South Africans Turn Away from ANC in Early Election Results
As votes trickled in, the power and influence of the African National Congress, which has led the country for 30 years, appeared to be waning.
Ukrainian Drone Strikes Target Russian Nuclear Radar Stations
A radar facility more than 1,100 miles into Russia was damaged, satellite imagery showed. The attacks have drawn concern from U.S. officials.
‘Ukraine Has Gone Through a Terrible Period’: A Q. and A. With Frederick and Kimberly Kagan
We’re at a crucial moment in the war.
Trump Is Guilty on All Counts
Also, Biden will allow Ukraine to use U.S. weapons in Russia. Here’s the latest at the end of Thursday.
‘Is That Your Verdict?’ As Trump Seethes, a Jury Says ‘Yes.’
A former president endures a ritual of democracy.
At the Scripps bee, hard work, not age, can spell success.
Sanil Thorat, 8, was the youngest of 245 participants at the 2024 Scripps National Spelling Bee.
What if This Is Our Last Real Election?
The stakes for our democracy should be obvious.
Departing House Members Ask: ‘Why Am I Here?’
A wave of retirees from both parties, including committee chairs and rising stars, say that serving in Congress is no longer worth the frustration.
And Now, a Real-World Lesson for Student Activists
A generation raised to believe it could change the world learns that the rest of the world may not share its vision.
How ‘Election Integrity’ Can Change the People Around Trump
Some people really believe the fraud claims, and people don’t but make it sound as if they did. Both seem likely to be a part of the Trump future.
U.S. Accuses Hyundai and Two Other Companies of Using Child Labor
The Labor Department filed a lawsuit accusing Hyundai, one of its suppliers and a staffing company of jointly employing a 13-year-old on an auto body parts assembly line in Alabama.
Slovakia’s Prime Minister, Robert Fico, Leaves Hospital
Prime Minister Robert Fico had been shot during a meeting with supporters. The hospital’s director told a TV station Mr. Fico could continue treatment at home.
Trump Can Sue Niece Over Disclosure of Financial Documents, Court Rules
The case concerns Mary L. Trump’s disclosure of financial documents to a team of reporters at The New York Times.
How Trump’s Team Blew It
The defense failed to focus on the most important things.
Chief Justice Rejects Call for Alito’s Recusal in Jan. 6 Cases After Flag Incidents
In a letter to Democratic senators, Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. said that individual justices decide when to recuse. He declined to meet with the senators to discuss court ethics.
Chief Justice Rejects Call for Alito’s Recusal in Jan. 6 Cases After Flag Incidents
In a letter to Democratic senators, Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. said that individual justices decide when to recuse. He declined to meet with the senators to discuss court ethics.
Boeing Tells FAA Plan To Fix Safety Issues
The action plan is the latest in a series of moves by the F.A.A. to push for safety improvements throughout Boeing during a tumultuous year for the company.
After Floods, Brazil Has a Surge in Homeless Pets
Officials in the southern part of the country have rescued more than 12,500 animals in recent weeks since catastrophic floods inundated cities and towns.
The Right Kind of Tipping Point
Global carbon dioxide emissions might have already peaked, according to new estimates, signaling a potentially monumental shift.
Navient Will Cancel Private Student Loans. Most Don’t Know About It.
A nonprofit group is publicizing the relief program that Navient, a large lender, created for students who attended for-profit schools that misled them.