Former Prince Andrew’s Ties to Epstein Keep Spotlight on UK Prime Minister Starmer
2/19/2026 4:01 AM Open Story
The detention of the former prince maintains the spotlight on links between the government of Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and Jeffrey Epstein.
The Epstein Files and the Hidden World of an Unaccountable Elite
2/13/2026 6:48 AM Open Story
The search continues in the documents for ironclad criminal conduct, but the story of a sexual predator given a free ride by the ruling class has already emerged.
An A.I. Fight at the Pentagon, and BBC Says Former Prince Andrew Is Arrested Over Epstein Ties
2/19/2026 3:00 AM Open Story
Plus, a lifesaving phone feature.
As Trump Weighs Possible Iran Strikes, U.S. Military Moves Into Place
2/18/2026 5:36 PM Open Story
President Trump has given no indication that he has made a decision about how to proceed, as diplomatic talks continue.
Maps: Where the U.S. Is Building Up Military Force Near Iran
2/18/2026 4:58 PM Open Story
President Trump has not authorized military action in Iran, but the United States has built up its presence in the region in recent weeks. Now it’s sending even more firepower.
Trump Mulls a North American Trade Pact Without Canada
2/19/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
U.S. officials are threatening major changes to a trade agreement with Mexico and Canada that could upend the way business is done and leave Canada on the outs.
Europe Worries About Another Trump Blowup, This One on Tech
2/19/2026 3:27 AM Open Story
Even as trade tensions between the United States and the European Union seem to calm, officials are concerned that a showdown is brewing over the bloc’s digital rules.
After Avalanche Warnings, a Sierra Nevada Tragedy
2/18/2026 11:39 PM Open Story
Eight skiers were killed and one other was presumed dead in the deadliest snow disaster in modern California history. Six were found alive.
What to Know About the Lake Tahoe Avalanche That Killed 8 Skiers
2/18/2026 9:41 PM Open Story
At least eight skiers were killed, California authorities said, after heavy snow pummeled the region.
In Devastated Gaza, Grandiose Peace Plans Clash With Reality
2/19/2026 2:06 AM Open Story
Israeli strikes on Gaza have killed about 600 people since a cease-fire began, according to health officials in the territory. Many displaced Palestinians are still living in tents. And there are some 60 million tons of war debris to be cleared.
The Board of Peace
2/19/2026 3:50 AM Open Story
Today we look at President Trump’s new diplomatic initiative.
As ICE Buys Up Warehouses, Even Some Trump Voters Say No
2/18/2026 4:23 PM Open Story
The agency is ramping up arrests, but local pushback is complicating efforts to expand detention capacity and prevent overcrowding.
How Trump Is Making Sure His Ballroom Plans Sail Through
2/19/2026 2:05 AM Open Story
President Trump has installed allies — including his former receptionist — on the boards and commissions tasked with overseeing the project.
Russia Celebrated Him. Now He’s Accused of Having Troops Shoot Themselves.
2/18/2026 9:01 PM Open Story
A lieutenant colonel is on trial after being accused of skimming payments for battlefield injuries. He denies the specifics of Russia’s accusation but acknowledges engaging in a payouts scheme.
The Behind the Scenes Search for Compromise on Territory in Ukraine Talks
2/18/2026 7:00 AM Open Story
The latest round of talks ended with no indication of progress, but negotiators are bargaining over who will control land in eastern Ukraine if they reach a settlement.
What To Know About the Trial of Yoon Suk Yeol, South Korea’s Ousted Leader
2/19/2026 12:52 AM Open Story
Former President Yoon Suk Yeol was sentenced to life imprisonment after being found guilty on Thursday of leading an insurrection with his short-lived imposition of martial law in 2024.
Stock Slide and Slow Sales: What’s Happening in China’s E.V. Market?
2/18/2026 9:00 PM Open Story
Investors are selling shares of Chinese E.V. companies, concerned that intensifying competition and shorter production cycles mean the years of easy growth are over.
Ring’s Founder Knows You Hated That Super Bowl Ad
2/19/2026 2:04 AM Open Story
Since the commercial aired, Jamie Siminoff has been trying to quell an outcry over privacy concerns with his doorbell cameras.
Money Talks as India Searches for Its Place in Global A.I.
2/18/2026 11:29 PM Open Story
Narendra Modi, the prime minister, convened foreign leaders, the richest Silicon Valley companies and thousands of Indian entrepreneurs for a week of deal making.
Defense Department and Anthropic Square Off in Dispute Over A.I. Safety
2/18/2026 4:35 PM Open Story
How artificial intelligence will be used in future battlefields is an issue that has turned increasingly political and may put Anthropic in a bind.
After Activist’s Killing, Tensions Erupt Between France’s Far-Right and Far-Left
2/18/2026 3:03 PM Open Story
The beating death of Quentin Deranque has quickly become a flashpoint between the far right and far left as France prepares for local elections next month and presidential elections next year.
How Mamdani’s Income and Property Tax Proposals Could Affect New Yorkers
2/18/2026 4:55 PM Open Story
Mayor Zohran Mamdani has now proposed two options that called for raising taxes. Here’s a look at each proposal and the rationale and chances for each.
Lively v. Baldoni Tests What Crosses the Line on a ‘Steamy’ Movie Set
2/19/2026 2:04 AM Open Story
An affectionate slow dance. References to pornography. What rises to harassment on the set of a movie about a sexual relationship that turns violent?
California, You Have Got to Count Votes Faster
2/19/2026 3:49 AM Open Story
The slow counting of votes is a classic example of the perfect being the enemy of the good.
The Best Moments So Far at the Winter Olympics
2/19/2026 2:46 AM Open Story
Three writers and an Olympic medalist on the grit and grace of the winter games.
Stephen Colbert Sizes Up R.F.K. Jr.’s Workout With Kid Rock
2/18/2026 10:41 PM Open Story
“The Late Show” host called the 90-second video of the two working up a sweat together “pure cinema.”
Bernie Sanders Urges Support of California Billionaire Tax at Los Angeles Rally
2/18/2026 10:27 PM Open Story
The senator from Vermont was the only elected leader at the event, which formally kicked off a health care union’s campaign to put the tax proposal on the ballot.
University of British Columbia Professors Sue School Over Political Correctness
2/19/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
A group of academics at the University of British Columbia say the school’s D.E.I. policies and practices, which include land acknowledgments, violate a law that requires universities to be “nonpolitical.”
Uber Moves to Enact Stricter Background Checks for Drivers
2/19/2026 2:04 AM Open Story
The New York Times revealed in December that the ride-hailing giant approved drivers with many types of criminal convictions, including violent felonies.
Texas Congressman’s Aide Told Co-Worker of Affair Before Killing Herself
2/18/2026 7:55 PM Open Story
The co-worker, who no longer works for Representative Tony Gonzales, shared screenshots of the text exchange with The New York Times. Mr. Gonzales accused his Republican primary challenger of being behind the revelation.