France’s Far Right Seizes the Moment as Rioting Stuns the Country

The National Rally, already ahead in the polls, presented itself as the party best placed to restore law and order.

Republicans in Ohio Are Worried About Turnout. Here’s What They’re Doing.

To boost Senator Jon Husted, who is in a tight race to keep his seat, some Republicans who were making a jobs pitch have pivoted to focus on socialism.

Who’s Winning the Race for Congress?

With just over two weeks to go until the midterm elections, it’s triage season for Republicans.

Trump Defends Plans to Ease Russia Sanctions and Hints at a Hostage Deal

President Trump justified his reversal after almost five years of sanctions against Russia as part of peace negotiations. He did not name any hostage.

Under Siege, Ukraine Uses F-16s to Shoot Down Russia’s Jet-Powered Drones

The fighters are a key tool against Moscow’s latest weapon of choice. But deploying the multimillion-dollar planes to counter drones is an imperfect fix.

For Israelis and Jews in the U.A.E., an Eroding Sense of Security

The Emirates’ reputation as a haven was shaken by what the authorities said was a plot last month aimed at crashing a flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv.

The Coverup: How a Trillion-Dollar Industry Launders Illegal Gold

The line between dirty and clean gold is an industry fiction. Wall Street and governments profit off gold from criminals, gangsters and those who exploit children.

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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

This Is the Kill Zone

The front line in Ukraine has blurred into a miles-wide wasteland where drones fill the sky and neither side holds firm control.

Trump Signs Order Exempting Russia From Sanctions Law

The move offers another economic lifeline to President Vladimir Putin as the U.S. turns to Russia for help in lowering gas prices.

Hegseth Singled Out in Democrats’ Campaign Attacks for War and High Prices

Cabinet members are seldom major figures in campaigns, but the defense secretary’s forays into politics and his bravado in defense of an unpopular war have made him a target.

2020 Election Conspiracies Shape Federal Preparations for Midterms

Voting rights advocates fear the Trump administration may use the federal government to cast doubt on the election, discourage participation or try to delegitimize results.

The 53-Year-Old in a Suit Who’s the Face of France’s Youth Protests

Bally Bagayoko, the mayor of a working-class suburb near Paris, has been a regular presence at student demonstrations, prompting both applause and condemnation.

The Arab Kingmaker in Israel’s Election Who Wants a Partnership With Jews

Mansour Abbas, a dentist-turned-lawmaker, helped oust Benjamin Netanyahu once before. Now, he and a Jewish ex-police commander have teamed up to try to do it again.

What Life Is Like in Kyiv as Russia Tries to Make It Unlivable

A day in the Ukrainian capital, a new kind of battlefield far from the front, where daily life means assessing — and accepting — deadly risks.

Caracas Is Eerily Safe. State Death Squads Made Sure of It.

Crime plunged after police raids killed thousands. Venezuela is now withdrawing from the International Criminal Court as it investigates this blood-soaked campaign.

Avalanche of G.O.P. Cash Keeps the Party Competitive Despite Its Problems

Republican candidates are being out-raised by their Democratic rivals, but the party has received a huge boost from groups tied to Elon Musk and President Trump.

Police Investigate Deadly Shooting at Oregon Elementary School

A teenager shot his way into the school in Bend, Ore., killing three children, ages 5, 8 and 11, and a teacher. An armed bystander shot him dead, the police said.

El Niño Threatens Global Sugar Supply

A poor sugarcane crop in India, the world’s second-largest producer, is hurting consumers and farmers. It is also undermining the country’s energy security goals.