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What the Election Loss Means for President Yoon of South Korea
President Yoon Suk Yeol, a key U.S. ally, faces the prospect of becoming a lame duck unless he starts negotiating with the opposition.
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Ukraine’s Parliament Passes a Politically Fraught Mobilization Bill
The legislature approved a law aimed at replenishing depleted Ukrainian forces, which are under unrelenting pressure from Russian assaults.
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The Staggering Success of Trump’s Trial Delay Tactics
With criminal cases mounting for the former president, he is using a familiar strategy: stalling.
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An Inflation Surprise, and New Rules on Gun Sales
Plus, state dinner pomp and diplomacy.
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Akebono, Hawaii-Born Sumo Champion in Japan, Dies at 54
Born in Hawaii, he moved to Japan in 1988 and won 11 grand championships. His success drove a resurgence in the sport’s popularity.
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2024, I’d Like You to Meet 1892
Great political change can unfold when the political system seems woefully stalled.
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Israel’s Security Depends on Rafah
The potential gains in future security for Israelis and in regional peace make the risk of attacking the city worth it.
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Akebono, Foreign-Born Sumo Champion in Japan, Dies at 54
Born Chad George Ha’aheo Rowan in Hawaii, he won 11 grand championships and paved the way for other foreign wrestlers in the sport.
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Trina Robbins, Creator and Historian of Comic Books, Dies at 84
Obsessed with comics from a young age, she was a pioneer in a male-dominated field and later documented the contributions of other women.
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Biden’s State Dinner for Japan Was Heavy on Symbolism (and Yes, Cherry Blossoms)
The event’s musical guest, Paul Simon, even learned a little Japanese for the occasion.
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Before Teacher Was Shot, Assistant Principal Was Warned First Grader Had a Gun
A Virginia grand jury found that the administrator had not acted on reports from staff members that the 6-year-old had brought a firearm to Richneck E...
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Hamas Leader Ismail Haniyeh Defiant After Israeli Strike Kills 3 of His Sons
Israel confirmed the killing of the sons of the Hamas political leader, Ismail Haniyeh, and said all three were Hamas military operatives.
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Mister Cee, Pioneering Brooklyn D.J., Dies at 57
Born Calvin Lebrun, Mister Cee was a pioneer in New York City’s hip-hop scene and helped boost the career of the Notorious B.I.G.
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Ohtani’s Former Interpreter Is Said to Be Negotiating a Guilty Plea
Ippei Mizuhara stands accused of covering his gambling debts by stealing millions of dollars from Shohei Ohtani’s bank account.
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WWII Rosie the Riveters Are Honored in Washington
Rosie the Riveters, American women who filled a crucial labor shortage during World War II and reshaped the work force, were honored at the Capitol.
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Hamas Does Not Have 40 Hostages Who Meet Terms of Potential Swap With Israel, Officials Said
The claim raised fears that more hostages may be dead than previously believed.
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Trudeau to Testify in Foreign Election Interference Inquiry
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau testified that past elections had been “free and fair,” but intelligence reports said meddling by China was “sophisticat...
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What Biden and Kishida Agreed To in Their Effort to Bolster Ties
As they look to contain an increasingly aggressive China, the United States and Japan announced dozens of new agreements, including on military, econo...
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Two Imperfect Messengers Take On Abortion
Neither side of the abortion divide would probably design the exact candidate they have in 2024.
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The Full Guest List for Biden’s State Dinner With Japan
The Bidens invited more than 200 guests, including Bill and Hillary Clinton, Robert De Niro, Jeff Bezos, Masayoshi Son, Tim Cook and Kristi Yamaguchi....
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13 Young Men Charged in Brooklyn Synagogue ‘Tunnel’ Melee
Some of the defendants are accused of breaking through a wall between an excavated space and the sanctuary, part of the headquarters of the Chabad-Lub...
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Celebrating Eid in NYC: Looks from Hasan Minhaj, Ramy Youssef and More
Hasan Minhaj and Ramy Youssef joined hundreds of Muslims dressed to the nines at a morning prayer gathering for the Eid al-Fitr holiday.
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Biden Pulls Closer to Japan to Counter China
Also, inflation remained higher than expected. Here’s the latest at the end of Wednesday.
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Cornel West Picks a Black Lives Matter Activist, Melina Abdullah, as His Running Mate
Melina Abdullah, a racial justice activist in Los Angeles and professor of Pan-African Studies at California State University, joins the independent p...
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Biden Says Israel Has Improved Aid Flow to Gaza but Must Do More
Mr. Biden said he was “blunt and straightforward” with Israel’s leader, Benjamin Netanyahu, but declined to say explicitly whether he would condition ...
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At Least 3 Injured in Shooting at Philadelphia Eid Celebration
The shooting took place on Wednesday afternoon in West Philadelphia, where 1,000 people were gathered to mark the end of Ramadan.
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Johnson to Join Trump at Mar-a-Lago for ‘Election Integrity’ Announcement
The meeting comes at an awkward moment in the relationship between the speaker and the former president, who are at cross purposes on an intelligence ...
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Joining Texas, Iowa Enacts Law for State Immigration Enforcement
Gov. Kim Reynolds, a Republican, signed the bill on Wednesday and accused the Biden administration of failing to secure the border.
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Japan Gives Washington 250 Cherry Trees as Replacements
The trees will replace 140 that will be torn up as part of a restoration project. The capital’s first Japanese cherry trees were a gift from the mayor...
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Arizona Republicans Thwart Attempts to Repeal 1864 Abortion Ban
Democrats in both houses of the Legislature were blocked from advancing bills to roll back a reinstated 160-year-old ban on nearly all abortions in th...
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Biden welcomes more Gaza aid but says Israel has to do more to relieve suffering.
The president said he was “blunt and straightforward” with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel but declined to say explicitly whether he would...
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Can Ruben Gallego Win Over Arizona Swing Voters and Earn a Senate Seat?
Ruben Gallego has long embraced his progressive background. Now, with his state newly in the spotlight over abortion politics, he’s getting tough on t...
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Death Toll Likely to Rise After Explosion at Hydroelectric Plant in Italy
Emergency workers were searching for four other workers who were missing after the blast in northern Italy, which has galvanized unions in the region....
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Trump Is the Embodiment of the Politics of Intimidation
Trump is the embodiment of the politics of intimidation.
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The Next Frontier in New York’s War on Rats: Birth Control
A new City Council bill would deploy contraceptives in hopes of reducing the rat population and protecting wildlife, like Flaco the owl, from being po...
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Trump Makes Third Attempt to Delay Hush Money Trial
Donald J. Trump asked an appeals court — again — to stave off his prosecution on charges that he faked business records to cover up a sex scandal.
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In Latin America, From Nasty Personal Insults to an Embassy Raid
Ecuador’s raid of Mexico’s embassy shows how foreign policy is often driven by personal politics, not national interest.
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Inflation Was Hotter Than Expected in March, Unwelcome News for the Fed
The surprisingly stubborn reading raised doubts about when — and even whether — the Federal Reserve will be able to start cutting interest rates this ...
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Migration Overhaul in E.U. Clears Final Hurdle
Years in the making, the legislation is intended to update migration policy and cool anti-migrant sentiments ahead of E.U. elections in June.
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After Trump Broadside, Surveillance Bill Teeters in the House
The extension of a key foreign intelligence surveillance tool is at risk as right-wing lawmakers insist on bigger changes and former President Donald ...
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Ocean Heat Has Shattered Records for More Than a Year. What’s Happening?
There have been record temperatures every day for more than a year. Scientists are investigating what’s behind the extraordinary measurements.
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Senate Leaders Look to Curb ‘Judge Shopping’
Senators Chuck Schumer and Mitch McConnell don’t think the federal judiciary is doing enough, and each is introducing a bill to address the issue.
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Arizona Abortion Ruling Impact on 2024 Presidential Voters Is Unclear
Some in the battleground state said they would still vote for former President Donald J. Trump even if they were frustrated by the reversal of abortio...
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Latest Updates: Severe Weather Bringing Tornado Threat and Flooding to Gulf Coast
Stormy weather was moving east Wednesday, setting off numerous warnings and watches for millions of people from Texas to Mississippi.
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March’s Hot Inflation Report is a Political Blow to Biden
The president’s approval ratings have been hurt by rapid inflation and rising interest rates.
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Allen Weisselberg, Trump’s Ex-Finance Chief, Sentenced to 5 Months for Perjury
Allen H. Weisselberg admitted that he had lied about helping Donald J. Trump inflate his net worth to win favorable loan terms.
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Former Rikers Employees Charged With Smuggling in Contraband
Federal prosecutors said the defendants accepted bribes and smuggled in drugs for detainees at the troubled New York City jail.
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The Politics of a Steel Deal Hangs Over Biden’s Japan Summit
The president’s effort to court voters in crucial swing states is influencing economic and trade policy, and worrying longstanding allies.
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E.P.A. Says ‘Forever Chemicals’ Must Be Removed From Tap Water
The rule applies to a family of chemicals known as PFAS that are linked to serious health effects. Water utilities argue the cost is too great.
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In Trump’s Criminal Trial, These Are the Jurors Each Side Wants
Prosecutors in Donald J. Trump’s Manhattan trial may prefer jurors who watch MSNBC and are highly educated. Defense lawyers may favor police officers ...
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As Speaker, Johnson Advances What He Once Opposed, Enraging the Right
Now that he is the leader, the Louisiana Republican has found himself bowing to governing realities that are now his problem.
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Biden Says Netanyahu Is Making ‘a Mistake’ in Gaza
In an interview recorded last week, the president said again that an Israeli strike on aid workers in Gaza was an outrage.
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