France’s Far Right Seizes the Moment as Rioting Stuns the Country
10/19/2026 5:55 AM Open Story
The National Rally, already ahead in the polls, presented itself as the party best placed to restore law and order.
France Officials Acknowledge ‘Failure’ Around Riots
10/19/2026 4:51 AM Open Story
The interior minister, Laurent Nuñez, acknowledged that the police had been underprepared and said he had offered to resign.
Why Are There Protests in France?
10/18/2026 8:15 AM Open Story
Rioters attacked city halls and shops over the weekend amid protests over living costs and poor school conditions.
Israel’s High-Stakes Election, and How Illegal Gold Is Getting Into the Global Market
10/19/2026 3:00 AM Open Story
Plus, the search for “superhabitable” planets.
Republicans in Ohio Are Worried About Turnout. Here’s What They’re Doing About It.
10/19/2026 6:46 AM Open Story
To boost Senator Jon Husted, who is in a tight race to keep his seat, some Republicans who were making a jobs pitch have pivoted to focus on socialism.
Midterm Elections: Who Is Winning the Race for Congress?
10/19/2026 5:36 AM Open Story
It’s Oct. 19 — 15 days from the midterms. Here’s the state of play.
How a Trillion-Dollar Industry Launders Illegal Gold
10/19/2026 6:33 AM Open Story
The line between dirty and clean gold is an industry fiction. Wall Street and governments profit off gold from criminals, gangsters and those who exploit children.
To Find Criminals and Child Exploitation in Gold Mines, We Just Had to Look
10/19/2026 3:59 AM Open Story
Layers of people certify that gold is free from rights abuses and criminality. Nobody makes them leave their desks.
Trump Defends Plans to Ease Russia Sanctions and Hints at a Hostage Deal
10/18/2026 5:05 PM Open Story
The president on Sunday justified his reversal of almost five years of sanctions against Russia as part of peace negotiations. He did not name any hostage.
Trump Is Pushing Ukraine to Surrender to Russia, Zelensky Says
10/19/2026 5:39 AM Open Story
President Volodymyr Zelensky said he didn’t want to believe that Washington wanted an end to the war at Ukraine’s expense. “But that’s how it looks,” he added.
Ukraine Uses F-16s to Shoot Down Russia’s Jet-Powered Drones
10/19/2026 2:15 AM Open Story
The fighters are a key tool against Moscow’s latest weapon of choice. But deploying the multimillion-dollar planes to counter drones is an imperfect fix.
How Did Life Arise? Three Turning Points in Early Evolution
10/19/2026 5:56 AM Open Story
Where did it start? How did it grow complex? Why did it get big? Three moments in Earth’s early history when evolution suddenly, inexplicably turned up the dial.
Israeli Police Detain 10 Over Violent Settler Attacks in West Bank
10/19/2026 5:19 AM Open Story
Israel has faced pressure, including from the United States, to investigate the attacks. Rights groups say most inquiries into extremist assaults on Palestinians go nowhere.
For Israelis and Jews in the U.A.E., an Eroding Sense of Security
10/19/2026 6:00 AM Open Story
The Emirates’ reputation as a haven was shaken by what the authorities said was a plot last month aimed at crashing a flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv.
Will Trump’s Endorsement of Netanyahu Fire Up His Campaign or Fizzle?
10/19/2026 5:50 AM Open Story
President Trump said Benjamin Netanyahu was a “Great Warrior,” as he faces a tough re-election bid for prime minister. But the Trump brand is not what it once was in Israel, analysts say.
O.J. Simpson, a Secret Informant and a Decades-Old Mystery
10/18/2026 6:05 AM Open Story
An “extremely reliable” informant told authorities about the missing murder weapon, according to newly unsealed records. The informant’s brother told The Times his sibling was at the crime scene.
5 Takeaways From The Times’s Re-Examination of the O.J. Simpson Case
10/18/2026 5:06 AM Open Story
Newly unsealed court files and interviews challenge the popular narrative around the murders and the “trial of the century.”
June 17, 1994: Millions Watched Police Chase O.J. Simpson in a Bronco
10/18/2026 4:46 PM Open Story
The chase occurred days after his ex-wife and her friend were killed. New details shed light on the role that a mobster might have played in helping Mr. Simpson.
At a Last-Hope Health Clinic, Desperation, Kindness and Fear for What’s Next
10/19/2026 2:01 AM Open Story
These doctors and community health workers are a safety net for patients losing coverage as premiums soar and Medicaid cuts mount, even as their clinic struggles to stay afloat.
Choosing a Medicare Advantage Provider for 2027 May Be Easier, but Not Perfect
10/14/2026 2:01 AM Open Story
The government has made improvements to the Medicare Plan Finder, a key online tool, in time for open enrollment. It helps seniors compare policies to avoid costly surprises.
New York City Has a Rat Killing Machine
10/19/2026 4:01 AM Open Story
Are the humans winning? That’s hard to say. But we certainly have a technological advantage.
The Republican Party Is a Mess. It Will Emerge Stronger for It.
10/19/2026 6:41 AM Open Story
The G.O.P. will not always be focused around the strong personality and charisma of Trump.
Ellie Kemper: Nora Ephron Wrote to Amuse Herself
10/19/2026 6:14 AM Open Story
The actress and comedian riffs on the essay Nora Ephron wrote for The Times in 2008.
A Bad Combination
10/19/2026 3:38 AM Open Story
We take a look at the human face of America’s utility bill crisis.
Latest Climate Report Warns of Major Upheaval to California Way of Life
10/19/2026 5:00 AM Open Story
The dire projections come from the state’s Climate Change Assessment, which analyzes the impacts of changing weather patterns on the nation’s most-populous state.