As Spain Mourns Train Crash Victims, Investigators Focus on Track
Tue, 20 Jan 2026 15:57:41 +0000
Officials on Tuesday were struggling to identify bodies from the crash near the southern city of Córdoba, which killed at least 41 people.
Trump Heckles Europe Before Heading to Davos
Tue, 20 Jan 2026 20:32:56 +0000
As European leaders try to engage with the American president over Greenland and the future of Ukraine, he is mocking them as weak.
For Syria’s Government, Kurdish Deal Is a Big Win on Shaky Ground
Tue, 20 Jan 2026 20:53:05 +0000
The government’s move to assert control over areas under Kurdish rule is a major test for President Ahmed al-Sharaa as fresh clashes erupted.
A Venezuelan Political Prisoner Finally Comes Home
Tue, 20 Jan 2026 10:02:46 +0000
Ángel Godoy was thrown into jail after writing columns that angered the government of President Nicolás Maduro. Now his family is trying to make up for lost time.
Fresh Russian Strikes Cut Heat to Thousands in Ukraine’s Freezing Capital
Tue, 20 Jan 2026 20:01:15 +0000
The Ukrainian authorities say the repeated attacks on energy infrastructure are an attempt to force the country into submission.
U.S. Shifts Away From Kurdish-Led Forces in Fight Against ISIS
Tue, 20 Jan 2026 20:11:21 +0000
The U.S. envoy to Syria said Washington was confident the Syrian government could take over the country’s fight against the Islamic State terrorist group.
The Chinese Island Where Dreams of Real Estate Glory Never Die
Tue, 20 Jan 2026 09:09:43 +0000
Intended as China’s version of Dubai’s palm-shaped artificial island, Ocean Flower Island is a $12 billion monument to debt-fueled economic excess.
Trump’s Tariff Threat Tests His Relationship With Macron
Tue, 20 Jan 2026 20:20:21 +0000
For years, Emmanuel Macron has used friendship to temper President Trump’s most impulsive moves. It’s unclear whether that can still work.
After Four Shark Attacks in 48 Hours, Australia Shuts Dozens of Beaches
Tue, 20 Jan 2026 07:12:03 +0000
Many of the closed beaches were in Sydney, the site of three of the attacks.
Islamic State Claims Deadly Attack on Chinese Restaurant in Afghanistan
Tue, 20 Jan 2026 21:15:15 +0000
A bombing that killed seven people and injured a dozen more at a noodle restaurant in a busy area of Kabul is likely to heighten China’s growing security concerns in Afghanistan.
Church Leaders Say Over 160 Were Kidnapped in Nigeria, but Officials Deny It
Tue, 20 Jan 2026 12:48:24 +0000
Christian groups said gunmen abducted congregants during Sunday services at three churches, but security and government officials dismissed the reports as fear-mongering.
Britain Approves Contentious Chinese Mega-Embassy in London
Tue, 20 Jan 2026 19:31:09 +0000
Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s government approved plans for a massive new Chinese Embassy near Tower Bridge, angering critics who fear it will enable spying.
What Are the Chagos Islands and the Diego Garcia Base?
Tue, 20 Jan 2026 21:40:50 +0000
The islands, which Britain has agreed to hand over to Mauritius, are home to a strategically important U.S.-British military base.
Australia Passes Tighter Gun Control Laws, Weeks After Bondi Massacre
Tue, 20 Jan 2026 20:09:23 +0000
Critics said the government had rushed the legislation, along with a bill targeting hate speech, in the wake of the mass shooting in Sydney.
Photographer Discovers Train Part That Could Hold Key to Spain Train Crash
Tue, 20 Jan 2026 21:47:09 +0000
Officials said they had located a previously unreported train undercarriage down a gully near the site of a train crash in Spain that killed 42 people. Experts said the finding could help investigators clarify what caused the disaster.
Trump, Venezuela and Oil
Tue, 20 Jan 2026 21:14:34 +0000
The president’s message since sending troops into Venezuela has been clear: This is about oil, not democracy.
Scientists Set Up Camp on Thwaites Glacier in Antarctica
Tue, 20 Jan 2026 20:45:34 +0000
Low clouds have lifted long enough for helicopters to ferry scientists and their gear to a fast-melting glacier on the edge of Antarctica.
A Few Dozen European Troops in Greenland Set Off Trump
Tue, 20 Jan 2026 21:42:26 +0000
President Trump threatened tariffs on European nations that sent military personnel to Greenland last week. Some have already gone home, but Denmark is now sending about 100 more.
Israel Seizes UNRWA’s Jerusalem Headquarters
Tue, 20 Jan 2026 20:54:20 +0000
Bulldozers leveled some structures in a compound that belonged to UNRWA, the United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees, escalating Israel’s crackdown on the organization.
A.I., Big Tech and Trump Shine Most Brightly at the Davos Spectacle
Tue, 20 Jan 2026 18:52:48 +0000
The World Economic Forum is now dominated by global technology companies whose interests shunt aside most others.
The Northern Lights Have Inspired Humans for Thousands of Years
Tue, 20 Jan 2026 18:36:25 +0000
The aurora borealis has animated myths, art, poetry and music for thousands of years. Here are some examples.
Trump Doubles Down on Greenland Threats in Flurry of Truth Social Posts
Tue, 20 Jan 2026 13:09:07 +0000
President Trump posted private messages from France’s president and repeated his desire to take over Greenland in an overnight social media storm.
With Threats to Greenland, Trump Sets America on the Road to Conquest
Tue, 20 Jan 2026 21:17:13 +0000
After a century of defending other countries against foreign aggression, the United States is now positioned as an imperial power trying to seize another nation’s land.
How Trump Flexes Power in White House Meetings With Zelensky and Others
Tue, 20 Jan 2026 10:02:04 +0000
With cameras rolling, President Trump met with more than 40 international leaders in his first year back in office.
Death Toll Rises in Guatemalan Gang Riots
Tue, 20 Jan 2026 20:47:08 +0000
Uprisings in three prisons have killed 10 police officers, presenting another challenge for President Bernardo Arévalo in his fight against corruption and organized crime.
Taxing the Ultrarich
Tue, 20 Jan 2026 05:25:01 +0000
The number of billionaires has exploded, yet they often pay taxes at rates well below average.
How 40 People Died In a Train Crash in Andalucia, Spain
Tue, 20 Jan 2026 09:50:43 +0000
The victims of Spain’s deadliest rail crash in more than a decade included a police officer, journalists and a family returning from a musical.
Gaza’s Board of Peace: What to Know
Tue, 20 Jan 2026 11:20:39 +0000
Numerous countries say they have been invited to join President Trump’s newly minted organization, which critics say could undermine the United Nations.
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu Says He Will Pass Budget Without a Vote
Mon, 19 Jan 2026 20:26:01 +0000
Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu’s effort to force the measure through Parliament opened up his government to a vote of no confidence.
Trump Is Pushing the U.S.-Europe Alliance to the Brink Over Greenland
Tue, 20 Jan 2026 00:18:56 +0000
As President Trump tries to coerce European leaders over Greenland, they are pondering the unthinkable: Is an 80-year-old alliance doomed?
Clashes Erupt Around Syrian Prisons Holding Islamic State Fighters
Tue, 20 Jan 2026 04:25:54 +0000
New tensions flared a day after a Kurdish-led militia agreed to hand over control of prisons holding some 8,000 Islamic State fighters to the Syrian government.
A labor union raised concerns last year about Spain’s railway lines.
Mon, 19 Jan 2026 17:12:44 +0000

The crash occurred on a new stretch of high-speed rail track, officials say.
Mon, 19 Jan 2026 16:37:14 +0000

Slow Emergency Response Blamed in Deadly Pakistan Mall Fire
Mon, 19 Jan 2026 21:08:06 +0000
The blaze, which killed at least 23 and left dozens more missing during “wedding season,” burned all night and day through a Karachi plaza with hundreds of shops.
Trump Links His Push for Greenland to Not Winning Nobel Peace Prize
Tue, 20 Jan 2026 09:06:58 +0000
In a text, President Trump told Norway’s prime minister that he no longer felt obliged to “think purely of Peace” and that the U.S. needed the island for global security.
Survivors of Deadly Train Crash in Spain Describe Hellish Scenes
Mon, 19 Jan 2026 20:46:31 +0000
Photographs show a tangled mess of metal, wires and broken glass at the scene of the crash, which killed at least 39 people.
Sanae Takaichi, Japan’s Prime Minister, Calls for Snap Election
Mon, 19 Jan 2026 23:57:02 +0000
Sanae Takaichi, the first woman to be Japan’s prime minister, is hoping to seize on her popularity by calling a parliamentary election next month.
Syria Struggles to Rebuild a Year After the Assad Regime’s Fall
Mon, 19 Jan 2026 10:04:28 +0000
A year after the dictator fell, Syrians are returning to a country with no clear plan for rebuilding.
Trump Has an Offramp on Greenland. He Doesn’t Seem to Want It.
Mon, 19 Jan 2026 17:03:57 +0000
The strategic importance of Greenland is growing, and NATO has underinvested in Arctic security. But President Trump, intent on ownership, is rebuffing deals with Europe to solve the problem.
Splits Emerge Among Venezuelans as Revolutionary Dream Fades
Mon, 19 Jan 2026 18:23:33 +0000
Supporters of former president Hugo Chávez, the anti-American socialist, are struggling to come to terms with their government’s pact with Washington.
At the Center of Trump’s Vision for Rebuilding Ukraine: BlackRock
Tue, 20 Jan 2026 00:49:05 +0000
The world’s largest asset manager has been enlisted to help build Ukraine’s recovery plan. Some fear it is part of a Trump administration effort to steer the effort toward American business interests.
What to Know About Hezbollah’s Ties to Venezuela
Mon, 19 Jan 2026 19:27:25 +0000
U.S. authorities have accused Hezbollah of complicity in drug trafficking and money laundering schemes in Venezuela.
Human Rights Lawyer Philippe Sands Fears a New Age of Impunity
Mon, 19 Jan 2026 19:52:01 +0000
Philippe Sands, one of the world’s pre-eminent human rights attorneys, grew up in the shadow of bleak times. He worries that history is taking an unfortunate detour.
I.M.F. Raises Forecast for Global Growth as Tariff Drag Fades
Mon, 19 Jan 2026 09:30:05 +0000
The 3.3 percent rate for 2026 would match last year’s pace. Booming investment in artificial intelligence is buttressing global output.
Spain Closes High-Speed Rail Network in South After Crash
Mon, 19 Jan 2026 15:56:27 +0000
The closures were announced after a high-speed train derailed and smashed into another high-speed train, killing at least 39 people and injuring dozens.
Prince Harry’s Court Case Against Daily Mail Publisher: What to Know
Tue, 20 Jan 2026 17:04:39 +0000
Harry is set to give evidence on Wednesday in his case accusing Associated Newspapers of phone hacking and other unlawful activities.
As Davos Convenes, Deference to Trump Has Replaced Everything
Mon, 19 Jan 2026 18:28:20 +0000
The traditional rhetoric of the World Economic Forum centered on global integration, climate change and international cooperation. Not anymore.
Why Are New Zealanders Moving to Australia? More Money, Better Vibes.
Mon, 19 Jan 2026 05:01:14 +0000
More than 1 percent of New Zealand’s population left over the year ending in October. Many of the migrants were chasing salaries and opportunities in neighboring Australia.
What Vietnam’s Communist Party Congress Hopes to Achieve
Mon, 19 Jan 2026 05:01:07 +0000
One of Asia’s most dynamic nations is weighing how to balance government control with raising per capita G.D.P. by about 70 percent in five years.
What We Know About the Deadly High-Speed Train Crash in Spain
Tue, 20 Jan 2026 09:54:43 +0000
The train crash in the southern region of Andalucía on Sunday was the deadliest in Spain since at least 2013.
Guatemala Declares State of Emergency to Address Gang Violence
Mon, 19 Jan 2026 13:56:06 +0000
The country has seen a surge of unrest in recent days, including uprisings at prisons and the killing of police officers, which the authorities have blamed on gangs.
Real Estate Crash Weighs on China’s Economic Growth
Mon, 19 Jan 2026 03:47:38 +0000
Falling apartment prices have erased the savings of millions of Chinese households, but exports lifted the economy to 5 percent growth last year.
European Union Officials Lean Toward Negotiating, Not Retaliating, Over Trump Tariff Threat
Mon, 19 Jan 2026 09:16:33 +0000
European Union ambassadors held an emergency meeting on Sunday, and leaders from across the 27-nation bloc will meet in Brussels later this week.
High-Speed Train Crash in Spain Leaves at Least 21 Dead
Mon, 19 Jan 2026 19:24:57 +0000
A high-speed train smashed into another train after derailing in the southern province of Córdoba, officials said. The cause of the accident was not immediately clear.
Trump’s Ultimatum to Europe
Mon, 19 Jan 2026 05:39:38 +0000
Trump threatened heavy tariffs on countries standing between him and Greenland. E.U. leaders are scrambling for a response.