Traces of Cyanide Found in Bangkok Hotel Room Where Six Died
A case that shocked Thailand, the police indicated on Wednesday, was one of murder-suicide.
How France Blocked the Far Right
The French had a far-right government before, one that collaborated with the Nazis. When casting ballots even today, that is not an easy thing to forget.
Plan to Rename Milan Airport After Silvio Berlusconi Sparks Protests
The decision to name Italy’s second-largest passenger hub after the divisive media mogul and politician, who died in 2023, has prompted outrage and protests.
Paris Mayor Swims in Beautified Seine Ahead of Olympic Games
Anne Hidalgo swam in the cleaned-up waters of the capital’s river, fulfilling a promise that has become a symbol of the Olympic Games that start this month.
Biden Says He’d Consider Dropping Out if a ‘Medical Condition’ Emerged
President Biden has said none of his doctors have told him he has a serious medical condition. But his debate performance last month raised questions about his health and acuity.
Amazon Workers Narrowly Reject Union Drive at British Warehouse
The vote, which would have forced the tech giant to negotiate collectively with workers, was the closest an Amazon center in Britain had come to being unionized.
Biden Must Know How This Should End
No disingenuous spin blitz by his loyalists or flurry of teleprompter-driven campaign events can lift the heavy weight sinking the president.
Bird Flu Is Spreading. Why Aren’t More People Getting Tested?
Even as the H5N1 virus evolves, gaps remain in the nation’s contingency plans for human testing, scientists say.
How Trump’s Running Mate J.D. Vance is Connected to Silicon Valley
Mr. Vance spent less than five years in Silicon Valley’s tech industry, but the connections he made with Peter Thiel and others became crucial to his political ascent.
Trump’s Proposed Tax Cuts and Increased Tariffs Could Hurt Poorer Households
Some Republicans want to use revenue collected from higher duties on foreign goods to finance tax cuts. Economists say such a shift could widen the gap between the rich and the poor.
New York City Bill Would Mandate Air-Conditioning for Tenants
Landlords have to keep tenants warm in the winter, but can leave them sweating in the summer. A city councilman wants to change that.
World’s Rarest Whale Washes Up on New Zealand Beach
Only six specimens of the spade-toothed whale have ever been identified. This carcass could be the first that scientists are able to dissect.
This Is Literally Your Brain on Drugs
A small new study shows reactions in the brain in people who were given psilocybin in a controlled setting.
Heat Wave in Ukraine Further Strains Its Electricity Grid
To prevent a collapse of the electricity system, crippled by months of Russian attacks, the authorities have imposed rolling blackouts. Experts say it’s a harbinger of what’s to come this winter.
Amtrak Passengers Face Record Delays From Extreme Weather
The dated U.S. rail infrastructure is struggling to stay operational as climate change accelerates and intense heat waves, downpours and high winds become more frequent.
Now a Felon, Menendez Sees His Political Future Fast Evaporating
Senator Robert Menendez, a New Jersey Democrat, was found guilty of bribery and corruption. Leaders in his party are pressuring him to resign.
Flash Flooding in Arkansas Leads to Rescues and Evacuations
Rainfall of 6 to 11 inches overnight prompted a rare flash flood emergency in Marion County, where water was rising inside homes and bridges were washed-out.
How Yale Law School Paved JD Vance’s Rise
The G.O.P. vice-presidential nominee is remembered as a warm and personable student. But some are perplexed by what they see as his shift in ideology.
A Guide to the King’s Speech: Crown Jewels, Black Rod and a Mace
When King Charles unveils the U.K. government’s agenda in Parliament, he is surrounded by rituals that nod to hundreds of years of history.
Lara Trump, Woman in Black at the Republican National Convention
At the Republican National Convention, Donald Trump’s daughter-in-law and co-chair of the party made it personal.