Saudi and Yemeni Airports Hit in New Round of Strikes
10/11/2026 7:27 PM Open Story
At least one person was killed in the Saudi capital, Riyadh, kingdom authorities said. The Houthis said Saudi aircraft hit the Yemeni capital’s airport.
Saudi Arabia Has Few Options as Houthis Aim at Heart of Its Ambitions
10/11/2026 12:57 PM Open Story
Three deadly attacks by the Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen on an airport in the Saudi capital underscored the asymmetrical nature of their conflict with the kingdom.
An Israeli Election Like No Other
10/11/2026 10:33 PM Open Story
Many say a vote in two weeks may be the most consequential in Israel’s history.
Can a Democrat Beat Darline Graham? 5 Takeaways From the South Carolina Senate Debate
10/11/2026 7:17 PM Open Story
Dr. Annie Andrews, the Democratic challenger, accused Senator Darline Graham of taking her cues from President Trump. Ms. Graham said Dr. Andrews wouldn’t say no to socialists.
The Taliban Are Using Europe’s Fear of Migrants to Their Advantage
10/11/2026 10:17 PM Open Story
European nations that condemn the Taliban government for its human rights record are seeking its help to deport refugees back to Afghanistan.
In Canada’s Arctic, a New Generation of Inuit Creatives Are Using Identity to Fuel Their Art
10/11/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
In Iqaluit, the only city in Canada’s Arctic, a new generation of Inuit writers and artists is turning questions of language, land and identity into books, films and even tattoos.
Wringing Hope From the Rubble of Gaza
10/11/2026 4:25 AM Open Story
The cease-fire last October ostensibly brought an end to Israel’s war in Gaza after the Hamas-led attacks on Oct. 7, 2023. A year later, however, Israeli strikes, though less frequent, haven’t stopped.
Mamdani to Skip Columbus Day Parade. Some Italian Americans Are Glad.
10/11/2026 4:51 PM Open Story
City Hall confirmed that the mayor would not join Monday’s procession up Fifth Avenue, but would host an Italian American heritage reception soon.
Russell Brand’s Rape and Sexual Assault Trial: What to Know
10/11/2026 11:00 PM Open Story
The YouTuber, comedian and actor’s trial begins on Monday. He has pleaded not guilty to all of the charges.
Hurricane Isaias’s Aftermath in Video and Pictures
10/11/2026 2:14 PM Open Story
It was the first Atlantic hurricane of the season, and the first to hit the mainland United States in two years.
Flamingos at a Florida Zoo Rode Out Hurricane Isaias in the Bathroom
10/11/2026 1:43 PM Open Story
ZooWorld in Panama City Beach, Fla. squeezed a group of 30 flamingos into a bathroom to shelter them from Hurricane Isaias, which hit the Gulf Coast.
Waves From Powerful Storm Pound Beach Homes in Southern California
10/11/2026 10:39 PM Open Story
Waves from Post-Tropical Storm Rachel crashed into beachfront homes in Long Beach, Calif. over the weekend, prompting evacuations.
Hurricane Simon and Post-Tropical Storm Rachel Bring Flood Risks to Mexico and Southwestern U.S.
10/11/2026 5:47 PM Open Story
Hurricane Simon was hugging the west coast of Mexico on Sunday, while the remnants of Post-Tropical Storm Rachel churned inland, bringing heavy rain and high winds.
‘It’s the Identity, Stupid!’: 3 Writers on Europe’s Rising Far Right
10/11/2026 10:00 PM Open Story
A discussion on the roots of the far-right’s success, its plans for power and what President Trump has to do with it all.
Meet Sanyi, the Rooster That United a Hungarian Town
10/11/2026 6:09 AM Open Story
A Hungarian town, an escaped rooster and the universal longing for freedom.