Haiti Turns to Roger Stone To Lobby Trump Administration

The Haitian government hired Mr. Stone, a confidant of President Trump, weeks after hundreds of thousands of Haitians lost deportation protection. The contract is worth nearly $800,000, a document shows.

Published: September 24, 2026, 2:55 pm

U.N. Live Updates: Netanyahu Lashes Out at Critics and Underscores Threats to Israel

In a combative speech, the prime minister defended Israeli military action across the Middle East, and attacked Mayor Zohran Mamdani of New York. Dozens of delegates walked out of the hall as he took the podium.

Published: September 24, 2026, 3:18 pm

Carney Says He Would Consider a Second Term, Depending on State of U.S.-Canada Relations

As he tries to break Canada’s dependence on the United States, Prime Minister Mark Carney said he knows Canadians will feel pain from the trade war.

Published: September 24, 2026, 10:28 am

Police in Poland Arrest Ukrainian Citizen Over Fatal Stabbing

The police arrested a Ukrainian citizen on suspicion of carrying out the knife attack, which came as the two countries are trying to steady relations soured by old antagonisms.

Published: September 24, 2026, 7:13 am

Saudi Arabia Downs Houthi Missiles Targeting Kingdom, Official Says

The Iran-backed militia in Yemen fired six ballistic missiles at Saudi cities, a military spokesman said. It was a major cross-border attack.

Published: September 24, 2026, 10:05 am

Forced Eviction of 87-Year-Old Woman Spurs Outrage in Spain

Demonstrations broke out across the country over the woman’s eviction in Madrid, putting rising rents and affordability at the top of the political conversation.

Published: September 24, 2026, 9:13 am

Party Close to King Leads in Morocco’s Election as Young Voters Stay Away

Early results in legislative elections showed the lowest voter turnout in nearly two decades. Economic frustrations have grown as Morocco is set to co-host the 2030 soccer World Cup.

Published: September 24, 2026, 8:14 am

Son of Israeli Ambassador to U.S. Critically Hurt in West Bank Attack, Officials Say

Neria Leiter, a reserve soldier, sustained life-threatening injuries after a Palestinian man drove into a military checkpoint in the West Bank, the Israeli military said.

Published: September 24, 2026, 7:38 am

A Corruption Scandal Is Reshaping Brazil’s Presidential Election

Allegations embroiling the Brazilian judge who jailed former President Bolsonaro are reshaping an election that has consequences for Latin America and Washington.

Published: September 24, 2026, 9:32 am

Europe Warns of Russia’s Hybrid Attacks but Struggles to Counter Them

If President Vladimir V. Putin was hoping to get Europeans’ attention, he’s succeeded with a series of close-call incursions. The question now is what they will do about it.

Published: September 24, 2026, 1:59 pm

Beleaguered at Home, a Bellicose Netanyahu Heads to the U.N.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel will take to the world stage while fighting for his political future in a critical national election.

Published: September 24, 2026, 7:40 am

Nigella Lawson and ‘The Great British Bake Off’ Is a Winning Recipe

The British food writer — who brought the world the most creative possible pronunciation of “microwave” — has joined the show. By all accounts, she’s on fire. (In a good way.)

Published: September 24, 2026, 2:25 am

Inside France’s Push to Stop Migrant Boats to the U.K.

Thousands of migrants cross the sea between France and England each year, though numbers have fallen amid increased policing.

Published: September 23, 2026, 9:01 pm

​Ukraine Sent Two North Korean P.O.W.s to South Korea, Zelensky Says

President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine said one soldier tried to kill himself when he was captured. “This is how they raise people in the North,” he said.

Published: September 24, 2026, 9:40 am

Italy Moves to Cap Number of Foreign Students in Its Classrooms

Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said the goal was to better integrate non-Italian speaking children, but critics accused her of trying to appease anti-immigrant sentiment.

Published: September 24, 2026, 2:21 pm

Millions in Indonesia Breathe In Toxic Haze From Months of Wildfires

For months, millions of people have been living under a stifling blanket of toxic haze, fueled by a punishing drought brought on by the El Niño weather pattern.

Published: September 24, 2026, 2:00 pm

Why the U.N. Still Matters

A year ago, the United Nations appeared to be sidelined. But this week has reminded the world that it’s still useful.

Published: September 24, 2026, 2:00 pm

Netanyahu, Addressing U.N., Denounces Israel’s Critics as ‘Moral Cowards’

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also reserved some of his ire for the mayor of the city hosting him, Zohran Mamdani.

Published: September 24, 2026, 1:48 pm

Netanyahu Lashes Out at Foes in U.N. Speech, Including Mamdani

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel lashed out at a litany of enemies but took particular verbal aim at Mayor Zohran Mamdani.

Published: September 24, 2026, 2:21 pm

Mamdani Accuses Netanyahu of Spreading ‘Baseless Lies’ After U.N. Speech

The Israeli prime minister accused Mayor Zohran Mamdani, an outspoken critic of Israel, of antisemitism. The mayor has become a political foil for the prime minister.

Published: September 24, 2026, 2:09 pm

A Spirited Battle Over Data Centers

At the Climate Forward live event, policymakers, executives and activists debated the boom in data centers, the growing backlash and its environmental effects.

Published: September 24, 2026, 12:14 pm

In Trumpeting His Ballroom Project, Trump Has Used China as an Example

President Trump has repeatedly cited the Great Hall of the People in Beijing as inspiration and competition with his own design.

Published: September 24, 2026, 10:41 am

China to Send Pandas to Zoo Atlanta, Xi Says

Xi Jinping, China’s leader, said two pandas would arrive soon at Zoo Atlanta. Panda diplomacy has been a cornerstone of U.S.-China relations.

Published: September 24, 2026, 10:44 am

Abbas Presses Case for Palestinian State in Taped General Assembly Address

The Palestinian leader renewed his call for a two-state solution on Thursday, as he accused Israel of prosecuting “a genocidal war” against Palestinians.

Published: September 24, 2026, 12:33 pm

Far-Right Activist Danny Tommo Arrested After Slashing Dinghy in English Channel

The man, Daniel Thomas, was following migrants traveling to England when he filmed himself slashing an inflatable boat that had an emergency responder on board.

Published: September 24, 2026, 11:59 am

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Published: September 24, 2026, 2:38 pm

Schoolchildren Take Shelter in Kyiv

Our Ukraine correspondent Siobhán O’Grady visits a school in Kyiv where air raid sirens interrupt classes all day and children must take shelter.

Published: September 24, 2026, 10:47 am

How Russia Evades Sanctions

Our business data correspondent Aaron Krolik describes Russia’s vast effort to evade global sanctions and get drone parts for its war in Ukraine — and explains how we traced those efforts.

Published: September 24, 2026, 2:17 am

Families Urge Trump to Press Xi to Free Americans Detained in China

The Americans being held in China are U Min Zin, a scholar who studied Myanmar, and Youlin Chen, a seismologist who researched North Korean nuclear tests.

Published: September 24, 2026, 2:54 am

From a Nepal in Pain, a Young Leader Makes a Case for Climate Reparations

Balendra Shah, 36, comes to the U.N. as a sun-glassed symbol of Gen Z political power. But concerns about his style are growing at home after devastating floods left thousands dead or missing.

Published: September 23, 2026, 9:01 pm

Australia Investigates OpenAI Hack on Public Health Care Site

Australia is exploring potential legal action after an artificial intelligence agent accessed nonpublic information on the country’s universal health care system.

Published: September 23, 2026, 10:32 pm

Interim Leader of Venezuela Promises Elections and ‘Orderly Legal Transition’

Delcy Rodríguez did not set a timeline for a vote in a speech at the United Nations.

Published: September 23, 2026, 6:14 pm

Trump Aides Seek to Jump-Start Diplomacy With Iran as Crisis Widens

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that U.S. negotiators had restarted conversations about Iran’s nuclear program, but that there were no breakthroughs.

Published: September 24, 2026, 3:48 am

Carney Says Risk of an A.I. Catastrophe Is ‘Above Zero’

In contrast to President Trump’s calls for an unfettered A.I. industry, Prime Minister Mark Carney of Canada called for international coordination on regulations.

Published: September 23, 2026, 4:22 pm

Mark Carney Interview: Canada’s Leader Lays Out Vision for Breaking Reliance on U.S.

In a wide-ranging interview, Prime Minister Mark Carney described a tense, evolving relationship with President Trump.

Published: September 24, 2026, 5:30 am

America’s A.I. Leaders Warn U.N. of Possible Peril Absent a Global Response

Sam Altman of OpenAI and Dario Amodei of Anthropic told the Security Council that international cooperation was needed to ensure that A.I. remains under human control.

Published: September 23, 2026, 4:54 pm

Canada’s Capital Bids Good Riddance to Trump Avenue as Tensions With U.S. Rise

Ottawa’s City Council decided that the street should no longer be named for President Trump, who recently signed an executive order changing Lake Ontario to Lake America.

Published: September 24, 2026, 7:59 am

Xi’s Visit Will Fuel More Scrutiny Over His Health

Discussion about the Chinese leader’s health is heavily censored in China even as the 73-year-old is expected to remain in power.

Published: September 23, 2026, 2:40 pm

After Warm Meeting With Trump, Venezuela’s Leader Is Set to Address U.N.

She will be the first head of state from her country in eight years to make a speech to the body in person, and she is likely to sound radically different from her recent predecessors.

Published: September 23, 2026, 3:55 pm

Trump’s Board of Peace Lays Out 6-Month Plan for Gaza That Faces Roadblocks

The board briefed donors on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly, where some world leaders have criticized Israel’s continued attacks and restrictions on humanitarian access in the Palestinian enclave.

Published: September 23, 2026, 2:52 pm

Decoding Trump-Xi

The Chinese leader seems to have the upper hand heading into a state visit to Washington and talks on trade, A.I. and Taiwan.

Published: September 23, 2026, 9:58 pm

Zelensky Warns Russia’s War Will Expand if It Is Not Ended Soon

The Ukrainian president called for measures to disrupt “Russia’s finances and Russia’s production” before another deadly winter of war.

Published: September 23, 2026, 1:51 pm

Iran’s president says his country will not give up its right to a peaceful nuclear program.

Published: September 23, 2026, 2:15 pm

At Trump’s Request, Nations Are Designating Crime Groups as Terrorists

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said leaders of countries across Latin America and the Caribbean had begun making the designations. The actions could help provide a public rationale for military strikes.

Published: September 23, 2026, 12:53 pm

Iran Will Not Be Bullied, President Masoud Pezeshkian Says in U.N. Speech

President Masoud Pezeshkian said his country would not give up its civilian nuclear program, but left the door opened for diplomacy with the United States.

Published: September 23, 2026, 10:54 am

Argentina’s Milei assails the U.N. as a ‘useless’ enabler of ‘fatally arrogant’ bureaucrats.

Published: September 23, 2026, 10:46 am

Tigrayan Forces Mobilize Against the Central Government in Ethiopia

Tigray People’s Liberation Front seized a key airport in the city of Mekelle, as fears grow of a possible return to a full-scale war.

Published: September 24, 2026, 12:30 am

Ancient Wall Found in Paris Provides Clues to City’s Origins

A discovery at a Parisian hospital, on an island in the Seine, has given archaeologists clues about the city as Julius Caesar may have found it.

Published: September 24, 2026, 5:55 am

India’s Election Panel Faces New Scrutiny Over Voter Roll Revisions

An explosive news report says election commission members objected to the measures that excluded millions of people from voting, which critics say favor the government.

Published: September 23, 2026, 9:38 am

6-Year-Old Girl in China Sets a Rubik’s Cube Record

Lian Yunzhi of China solved a Rubik’s Cube five times in an average of 4.27 seconds, setting a women’s world record.

Published: September 23, 2026, 9:20 am

Stanislas Hutin, Who Denounced Torture in France’s Algerian War, Dies at 95

He was among the first to chronicle the French force’s systematic abuse of Algerians, brutal encounters that he documented in his journal and with his photography.

Published: September 23, 2026, 8:44 am

In U.N. Speech, Zelensky Is Expected to Warn Russia’s War Won’t Stop at Ukraine’s Borders

President Volodymyr Zelensky is seeking to convey the critical urgency of his nation’s plight to world leaders increasingly distracted by competing global crises and domestic political pressures.

Published: September 23, 2026, 8:26 am

Walkouts at the U.N. General Assembly Are Somewhat of a Tradition

As President Masoud Pezeshkian of Iran delivered his speech, the lone U.S. diplomat sitting in the hall left.

Published: September 23, 2026, 8:26 am

New Study Illuminates Bats’ Murky Origins

The largest analysis of bat genomes and fossils suggests that the first bats emerged in Europe roughly 65 million years ago and that echolocation evolved early.

Published: September 23, 2026, 8:00 am

Myanmar Has an Envoy at the United Nations. Why Is He Not Speaking?

U Kyaw Moe Tun has kept a low profile at the General Assembly for years, part of an arrangement to keep his post despite the military-backed government’s efforts to remove him.

Published: September 23, 2026, 6:11 am

At U.N. Meeting, Syria’s Leader Is Strengthened, but Faces a Difficult Test

President Ahmed al-Sharaa has improved his diplomatic standing since he last addressed the U.N. General Assembly but faces mounting domestic economic and security challenges.

Published: September 23, 2026, 11:31 am

The Winner of This Rivalry Gets Ice Cream. But So Does the Loser.

The competition between two popular ice cream shops in Ramallah inspires fierce loyalties, and a running joke, for lovers of cones piled high with flavors.

Published: September 23, 2026, 3:12 am

Florida Charges 20 People with Voter Fraud

Most cases involved noncitizens who registered to vote, attesting that they were U.S. citizens, state officials said.

Published: September 24, 2026, 3:08 pm

Ex-F.B.I. Agents Crucial to ‘Grand Conspiracy’ Case Suggest Testimony Won’t Help

Lawyers for the agents said that their clients would testify about “a properly predicated allegation that then-citizen Trump had unlawfully retained hundreds of highly classified documents.”

Published: September 24, 2026, 3:02 pm

Kitty Lunn, Who Expanded the Boundaries of Dance, Dies at 76

After breaking her back in a fall, she helped start Infinity Dance Theater, and found that her wheelchair was a tool, not a hindrance.

Published: September 24, 2026, 2:59 pm

Republicans in Red-State Races Are Starting to Break From Trump

Our national political correspondent, Shane Goldmacher, explains how a growing number of Republican candidates in key battleground states are making calculated decisions to distance themselves from President Trump and his policies.

Published: September 24, 2026, 2:49 pm

Trump Administration Asks Supreme Court to Allow Deportations to Third Countries

A lower federal court on Wednesday imposed restrictions on deporting migrants to countries other than their own.

Published: September 24, 2026, 3:11 pm

In Alaska, Rowdy Members of Congress Are a Tradition

Revelations about the conduct of former Representative Mary Peltola may not faze voters who have long elected abrasive and sometimes violent figures to represent them.

Published: September 24, 2026, 1:55 pm

Senate Defeats Bid to Direct Trump to End Iran War or Seek Approval

The vote came as a growing number of Republicans have broken from President Trump on the conflict, reflecting voters’ concerns ahead of midterm elections.

Published: September 24, 2026, 1:44 pm

‘Love Me’ Ad Promotes Trump With Public Money Ahead of the Midterms

A disclaimer says the ad was paid for by the U.S. government, which could violate federal law.

Published: September 24, 2026, 1:23 pm

Who Is the Trump-Appointed Judge Who Blocked the White House Media Ban?

Judge Timothy J. Kelly had worked as counsel for Senator Charles E. Grassley, who called him a “very talented attorney” in 2017.

Published: September 24, 2026, 12:17 pm

Hiker Is Found Dead on Washington Trail After Fall

The death came two days after another hiker died on the same mountain trail in northwestern Washington, officials said.

Published: September 24, 2026, 12:12 pm

An Idaho Cold Case Revisits the Unsolved Tylenol Killings in 1982

A man who killed himself that year in a church in Boise was known as the “Unknown Wanderer.” Investigators said he might have a connection to the famous case of tainted Tylenol.

Published: September 24, 2026, 12:04 pm

Texas Court Rejects Innocence Finding for Death Row Inmate Melissa Lucio

Melissa Lucio’s execution was halted in 2022, but Thursday’s ruling dealt a setback in her effort to prove that she did not kill her 2-year-old daughter.

Published: September 24, 2026, 11:49 am

As Trump Hosts State Dinner Honoring Xi, See the Menu

The White House said that the three-course menu, including sea bass and bok choy, featured American ingredients with a “subtle Chinese influence.”

Published: September 24, 2026, 12:43 pm

Iranian American Group Files Suit Alleging Iran War Is Unconstitutional

In a federal lawsuit filed on Thursday, an advocacy group asked a federal judge to declare that the seven-month war in Iran was never declared or authorized by Congress.

Published: September 24, 2026, 11:32 am

El-Sayed Holds a Narrow Lead Over Rogers in New Michigan Senate Polls: 7 Takeaways

Dr. Abdul El-Sayed holds a modest lead over Mike Rogers in part because of a strong advantage with younger voters, according to a New York Times/Siena poll.

Published: September 24, 2026, 11:16 am

In Trumpeting His Ballroom Project, Trump Has Used China as an Example

President Trump has repeatedly cited the Great Hall of the People in Beijing as inspiration and competition with his own design.

Published: September 24, 2026, 10:41 am

Republican Sheriff Illegally Seized California Ballots, Court Rules

The California Supreme Court ordered Sheriff Chad Bianco of Riverside County to return ballots to election officials after he confiscated them for an investigation.

Published: September 24, 2026, 1:13 pm

China to Send Pandas to Zoo Atlanta, Xi Says

Xi Jinping, China’s leader, said two pandas would arrive soon at Zoo Atlanta. Panda diplomacy has been a cornerstone of U.S.-China relations.

Published: September 24, 2026, 10:44 am

Trump and Xi Are Expected to Discuss Accusations of Copying American A.I. Tech

American artificial intelligence companies have accused their Chinese counterparts of using a technique called distillation to enhance their own systems.

Published: September 24, 2026, 10:24 am

Man Killed in Michigan Car Crash Was Not the Target of ICE Search

A Guatemalan immigrant who died after fleeing an attempted arrest was driving a car registered to the suspect who was sought by agents, officials said.

Published: September 24, 2026, 1:59 pm

Trump Administration Scrambles to Stop Third-Country Deportations After Court Ruling

The decision adds a new burden for the government as it attempts to rapidly remove migrants from the United States without interference from their lawyers.

Published: September 24, 2026, 2:34 pm

Weeks Before the Election, Susan Collins’s Ties to a Fund-Raiser Are Under Scrutiny

Scott Reed, a longtime Washington lobbyist who has a close relationship with Senator Susan Collins of Maine, leads a super PAC backing her campaign.

Published: September 24, 2026, 1:09 pm

New Hampshire Senate Race: 5 Takeaways From a New Poll

Representative Chris Pappas, a Democrat, leads by five percentage points, according to a New York Times/Siena poll. Voters say they are more interested in a check on President Trump than in a candidate who supports him.

Published: September 24, 2026, 9:10 am

Trump’s Retribution Campaign May Face Supreme Court Test

The justices have been asked to rule on whether the president can appoint allies as top prosecutors.

Published: September 24, 2026, 9:01 am

From 15,000 to 185 to Zero: Trump’s Claims of Illegal Voting in Nevada Fizzle

It was the Trump administration’s latest stumble in its effort to find proof of widespread noncitizen voting, despite decades of evidence that it is extremely rare.

Published: September 24, 2026, 11:25 am

Collins Leads Jackson in Maine Senate Race: 7 Takeaways From a New Poll

Voters in the battleground state favored Senator Susan Collins, the Republican incumbent, over Troy Jackson, a Democrat, in several important areas, according to a New York Times/Siena poll.

Published: September 24, 2026, 8:06 am

San Francisco Is Making News on Many Fronts. It’s Also Ripe for Mocking.

Artificial intelligence companies are becoming pervasive in the city, and a humorist finds this is a good time for a little satire.

Published: September 24, 2026, 9:38 am

American Bar Association Fights to Keep Power to Vet Law Schools

Losing its accreditation ability would be a blow to the nation’s largest association of lawyers and another example of how the Trump administration is reshaping higher education.

Published: September 24, 2026, 12:59 pm

Republicans Accelerate Their Break With Trump Ahead of Midterms

The dissent reflects growing unease about the party’s prospects in November, as the G.O.P. struggles to overcome the president’s unpopularity.

Published: September 24, 2026, 5:46 am

Abortion Pills, Vaccines and Food Safety: F.D.A. Nominee Heidi Overton Faces Senate Confirmation Hearing

Dr. Heidi Overton was pressed on the president’s false statements about the measles vaccine and his intervention in tobacco policy.

Published: September 24, 2026, 1:24 pm

Democrats Show Strength in Michigan Senate Race but Trail in Maine, Polls Find

The party’s nominees lead in Michigan and New Hampshire but the Republican incumbent is ahead in Maine, according to New York Times/Siena polls of the three battlegrounds.

Published: September 24, 2026, 2:02 am

South Asians Face Surging Racism in America

Social media posts, including from the Department of Homeland Security and a Texas Republican candidate, have helped stir fear among people of South Asian heritage.

Published: September 24, 2026, 12:00 pm

Miami Is Crime Ridden in ‘Grand Theft Auto.’ Should It Market the Myth?

Some argue that Miami-Dade County can justify promoting its fictional twin, “Vice City,” because the real place has experienced a striking drop in violence over time.

Published: September 24, 2026, 1:31 pm

Here’s the latest.

President Xi Jinping’s first visit to the White House in a decade comes as President Trump continues his unexpected turn from a hard line on China.

Published: September 24, 2026, 2:54 pm

Timothy Mellon, a G.O.P. Billionaire, Pulls Back His Money From Senate Republicans

Timothy Mellon, one of the party’s biggest donors in 2024, has so far withheld his midterm donations for Republican senators because he is unhappy about the failure to pass a key Trump priority.

Published: September 24, 2026, 8:12 am

Mary Peltola’s Campaign in Alaska Senate Race Is Rocked by Tumult, With Angry Outbursts and Slurs

Democrats hope that Mary Peltola can flip a Republican Senate seat in Alaska. Former aides describe a campaign and congressional office marked by chaos.

Published: September 23, 2026, 8:24 pm

Newly Public Documents Shed New Light on Trump Investigations

Records unsealed on Wednesday include a 2023 appeals court opinion rejecting Donald J. Trump’s attempt to block Mike Pence’s grand jury testimony.

Published: September 23, 2026, 5:31 pm

U.S. and China Agree to Extend Trade Truce by 2 Months, Bessent Says

The Treasury secretary, who is leading talks with China, said the countries had agreed to extend a trade truce until January.

Published: September 24, 2026, 1:25 am

8 Sailors in U.S.S. Lincoln Strike Group Attempted Suicide, Navy Says

The aircraft carrier with its crew of about 5,000 sailors has spent more than 300 days at sea.

Published: September 23, 2026, 6:54 pm

Trump Aides Seek to Jump-Start Diplomacy With Iran as Crisis Widens

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that U.S. negotiators had restarted conversations about Iran’s nuclear program, but that there were no breakthroughs.

Published: September 24, 2026, 3:48 am

New Details Emerge About ICE Officer Who Shot Man in Austin

The officer was hired last year and was not wearing a body camera when he shot the delivery driver, according to current and former officials.

Published: September 23, 2026, 4:29 pm

Iowa Judge Dismisses Trump’s Lawsuit Against The Des Moines Register

The suit challenged a poll that showed Trump trailing Kamala Harris in the final weeks of the 2024 race. A judge warned that similar legal challenges could have a chilling effect on news reporting.

Published: September 23, 2026, 7:07 pm

America’s A.I. Leaders Warn U.N. of Possible Peril Absent a Global Response

Sam Altman of OpenAI and Dario Amodei of Anthropic told the Security Council that international cooperation was needed to ensure that A.I. remains under human control.

Published: September 23, 2026, 4:54 pm

Canada’s Capital Bids Good Riddance to Trump Avenue as Tensions With U.S. Rise

Ottawa’s City Council decided that the street should no longer be named for President Trump, who recently signed an executive order changing Lake Ontario to Lake America.

Published: September 24, 2026, 7:59 am

A Teacher and Activist Admits to Making Up Palestinian Background

Hannah Gann, who teaches at a Philadelphia high school, said that she had misled people for years and that she is “a white woman of significant privilege.”

Published: September 23, 2026, 5:10 pm