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, 2:37 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, 2:00 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 10, 2026, 9:22 pm

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, 2:43 am

Why Emerging Powers Keep Joining BRICS, Even When They Disagree

Leaders of China, Russia, India and other BRICS club nations meet in New Delhi this weekend, but wars and soaring energy prices threaten to undermine unity.

Published: September 10, 2026, 10:12 pm

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, 2:17 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

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

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

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

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

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, 2:03 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 10, 2026, 2:00 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 10, 2026, 11:22 am

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

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

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

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

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

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, 2:02 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, 2:02 am

In a Divided Michigan, Both Parties Think They Can Take Total Control

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, 2:00 am

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

The president made clear as his midterm 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 10, 2026, 10:40 pm

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 10, 2026, 10:07 pm

7 Takeaways From the 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, 1:22 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

“We have banned corporate tycoons from buying up our housing stock because we hold the simple belief that American homes ought to go to the American people.”

Published: September 10, 2026, 7:21 pm

“Under Donald Trump’s leadership, we’ve created one million new jobs. And unlike the last administration, where most of the job growth went to illegal aliens, 100 percent of the job growth in the United States of America is going to American citizens, which is exactly where it belongs.”

Published: September 10, 2026, 7:09 pm

“When Medicaid programs for homeless or expecting mothers in states like Minnesota and Wisconsin, they began to fall apart because the money that you had paid to support those expectant mothers was going to fraudsters. Here’s what the Democrats did: They refused to prosecute the crime.”

Published: September 10, 2026, 7:05 pm

“Americans who were finishing school suddenly found themselves competing not against their fellow Americans for jobs, but against 25 million new illegal immigrants.”

Published: September 10, 2026, 6:55 pm

Hawaii Governor Asks Trump for Help as State Copes With Hurricane’s Damage

Kauai residents could be without power for days, or even weeks, after Hurricane Lowell left widespread destruction across the island.

Published: September 10, 2026, 6:08 pm

Fears of a Democratic Wave Push Texas to Center Stage at G.O.P. Convention

A parade of speakers focused on crucial races in the reliably red Texas, where Democrats are running close, or even ahead, of Republican nominees.

Published: September 10, 2026, 7:13 pm

What to Know About Missouri’s High-Stakes Election Map Battle

A dizzying volley of court rulings in recent days has created widespread confusion about which congressional boundaries will be in effect in November.

Published: September 10, 2026, 5:53 pm

Fox News Didn’t See a Ratings Bump During Trump’s Republican Convention Speech

A typical prime-time audience on Fox News tuned in for an atypical presidential speech.

Published: September 10, 2026, 5:11 pm

Dozens of Protesters Gather Outside the Republican Midterm Convention in Dallas

Published: September 10, 2026, 4:34 pm

Justice Dept. Opens Inquiry Into Los Angeles Clippers’ Dealings With Kawhi Leonard

The investigation, by the U.S. attorney’s office in Brooklyn, is in its earliest stages, leaving it unclear whether criminal charges will ensue.

Published: September 10, 2026, 4:09 pm

Trump Loyalist Joseph diGenova Quits ‘Grand Conspiracy’ Case

The inquiry has sought to link disparate criminal inquiries into the president as a multiyear scheme to damage his political prospects.

Published: September 10, 2026, 7:01 pm

As tough midterms loom, the president hosts a ‘Trump-a-palooza.’

Published: September 10, 2026, 3:32 pm

‘The Call’ discusses the first night of the Republican midterm convention.

Published: September 10, 2026, 2:31 pm

Inside the Republican Midterm Convention, Where It Was ‘Trump-a-Palooza’

Amid the glitz, glamour and party atmosphere of an unusual midterm convention in Dallas, the president boasted of his accomplishments, predicted Republican victories and all but ignored the daunting political landscape his party faces this fall.

Published: September 10, 2026, 4:56 pm

Some Republicans Balk at Trump’s $5,000 ‘Dividend’ Offer

The president’s call to send a $5,000 “dividend” to every American adult if Republicans win the midterms disturbed some members of his party.

Published: September 10, 2026, 2:04 pm

While Trump Goes Big in Dallas, Collins Goes Small in Maine to Save Her Seat

Senator Susan Collins, the only Republican seeking re-election in a state President Trump lost, steered clear of his convention as she distances herself from him and his record.

Published: September 10, 2026, 1:46 pm

Sam Bankman-Fried Asks Supreme Court to Review Fraud Conviction

The disgraced founder of the crypto exchange FTX is serving a 25-year prison sentence.

Published: September 10, 2026, 2:02 pm

25 Years After 9/11, Trump Personifies a Nation Moving On

The president has de-emphasized and shifted the war on terrorism at a time when fear of foreign attack has receded into the background of American life.

Published: September 10, 2026, 2:35 pm

Behind the Scenes, Vance Gathered Unvarnished Views of the Iran War

Vice President JD Vance received sobering assessments about the war that did not line up with what he, President Trump and other top administration officials were saying publicly.

Published: September 10, 2026, 6:17 pm

Republicans Court Donors at Midterm Convention With $88,600 Photos and AI-Sponsored Suites

Republican politicians, donors and lobbyists have been busy networking and partying on the sidelines of a midterm convention that is partly a fund-raiser.

Published: September 10, 2026, 11:45 am

Steve Witkoff, Trump’s Special Envoy, Made More Than $250 Million While in Government

A disclosure shows that Steve Witkoff collected nearly $107 million in 2025 from a holding company that includes a crypto business owned by his family and President Trump’s.

Published: September 10, 2026, 11:35 am

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Published: September 10, 2026, 8:50 pm

Anthropic Says It Blocked Possible Efforts to Build Biological Weapons

In a new report, the A.I. start-up added that it could not determine whether the research was legitimate or nefarious, leading the company to shut down the work.

Published: September 10, 2026, 2:50 pm

D.H.S. Takes Down Post Depicting Sikh Trucker and Optimus Prime

Critics said the post, which showed the popular Transformers character facing off against “Mr. Singh,” stigmatized Sikhs, and Hasbro objected to the use of its brand.

Published: September 10, 2026, 3:47 pm

Defying Precedent in Ten Commandments Case

A much-reversed appeals court upheld a Texas law requiring schools to post the sacred text.

Published: September 10, 2026, 9:01 am

U.S. Airstrikes Targeting Houthis Killed Scores of Civilians in Yemen

A new report found that most of the deaths occurred during President Trump’s second term as his administration pursued the Iran-backed group.

Published: September 10, 2026, 9:01 am

Princess Diana’s ‘Revenge Dress’ to Be Sold at Auction in New York

Diana, Princess of Wales, wore the cocktail dress in 1994 at a moment of intense public scrutiny. An auction house expected it to fetch up to $300,000.

Published: September 10, 2026, 12:56 pm

What Would Charlie Kirk Do Today?

A year after the killing of the 31-year-old conservative youth leader, the movement he helped create has splintered. Would that be the case if he were still alive?

Published: September 10, 2026, 7:56 am

Supreme Court Again Blocks Republican-Backed Missouri Voting Map

The ruling deferred to the state’s Supreme Court, which had invalidated G.O.P.-friendly district lines, saying voters must first have an opportunity to approve the map in a statewide referendum.

Published: September 10, 2026, 10:57 am

A Beloved Los Angeles Mountain Lion Will Live Forever in Bronze

A sculpture of the mountain lion, known as P-22, will go up in Griffith Park, where he roamed until his death in 2022.

Published: September 10, 2026, 9:21 am

San Francisco Mayor Declares Rent Emergency Amid A.I. Housing Frenzy

Mayor Daniel Lurie wants to combat evictions in the city, which has the nation’s highest rent increases.

Published: September 10, 2026, 11:00 am

Denver Sues to Block Armed ICE Agents at Voting Sites

The City of Denver and civil rights groups argued that sightings of ICE agents at polling places are having a chilling effect.

Published: September 10, 2026, 1:55 pm