Suspect in France Shootings Said He Targeted Muslims and Africans, Prosecutor Says
The suspect, identified only as Kévin T., admitted to planning the attacks near Paris last week, the prosecutor said. One person was killed and seven wounded.
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Haiti Postpones Elections as Gang Violence Runs Rampant
Haiti is in the throes of debilitating gang violence, which has kept officials from organizing an election to pick a new president.
China Confirms Expulsion of 33 Officials, as Xi’s Purge Deepens
Xi Jinping has enforced loyalty as he prepares to claim a fourth term as leader. Among those removed was a prominent former diplomat, Liu Jianchao.
Russian Strike on Ukrainian Train Station Kills 13
A deadly strike was a grim reminder that despite a rare local cease-fire around the Russian-occupied town of Oleshky, other communities remained under fire.
Spain Crash Investigators Focus on Train Traffic Controllers’ Role
After the country’s second major rail disaster in a year, Spaniards were confronting questions about the safety of their once-vaunted rail system.
Hong Kong Leader Apologizes for Deadly Apartment Building Fire
John Lee, the city’s chief executive, said the city’s housing secretary would step down, but he vehemently defended the government.
With No Clear Winner, How Could Israel Get a Prime Minister?
Deadlock is possible, as neither the bloc of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu nor his main challenger appear likely to win a majority. But there are still paths to a new government.
How Netanyahu Used Fear, Again, to Win More Votes Than Anyone Else
Despite years of political baggage, the Israeli prime minister outperformed expectations, and his rivals, by playing on Jewish voters’ fears of Arab political power and potential security threats.
After 28 Years Walking the Globe, Karl Bushby Is Almost Home
Karl Bushby has walked 31,000 miles, crossing some of the world’s harshest landscapes. He plans to reach his mother’s house in England next week.
China Is Not Happy About Fan-made A.I. Videos of Sun Wukong and Lin Daiyu
Mash-up videos of beloved characters from Chinese classics — some made with A.I. — have caught the attention of the authorities.
In Marseille, Macron Confronts a Potent Mix of France’s Problems
France’s second city, five years into a presidential development plan, is grappling with the social strains that have fueled protests across the country.
How a Self-Described ‘Junkie’ Rode Synthetic Drugs to Oblivion — and Fame
An Estonian addict could barely keep pace with the new drugs flooding the market. His terrifying accounts of the cruel toll they took on his body held his country in its grip.
India’s Media Giants Join Fight Against Upcoming Privacy Law
News organizations owned by two billionaires close to Prime Minister Narendra Modi say the legislation could make investigative reporting nearly impossible.
How Israel’s Election Could End
Neither Benjamin Netanyahu nor Gadi Eisenkot won a majority in Israel’s Parliament, leaving both with a chance to form a government. Our Jerusalem bureau chief, David M. Halbfinger, explains the possible coalitions and the obstacles to an opposition alliance that could include Ar...
A Ukrainian City in the Kill Zone Relishes a Moment of Peace
A rare localized peace deal announced by the first lady, Melania Trump, offered a brief respite for Kherson, where Russian drones and artillery have long terrorized civilians.
Cuauhtémoc Cárdenas, Who Helped End One-Party Rule in Mexico, Dies at 92
Mr. Cárdenas, the only son of a Mexican president, never won the office but became a leading figure in the country’s democratic transformation.
Is There a ‘Safest Seat’ in a Train Crash? Experts Say It’s Not So Simple.
After a high-speed collision near Toledo, Spain, killed at least 68 people, rail safety experts said the rough consensus that it is best to sit in the middle of a train has its limits.
Vance Proposes Restarting Peace Talks in Outreach to Iranian Official
In his letter, the vice president suggested an immediate resumption of comprehensive talks, including about Iran’s nuclear program.