At Least 16 Dead in Gaza After Building Collapse, Officials Say
The building was previously damaged by an Israeli strike, the local rescue service said. Its fall underscored the precarious conditions of those living among the enclave’s ruins.
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At Least 2 Dead in School Shooting in the Philippines
The suspected shooter, a student at the school, also died, officials said. It was the third high-profile school shooting in the Philippines in recent months.
Gold Mine Collapse in Sudan Kills at Least 70
Dozens more are missing after shafts collapsed on Sunday, according to a charity, which said that the chances of rescuing those trapped were “limited” because of a lack of specialized equipment.
Man Suspected of Pushing Woman in Front of London Bus Is Found Dead, British News Media Say
The man, 44, had been arrested in connection with the 2017 shoving attack in London, the British news media reported. His family said there was “no credible evidence” linking him to the incident.
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South Africa 'feels like a prison' for women amid spate of femicides
South Africa has some of the highest rates of violence against women in the world, and a spate of killings of nine women in the same area in recent weeks has led to renewed outrage. (Image credit: Themba Hadebe)
Warren Buffett Steps Down as Berkshire Chairman, Names Son to Replace Him
“Father Time always wins,” the 96-year-old, who turned Berkshire Hathaway into an investing powerhouse, said in a letter to shareholders. “He has, however, been generous with me.”
Their Gaza home was damaged, but they had nowhere else to go. It cost their lives.
The sudden collapse of a building damaged three years ago by an Israeli airstrike highlighted another peril of an acute housing shortage in the Gaza Strip.
Why Autocrats Care What People Think
Russia is staging an election that matters to almost no one — except President Vladimir V. Putin and his inner circle.
Israel Is Going to War Against a Documentary
It’s hard to tell whether Israelis are enraged by “NAZA” because they think it’s full of lies, or because they know or fear it’s true.
Ocasio-Cortez Donates to N.Y. Democrats, Will Barnstorm State Ahead of Midterms
The news has reignited speculation about whether the progressive representative from the Bronx is considering a run for senator or president.
Can Two Friends Complete a Game No One Has Ever Finished?
The Campaign for North Africa, a staggeringly complicated World War II board game, has stymied players for decades. Now two guys in England are giving it a serious go.
Humanity Has Avoided Apocalypse Before. Let’s Do It Again.
It is up to all of us, through our government, to shape what A.I. becomes.
A.G. Sulzberger: The Story of America, Told in 15 Million First Drafts of History
The Times has witnessed the country’s transformation. It will keep its eyes open.
Why Europe Really, Really Needs a Mild Winter
The economy has been resilient despite higher prices stemming from the war in the Middle East, but that could change quickly if cold weather forces countries to tap depleted gas reserves.
Abortion Rights Activists in Idaho Find Their Pitch: Bring Back the Doctors
Organizers of a referendum to repeal an abortion ban in deep-red Idaho are far more focused on how the ban has broadly affected health care in the state.
Saint Pierre and Miquelon, France, In the Spotlight as Macron and Carney Visit
Saint Pierre and Miquelon, the French territory off the coast of Canada’s Newfoundland, is experiencing a surge in visitors after three unrelated events raised its profile.
Ashley Hinson, a Republican ‘Minivan-Driving Mom,’ Steers Away From Trump in Midterm Elections
Representative Ashley Hinson is hoping to keep a crucial Senate seat red in Iowa, where the president has created major headwinds for her party.
Iran War Will Make Winter More Expensive for Some Americans
The cost of heating oil, which is similar to diesel and used extensively in Northeastern states, has climbed sharply because of the war in Iran.
Missy Mazzoli Debuts at the Metropolitan Opera With ‘Lincoln in the Bardo’
Missy Mazzoli, whose “Lincoln in the Bardo” opens at the Metropolitan Opera this fall, writes politically urgent, musically eclectic works for a new generation of operagoers.
True or false: Trump's name is now on the Kennedy Center. The quiz has the answer
The world made it to another Friday without an AI apocalypse, so here's the quiz! See you next week … maybe.
String of daring Russian plots is testing Washington’s restraint
A strike on a train that imperiled former European leaders and CIA officers is among a spate of attacks that risked a dangerous escalation with the West, experts say.
Could trees developed with gene-editing technology protect Florida's citrus industry?
A bacterial infection is wiping out Florida's citrus trees. Growers hope a rootstock developed with gene-editing technology could keep the disease at bay. (Image credit: Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
A DHS email raises new questions about the Trump administration's election plans
A heavily redacted email from last year, reported first by NPR, reveals that DHS personnel shared a list of jurisdictions that offer election materials in non-English languages. It's unclear why. (Image credit: Stephen Maturen)
Google is helping write AI chatbot safety laws — while pushing for loopholes
As states push to regulate chatbots, tech companies are trying to write safety rules in ways that exempt some of their key products. (Image credit: Jimena Peck for NPR)
Republican 'cavalry' arrives with a Trump-backed $150 million ad blitz in key races
To counter a difficult political environment, two Trump-aligned super PACs have reserved more than $150 million in ads — primarily in deep red House and Senate races that have now become competitive. (Image credit: Kevin Dietsch)
Convicted of Theft, an Ex-Prime Minister Is Set to Swap Prison for Mansion
The former prime minister of Malaysia, Najib Razak, was convicted in the multibillion-dollar 1MDB scandal. He’ll serve out his time at a luxury home.
Spain’s Preppy Conservatives Are Having a Moment
Loafer-wearing young Spaniards, often called “Cayetanos,” are flexing their countercultural muscles after eight years of left-wing government.