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Student Protesters in France Have a Strange New Slogan. What Does It Mean?
“Bismillah, c’est les ténèbres” has appeared on signs at recent demonstrations. It doesn’t make much sense (it means, “In the name of God, it’s the darkness”) but is seen as shorthand for a generational divide.
Trump’s D.C. Golf Course Renovation Plan Has Many Residents Feeling Discouraged
At East Potomac Park, several residents bemoaned a plan to revamp the federal property that might wipe out features they have cherished for years.
Knicks Ticket Prices Are Soaring After Last Season’s Championship
Knicks tickets have never been cheap, but prices for the first game alone are soaring after last season’s championship — more than a trip to Paris.
Why Zelensky Took the Gloves Off This Time With Trump
Staying quiet is riskier than speaking up, Ukrainian officials say, as President Trump goes further than ever in prioritizing Russia’s interests.
Heading to France? Amid Recent Unrest, Here’s What to Know
Rioting over affordability and public education has swept through Paris and other French cities, and there may be more to come.
As Private Equity Scales Up Small Restaurants, Customers Push Back
Deep-pocketed investment groups are giving mom-and-pop food businesses a shot at big success. But many of their regulars are speaking out against those deals.
Trump Tariffs on Canada Spark Latest Lawsuit Over Trade Powers
Once again, the president’s ability to wage a trade war without Congress will come before a court that has repeatedly ruled against him.
The History We Lost When Trump Tore Down the East Wing
Mr. Trump appears to wish to be both president and first lady.
Yemeni City of Taiz Running Out of Essentials as Houthis Close in
The Iranian-backed Houthi militia has cut road access to Taiz, one of Yemen’s largest cities, besieging it. Officials there warn of an impending humanitarian disaster.
A ‘Doom Loop’ Threatens France as Populism Confronts Markets
The turmoil shows the profound challenges facing governments stuck between unhappy citizens and wary bond investors.
Why Does Saudi Arabia Struggle to Stop Houthi Attacks?
The Saudi military has expensive equipment, but the missiles and drones used by the Yemeni militia are difficult to detect and stop.
Cornell’s Jane Doe Sent Letter to Faculty Senate Ahead of Vote
In a letter, the former student said she felt “unsupported” after hearing about an exchange between the school president and her sorority sister. Officials disputed her account of the conversation.
Houdini Died on Halloween 100 Years Ago. Some Still Question How.
A urologist’s inquiry into the magician’s final days is the latest effort to grapple with outstanding questions about his demise.
UK to Send Fighter Jets to Help Defend Saudi Arabia From Houthi Attacks
R.A.F. Typhoon fighter jets will be deployed to protect infrastructure in Saudi Arabia, Britain said, after a spike in attacks by the Iran-backed Houthi militia.
Start-Up Claims to Treat a Patient With A.I.-Created Viruses
Certain viruses attack bacteria and can sometimes clear antibiotic-resistant infections. Researchers said they had tailored a virus to attack one patient’s illness.
Hegseth Said to Make Unannounced Visit to Israel for Talks With Netanyahu
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth met with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Israel’s defense minister, a week before a pivotal election.
In the Kill Zone
We take a look at what’s happening on the front line of the war in Ukraine.
James Talarico on the Rage Economy, Billionaires and Flipping Texas
Our interview with James Talarico, the Democratic nominee for Senate in Texas.
The Fight to Tax Billionaires, and Why NDAs Are Everywhere Now
Plus, a contentious character is back on “The Simpsons.”
France to Extend Curfews After Calm Night Follows Days of Riots
The targeted restrictions are part of a state effort to reassert control after the country’s largest riots in years, as those arrested in the chaos face expedited trials.
Trump Announces $8 Billion Plan to Cover Farm Losses
Under the Harvest Fuel Relief program, the Agriculture Department will provide economic aid for farmers hurt by high diesel prices.
Trumpism Is Backfiring
Chrystia Freeland, a former Canadian deputy prime minister, explains why her country chose to fight back against Trump.
Republican National Committee Moves $50 Million to Help Midterm Candidates in Huge Cash Transfer
The party apparatus is taking advantage of its enormous war chest, as well as a Supreme Court campaign-finance ruling this year, to send tens of millions into congressional races.
What Makes Men in Groups Behave So Badly?
Why do men in groups behave this way?
Iran, Taunting Trump Over Gas Prices, Braces for Aftermath of Midterm Elections
The midterm elections appear to be a factor for both sides in the war as President Trump weighs his next steps.
France Protests Show Europe’s Shift Away From Centrist Politics
Europe’s centrist parties are losing ground among young people and workers, who are increasingly tempted by populist promises of radical change.
The Mayor of a City in Haiti Warned of a Massacre. No One Listened.
The mayor of Kenscoff, a town near Haiti’s capital, wrote government officials hundreds of letters to warn of gang threats. Then dozens of people died, and he did, too.
How Do Airports Prepare for a Plane Crash? Go Inside JFK’s Disaster Drill.
U.S. airports are required to hold a full-scale disaster drill every three years. Go inside a simulated plane crash at Kennedy Airport last weekend.
A.I. Fortunes Could Bring Critical Funds to Global Health. The Scramble Is On.
Expected windfalls from I.P.O.s are drawing health leaders into a race for billions in new philanthropic dollars. A fragile aid system may be upended.
What Could Swing Israel’s Election? Thousands Living in the U.S.
Thousands of Israelis living in the United States are expected to fly to Israel to vote in the country’s national election this month.
The Last Photos of Gloria Steinem
Before her death, the pioneering feminist posed for a fashion shoot. Now those pictures are part of her legacy.
A Star Reporter Had AIDS. He Wanted to Make It His Beat.
Jeffrey Schmalz wrote unsparingly about why the political and medical cavalry would not arrive in time for him.
When Idaho Banned Abortion, OB-GYNs Fled. The Doctors Who Stayed Are Cracking.
From childbirth to miscarriages, women’s health care in the state has become increasingly dangerous.
Mississippi Says It Won’t Bring Criminal Charges in Police Shooting of Toddler
Attorney General Lynn Fitch issued a terse statement, months after officers, responding to a report of stolen diapers, surrounded a car, guns drawn.
Late Night Sends Off Trump’s Press Secretary After Just Five Days
“It’s not good when the edible arrangement you got on your first day is still edible on your last day,” Jimmy Fallon said.
Indian Democracy Has Found New Life in the Streets
A controversial overhaul of voter rolls threatens Modi’s standing and has breathed new life into India’s battered democracy.
The A.I. Data Center Backlash Has Reached a Quiet Corner of Rural England
Plans to build one of Europe’s largest data centers in Devon have been met by strong opposition from residents, as environmental concerns grow.
Trump’s Push for Deals With Russia Powers His Frustration With Ukraine
The series of recent steps by the president that seem to favor Vladimir Putin reflect his intensifying desire to normalize the relationship with Moscow even if it means further undercutting Ukraine.
Applying to High School in New York City Is a Soul-Destroying Nightmare
I thought my worst New York City experience was getting punched in the face. That was before I started trying to get my kid into a public high school.
Bend Residents Want Accountability. Oregon’s Gun Laws Make It Hard.
After a school shooting in which the 16-year-old attacker died, there are few ways to pin official blame.
France Imposes Curfews
Also, many American forests are sick. Here’s the latest at the end of Monday.
Man Who Died in ICE Custody in Texas Was Denied Medicine, Daughter Says
The man had been detained at an immigration center in Laredo, Texas, since June. Immigration officials said he had received proper medical care.
Deaths at Danjiri Float Festival Prompt Questions in Japan
The vibrant danjiri tradition dates back three centuries, but two recent fatalities have prompted anxiety over whether participants can remain safe.
Kennedy’s Vaccine Plan Could Cause Surge in Hepatitis B, Study Finds
Ending routine vaccination for hepatitis B at birth, as the health secretary has recommended, would increase the number of chronic infections by as much as 83 percent, a team of researchers reported.
Your Burger Is Going to Get Only More Expensive
Beef prices will go higher because of the complex production cycle.
Mahmoud Khalil Appeals to Supreme Court to Halt Deportation
Mr. Khalil had recently graduated from Columbia when he was arrested by ICE agents and became the face of the Trump administration’s crackdown on pro-Palestinian demonstrations.
Saudis Aided Family of Engineer Accused of Bugging OpenAI, Prosecutors Say
Saudi officials paid for his wife and son to fly out of the U.S. and offered to cover his bail, according to court filings. A judge ordered the engineer to remain in custody.
U.S. Citizen Hospitalized After Being Detained by ICE, His Family Says
The police in Long Beach, Calif., said they were called by ICE for backup and found a man who was bleeding and handcuffed.
As Alberta Holds a Referendum on Separatism, Premier Danielle Smith Has Alienated Both Sides
By hedging her position on secession, Premier Danielle Smith risks a backlash from both her conservative base and from pro-Canada voters.
Supreme Court Will Not Revive Plea Deal for Khalid Shaikh Mohammed and 9/11 Defendants
The justices rejected a request from Khalid Shaikh Mohammed and two others accused of plotting the Sept. 11 attacks, clearing the way for a potential death penalty trial.
Republicans Barely Mention Trump in Political Ads Ahead of the Midterms
Only a small fraction of recent G.O.P. broadcast and streaming ads mention the president, according to a Times analysis of ad data.
The French Teen Maimed During School Unrest by Tear Gas Grenade
The police’s treatment of the student last month sheds light on how a wave of school unrest evolved into national protests that spilled into widespread riots on Saturday.
Italy Faces Parallel Protests in the North and South
Protests by young people in northern cities ended in riots as farmers and truckers in the south, angered by high gas prices, stopped commercial traffic.
Alberta Voters Reject Leaving Canada in Referendum on Separatism
Residents of the province were asked if they wished to remain in Canada or to hold another vote on breaking away, in a referendum that was a win for Prime Minister Mark Carney.
Russian Satellite Makes a Menacing Approach to Another Craft in Orbit
Although Kosmos 2612 is now backing away, the maneuver raised alarm bells for analysts who see it as part of a pattern of Russian aggression.
Trump Rallies Red States Amid Fears About G.O.P. Voter Enthusiasm as Midterms Near
The president’s swing is taking him to states including South Carolina and Kansas that were not seen as competitive just a few months ago.
Saudi Arabia Postpones Its FII Investment Event After Houthi Attacks
The Future Investment Initiative, a centerpiece of Saudi efforts to diversify its economy from its reliance on the energy industry, was set to begin next week.
The Overlapping Plagues Quietly Devastating American Forests
Trees are suffering one devastating epidemic after another, unleashed by insects and bacteria that enter the country because of global trade.
Fire at Starlink Center in Lithuania Was Sabotage, Officials Say
The fire, which did not seriously damage the network, came after similar incidents in Bulgaria and Poland involving the satellite internet provider, a key defense tool for Ukraine’s armed forces.
Supreme Court to Hear New Case on Race and School Admissions
The court’s decision to review an admissions policy for selective middle school programs in Maryland follows its rejection of affirmative action in higher education.
Houthi Strikes Kill Dozens in Yemeni Desert Military Camp, Officials Say
The Iranian-backed militia struck with ballistic missiles deep in government-held central Yemen, in what appeared to be among the deadliest attacks of the renewed war.
Black Unemployment Hints at a Job Market in Worse Shape Than It Seems
The Black unemployment rate climbed a percentage point to 7 percent in September, almost double the rate for white workers.
Why Is MAGA Swooning Over Richard Nixon? A Historian Wades In.
Why is a president who resigned being celebrated?
Trump Golf Course Dispute Sparks Clash Between Judge and DOJ
Government attorneys sparred with Judge Ana C. Reyes over testimony by several government witnesses about the chain of decisions surrounding East Potomac Golf Links.
Republicans Are Vastly Outspending Democrats on Senate Races
With Republicans seen as less likely to hold their majority in the House, the party is focusing more on the battle for the Senate, where it is vastly outspending Democrats on ads.
It’s Sliced Cheese on Bread. And It’s Rocking Copenhagen’s World.
The Danish capital is obsessed with this stripped-down snack, and the city’s top bakeries won’t stop until they’ve perfected it.
Trump Is Pushing Ukraine to Surrender to Russia, Zelensky Says
President Volodymyr Zelensky said he didn’t want to believe that Washington wanted an end to the war at Ukraine’s expense. “But that’s how it looks,” he added.
Midterm Elections: Who Is Winning the Race for Congress?
It’s Oct. 19 — 15 days from the midterms. Here’s the state of play.
Israeli Police Detain 10 Over Violent Settler Attacks in West Bank
Israel has faced pressure, including from the United States, to investigate the attacks. Rights groups say most inquiries into extremist assaults on Palestinians go nowhere.
Will Trump’s Endorsement of Netanyahu Fire Up His Campaign or Fizzle?
President Trump said Benjamin Netanyahu was a “Great Warrior,” as he faces a tough re-election bid for prime minister. But the Trump brand is not what it once was in Israel, analysts say.
U.S. Officials Condemn West Bank Attacks as Netanyahu Casts Doubt on Them
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel has downplayed accounts of recent extremist attacks on Palestinians in the West Bank amid the annual olive harvest.
Latest Climate Report Warns of Major Upheaval to California Way of Life
The dire projections come from the state’s Climate Change Assessment, which analyzes the impacts of changing weather patterns on the nation’s most-populous state.
France Imposes Curfews in Parts of Paris and Other Cities After Nationwide Rioting
The interior minister acknowledged that the police were underprepared for the scale of the riots. But Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu defended their efforts and pledged to restore order.
How Penélope Cruz Masterminded One of the Most Versatile Careers in Hollywood
As a young actor, she was determined to avoid being typecast as a “sex bomb.” Thirty years later, she’s in total control of the women she plays.
To Find Criminals and Child Exploitation in Gold Mines, We Just Had to Look
Layers of people certify that gold is free from rights abuses and criminality. Nobody makes them leave their desks.
A Bad Combination
We take a look at the human face of America’s utility bill crisis.
Israel’s High-Stakes Election, and How Illegal Gold Is Getting Into the Global Market
Plus, the search for “superhabitable” planets.
Ukraine Uses F-16s to Shoot Down Russia’s Jet-Powered Drones
The fighters are a key tool against Moscow’s latest weapon of choice. But deploying the multimillion-dollar planes to counter drones is an imperfect fix.
France’s Far Right Shifts Into Campaign Mode as Student Riots Erupt Into Violence
The National Rally, already ahead in the polls, presented itself as the party best placed to restore law and order.
Ellie Kemper: Nora Ephron Wrote to Amuse Herself
The actress and comedian riffs on the essay Nora Ephron wrote for The Times in 2008.
Who’s Winning the Race for Congress?
It’s Oct. 19 — 15 days from the midterms. Here’s the state of play.
Republicans in Ohio Are Worried About Turnout. Here’s What They’re Doing About It.
To boost Senator Jon Husted, who is in a tight race to keep his seat, some Republicans who were making a jobs pitch have pivoted to focus on socialism.
Rent Is High Enough Without Junk Fees
Tenants apply for an apartment listed at one price, only to find that they owe their landlords even more.
The Republican Party Is a Mess. It Will Emerge Stronger for It.
The G.O.P. will not always be focused around the strong personality and charisma of Trump.
At a Last-Hope Health Clinic, Desperation, Kindness and Fear for What’s Next
These doctors and community health workers are a safety net for patients losing coverage as premiums soar and Medicaid cuts mount, even as their clinic struggles to stay afloat.
How Did Life Arise? Three Turning Points in Early Evolution
Where did it start? How did it grow complex? Why did it get big? Three moments in Earth’s early history when evolution suddenly, inexplicably turned up the dial.
To Find Criminals and Child Exploitation in Gold Mines, We Just Had to Look
Layers of people certify that gold is free from rights abuses and criminality. Nobody makes them leave their desks.
How a Trillion-Dollar Industry Launders Illegal Gold
The line between dirty and clean gold is an industry fiction. Wall Street and governments profit off gold from criminals, gangsters and those who exploit children.
For Israelis and Jews in the U.A.E., an Eroding Sense of Security
The Emirates’ reputation as a haven was shaken by what the authorities said was a plot last month aimed at crashing a flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv.
For Israelis and Jews in the U.A.E., an Eroding Sense of Security
The Emirates’ reputation as a haven was shaken by what the authorities said was a plot last month aimed at crashing a flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv.
New York City Has a Rat Killing Machine
Are the humans winning? That’s hard to say. But we certainly have a technological advantage.
Trump Campaigns for Republicans as Turmoil Mounts in Washington
Our White House correspondent Tyler Pager traveled with President Trump as he campaigned across the country ahead of the midterms. As the president touted his record, political drama mounted in Washington.
There Is a Zionism That Needs the Support of Progressives
American liberals should not abandon Israel’s cultural Zionists.
Larry David Mocks the D.S.A. Some Are Not Amused.
The comedian satirized the Democratic Socialists of America, its platform and its opposition to Israel in an essay that some did not LOL at.
Strong Exports Stabilize China’s Economic Growth in Official Statistics
A prolonged housing crash, sluggish consumer spending and plunging investment have left China dependent on exports to keep the economy growing.
Talarico Kicks Off Campaign Tour of Texas as Senate Election Looms
The Democratic candidate invoked a rallying cry from the TV show “Friday Night Lights” as he began his final campaign push before the Nov. 3 election.
Trump Defends Plans to Ease Russia Sanctions and Hints at a Hostage Deal
The president on Sunday justified his reversal of almost five years of sanctions against Russia as part of peace negotiations. He did not name any hostage.
June 17, 1994: Millions Watched Police Chase O.J. Simpson in a Bronco
The chase occurred days after his ex-wife and her friend were killed. New details shed light on the role that a mobster might have played in helping Mr. Simpson.
At Cornell, a Subdued Scene on First Weekend of Fraternity Party Ban
The moratorium is among the safety measures that the university put in place following the uproar over a former student’s sexual assault lawsuit.