
Firing Squads and Forced Death Leaps: A Tipping Point in Syria
Ten months after rebels toppled the long-entrenched Assad regime, little-checked bloodshed has led many Syrians to abandon hope that the years of brutality may be over.By Christina Goldbaum, Arijeta Lajka, Reham Mourshed and Sanjana Varghese
Published on : Wed Oct 22 2025
worldmiddleeast
SyriaSweida (Syria)al-Shara, Ahmed (Abu Mohammad al-Jolani) (1982- )

Vance Says He’s Not in Israel to Babysit Gaza Truce and Emphasizes Partnership
Vice President JD Vance said recent visits by top American officials were to monitor the cease-fire, but not “in the sense of, you know, you monitor a toddler.”By Tyler Pager and Aaron Boxerman
Published on : Wed Oct 22 2025
worldmiddleeast
IsraelGaza StripHamasPalestinian AuthorityVance, J DNetanyahu, Benjamin

As Suspicious Drones Plague Germany, Officials Are Unsure How to Respond
Chancellor Friedrich Merz said, “We suspect that Russia is behind most of these drone flights” around vital sites like ports and airports.By Clay Risen
Published on : Wed Oct 22 2025
worldeurope
GermanyBaltic SeaEuropeKiel (Germany)Munich (Germany)European UnionNorth Atlantic Treaty OrganizationSocial Democratic Party (Germany)Christian Democratic Union (Germany)Dobrindt, Alexander (1970- )Merz, FriedrichPistorius, Boris

Around Here, It’s Not a Party Without a Bone-Rattling Speaker Truck
A towering wall of speakers on wheels, shaking everything in sight: In many Javanese villages, there’s no big celebration without one.By Hasya Nindita and Ulet Ifansasti
Published on : Wed Oct 22 2025
worldasia
IndonesiaJava (Indonesia)

Zelensky Says Strike on Kindergarten Shows Putin Isn’t Serious About Talks
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine said an assault by Russia, hours after President Trump put off a meeting with President Vladimir Putin, showed more pressure was needed.By Maria Varenikova
Published on : Wed Oct 22 2025
worldeurope
RussiaUkraineUnited StatesPutin, Vladimir VTrump, Donald JZelensky, Volodymyr

Louvre’s Director Says Key Camera Was Pointing Away From Jewelry Thieves
Laurence des Cars, the head of the Paris museum, told a Senate hearing that she had offered to resign after the stunning theft of royal jewels.By Aurelien Breeden, Catherine Porter and Ségolène Le Stradic
Published on : Wed Oct 22 2025
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Paris (France)FranceLouvre MuseumMacron, Emmanuel (1977- )

At a Mass Burial in Gaza, Palestinians Mourn the Unknown Dead
Under the terms of a cease-fire deal, Israel and Hamas have been exchanging remains, but Gaza’s medical authorities have not been able to identify many of them.By Liam Stack, Bilal Shbair and Saher Alghorra
Published on : Wed Oct 22 2025
worldmiddleeast
Deir al Balah (Gaza Strip)Gaza StripNasser Hospital (Gaza Strip)

British Neo-Nazis Discussed Targeting Migrants, Mosques and Synagogues
Three men in northern England were sentenced last week for preparing acts of terrorism. Their case highlights a growing threat from right-wing extremism, experts said.By Lizzie Dearden
Published on : Wed Oct 22 2025
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Why King Charles Has Not Yet Removed Andrew’s Most Valued Title: Prince
New disclosures about Prince Andrew’s ties to the notorious sex offender Jeffrey Epstein have led to calls for further action from the king and Parliament.By Mark Landler
Published on : Wed Oct 22 2025
worldeurope
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Coffee Production May Be Imperiled as Forests Are Destroyed for More Crops
A new report by an industry watchdog adds to growing scientific consensus that as forests are felled to make way for coffee farms, rainfall decreases and crops are more likely to fail.By Ephrat Livni
Published on : Wed Oct 22 2025
worldamericas

World Court Tells Israel to Facilitate Aid to Gaza
The International Court of Justice said Israel must work with U.N. agencies, including UNRWA, the group for Palestinian refugees, which Israel has banned.By Aaron Boxerman and Marlise Simons
Published on : Wed Oct 22 2025
worldmiddleeast
HamasInternational Court of Justice (UN)United NationsUnited Nations Relief and Works Agency

Dozens Killed in Bus Crash in Uganda
The crash involved multiple vehicles and was one of the deadliest road accidents in the East African country in decades.By Musinguzi Blanshe
Published on : Wed Oct 22 2025
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AfricaKampala (Uganda)Uganda

Man Is Shot and Tent Set on Fire Outside Serbia’s Parliament
A suspect was arrested after a blaze broke out among structures erected by supporters of President Aleksandar Vucic. Protests against his government have rumbled for months.By Lara Jakes, Amelia Nierenberg and Alisa Dogramadzieva
Published on : Wed Oct 22 2025
worldeurope
Belgrade (Serbia)SerbiaVucic, Aleksandar

What Are Gripen Fighter Jets and Why Does Ukraine Want Them?
The Swedish warplanes are well suited to the rugged combat operations Ukraine will have to carry out, experts say.By Pranav Baskar
Published on : Wed Oct 22 2025
worldeurope
SwedenUkraineSaab GroupKristersson, UlfZelensky, Volodymyr

Americans Have Lost Billions to Online Scams. How Is That Possible?
The U.S., Britain and South Korea have joined a crackdown on groups running frauds from Southeast Asia. They have their work cut out.By Francesca Regalado
Published on : Thu Oct 23 2025
worldasia
CambodiaMyanmarThailandLaosTreasury Department

How Europe Is Trying to Turn Frozen Russian Assets Into Cash for Ukraine
European Union officials could reach a political agreement as soon as Thursday on a plan for a huge loan to Ukraine backed by Kremlin money frozen in a Belgian financial institution.By Jeanna Smialek
Published on : Thu Oct 23 2025
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BelgiumEuropeRussiaUkraineEuropean UnionEuroclear

He’s Never Been to America. But in China, He’s Trump.
Ryan Chen has turned an uncanny impersonation of President Trump into a social media career, and a mirror of China’s fascination with America.By Andrew Higgins and Qilai Shen
Published on : Thu Oct 23 2025
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Chengdu (China)ChinaChongqing (China)Communist Party of ChinaTikTok (ByteDance)Douyin (ByteDance)Trump, Donald J

Can a Beach Really Be Evil? Ask the Sun-Seekers in Good Sahel.
The sea looks the same. So does the sand. But in Egypt, two beach communities not far from each other have decidedly different ideas about fun.By Vivian Yee, Rania Khaled and Fatma Fahmy
Published on : Thu Oct 23 2025
worldmiddleeast
EgyptAlexandria (Egypt)Mediterranean Sea

No Country for Young People: Nepal’s Gen Z Sees Little Hope at Home
The protests that rocked Nepal were about more than a social media ban. The economy is so dire that for many, going abroad seems the only way to build a future.By Anupreeta Das
Published on : Thu Oct 23 2025
worldasia
NepalDubai (United Arab Emirates)Transparency International

How China Raced Ahead of the U.S. on Nuclear Power
The United States was once the undisputed leader in atomic energy. Now it is trying to catch up.By Brad Plumer and Harry Stevens
Published on : Thu Oct 23 2025
climate

Trump Imposes Sanctions on Russian Oil Companies as His Frustration With Putin Mounts
The sanctions are among the most significant measures that the United States has taken against the Russian energy sector since the beginning of the war in Ukraine.By Shawn McCreesh
Published on : Wed Oct 22 2025
uspolitics
RussiaUkraineNorth Atlantic Treaty OrganizationBessent, ScottPutin, Vladimir VTrump, Donald JZelensky, Volodymyr

The Submarines That Smuggle Cocaine Across Oceans and Seas
A display of confiscated vessels at a naval base in Ecuador offers a peek at why drug smuggling is so hard to stop.By Maria Abi-Habib and Daniele Volpe
Published on : Wed Oct 22 2025
worldamericas
EcuadorCentral AmericaLatin America

The Steep Cost of A.I.
Some countries are trying hard not to be left out of the race for artificial intelligence. But this choice comes with consequences.By Katrin Bennhold
Published on : Wed Oct 22 2025
world
UkrainePutin, Vladimir VTrump, Donald JVance, J D

Iceland Announces an Unfortunate First: Mosquitoes
Iceland was one of the only mosquito-free places in the world, at least according to its records. Not anymore.By Amelia Nierenberg
Published on : Wed Oct 22 2025
worldeurope
Iceland

Congress Members Question Pentagon’s Delay in ‘Forever Chemical’ Cleanup
A bipartisan group of lawmakers has asked the military to explain why cleanup of PFAS chemicals at bases nationwide has been pushed back.By Hiroko Tabuchi
Published on : Wed Oct 22 2025
climate
Defense Department

U.S. Strikes 2nd Boat in Pacific as Antidrug Operation Expands
The Trump administration announced a second strike outside the Caribbean, in a campaign against what U.S. officials say are boats carrying drugs bound for the United States.By Eric Schmitt, Charlie Savage and Chris Cameron
Published on : Wed Oct 22 2025
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Pacific OceanSouth AmericaUnited States Special Operations CommandTrump, Donald J

London Woman Who Was Fined After Pouring Coffee in Drain Gets a Break
A social media outcry arose after she was given a fine of 150 pounds for pouring out “a tiny little bit” of coffee before boarding a bus.By Victor Mather
Published on : Wed Oct 22 2025
worldeurope
London (England)

Thai Official Resigns Over Allegations of Links to Scam Network
Thailand’s deputy finance minister, Vorapak Tanyawong, was accused of ties to the Cambodian cybercrime hubs he had been appointed to combat.By John Yoon and Muktita Suhartono
Published on : Wed Oct 22 2025
worldasia
ThailandCambodiaSoutheast Asia

What We Know About the Drone Sightings in Europe
Airports in several countries have temporarily closed in recent weeks after reports of drones in the skies. Experts say the response has exposed a lack of preparedness.By Jenny Gross
Published on : Wed Oct 22 2025
worldeurope
DenmarkEstoniaEuropeMunich (Germany)PolandRomaniaRussiaFrederiksen, Mette

World Falling Short on Methane Pledge, U.N. Report Finds
Several agency programs are trying to track and reduce methane emissions around the world. To meet global targets, use of them needs to speed up.By Sachi Kitajima Mulkey
Published on : Wed Oct 22 2025
climate
United Nations

On the Menu in New York: One Repair, Coming Right Up
The state leads the country in “repair cafes,” which bring neighbors together while keeping all manner of items out of the trash.By Hiroko Tabuchi and Lila Barth
Published on : Wed Oct 22 2025
climate
New York StateEast Harlem (Manhattan, NY)Repair Cafe Foundation

How to Revive California’s Underwater Forests? Smash a Spiky, Hungry Foe.
Cove by cove, scientists, divers and volunteers are hauling up urchins to protect kelp.By Raymond Zhong and Glenna Gordon
Published on : Wed Oct 22 2025
climate

Bee Happy: They’re Saving Pollinators in Kansas
About 97 percent of the land in the state is privately owned. Meet the people helping to make it friendlier for native bugs.By Cara Buckley and Anna Petrow
Published on : Wed Oct 22 2025
climate
Kansas