168115
New York Times coverage from around the world, including the Russia-Ukraine war. Get the latest at https://www.nytimes.com/world
Here are some of the stories we are covering from around the world:
The War on Nature in Ukraine
The human costs of Russia’s war in Ukraine are enormous. But Ukraine’s environment is also being devastated. The war may end, but damage from artillery shells, mines, drones and missiles will endure for decades, experts say.
Where Trump’s Tariffs Will Hit Hardest
These countries are some of the most vulnerable to Washington’s sweeping new tariffs. Their economies are deeply reliant on selling goods to the United States, and many of them were hit with especially steep taxes.
Israel Hits Syria With New Strikes and Ground Raid as Tensions Soar
Syria accused Israel on Thursday of trying to destabilize the country after intense airstrikes on military bases and a deadly raid in southern Syria.
@nytimes
Here are some of the stories we are covering from around the world:
A Prison Death Highlights an L.G.B.T.Q. Crackdown in Russia
The Russian government has unleashed a wave of repression against L.G.B.T.Q. people, with the police raiding gay night clubs and investigators targeting people they suspect of being gay.
U.N. Accuses Israel of Killing 15 Rescue Workers in Gaza
The United Nations said Israeli forces killed the people as they were trying to aid injured civilians, then buried them in a mass grave. Israel said nine of the 15 dead were Palestinian militants.
Iceland Volcano Eruption Threatens Town
A volcano in southwestern Iceland erupted on Tuesday, endangering the town of Grindavik and prompting the closure of the popular Blue Lagoon tourist destination.
@nytimes
Here are some of the stories we are covering from around the world:
Major Quake Batters Myanmar; High Toll Is Feared as Buildings Topple
A powerful earthquake struck central Myanmar on Friday, gouging open roads, toppling century-old religious monuments and destroying multistory buildings as it shook a vast expanse of Southeast Asia and dealt another severe blow to a country that has been ripped apart by civil war.
Ukraine Stages New Push Into Russia, Officials and Experts Say
In recent days, the Ukrainian Army has staged a new cross-border push into the Belgorod region of Russia, according to Ukrainian officials, analysts of open-source intelligence and Russian military bloggers. The advance comes as cease-fire talks continue.
Vance Lands in Greenland, a Place That Doesn’t Want Him
Vice President JD Vance landed in Greenland on Friday afternoon as part of a contentious trip pushed by the Trump administration and angrily opposed by Greenlanders.
@nytimes
Here are some of the stories we are covering from around the world:
Gazans Protest Against Hamas and War for a Second Day
Palestinians in Gaza protested against the war for a second straight day on Wednesday and chanted slogans against Hamas. The demonstrations, a rare show of dissent, appeared to have spread, reflecting frustration at the breakdown of a cease-fire with Israel.
Jair Bolsonaro Ordered to Face Trial in Brazil for Attempting a Coup
Jair Bolsonaro, Brazil’s former president, will face trial on charges that he oversaw a vast scheme to cling to power after losing the 2022 elections, the country’s Supreme Court decided on Wednesday.
World’s Largest ‘Baby Exporter’ Admits to Adoption Fraud
South Korea admitted for the first time that in its rush to send children to American and European homes decades ago, its adoption agencies committed widespread malpractices, including falsifying documents, to make them more adoptable.
@nytimes
Here are some of the stories we are covering from around the world:
Sudan’s Military Sweeps Across Capital, Hoping to Turn the War
A New York Times reporter and photographer were the first Western journalists to visit central Khartoum since the civil war broke out in Sudan two years ago. The scale of how much has been lost was inescapable.
Turkey Ousts and Jails Istanbul Mayor, Who Was Expected to Run for President
The mayor of Istanbul, Ekrem Imamoglu, was jailed pending his trial on corruption charges and removed from office on Sunday, hobbling a potential contender in Turkey’s next presidential election and the top rival of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
A War Within the War: Ukraine’s Ill Children
In three years of full-scale war, Ukrainian families of children with long-term illnesses have had to overcome countless challenges.
@nytimes
Here are some of the stories we are covering from around the world:
Israel Expands Gaza Ground Offensive as Hamas Fires Rockets at Tel Aviv
The Israeli military expanded a ground offensive across the Gaza Strip on Thursday as Hamas fired rockets at central Israel for the first time in months, in what looked increasingly like a slide back toward full-scale war.
Ukraine Attacks Air Base Deep Inside Russia
Ukraine attacked an airfield deep inside Russian territory overnight, officials said on Thursday, as the two sides traded strikes amid efforts by the Trump administration to hammer out details of a partial cease-fire.
In Indonesia, a Parliamentary Action Evokes an Authoritarian Past
Indonesia’s Parliament unanimously passed a controversial overhaul of a law that will allocate more civilian posts for military officers, defying student protests and raising fears of the erosion of freedoms in the world’s third-largest democracy.
@nytimes
Here are some of the stories we are covering from around the world:
Zelensky Agrees to Halt Strikes on Russian Energy Targets in Call With Trump
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine agreed in a Wednesday phone call with President Trump to accept Russia’s offer for a mutual pause in attacks on energy targets as a step toward a broader cease-fire.
Israeli Ground Forces Seize Part of Gaza Corridor, Raising Pressure on Hamas
Israeli ground forces pushed deeper into the Gaza Strip on Wednesday, taking over parts of a major corridor that bisects the Palestinian enclave, in the most significant ground operation since the collapse of the cease-fire with Hamas.
Congo and Rwanda Called for a Cease-Fire in Their Deadly Conflict. What Now?
The leaders of the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda have called for a cease-fire in eastern Congo in a bid to end the latest deadly chapter in a three-decade conflict.
@nytimes
Here are some of the stories we are covering from around the world:
How Ukraine’s Offensive in Russia’s Kursk Region Unraveled
Ukrainian forces have pulled almost entirely out of the Kursk region of Russia, ending an offensive that had stunned the Kremlin last summer with its speed and audacity.
Nary a Critical Word: Bill Gates’s Close Bond With Narendra Modi
The relationship between billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates and Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India helps both men meet their missions. But it also papers over the erosion of rights under Mr. Modi.
Rwanda Cuts Ties With Belgium Over Congo Conflict and E.U. Sanctions
Rwanda severed diplomatic ties on Monday with its former colonial ruler, Belgium, which has been pushing to penalize Rwanda over its invasion of the neighboring Democratic Republic of Congo.
@nytimes
Here are some of the stories we are covering from around the world:
Russia Claims to Have Regained Control of Key Kursk Town
Russia said on Thursday that the military had regained full control of the town of Sudzha, the main population center in the part of the Kursk region of Russia that Ukrainian troops had captured last summer. Ukrainian officials have not confirmed a retreat.
Indonesian Fishermen Sue U.S. Canned Tuna Giant Over Claims of Forced Labor
In a lawsuit filed in California, four Indonesian fisherman said that Bumble Bee Foods was aware of and benefited from abuse by suppliers. The company declined to comment.
U.N. Accuses Israel of Targeting Reproductive Health Facilities in Gaza
A U.N. commission accused Israel of targeting hospitals and other health facilities in Gaza that provide reproductive services, including an I.V.F. clinic where thousands of embryos were destroyed, in what it called an effort to prevent Palestinian births. Israel quickly rejected the findings as biased.
@nytimes
Here are some of the stories we are covering from around the world:
U.S. Agrees to Resume Military Assistance to Ukraine
Ukraine said it would support a Trump administration proposal for a 30-day cease-fire with Russia, an announcement that followed hours of meetings in Saudi Arabia where the United States agreed to immediately lift a pause on intelligence sharing and resume military assistance to Kyiv.
For Duterte, Signs of a Reckoning Years After He Ordered a Deadly Drug War
Rodrigo Duterte, the former Philippine president, was arrested on Tuesday in Manila and was flown to The Hague to face International Criminal Court charges of crimes against humanity.
Pakistan Separatists Hijack Train With 400 Onboard and Give Ultimatum
Separatist militants hijacked a train carrying more than 400 people in an isolated mountainous area of southwestern Pakistan on Tuesday and said they would kill dozens of seized security personnel if the government did not agree to a prisoner exchange.
@nytimes
Here are some of the stories we are covering from around the world:
More Than 140 Killed in Clashes Between Syrian Forces and Assad Loyalists
Clashes between Syria’s new authorities and gunmen loyal to the ousted dictator Bashar al-Assad have killed at least 147 people over the past two days, in the bloodiest fighting since the collapse of the old regime.
Russia Hits Ukrainian Power and Gas Facilities in Widespread Attack
Russia unleashed a furious bombardment aimed at critical Ukrainian infrastructure overnight on Thursday and on Friday amid increasing worries that the American decision to withhold intelligence assistance could leave Ukraine more vulnerable to attacks.
U.N. Helicopter Attacked as South Sudan Teeters on Brink
Gunmen attacked a United Nations helicopter on an evacuation mission in a volatile part of South Sudan, killing one crew member and injuring two others, the U.N. said. The attack came amid fears that a critical power-sharing deal was at risk of collapse.
@nytimes
Here are some of the stories we are covering from around the world:
Trump Administration Pauses Intelligence Sharing With Ukraine
The Trump administration has paused intelligence sharing with Ukraine alongside a military aid freeze, officials said, part of a pressure campaign to force its government to cooperate with the White House’s plans to end the country’s war with Russia.
The Secret Campaign in China to Save a Woman Chained by the Neck
Three years ago, a video blogger stumbled on a woman chained by the neck in a shack in a rural Chinese village. The video set off the biggest online uproar in China in years, and people mobilized both online and offline to demand accountability. Then, those voices disappeared.
In Mass Child Sex Abuse Case in France, Early Warnings Went Unheeded
Joël Le Scouarnec is charged with raping or sexually assaulting 299 people, mostly his young patients. His family’s testimony suggested a culture of silence around sexual abuse by him and others.
@nytimes
Here are some of the stories we are covering from around the world
A Thousand Snipers in the Sky: The New War in Ukraine
The war in Ukraine is deadlier than ever. Drones now do most of the killing, with soldiers adapting off-the-shelf models and swarming the front lines. The drastic shift is changing the way wars may be fought in the future.
On Mexico’s Once-Packed Border, Few Migrants Remain
There has been a dramatic drop in the number of people gathering at the U.S. border and trying to cross. Can it help Mexico stave off President Trump’s threatened tariffs?
The ‘Leniency’ Trap: How China’s Plea System Gives Prosecutors More Power
China has embraced a plea deal system, but lawyers and scholars fear that it is being abused to further erode individual rights — and for shakedowns.
@nytimes
Here are some of the stories we are covering from around the world:
In Turkey, Jailed Kurdish Leader Urges Fighters to Disarm
Abdullah Ocalan, the imprisoned leader of a Kurdish guerrilla movement that has been waging a bloody insurgency against the Turkish state called on Thursday for his group to lay down its arms and dissolve, a pivotal declaration that could help end 40 years of deadly conflict.
On a Lawless Tropical Border, the Global Scam Industry Thrives
A China-led crackdown on online fraud rescued thousands from Myanmar this month. But this massive business of grift keeps growing.
Long Shunned, Pro-Russia Politicians in Ukraine See an Opening
From prison and from exile, supporters of Moscow have been ramping up social media posts aimed at backing Russia’s call for elections in Ukraine and slamming President Volodymyr Zelensky.
@nytimes
Here are some of the stories we are covering from around the world:
Facing Trump’s Hostility, Ukraine Weighs Its Options. But They Are Few.
There is a broad reckoning in Ukraine: Washington can no longer be relied upon as a supporter. But Kyiv still has agency on the battlefield and can seek increased support from Europe.
From Jihadist to President: The Evolution of Syria’s New Leader
Ahmed al-Shara’s unlikely path from membership in Al Qaeda to head of state has raised questions about how he intends to govern Syria.
Taiwan Detains a Chinese-Crewed Ship After Undersea Cable Severed
Taiwan's Coast Guard said it was investigating how the cable was severed and said it could not rule out the possibility of sabotage.
@nytimes
Here are some of the stories we are covering from around the world:
Myanmar Military Calls for Temporary Truce After Earthquake
Myanmar’s military on Wednesday declared a 21-day cease-fire to support relief and reconstruction efforts in the wake of a devastating earthquake in the country, a day after it fired on a Chinese Red Cross convoy trying to deliver food and medicine to desperate survivors.
Israel Takes New Territory in Gaza, Squeezing Hamas
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that Israel had seized a ribbon of territory in the Gaza Strip hours after his government laid out plans to seize large parts of the enclave.
Angola Rail Line Offers Clues to Trump’s Africa Policy
The $4 billion project was the Biden administration’s signature initiative in Africa. Early signs are that the Trump team supports it, too, for mineral access if nothing else.
@nytimes
Here are some of the stories we are covering from around the world:
A NATO Plane’s Busy Duty: Tracking (and Dodging) Russia in the Baltic Sea
The assignment was part of a new program aimed at suspected Russian sabotage. None has occurred since NATO began patrols. Never fully tranquil, the Baltic Sea, with a coastline heavily militarized by Northern European and Russian navies, has become an increasingly tense theater in the conflict between Moscow and the West.
They Found Love at a Construction Site, Then Were Trapped Beneath It
The Bangkok building razed by Friday’s quake employed men and women who had found love at work. Despite glimmers of hope, many were still beneath the rubble.
Zimbabwe’s Leader Faces Call for Removal From Within His Own Party
Nearly eight years after the coup that brought him to power, President Emmerson Mnangagwa is under threat from opponents within his governing ZANU-PF party, who have urged mass protests.
Read more
@nytimes
Here are some of the stories we are covering from around the world:
Drones, Mines and Snipers: Ukraine’s Front Line Is a World Away from Peace Talks
Hunted by drones, stalked by snipers and surrounded by minefields, soldiers fighting in Ukraine can’t risk even a small lapse in concentration, and any talk about a lasting cease-fire still feels like a dangerous fantasy.
As Musk Makes Some Headway in India, He Is Also Suing Its Government
Elon Musk’s pursuit of business expansion in India through Tesla and Starlink is coming at the same time that his X platform is waging a fight with the government over free speech.
South Sudan’s Vice President Has Been Placed Under House Arrest, Party Says
South Sudan’s vice president, Riek Machar, has been placed under house arrest, according to his party, escalating tensions that the United Nations has warned are pushing the world’s youngest country to the brink of civil war.
@nytimes
Here are some of the stories we are covering from around the world:
White House Says Russia and Ukraine Agree to Stop Fighting in Black Sea
The White House said on Tuesday that Ukraine and Russia had agreed to cease fighting in the Black Sea and to hash out the details for halting strikes on energy facilities. It would be the first significant step toward the full cease-fire the Trump administration had been pushing, but it would still fall short of that goal.
Mob Descends on a Comedy Club After a Comic Jokes About a Politician
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said criticism is “the soul” of Indian democracy. But his allies unleashed vigilantes after a comic who called a politician a “traitor.”
Now Europe Knows What Trump’s Team Calls It Behind Its Back: ‘Pathetic’
Trump administration officials have demanded more European military spending and questioned the continent’s values. Leaked messages, carried out on the messaging app Signal, show the depth of the rift.
@nytimes
Here are some of the stories we are covering from around the world:
What We Know About the Closure of Heathrow Airport
Heathrow Airport in London was closed for most of Friday after it lost power because of a nearby fire, shutting down one of the world’s busiest air hubs and caused worldwide travel disruptions.
Russian Energy Sites Burn as Kyiv and Moscow Trade Blame
As Ukraine and Russia prepare for talks that would place a temporary halt on strikes on energy infrastructure, each side has continued to accuse the other of fresh attacks on the power grid, underscoring the deep mistrust between them.
Sudan’s Military Retakes Presidential Palace in Devastated Capital
Two years into a civil war, Sudanese military forces recaptured the presidential palace in Khartoum, routing a paramilitary foe. Civilians have been trapped in the middle in a city with an apocalyptic air.
@nytimes
Here are some of the stories we are covering from around the world:
Israel Expands Gaza Ground Offensive as Hamas Fires Rockets at Tel Aviv
The Israeli military expanded a ground offensive across the Gaza Strip on Thursday as Hamas fired rockets at central Israel for the first time in months, in what looked increasingly like a slide back toward full-scale war.
Ukraine Attacks Air Base Deep Inside Russia
Ukraine attacked an airfield deep inside Russian territory overnight, officials said on Thursday, as the two sides traded strikes amid efforts by the Trump administration to hammer out details of a partial cease-fire.
In Indonesia, a Parliamentary Action Evokes an Authoritarian Past
Indonesia’s Parliament unanimously passed a controversial overhaul of a law that will allocate more civilian posts for military officers, defying student protests and raising fears of the erosion of freedoms in the world’s third-largest democracy.
@nytimes
Here are some of the stories we are covering from around the world:
Putin Agrees for the First Time to Limited Cease-Fire, as Long as Ukraine Does Too
President Vladimir Putin of Russia agreed for the first time on Tuesday to halt strikes on energy infrastructure, as long as Ukraine does the same, the Kremlin said in a statement. The Russian leader declined for now to agree to a broader 30-day halt in fighting that U.S. and Ukrainian officials had proposed.
Israel Resumes Strikes on Gaza, Killing Hundreds, as Cease-Fire Breaks Down
Israeli forces launched deadly aerial attacks across the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, ending a temporary cease-fire with Hamas that began in January, and raising the prospect of a return to all-out war.
‘Welcome to Hell’: Five Months in a Venezuelan Prison
Three Americans who spent months in a Venezuelan prison told The Times about their ordeal, and how they were freed.
@nytimes
Here are some of the stories we are covering from around the world:
Putin Demands Ukrainian Troops in Kursk Region of Russia Surrender
President Vladimir Putin of Russia insisted that Ukraine order some of its forces to surrender to Russia, a striking demand made hours after President Trump said the U.S. had “very good and productive” discussions with Mr. Putin about a potential cease-fire.
Canada Has a New Prime Minister With a Very Hard First Assignment
Mark Carney, a central banker turned politician, was sworn in on Friday as Canada’s 24th prime minister at a crucial moment as President Trump sets his sights on Canada’s sovereignty and keeps threatening more tariffs.
Duterte Appears in Court in The Hague via Video After Arrest
In a scenario once considered unthinkable for a head of state who presided over the brutal killings of thousands of civilians, Rodrigo Duterte, the former president of the Philippines, appeared at an International Criminal Court hearing via a video link on Friday.
@nytimes
Here are some of the stories we are covering from around the world:
Emboldened by Trump, Serbia’s Leader Cracks Down on Activist Groups
Roiled by months of nationwide protests it blames on foreign meddling, Serbia has sent the police in to raid groups that received funds from U.S.A.I.D.
Musk Email Reaches Italian Workers. It Did Not Go Well.
Employees at the Aviano Air Base who serve American forces got a familiar demand to list their achievements. Unions say Italy “is not the Wild West like the U.S.”
Kurdish Fighters Called a Truce, but Turkey Kept Up Lethal Strikes
Turkey is still bombing armed Kurdish insurgents in Iraq and Syria, even after their leader urged them to lay down their arms and disband, and their group declared a cease-fire.
@nytimes
Here are some of the stories we are covering from around the world:
Russian Forces Depleted and Stalling on Eastern Front, Ukraine Says
Ukrainian forces have stalled the Russian offensive in the eastern Donetsk region in recent months and have started to win back small patches of land, according to Ukrainian soldiers and military analysts.
Banker Mark Carney Wins Race to Lead Liberal Party, and Canada
The Liberal Party of Canada on Sunday chose Mark Carney, an unelected technocrat with deep experience in financial markets, to replace Justin Trudeau as party leader and the country’s prime minister, and to take on President Trump.
What We Know About the Unrest in Syria
Over 1,300 people have been killed in fierce clashes between government forces and gunmen loyal to the Assad regime in Syria, according to a war monitor, in a serious challenge to the country’s new rulers.
@nytimes
Here are some of the stories we are covering from around the world:
When Every Funeral Is the Most Important
As Ukrainian casualties spiral after years of war, a military band has the melancholy but key task of bidding farewell to troops and raising morale.
Trump Suspends Tariffs on Canada and Mexico for a Month
President Trump said on Thursday that he would allow both Mexico and Canada to avoid tariffs on most exports to the United States for one month, saying he would exempt products that are traded under the rules of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement, the trade pact he signed in his first term.
He Sang in Praise of Women Exposing Their Hair. Iran Flogged Him.
Mehdi Yarrahi, a popular Iranian musician who was arrested two years ago during a crackdown on artists and academics, has been punished with 74 lashes in what activists said on Thursday was a bid to humiliate him for supporting a nationwide uprising.
@nytimes
Here are some of the stories we are covering from around the world:
Zelensky Offers Terms to Stop Fighting, Assuring U.S. That Ukraine Wants Peace
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine on Tuesday offered a course of action that he said could end the war, while trying to assure the Trump administration that his government was dedicated to peace.
Trump’s Tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China Snap Into Effect
President Trump imposed hefty tariffs on the United States’ three largest trading partners on Tuesday, roiling global relations and sending shock waves through industries that depend on trade.
Conservatives Hobble Iran’s Moderate President, Stoking a Political Crisis
Iran’s conservatives have ousted two high-profile officials, throwing President Masoud Pezeshkian’s new, moderate government into turmoil and raising questions about its survival.
@nytimes
Here are some of the stories we are covering from around the world:
The U.S.-Ukraine Mineral Deal Is Now In Peril: What We Know
An anticipated deal for Ukraine to hand over natural resources revenues to the U.S. abruptly fell apart during an explosive shouting match in the Oval Office on Friday, in a dramatic rupture in relations between the two wartime allies.
Pope Francis Suffers a Setback, Inhaling Vomit
After days of a cautious optimism and two weeks in a hospital with pneumonia in both lungs, Pope Francis suffered another respiratory crisis, renewing concerns about the prognosis for the leader of the Roman Catholic Church.
Milei, $Melania and Memecoins: Unraveling Argentina’s Crypto Fiasco
A new cryptocurrency called $Libra bilked investors out of $250 million. It had been promoted by the President of Argentina, Javier Milei.
@nytimes
Here are some of the stories we are covering from around the world:
Draft of Minerals Deal Features Vague Reference to Ukrainian Security
A draft of an agreement calling for Ukraine to hand over to the United States revenue from natural resources includes new language referring to security guarantees, a provision Kyiv had pressed for vigorously in negotiations.
Unknown Deadly Illness Strikes Western Congo
An unidentified illness has killed scores of people and infected hundreds in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the World Health Organization has reported, with preliminary investigations tracing the outbreak to three children who in January ate a bat and died.
Rejecting Trump’s Call to Annex Their Nation, Canadians Rally Around the Flag
While Canadians are not generally known for flag waving, President Trump’s threats have led to a surge in flag sales and buffed up the national symbol’s image.
@nytimes
Here are some of the stories we are covering from around the world:
Three Years Into War in Ukraine, Trump Ushers in New World for Putin
After three years of grinding warfare and isolation by the West, a world of new possibilities has opened up for Russian President Vladimir Putin with a change of power in Washington.
Hamas Official Expresses Reservations About Oct. 7 Attack on Israel
Mousa Abu Marzouk, the head of Hamas’s foreign relations office, said he would not have supported the Oct. 7 attack on Israel had he known of the devastation it would wreak on Gaza.
On Chinese Tuna Boats, North Koreans Trawl for Cash for Kim Jong-un
Thousands of miles from home, North Koreans work on Chinese tuna longliners in the Indian Ocean for pay that goes to their leader, a new study says.
@nytimes