THE NEW YORK TIMES – TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2026

Early Turnout Appears Strong in Pivotal Israeli Election

Two Visions, Two Israels, One Nation in the Balance

As Israel votes, hard-right nationalism competes with the country’s founding ideals. The outcome could shape Israel’s identity for years.

The Issues Dividing Israelis as They Vote

The question of accountability for the government’s failures in the Hamas-led attacks on Oct. 7, 2023, looms over the election.

The U.S. Fed Is Expected to Hold Rates Steady. Warsh Will Have to Explain Why.

Inflation is moving in the wrong direction and the labor market remains stable, a combination that bolsters the case for higher interest rates.

A Rare Cease-Fire, Brokered by Melania Trump, Begins in a Besieged Ukrainian City

Many people left in Oleshky, where bombardment is constant, have run out of food. A truce that began Tuesday is supposed to allow aid in and civilians out.

A.I.’s Rogue Behavior Starts With Its Training

We built an A.I. model and trained its agents to be persistent. They went rogue.