How a Nature Cruise Turned Into a Nightmare
The hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius set off alarms for a world still traumatized by Covid. For those on board, the danger was much closer.
By Jason HorowitzClaire MosesAmelia Nierenberg and

The hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius set off alarms for a world still traumatized by Covid. For those on board, the danger was much closer.
By Jason HorowitzClaire MosesAmelia Nierenberg and

The charges against Mohammad al-Saadi in the United States have raised concerns that Iran could be working with its proxies to stage attacks outside the region.
By Aaron BoxermanNeil MacFarquhar and

Four of the injured were in serious condition, the mayor of Modena said, praising residents who rushed to stop the car’s driver from escaping on foot.
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The police have deployed thousands of officers, partly to keep far-right and pro-Palestinian marchers apart. The events drew tens of thousands to London.
By Michael D. Shear and

Félicien Kabuga Dies; Accused of Masterminding Rwanda’s Genocide
One of his country’s richest businessmen, he fled arrest and escaped prosecution for allegedly financing and directing the bloodletting that cost 800,000 lives in 1994.
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Train Crashes Into Bangkok Traffic, Killing at Least 8
A freight train plowed into traffic on train tracks, starting a fire. The authorities did not immediately give a cause but said a barrier had not come down.
By Kittiphum SringammuangIsabella Kwai and

Trump Makes a High Risk Move to Win Over Xi
The president said a potential arms deal for Taiwan was a “very good negotiating chip” in talks with Beijing. His words raise questions about the reliability of U.S. support.
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The Secretive Conglomerate That Controls Cuba’s Economy
A shadowy state enterprise run by the military is a focal point of Washington's pressure campaign against Cuba.
By Maria Abi-Habib and

They Fled to Safety in Palestinian Territory, Then Settlers Attacked Again
Violent settlers are not merely clearing Palestinians from land under Israel’s control. They are attacking areas where Israel agreed to Palestinian self-governance.
By Azam Ahmed and

Hamas’s Top Leader in Gaza Is Killed in Israeli Strike
Izz al-Din al-Haddad took over the group’s military wing in Gaza last year. Hamas officials confirmed Mr. al-Haddad’s death in an Israeli attack.
By Alan YuhasJonathan Rosen and

China Will Host Putin, Days After Trump’s Visit
The Russian leader will go to Beijing on Tuesday for talks with President Xi Jinping. The Kremlin said he had watched President Trump’s visit closely.
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Trump Says a Top ISIS Leader Was Killed in a U.S.-Nigerian Mission
Abu Bilal al-Minuki, said to be the Islamic State’s second-ranking leader, was killed after a helicopter-borne assault by commandos from both countries on Friday night, two U.S. officials said.
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It’s Been a Wild Week in British Politics. What Happens Next?
No one has challenged Prime Minister Keir Starmer for the leadership — yet. But one rival has a path to Downing Street, and another says he’ll join the fray if there is one.
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How a Drug Cartel Made a Mexican State Its Tool
Cartel insiders say that in exchange for bribes and political support they were allowed to operate in Sinaloa state with near total freedom.
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Enter the Killer Robots: The Ukrainian Forging the Future of Warfare
Mykhailo Fedorov, Ukraine’s 35-year-old defense minister, sees futuristic military technology as crucial to his country’s survival.
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The Altar Boy Who Refused to Hush Up
Michal Gatchalian dared to speak out against sexual abuse by a priest in the devoutly Catholic Philippines. He’s now a lawyer helping other victims.
By Sui-Lee WeeAie Balagtas See and

Quebec Novelist Shines a Harsh Spotlight on Migration, and on Trump’s America
Thélyson Orélien, a Haitian-born, previously unknown writer, submitted an unsolicited manuscript. Its rights were sold in 23 countries before publication.
By Norimitsu Onishi and

The Man Who Cuts the Perfect Slice of Ham
Spaniards line up at weddings, tennis tournaments and galas to eat ham prepared by Ernesto Soriano, one of the world’s best slicers of jamón ibérico.
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Chasing K-Pop Stardom Nearly Destroyed Her. Then Came ‘Demon Hunters.’
Ejae, the movie’s breakout star, was the face of K-pop in 2025. Facing questions of art, national belonging and authenticity, she wants to be much more.
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Are These the Bones of the Fourth Musketeer? This Dutch Village Hopes So.
Wolder, near the Belgian border, is waiting to see if the skeleton it dug up in a church is Count d’Artagnan, from Alexandre Dumas’s tale.
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The Ultimate ‘It’ Spot in Caracas? A Marriott That’s Seen Better Days.
The J.W. Marriott in Venezuela’s capital is suddenly awash in U.S. diplomats, spies and fortune seekers, showcasing changes in the country.
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Reclaiming the Name of the Black Hero Who Inspired ‘Uncle Tom’s Cabin’
After 42 years of slavery, Josiah Henson escaped to Canada, where he wrote a memoir, founded a school and led others to freedom. But his home long bore the name “Uncle Tom,” to the offense of many.
By Ian Austen and

What a Bike Ride Showed Me About Apartheid’s Legacy
A New York Times reporter joined a group of cyclists on a route meant to break down Cape Town’s lingering racial and economic barriers.
By John Eligon and

Norway’s Northern Lights Nightmare
This Arctic region has seen a boom in tourism, but as tourists chase the northern lights, scammers chase their money.
By Lynsey ChutelLouise Krüger and

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Tras la desaparición de sus dos hijos, su búsqueda la hizo voz de las madres mexicanas
Una de las activistas más destacadas en la lucha por los desaparecidos en México encontró recientemente los restos de uno de sus hijos desaparecidos. Ahora ha centrado sus esfuerzos en encontrar al otro.
By James Wagner and

Los países del Golfo detienen a ‘traidores’ chiíes en medio de la guerra con Irán
Decenas de ciudadanos del golfo Pérsico han sido acusados de pertenecer a células terroristas vinculadas a Irán mientras la guerra acelera un giro hacia un autoritarismo más profundo en la región.
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¿D’Artagnan fue enterrado en los Países Bajos?
El pueblo de Wolder exhumó un esqueleto que estaba debajo de una de sus iglesias. Espera ansioso los resultados de ADN para saber si los restos pertenecen al conde inmortalizado por Alejandro Dumas.
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República Dominicana acepta recibir a migrantes de terceros países deportados por EE. UU.
La nación caribeña se une a otros países latinoamericanos, como El Salvador, Costa Rica y Panamá, que han alcanzado este tipo de acuerdos.
By James Wagner and

Más aviones espía y drones estadounidenses vigilan Cuba
Mientras el presidente Trump amenaza con actuar contra la isla, los expertos debaten si los vuelos que Estados Unidos no oculta son solo una intimidación o presagian la fuerza militar.
By Frances RoblesEric Schmitt and


A freight train crashed into traffic on one of Bangkok’s busiest roads on Saturday. At least eight people were killed and dozens were injured, Thai officials said.
By Jorge Mitssunaga

A driver rammed a car into a group of people on the main shopping street of Modena, in northern Italy. Four of the injured were in serious condition, the city’s mayor said.
By McKinnon de Kuyper

The lack of concrete agreements with Beijing shows the risks of President Trump’s personality-driven foreign policy, which rests on the belief that he can defend U.S. interests through charm and force of will.
By Anton Troianovski

The man disagreed with the 800-year-old relic’s display in a church in the Czech Republic and planned to throw it into a river, police said.
By Jonathan Wolfe

It’s graduation season, a time of aspiration and anxiety. Today is about the aspiration — the wisdom to be gleaned from great commencement addresses.
By Melissa Kirsch

A conversation with Justin Scheck, who found that illegal Colombian gold transformed into legal North American gold through bureaucratic sleights of hand, and ended up in Canada.
By Shawna Richer

As a senator, Marco Rubio even hinted at the need for regime change in China. Now he talks about cooperation.
By Edward Wong and Michael Crowley

An analysis of oil export data offers clues about which nations have benefited from higher prices, and which have lost a lot of revenue.
By Amy Fan and Rebecca F. Elliott

With Raúl Castro, Cuba’s former president, possibly facing charges in the 1996 killings, here’s a look back at what happened that day.
By Frances Robles

Ukrainian drones struck an apartment building and ignited a fire at an oil refinery in the Russian city of Ryazan on Friday. At least four people were killed in the attack on the residential building, according to the regional governor. The barrage follows a series of Russian drone strikes that killed at least 24 people in Kyiv, Ukraine.
By Monika Cvorak, Jorge Mitssunaga and Nataliya Vasilyeva
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