U.S.-Russia Talks on Ukraine Now Involve an Oil Deal Tied to Trump Allies

President Vladimir Putin brought up a sale of Russian energy assets with Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff. The deal raises new questions about conflicts of interest.

Separatists Are Set to Win Quebec’s Election. What Will It Mean for Independence?

The Parti Québécois has vowed to hold a referendum on independence, three decades after Quebec voted “no.” Voters want change, but maybe not that much.

Omani Co-Pilot on FlyDubai Flight Is Said to Have Extremist Views

It was unclear what background checks had been carried out before he was allowed to fly to Israel.

Senate Races in Republican States Tilt Toward Democrats, Polls Find

Democrats are performing strongly in five reliably Republican states where they are trying to flip Senate seats, according to new Times/Siena polls.

D.A. in Cornell Rape Inquiry Declined to Review Additional Evidence

Records showed that campus police officers informed prosecutors that they had conducted interviews beyond taking a statement from the woman who said she was raped.

American High School Students Are Selling Guns Bound for Cartels

Drawn by money and status, teenagers in Arizona are buying, stealing and selling weapons destined for criminal groups in Mexico.

‘I Couldn’t Let All of Them Die’: Pilot on FlyDubai Flight Recalls Sudden Attack

Capt. Smit Machchhar, who was stabbed by his co-pilot midair between Dubai and Tel Aviv, said he “had to act” to prevent a crash despite serious injuries.

China’s Push into A.I. Has Led to a Problem: Too Much Usage

As citizens embrace the technology for entertainment, relationships and even farming advice, the government is stepping up efforts to set limits.

Russia Is Planning Its Most Powerful Blow Yet to Try to Freeze Ukraine

Ukraine showed European partners what it said were intercepted Russian plans to cut off major cities from power, heat and water this winter.

How Russia Uses Migrants as Weapons Against Europe

The Latest Russian Propaganda? A.I.-Generated War Songs.

Fresh Jobs Figures to Bring Insights on U.S. Economy

The job market has been strong and unemployment steady as inflation has unsettled markets and raised costs for consumers.

The Powerful Yet Fragile Force Propping Up Stocks and the Economy

The artificial intelligence boom has pushed up the stock market, even as interest rates have pulled it down, our columnist says.

Hochul to Address Cornell Case After Appointing Special Prosecutor

Gov. Kathy Hochul appointed New York’s attorney general to investigate an allegation of rape. They are expected to give an update this morning.

Bloody Attack in the Cockpit of a Flight to Israel, and a Terrifying Plunge

“I don’t deserve to die like this,” said one passenger on Flight 1073 from Dubai to Tel Aviv. The motive of the cockpit stabbing remains unknown, officials said.

Israelis Celebrate Passengers’ Return as Questions Swirl Over Flight Attack

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praised the flight’s injured captain, Israeli passengers and reserve pilots, who helped secure the plane and land it safely. The attacker has not been identified.

U.S. Bond Yields Hit Highest Level Since 2002

The trends pushing up yields, including the war in Iran and high government debt levels, are unlikely to dissipate soon.

Tennessee Fails to Execute Woman After 2 Doses of Lethal Injection

Christa Pike was convicted of murdering a classmate in 1995. It was not clear what went wrong in the execution or what her current medical condition was.