Spain Scrutinizes Break in Track After 2 Trains Collide, Killing 40
Mon, 19 Jan 2026 21:23:43 +0000 Crews were working to retrieve bodies after two high-speed trains derailed in southern Spain. The regional authorities said 41 people were hospitalized, with a dozen of them in intensive care.: 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 Links His Push for Greenland to Not Winning Nobel Peace Prize
Mon, 19 Jan 2026 17:11:33 +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.: Trump Is Pushing the U.S.-Europe Alliance to the Brink Over Greenland
Mon, 19 Jan 2026 18:38:32 +0000 As President Trump tries to coerce European leaders over Greenland, they are pondering the unthinkable: Is an 80-year-old alliance doomed?: 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.: Splits Emerge Among Venezuelans as Revolutionary Dream Fades
Mon, 19 Jan 2026 18:23:32 +0000 Supporters of former president Hugo Chávez, the anti-American socialist, are struggling to come to terms with their government’s pact with Washington.: Clashes Erupt Around Syrian Prisons Holding Islamic State Fighters
Mon, 19 Jan 2026 19:38:12 +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.: At the Center of Trump’s Vision for Rebuilding Ukraine: BlackRock
Mon, 19 Jan 2026 10:02:00 +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.: Gaza’s Board of Peace: What to Know
Mon, 19 Jan 2026 21:14:39 +0000 Numerous countries say they have been invited to join President Trump’s newly minted organization, which critics say could undermine the United Nations.: Sanae Takaichi, Japan’s Prime Minister, Calls for Snap Election
Mon, 19 Jan 2026 19:58:36 +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.: 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.: Prince Harry’s Court Case Against Daily Mail Publisher: What to Know
Mon, 19 Jan 2026 17:07:37 +0000 A trial began on Monday in Harry’s case accusing Associated Newspapers of phone hacking and other unlawful activities. Other claimants include Elton John and Liz Hurley.: 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.: Taxing the Ultrarich
Mon, 19 Jan 2026 21:28:08 +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
Mon, 19 Jan 2026 21:01:21 +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.: 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: Survivors of Deadly Train Crash in Spain Describe Hellish Scenes
Mon, 19 Jan 2026 20:46:30 +0000 Photographs show a tangled mess of metal, wires and broken glass at the scene of the crash, which killed at least 39 people.: 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.: Human Rights Lawyer Philippe Sands Fears a New Age of Impunity
Mon, 19 Jan 2026 19:52:00 +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.: 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 We Know About the Deadly High-Speed Train Crash in Spain
Mon, 19 Jan 2026 18:25:27 +0000 Sunday’s train crash in the southern region of Andalucía was the deadliest in Spain since at least 2013, killing at least 40 people.: 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.: Chile Wildfires Kill 16 and Force Wide Evacuation
Sun, 18 Jan 2026 21:09:59 +0000 One mayor pleaded with the national government for help as flames destroyed entire neighborhoods in the southern region of Biobío.: Syrian Government and Kurdish-Led Force Agree to Merge After Clashes
Sun, 18 Jan 2026 21:14:55 +0000 The new deal also calls for a cease-fire. Government forces have taken strategic assets from the militia in recent days, weakening the force.: Danes Feel Betrayed and Bewildered by Trump Amid Greenland Threats
Sun, 18 Jan 2026 19:24:32 +0000 The American president’s vow to get Greenland, the semiautonomous Danish territory, has thrown the tiny, pro-American Nordic nation into crisis.: $1 Billion in Cash Buys a Permanent Seat on Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’
Sun, 18 Jan 2026 14:37:01 +0000 The board was originally conceived to oversee the rebuilding of Gaza, but its charter does not mention the Palestinian enclave, suggesting a possibly broader mandate.: After Trump Reignites a Trade War Over Greenland, Europe Weighs Hitting Back
Sun, 18 Jan 2026 22:02:35 +0000 Europe’s dependence on the United States for NATO security limits its options. Its strongest response would be a trade “bazooka,” and other options are possible.: The Biggest Challenge in Venezuela Is Soaring Food Prices
Sun, 18 Jan 2026 13:19:49 +0000 Economic instability in Venezuela after the U.S. raid to capture its president is deepening inflation and rattling the currency, sending grocery bills soaring for millions of people.: At Davos, Global Leaders Gather to Ponder the Future of a Messy World
Mon, 19 Jan 2026 04:20:17 +0000 At its 56th annual meeting in Davos, the World Economic Forum will wrestle with war, economics, artificial intelligence and other pressing issues.: Can Davos Help Protect the Planet?
Sun, 18 Jan 2026 10:00:32 +0000 The World Economic Forum, which takes place in Switzerland, aims to meet at least some of the goals its leaders set for the rest of the world.: Avalanches Across Austrian Alps Kill 8 Skiers in One Day
Sun, 18 Jan 2026 10:00:30 +0000 Skiers have also died from avalanche-related accidents in the Swiss and French Alps over the past week.: How a Screwdriver Salesman Helped Fuel U.S. Airstrikes in Nigeria
Sun, 18 Jan 2026 05:01:19 +0000 Spotty research from a Christian activist has been used by Republican lawmakers to justify U.S. intervention in the country.: Chimney Sweeps Are Making a Comeback in the U.K. as Energy Costs Climb
Sun, 18 Jan 2026 05:01:09 +0000 The centuries-old trade is enjoying something of a revival, partly driven by rising energy costs. Today’s sweeps use new tools and technology.: France’s Embassy in Iraq Is a Spoil of Antisemitism, Jewish Family Charges
Sun, 18 Jan 2026 08:03:13 +0000 A Jewish family that fled Iraq generations ago rented its home to France for use as an embassy, but Paris long ago stopped paying it rent, after Iraq stripped Jews of property.: Greenlanders Protest Trump’s Takeover Plans
Sat, 17 Jan 2026 22:34:22 +0000 Protests erupted in several Greenlandic cites and in Denmark as President Trump intensified his efforts to take control of the Arctic island.: Syria Advance on Kurdish-Held Areas as Washington Urges Restraint
Sun, 18 Jan 2026 07:53:24 +0000 Government troops drew closer to Raqqa, the largest city overseen by the Kurds, raising U.S. concerns about the renewal of a wider conflict in the region.: World Leaders Consider Joining Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ for Gaza
Sat, 17 Jan 2026 20:20:55 +0000 The clash came as world leaders were deciding whether to join President Trump’s “Board of Peace” for Gaza.: Prize Fight
Sat, 17 Jan 2026 11:23:27 +0000 In the run-up to the Oscar nominations, a chat with a reporter who has followed every twist and turn of the race.: Uganda’s President Museveni Is Declared Election Winner
Sat, 17 Jan 2026 15:28:28 +0000 Bobi Wine, the main opposition candidate, accused the government of vote rigging and has called for street protests.: Mr. Carney Goes to Beijing
Sat, 17 Jan 2026 11:00:06 +0000 The trip, a whirlwind of meetings with Chinese industry and top government officials, conveyed how the prime minister is viewing the wider world.: Can Cuba Survive Without Venezuela’s Oil?
Sat, 17 Jan 2026 13:54:02 +0000 President Trump stopped Venezuelan oil shipments to Cuba, and experts say disaster looms. Oil fuels its electric grid and without alternative supplies the country will plunge into extended darkness.: Iran’s Supreme Leader, Unbending Over Time
Sat, 17 Jan 2026 10:02:00 +0000 Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has built his 37-year rule on uncompromising repression. His answer to the current protests is no different.: Despite Maduro’s Capture, Venezuelan Exiles Realize They’re Not Going Home Soon
Sat, 17 Jan 2026 10:01:07 +0000 Spain is home to the biggest collection of Venezuelan emigrants outside the Americas. Many cheered the capture of Nicolás Maduro, but are now adapting to the fact that his allies remain in charge.: Inside the Doctors Without Borders Clinics That Israel Is Closing in Gaza
Sat, 17 Jan 2026 10:16:46 +0000 The aid group has refused to comply with new Israeli rules restricting speech and demanding information on staff. Patients are stunned. “I need this place,” says one.: How Wall Street Turned Its Back on Climate Change
Sun, 18 Jan 2026 21:16:30 +0000 Six years after the financial industry pledged to use trillions to fight climate change and reshape finance, its efforts have largely collapsed.: Is the Russian Military Adapting Effectively to the Drone Age?
Sat, 17 Jan 2026 10:00:16 +0000 Current and former commanders, analysts and military bloggers are having a surprisingly open debate about whether drones have made Russia’s longstanding approach to battle obsolete.: How a Play Skewering Modern Russia Evaded a Crackdown to Become a Hit
Sat, 17 Jan 2026 10:00:09 +0000 Everyone expected “The Kholops,” a drama exploring oppression, to be shut down soon after it opened in St. Petersburg. Instead, it is two years into a sold-out run.: The $2 Rental Batteries Helping to Power South Africa
Sat, 17 Jan 2026 12:04:31 +0000 The batteries offer an affordable system for those who lack reliable power and the money to buy their own solar panels.: A Refuge for Afghan Music Is at Risk of Falling Silent
Sat, 17 Jan 2026 17:06:19 +0000 Peshawar is a haven for Afghan artists who fled from the Taliban, which has banned music. A new policy of deportations by Pakistan threatens this community of exiles.