International

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.

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.

Chinese Impersonator’s Trump Act Has Won Him Millions of Fans

Ryan Chen has turned an uncanny impersonation of President Trump into a social media career, and a mirror of China’s fascination with America.

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.

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.

Drone Sightings in Europe: What We Know

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.

Key Louvre Camera Was Pointing Away From Thieves, Director Says

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.

I.C.J. 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.

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.

Drug-Smuggling Submarines on Display at Latin American Naval Base

A display of confiscated vessels at a naval base in Ecuador offers a peek at why drug smuggling is so hard to stop.

London Woman 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.

What’s Left to Be Done in the Gaza Cease-Fire Deal

Israel and Gaza have signed a cease-fire that mediators hope will bring two years of deadly war to an end. The deal is based on the first phase of President Trump’s plan, but Phase 2 remains uncertain. David Halbfinger, our Jerusalem bureau chief, walks us through the four main stumbling blocks ahead.

Iceland Says It Is No Longer Mosquito-Free

Iceland was one of the only mosquito-free places in the world, at least according to its records. Not anymore.

Zelensky Says Russian Strike on School Shows Putin Isn’t Serious About Ukraine 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.

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.

Congress Members Question Defense Department’s Delay in PFAS Cleanup

A bipartisan group of lawmakers has asked the military to explain why cleanup of PFAS chemicals at bases nationwide has been pushed back.

Vance Says He’s Not in Israel to Babysit Gaza Cease-Fire

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.”

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.

Civilian Massacres Follow Syrian Leaders’ Promises of Peace

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.

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.