgences like shopping and ordering food have taken off worldwide. Experts in human behavior say there are real reasons for their appeal.

Published: September 11, 2026, 2:02 am

Houthis Seize Strategic Red Sea Port, a Major Victory for Iranian Ally

The Iran-backed militia routed Yemeni government forces in Mokha, putting the group in a stronger position to attack ships in a crucial waterway for global trade.

Published: September 10, 2026, 12:31 pm

Moscow Claims Ukraine Planned to Start a War Between Russia and the U.K.

Britain warned that Russia uses disinformation to divide Ukraine from its international partners.

Published: September 10, 2026, 11:47 am

Colombia to Start Aerial Spraying of Coca Crops Despite Health Worries

The plan — quickly challenged by a local court — came days after Colombia’s president and the U.S. secretary of state, Marco Rubio, discussed stronger measures against drug trafficking.

Published: September 11, 2026, 5:37 pm

U.S. allies in Europe recall trans-Atlantic bonds after the 9/11 attacks.

As Europe grapples with an era of American retren

Published: September 11, 2026, 9:00 am

Consider Normandy for the Perfect Fall Weekend Biking Destination

On a ride through the French countryside from Dieppe to Bayeux, cyclists of all levels can explore beaches, cideries and historic towns.

Published: September 11, 2026, 8:03 am

A Succession Battle Erupts Over a Late Ugandan Monarch

Family members and royal leaders are jockeying for control in the Tooro Kingdom after its former boy king died last month. Elders chose a TV journalist to succeed him, but the royal family has objected.

Published: September 10, 2026, 2:16 pm

Toyohiro Akiyama, Japan’s Chain-Smoking ‘Space Antihero,’ Dies at 84

A journalist, he was the first Japanese person to enter space, joining a Soviet crew as part of a spectacular $35 million ratings stunt in 1990.

Published: September 11, 2026, 5:59 pm

Bayeux Mania

Cutting-edge conservation techniques allowed the famous tapestry to travel to England from France. The exhibition in London is shaping up to be a blockbuster.

Published: September 11, 2026, 2:26 am

Hobbyist Archaeologist Uncovers Finland’s Largest Viking-Age Coin Hoard

Out searching with a metal detector in his hometown, Kalle Lappinen found a historical treasure buried in an unexpected location.

Published: September 10, 2026, 2:55 pm

Trump Administration Says U.S. Will Work With Peru on Crime Crackdown

The Trump administration is taking an increasingly militarized approach to Latin America, and it has pushed governments across the region to work with U.S. forces.

Published: September 10, 2026, 2:05 pm

Choking Global Trade

Low rainfall and shrinking rivers are causing shipping bottlenecks, and higher prices, around the world.

Published: September 10, 2026, 12:15 pm

UK Sanctions Against Israeli Settlers Divide British Rabbis

Prominent rabbis reacted with a mix of support, condemnation and concern about the ramifications for Jews in Britain.

Published: September 11, 2026, 7:36 am

Ancient Tombs, Untouched by Looters, Are Found Under Peru’s Sands

One archaeologist called the tombs “the discovery of the decade” as the first burials from the Chimu kingdom to have escaped centuries of plunder.

Published: September 10, 2026, 1:28 pm

Cargo Ship Fire in Eastern China Kills 25

The ship was docked in the port city of Qingdao for repairs at the time of the blaze, whose cause remained unclear, according to state media.

Published: September 10, 2026, 6:22 am

Russian Drone Incursion Delayed Zelensky Flight to Oslo, Moldova Says

An airspace closure delayed the Ukrainian leader’s trip between Moldova and Norway, officials said. They did not confirm a claim by Norway’s prime minister that a drone had “almost hit” the plane.

Published: September 10, 2026, 5:35 am

With Messaging That Mirrors Putin’s, Germany’s Far-Right Party Gains Ground

Embracing positions extolled by the Kremlin, the Alternative for Germany party may govern for the first time in a German state.

Published: September 10, 2026, 2:44 am

Why Yemen Is Back on the Brink of War

The Houthi militia, the Yemeni government, Iran and Saudi Arabia all have reasons to escalate the conflict. Here’s what to know.

Published: September 10, 2026, 9:12 am

Carney, at a Cabinet Retreat, Considers Further Trade Strikes Against the U.S.

Canada’s retaliation this week against President Trump’s tariffs was met with more American tariffs and a closed U.S. border on some Canadian products.

Published: September 10, 2026, 12:22 pm

Kenneth Feinberg Recalls Running the 9/11 Compensation Fund

Kenneth Feinberg says the nearly three years he spent running the Sept. 11 compensation fund changed his life view forever.

Published: September 10, 2026, 8:09 am

After a Difficult Loss, Nigeria Has Become a Source of Pain for Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

Adichie has moved countless readers with her novels about Nigerians at home and abroad. After the death in Lagos of her toddler son, her homeland no longer feels as much like home.

Published: September 10, 2026, 1:05 pm

25 Years After 9/11, Al Qaeda Still Has a Home in Afghanistan

The Taliban claim that Afghanistan is no longer a sanctuary for terrorist groups, but Al Qaeda and others are still present, reviving old fears.

Published: September 10, 2026, 2:02 am

Where to See the World’s Bayeux Tapestry Replicas

There are full-size replicas in a U.S. sports arena, an abbey in Denmark and a home in rural New Zealand. There’s even a more modest version for those who don’t like the original’s nudity.

Published: September 10, 2026, 7:29 am

The ‘Forever War’ in Afghanistan: 25 Years in Pictures

From the first weeks after the Sept. 11 attacks to the chaotic U.S. withdrawal and return of the Taliban, The New York Times has documented a quarter-century of conflict and daily life in Afghanistan.

Published: September 10, 2026, 4:52 am

Gander Welcomed Americans in 2001. Now, U.S.-Canada Tensions Hit Home.

The Newfoundland town welcomed thousands of frightened airline passengers on Sept. 11, but 25 years later, mixed emotions run through anniversary plans amid an escalating trade war.

Published: September 10, 2026, 11:39 am

At Least 35 Dead, Dozens Missing After Ferry Fire in the Philippines

The June Aster was sailing from Manila to Coron, a popular tourist destination, when a fire broke out aboard the vessel.

Published: September 11, 2026, 10:00 am

Back to School, Now With A.I.

This year is shaping up to be a global experiment in education: Can students embrace tech innovation without losing critical thinking skills?

Published: September 10, 2026, 4:35 am

Federal Judge Poised to Dismiss Lawsuit Challenging Trump’s Library

The judge, in halting the pretrial fact-finding process, said President Trump’s claim of immunity could “dispose of the entire case” involving the library to be built in Miami.

Published: September 11, 2026, 6:16 pm

Trump Heads to Ireland for the Irish Open at His Golf Course

President Trump’s trip comes after a two-day Republican rally in Dallas, where he tried to energize voters amid fears that the party could face losses in the midterms.

Published: September 11, 2026, 6:25 pm

Women Special Operations Veterans Remember Their Battles

The only fraternal organization for women special operations veterans held a gala to mark the wars that began 25 years ago. It came as the Pentagon questions women’s roles in the military.

Published: September 11, 2026, 4:07 pm

Will Stark Warnings About AI Shape the Midterm Elections?

Stark warnings from A.I. researchers have reverberated across the country.

Published: September 11, 2026, 3:21 pm

Trump Wanted a New House Map in Missouri. Voters Got Chaos Instead.

The legal wrangling over a congressional map redrawn by Republicans has election officials, candidates and voters scrambling before November.

Published: September 11, 2026, 6:11 pm

Fact-Checking Trump’s Attacks on Democratic Senate Candidates

The president attacked three Democrats running for Senate this week with inaccurate claims to portray them as too extreme.

Published: September 11, 2026, 2:28 pm

Republicans Go All In on Trump

Shane Goldmacher, one of our national political correspondents, looks at the Republican candidates who spoke this week at their party’s unusual midterm convention, called a “Trumpapalooza.” Some other vulnerable candidates avoided it because of President Trump’s unpopularity.

Published: September 11, 2026, 7:18 pm

In Shanksville, commemorating the lasting legacy of Flight 93.

In Shanksville, Pa., the fa

Published: September 11, 2026, 1:42 pm

Trump Appears to Defend Iran War During 9/11 Anniversary Speech

The president appeared to embrace the idea that after 9/11, no risk can be tolerated, an echo of reasoning used by previous American officials in the “forever wars” that he has long denounced.

Published: September 11, 2026, 1:09 pm

C.I.A. Officer Found With Gold Bars in Basement Reaches Tentative Plea Deal

David J. Rush was fired from the C.I.A. after the F.B.I. found 303 gold bars in his Virginia home. Officials have said he created a fake classified program to funnel himself millions of dollars.

Published: September 11, 2026, 10:42 am

Holdout Juror in Lindsay Clancy’s Mistrial Highlights a Divide in America

The nation’s reaction to the 11-1 deadlock that resulted in a mistrial for Lindsay Clancy was, like the jury itself, fiercely and unbridgeably divided.

Published: September 11, 2026, 10:48 am

Afghan Woman Deported in First Use of Obscure Terrorism Court

It remains unclear whether the administration would seek to use the court again after successfully obtaining an order from its chief judge to expel the woman.

Published: September 11, 2026, 10:49 am

C.I.A. Releases Intelligence Sent to Clinton and Bush on Al Qaeda Before 9/11 Attacks

The spy agency released dozens of intelligence documents it had sent to Presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush, outlining what was known about Al Qaeda.

Published: September 11, 2026, 1:33 pm

A Running Event Reveals Anxieties in Leimert Park, a Black L.A. Neighborhood

When a Latino running club tried to host an event at Leimert Park, the heart of the city’s Black community, a social media firestorm broke out.

Published: September 11, 2026, 11:32 am

What Are Kalshi and Polymarket?

Prediction markets have taken off in popularity, drawing billions of dollars in trades. Some states have tried to ban them.

Published: September 11, 2026, 11:07 am

Influencers Invited to the Republican Midterm Convention Largely Avoided Talking About The Economy

Online media stars eager to promote President Trump and Republicans worked to find a message that would resonate with an audience that is struggling with an affordability crisis.

Published: September 11, 2026, 11:38 am

A Tireless Devotion to Flight 93 Heroes on Solemn Ground Near Shanksville

The passengers and crew on the United Airlines plane died for their country on Sept. 11. The workers at a memorial near the crash site in Pennsylvania have dedicated themselves to their story.

Published: September 11, 2026, 6:45 pm

Boy, 15, Drifted for Days on an Overturned Boat Before Rescue

The teenager survived in the Bering Sea off Alaska without food or water before a fishing vessel pulled him to safety, the Coast Guard said.

Published: September 11, 2026, 2:04 am

Pickles! (Live From the Minnesota State Fair)

World-class pickle experts explain how to find a great one, and how to make your own safely at home.

Published: September 11, 2026, 2:04 am

DNA From Cigarette Leads to Arrest in Unsolved Murder

An arrest in Washington State came about after a cigarette butt was flicked away during a traffic stop.

Published: September 11, 2026, 2:03 am

How Trump Is Using the Postal Service to Intervene in Elections

Our politics reporter Reid Epstein explains how the Trump administration is using the Postal Service to intervene in mail-in voting in state elections.

Published: September 11, 2026, 8:08 am

How Our Photographer Took This 9/11 Photo

Our photographer Chang W. Lee describes how he took the picture of the north tower of the World Trade Center collapsing on Sept. 11, 2001.

Published: September 11, 2026, 3:36 am

In This State, Both Parties Jockey With a Power ‘Trifecta’ Up for Grabs

The fight for the Michigan Statehouse is unique. President Trump is unpopular, like in other states, but Democrats are the incumbents in Lansing, and Abdul El-Sayed might be a drag down ticket.

Published: September 11, 2026, 7:36 am

Trump’s Grand Midterm Convention Finale: ‘I’m a Little Bit Tired of Politics’

The president made clear as his convention wrapped up that he wants to carry his party through a tough midterms. He just won’t go too far out of his way to do it.

Published: September 11, 2026, 10:01 am

Vance, Eying 2028, Relishes the Spotlight at Trump’s Convention

The vice president, widely seen as a potential White House candidate, sought to use his speech in Dallas to show a more personal side to the MAGA faithful.

Published: September 10, 2026, 10:11 pm

Indelible, Unshakable, but Now Fading: Views From Sept. 11, 2001

Times photographers were on the scene and spread across the city to capture the attacks and their aftermath in images that are, to this day, too heart-wrenching to look at, and too important to look away from.

Published: September 11, 2026, 6:23 am

7 Takeaways From Trump’s Republican Midterm Convention

On the second night of the Republican gathering in Dallas, Vice President JD Vance was the headliner. But President Trump returned to center stage.

Published: September 11, 2026, 9:02 am

“Think of it: $22 trillion coming into this country.”

Published: September 10, 2026, 7:49 pm

“We delivered the largest tax cuts in American history.”

Published: September 10, 2026, 7:46 pm

“I built almost 2,000 miles of wall.”

Published: September 10, 2026, 7:39 pm

“Now we’re cutting your prices by 50, 60, 70, 80 and, a couple of cases, 90 percent.”

Published: September 10, 2026, 7:47 pm