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Int'l Herald Tribune
May 20, 2026

Days After Hosting Trump, Xi Deepens Ties With Putin
Meeting President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia in Beijing, China's leader called for a halt to fighting in the Middle East and took a veiled swipe at the United States.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 20, 2026

I'm the Foreign Minister of Sweden. Don't Overestimate Russia.
We can't afford to underestimate Russia's strength and its ability to harm Ukraine and NATO allies, but we must not overestimate it either.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 20, 2026

China Confirms It Will Buy 200 Boeing Planes
The deal, which President Trump announced after last week's summit, represents the largest single sale of the American company's aircraft to Beijing in nearly a decade.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 20, 2026

Late Night Could Set a Clock by Trump's Iran Attack Delays
Jimmy Kimmel noted that the president backs down on his own deadlines to bomb Iran "every Tuesday. It's like a new episode of ‘NCIS.'"

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 20, 2026

I'm the Foreign Minister of Sweden. Russia's Economy Is More Fragile Than It Seems.
We can't afford to underestimate Russia's strength and its ability to harm Ukraine and NATO allies, but we must not overestimate it either.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 20, 2026

Trump Crushes Republican Dissent: 8 Takeaways From Tuesday's Primaries
President Trump unseated Representative Thomas Massie, a top Republican critic in Congress, and also got his way in other primary contests.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 20, 2026

How Iran Gained Leverage in the War
Outmatched militarily, Iran used "triangular coercion" by attacking Gulf states and closing the Strait of Hormuz. It points to a long-term U.S. vulnerability.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 19, 2026

Bob Brooks, Labor Leader Backed by Top Democrats, Wins Pennsylvania House Primary
Mr. Brooks will face Representative Ryan Mackenzie, a Republican, in the fall. He earned endorsements from across his party, including Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont and Gov. Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 19, 2026

Former Atlanta Mayor Wins Democratic Primary for Georgia Governor
Keisha Lance Bottoms will be the Democratic standard-bearer, despite worries about her single term as mayor of the state's biggest city.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 19, 2026

ICE Makes Courthouse Arrest Despite Judge's Order
A Honduran man was taken into custody on Tuesday in New York City, which his lawyers said violated a prohibition imposed a day earlier. Hours later, the man was released.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 19, 2026

Kentucky Had an Easy Choice Between Massie and Trump
The president wants a loyal Republican Party — even if the country might not.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 19, 2026

5 Things to Know About Ed Gallrein, Republican House Candidate in Kentucky
Mr. Gallrein ran with President Trump's support.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 19, 2026

Andy Barr Wins Republican Primary for McConnell's Seat in Kentucky
Mr. Barr, who serves in the House, consolidated support among Republicans in part by securing the endorsement of President Trump.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 19, 2026

Republicans? Certainly Seem to Want a King
The president wants a loyal Republican Party — even if the country might not.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 19, 2026

The San Diego Mosque Shootings Were a Crime Made for and by the Internet
Authorities said the teenagers who killed three men met online, posted their writings there and livestreamed the killings.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 19, 2026

Early War Goal Was to Install Hard Line Former President as Iran's Leader
An Israeli strike designed to free Mahmoud Ahmadinejad from house arrest in Tehran, U.S. officials said, was part of an effort to bring about regime change and put him in power.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 19, 2026

Sen. Gillibrand of New York Clashes With Sean Duffy Over Funding Freeze
Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, Democrat of New York, criticized the transportation secretary, Sean Duffy, for posting a video that bragged about withholding money from the state.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 19, 2026

Minnesota Becomes First State to Ban Prediction Markets
Like at least other 14 states, Minnesota has wrestled with how to regulate the popular prediction market sites. Federal officials sued the state over its new law.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 19, 2026

International Booker Prize 2026: ‘Taiwan Travelogue' is First Winner Originally Written in Mandarin
"Taiwan Travelogue" is the first novel originally written in Mandarin to win the major award for fiction translated into English.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 19, 2026

I.R.S. to Drop Audits of Trump and Family
As part of the Justice Department's compensation fund deal, officials vowed not to pursue any matters, including those involving President Trump's tax returns, that are pending.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 19, 2026

Duffy Defends Road Trip Reality Show In Tense Senate Hearing
Democrats called the transportation secretary's reality-show-like series unethical.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 19, 2026

Senate Votes to Take Up Measure to Force Trump to End Iran War
With four Republican backers, Democrats won a vote to advance a resolution that would force the president to end hostilities or win authorization from Congress.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 19, 2026

Blanche Defends $1.8 Billion Fund as Skepticism Mounts
The acting attorney general told lawmakers the fund would review claims from an array of people, not just Republicans.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 19, 2026

Trump Endorses Ken Paxton in Texas Senate Runoff Race Against John Cornyn
The president embraced Ken Paxton, a MAGA loyalist, over Senator John Cornyn, despite warnings from Republican leaders about Mr. Paxton's history of scandal.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 19, 2026

The I.R.S. Will Drop Audits of Trump and His Family
Also, voters cast ballots in key primaries. Here's the latest at the end of Tuesday.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 19, 2026

Where Are the Republicans Who Put America First?
The "Trump First" wing of the G.O.P. is in ascendance. The rest of the party needs to fight back.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 19, 2026

Victims of San Diego Mosque Shooting Remembered as Heroes and Leaders
Muslim groups identified the three men killed in the shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 19, 2026

Tickle Me Elmo and the ‘Elmo-Mania' That Consumed America
In 1996, the giggling stuffed doll turned holiday shopping into chaos, a preview of every sneaker drop, PlayStation launch and Taylor Swift ticket rush to come.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 19, 2026

Who Were the Suspects in the San Diego Mosque Shooting?
Authorities identified the teenagers they say killed three men, and then themselves, in an attack on the largest mosque in the county.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 19, 2026

Tornado Wipes Out Brand-New Home in Nebraska
The tornado in Nebraska stayed on the ground for 11 minutes. A new subdivision called Dirt Road was wiped out, while nearby homes went untouched.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 19, 2026

Bond Yields Hit Highest Level Since 2007 as Inflation Fears Set In
The 30-year U.S. Treasury yield hasn't been this high since the lead-up to the global financial crisis. Across Europe and Asia, yields are also elevated.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 19, 2026

Greg Hyman, Co-Creator of Tickle Me Elmo, Dies at 78
An electronics wizard, he was already a veteran inventor when he collaborated with Ron Dubren on an idea for a toy that giggled. The rest is retail history.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 19, 2026

I.R.S. Must Drop Audits of Trump and Family
As part of the Justice Department's compensation fund deal, officials vowed not to pursue any matters, including those involving President Trump's tax returns, that are pending.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 19, 2026

Amid Global Turmoil, Trump Shows Off White House Ballroom Construction
President Trump showed off the construction on his ballroom project, providing a deeper look at the things that matter to him.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 19, 2026

Meta Begins Laying Off 8,000 Employees Amid A.I. Transformation
Meta told employees last month that it would carry out mass layoffs on May 20, as the Silicon Valley giant tries to transform into an A.I.-first company.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 19, 2026

L.I.R.R. Workers Are in Line for Raises, but at What Cost to New York?
Details are still emerging about the contract reached after a three-day strike that shut down America's busiest passenger rail service. But the fallout could be felt for years.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 19, 2026

The IRS Thought it Could Fight Trump's Lawsuit, but it Struck a Deal Anyway
Officials wrote a memo outlining ways to challenge President Trump's suit against the Internal Revenue Service. The administration is instead creating a compensation fund.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 19, 2026

The IRS Thought it Could Fight Trump's Lawsuit, but it Reached a Deal Anyway
Officials wrote a memo outlining ways to challenge President Trump's suit against the Internal Revenue Service. The administration is instead creating an "anti-weaponization" fund.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 19, 2026

Worried About War's Impact, Bond Investors Push Rates to Highest Level Since 2007
The 30-year U.S. Treasury yield hasn't been this high since the lead-up to the global financial crisis. Across Europe and Asia, yields are also elevated.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 19, 2026

A Generational Fracture Emerges for Republicans Over Foreign Policy
Younger Republicans are less likely to support overseas interventions and aid, a Times/Siena poll shows.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 19, 2026

E.P.A. Clears a Weedkiller, Saying It Won't Push Species to Extinction
The finding effectively paves the way for continued use of atrazine, a widely used herbicide that has been linked to birth defects and cancer in humans.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 19, 2026

Powered by A.I., Google Changes Its Search Box for the First Time in 25 Years
Using a new Gemini A.I. model, the tech giant is overhauling its search box dimensions to answer longer queries, adding a video-generation tool and simplifying online shopping.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 19, 2026

Bipartisan Bill Would Impose New Annual Fee on Electric Vehicles
A House transportation bill introduced this week would require owners of electric cars to pay $130 to cover the cost of road repairs.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 19, 2026

How Google Is Starting to Win the A.I. Race
Despite its early stumbles, Google's Gemini has leapfrogged ChatGPT in relevance and usefulness. Soon, it will be ubiquitous.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 19, 2026

Republican Senators Are Livid at Trump's Endorsement of Paxton
News that President Trump had snubbed Senator John Cornyn of Texas, the four-term incumbent, was met with shock, anger and fear that the G.O.P. could lose his seat.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 19, 2026

Sean Duffy to Testify Amid Questions About Road Trip YouTube Series
The transportation secretary's reality-show-like series is meant to commemorate the nation's 250th birthday but has faced questions about its funding.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 19, 2026

Israeli Minister Threatens to Evict Palestinians From West Bank Hamlet
Bezalel Smotrich, the hard-line minister, said he was retaliating for the International Criminal Court prosecutor seeking his arrest, something the court did not confirm nor deny.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 19, 2026

Twist in FIFA Corruption Case: 2 Fugitives Emerge, Seeking a Plea Deal
Federal prosecutors are negotiating with Hugo and Mariano Jinkis, a father and son from Argentina, who after more than a decade suddenly agreed to meet in Brooklyn.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 19, 2026

Woman Dies After Falling Into Open Manhole in Manhattan
The woman had parked her S.U.V., then got out and plunged 10 feet into the uncovered hole managed by Con Edison, prompting an investigation.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 19, 2026

Manager at Trump's N.J. Golf Club Helped Plan Reflecting Pool Repairs
David Schutzenhofer, a Trump Organization employee, reached out to one of the vendors the government later hired for the iconic site near the Lincoln Memorial, documents show.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 19, 2026

Ebola Outbreak in Central Africa Could Last Months, W.H.O. Says
Health officials reported more than 130 suspected deaths and 513 cases, a sharp rise since the outbreak was identified on May 15 in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 19, 2026

As a Weakened Putin Follows Trump to Beijing, Iran War Offers an Opening
With the upheaval in the Persian Gulf disrupting oil and gas supplies, Russia is looking to deepen its energy ties to China.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 19, 2026

Trump Endorses Paxton in Final Week of G.O.P. Senate Runoff in Texas
The president had long considered backing Senator John Cornyn, but Ken Paxton, the state attorney general, carried the support of the MAGA base.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 19, 2026

The I.R.S. Thought it Could Fight Trump's Lawsuit, but it Reached a Deal Anyway
Officials wrote a memo outlining ways to challenge President Trump's suit against the Internal Revenue Service. The administration is instead creating an "anti-weaponization" fund.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 19, 2026

Inflation Fears Cloud G7 Economic Agenda as Iran War Persists
The United States and Europe were at odds over the Trump administration's decision to ease oil sanctions on Russia.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 19, 2026

Trump's Special Envoy to Greenland Receives a Cold Welcome From Locals
After President Trump's threats to seize the island, Gov. Jeff Landry's offers of MAGA hats and chocolate chip cookies fall flat.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 19, 2026

Rising Energy Costs and Data Centers at Heart of NextEra's Dominion Bid
NextEra's proposed acquisition of Dominion Energy comes as Americans are paying a lot more for electricity, and data centers are demanding a lot more power from utilities.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 19, 2026

Amazon E-Bikes Take Root in Manhattan and Brooklyn
Small companies that handle the final delivery are relying on them to skirt New York City traffic. Amazon plans to try the bikes elsewhere, too.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 19, 2026

China Wants A.I. to Flourish, but Not at the Expense of Jobs
A series of precedent-setting rulings signals that Chinese courts are being enlisted to shield workers from displacement by artificial intelligence.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 19, 2026

‘The Future of Truth' Contains Quotes Made Up by A.I.
Steven Rosenbaum, author of "The Future of Truth," said he had started his own investigation after The New York Times asked about the fake quotes.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 19, 2026

Broadway's ‘Giant,' With John Lithgow as Roald Dahl, Turns a Profit in 10 Weeks
The fast success of this play, about the children's author Roald Dahl, is a rarity on Broadway, where most shows lose money.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 19, 2026

Iran War Exposes Shortcomings in U.S. Military Industrial Base
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is taking on a problem that the Pentagon and Congress have tried, and mostly failed, to address for years.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 19, 2026

How Trump Entrusted His World Cup to Another Giuliani
Andrew Giuliani, the son of Rudy and a longtime Trump loyalist, is overseeing American hosting duties for the World Cup next month. It's a big promotion.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 19, 2026

Tesla's Semi Truck could Jolt the Trucking Industry
California truckers have expressed strong interest in the Tesla Semi because it costs much less and can travel further on a charge than electric trucks sold by established manufacturers.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 19, 2026

How Has Your Shopping Changed in the Era of Weight-Loss Drugs?
In the last few years, weight-loss drugs like Ozempic have altered how many Americans think about clothes and getting dressed.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 19, 2026

Activity Slows in Sandy Fire in Simi Valley. Evacuation Orders Remain.
More than 33,000 people remain under evacuation orders after a brush fire broke out in Simi Valley, Calif.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 19, 2026

San Diego Mosque Shooting: What to Know About the Suspects and What Happened
Three men were killed in the attack at the Islamic Center of San Diego. Two teenage suspects were found dead in a car nearby, police said.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 19, 2026

Trump's Push to Defeat Thomas Massie Is the Most Expensive House Primary in Recent Years
The Republican primary in Representative Thomas Massie's district has drawn vast spending, but it is just one of several contests on Tuesday that will test the power of big money.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 19, 2026

W.H.O. Chief Is ‘Deeply Concerned' by Speed and Scale of Ebola Outbreak
Health officials reported more than 130 suspected deaths and 513 cases, a sharp rise since the outbreak was first identified in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 19, 2026

Trump Says He Postponed a ‘Very Major Attack' on Iran, Leaving Mideast on Edge
President Trump said he had postponed a "very major attack" against Iran, as Pakistan continued its mediation efforts to end the war.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 19, 2026

Is There a Door No. 3 for Democrats?
Is there anything Democrats can do to break free of a deeply polarized political system in which parties are constantly winning and then losing office?

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 19, 2026

The Race to Control Congress
We look at where the parties stand leading up to the midterms.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 19, 2026

Trump's New $1.8 Billion Pot of Money, and a Deadly Mosque Attack in California
Plus, a North Korean soccer team hits the road.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 19, 2026

W.H.O. Chief Is ‘Deeply Concerned' by Speed and Scale of Ebola Outbreak as Cases Rise
The warning came shortly after Congo officials reported more than 130 suspected deaths and 513 cases, a sharp rise since the outbreak was first reported over the weekend.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 19, 2026

What to Know About the Ebola Outbreak as Cases and Deaths Rise
More than 130 deaths and over 500 cases are suspected. The United States restricted entry for people who have been to three African countries after a global health emergency was declared.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 19, 2026

How to End the Gerrymandering Doom Loop Forever
The political scientist Lee Drutman argues that we should switch to a system of proportional representation and put an end to our "trench warfare politics."

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 19, 2026

Trump Is Down. Can Democrats Go Up?
Is there anything Democrats can do to break free of a deeply polarized political system in which parties are constantly winning and then losing office?

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 19, 2026

As OpenAI Celebrates Court Win Against Musk, Other Challenges Lie Ahead
A jury's rejection of Elon Musk's $150 billion lawsuit against OpenAI was a major hurdle crossed. But the maker of ChatGPT faces a list of other problems.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 19, 2026

The Best of ‘S.N.L.' Season 51: Sensitive Strippers and Regretful Moms
This season "Saturday Night Live" found new ways to satirize the Trump administration and said goodbye to one of its most valuable cast members.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 19, 2026

As Ukraine Strikes Russian Oil Sites, an Environmental Disaster Unfolds
After invading more than four years ago, Moscow has usually been the one causing ecological disaster. But Kyiv's strikes, intended to cut into the Kremlin's oil revenue, have flipped the script.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 19, 2026

Calls for ‘No Seed Oil' Push Companies to Order Up Butter and Beef Tallow
Businesses are finding different (and more costly) ways to fry foods as shoppers demand alternatives to seed oils as part of the Make America Healthy Again movement.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 19, 2026

Silicon Valley's Answer to Declining Male Fertility? Sperm Racing.
A San Francisco biotech start-up races sex cells on tiny tracks. Can an internet joke become a serious business?

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 19, 2026

Trump's Deportations Are Costing Americans Jobs
According to a new study, construction was impacted more than any other industry studied, with American-born workers losing more jobs than immigrants as a result of the deportations.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 19, 2026

G.O.P. Supporters Back Trump, but a Third Seek a New Direction for the Party
While President Trump remains overwhelmingly popular within the Republican coalition, a New York Times/Siena poll found, a sizable share wants the party's next nominee to take a different approach.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 19, 2026

On Blind, Anxious Tech Workers Get the Lowdown on Layoffs
On the website Blind, professionals share advice — and gallows humor — anonymously. It is chronicling the curdling of tech optimism.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 19, 2026

Military Bases Are Rife With ‘Forever Chemicals.' New Mexico Wants Them Cleaned Up.
The state is leading the country's reckoning with PFAS. The outcome of its suit against the federal government will affect how courts treat more than 15,000 other claims nationwide.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 19, 2026

What to Watch in Tuesday's Primary Elections in Kentucky, Georgia and Beyond
A prominent Republican critic of President Trump is trying to hang on in Kentucky, and other states are also holding primaries that will test Mr. Trump's power over his party.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 19, 2026

The LIRR Strike Is Over. Here's What Commuters Can Expect on Tuesday.
A deal was reached on Monday night to end the strike that shut down America's busiest passenger rail line, but officials said the service will not fully resume until Tuesday afternoon.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 19, 2026

Interest in N.Y.C. Pre-K Programs Is Flat, Despite Mamdani's Outreach
Expanding child care is a pillar of Mayor Zohran Mamdani's affordability agenda. Newly released application numbers may raise questions about strategy and demand.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 19, 2026

Jon Stewart Asks What ‘Daddy' Brought Back From China
"He was gone for a couple of days in China. We were scared," Stewart said of President Trump on Monday's "The Daily Show." "But now he's home, and I'm sure he brought us all the goodies."

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 19, 2026

Last-Minute Donation Could Upend G.O.P. Primary for Texas Attorney General
A single donor's contribution of $2.75 million could help propel Representative Chip Roy in his clash with a self-funded state senator, Mayes Middleton.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 19, 2026

L.I.R.R. Strike Ends After Tens of Thousands Endure Painful Commutes
Commuters took lengthy detours on the third day of a strike by Long Island Rail Road workers, who had gone without raises for years. Workers and transit officials reached a deal late Monday.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 19, 2026

Trump's Portrait Pops Up on Rickshaws in India to Mark America's 250th
The president is popping up on the back of the iconic three-wheeler to kick off America's 250th anniversary celebrations in India.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 19, 2026

Oil Slick Reaches a Pristine Persian Gulf Island in Iran
Videos show birds, turtles and crabs trapped inside mounds of tar around Shidvar island, a protected wildlife sanctuary with turquoise waters and white sand beaches.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 18, 2026

Before the San Diego Mosque Shooting, a Fearful Mother's Phone Call Set Off a Frantic Search
San Diego police arrived to find three people dead. Nearby, they found two teenagers, the attackers, dead in a car. The violence shattered an idyllic Southern California city.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 18, 2026

A Fearful Phone Call and Frantic Search Preceded San Diego Mosque Shooting
San Diego police arrived to find three people dead. Nearby, they found two teenagers, the attackers, dead in a car. The violence shattered an idyllic Southern California city.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 18, 2026

Mamdani, the ‘Tax-the-Rich' Mayor, Reaches Out to Titans of Finance
Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who has angered some corporate executives with his tax policies, has had a recent series of meetings with top business leaders.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 18, 2026

Top Treasury Lawyer Resigns After Creation of ‘Anti-Weaponization Fund'
Brian Morrissey, the department's general counsel, stepped down hours after the Trump administration announced the $1.8 billion fund.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 18, 2026

Sandy Fire in Simi Valley Threatens Thousands of Homes
Officials ordered more than 29,000 to evacuate after a brush fire broke out in Simi Valley, Calif.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 18, 2026

Justices Hint at Strains as Supreme Court Comes Under Scrutiny
Traveling across the country, justices defend the role of the court even as strained relations among its members emerge in writing and remarks.

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