Far-right politicians seize on Ceuta
7/31/2026 7:53 AM Open Story
Several migrants who crossed into Ceuta attributed their arrival to lax Moroccan border protocols. But Europe’s anti-immigrant blamed Spain’s migrant-friendly policies.
What to Know About Ceuta
7/31/2026 7:10 AM Open Story
The peninsula on Morocco’s northern coast that Spain has governed for centuries has been a frequent site of mass migrant crossings and political tensions.
A Cyberattack on U.S. Water Systems, and the Growing Threat of Falling Space Junk
7/31/2026 3:40 AM Open Story
Plus, the Friday news quiz.
Missteps Mount in Justice Dept.’s Case Against Minnesota Anti-ICE Protesters
7/31/2026 7:53 AM Open Story
The problems plaguing the case have not only hurt the government’s chances, lawyers say, but have also undermined the bonds of trust that prosecutors have traditionally enjoyed in court.
Defying Trump, Cornyn Uses His Lame-Duck Power
7/31/2026 5:49 AM Open Story
In standing in the way of Todd Blanche, President Trump’s choice for attorney general, a liberated Senator John Cornyn is wielding his leverage.
Critics Say Historic Sites Are Endangered by Trump-Aligned Panel’s Plan
7/31/2026 5:47 AM Open Story
Proponents say the changes to the federal preservation rules are necessary, but critics argue they are alarming and would help expedite the president’s redesign of Washington.
U.S. Raises Threat of Steep Water Cuts in Lower Colorado River Basin
7/31/2026 8:12 AM Open Story
A federal plan would impose drastic water cuts on Arizona, California and Nevada in dry years over the next decade. A legal battle could follow.
Concerns Remain About Eagerness of Israel and Hamas to Fulfill Gaza Deal
7/31/2026 7:08 AM Open Story
The Israeli government has not issued an official statement. Hamas has underlined that Israel must make concessions before disarmament can proceed.
What Is the Board of Peace? The Trump-Backed Group, Explained.
7/31/2026 5:03 AM Open Story
President Trump created the international organization, aimed at resolving the long-running war in Gaza and other conflicts.
Larry Ellison Bet It All on the A.I. Boom. Will He Be the Face of the A.I. Bubble?
7/31/2026 2:03 AM Open Story
Inside the 81-year-old billionaire’s risky, debt-fueled scramble to transform his data empire into an A.I. juggernaut.
Five Takeaways From the Times Investigation Into Larry Ellison’s A.I. Gamble
7/31/2026 2:05 AM Open Story
The billionaire’s company took on ominous loads of debt to build data centers around the world. The implications go far beyond Oracle.
How the Pro-Trump Media Ecosystem Is Splintering Ahead of the Midterms
7/31/2026 6:03 AM Open Story
Once united in support of President Trump, right-wing influencers are embroiled in feuds and losing viewers, creating a problem for Republicans in the midterm elections.
Iran Says It Targeted U.S. Military in Kuwait With Drones
7/31/2026 6:46 AM Open Story
The Kuwaiti military said that it had detected and destroyed multiple drones in its airspace since dawn. A U.S. Defense Department official said there had been no major impact on its military bases in the region.
Europe Is Caught Between Low Gas Reserves and Rising Prices From Iran War
7/31/2026 6:20 AM Open Story
Across Europe, reserves of natural gas for use in the winter months are lagging, meaning continued higher prices for households and businesses.
Iran War Drives Oil Profits to Highest Levels in Years
7/31/2026 7:23 AM Open Story
The world’s biggest oil companies are benefiting from the high commodity prices that have been a drag on the rest of the economy.
Meet the Man Who Oversees the Sorting and Shipping of NYC’s Library Books
7/31/2026 12:00 AM Open Story
For 20 years, a retired Police Department captain has overseen the shipping of books to library branches. Tens of thousands of books are sorted each day.
In Area Hit by Blaze, French Officials Failed to Enforce Wildfire Rules
7/31/2026 3:25 AM Open Story
Under French rules, homeowners must clear vegetation within roughly 50 yards of their houses. In the forests affected by France’s worst fire in decades, that didn’t happen.
Earth’s Warming Primed France and Spain to Burn, Scientists Find
7/30/2026 3:00 PM Open Story
The likelihood of hot, dry weather that helps wildfires spread has increased sharply in Europe in recent decades, according to a new report.
What to Know About the Deadly Wildfires Raging in Western Europe
7/30/2026 10:41 AM Open Story
Hundreds of thousands of people in France and Spain have been forced to evacuate from huge blazes fueled by soaring temperatures and tinder-dry conditions.
In Trump’s Economy, Job Gains Go to Women. That’s Not an Entirely Good Thing.
7/31/2026 5:35 AM Open Story
Despite the administration’s best attempts, the diminishing status of many American jobs is driving a spike in women’s employment.
Military Testosterone Policy Raises Questions About Its Links to Aggression
7/31/2026 4:27 AM Open Story
A new policy raises questions about testosterone’s effect on aggression in some men.
G.O.P. Kills Bid to Expand I.V.F. Access in the Military
7/31/2026 7:44 AM Open Story
In a notable shift, Republican senators voted unanimously against a proposal to expand the military’s coverage of fertility treatments.
Archaeologists Find Hundreds of Ancient Glyphs in the Amazon
7/31/2026 5:38 AM Open Story
The geometric earthwork structures, carved into the ground with embankments and ditches, are in some cases more than 2,500 years old, researchers said.
Can the Gritty ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Save the Superhero Movie?
7/31/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
The newest entry in the franchise took a more grounded approach, a departure for a spectacle-focused genre that is teetering at the box office.
‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Review: Can We Do Whatever a Spider Can?
7/28/2026 1:01 PM Open Story
The Spider-Man series is about growing up. Now its superhero has become an adult.
In a World of Mirrors, Everything Is Strange
7/31/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
Staring at ourselves on screens, on video and on social media is taking us to a dark place.
How Trump Has Changed, With Maggie Haberman
7/31/2026 6:52 AM Open Story
The New York Times correspondent says 70 percent of the president’s mind is dedicated to White House renovations.
In the Surf
7/31/2026 4:10 AM Open Story
We examine the brain injuries in the Coast Guard.
Jordan Klepper Revisits His ‘Fauci Fever’
7/30/2026 11:30 PM Open Story
“The Daily Show” host defended the doctor’s diary entries about his Covid-era fame: “I literally saw Fauci more than I saw my parents.”
Renowned Climber Nirmal Purja Is Missing After Avalanche in Pakistan as 4 Bodies Are Found
7/31/2026 8:15 AM Open Story
The body of Nadhira Alharthy, the first Omani woman to reach the summit of Mount Everest, was among those recovered. The influential British-Nepali mountaineer Nirmal Purja was missing.