Trump’s Push for Deals With Russia Powers His Frustration With Ukraine
10/20/2026 12:19 AM Open Story
The series of recent steps by the president that seem to favor Vladimir Putin reflect his intensifying desire to normalize the relationship with Moscow even if it means further undercutting Ukraine.
Russian Satellite Makes a Menacing Approach to Another Craft in Orbit
10/19/2026 5:24 PM Open Story
Although Kosmos 2612 is now backing away, the maneuver raised alarm bells for analysts who see it as part of a pattern of Russian aggression.
Trump Rallies Red States Amid Fears About G.O.P. Voter Enthusiasm as Midterms Near
10/19/2026 7:37 PM Open Story
The president’s swing is taking him to states including South Carolina and Kansas that were not seen as competitive just a few months ago.
Trump Campaigns for Republicans as Turmoil Mounts in Washington
10/18/2026 10:29 PM Open Story
Our White House correspondent Tyler Pager traveled with President Trump as he campaigned across the country ahead of the midterms. As the president touted his record, political drama mounted in Washington.
Republicans Barely Mention Trump in Political Ads Ahead of the Midterms
10/19/2026 1:35 PM Open Story
Only a small fraction of recent G.O.P. broadcast and streaming ads mention the president, according to a Times analysis of ad data.
Voters in Oil-Rich Alberta Reject Leaving Canada
10/20/2026 12:07 AM Open Story
Residents of the province were asked if they wish to remain in Canada or to hold another vote on breaking away, in a referendum that left both sides unhappy.
Mahmoud Khalil Appeals to Supreme Court to Halt Deportation
10/19/2026 1:31 PM Open Story
Mr. Khalil had recently graduated from Columbia when he was arrested by ICE agents and became the face of the Trump administration’s crackdown on pro-Palestinian demonstrations.
U.S. Citizen Hospitalized After Being Detained by ICE, His Family Says
10/19/2026 11:40 AM Open Story
The police in Long Beach, Calif., said they were called by ICE for backup and found a man who was bleeding and handcuffed.
Man Who Died in ICE Custody in Texas Was Denied Medicine, Daughter Says
10/19/2026 5:31 PM Open Story
The man had been detained at an immigration center in Laredo, Texas, since June. Immigration officials said he had received proper medical care.
It’s Sliced Cheese on Bread. And It’s Rocking Copenhagen’s World.
10/19/2026 6:51 AM Open Story
The Danish capital is obsessed with this stripped-down snack, and the city’s top bakeries won’t stop until they’ve perfected it.
Trump Golf Course Dispute Sparks Clash Between Judge and DOJ
10/19/2026 4:24 PM Open Story
Government attorneys sparred with Judge Ana C. Reyes over testimony by several government witnesses about the chain of decisions surrounding East Potomac Golf Links.
France Imposes Curfews in Parts of Paris and Other Cities After Nationwide Rioting
10/19/2026 12:25 PM Open Story
The interior minister acknowledged that the police were underprepared for the scale of the riots. But Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu defended their efforts and pledged to restore order.
The French Teen Maimed During School Unrest by Tear Gas Grenade
10/19/2026 3:20 PM Open Story
The police’s treatment of the student last month sheds light on how a wave of school unrest evolved into national protests that spilled into widespread riots on Saturday.
The A.I. Data Center Backlash Has Reached a Quiet Corner of Rural England
10/19/2026 9:01 PM Open Story
Plans to build one of Europe’s largest data centers in Devon have been met by strong opposition from residents, as environmental concerns grow.
Bend Residents Want Accountability. Oregon’s Gun Laws Make It Hard.
10/19/2026 4:31 PM Open Story
After a school shooting in which the 16-year-old attacker died, there are few ways to pin official blame.
Indian Democracy Has Found New Life in the Streets
10/19/2026 10:00 PM Open Story
A controversial overhaul of voter rolls threatens Modi’s standing and has breathed new life into India’s battered democracy.
Applying to High School in New York City Is a Soul-Destroying Nightmare
10/19/2026 5:34 PM Open Story
I thought my worst New York City experience was getting punched in the face. That was before I started trying to get my kid into a public high school.
Late Night Sends Off Trump’s Press Secretary After Just Five Days
10/19/2026 11:01 PM Open Story
“It’s not good when the edible arrangement you got on your first day is still edible on your last day,” Jimmy Fallon said.
Mississippi Says It Won’t Bring Criminal Charges in Police Shooting of Toddler
10/20/2026 1:16 AM Open Story
Attorney General Lynn Fitch issued a terse statement, months after officers, responding to a report of stolen diapers, surrounded a car, guns drawn.