California Voters Reject Billionaire Tax That Divided Democrats

The measure would’ve created a first-of-its-kind wealth tax on the assets of billionaires. Its defeat could hinder the movement across the U.S.

Nvidia’s Board Has a History of Letting Jensen Huang Get His Way

Governance experts question whether the board, which is investigating Mr. Huang’s conduct, has been too deferential as he has turned Nvidia into a global giant.

Huang Told Trump He Did Not Know Chinese Woman Was Suspected Spy

Anthropic Targets Valuation of Up to $1.4 Trillion for Blockbuster I.P.O.

The A.I. company’s pricing would make it one of the biggest ever public listings. It comes at a volatile moment amid fears that the A.I. boom may not be sustainable.

The Man Who Helped the C.I.A. Secretly Operate in Mexico

President Claudia Sheinbaum drew a firm line barring U.S. forces from operating on Mexican soil. But in a northern border state, one local partner quietly helped the agency build a foothold.

Saudi Arabia Sentences Mother to 100 Lashes for Birth Outside Marriage

The kingdom’s promised reforms don’t always match the realities of its justice system. Unmarried women, particularly foreign workers, face unique perils.

Why U.S. Business Deals Are Unlikely to Get Putin to Give Any Ground

President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia has shown a willingness to endure a high price to get what he wants in Ukraine, and he sees little reason to stop fighting now, analysts say.

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C.E.O.’s Grip on Nvidia Poses a Challenge to Its Board’s Investigation of His Affair

If the board decides to punish Jensen Huang, who admitted to a relationship with a woman suspected of being a Chinese spy, there is no obvious successor.

The Difficult Options Trump Is Weighing to Resolve the War in Iran

There are no good choices facing President Trump as he tries to find a way out of the deeply unpopular conflict.

Ukraine Peace Talks Are Restarting After 9 Months. Here’s What to Expect.

U.S.-led talks to end the war between Russia and Ukraine will resume this week in Abu Dhabi. A cease-fire won’t be on the table.

Immigrants Are Being Systematically Returned Home Despite Court Orders

Working with the Trump administration, foreign partners accept deportees, then ship them to nations where the U.S. itself would be prohibited from sending them.

Germans Miss Merkel, Their Old Chancellor, Though They Dislike Her Policies

Crowds have flocked to the stern, but reassuring, face of Angela Merkel in her official portrait, even as a backlash to her legacy roils German politics.

For Trump and America, a Clear Election Verdict Leaves a Murky Future

Americans face a new political reality and a gap between the time they effectively decided to be done with President Trump and the time he is actually done.

‘Failure Is Not an Option’: A Cautious Hakeem Jeffries Vows a Bold Agenda

The man in line to be the first Black speaker is seen by activists as too timid to take on the president. He says he’s “strongly positioned” to get things done.

Polluted Delhi Tries ‘Green’ Fireworks to Clear the Air at Diwali

India’s top court decreed that only more environmentally friendly fireworks could be set off this weekend, citing air quality concerns. But environmental activists call it a “green wash.”

South Africa’s Politics May Never Be the Same Again

The African National Congress lost big in local elections, turning a once-dominant force credited with overturning apartheid into “any other political party.”

Israeli Opposition Leader Tapped to Try to Form Government

Gadi Eisenkot, a former military chief, hopes to succeed Benjamin Netanyahu as prime minister by cobbling together a coalition after an inconclusive election.

Why Israel’s Ex-Army Chief’s Next Mission Could Be Mission Impossible

Gadi Eisenkot is poised to get a chance to form a new government, replacing Benjamin Netanyahu as prime minister. But the obstacles are formidable.

Erratic, Distracted, Extravagant: How Elon Musk’s Huge Midterm Bet Flopped

Behind the scenes, the world’s richest person spent a record amount over two years in an attempt to bend the country’s politics to his will. He failed.

In Elevating Stephen Miller, Trump Digs In on Hard-Line Agenda

The new chief of staff is responsible for some of the most provocative policies of President Trump’s second term, and an aggressive approach to executive power.

Susie Wiles Is the Latest Powerful Woman to Exit the Administration

Inside the Operation That Helped Ukraine Turn the Tables

After months of secrecy, Ukrainian commanders let New York Times journalists join them in bunkers and training grounds used to reverse some Russian territorial gains.

Bomb Threats and Cyberattacks in Europe Inject Unease Into Everyday Life

A cyberattack on supermarket fridges, bomb threats to planes and software vulnerabilities have Europe on edge as government officials encourage resilience and stockpiling.

U.S. Job Market Gained Momentum in October, and Unemployment Fell

Employers hired at a vigorous pace, adding 165,000 jobs. The unemployment rate fell to 4.1 percent.

Tech Stocks Bounce in Another Day of Dizzying Volatility

Global markets were rattled after a deep U.S. sell-off on Thursday, but signs of a modest rally emerged at the end of a turbulent week.

After a $2.5 Trillion Wipeout, Tech Investors Brace for More Pain

Guarded Optimism, and Some Jokes, in Ukraine Over Trump’s Midterm Wipeout

Victory for Democrats could alter the course of peace negotiations and a war nearing its fifth year.

Saudi-Led Forces Bombed Yemeni Home, Killing Nine Family Members, Relatives Say

The attack in October cast a spotlight on civilian casualties in the Saudi-led and U.S.-assisted bombing campaign against the Houthis.

Wave of Bomb Hoaxes Leaves European Travelers Peeved, Not Panicked

Bomb threats have disrupted dozens of flights in Europe over the past week. At airports in Rome, Madrid and Warsaw, travelers were more frustrated than fearful.

Inside the G.O.P.’s Historic Collapse

‘I Have Seen the Enemy, and It Is Us’

Here’s how an unpopular president and an unpopular war provided an opening for Democrats to make sweeping gains in the midterms.

‘Florida Is the Last Main Anchor Standing’ for Republicans

The third most populous state withstood a Democratic surge, even as Republicans suffered deep losses across the country.

Stop the Steal? Netanyahu Borrows a Page From Trump’s Playbook

The Israeli leader and his allies are alleging that Arab voters last month stole the election. Election officials say that while foul play was being investigated, it could not have affected the result.

New Series of Bomb Threats Disrupts Flights in Europe

The planes that were targeted, including in Italy and France, landed safely, officials said. No explosives have been found.

Political Losses Deepen the Stakes as Trump Contemplates Renewed Iran Attack

The midterm results showed how much backlash President Trump could face for major strikes against Iran as he struggles to end the war.

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Party Flips Senate and House as Voters Deliver Stunning Rebuke to Trump

Democrats flipped seven Senate seats and overcame the Republicans’ House redistricting effort to capture control of Congress. President Trump told The New York Times that he would accept the results.

Countries Weigh, and Worry About, What Trump Will Do After Midterm Defeat

Commentators abroad wondered what the president’s electoral losses might mean for oil prices, the war on Iran and the end of the Trump era.

Israel’s President Holds Crucial Cards in Breaking Post-Election Deadlock

President Isaac Herzog has tried to avoid controversy and heal rifts in his largely ceremonial role. But his skills as a savvy mediator could be instrumental after an inconclusive election.

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On Cusp of Renewed War, More Iranians Are Calling for Nuclear Weapons

Some Iranian clerics and officials argue the country must rebuild deterrence by dropping its longstanding pledge not to build a nuclear bomb.