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The Campaign Behind Trump’s Nigeria Strikes
NYT World • Feb 2, 2026
A yearslong effort to convince the Trump administration that Christians are persecuted in the West African nation has shifted U.S. policy.
U.S. and Iranian Officials to Meet as Trump’s Threats Loom
NYT World • Feb 2, 2026
President Trump’s Middle East envoy and his son-in-law were expected to meet Iran’s foreign minister in Istanbul on Friday amid tensions between the c…
Trump Announces Initial Trade Deal With India
NYT World • Feb 2, 2026
The agreement was short on details, but President Trump said India had promised to stop buying Russian oil and would buy more U.S. products for a redu…
France Adopts a Budget After Months of Turmoil
NYT World • Feb 2, 2026
Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu’s budget, subjected to judicial review, paves the way for relative political stability.
Attempt to Drill Through Thwaites Glacier Is Foiled
NYT World • Feb 2, 2026
Scientists lost their instruments within Antarctica’s most dangerously unstable glacier, though not before getting a glimpse at the warming waters und…
Uproar Over Meloni’s Face Painted on an Angel in a Church in Rome
NYT World • Feb 2, 2026
The recent restoration of a chapel came with a surprise: an angel depicted with the likeness of Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni of Italy. Cue the protes…
Royal Families of Norway and Britain Face Pressure Over Epstein Files
NYT World • Feb 2, 2026
Newly released emails offer new details about ties between Jeffrey Epstein and Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway, as well as Sarah Ferguson, once t…
Countries Have Long Tested Their Own Athletes for Doping. That Could Soon Change.
NYT World • Feb 2, 2026
After Chinese swimmers won Olympic gold in 2021 despite having tested positive for a banned substance, the World Antidoping Agency is considering whet…
Erfan Soltani, Iranian Protester Who Reportedly Faced a Death Sentence, Is Released on Bail
NYT World • Feb 2, 2026
Mr. Soltani, 26, was arrested last month as Iran brutally repressed anti-government demonstrations.
Colombia’s President, an Outspoken Trump Critic, Heads to the White House
NYT World • Feb 2, 2026
Gustavo Petro of Colombia and President Trump have had a tense relationship that escalated into threats by Mr. Trump, before easing. Anything could ha…
Rafah Crossing in Gaza Reopens, Another Step for Fragile Cease-Fire
NYT World • Feb 2, 2026
Israel and Egypt had disagreed for months about how to resume operations at the Rafah border crossing, which has been closed for nearly a year.
How a Village in Italy Became a Slice of Caracas
NYT World • Feb 2, 2026
Generations of migrants from a village on the coast of southern Italy found a better life in Venezuela. Many came back and turned their town into a mi…
Squeezed Between Trump and China, India Looks for Faraway Friendships
NYT World • Feb 2, 2026
India is overcoming its aversion to free-trade deals to cozy up with Canada and other middle powers.
Laura Fernández Wins Costa Rican Presidency
NYT World • Feb 2, 2026
Laura Fernández’s victory was driven by a crisis in which Costa Rica’s reputation for peace has been tarred by record-breaking violence.
Oscar-Nominated Screenwriter Arrested in Iran for Criticizing Regime
NYT World • Feb 2, 2026
Mehdi Mahmoudian, co-writer of “It Was Just an Accident,” was one of several people detained after signing a letter objecting to the crackdown on prot…
Why Targeting Iran Is Riskier Than Ousting Maduro
NYT World • Feb 1, 2026
Iran’s ability to strike Israel and destabilize the wider Middle East makes it a far more dangerous adversary.
The Secret Egyptian Air Base Powering Sudan’s Drone War
NYT World • Feb 1, 2026
The covert base offers new evidence of how the Sudanese conflict is morphing into a theater for high-tech warfare, driven by foreign interests.
Russia Strikes Ukraine’s Energy Sector, Killing 12 Miners
NYT World • Feb 1, 2026
The attack comes during a winter freeze and despite efforts by President Trump and others to get the two countries to negotiate a truce.
Starmer Urges Former Prince Andrew to Testify to Congress Over Epstein Ties
NYT World • Feb 1, 2026
Mr. Mountbatten-Windsor was stripped of his royal titles in October by his brother King Charles III because of growing questions around his links to M…
What to Know About the Rafah Border Crossing in Gaza
NYT World • Feb 1, 2026
The only crossing that connects Gaza with Egypt is reopening after nearly a year of closures. This will allow residents to leave for medical care or r…
Ukraine Peace Talks Delayed After Russia and U.S. Meet
NYT World • Feb 1, 2026
It was unclear why the latest round of negotiations, which had been expected on Sunday, were postponed for several days.
Indonesia Lifts Ban on Grok After New Assurances From X Corp
NYT World • Feb 1, 2026
Indonesia joined Malaysia and the Philippines in reversing its restrictions, weeks after it blocked the chatbot because it was used to generate sexual…
Right-Wing Populist Holds Commanding Lead Ahead of Costa Rica’s Election
NYT World • Feb 1, 2026
President Rodrigo Chaves’s handpicked successor has vowed to extend his agenda, which has sought to weaken democratic institutions and crack down on r…
How Trump Took Up the ‘Christian Genocide’ Cause in Nigeria
NYT World • Feb 1, 2026
A yearslong effort to convince Washington of religious persecution is shifting foreign policy toward the West African nation, with major consequences.
Why Is Taking the Rest of the Donetsk Region So Important to Putin?
NYT World • Feb 1, 2026
Secretary of State Marco Rubio called the question “the one remaining item” in Abu Dhabi peace talks. Russia disputed that.
Years After Coup, Myanmar’s Government in Exile Teeters on Irrelevancy
NYT World • Feb 1, 2026
The National Unity Government was formed as a pro-democracy alternative to the junta. But, critics say, it has failed to achieve most of its goals.
T. Kumar, Rights Activist Who Was Shaped by His Time in Prison, Dies at 76
NYT World • Jan 31, 2026
After being jailed as a resistance organizer for the Tamil minority in his native Sri Lanka, he spoke out against governmental repression worldwide.
Explosions in Iran Spread Jitters and Rumors Amid Anticipation of Attacks
NYT World • Jan 31, 2026
Deadly blasts, including one that may have been caused by a gas leak, raised anxiety in the country. “Society is waiting for war,” one Iranian said.
Danes Who Fought Alongside US Troops March Against Trump’s Comments
NYT World • Jan 31, 2026
In the latest anti-American gathering in Denmark, veterans who went to war alongside U.S. troops took to the streets of Copenhagen.
Pierre Poilievre Is Retained as Leader of Canada’s Conservatives
NYT World • Jan 31, 2026
Pierre Poilievre, a populist who led the Conservative Party to defeat last year, was retained as its leader on Friday, despite his dismal poll numbers…
Deadly Israeli Strikes in Gaza, as Rafah Border Is Set to Reopen
NYT World • Jan 31, 2026
A local health official said at least 26 people had been killed in the attacks, which the Israeli military said had targeted Hamas commanders. The ope…
Good Company
NYT World • Jan 31, 2026
Let’s talk about the new and old shows we’ll be watching this winter.
Mark Carney Meets ‘Heated Rivalry’ Star Hudson Williams
NYT World • Jan 31, 2026
Only one thing could make the TV show and cultural phenomenon “Heated Rivalry” more Canadian: pairing one of its stars, Hudson Williams, with Prime Mi…
These Gazans May Finally Get a Lifeline to the World
NYT World • Jan 31, 2026
Thousands of Palestinians are waiting to be evacuated for medical treatment as the border between Gaza and Egypt looks set to reopen in the coming day…
Russia’s Oil Revenue Is Plummeting
NYT World • Jan 31, 2026
The new reality has forced the Kremlin to raise taxes and increase debt, and hovers over peace talks with Ukraine.
U.S. Allies Are Drawing Closer to China, but on Beijing’s Terms
NYT World • Jan 31, 2026
As Washington unsettles its partners, Beijing is reaping diplomatic gains, without backing down on human rights, trade or security.
How Europe Is Moving to Reduce Dependence on Trump
NYT World • Jan 31, 2026
Since President Trump made threats about Greenland, the continent’s leaders have debated the rapid deterioration of U.S. ties in policy papers and at …
U.N. Says It’s in Danger of Financial Collapse Because of Members’ Unpaid Dues
NYT World • Jan 31, 2026
The world body warned it would run out of money by July and have to close its New York headquarters if countries, namely the United States, did not pa…
Why Trump Is Going After Iran Now
NYT World • Jan 30, 2026
As President Trump warns that “we have a lot of very big, very powerful ships sailing to Iran right now,” our national security correspondent David E.…
Children Were Arrested in Iran’s Brutal Crackdown on Protests
NYT World • Jan 30, 2026
An Iranian government official said some children had been detained, the first such acknowledgment in weeks of anti-government protests.
Trump Moves to Cut All Oil to Cuba as U.S. Takes Aim at Its Government
NYT World • Jan 30, 2026
President Trump’s threat to impose tariffs on any country that delivers oil to Cuba appeared to be directed largely at Mexico, the only nation that ha…
Drilling Through the Thwaites Glacier for Clues to Its Melting
NYT World • Jan 30, 2026
A team hopes to place instruments in the waters beneath the colossal Thwaites Glacier, with the help of a drill that uses hot water to punch through i…
Argentina in Advanced Talks to Become Destination for U.S. Deportations
NYT World • Jan 30, 2026
Washington and Buenos Aires are working on an agreement to allow the U.S. to deport immigrants from other nations to the South American country.
Algae Growth on Greenland’s Ice Contributes to Melting, Studies Show
NYT World • Jan 30, 2026
New studies show how algae grows on ice and snow, creating “dark zones” that exacerbate melting in the consequential region.
The Netherlands Is Getting a New Government. Will It Last?
NYT World • Jan 30, 2026
Rob Jetten, a 38-year-old centrist, is poised to be the youngest prime minister in Dutch history. But his government will be in a daunting position.
A Challenge for Britain’s Royal Mail: Proving It Can Deliver the Mail
NYT World • Jan 30, 2026
Late letters are causing distress to some in Britain and fueling criticism of its 500-year-old postal service.
Iran Rules Out Talks With U.S. Until Trump’s Threats Stop
NYT World • Jan 30, 2026
Iran’s foreign minister ruled out direct talks unless President Trump stops threatening to attack it. He also said Iran would not discuss its ballisti…
Born of a Factory Mistake, This Sad Toy Horse Captures China’s Mood
NYT World • Jan 30, 2026
A manufacturing error turned a Lunar New Year toy into an unlikely emblem of workplace fatigue.
Syrian Government and Kurdish-Led Militia Seal a Deal to Merge Forces
NYT World • Jan 30, 2026
The long-anticipated agreement closes a period of intense uncertainty in northeastern Syria after rebel forces led by Ahmed al-Sharaa, who is now the …
Trump Tells U.K. and Canada That Boosting Trade With China Is ‘Dangerous’
NYT World • Jan 30, 2026
The leaders of both countries have recently visited Beijing seeking to strengthen economic ties, as tensions with the United States rise.