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Int'l Herald Tribune
Jan 06, 2026

Swiss Bar Hit by Deadly Fire Was Not Inspected for Five Years, Authorities Say
Officials in Crans-Montana, the Swiss alpine resort town where a bar fire killed 40 people last week, are facing growing accusations of lax oversight.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Jan 06, 2026

U.S. Faces Uproar Over Venezuela Attack, and Kennedy Scales Back Childhood Vaccine Recommendations
Plus, Marjorie Taylor Greene's last day.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Jan 06, 2026

Peace Is Unraveling
As states disregard limits on the lawful use of force, this may be just the beginning of a slide into frequent war.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Jan 06, 2026

Tim Walz's 17 Months in Politics Before Ending His Re-election Bid
Mr. Walz drew national notice when Kamala Harris chose him as her running mate. A fraud scandal derailed his bid for re-election as Minnesota's governor.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Jan 06, 2026

Facing Challenge From Lander, Dan Goldman Prepares to Defend His Seat
Mr. Goldman, a Democrat from New York City, faces a stiff primary battle that could turn on Gaza and how to fight President Trump.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Jan 06, 2026

George Conway, a Trump Foe, Changes Home and Party to Run for Congress
The former conservative has moved from the Washington suburbs to Manhattan and will run for an open House seat in a heavily Democratic district.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Jan 06, 2026

Why Israel Is Divided Over How to Investigate Oct. 7 Failures
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has proposed a commission with members chosen in a way that departs from existing law.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Jan 06, 2026

Zelensky Taps Canadian Politician Chrystia Freeland as Economic Adviser
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine appointed Chrystia Freeland, a former deputy prime minister of Canada, to a role in which she would advise on postwar reconstruction.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Jan 06, 2026

Stephen Colbert Doubts Trump Can Run Two Countries at Once
"The Late Show" host said the president couldn't possibly run two nations, because "he can't even run."

Int'l Herald Tribune
Jan 06, 2026

Health Dept. to Freeze $10 Billion in Funding to 5 Democratic States
The funding pause could jeopardize child care and other programs that serve hundreds of thousands of households in California, Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota and New York.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Jan 06, 2026

Jamie Raskin: Jan. 6 Never Ended
Five years after Jan. 6, 2021, we are still caught up in a struggle over the meaning of that day.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Jan 06, 2026

Venezuela Braces for Economic Collapse From U.S. Blockade
Venezuela could lose the bulk of its export revenues this year if the U.S. blockade stays in place, according to internal government estimates, a scenario that would set off a humanitarian crisis.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Jan 06, 2026

Zelensky's Assessment Darkens as Europeans Gather to Talk Peace
With Russia still seen as unlikely to stop fighting, the Ukrainian leader's tone has shifted from upbeat to cautionary.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Jan 06, 2026

At Refugee Camps, Most Birthdays Fall on New Year's
When an exodus of Rohingya fled to Bangladesh a decade ago, the United Nations recorded many of their birthdays as Jan. 1. The date serves as a reminder of a lost identity.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Jan 05, 2026

Stephen Miller Asserts U.S. Has Right to Take Greenland
In a CNN interview, the top Trump aide also echoed the president's intent to run Venezuela as he laid out a case for the United States' controlling weaker states by flexing its military might.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Jan 05, 2026

Why Trump Refused to Back Venezuela's Machado: Fears of Chaos, and Fraying Ties
U.S. intelligence suggested María Corina Machado, Venezuela's opposition leader, would struggle to lead the government. But her relationship with Trump officials had been souring for months.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Jan 05, 2026

David R. Young, 89, Is Dead; Nixon Aide Helped Steer the ‘Plumbers'
He took part in White House machinations to stop leaks of classified information by overseeing an investigative unit that resorted to burglary. He then cooperated with Watergate investigators.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Jan 05, 2026

David R. Young, 89, Is Dead; Nixon Aide Helped Steered the ‘Plumbers'
He took part in White House machinations to stop leaks of classified information by overseeing an investigative unit that resorted to burglary. He then cooperated with Watergate investigators.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Jan 05, 2026

Trump's Post About Slain Minnesota Lawmaker Dismays Her Children
The son and daughter of Melissa and Mark Hortman have asked the president to remove a social media post promoting a conspiracy theory about the assassination.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Jan 05, 2026

Steve Sheetz, Who Popularized Convenience Stores as a C.E.O., Dies at 77
Sheetz, a family-owned company that started with a single convenience store in Altoona, Pa., has more than 800 locations in seven states.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Jan 05, 2026

Mamdani Chooses a Bernie Sanders Aide as His Communications Director
Anna Bahr, who leads communications for the Vermont senator and worked on his presidential campaign, is the latest appointee to a high-profile role in the Mamdani administration.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Jan 05, 2026

Trump's Foray Into Venezuela Could Embolden Russia's and China's Own Aggression
While both countries were allied with Nicolás Maduro, the U.S. attack could give them justification to use force in other spheres, analysts said.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Jan 05, 2026

Donald Trump Was Right to Oust Maduro
President Trump made a bold decision, and it was a stunning success.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Jan 05, 2026

Appeals Court Upholds Prohibition on Trump's Medical Research Cuts
The ruling on Monday upheld a lower court's judgment in April that the Trump administration could not drastically slash funding from the National Institutes of Health.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Jan 05, 2026

Nvidia Details New A.I. Chips and Autonomous Car Project With Mercedes
At the CES conference, Jensen Huang, the company's chief executive, said the more efficient and powerful chip would begin shipping later this year.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Jan 05, 2026

Zohran Mamdani Targets Junk Fees and Hidden Charges in Executive Orders
Trying to protect consumers by going after deceptive business practices has been an early focus of the new mayor's administration.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Jan 05, 2026

Mamdani and Hochul Celebrate Congestion Pricing a Year After Contentious Debut
The tolling program, which charges motorists to enter Manhattan's busiest streets, had a largely successful first year after a delayed start.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Jan 05, 2026

Maduro Says He Is a Prisoner of War, Not a Defendant. The Words Matter.
His simple statement in federal court was aimed directly at contradictions in the Trump administration's actions in the Caribbean.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Jan 05, 2026

What to Know About the New Childhood Vaccine Schedule
The U.S. federal government slashed the number of diseases that all children are advised to be vaccinated against to 11 from 17.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Jan 05, 2026

David R. Young, 89, Is Dead; Nixon Aide Steered the Watergate ‘Plumbers'
He took part in White House machinations to stop damning leaks of classified information and directed the break-in at the Democrats' headquarters that undid a presidency.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Jan 05, 2026

Hilton ‘Maliciously Canceled' Immigration Agents' Reservations, DHS Says
As the U.S. ramps up deportation efforts in Minnesota, the Department of Homeland Security claimed on social media that a Hampton Inn had canceled agents' bookings.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Jan 05, 2026

Six Big Political Questions for 2026
A wildly important midterm year is off to a chaotic start, with a raid in Venezuela, an uneasy economy and more. Here's what we're curious about.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Jan 05, 2026

Maduro Pleads Not Guilty
Also, health officials scaled back the number of vaccines recommended for children. Here's the latest at the end of Monday.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Jan 05, 2026

Russia Once Offered U.S. Control of Venezuela for Free Rein in Ukraine
The exchange offer was recounted at the time in congressional testimony by Fiona Hill, who ran Russian and European affairs on the National Security Council during the first Trump administration.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Jan 05, 2026

Maduro, Appearing in U.S. Court for Arraignment, Says He Was ‘Kidnapped' and Pleads Not Guilty
"I'm innocent. I'm not guilty. I am a decent man," the captured Venezuelan president told a judge in Manhattan federal court. "I am still president of my country."

Int'l Herald Tribune
Jan 05, 2026

For Many Jan. 6 Rioters, a Pardon From Trump Wasn't Enough
Some pardoned rioters have been rearrested. Others returned to poverty and mental health challenges. And many became consumed by resentment and demands for payback.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Jan 05, 2026

Eva Schloss, Anne Frank's Stepsister and Holocaust Survivor, Dies at 96
Freed from Auschwitz, she was silent about her ordeal for four decades. Then she decided to dedicate her life to educating people about the dangers of prejudice.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Jan 05, 2026

At the U.N., Even Allies Condemn U.S. Action in Venezuela
The deputy French U.N. ambassador said it chipped "away at the very foundation of international order."

Int'l Herald Tribune
Jan 05, 2026

Waymo Has Come for the Kids in Los Angeles
Because families have complicated schedules.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Jan 05, 2026

Thousands in Berlin Go Days Without Power and Cell Service After Cables Are Set on Fire
A far-left group took responsibility, saying it was targeting the energy industry. Officials predicted it would take until Thursday to re-establish power in all areas.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Jan 05, 2026

Zelensky Taps High-Profile Canadian Politician as Economic Adviser
Ukraine's president appointed Chrystia Freeland, a former deputy prime minister of Canada, to a role in which she would advise on postwar reconstruction, if peace talks are successful.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Jan 05, 2026

Don't Call It Regime Change. This Is Something Else Entirely.
To understand what's unfolding in Venezuela, you have to look to the mob, not traditional foreign policy doctrines.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Jan 05, 2026

Corporation for Public Broadcasting Votes to Shut Down
Executives debated whether to allow the corporation to lie dormant after federal funding ended last year, but decided against it.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Jan 05, 2026

New Guidelines Endorse Self-Swab Alternative to Pap Smear for Cervical Cancer Testing
The recommendation comes after the first at-home test, a self-swab, received federal approval last year.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Jan 05, 2026

White House to Present Updated Plans for Trump's Ballroom
After pressure from preservationists, the administration is expected to present the plans to a planning commission and make them public for the first time.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Jan 05, 2026

Iran Offering Monthly Payments to Citizens to Cool Protests
The plan to give Iranians roughly $7 a month is the latest in a string of steps aimed at alleviating economic pressures. Critics say the payments cannot reverse the severity of the crisis.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Jan 05, 2026

This Isn't Regime Change. It's Extortion.
To understand what's unfolding in Venezuela, you have to look to the mob, not traditional foreign policy doctrines.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Jan 05, 2026

RFK Jr. Scales Back the Number of Vaccines Recommended for Children
Federal health officials now recommend that children be routinely inoculated against 11 diseases, not 17, citing standards in other wealthy nations.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Jan 05, 2026

Trump Is Unleashing Forces Beyond His Control
The high cost of forgetting what world war is really like.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Jan 05, 2026

New Car Sales Are Rising Thanks to Purchases by the Well-Off
A larger proportion of new cars are being bought by affluent Americans as prices and interest rates for auto loans climb, analysts said.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Jan 05, 2026

Hegseth Starts Proceedings Against Sen. Mark Kelly Over His Remarks
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth blasted the senator for "seditious" remarks. Mr. Kelly said he had done nothing wrong and cited similar comments by Mr. Hegseth.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Jan 05, 2026

Eva Schloss, Anne Frank's Stepsister and Auschwitz Survivor, Dies at 96
Ms. Schloss, who was sent to Auschwitz as a teenager, dedicated her life to educating people about her experiences and the dangers of prejudice.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Jan 05, 2026

Republican Lawmakers Like MTG Have Criticized Trump as They Depart Congress
It turns out that few things liberate Republicans to speak their minds about President Trump like the fact that they are departing Congress.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Jan 05, 2026

In Ukraine, an Arsenal of Killer A.I. Drones Is Being Born in War Against Russia
As the war grinds on, sophisticated Russian defenses have pushed Ukraine to develop a frightening new weapon: semiautonomous killing machines.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Jan 05, 2026

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz Abandons Re-election Bid, and Amy Klobuchar May Run Instead
Mr. Walz said a growing scandal over fraud in social services programs led him to abandon his run for a third term as governor of Minnesota.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Jan 05, 2026

Israel's Stinging Retort to Mamdani Was Meant as Retaliation in Kind
After Mayor Zohran Mamdani of New York scrapped two executive orders on antisemitism and boycotts, the Israeli Foreign Ministry issued an aggressive response to what it saw as an aggressive act.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Jan 05, 2026

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz Abandons Re-election Bid and Amy Klobuchar May Run Instead
Mr. Walz and Ms. Klobuchar met on Sunday in Minnesota, where he informed her of his plans and she confirmed her interest in running to succeed him as governor.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Jan 05, 2026

Lia Smith Hoped to Start Fresh At Middlebury. In Trump's America, It Seemed Impossible.
Lia Smith was a senior at Middlebury College, a transgender woman and, for a time, an athlete on the school's diving team. But she struggled to feel accepted, and in October, she took her own life.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Jan 05, 2026

JD Vance's Ohio Home Is Targeted in Vandalism Attack
U.S. Secret Service agents detained a man early Monday after the vice president's home in Cincinnati was damaged. No injuries were reported.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Jan 05, 2026

Man in Custody After JD Vance's Ohio Home Is Vandalized
U.S. Secret Service agents detained a man early Monday after the vice president's home in Cincinnati was damaged. No injuries were reported.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Jan 05, 2026

How Chevron Aims to Tap More Oil Below Kazakhstan's Grassy Plains
After spending nearly $50 billion to expand the country's Tengiz oil field, the American oil giant and its partners encounter more uncertainty.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Jan 05, 2026

Maduro to Be Arraigned, and Trump Threatens Venezuela's New Leadership
Plus, data centers in space?

Int'l Herald Tribune
Jan 05, 2026

After Venezuela, Trump Says Cuba Is ‘Ready to Fall'
The capture of Nicolás Maduro is a devastating blow to the alliance between Venezuela and Cuba. Many wonder if the island nation will be targeted next.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Jan 05, 2026

Gunboat Diplomacy Is Back. What Could Go Wrong?
The high cost of forgetting what world war is really like.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Jan 05, 2026

After Venezuela, Trump Offers Hints About What Could Be Next
President Trump's comments about Greenland, Colombia and Cuba offered a glimpse of how emboldened he feels after the quick capture of Nicolás Maduro.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Jan 05, 2026

Supreme Court Increasingly Favors the Rich, Economists Say
A new study found that the court's Republican appointees voted for the wealthier side in cases 70 percent of the time in 2022, up from 45 percent in 1953.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Jan 05, 2026

Trump's Goals for Reviving Venezuela's Oil Industry Will Not Come Easily or Cheaply
It will take years and billions in investment to revitalize Venezuela's oil industry, and energy producers will likely be cautious before stepping in.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Jan 05, 2026

Trial Begins for Former Officer Over Uvalde School Shooting Response
Families of the victims and survivors of the 2022 elementary school shooting in Texas are expected to testify.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Jan 05, 2026

Dimon's $770 Million Windfall Shows How Banking Is Great Again
The Trump administration is lifting regulations, and deal making is heating up. For Jamie Dimon, being JPMorgan Chase's chief executive was more lucrative in 2025 than ever.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Jan 05, 2026

Which City Burns Next?
One year later, we haven't really begun to reckon with the real meaning of the Los Angeles fires.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Jan 05, 2026

How Pete Wells, Former New York Times Restaurant Critic, Changed His Eating Habits
Pete Wells tells how he recovered from an out-of-control diet. And each week in January, he and experts will suggest ways to reset your own appetite.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Jan 05, 2026

Dance Moves From the Street, City Edition
Dancers from Detroit, Chicago and Philadelphia demonstrate the fundamentals of their styles, revealing deep historical roots.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Jan 05, 2026

The Key Senate Races to Watch in 2026
Democrats want to regain control of the chamber, and they have recruited some top candidates. But they are facing a tough map.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Jan 05, 2026

Trump Says ‘We Need Greenland' and Threatens U.S. Action in Colombia and Mexico
On Air Force One, President Trump threatened Colombia and its president, described Cuba as "ready to fall" and reasserted his desire to acquire Greenland.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Jan 05, 2026

Sanctioned Oil Tankers Flee Venezuela in Defiance of U.S. Blockade
The ships are using deceptive tactics as part of a seemingly coordinated attempt to bypass American naval forces in the region.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Jan 05, 2026

Hochul to Press for New Safeguards to Protect Children Online
In her upcoming State of the State address, Gov. Kathy Hochul will propose that the default setting for online platforms should ban viewing or messaging minors.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Jan 05, 2026

Robert Heide, Daring Playwright and Warhol Collaborator, Dies at 91
He helped create the Off Off Broadway theater scene, wrote and acted in Andy Warhol's films, and turned his fascination with collectible Americana into books.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Jan 05, 2026

Venezuela's New Leader Calls for Dialogue and ‘Coexistence' With U.S.
Acting President Delcy Rodríguez struck a more diplomatic tone than she had on Saturday, inviting the United States to "work together on a cooperative agenda."

Int'l Herald Tribune
Jan 05, 2026

After Christmas Day Strikes, Fear Grips Muslims in Rural Nigeria
A small town set amid a smattering of baobab trees is grappling with the aftermath of a bombing ordered by President Trump.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Jan 04, 2026

Trump Suggests U.S. Could Take Action Against More Countries
On Air Force One, President Trump threatened Colombia and its president, described Cuba as "ready to fall" and reasserted his desire to acquire Greenland.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Jan 04, 2026

Critics Choice Awards 2026: The Complete Winners List
"One Battle After Another" won best picture, while the top acting honors went to Timothée Chalamet ("Marty Supreme") and Jessie Buckley ("Hamnet").

Int'l Herald Tribune
Jan 04, 2026

Trump Says U.S. Is ‘In Charge' of Venezuela, While Rubio Stresses Coercing It
The secretary of state said that a military "quarantine" on some oil exports would stay in place to put pressure on the country's acting leadership.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Jan 04, 2026

Maduro and His Wife to Be Arraigned in Manhattan Federal Court
Nicolás Maduro, Venezuela's president, and his wife, Cilia Flores, will make their first appearance on Monday in a New York City courthouse, the site of other high-profile proceedings.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Jan 04, 2026

Robert Heide, Angsty Playwright and Warhol Collaborator, Dies at 91
He helped create the Off Off Broadway theater scene, wrote and acted in Andy Warhol's films, and made his apartment into a singular exhibit of Americana.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Jan 04, 2026

Winter Storms Ease Drought in California, for Now
Experts say that it's too early to tell what will happen during the rest of the state's rainy season, but that extreme drought is unlikely.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Jan 04, 2026

Days After U.S. Strikes in Nigeria, Gunmen Kill Dozens of Villagers
The attackers also abducted an unspecified number of people, including students from a Catholic school where over 300 people were kidnapped in November.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Jan 04, 2026

‘No One Is Ready for This': How a Deadly Bar Fire Upended a Swiss Town
In Crans-Montana, the ski resort where at least 40 people died in a New Year's Day blaze, many were struggling to process one of the worst such disasters in Switzerland's history.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Jan 04, 2026

The Venezuela I Know
Many are celebrating the ouster of a brutal dictator, but the Maduro regime may survive the loss of Maduro.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Jan 04, 2026

Mamdani Names Dina Levy as NYC Housing Leader and Pledges ‘Rental Rip-off' Hearings
Mayor Zohran Mamdani named a housing commissioner and announced that the city would hold public hearings where frustrated renters could voice their complaints.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Jan 04, 2026

Behind on Student Loans? Here's What to Do Now for the New Year
Millions of borrowers who are behind can expect the government to tighten repayment options this year. Experts say take action now to get help.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Jan 04, 2026

For Mamdani, a Break With the President Just Three Days Into His New Job
New York City's newly elected mayor planned to spend Saturday announcing a pedestrian safety plan. Then President Trump brought a captured foreign leader to his doorstep.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Jan 04, 2026

Rubio Stresses U.S. Plan to Coerce Venezuela Rather Than Govern It
The secretary of state said that a military "quarantine" on some oil exports would stay in place to put pressure on the country's acting leadership.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Jan 04, 2026

Yemeni Forces, Backed by Saudi Arabia, Reclaim Territory From Separatists
An offensive by Yemeni government-allied forces appeared to turn the tide in a conflict that has become a proxy clash between Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Jan 04, 2026

Iran Faces Economic Challenges and Military Threats
Officials said that leaders were in survival mode amid anti-government protests and the prospect of again coming into the cross hairs of Israel and the United States.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Jan 04, 2026

‘Everyone Is in Shock': Swiss Town Grieves as More Fire Victims Are Identified
In Crans-Montana, the ski resort where at least 40 people died in a New Year's Day blaze, residents were struggling to come to terms with one of the worst such disasters in Switzerland's history.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Jan 04, 2026

The Venezuela Takeover
Here's what you need to know about the U.S. incursion into Venezuela.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Jan 04, 2026

Tom Brady Is Not the GOAT
That's not a criticism of Brady. It's a criticism of how greatness is considered.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Jan 04, 2026

Want to Have a Better Year? Just Dance.
On a vacation abroad, my family started dancing in public. We haven't stopped.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Jan 04, 2026

The U.S. Indictment of Maduro Cites Cocaine Smuggling. Venezuela's Role in the Trade Is Believed to Be Modest.
Experts have said that Venezuela is not a major drug producer but a minor cocaine transit country, with most of the cocaine flowing through it headed to Europe.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Jan 04, 2026

Trump Plunges the U.S. Into a New Era of Risk in Venezuela
President Trump opened a new chapter in American nation building as he declared that the United States had toppled Venezuela's leader and would "run" the country for an indefinite period.

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