Plane passengers scream in harrowing mid-flight video as violent shaking sends cabin ceiling panels flying
A Sepehran Airlines flight in Iran carrying 127 passengers and crew returned to the airport after a reported tire blowout and possible engine damage.
Published: September 16, 2026, 7:10 pm
US-backed Israel-Morocco deal deepens Abraham Accords amid growing regional threats
Israel and Morocco will upgrade to full embassies and exchange ambassadors in a major Abraham Accords milestone nearly six years in the making.
Published: September 16, 2026, 2:39 pm
Trump brings new heat to controversial UN agency as alleged Hamas ties engulf scores of employees
UN Watch says UNRWA completed at most 13 of 50 reforms, accusing the agency of counting draft policies and pilot programs as finished overhauls.
Published: September 16, 2026, 5:56 am
Norway faces backlash over 'deeply racist' proposal to jail citizens for West Bank business
Critics say Norway's proposed trade ban on Israeli settlements in Judea and Samaria effectively singles out Jews, calling the possible legislation racist.
Published: September 16, 2026, 3:00 am
The Hidden Human Cost of Kim Jong-un’s New Power
The North Korean leader’s financial and diplomatic leverage rests on the brutal exploitation of his own people, from coal miners to diplomats, at home and abroad.
Published: September 16, 2026, 9:11 pm
At Least 21 Dead in Gaza After Building Collapse, Officials Say
The Israeli military said in a statement it “did not strike the building,” but did not say whether any strikes on nearby targets could have caused the damage.
Published: September 16, 2026, 1:13 pm
E.U.-Canada Ambitions Face Reality Check as Trump Bristles
The bloc’s offer of “associate member” status to Ottawa shows how U.S. allies are pulling closer together. But their plans face significant obstacles.
Published: September 16, 2026, 10:33 pm
After a Desperate Search for Survivors, Rescuers Find Bodies at Nepal Power Plant
An expert team spent days trying to find six men who were trapped underground after catastrophic floods, as families clung to fading hopes.
Published: September 16, 2026, 10:12 am
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.
Published: September 16, 2026, 11:49 am
Belarus Frees 25 Political Prisoners in Exchange for U.S. Sanctions Relief
The deal is part of the Trump administration’s more transactional approach to a close Russian ally that Europe has tried to isolate.
Published: September 16, 2026, 12:25 pm
Turkey Begins Broad Crackdown on L.G.B.T.Q. Community
The government has called the campaign an effort to protect families. Rights organizations have accused the authorities of criminalizing L.G.B.T.Q. people and of seeking to thwart political activism.
Published: September 16, 2026, 6:10 am
In a Signal to Trump, Beijing Hosts Iranian Diplomat Ahead of U.S.-China Summit
China renewed calls for an end to the fighting in the Middle East while demonstrating its influence over Tehran.
Published: September 16, 2026, 7:15 am
How Sept. 11 Paved the Way to Mideast Power for Iran
The American invasion of Iraq in 2003 set the path for Tehran to dominate its neighbor and whetted its appetite to expand its influence across the greater Middle East.
Published: September 16, 2026, 5:49 am
A Colorful Undercover Recording Spurs Fresh Outrage Over Graft in Ukraine
A case about kickbacks has drawn attention in a country worried that corruption threatens the war effort, and its future.
Published: September 16, 2026, 7:23 pm
Kosovo’s Former Leader Is Sentenced to 25 Years in War Crimes Case
A tribunal in The Hague found Hashim Thaci, who led Kosovo’s independence struggle in the 1990s, responsible for arbitrary detention, torture and murder.
Published: September 16, 2026, 7:27 am
Japan Reaches a Unique Milestone, With More Than 100,000 People Aged 100 or Over
Tetsuo Sato is one of 100,000 Japanese who are now over 100 years old. He plans on celebrating his 107th birthday at a hot springs hotel.
Published: September 16, 2026, 3:12 am
Houthis and Saudis Trade Claims of Military Attacks as Conflict Escalates
The Houthis, an Iran-backed militia in Yemen, said they had downed a Saudi jet, while Saudi authorities accused the group of firing a drone near Mecca. The Houthis denied doing so.
Published: September 16, 2026, 9:32 am
E.U. Talks of Making Canada First ‘Associate Member’ as U.S. Ties Weaken
Canada and the European Union have been confronting an increasingly challenging relationship with the United States under President Trump.
Published: September 16, 2026, 10:37 am
State Department Extends Visa Ban on Abbas, Other Palestinian Officials
The move would prevent Mahmoud Abbas, the leader of two governing Palestinian groups, from traveling to the United States next week for the United Nations General Assembly.
Published: September 16, 2026, 8:10 pm
Human-Caused Warming Played ‘Very Strong’ Role in Himalayan Floods, Report Finds
Rising temperatures contributed to the disaster by destabilizing the permafrost and ice around the collapsed rock, scientists concluded.
Published: September 16, 2026, 4:00 pm
Fiji Declares a National Emergency as H.I.V. Cases Skyrocket
Surging drug use has contributed to an epidemic in the Pacific island nation, where one in 60 adults is estimated to be living with the virus.
Published: September 16, 2026, 2:44 pm
U.S. Intelligence Warns of China Theft Over Sale of F-35 Jets to Saudis
Internal reports, including one from the Pentagon’s Defense Intelligence Agency, say China could acquire U.S. jet technology through spying or cooperation with Saudi Arabia.
Published: September 16, 2026, 4:14 pm
Why Israel Wants More One-Ton Bombs From the U.S.
The Trump administration plans to deliver 60,000 of the powerful munitions at a time when opposition is growing in Washington to arms sales to Israel.
Published: September 16, 2026, 4:41 pm
The Canaduropean Union?
As ties with the U.S. fray, Canada and Europe are pulling closer. But defining a new partnership could prove tricky.
Published: September 16, 2026, 9:39 pm
Rising Seas Are Gobbling Up Beaches Around the World. A.I. Might Restore Them.
An experiment with roots at M.I.T. used A.I. and satellite images to grow a coastline in the Maldives. More projects are planned for Boston and Miami.
Published: September 16, 2026, 12:52 pm
Trump Bars Some South Africans Over Claims of Anti-White Discrimination
Washington says South Africa has not done anything to fix what President Trump sees as discrimination. South Africa’s president has called Mr. Trump’s policies racist.
Published: September 16, 2026, 4:30 am
Far-Right Surge in German State Leaves Migrants There in Fear
Alternative for Germany, an anti-immigrant party widely known as the AfD, could take power in the state of Saxony-Anhalt, which has spurred panic among its immigrant population.
Published: September 16, 2026, 8:01 am
Russia’s Election Result Won’t Be a Shock. What Comes Next Could Be.
Russians are braced for what may follow for the military and economy after a parliamentary election that the Kremlin sees as a means of legitimizing its policies.
Published: September 16, 2026, 10:48 am
The World Economy Is Becoming Wary of the U.S.
America’s position of global economic stability is starting to look shakier as the Trump administration piles on debt and doubles down on sanctions.
Published: September 16, 2026, 11:50 am
Does This Bird’s Return to Britain Restore History or Rewrite It?
Conservationists set up a colony of white storks in southern England, touching off a debate over whether they truly belong there.
Published: September 16, 2026, 10:44 pm
Can an Island Nation’s Rugby Dreams Change Its Fortunes?
In Papua New Guinea, love for rugby league football borders on religion. The country’s leaders and its neighbor, Australia, want to harness the game for geopolitics, and to improve lives.
Published: September 16, 2026, 12:19 am
Israeli Strikes in Gaza Kill Teenager and Civil Defense Worker, Official Says
Two Israeli drone strikes hit a residential neighborhood, an official said. Israel is under international pressure to curtail its attacks.
Published: September 16, 2026, 7:43 pm
‘NAZA,’ Israeli Film About Killings in Gaza, Faces Backlash
The film “NAZA” investigates the killing of Palestinians by Israeli forces in Gaza. Israel’s culture minister has suggested revoking the directors’ citizenship.
Published: September 16, 2026, 11:07 am
West Virginia woman charged in death of ill husband she left on toilet for 19 hours
A West Virginia woman allegedly left her husband who had dementia and Alzheimer's on a toilet for 19 hours without food or medication, leading to his death.
Published: September 17, 2026, 12:00 am
WATCH: Handcuffed inmate breaks free, punches deputy in wild courthouse escape attempt
Video shows Timothy Reaggle allegedly slipping out of his handcuffs and punching a bailiff in an attempt to escape after his sentencing hearing at the Columbiana County Courthouse.
Published: September 16, 2026, 8:09 pm
Maryland family speaks out after ‘4-foot-long’ rabid beaver attacks 13-year-old boy
Family said a beaver attacked without provocation at Cunningham Falls State Park in Frederick County before testing positive for rabies.
Published: September 16, 2026, 6:34 pm
Would-be Trump assassin Thomas Crooks had Snapchat, which may hold evidence 'treasure trove': former FBI agent
A Snapchat account tied to Thomas Crooks could hold a "treasure trove" of evidence, a retired FBI agent says, as Senate files reveal his digital trail.
Published: September 16, 2026, 1:59 pm
3 stabbed at New York college; 2 suspects in custody
Three people were stabbed at SUNY Westchester Community College in Valhalla, north of New York City, as two suspects were taken into custody.
Published: September 16, 2026, 11:53 am
Nigerian woman in Massachusetts charged after alleged illegal voting in federal elections
Gladys Adaeze Okafor allegedly falsified her citizenship on United States voter registration cards in Massachusetts to illegally cast ballots.
Published: September 16, 2026, 11:29 am
Taxpayer funds meant for LA homeless allegedly spent on Tahiti trip, nightclub, luxury cars: feds
Three defendants face federal charges in a Los Angeles homeless services fraud crackdown involving alleged wire fraud, bribery and money laundering.
Published: September 16, 2026, 11:13 am
Lindsay Clancy prosecutors face dilemma: Retrial or plea deal in case involving 3 strangled children
Lindsay Clancy's defense attorney says he'd accept a bench trial on reduced charges, but prosecutors face pressure to retry the hung jury case.
Published: September 16, 2026, 11:04 am
Fellow vet remembers late Army paratrooper who helped Fox News reporter, Afghans and Helene victims: 'Send me'
Army veteran Sean Michael Lee served with the 82nd Airborne Division and later helped evacuate allies from Afghanistan and set up aid stations in Poland.
Published: September 16, 2026, 10:29 am
Steel Across America ends its cross-country 9/11 memorial at NY Giants game
Tunnel to Towers' Steel Across America tour carried a 16,900-pound South Tower beam across 38 stops before its emotional finale at MetLife Stadium.
Published: September 16, 2026, 10:27 am
Texas moves to shut down police department over failure to provide 'public benefit to the community'
TCOLE is revoking the Trinidad Police Department's authority to employ officers after finding the agency failed to meet minimum state standards.
Published: September 16, 2026, 9:48 am
ISIS-K militant sentenced to 20 years for supporting deadly 2021 Abbey Gate bombing
Mohammed Sharifullah admitted to surveilling a route for the Abbey Gate suicide bomber during the chaotic 2021 Afghanistan withdrawal period.
Published: September 16, 2026, 9:38 am
Injured Louisiana boy hailed a 'superhero' for seeking help during deadly stabbing rampage
A 6-year-old Houma, Louisiana, boy fled to a neighbor's door after a mass stabbing that killed four Verret family members before passing out inside.
Published: September 16, 2026, 7:59 am
Florida woman allegedly drugs man she met at club, steals his nearly $100K Rolex: police
Lynda Mae Crouse allegedly drugged a man she met at a South Florida club before stealing his $98,400 diamond-bedazzled Rolex Presidential watch.
Published: September 16, 2026, 6:26 am
NBC reporter, pilot among the victims identified in deadly Los Angeles helicopter crash
Journalist Eliana Moreno and pilot George Marciniw were identified as victims of the NBC4 helicopter crash in Los Angeles' Chatsworth neighborhood.
Published: September 16, 2026, 5:17 am
Attempted Trump assassin Thomas Crooks’ behavior revealed ‘red flags’ before attack: former FBI agent
FBI documents reveal Thomas Crooks was "spiraling" before the Trump assassination attempt, with witnesses noting erratic behavior and odd habits.
Published: September 16, 2026, 4:00 am
Charlie Kirk's family alleges UVU knew of security risk before his assassination and more top headlines
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Published: September 16, 2026, 3:54 am
Charlie Kirk's family alleges UVU knew of rooftop security risk before his assassination: legal filing
Charlie Kirk's family alleges Utah Valley University failed to secure rooftops and ignored warnings before the Turning Point USA founder's fatal shooting.
Published: September 16, 2026, 3:00 am
US military releases footage of massive operation to rescue injured airman stranded inside Iran
Newly released video from the U.S. military shows elite Air Force pararescue operators rescuing an injured F-15E Strike Eagle crewman stranded deep inside Iran earlier this year.
Published: September 16, 2026, 12:12 am
State Department Extends Visa Ban on Abbas, Other Palestinian Officials
The move would prevent Mahmoud Abbas, the leader of two governing Palestinian groups, from traveling to the United States next week for the United Nations General Assembly.
Published: September 16, 2026, 8:10 pm
The L.A. Helicopter Crash Highlights a Sky Full of Hazards
The fatal crash of a news helicopter in Los Angeles on Tuesday brought to light the dangers such aircraft face in big cities.
Published: September 16, 2026, 5:18 pm
House Passes Bill Taking Aim at Data Center Electricity Costs
The measure would direct state regulators to consider rules requiring data centers to cover higher energy costs, but it would not compel them to do so.
Published: September 16, 2026, 3:58 pm
Trump Wanted Canada as the 51st State. He Ended Up Pushing It Toward the European Union.
The invitation by the E.U. for Canada to become an “associate member” is a sign of Mr. Trump’s brand of diplomacy, which often involves threatening America’s closest friends.
Published: September 16, 2026, 6:58 pm
Here’s a Guide to the Midterm Sprint
We break down the state of the race.
Published: September 16, 2026, 4:00 pm
Congress Clears Russia Sanctions Bill, Sending It to Trump
The bipartisan measure targets financing for Russia’s war against Ukraine as attacks intensify. It passed the House over the objections of Democrats who opposed handing President Trump new tariff powers.
Published: September 16, 2026, 3:30 pm
Takeaways From a Wild Primary Season
A look back at the good, the bad and the bizarre from the battles that helped set the stage for the coming midterms.
Published: September 16, 2026, 3:28 pm
Sailors Admit to Dealing Fentanyl-Laced Pills on U.S.S. Abraham Lincoln
Officials said that the U.S. Navy service members continued to deal to other crew, even after one person on the carrier ingested a fentanyl-laced pill and died in 2023.
Published: September 16, 2026, 2:45 pm
U.S. Intelligence Warns of China Theft Over Sale of F-35 Jets to Saudis
Internal reports, including one from the Pentagon’s Defense Intelligence Agency, say China could acquire U.S. jet technology through spying or cooperation with Saudi Arabia.
Published: September 16, 2026, 4:14 pm
Texas Abortion Ban Blamed in Pregnant Woman’s Death in Lawsuit
The lawsuit claims that state officials created a climate of fear that kept doctors from ending Tierra Walker’s pregnancy before she died.
Published: September 16, 2026, 2:18 pm
Democrats Meet With El-Sayed, Putting Aside Rifts Ahead of Midterms
Despite disagreements on Israel, more than a dozen Democratic senators huddled in Washington with the Michigan Senate nominee and emerged sounding optimistic.
Published: September 16, 2026, 3:48 pm
Merriam-Webster Dictionary Is Wordsmaxxing With 1,400 New Definitions
Now you have no excuse for not knowing the meaning of “cuffing season,” “shishito” or “glow-up.”
Published: September 16, 2026, 1:54 pm
Senate Takes Up Bill to Regulate ‘Wild West’ of Collegiate Sports
Critics argue the legislation would limit the rights of college athletes while maintaining the power and financial gains of schools and coaches.
Published: September 16, 2026, 1:38 pm
U.S. Charges Five Men in Russia-Backed Assassination Plots
The defendants, three of whom were members of the Russian intelligence services, tried to recruit people for surveillance and murder for hire in the United States and other countries, prosecutors said.
Published: September 16, 2026, 12:48 pm
Newsom Signs Jay Leno’s Classic Car Bill Over Environmentalist Objections
Mr. Leno, the comedian and classic car enthusiast, had pushed to free more vintage vehicles from emissions tests.
Published: September 16, 2026, 12:55 pm
Susie Wiles, Trump’s Chief of Staff, Says She Is ‘Cancer Free’
Ms. Wiles, the first woman to be the White House chief of staff, had said in March that she had breast cancer.
Published: September 16, 2026, 12:21 pm
House Holds Leon Black in Contempt Over Epstein Subpoenas
The billionaire investor had refused to appear for a deposition and turn over documents to a key panel investigating Jeffrey Epstein.
Published: September 16, 2026, 12:25 pm
Officer Sues Capitol Police, Alleging Racial Bias
It was the latest in a string of discrimination complaints against the department, which has paid out nearly $1 million since 2022 for employment claims.
Published: September 16, 2026, 12:02 pm
What to Know About the Victims in the NBC4 Helicopter Crash in Los Angeles
A journalist and pilot who were on board the news helicopter when it crashed had flown hundreds of hours together since 2023.
Published: September 16, 2026, 3:42 pm
U.S. Fast-Tracked Deportation of Ecuadorean Politician Despite Torture Fears
The removal of José Serrano, a critic of President Daniel Noboa who has been accused of criminal activity, underscores how the Trump administration has asserted control over U.S. immigration courts.
Published: September 16, 2026, 9:24 am
News Helicopter Crash in Los Angeles Underscores the Risks of Aerial Reporting
Swarms of news helicopters traverse Southern California to capture its mayhem. Then, one became the story. A pilot and reporter died, as did a person on the ground.
Published: September 16, 2026, 4:03 pm
Aaron Guckian Wins G.O.P. Nomination for Rhode Island Governor
Mr. Guckian, a self-described “compassionate conservative,” will face Helena Foulkes, a former CVS executive, in the general election.
Published: September 16, 2026, 4:36 am
Charlie Kirk’s Family Accuses University of ‘Stunning’ Security Failures
In a legal notice, lawyers said that Utah Valley University ignored concerns about unrestricted access to the rooftop from which a gunman fired the shot that killed the conservative activist.
Published: September 16, 2026, 3:00 am
Bo French Faces Backlash Over Posts About University of Texas Students
Republican leaders brought Bo French, an anti-Muslim hard-liner, into the fold. Then he attacked Texas football fans.
Published: September 16, 2026, 4:16 pm
Is Iran Shaping Up to Be a ‘Forever War’?
Our White House and national security correspondent, David Sanger, compares past “forever wars” that President Trump campaigned against with an Iran War that has no clear endgame.
Published: September 16, 2026, 10:50 am
Teachers Want Screen Time Limits In School, Too
A new Gallup poll found that a majority of teachers “strongly” or “somewhat” support screen time limits in school, but the policies are hard to enforce.
Published: September 16, 2026, 1:00 am
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