THE NEW YORK TIMES – SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2026

France Reels After Largest Riots in Years

Centrist and leftist leaders blamed each other after anti-government protests devolved into chaos.

Egypt’s Defense Chiefs Pledge to Support Saudi Arabia After Houthi Attacks

President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi had called on Egyptian lawmakers to authorize military assistance to the kingdom, saying any support would be defensive.

Why the Future of the Amazon Could Depend on Brazil’s Election

Flávio Bolsonaro, the front runner in this month’s presidential runoff, is a strong advocate of environmental deregulation who has backed policies that scientists say could hurt the rainforest.

O.J. Simpson, a Secret Informant and a Decades-Old Mystery

An “extremely reliable” informant told authorities about the missing murder weapon, according to newly unsealed records. The informant’s brother told The Times his sibling was at the crime scene.

The Economic Trends That Could Determine the Midterm Outcome

Inflation is high, consumer spending is strong and seemingly everything depends on what happens with artificial intelligence.

4 Takeaways From a Voting-Focused ‘No Kings’ Day

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