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Zelensky Revokes Odesa Mayor’s Citizenship, Amid Feud With Local Leaders
Ukraine’s security services said the mayor held Russian citizenship, which is forbidden, but he denied the accusation. Government opponents see it as part of a power grab.
Published: October 14, 2025, 6:15 pm
France’s Political Turmoil Is Weighing on Its Economy
As a new prime minister seeks stability, three government shake-ups since last summer have already taken their toll on the French economy.
Published: October 14, 2025, 5:57 pm
French Premier Offers to Delay Pension Overhaul, in a Bid to Calm Turmoil
Sébastien Lecornu said the government was ready for “a new debate” on the issue, a major concession as he faces no-confidence votes that threaten to topple his government again this week.
Published: October 14, 2025, 5:42 pm
Protests in Brussels Halt Flights and Disrupt Public Transit
The demonstrations, organized by Belgium’s major trade unions, oppose austerity proposals that would affect pensions and other social welfare.
Published: October 14, 2025, 1:08 pm
Russia Accuses Antiwar Exiles of Terrorism
An intelligence agency’s sweeping investigation shows that Moscow is closely following the anti-Kremlin activities of Russians abroad.
Published: October 14, 2025, 7:51 pm
Venezuela Closes Embassy in Norway After Activist Receives Peace Prize
The announcement came three days after María Corina Machado, an opposition leader, was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.
Published: October 14, 2025, 12:31 pm
Ukraine’s Formula for Peace: Fewer Talks, More Weapons
As Russia rebuffs President Trump’s diplomatic push, President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine plans to head again to the White House, this time seeking missiles.
Published: October 14, 2025, 6:17 pm
Explosion at Italian Farmhouse Kills Three Military Police Officers
The police were carrying out a search warrant at a home whose occupants were resisting eviction, officials said. More than a dozen officers were injured.
Published: October 14, 2025, 1:21 pm
A Divided Israel Unites in Joy as Hostages Come Home
With the release from Gaza of the last surviving captives, many Israelis said it was time for the country to heal after years of polarizing war.
Published: October 14, 2025, 12:20 am
Palestinians See Little to Celebrate Even Though the Bombs Have Stopped
The cease-fire in Gaza has taken hold. Hostages and prisoners have been exchanged. But amid the utter devastation of two years of war, a sense of gloom pervades.
Published: October 13, 2025, 10:19 pm
Macron Urges Stability Despite Calls for Government Ouster in France
President Emmanuel Macron of France is facing some of the country’s worst political turmoil in decades. A new government has been appointed, but how long it will last is anyone’s guess.
Published: October 13, 2025, 2:12 pm
Arab Leaders Brace for Tough Negotiations at Egypt Summit
The meeting in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, could expedite an end to the Gaza war, but regional powers must still resolve the thorny details that have stymied negotiations.
Published: October 13, 2025, 1:39 pm
The Release of Israeli Hostages and Palestinian Prisoners in Photos and Videos
Twenty living hostages were freed by Hamas on Monday under the cease-fire deal, and Israel released nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners.
Published: October 13, 2025, 7:01 pm
2 Men Charged After Ian Watkins, Former Lostprophets Singer, Is Killed in Prison
Mr. Watkins had been serving a 29-year sentence for child sex abuse offenses at the Wakefield Prison in northern England.
Published: October 13, 2025, 6:44 pm
Music Influenced Peter Doig’s Art. Now, Experience Them Together.
At “House of Music,” a London exhibition of paintings by Peter Doig, songs he typically plays in his private studio help bring his work to life.
Published: October 14, 2025, 8:13 am
Why Ukraine Is Betting on Strikes Deep Inside Russia
The Kremlin will negotiate only if missiles and drones bring the pain of war home to Russians, Ukrainian officials say.
Published: October 13, 2025, 5:33 pm
To Inflict Pain on Russians, Ukraine’s Drones Zero In on Oil Refineries
With Russian forces gaining slowly on the battlefield, Ukraine hopes its long-range drone campaign will help persuade Vladimir V. Putin to change course.
Published: October 14, 2025, 2:16 am
Looking for a Day Trip From Paris? Try Lens.
The city, once a mining center, has an outpost of the Louvre that claims “the architectural creativity of the Guggenheim and a collection worthy of the Met.” It’s an easy train ride from Paris.
Published: October 13, 2025, 9:00 am
They Helped Topple Roe v. Wade. Now Their Sights Are Set on Britain.
An organization that fought abortion rights in the United States is now an unlikely conduit between MAGA Republicans and Britain’s ascendant Reform U.K. party.
Published: October 13, 2025, 12:38 pm
Times Reporters Discuss the Anti-Abortion Group A.D.F.’s Interest in Britain
A religion writer and an investigative reporter discuss the Christian group that is forging ties across the Atlantic.
Published: October 13, 2025, 4:01 am
Police make shock admission about the search for Dezi Freeman - as search marks a grim milestone
The troubling news comes nearly two months after Dezi Freeman allegedly shot and killed two police officers in cold blood.
Published: October 14, 2025, 5:21 am
Gloucester's All Blacks star NEPO LAULALA on why he's desperate to pay back his new club after thinking he'd never play again, acing their 'impossible' milk challenge... and what he can teach Afolabi Fasogbon
As a 53-cap All Black who played at the last two World Cups, Nepo Laulala already had an impressive reputation when he arrived at Gloucester. But then he took on the club's infamous milk challenge.
Published: October 13, 2025, 4:00 pm
Beaming Princess of Wales pats William affectionately as the couple share a loved-up moment on surprise visit to Northern Ireland
The Prince and Princess of Wales rode in a fire truck and watched trainee firefighters taking part in drills as they began a day-long surprise visit to Northern Ireland on Tuesday.
Published: October 14, 2025, 7:42 pm
Labour accused of making way for Gerry Adams and hundreds of IRA prisoners to sue for wrongful imprisonment
Labour was accused of clearing a legal path for Gerry Adams and hundreds of IRA prisoners to sue for wrongful imprisonment on Tuesday.
Published: October 14, 2025, 6:02 pm
Kate Middleton looks stylishly cosy in recycled Alexander McQueen coat - and we've found high street wool coats that look just as chic
During her visit to Northern Ireland, the Princess of Wales recycled a green coat, marking the fifth time she has worn the design since debuting it in 2020.
Published: October 14, 2025, 3:26 pm
Kate and Prince William kick off surprise visit to Northern Ireland
The Prince and Princess of Wales rode in a fire truck and watched trainee firefighters taking part in drills as they began a day-long surprise visit to Northern Ireland on Tuesday.
Published: October 14, 2025, 2:05 pm
Northern Ireland's national anthem singer brutally trolls Germany surprise outfit change - but it is not the first time she has performed the trick
Opera singer Carly Paoli set the stage for Northern Ireland's World Cup qualifier against Germany with a dramatic reveal when performing the national anthems.
Published: October 14, 2025, 10:05 am
Quiz show fans 'gutted and bereft' as University Challenge, Only Connect and Mastermind are all pulled from screens in schedule shake-up - raging 'another reason to defund the BBC!'
Viewers of University Challenge, Only Connect and Mastermind were disappointed to discover the trio of shows, which airs Monday evenings across on BBC Two, had been removed.
Published: October 14, 2025, 9:04 am
ANDREW PIERCE: Danny La Rue? He had Maggie down to a T...
Margaret Thatcher , who would be 100 today, was the target of many impersonators over the years. There was Janet Brown's eerily accurate impression.
Published: October 13, 2025, 12:10 am