Iran Is in ‘Advanced Stages’ of Planning Attacks Against Americans, Officials Say

The U.S. government has ordered diplomats and other federal employees to leave Saudi Arabia. It is also drawing down staff at other missions in the region.

France Deploys Vast Security Force in Effort to Prevent More Riots

About 70,000 police and security officers, mobilized ahead of mass protests, will try to avert the arson and looting that shocked the country last weekend.

Israel Launches Crackdown in West Bank City After Deadly Attack

The military demolished buildings and erected roadblocks in Hebron, the biggest city in the territory, a day after Palestinian gunmen killed two soldiers.

Ukraine’s Feeling of Moral Whiplash at the Hands of Trump

The United States once declared that Ukraine’s fight was the front line in a global battle for freedom. Now the Trump administration is sending money to Moscow.

On Trump’s Order, Justice Dept. Seeks to Block Alaska Vote if Republican Loses

In a highly unusual court filing, the Justice Department argued that confusion over candidates with similar names could taint the election results.

Trump’s ‘Smart Wall’ Is Watching the Border, and More Than a Million People

The administration is planning a vast expansion of the surveillance program. Here’s how much it can see.

Palestinian Gunmen Open Fire on Israelis in the West Bank, Officials Say

Five people were wounded in the attack, days before national elections, health workers said. The Israeli military said its soldiers had killed two assailants.

Gadi Eisenkot Couldn’t Be Less Like Netanyahu. Can He Beat Him?

Mr. Eisenkot, an ex-military chief, is leading in the polls against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. But his campaigning style is worrying supporters.

Trump Asked Musk to Reverse Limits on Ukraine’s Military Internet Use

President Trump called Elon Musk, who owns the Starshield network, after officials in Ukraine reported that they found new limits on the use of military drones

How Long Will Russians Put Up With War? Here’s What They Told Us.

“Everything is fine” is a common refrain in a country used to adapting to a new normal.

He Put the Billionaire Tax on the Ballot. It Could Be His Last Stand.

The tax initiative is the most ambitious proposal that Dave Regan has ever qualified for the California ballot. Some Democrats hope it will be his final one.

The Bukeleization of Latin America Has Arrived

Nayib Bukele’s notoriously harsh and wildly popular security crackdown in El Salvador is spawning imitators and remaking the region.

Strike on Saudi Airport Kills 2 as U.S. Tells Some Diplomats to Leave

For weeks, the Iran-backed Houthis have been attacking the kingdom’s aviation and energy sectors.

U.S. and Israel Draw Up Plans for Renewed Strikes on Iran After Elections

Renewed hostilities might not be any more successful than the war’s first phase, and President Trump has repeatedly canceled plans for a return to major combat.

Putin Nears a Prize: Restoring Ties With the U.S. While Giving Up Nothing

Russia has sought to separate the war in Ukraine from potential business deals and diplomacy with the United States. Its efforts now appear to be working.

Student Protests Mushroom Across Europe, Exposing Bleak Views of the Future

Since high school students began protesting in France in September, they’ve been joined by young demonstrators in at least seven other European countries.

Looted Goods From French Stores Flood Resale Sites After Riots

Officials in France are pressing online platforms like eBay and Vinted to remove items that were stolen during public disturbances over the weekend.