International

Study Shows Xi’s Purges of China’s Military Run Deep

Around 100 senior officers have been sidelined or vanished since 2022, hollowing out the top ranks and raising questions about the army’s capabilities.

What Brontë Country Tells Us About Britain Today

West Yorkshire, where the original “Wuthering Heights” was written, offers a window into the forces that are disrupting British politics.

Trump Squeezes Cuba

Many U.S. presidents have tried to bring down the Communist government over almost seven decades. This time, it feels different.

What to Know About the Cartels Operating in Mexico

Other criminal groups in Mexico may try to take advantage of the death of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, also known as El Mencho, who ran the Jalisco New Generation Cartel.

Louvre Director Resigns, Months After Crown Jewels Were Stolen in Heist

Laurence des Cars’s departure is the latest setback for the world’s largest museum. Her tenure was marred by labor strikes, water leaks, a ticket scam and security lapses, which led to the heist in October.

Mexico Is Caught Between Trump and the Cartels

President Trump has demanded President Claudia Sheinbaum confront the cartels. The killing of El Mencho suggests it might be working — but could come at a cost.

Ukraine Battlefield Dead Could Reach 500,000 in Fifth Year, Estimates Suggest

Russia has lost as many as 325,000 troops, according to some estimates, with more than 200,000 deaths verified by researchers.

How the U.S. Is Crippling Cuba’s Economy

Cuba is facing its worst economic crisis in 67 years. Blackouts and fuel shortages have worsened after President Trump tightened restrictions on oil. Our international correspondent Frances Robles talks with Katrin Bennhold about the current situation in Cuba.

Is It Safe to Travel to Mexico Right Now, Given the Cartel Violence?

A wave of unrest after the killing of a cartel leader has rattled tourists in Mexico, prompting travelers to reconsider their plans. Here’s what to know.

The Japanese Airport That Doesn’t Lose Bags

Kansai International Airport, which is located near Osaka, Japan, hasn’t lost a single piece of luggage since it opened in 1994. River Akira Davis, our Tokyo correspondent, visited the airport to understand how Japanese culture has influenced its success.

These Ukrainians Don’t Want to Be Traded to Russia for Peace

Four years into the war, a major sticking point in talks is control of the eastern Donetsk region. Residents could face an agonizing choice if Ukraine gives up the territory.

Settlers in the Israeli-Occupied West Bank Drive a Palestinian Family Off Its Land

For two years, Jewish settlers attacked Rezeq Abu Naim’s land in the Israeli-occupied West Bank at all hours and in all manners. After another violent incursion over the weekend, his family abandoned their home.

Germany’s Leader Heads to China and Walks a Tightrope Between Xi and Trump

Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s trip will test his ability to address tensions between the countries, at a time of strain between Europe and Washington.

Russia Moves Closer to Banning Telegram App, Saying It Foments Terrorism

News of an investigation into Pavel Durov, the app’s billionaire founder, deepened a crackdown on what remains of the free Russian internet.

The Looming Taiwan Chip Disaster That Silicon Valley Has Long Ignored

If China invades Taiwan and cuts off its chip exports to American companies, the tech industry and the U.S. economy would be crippled.

Russia Remade Its Economy for War, but It’s Come at a Huge Cost

About half of the country’s federal budget goes toward the fight in Ukraine, money that does little to support its long-term development.

Iranians Brace for War as Trump Considers Targeted Strikes

Stores are well stocked, and there have been no reports of shortages of food and other essentials, but many Iranians are in limbo as they wait to see whether U.S. forces will attack.

After Six Decades of War on Drugs, Does Anything Work?

The U.S. and its allies have spilled blood and treasure to kill drug lords and defeat cartels, but the drugs keep coming and the new groups are more violent than ever.

Mandelson’s Arrest Adds to Scandal That Has Rattled Starmer and Labour Party

The arrest of the British former envoy to Washington, long a key figure in the Labour Party, deepened a scandal that has led to calls for Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s resignation.

Airlines Add Flights After Storm and Snow in Northeast Cause Cancellations

The major U.S. airlines said they would add more flights in airports that serve cities like Boston, New York and Philadelphia.