As U.S. Pauses Strikes, Iran Is No Rush to Resume Cease-Fire Talks
7/28/2026 2:44 AM Open Story
Amid a reprieve in the fighting, Iran’s leaders are betting that they can endure more pain than President Trump and have leverage over the Strait of Hormuz, analysts say.
Trump Backs New Iran Talks but It’s Unclear What He Hopes to Achieve This Time
7/28/2026 2:29 AM Open Story
Iran denied President Trump’s claim that it wants to talk, and gave no sign that it would make concessions or speak directly with U.S. officials.
Iran War Enters 6th Month and a Period of Greater Uncertainty
7/27/2026 1:20 PM Open Story
Here is a rundown of the major events of the war, as both sides consider their next moves.
Democratic Party Faces Debt and Disarray, and Wildfires Force Mass Evacuations in Europe
7/28/2026 3:00 AM Open Story
Plus, whales on a plane.
Kumamoto Castle, a Famed Landmark, Is Damaged in the Japan Earthquake
7/28/2026 5:47 AM Open Story
The centuries-old castle, one of the country’s best-known, was also affected by the region’s 2016 earthquakes.
Ukraine’s Strike on an Iranian Ship Could Bring Two Wars Closer
7/28/2026 6:06 AM Open Story
The attack in the Caspian Sea was an unusually direct encounter between two countries that have been on opposite sides for years.
Massive Wildfires Draw Close to Madrid
7/27/2026 9:01 PM Open Story
Madrid is booming, culturally and economically, but the wildfires raging within a short drive of the capital have provided a reality check.
Fire Raging Near Bordeaux Brings More Bad News for Its Vineyards
7/28/2026 6:13 AM Open Story
One of the largest fires in modern French history is raging near the vineyards of Bordeaux. That is just the latest problem for France’s embattled wine industry.
Six Miles From the Flames in France: Chemical Rocket Fuel and Used Missiles
7/28/2026 3:59 AM Open Story
The area around Bordeaux has many plants that work with sophisticated technologies and hazardous materials.
France and Spain Race to Tamp Down Wildfires Before Heat Wave Hits
7/28/2026 4:58 AM Open Story
Faced with unprecedented blazes, firefighters in both countries are using a brief window of opportunity to bring the flames under control before temperatures spike.
A Newsstand That Aims to Delight N.Y.C. Subway Riders
7/28/2026 6:14 AM Open Story
A comedian and his friends are transforming a vacant retail space at the West 4th Street station with freebies, art and puppet shows to make commutes more enjoyable.
Graham to Be Honored at Funeral Services This Week. Here’s How to Watch.
7/28/2026 2:03 AM Open Story
Closed ceremonies for the Republican senator, a stalwart ally of President Trump, will be held in Washington on Tuesday before a procession and public funeral in South Carolina the next day.
Fauci, in Private Diary, Reflected on Covid’s Origins and His Own Fame
7/27/2026 8:31 PM Open Story
Private entries, released by a Republican senator, have reignited a furious debate over whether Covid-19 leaked from a lab.
Tech Stocks Tumble on Worries About A.I. Spending and China’s Chip Competition
7/28/2026 5:33 AM Open Story
South Korea temporarily paused trading on Tuesday as its benchmark stock index led losses across the region, closing more than 10 percent lower.
The Chips Rout Goes Global
7/28/2026 4:25 AM Open Story
Shares in semiconductor companies plunged in South Korea and Europe, adding fresh doubts to the durability of the artificial intelligence trade.
What the Crackup of the Heritage Foundation Says About the Post-Trump Right
7/28/2026 2:01 AM Open Story
The bastion of American conservatism best known for Project 2025 has been consumed by an ideological — and generational — civil war.
6 Takeaways From Michigan’s Senate Debate Between Abdul El-Sayed and Haley Stevens
7/27/2026 7:43 PM Open Story
At the final debate before next week’s Democratic primary for Senate, Dr. Abdul El-Sayed and Representative Haley Stevens showcased their wildly different ideological stances and political styles.
He Served China’s Police State of Xinjiang. He Says It Imprisoned Him, Too.
7/27/2026 9:01 PM Open Story
After nearly 10 years carrying out Chinese government repression in Xinjiang, a former police officer is now seeking asylum in Germany.
Sam Smith Shows a New Side on “Hazel Eyes”
7/28/2026 2:01 AM Open Story
After rising to global pop star status with songs about heartbreak, Smith returns with an album about pointedly queer “requited love,” made exactly how and where made them happiest.
Mamdani’s Netanyahu Stunt Was a Waste of His Talent and Our Time
7/28/2026 2:03 AM Open Story
What if Mamdani actually wanted to be a bridge builder between Israelis and Palestinians, a role for which he has the unique capacity and talent?
The Democratic Party Needs Change
7/28/2026 2:41 AM Open Story
Ben Wikler, a former state party chair, thinks the Democratic Party needs to reinvent itself.
The Cuban Way
7/28/2026 3:46 AM Open Story
We look at the state of the island as it struggles with an energy crisis.
Late Night Roasts President Trump’s Attempt at Comedy
7/27/2026 11:27 PM Open Story
“And let’s just say Iran’s not the only thing he bombed,” Seth Meyers said of the president’s performance at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner.
There’s a Way to Prevent Ovarian Cancer. Few Know About It.
7/28/2026 6:13 AM Open Story
The vast majority of cases begin in the fallopian tubes — and removing them can reduce the risk by nearly 80 percent.