How a Call From Trump Ignited a Frantic Week of Diplomacy by Ukraine
Once a vague proposal for a territorial swap gained clarity, a worried President Volodymyr Zelensky worked to rally allies before Friday’s Trump-Putin summit.
After Reassuring Europe, Trump Strikes a Different Tone About Russian Threats
Hours after presenting a united front with allies, President Trump warned Vladimir V. Putin of “severe consequences” if Russia refuses to end the war in Ukraine. But he also suggested that he has limited power to alter the Russian leader’s behavior.
Behind Wall Street’s Abrupt Flip on Crypto
The reversal risks declawing a century of consumer financial protections and replacing the backbone of bank accounts.
Trump’s D.C. Police Takeover and National Guard Deployment, Explained
President Trump is the first president to use a declared emergency to wrest control of Washington, D.C.’s police force.
Man Charged With Assaulting Federal Agent With Sandwich in D.C.
A video showed a man repeatedly calling a group of officers “fascists” before throwing a sub sandwich at one.
Law Firms That Settled With Trump Are Pressed to Help on Trade Deals
Boris Epshteyn, a personal lawyer for President Trump, connected two firms — Kirkland & Ellis and Skadden Arps — to the Commerce Department.
At the Kennedy Center, Trump Puts His Pop Culture Obsession on Display
President Trump held forth about the nature of show business and his own tortured relationship with celebrity.
Trump Administration Can Withhold Billions in Aid, Appeals Court Rules
In a 2-to-1 vote, a federal appeals court panel ruled that foreign aid groups that sued to recover funds that President Trump froze cannot challenge the decision.
How Scientists Are Using Drones to Study Sperm Whales
A new tagging method called tap-and-go allows researchers to gather more data on the health and behavior of whales, with less disruption.
As Trump Pushes International Students Away, Asian Schools Scoop Them Up
The president’s hostility toward foreign students has made American higher education a riskier proposition for them. Other countries are eager to capitalize.
Ministers Take Jabs at Israel’s Military Chief as Gaza Plan Stokes Tension
Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir has pushed back against a proposal to control Gaza City, according to officials. One hard-right member of the government suggested he could be dismissed.
Top Iranian Official Visits Lebanon as Hezbollah Bucks Calls to Disarm
The visit by Ali Larijani, the head of Iran’s top security body, came as the Lebanese government moves to disarm Hezbollah, the militant group that has long been Tehran’s most powerful regional ally.
A Year After Revolution, Hope Turns to Frustration in Bangladesh
There are concerns about the slow pace of change in the country, with a promised election still months away, a struggling economy and familiar problems persisting.
Historians Alarmed by White House Plan to Oversee Smithsonian Exhibits
The Trump administration’s plan to, in effect, audit the content of Smithsonian museums drew criticism from groups that represent scholars and promote free speech.
Mario Paglino, 52, and Gianni Grossi, 54, Die; Designers Made Barbies Into Art
They transformed dolls into one-of-a-kind pieces that sold for thousands of dollars. A married couple, they died in a car crash in Italy.
Homeless and Burning in America’s Hottest City
As the summer heat becomes increasingly extreme in Phoenix, people who can’t escape the sun are suffering third-degree burns, heatstroke and dehydration.
Canada’s Wildfire Season Is One of Its Worst Ever, and It’s Not Over Yet
Thousands have been evacuated as quick moving wildfires burn in Eastern Canada.
4 Takeaways From Taylor Swift’s Rare Podcast Appearance
The pop superstar discussed her upcoming album on a podcast co-hosted by her boyfriend, the N.F.L. player Travis Kelce.
Crime Keeps Falling. Here’s Why.
Reflections on social cohesion and law enforcement can help policymakers reduce crime even further.
Is Trump a Test or Triumph for Democracy?
Why the left can’t win until it reckons with this question.
Sudan, Battered by War, Is Hit by Its ‘Worst Cholera Outbreak’ in Years
International charities warned that, left unchecked, the disease’s spread might exacerbate similar outbreaks across the African region for weeks or months to come.
Bakers on Texas-Mexican Border Are Found Guilty of Harboring Illegal Workers
Leonardo Baez and his wife were among the first employers prosecuted for taking on undocumented immigrants at their bakery in Los Fresnos, Texas. They face up to 10 years in prison.
Rabbits With Hornlike Growths Are Hopping Around Colorado. Are They OK?
The unsightly bunnies are infected with cottontail rabbit papillomavirus, which can cause growths that resemble warts or tentacles.
American Pilot, 20, Stuck Off Antarctica Says It’s ‘Isolating and Lonely’
Ethan Guo, a content creator, said that he has been effectively trapped at a Chilean base since June. The authorities had said he landed there without permission.
