China’s Birthrate Plunges to Lowest Level Since 1949
1/18/2026 9:41 PM Open Story
China’s population fell for a fourth straight year and its birthrate tumbled as policymakers failed to slow a demographic crisis.
Real Estate Crash Weighs on China’s Economic Growth
1/18/2026 7:47 PM Open Story
Falling apartment prices have erased the savings of millions of Chinese households, but exports lifted the economy to 5 percent growth last year.
What Vietnam’s Communist Party Congress Hopes to Achieve
1/18/2026 9:01 PM Open Story
One of Asia’s most dynamic nations is weighing how to balance government control with raising per capita G.D.P. by about 70 percent in five years.
European Union Officials Lean Toward Negotiating, Not Retaliating, Over Trump Tariff Threat
1/18/2026 8:54 PM Open Story
European Union ambassadors held an emergency meeting on Sunday, and leaders from across the 27-nation bloc will meet in Brussels later this week.
Danes Feel Betrayed and Bewildered by Trump Amid Greenland Threats
1/18/2026 11:24 AM Open Story
The American president’s vow to get Greenland, the semiautonomous Danish territory, has thrown the tiny, pro-American Nordic nation into crisis.
In Minneapolis, a Pattern of Misconduct Toward Protesters
1/18/2026 4:39 PM Open Story
Legal and criminal justice experts said a ruling by a federal judge last week revealed conduct by immigration agents that evokes the civil rights era.
Noem Denies Use of Chemical Agents in Minnesota Protests, Then Backtracks
1/18/2026 1:42 PM Open Story
Kristi Noem, the homeland security secretary, said officers had not used pepper spray and similar measures limited by a judge’s order, then was confronted with a video that showed chemical agents deployed.
Springsteen Denounces ICE Deployments and Renee Good’s Killing
1/18/2026 7:39 PM Open Story
In a surprise appearance in New Jersey, the musician dedicated his song “The Promised Land” to Ms. Good, who was killed by an ICE agent in Minneapolis this month.
One State, Two Very Different Views of Minneapolis
1/17/2026 5:56 PM Open Story
Pull up a stool at Ye Old Pickle Factory and listen to a story about America’s urban-rural divide.
What We Know About the Deadly High-Speed Train Crash in Spain
1/18/2026 11:42 PM Open Story
The collision, caused by the derailment of one of the trains, was the deadliest in Spain since at least 2013.
San Francisco Mourns Its Beloved Alligator, Claude
1/18/2026 4:51 PM Open Story
The 30-year-old albino resident of the California Academy of Sciences died last month. On Sunday, thousands paid tribute.
White House Warns CBS: Air Trump Interview in Full, or ‘We’ll Sue’
1/17/2026 5:00 PM Open Story
In previously unreported remarks, the White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told CBS News that Mr. Trump would “sue” the news outlet if it did not air an interview unedited.
One Month Later, CBS Airs Postponed ‘60 Minutes’ Report With Few Changes
1/18/2026 6:31 PM Open Story
A 13-minute segment about Venezuelan men deported by the Trump administration had been pulled at the last minute by CBS News’s editor in chief, Bari Weiss.
As Davos Convenes, Deference to Trump Has Replaced Everything
1/18/2026 9:01 PM Open Story
The traditional rhetoric of the World Economic Forum centered on global integration, climate change and international cooperation. Not anymore.
Can Davos Help Protect the Planet?
1/18/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
The World Economic Forum, which takes place in Switzerland, aims to meet at least some of the goals its leaders set for the rest of the world.
Josh Shapiro Writes That Harris Team Asked if He Had Ever Been an Israeli Agent
1/18/2026 8:02 PM Open Story
In his new memoir, the Pennsylvania governor suggests that when Kamala Harris’s team vetted him to be her running mate, aides focused on Israel to an extent he found offensive.
Buttigieg, Booker Lead Midterm Democratic Health Care Push
1/18/2026 7:48 PM Open Story
The potential 2028 presidential candidates showcased a Democratic midterm strategy that would assail G.O.P. votes in favor of cutting Medicaid and allowing health care subsidies to expire.
Trump Backs a Potential Primary Challenger to Bill Cassidy, a G.O.P. Senator
1/17/2026 9:50 PM Open Story
The president urged Representative Julia Letlow of Louisiana to run against Mr. Cassidy, in a move that is likely to further complicate his relationship with Senate Republicans.
With Her First Novel, Jennette McCurdy Wants to See You Squirm
1/18/2026 11:38 AM Open Story
The author of the memoir “I’m Glad My Mom Died” hopes her debut novel, about a teen’s sexual relationship with her teacher, will make readers uncomfortable.
Book Review: ‘Half His Age,’ by Jennette McCurdy
1/18/2026 9:05 AM Open Story
Jennette McCurdy follows “I’m Glad My Mom Died” with “Half His Age,” a debut novel that confirms her gift as a chronicler of disaffected girlhood.
The Man Delivering FedEx Into the Age of Drones, Robots and A.I.
1/18/2026 6:59 AM Open Story
Raj Subramaniam took over three years ago from FedEx’s founder, who ran the company for nearly 50 years. Since then, technology, tariffs and other disruptions have “fundamentally shifted” patterns of global trade.
Why Are New Zealanders Moving to Australia? More Money, Better Vibes.
1/18/2026 9:01 PM Open Story
More than 1 percent of New Zealand’s population left over the year ending in October. Many of the migrants were chasing salaries and opportunities in neighboring Australia.
How a Play Skewering Modern Russia Evaded a Crackdown to Become a Hit
1/17/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
Everyone expected “The Kholops,” a drama exploring oppression, to be shut down soon after it opened in St. Petersburg. Instead, it is two years into a sold-out run.
How to Prevent Aging Parents and Relatives from Making Financial Mistakes
1/18/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
Getting family members to listen to you when you think they are headed down a dangerous financial path can be difficult. But there are preventive steps you can take.
I’m the Secretary General of the Council of Europe. This Is Something I Thought I’d Never Have to Write.
1/18/2026 10:00 PM Open Story
International law is either universal or meaningless. Greenland will show which one we choose.
Dear Trump, Buying Greenland Is a Bad Idea
1/16/2026 6:17 AM Open Story
Trump wants Greenland? Its previous colonizer has some thoughts.
Winter Storm Brings Snow and Cold Temps as Far South as Florida and Georgia
1/18/2026 5:23 PM Open Story
Snow fell as far south as Florida and Georgia on Sunday but mostly melted by the afternoon. The same storm system brought snow to the Northeast, with a second round expected Sunday night.
Guatemala Declares State of Emergency to Address Gang Violence
1/18/2026 8:15 PM Open Story
The country has seen a surge of unrest in recent days, including uprisings at prisons and the killing of police officers, which the authorities have blamed on gangs.
Ralph Towner, Eclectic Guitarist With the Ensemble Oregon, Dies at 85
1/18/2026 4:08 PM Open Story
A composer and pianist as well, he was a prolific recording artist who integrated jazz, classical and world music traditions in a career that spanned seven decades.
Prince Harry’s Court Case Against Daily Mail Publisher: What to Know
1/18/2026 9:01 PM Open Story
A trial is set to begin on Monday in Harry’s case accusing Associated Newspapers of phone hacking and other unlawful activities. Other claimants include Elton John and Liz Hurley.