How Russia and Ukraine Are Fighting to Shape Trump’s View of the War
12/30/2025 6:08 AM Open Story
Off the battlefield, each side is trying to influence President Trump’s perception of the military conflict as they look to negotiate a peace settlement in their favor.
C.I.A. Conducted Drone Strike on Port in Venezuela
12/29/2025 8:10 PM Open Story
The attack last week, on a dock purportedly used for shipping narcotics, did not kill anyone, people briefed on the operation said. But it was the first known U.S. operation inside Venezuela.
Trump Upended the Federal Government. The Full Scope of the Impact Is Still Unclear.
12/30/2025 9:02 AM Open Story
President Trump achieved his goal of shrinking the work force. But many current and former officials say the government is less dependable and efficient than it was a year ago.
New Year’s Eve Concerts at Kennedy Center Are Canceled
12/29/2025 8:30 PM Open Story
The jazz drummer Billy Hart said the decision was “evidently” connected to President Trump’s name being added to the arts center.
Cheap Solar Is Transforming Lives and Economies Across Africa
12/30/2025 2:00 AM Open Story
Chinese panels are now so affordable that businesses and families are snapping them up, slashing their bills and challenging utilities.
Gone in 2025: A Yearlong Procession of Giants
12/30/2025 6:26 AM Open Story
Marquee names all, they found international fame in the arts, politics, the sciences and beyond.
The Cover-Up: Inside the Plot to Conceal Assad’s Crimes
12/30/2025 8:47 AM Open Story
Thousands of documents and interviews with Assad-era officials reveal how the regime worked to conceal evidence of its atrocities during the Syrian civil war.
How the Assad Regime Covered Up Its Crimes: Key Takeaways
12/30/2025 6:55 AM Open Story
We documented how the dictator Bashar al-Assad and his henchmen conspired to hide evidence of torture and deaths of detainees during Syria’s long civil war.
She Tried to Kill a President. He Loved Her Anyway.
12/30/2025 7:30 AM Open Story
A retired widower married Sara Jane Moore, who shot at President Ford in 1975. It tore his family apart.
Protests Over Iran’s Currency Crash and Inflation Spread to Universities
12/30/2025 9:19 AM Open Story
Iranian leaders face pressure over a currency collapse and threats of possible military strikes from Israel and the United States over Tehran’s nuclear activities.
Saudis Say Airstrike in Yemen Targeted Arms From U.A.E.
12/30/2025 8:53 AM Open Story
Saudi-led forces struck an Emirati shipment early Tuesday, worsening tensions between the once-close allies. The Saudis said the shipment had arms for a separatist group, which the Emiratis denied.
Katherine Maher of NPR Has Come Out on Top Despite Battles With Trump and the CPB
12/30/2025 2:00 AM Open Story
Katherine Maher has taken an unyielding approach to NPR’s biggest battles — which has sometimes put her at odds with her colleagues in public media.
Death at a Mississippi Jail: Brutal Beating or a Fall From Bed?
12/30/2025 2:02 AM Open Story
An inmate says that no one wanted to listen when he tried repeatedly to confess to a crime at a facility known for violence.
Mamdani Promised Universal Child Care. How Long Could It Take?
12/30/2025 12:00 AM Open Story
Here is what to expect if you’re expecting relief from the soaring cost of day care in New York City.
Decoding the A.I.-Driven Tech Lingo From 2025
12/30/2025 2:02 AM Open Story
Here’s a cheat sheet for decoding this year’s A.I.-driven tech lingo, from RAG to superintelligence.
When the Best New Year’s Plans Are No New Year’s Plans
12/29/2025 11:47 AM Open Story
Many opt out of the revelry, either as their own time-honored tradition or because of a different outlook this year.
How America Loses Vaccine Access
12/30/2025 2:02 AM Open Story
America could all but lose vaccine access. Here’s how.
Can a Corporation Be Complicit in War Crimes? Sweden Is Trying to Find Out.
12/30/2025 8:51 AM Open Story
It’s Sweden’s longest criminal trial. I was there because of a different historic distinction.
Overlooked Stories
12/30/2025 3:52 AM Open Story
We look at some of our best stories from 2025 that Times editors thought deserved more attention.
George and Amal Clooney Become French Citizens
12/30/2025 6:16 AM Open Story
Mr. Clooney, who owns a farmhouse in France, has said that living there enabled him and his wife, a human rights lawyer, to pursue a quieter existence with their children.
PostNord, Denmark’s Main Postal Carrier, Ends Letter Delivery
12/30/2025 6:59 AM Open Story
PostNord, the country’s longtime service, is delivering its last letters. Few Danes send snail mail anymore, but some are mourning the end of an era.
Eurostar Trains Face Day of Delays After Power Failure
12/30/2025 8:39 AM Open Story
The high-speed service between Britain and continental Europe was paralyzed during one of the busiest travel weeks of the year because of a power outage in the Channel Tunnel.
More Rain Forecast for Los Angeles Starting on New Year’s Eve
12/30/2025 7:15 AM Open Story
After Christmas-week storms, two rounds of rainfall starting on New Year’s Eve could cause more flooding and mudslides.