Iran Plans to Execute Erfan Soltani as Trump Threatens ‘Strong Action’
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 18:43:40 +0000 Rights groups and relatives said Iran planned to put an antigovernment protester to death for the first time during the latest wave of unrest in the country.: Venezuela Envoy to Visit U.S. for First Official Trip in Years
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 12:51:21 +0000 Félix Plasencia, an envoy of the interim government, will travel to the United States on the day the opposition leader María Corina Machado is to meet President Trump.: Why Greenland Matters for a Warming World
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 15:16:10 +0000 The fate of the world’s largest island has outsize importance for billions of people on the planet, because as the climate warms, Greenland is losing ice. That has consequences.: Mark Carney Heads to Beijing to Discuss Canada-China Relations as U.S. Outlook Darkens
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 15:35:54 +0000 The prime minister is seeking new markets for Canadian goods and to mend relations with China after years of deep acrimony between the two nations.: ‘We’re Not Stupid’: What Greenlanders Would Say to Trump
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 14:30:56 +0000 A visit to Greenland reveals a swirl of feelings as people nervously await talks with the Trump administration about the island’s future.: Iran’s Leaders May Survive Protests. But Anger Will Likely Persist.
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 09:25:43 +0000 Its security forces have brutally defended the Islamic Republic, but the protests show that many Iranians consider it stagnant and ideologically hollow.: Venezuela Announced the Release of Political Prisoners. Families Are Still Waiting.
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 16:53:05 +0000 Hundreds of families are hoping their loved ones will be freed by the Venezuelan government, which has said little about who would be released or when.: Trump’s Threats to Greenland Raise Serious Questions for NATO
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 16:48:51 +0000 The treaty that created NATO did not contemplate an attack by one ally on another. A seizure of Greenland by President Trump would test the endurance of the mutual-defense pact.: Watch the Leaders of Japan and South Korea Jam to K-pop on the Drums
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 10:11:10 +0000 Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi of Japan and President Lee Jae Myung of South Korea played along to BTS and “KPop Demon Hunters,” in a display meant to show warming ties.: As Iran’s Government Tries to Quell Protests, Accounts of Brutal Crackdown Emerge
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 12:24:03 +0000 As many as 3,000 feared dead as witnesses describe government forces firing on unarmed protesters.: At This Office Park, Scamming the World Was the Business
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 10:00:45 +0000 Times journalists got a rare look inside one of the compounds where the online fraud industry makes its billions. Inspirational slogans (“Keep going”) were just the start.: Marine Le Pen Is Appealing a Decision to Bar Her From Office.
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 17:24:23 +0000 Ms. Le Pen, whose far-right party leads polls in France, was convicted last year of embezzlement. The outcome of her appeal, which started on Tuesday, will determine if she can run for president next year.: Trump Urges Antigovernment Protesters in Iran to ‘Take Over’
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 20:48:54 +0000 “HELP IS ON ITS WAY,” President Trump said on social media. He has threatened to intervene militarily on behalf of the protesters if Iran uses lethal force.: Uganda Cuts Internet Days Before Presidential Election
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 08:04:22 +0000 The authorities say the decision was made to prevent the spread of misinformation as President Yoweri Museveni seeks his seventh term in office.: Toby Kiers, World Champion of Mycorrhizal Fungus
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 16:25:49 +0000 This year’s recipient of the Tyler Prize for Environmental Achievement talks about “punk science,” microbial economics and thinking like a mycorrhizal fungus.: U.K. Retreats on Plan to Require ‘BritCard’ ID for Workers
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 14:21:06 +0000 Workers will be able to use a variety of digital IDs to prove their right to work in Britain, the government said Wednesday, diluting a plan it announced last year.: An Emboldened Trump Makes Big Bets in Venezuela, Iran and Beyond
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 13:37:22 +0000 President Trump has left himself plenty of room for maximal intervention. But there are a host of potential wild cards, each with risks for the president.: A New Video Game Traps Players in an Online Scam Center
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 09:58:04 +0000 “Blood Money: Lethal Eden” taps into a rising anxiety in China by simulating the experiences of people trafficked for the scam industry.: Officials from Denmark, Greenland and the U.S. Meet Amid Trump’s Threats
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 18:58:22 +0000 The discussion was set to focus on President Trump’s desire to acquire the island. It was the first meeting on the subject between the three governments.: Crane Falls on Passenger Train in Thailand, Killing at Least 32
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 16:37:49 +0000 The authorities said there were almost 200 people aboard when the accident happened northeast of Bangkok. Dozens were injured.: China’s Coal Ban Improved Air Quality, but Villagers Are Paying the Price
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 04:02:08 +0000 China banned the burning of coal for heat around Beijing, but natural gas subsidies have run out, leaving many villagers vulnerable in dangerously cold weather.: China Announces Record Trade Surplus as Its Exports Flood World Markets
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 15:23:05 +0000 China’s surplus reached $1.19 trillion last year, a 20 percent increase from 2024, as Beijing kept the currency weak and pursued self-reliance to replace imports.: Venezuela Frees Several Americans From Prison, U.S. Says
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 02:35:30 +0000 They were the first U.S. citizens released after the U.S. military captured Nicolás Maduro and flew him to the United States to stand trial on drug and other charges.: David Webb, Investor Who Took on Hong Kong Tycoons, Dies at 60
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 01:22:26 +0000 From his internet platform, he became a tenacious watchdog fighting financial regulators for minority shareholders and exposing shady business dealings.: Analysis: Trump Supports Protesters in Iran, but Not in Minneapolis
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 23:52:41 +0000 The split-screen television images of mass demonstrations in Minneapolis and Tehran have highlighted the president’s disparate views of democracy and popular dissent.: U.S. to Name Palestinian Committee to Run Gaza
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 12:15:53 +0000 Officials said the body’s leadership could be announced as soon as Wednesday, but U.S. efforts to shape postwar Gaza by disarming Hamas have faced hurdles.: A Timeline of Protests in Iran
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 10:41:43 +0000 Amid a near-total communications blackout, witness footage trickling out of Iran paints a picture of how the country’s largest uprising in decades spread — and turned deadly.: Everyone Wants the Arctic
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 05:40:54 +0000 President Trump wants to annex Greenland. We look at the fight over a different Arctic territory for insights.: The View From Above Antarctica’s Fastest Melting Glacier
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 21:04:55 +0000 Times journalists were able to get tantalizingly close to the Thwaites glacier, which scientists are hoping to spend weeks studying up close.: Arrest Is Made in Toronto Airport Gold Heist as Police Seek 2 Others
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 12:43:35 +0000 The Canadian authorities have identified 10 people in connection with the theft of about $14.4 million in gold bars from Toronto Pearson International Airport in 2023.: Spanish Singer Julio Iglesias Accused of Sexual Assault
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 20:30:04 +0000 Prosecutors said two former employees of Mr. Iglesias, a renowned Spanish singer, had accused him of abuse. His representatives did not respond to requests for comment.: Trump Says London Is Unsafe. Its Murder Rate Just Hit a Historic Low.
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 19:41:19 +0000 The city’s homicide rate is lower than that of New York, Paris or Toronto, contradicting a narrative promoted by President Trump and others on the populist right.: Prosecutors Seek Death Penalty for Former South Korea President
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 03:40:30 +0000 Former President Yoon Suk Yeol faces an insurrection charge after his failed attempt to put his country under martial law in 2024.: Trump Says He Will Impose Tariffs on Iran’s Trading Partners: What to Know
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 14:35:20 +0000 If President Trump follows through, some of Iran’s biggest trading partners, including China and India, could be hit hard.: Greenland Would Be the Largest U.S. Land Acquisition, if Trump Got His Way
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 10:13:32 +0000 Denmark does not want to sell its territory. But for a real estate mogul turned president, the world’s largest island may be irresistible.: Delta Offers Optimistic Outlook as Travelers Continue to Splurge
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 13:52:41 +0000 Delta Air Lines said it was expecting profits to rise by around 20 percent in 2026 thanks to strong demand for premium tickets.: Adelaide Writers’ Week Canceled After It Disinvited Palestinian Australian Author
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 11:03:28 +0000 Organizers said her presence was not “culturally sensitive” after a mass shooting that targeted Jewish Australians. Nearly 200 other writers withdrew in protest.: Son of Deposed Shah of Iran Seeks Center Stage Amid Protests
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 03:41:49 +0000 Reza Pahlavi, living in exile in the United States, has long marketed himself as a future leader of Iran. His father’s repressive legacy casts a long shadow.: A Scientific Expedition to Antarctica’s Thwaites Glacier Deals With Weather Hiccups
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 16:55:53 +0000 The clock is ticking. But low clouds have prevented helicopters from moving scientists and gear onto the continent’s fastest-melting glacier.: Inside a Scam Complex’s Detailed Playbook
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 10:00:35 +0000 The scammers at a vast office park in Myanmar wielded deepfake technology, doctored videos and pinpoint conversational ploys that differed by the ages and nationalities of their victims.: A Times Reporter Goes Inside a Cyberscam Center in a War Zone
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 19:12:50 +0000 Hannah Beech, a New York Times reporter, gained rare access to one of Myanmar’s notorious cyberscam centers to see how Chinese criminals have been targeting Americans in the middle of a war zone.: How a Syrian Hiking Club Is Rediscovering the Country
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 08:59:46 +0000 The nearly 14-year civil war prevented Syrians from traveling freely to many parts of their own country. After the conflict ended a year ago, a group of outdoor enthusiasts began exploring newly accessible areas, fueled by a sense of adventure and hope.: China’s ‘Dr. Frankenstein’ Thinks Time Is on His Side
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 23:20:05 +0000 He Jiankui spent three years in prison after creating gene-edited babies. Now back at work, he sees a greater opening for researchers who push boundaries.: U.S. Attacked Boat With Aircraft That Looked Like a Civilian Plane
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 02:44:53 +0000 Even accepting the Trump administration’s claim that there is an armed conflict with suspected drug runners, the laws of war bar “perfidy.”: Trump Explores Diplomacy With Iran While Weighing Strikes, Officials Say
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 07:57:38 +0000 The Pentagon is presenting a wider range of strike options to the president than previously reported. Targets could include Iran’s nuclear program and ballistic missile sites.: The Global Cost of Futzing With the Fed
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 05:42:17 +0000 If President Trump succeeds in gaining control of the Federal Reserve, it could have ripple effects beyond U.S. borders.: World Court Hears Groundbreaking Genocide Case Against Myanmar
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 21:28:44 +0000 The case was brought to the World Court by a country not directly affected by the alleged genocide of the Rohingya, a precedent for similar claims against other countries, including Israel.: In Venezuela, Amnesty for Political Prisoners Stokes Hope and Frustration
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 18:08:18 +0000 Venezuela’s new leaders and President Trump have alluded to a major release of political prisoners, but the liberations have been slow to come.: Archaeologists Find Large Roman Villa Under Deer Park in Wales
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 17:39:58 +0000 The unexpected discovery of a well-preserved and fortified villa in Margam Park in South Wales sheds new light on the Roman occupation there, an expert said.: Owner of Swiss Bar Where 40 Died Is Ordered to Jail as a Flight Risk
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 15:57:54 +0000 Jacques Moretti has been placed in pretrial detention for at least three months. He and his wife, Jessica Moretti, are under investigation over possible negligence.: Trump’s Envoy to India Offers Hope Amid a Strained Relationship
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 18:56:39 +0000 Sergio Gor, a confidant of the U.S. president, took up his post as ambassador in New Delhi with ties between the countries at their lowest ebb in decades.: Elon Musk’s X Under UK Investigation Over Grok’s Sexualized A.I. Images
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 22:25:24 +0000 A British regulator said it had started a formal investigation into Mr. Musk’s chatbot over the spread of illegal images.: Venezuela Frees 24 More Political Prisoners, Rights Group Says
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 13:01:41 +0000 Since an interim government began the releases last week, at least 41 people have been let go, according to Foro Penal.: Europe and China Take Step to Resolve Dispute on Electric Vehicles
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 17:02:21 +0000 The European Commission allowed carmakers to volunteer limits on their imports from China instead of paying tariffs, an arrangement that could help Volkswagen.: Iran Says It Is Prepared for War but Ready to Negotiate After Trump’s Warnings
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 21:44:54 +0000 The comments came after President Trump said he was “ looking at some very strong options” to curb the Iranian authorities’ harsh repression of anti-government protests.: Russian Missiles Failed in Venezuela During U.S. Attack
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 14:45:49 +0000 The Venezuelan regime had high-powered air defense systems from its allies in the Kremlin, but failed to set much of it up.: The Weimar Republic Shaped the 20th Century. Can Today’s Leaders Avoid Its Fate?
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 10:00:07 +0000 A fragile democracy, the Weimar Republic, briefly took hold in Germany before the Nazis seized power. Now, Weimar’s collapse is seen as a warning.: Is Grass-Fed Beef Better?
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 19:54:49 +0000 The idea of cows grazing in a pasture seems idyllic. We asked experts how their emissions stack up compared to factory farms.