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 10:50 AM 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.
Why Are There Protests in France?
10/19/2026 11:59 AM Open Story
France imposed scattered curfews on Monday after weekend protests over living costs and poor school conditions devolved into riots.
Republicans Barely Mention Trump in Political Ads Ahead of the Midterms
10/19/2026 11:41 AM 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.
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 Golf Course Dispute Sparks Clash Between Judge and DOJ
10/19/2026 10:16 AM Open Story
The Justice Department clashed with Judge Ana C. Reyes over testimony by several government witnesses about the chain of decisions surrounding East Potomac Golf Links.
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.
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.
Fire at Starlink Center in Lithuania Was Sabotage, Officials Say
10/19/2026 11:33 AM Open Story
The fire, which did not seriously damage the network, came after similar incidents in Bulgaria and Poland involving the satellite internet provider, a key defense tool for Ukraine’s armed forces.
Saudi Arabia Postpones Its FII Investment Event After Houthi Attacks
10/19/2026 11:21 AM Open Story
The Future Investment Initiative, a centerpiece of Saudi efforts to diversify its economy from its reliance on the energy industry, was set to begin next week.
Houthi Strikes Kill Dozens in Yemeni Desert Military Camp, Officials Say
10/19/2026 12:54 PM Open Story
The Iranian-backed militia struck with ballistic missiles deep in government-held central Yemen, in what appeared to be among the deadliest attacks of the renewed war.
How Penélope Cruz Masterminded One of the Most Versatile Careers in Hollywood
10/19/2026 4:14 AM Open Story
As a young actor, she was determined to avoid being typecast as a “sex bomb.” Thirty years later, she’s in total control of the women she plays.
The Overlapping Plagues Quietly Devastating American Forests
10/19/2026 8:55 AM Open Story
Trees are suffering one devastating epidemic after another, unleashed by insects and bacteria that enter the country because of global trade.
Latest Climate Report Warns of Major Upheaval to California Way of Life
10/19/2026 10:09 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.
Black Unemployment Hints at a Job Market in Worse Shape Than It Seems
10/19/2026 8:25 AM Open Story
The Black unemployment rate climbed a percentage point to 7 percent in September, almost double the rate for white workers.
Saudis Aided Family of Engineer Accused of Bugging OpenAI, Prosecutors Say
10/19/2026 11:44 AM Open Story
A Saudi military official paid for the OpenAI engineer’s wife and infant son to fly out of the United States a day after his arrest, according to a court filing. The Saudi government also offered to cover his bail.
The Republican Party Is a Mess. It Will Emerge Stronger for It.
10/19/2026 1:03 PM Open Story
The G.O.P. will not always be focused around the strong personality and charisma of Trump.
​Why Is MAGA Swooning Over Richard Nixon? A Historian Wades In.
10/19/2026 8:00 AM Open Story
Why is a president who resigned being celebrated?