Repression Intensifies in the Country Hosting a Major Climate Meeting
Human rights watchdogs say Azerbaijan is in the midst of a vicious campaign of repression. But in global geopolitics, this energy-rich Caucasus country now has a lot of leverage.
Breeders’ Cup Arrives in California, Where Horse Racing Is Struggling
The state looms large in the sport’s history, and its tracks are stunning. But horse racing in California is going broke.
What I Expect if an Unconstrained Donald Trump Retakes Power
The transition from democracy to autocracy is a process, not an on-off switch.
In Spanish Town Devastated by Flood, a Grim Search for Bodies
Rescuers in Paiporta, where more than 60 people died, were still pulling bodies from the mud. “We are alive,” a resident said. “But we have lost everything.”
As Famine Stalks Gaza, Farmers Lament Their Many Losses
After more than a year of war, farmers have lost land, equipment and sometimes their lives.
Destructive Israeli Raid in West Bank Kills 5, Palestinians Say
The Israeli military said its soldiers had engaged in close combat in the Nur Shams area of the occupied territory.
What if A.I. Is Actually Good for Hollywood?
It’s already powering remarkable visual innovations, like in the new movie “Here.” But boosters think that’s just the beginning.
Mexico’s New President, Claudia Sheinbaum, Faces First Major Crisis
A confrontation between the judiciary and the governing party will test Claudia Sheinbaum’s leadership and offer a window into how she will wield power.
How Wagner’s Ruthless Image Crumbled in Mali
The Russian mercenary group operated with little pushback in the West African nation — until it launched one of its most ambitious missions.