Trump Joins a Bitter Fight on Long Island Over a School Mascot
As the White House targets diversity, equity and inclusion efforts in public schools, President Trump is stepping…
When Pope Francis Touched New Yorkers’ Hearts
The pope visited the city in 2015, making stops that included Madison Square Garden, Central Park and…
Francis’ Death Silences a Voice for the Voiceless
As democratic values and alliances were being turned upside down, the pope was a consistent moral guidepost.…
Russia and Ukraine, Under Trump Pressure, Signal Openness to Direct Talks
Both the Kremlin and President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine suggested this week that they would be open…
Syria Makes Rare Arrests of Palestinian Militant Group Leaders
The arrests marked a pendulum swing for the government. Under the Assad regime, Syria served as a…
Trump Shuns Europe, and Its Defense Industry Tries to Capitalize
Europe’s weapons makers are prospering as the continent reconsiders its post-Cold War stance of favoring domestic investment…
The Landscape Is Centuries Old. The Crime Is More Modern.
In rural England, increasingly sophisticated farming equipment has become a target for thieves, adding to pressure on…
What to Know About Pope Francis’ Funeral Arrangements
The funeral will take place on Saturday. The process to choose his successor will come next.
For a Times Reporter Who Covered Him, Francis Was Always a Surprise
Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Argentina was my pick to be elected pope. I was wrong. It…
Military Leader Wins Presidential Election in Gabon
Brice Oligui Nguema had promised to relinquish power after he led a coup in 2023. He now…