Live Updates: Rubio Emphasizes Shared History With Europe at Munich Security Conference

Secretary of State Marco Rubio echoed the Trump administration’s talking points on the threat of Western decline but also seemed to strike a constructive tone.

Published: February 14, 2026, 8:47 am

Japan Releases Chinese Boat Captain After Detaining Him for 30 Hours

The captain’s arrest had raised fears of a broader diplomatic confrontation between Japan and China, which have been at odds for months.

Published: February 14, 2026, 7:56 am

New Research Absolves the Woman Blamed for a Dynasty’s Ruin

A Chinese king’s infatuation with a woman was seen as the reason that a golden age collapsed. Evidence suggests climate change and internal strife played bigger roles.

Published: February 14, 2026, 9:05 am

How Peter Biar Ajak, a Sudanese Peace Activist, Was Caught Plotting a Coup

Peter Biar Ajak, a democracy advocate, was convicted of conspiring to buy and export weapons for a revolt in South Sudan.

Published: February 14, 2026, 5:01 am

Tarique Rahman Is Elected Bangladesh’s New Leader

Tarique Rahman, the scion of a political dynasty, returned to sweep his party into government with a promise of change. Some have doubts.

Published: February 13, 2026, 6:15 pm

UK Ban on Palestine Action Is Unlawful, Court Finds

The High Court said the ban on Palestine Action as a terrorist group was disproportionate and breached free speech rights. The government said it would appeal, and the ban remained in place for now.

Published: February 14, 2026, 1:50 am

Venezuelan Politician Living in Exile in the US is Detained by ICE

Carlos Roberto García, an ex-mayor opposed to the Maduro regime, fled Venezuela in 2017. He faces deportation to a country with a long history of punishing political dissidents.

Published: February 13, 2026, 3:10 pm

Amid Fallout From Epstein Files, Dubai’s DP World Boss Is Replaced

Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem was credited with turning the state-backed DP World into a global logistics powerhouse. He was recently identified in correspondence with Jeffrey Epstein.

Published: February 13, 2026, 6:35 pm

Bangladeshis Vote in Droves for Constitutional Change in Referendum

Eight out of 10 voters backed reforms intended to safeguard democracy and increase women’s participation in politics.

Published: February 13, 2026, 11:53 am

Heated Rivalry and Marital Bliss: Two Wives Go Head to Head in a Scary Olympic Sport

One represents Belgium and the other Brazil in skeleton, in which the racer slides near-blind down an ice track at well over 80 miles per hour.

Published: February 13, 2026, 5:01 am

2 ISIS Supporters Who Planned Attack on Jews in U.K. Get Life Sentences

The case underlines how the Islamic State has seized on rising antisemitism in the wake of the Gaza war to radicalize and encourage would-be assailants.

Published: February 13, 2026, 5:40 pm

Milan Has an Affordable Housing Crisis. Can the Olympic Village Help?

The accommodation for athletes includes a video game lounge, massage room and a range of food options. Starting from September, it will house students — or at least those who can afford the rent.

Published: February 13, 2026, 9:54 am

Ukraine Says U.S. Is Increasing Pressure for a Deal as the Midterms Loom

It is unclear what the Trump administration is prepared to do if it does not get the concessions it wants from Kyiv on issues like territory and elections.

Published: February 13, 2026, 1:46 pm

Japan Seizes Chinese Fishing Boat; Move Likely to Add to Tensions

The seizure of the trawler, which Japan said was sailing in its waters in the East China Sea, is likely to add to tensions between Tokyo and Beijing.

Published: February 13, 2026, 7:21 pm

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Published: February 14, 2026, 8:42 am

First U.S. Troops Land in Nigeria for Trump-Led Christian Mission

The deployment follows months of escalating pressure from President Trump on the African nation, including a surprise missile strike on Christmas Day.

Published: February 13, 2026, 10:49 pm

Ilia Malinin’s catastrophic free skate: ‘I blew it.’

Malinin, the heavy favorite to win gold, fell twice during his final routine and finished 8th.

Published: February 14, 2026, 2:07 am

U.N. Condemns U.S. Measures Halting Oil Deliveries to Cuba

The measures were installed last month by the Trump administration after the U.S. captured Nicolás Maduro and seized control of Venezuela’s oil industry.

Published: February 13, 2026, 9:47 pm

Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ Said to Raise Billions in First Pledges for Gaza

The United Arab Emirates and the United States have each committed more than $1 billion to President Trump’s new international initiative, officials said.

Published: February 13, 2026, 11:05 pm

The Mutually Beneficial Ties Between Jeffrey Epstein and Thorbjorn Jagland

Thorbjorn Jagland, a former prime minister of Norway who led the Nobel Committee, promised influence, and the disgraced financier had gifts to give, new emails show.

Published: February 13, 2026, 11:02 pm

At Munich Summit, European Leaders Agree With Trump: The Old World Order Is Over

At the Munich Security Conference, U.S. officials softened their tone but not their message: Europe should pay its own way. European leaders increasingly agree.

Published: February 13, 2026, 10:30 pm

Germany’s leader says his country is in discussions with France on a European nuclear deterrent.

Published: February 13, 2026, 9:08 pm

Macron urges Europe to step up on the global stage and stresses unity on major issues, particularly Ukraine.

Published: February 13, 2026, 9:07 pm

Can’t Buy Love? Kenya Bans Bouquets Made of Cash.

Floral arrangements crafted from carefully-folded, colorful bank notes, had become a popular symbol of love in Nairobi.

Published: February 13, 2026, 7:00 pm

How Bangladesh Went From Revolution to Elections

Bangladesh held the first national elections since a student revolution in the summer of 2024. Standing outside the Dhaka university, the epicenter of the student movement, New York Times correspondent Anupreeta Das explains what the recent elections mean for the country’s future.

Published: February 13, 2026, 7:05 pm

Key Moments in Gisèle Pelicot’s Interview With The New York Times

The woman at the center of France’s largest-ever mass-rape trial told us about her life before, during and after the abuse she suffered at the hands of her husband.

Published: February 13, 2026, 7:47 pm

’The Interview’: Gisèle Pelicot Shares Her Story

In her first interview with an American media outlet, Pelicot opens up about surviving years of secret abuse — and a trial that shocked the world.

Published: February 14, 2026, 4:33 am

As Diplomats Talk, Pentagon Prepares for Possible War With Iran

President Trump threatened to strike Iran, but the military has needed time to build up its forces in the region.

Published: February 13, 2026, 11:37 pm

German Officials Needle Trump at Munich Security Conference

Friedrich Merz, the chancellor of Germany, said that under President Trump, the United States’ claim to global leadership “has been challenged, and possibly squandered.”

Published: February 13, 2026, 2:08 pm

U.S. Transfers Thousands of ISIS Prisoners to Iraq From Syria

The moves appear to highlight lingering doubts in Washington about the new Syrian government’s ability to ensure security.

Published: February 13, 2026, 3:27 pm

A nervous Europe awaits Rubio’s speech in Munich.

After a fiery speech by Vice President JD Vance turned heads in 2026, Europeans are nervous about what the Secretary of State might say.

Published: February 13, 2026, 11:36 am

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Published: February 13, 2026, 9:56 pm

Why India Playing Pakistan in World Cup Cricket Matters

The cricket-mad South Asian neighbors have a bitter history, punctuated by violence and wars. It makes this one of the fiercest, and most financially lucrative, rivalries in sports.

Published: February 13, 2026, 4:07 pm

Iran Turns to Digital Surveillance Tools to Track Down Protesters

As Iranian authorities restore some online services after crushing antigovernment demonstrations, they are using a technological dragnet to target attendees of the protests.

Published: February 13, 2026, 10:00 am

Ex-Leader of Norway Charged With Corruption Linked to Epstein

Thorbjorn Jagland, who briefly led Norway in the 1990s, had been protected by diplomatic immunity that came with his work with the Council of Europe, but that privilege was waived.

Published: February 13, 2026, 2:49 am

Canada School Shooter’s Online Life Showed Interest in Violent Extremism

The suspect in the British Columbia shooting had long been posting about mental health problems, substance abuse and a fascination with weapons and online violence.

Published: February 13, 2026, 2:26 am

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The Bangladesh Nationalist Party, led by Tarique Rahman, swept to victory on Friday.

Published: February 13, 2026, 2:34 pm

How Europe Woke Up to Trump

European leaders are wondering if they can ever trust the U.S. again.

Published: February 13, 2026, 5:01 am

Europe’s Leaders Gather At Munich Summit, Reeling From Trump’s Criticism

Officials gather on Friday for Europe’s biggest annual security summit, where a speech by Vice President JD Vance last year started an unraveling of trans-Atlantic relations.

Published: February 13, 2026, 11:12 am

Chloe Kim, once a teenage phenom, loses to a new one.

Kim was upset in heavy snow by a new star, 17-year-old, Choi Gaon of South Korea, in the women’s halfpipe.

Published: February 13, 2026, 10:48 pm

Trump’s Actions Test the Fragile World of Air Travel

Last-minute announcements and abrupt changes by the Trump administration have caused confusion in an already strained U.S. aviation system.

Published: February 14, 2026, 1:47 am

Dutch Prosecutors Fine Louis Vuitton Netherlands in Money Laundering Case

The Dutch subsidiary of the luxury brand agreed to pay a nearly $600,000 settlement in a money laundering and terrorism financing case.

Published: February 14, 2026, 12:21 am

Henry McGowan Found Not Guilty By Reason of Insanity in Father’s Murder

Henry McGowan of New York City was charged in the death of his father in an Irish hotel. He had struggled with mental illness for several years.

Published: February 13, 2026, 2:32 pm

What We Know About the Victims of the Tumbler Ridge Mass Shooting in Canada

The attack at a secondary school and a private residence in the small, remote community in British Columbia has left families stunned and grief-stricken.

Published: February 13, 2026, 4:23 am

Would You Leave Your Bag Unattended at a Starbucks? They Did. For Hours.

It is common for people to leave their belongings when they step away in South Korea. But some customers created a minor furor by occupying seats at a store without physically being there.

Published: February 13, 2026, 2:18 am

Ukrainian Olympian Is Disqualified Over Helmet Honoring War Dead

Olympic officials ruled that Vladyslav Heraskevych’s helmet violated a prohibition on political speech, setting off outrage at the Winter Games in Italy. He plans to appeal the decision.

Published: February 13, 2026, 9:40 am

Casey Wasserman Will Sell Entertainment Agency Amid Epstein Files Fallout

Casey Wasserman, a Los Angeles entertainment executive and the head of the 2028 Olympic Games, has lost clients since his emails with Ghislaine Maxwell surfaced.

Published: February 14, 2026, 5:25 am

Three Federal Officers Injured in Los Angeles Protests, D.H.S. Says

One Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer was injured after being hit in the head with a rock, and two Federal Protective Services officers were also injured, the department said.

Published: February 14, 2026, 3:44 am

Trump Files Final Plans for White House Ballroom

The president is seeking quick approval despite legal challenges and backlash over his demolition of the East Wing.

Published: February 14, 2026, 1:54 am

After a Misstep, Sheriff Says Persistence Will Solve the Nancy Guthrie Case

Investigators have recovered DNA from the home where the mother of “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie was abducted, but do not have a match. “We’re going to find this guy,” said Sheriff Chris Nanos.

Published: February 14, 2026, 12:56 am

ICE Agents Menaced Minnesota Protesters at Their Homes, Filings Say

Protesters in Minneapolis and St. Paul said in sworn statements that they were singled out by agents who demonstrated that they knew where they lived.

Published: February 14, 2026, 12:35 am

Judge Orders U.S. to Facilitate Return of College Student Who Was Deported in Error

A federal prosecutor said last month that ICE had made a “mistake” in deporting Any Lucia López Belloza, a college freshman in Massachusetts, to Honduras.

Published: February 14, 2026, 12:30 am

Jury Deadlocked in Trial of Pro-Palestinian Demonstrators at Stanford

A judge declared a mistrial after a jury could not reach a verdict in a case in which five current and former students were charged with felonies.

Published: February 14, 2026, 12:10 am

Judge Orders ICE to Let Clergy Give Communion to Detained Migrants on Ash Wednesday

A Catholic nonprofit and several clergy said immigration authorities had unlawfully blocked its members for months from providing pastoral care at an ICE facility in Broadview, Ill.

Published: February 14, 2026, 2:19 am

Florida Couple Arrested After Pickleball Match Turns Into a Brawl

The couple, who were banned for life from a country club in Port Orange, Fla., face felony battery charges after the fight, which involved 20 people, the authorities said.

Published: February 13, 2026, 11:51 pm

Trump Says Regime Change Would Be the ‘Best Thing’ for Iran

The president has been steadily building up U.S. military forces in the Middle East and threatening another strike on the country if the government does not abandon its nuclear ambitions.

Published: February 13, 2026, 11:36 pm

Why Are More Congress Members Retiring or Not Seeking Re-election in 2026?

For many senators and House members, the job isn’t what it used to be.

Published: February 13, 2026, 11:00 pm

Ramping Up Election Attacks, Trump Does Not Let Reality Get in His Way

President Trump increases his attacks when he fears an election loss. With midterm elections approaching, he has gone into overdrive as Republicans face potential losses.

Published: February 14, 2026, 1:53 am

Who Is Jeremy Carl, Trump’s Nominee to Lead the State Department?

Jeremy Carl, President Trump’s nominee to lead the State Department’s outreach to international organizations, had a rough confirmation hearing, but he stood by his views on “whiteness.”

Published: February 13, 2026, 11:24 pm

Four Killed in Plane Crash Near Steamboat Springs, Colo.

The plane crashed in remote mountain terrain at about 12:20 a.m. on Friday “under unknown circumstances,” according to the National Transportation Safety Board.

Published: February 13, 2026, 10:03 pm

After a Harrowing Water Rescue, Baby Is Delivered on Mother’s Birthday

Shedly Apollon was on her way to a prenatal massage when she started to feel faint while on the road. Her car veered off the highway and into a lake.

Published: February 13, 2026, 10:32 pm

Bob Croft, Who Dived Deep Into the Ocean on a Single Breath, Dies at 91

His derring-do and unusual lung capacity led him to make record-breaking dives of more than 200 feet into the Atlantic without wearing a scuba tank or fins.

Published: February 13, 2026, 10:26 pm

Ocasio-Cortez Offers a Working-Class Vision in Munich, With a Few Stumbles

Speaking at Europe’s largest security conference, she tied income inequality to the rise of authoritarians and offered a forceful rebuttal to President Trump’s worldview. She also had some shaky moments.

Published: February 14, 2026, 1:27 am

White House Outlines Trump Plan for Shipping Industry

President’s proposal says maritime business “is critical for national and economic security.”

Published: February 13, 2026, 8:50 pm

Department of Homeland Security Shuts Down, Though Essential Work Continues

Though funding for the department ran out early Saturday, officials said its essential functions would continue.

Published: February 14, 2026, 5:48 am

18-Year-Old Gets Life in Prison for North Carolina Mass Shooting

A judge in North Carolina said it was “hard to conceive of a greater display of malice” and that the young man’s actions in the 2022 mass shooting reflected “irreparable corruption.”

Published: February 13, 2026, 8:06 pm

2 Dead, One Wounded in Shooting at South Carolina State University

The violence on Thursday night took place in a residence hall near the site of two other shootings in October.

Published: February 13, 2026, 10:23 pm

Don Lemon Pleads Not Guilty in Minnesota Church Protest Case

The broadcast journalist appeared in federal court on Friday with four others charged with disrupting a church service to protest the behavior of immigration agents.

Published: February 13, 2026, 11:39 pm

Virginia’s Top Court Clears Path for Democratic Push to Redraw House Map

The State Supreme Court allowed a spring statewide referendum that is necessary for Democrats to redraw Virginia’s congressional map before the midterm elections.

Published: February 13, 2026, 7:54 pm

Trump Administration Revokes Deportation Protections for Yemenis

It is the latest restriction of the Temporary Protected Status program, which has allowed people fleeing unrest in their home countries to live and work in the United States.

Published: February 13, 2026, 8:08 pm

Nancy Guthrie’s Friends Refuse to Give Up Hope She’s Alive

Shortly before her disappearance, Ms. Guthrie, the mother of the NBC host Savannah Guthrie, was celebrating her 84th birthday and playing games.

Published: February 13, 2026, 7:00 pm

A Surge of ICE Arrests Overwhelms the Federal Court System

A surge of immigration arrests in the state sent thousands of people to detention centers in Texas, New Mexico and elsewhere. Federal courts have been overwhelmed with their pleas for release.

Published: February 13, 2026, 6:44 pm

Au Pair Juliana Peres Magalhães Sentenced to 10 Years in Banfield Double Murder Case

Juliana Peres Magalhães, 25, had cooperated with prosecutors, who sought a lenient sentence. But the judge said the woman, who pleaded guilty to manslaughter, merited the state maximum.

Published: February 13, 2026, 8:08 pm

As Diplomats Talk, Pentagon Prepares for Possible War With Iran

President Trump threatened to strike Iran, but the military has needed time to build up its forces in the region.

Published: February 13, 2026, 11:37 pm

Justice Department Sues Harvard for Admissions Records

The Trump administration appears to have renewed its pressure campaign against Harvard since President Trump backtracked this month on a possible settlement with the Ivy League school.

Published: February 13, 2026, 6:52 pm

Congress Leaves DC as DHS Shuts Down

Despite a deadlock over funding for the agency, lawmakers left town and left Democratic and White House negotiators to try to work out a deal in their absence.

Published: February 13, 2026, 8:01 pm

Trump’s Minnesota Retreat Points to the Power of Public Anger

The withdrawal came as polls show Americans opposing the president’s immigration tactics, and as some Republican lawmakers began to find ways to distance themselves.

Published: February 13, 2026, 3:03 pm

San Francisco Teachers End Strike After 4 Days

Public schools are expected to reopen on Wednesday for 50,000 students in the city. Teachers demanded higher wages and health care benefits.

Published: February 13, 2026, 8:38 pm

Bessent Pushes Senate on Fed Confirmation Amid Backlash Over Criminal Inquiry

President Trump’s effort to get Kevin M. Warsh confirmed as the next Federal Reserve chair has been complicated by a criminal investigation into Jerome H. Powell.

Published: February 13, 2026, 2:34 pm

U.S. Transfers Thousands of ISIS Prisoners to Iraq From Syria

The moves appear to highlight lingering doubts in Washington about the new Syrian government’s ability to ensure security.

Published: February 13, 2026, 3:27 pm

Tips Flood In, Prompted by Video of Suspect in Guthrie Kidnapping

The F.B.I. has fielded 13,000 tips as authorities seek a pivotal break in the case. Nancy Guthrie, mother of a “Today” show host, disappeared Feb. 1.

Published: February 13, 2026, 7:24 pm

Bondi Suggests Culver City Has a Crime Problem. Culver City Has a Problem With That.

The attorney general’s viral remarks befuddled many Angelenos, who know Culver City for its Hollywood history and chill vibes.

Published: February 13, 2026, 10:06 am

A D.H.S. Shutdown Looms. Bruised Minnesotans Urge Their Parties to Dig In.

Congressional Democrats say they will approve no money for the Department of Homeland Security without guardrails on immigration agents. Their voters in Minnesota are demanding no less.

Published: February 13, 2026, 10:03 am

Crab Heist Puts Spotlight on Surge of Cargo Thefts

Stolen food and beverages, which are easier to offload than costly electronics, are driving an overall spike in cargo crimes, truckers, insurers and other experts say.

Published: February 13, 2026, 10:02 am

ICE Is Detaining Hundreds of Children

The number of children in immigration detention has spiked since last year. Families describe poor conditions and little education.

Published: February 13, 2026, 2:04 pm

Local Sheriffs Voice Frustration With ICE

As tension builds over immigration raids around the country, local law enforcement officials are increasingly speaking out. We followed a sheriff from Maine who lambasted ICE operations in his state as he traveled to Washington to share concerns with lawmakers.

Published: February 13, 2026, 10:01 am

Beyond the Big Cities, ICE Is Rattling Small-Town and Exurban America

Far from the national spotlight, towns like Cornelius, Ore., and Coon Rapids, Minn., are dealing with President Trump’s expanding mass deportation effort, and the effects can be acute.

Published: February 13, 2026, 6:48 pm