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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

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

He's Been Impeached and Indicted. He Has a Chance in Texas' Senate Race.
The fate of Ken Paxton, the conservative Texas firebrand, could decide whether Republicans keep control of the Senate.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 18, 2026

Colorado Supreme Court Orders Hospital to Restart Care for Transgender Minors
Children's Hospital Colorado had halted hormone therapy and puberty blockers for transgender youths amid threats from the Trump administration to withhold funding from institutions that provide it.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 18, 2026

Trump Moves to Admit 10,000 More White South Africans as Refugees
The Trump administration argues that an "emergency refugee situation" in South Africa merits bringing more Afrikaners to America, at a cost of some $100 million.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 18, 2026

Judge Bars ICE From Making Immigration Arrests at Courts in New York
The Trump administration's practice of detaining migrants at federal courthouses had stirred outrage.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 18, 2026

New York to Review Press Credentialing After Mangione Backers' Comments
After some of Luigi Mangione's supporters made comments that were condemned as inflammatory, Mayor Zohran Mamdani's office said it would review the process that gave them press passes.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 18, 2026

San Diego Mosque Shooting Comes Amid Rising Reports of Islamophobia in the U.S.
The Council on American-Islamic Relations said complaints about bias against Muslims are at levels unseen in decades.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 18, 2026

Here's How Iran Could Respond to Renewed U.S.-Israeli Strikes
In any new round of fighting, Iranian officials could adopt new tactics, including intensified strikes on neighbors and trying to close off a second strait.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 18, 2026

What to Know About San Diego's Islamic Center
A visitor said that the mosque is highly diverse. Its services are in English, because attendees come from all over the world.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 18, 2026

Trump Threatens Iran and Then Pulls Back, All in the Same Day
President Trump has repeatedly said he'll restart military action against Iran, only to stop short of plunging the United States directly back into an unpopular war.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 18, 2026

Justice Dept. Sets Up $1.8 Billion Fund That Could Funnel Money to Trump Allies
The arrangement was denounced by critics as a slush fund for supporters of President Trump, possibly including Jan. 6 rioters.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 18, 2026

U.S. Hits Top Cuban Officials With Sanctions
The Trump administration, ratcheting up its effort to cripple the Cuban government, also imposed sanctions on three government agencies, including the police.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 18, 2026

The Generation That Grew Up With A.I. Hates It
Why graduates are booing artificial intelligence.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 18, 2026

As L.I.R.R. Strike Continues, Tens of Thousands Endure Painful Commutes
Commuters took lengthy detours as a strike by Long Island Rail Road workers, who have been without raises for years, extended into a third day.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 18, 2026

Pollock and Brancusi Join the $100 Million Club at Auction
A "drip" painting by the Abstract Expressionist sold for $181.2 million with fees, while a bronze head by the Romanian sculptor, from the S.I. Newhouse collection, brought in $107.6 million at Christie's.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 18, 2026

L.I.R.R. Strike Could Play a Role in New York Governor's Race
Gov. Kathy Hochul, a Democrat, is running for a second full term against the Nassau County executive, Bruce Blakeman, a Republican who has criticized her response to the labor dispute.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 18, 2026

Five Takeaways From the Blockbuster Trial Pitting Elon Musk Against OpenAI
It took a jury less than two hours to decide that Mr. Musk had waited too long to sue. But the testimony over three weeks was still illuminating.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 18, 2026

Around Penn Station, the strike is bad for business.


Int'l Herald Tribune
May 18, 2026

N.Y.C. Hotel Housekeepers Will Earn Over $100,000 Under New Contract
A deal between a powerful union and an industry group substantially boosts annual pay for workers coping with New York City's high cost of living.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 18, 2026

Mark Fuhrman, Flawed Witness in O.J. Simpson Trial, Dies at 74
A Los Angeles police detective, he was discredited during Mr. Simpson's 1995 murder trial by defense lawyers who pointed to his past use of racist language.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 18, 2026

Harvard Asks Federal Judge to Dismiss Trump Lawsuit
The Trump administration sued Harvard earlier this year over allegations it had not done enough to combat antisemitism on campus.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 18, 2026

Elon Musk Loses His Blockbuster Case Against OpenAI
Also, a railroad strike disrupts commutes into New York City. Here's the latest at the end of Monday.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 18, 2026

L-I-R-R vs. Lurr: The Debate Splitting New York Commuters
Initialism or acronym? It doesn't matter. No one can agree on how to pronounce it.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 18, 2026

L.A. County Response to Altadena Fire Was Not Biased, Report Finds
An examination of the disaster commissioned by the county concluded that its efforts were muddled and chaotic, but said that it had not discriminated against Black residents.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 18, 2026

After Elon Musk's Court Loss Comes the Long Hot A.I. Summer
Even as protests increase, the collapse of Mr. Musk's suit against OpenAI and Sam Altman will speed up the artificial intelligence juggernaut.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 18, 2026

Channel Islands Fire Started Accidentally by Shipwrecked Sailor
The shipwrecked man was rescued from Channel Islands National Park, but the flares set off a 10,000-acre fire that has burned park buildings, forced evacuations and threatened rare Torrey pines.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 18, 2026

Meta Reassigns 7,000 Employees to Focus on A.I.
The company announced the changes two days before it plans to lay off 10 percent of its work force, or about 8,000 employees.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 18, 2026

Elon Musk Loses $150 Billion Suit Against OpenAI and Sam Altman
A nine-member jury found that Mr. Musk had waited too long to sue. The setback for the tech mogul frees OpenAI to continue in the artificial intelligence race.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 18, 2026

Étienne Davignon Dies Before Trial in Patrice Lumumba Killing
Étienne Davignon had been set to stand trial in connection with the murder of Patrice Lumumba, the first prime minister of what is now the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 18, 2026

American Man Tests Positive for Ebola Amid Outbreak, Officials Say
An American doctor working with a Christian missionary organization in the Democratic Republic of Congo was exposed to the deadly virus while treating patients, the organization said.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 18, 2026

South Korea and Japan's Leaders Are Set to Meet: What to Know
Japan's prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, and South Korea's president, Lee Jae Myung, have surprised many observers by moving past their nations' historical grievances.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 18, 2026

American Hantavirus Patient Ordered to Stay in Quarantine Despite Plans to Leave
An American from the hantavirus-infected cruise ship, who said she had tested negative for the disease, has been ordered to remain in an Omaha quarantine facility for two more weeks.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 18, 2026

Trump Says He Authorized New Strikes on Iran, but Has Decided to Hold Off
President Trump has repeatedly threatened new military action against Iran, only to pull back from resuming major fighting in a deeply unpopular, expensive conflict.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 18, 2026

Citing Ebola Outbreak, U.S. Restricts Entry From Congo, Uganda and South Sudan
The order is in effect for 30 days and does not apply to American citizens or U.S. service members.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 18, 2026

Sandy Fire in Simi Valley Forces Immediate Evacuations
Officials ordered more than 23,000 to evacuate after a brush fire broke out in Simi Valley, Calif.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 18, 2026

What is Trump's $1.776 Billion ‘Anti-Weaponization' Fund?
The Trump administration is creating a $1.8 billion fund to compensate people it says were wronged by the federal government, a group that could be largely made up of the president's allies.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 18, 2026

Hegseth Campaigns for Trump Loyalist in Kentucky House Race
The campaign appearance was an extraordinary breach of military decorum, even for Mr. Hegseth, who has stretched the boundaries of partisan politics as defense secretary.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 18, 2026

What to Know About the Ebola Outbreak, as U.S. Restricts Travelers
The United States restricted entry of people who have been to three African countries, after the World Health Organization declared a global health emergency. The outbreak has killed more than 100.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 18, 2026

What to Know About Elon Musk's Trial Against OpenAI
A jury in Oakland, Calif., reached a decision after a three-week-long trial seen as pivotal for the future of OpenAI and the artificial intelligence race.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 18, 2026

He's Been Impeached and Indicted. He Has a Chance in Texas's Senate Race.
The fate of Ken Paxton, the conservative Texas firebrand, could decide whether Republicans keep control of the Senate.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 18, 2026

ICE Agent Charged in Shooting of a Venezuelan Immigrant in Minnesota
The agent is the second federal officer to face felony charges in Minnesota stemming from Operation Metro Surge, the Trump administration's immigration crackdown.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 18, 2026

Los Angeles's Response to Altadena Fire Hampered by Chaos, Report Finds
A county-commissioned examination of the disaster concluded that its efforts were muddled and confused, but said that it had not discriminated against Black residents.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 18, 2026

Ebola Was Identified in Congo Weeks Before W.H.O. Declared an Emergency
Early surveillance and testing failed to identify Bundibugyo, a rare species of Ebola responsible for the current outbreak.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 18, 2026

New York Times Sues Pentagon for a Second Time
The Times is challenging a new requirement that reporters covering the military complex have an official escort, part of a broader legal challenge to the Pentagon's press restrictions.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 18, 2026

Abortion Pill Lawsuit Leaves Trump in a Political Bind Ahead of the Midterms
Louisiana wants the Food and Drug Administration to curtail access to the medication. Doing so could cost Republicans at the polls.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 18, 2026

Keisha Lance Bottoms Was Atlanta's Mayor in the Pandemic. Can She Win the Governor's Race?
Keisha Lance Bottoms is the Democrats' front-runner as the Georgia primary for governor approaches. But her party rivals are trying to ensure she has to face a runoff.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 18, 2026

Federal Prosecutors Move to Drop Bribery Case Against Indian Magnate
Gautam Adani had been accused of lying to American investors about payoffs in India. The end of the case came as President Trump has signaled a transactional approach to justice.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 18, 2026

Gun Found in Mangione's Backpack Can be Used as Evidence, Judge Says
The ruling was a partial victory for prosecutors in the murder trial of Luigi Mangione. A state judge ruled out some other evidence.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 18, 2026

Trump Has Done More Than Misjudge Iran
The war has revealed the true puniness of Trump's power

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 18, 2026

Russia's New Human Rights Commissioner Accused of Helping Kidnap Ukrainian Children
Yana Lantratova was instrumental in helping the chairman of her party to illegally adopt an infant girl from Russian-occupied Ukraine, the Ukrainian authorities say.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 18, 2026

How a Funding Pause Derailed an Artificial Heart for Babies
James Antaki's efforts to develop a baby's heart were close to success when his federal funding was cut off. The grants were eventually restored; rebuilding what was lost wasn't so easy.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 18, 2026

Indictment and Impeachment Only Made Him Stronger. Remind You of Anyone?
The fate of Ken Paxton, the conservative Texas firebrand, could decide whether Republicans keep control of the Senate.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 18, 2026

Children's Mental Health Visits Have Shot Up, Research Shows
Doctor's visits for children's anxiety rose by more than 250 percent over 10 years, according to a study of nearly two million children.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 18, 2026

Firing Squads Expose the Brutality of the Death Penalty
America is returning to firing squad executions after failing to find a more humane way to carry out the death penalty.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 18, 2026

Bulgaria Hopes Eurovision Win Will Show Its Strength as a Continental Player
Recent months have brought remarkable change in the Eastern European nation, which has just adopted the euro and forced the resignation of a leader through major protests.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 18, 2026

Millions Recovered in FIFA Corruption Scandal May Now Be Missing Again Before World Cup
Ahead of the World Cup, the head of South American soccer faces an ethics complaint he received payments recovered from a 2015 investigation that shook global soccer.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 18, 2026

Why Did Some LIRR Unions Decide to Strike?
Members of the five unions that are on strike made more than $136,000 last year on average, according to M.T.A. figures. But they have not received a raise since 2022.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 18, 2026

NextEra Energy to Acquire Dominion, Creating a Utility Giant
The deal combining the companies in Florida and Virginia comes as demand for power is soaring, largely because of the rapid growth of A.I. data centers.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 18, 2026

Trump's Taiwan Gambit is Already a Gift to China
President Trump's open willingness to hold up a $14 billion Taiwan arms package is a win for Beijing. Now China could be weighing how to keep the weapons on ice for as long as it can.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 18, 2026

Trump Warns Iran the ‘Clock Is Ticking' as Tensions Surge Again in Middle East
The president has sought to force Iran to accept his terms on its nuclear program or else face renewed war. An emboldened Iran has rebuffed Trump's demands.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 18, 2026

Bodies of Four Italian Divers Found in Maldives Cave
The discovery comes after days of searching by an international team of rescue divers. A fifth body was recovered last week.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 18, 2026

Trump Doesn't Know What Power Is
The war has revealed the true puniness of Trump's power

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 18, 2026

Mamdani's First City-Owned Grocery Store Is Planned for the South Bronx
Mayor Zohran Mamdani plans to announce that the store will open in the Hunts Point neighborhood next year. Some merchants are pushing back.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 18, 2026

The Fighting Never Ends
We look at what happens when countries say they're going to stop shooting at each other.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 18, 2026

Soccer Star Kylian Mbappé Faces Off Against France's Far Right
Kylian Mbappé, the captain of France's national team, set off a storm a month before the World Cup by suggesting that the National Rally party was a threat to France.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 18, 2026

Trump's Approval Rating Hits New Low, and Ebola Outbreak Declared a Global Health Emergency
Plus, inside the closed-door talks over Greenland.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 18, 2026

A Search for Ways Around Blocked Strait Leads to Syria
The latest war in the Middle East has created new economic opportunities for Syria thanks to its geography.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 18, 2026

Blocked Strait of Hormuz Leads to New Opportunities for Syria
The latest war in the Middle East has created new economic opportunities for Syria thanks to its geography.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 18, 2026

A Crack in the Polling Floor Puts Trump in New Territory
A 37 percent approval rating in a new Times/Siena poll suggests the G.O.P. is facing a big midterm problem despite recent redistricting gains.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 18, 2026

Severe Weather, Including Hail and Tornadoes, Could Rattle the U.S. Midwest
Some of the most severe weather in days could hit Monday afternoon, meteorologists said. Tornadoes and large hail are possible.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 18, 2026

G7 Finance Ministers Look to Contain Iran Economic Fallout
Top policymakers were expected to discuss rising energy prices and sanctions policy at a critical summit in Paris this week.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 18, 2026

Brookings Institution Report: Over 100,000 Family Separations in Trump Crackdown
The Brookings Institution suggests that federal statistics are an undercount because immigrant parents are not being asked about or not disclosing their American children.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 18, 2026

MAGA Women Are Leading a #Me2.0 in Washington
These G.O.P. crusaders might be the perfect people to fight sexual misconduct on Capitol Hill.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 18, 2026

Trump's Approval Sinks Amid Unpopular War, Darkening G.O.P. Prospects
With the midterms nearing, President Trump's approval rating has hit a second-term low as voters question his handling of the economy, according to the latest New York Times/Siena poll.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 18, 2026

The Supreme Court's Voting Rights Decision Spurred Swift Action in Louisiana and Alabama
The timing brought the court into the middle of a fight to redraw voting maps across the South, even as some primaries were underway.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 18, 2026

In Closed-Door Talks, U.S. Demands a Major Role in Greenland
Greenlandic officials worry about the direction of the negotiations aimed at defusing President Trump's threats to seize their island. But they have little leverage.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 18, 2026

Actually, Democracy Dies in H.R.
New research sheds light on how mediocre employees help would-be authoritarians maintain power.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 18, 2026

Insurers' Delays in Approving Medical Care Persist, Despite Promises
Doctors and patients complain that the controversial practice of prior authorization for treatment and procedures is still widespread.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 18, 2026

How the Music of ‘Schmigadoon!' Echoes Broadway's Past
The composer Cinco Paul discusses the clever references to classic musicals everywhere you look (and hear) in his new Broadway show.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 18, 2026

When Tornado Weather Hits, These Scientists Break Out the Colored Pencils
With a battery of modern technology at their fingertips, meteorologists often turn first to an old-fashioned tracking technique.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 18, 2026

He Shut Liquor Stores and Banned Abortion, All for the Glory of Russia
A firebrand governor aims to transform his region into a laboratory for the Kremlin's reactionary ideals.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 18, 2026

L.I.R.R. Riders Stranded by Strike Have Few Commute Alternatives. Here's What To Know.
New York transit officials say the alternate travel options they've arranged for the Long Island Rail Road strike could not accommodate all commuters.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 18, 2026

Americans Are Among Those Affected by Ebola Outbreak, C.D.C. Says
A small number of U.S. citizens have been directly affected by the outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, the C.D.C. said on Sunday.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 18, 2026

Oil Prices Climb and Bonds Falter as Iran War Raises Inflation Fears
Stocks and bonds wavered after President Trump issued a new warning to Iran.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 18, 2026

Mamdani's First City-Owned Grocery Store Planned for South Bronx
Mayor Zohran Mamdani plans to announce that the store will open in the Hunts Point neighborhood next year. Some merchants are pushing back.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 18, 2026

Tech Workers Have Fears About A.I., Too. They Can Do Something About It.
Even the developers of A.I. want regulation. They're starting to take action.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 18, 2026

Americans Among Those Affected by Ebola Outbreak, C.D.C. Says
A small number of U.S. citizens have been directly affected by the outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, the C.D.C. said on Sunday.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 18, 2026

Oil Prices Edge Higher as Cease-Fire Remains Tenuous
Oil prices rose after President Trump issued a new warning to Iran, calling into question the tenuous cease-fire in the war.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 18, 2026

Catastrophe Is Emerging in the World's Most Vulnerable Places
The humanitarian relief system, decimated by cuts, faces a grave challenge as the Middle East war causes soaring costs for food, fuel and fertilizer.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 18, 2026

A French Soccer Star Faces Off Against a Surging Foe: The Far Right
Kylian Mbappé, the captain of France's national team, set off a storm a month before the World Cup by suggesting that the National Rally party was a threat to France.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 17, 2026

What to Know About the Latest Ebola Outbreak
The World Health Organization declared a global health emergency after about 80 people died from the virus in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 17, 2026

Eager for Arms Deal, Taiwan Stresses Need for U.S. Support
After President Trump hinted that weapons sales to Taiwan could figure in negotiations with China, officials emphasized their island's strategic importance.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 17, 2026

Beverley Martyn, Whose Folk Music Breakthrough Took 50 Years, Dies at 79
As a rising star of the 1960s, she dated Paul Simon, brooded with Nick Drake and drew Barbra Streisand's envy. Then she sank into an abusive marriage.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 17, 2026

NextEra Energy Said to Be in Talks to Acquire Dominion, Creating a Utility Giant
A deal, involving the utilities in Florida and Virginia, would come as demand for power is soaring, largely because of the rapid growth of A.I. data centers.

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