A ‘Miraculous Transformation’: How Kim Jong-un Fortified North Korea
He used the pandemic to ruthlessly tighten his grip on the country. Then he energized its economy by leveraging Russia’s war in Ukraine.
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One Is the Pope, the Other an Atheist. They Both Oppose Trump.
Pope Leo XIV and Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez of Spain, who met on Monday, have recently clashed with President Trump. Their motivations, h…
At Least 32 Dead After Earthquake and Landslide in the Philippines
A 7.8-magnitude quake struck off the island of Mindanao, causing widespread destruction and a deadly landslide. More than 100 others were in…
Oil Rises After Hostilities Between Iran and Israel Escalate
Oil prices jumped and stocks plunged after Iran and Israel exchanged strikes, raising doubts about the future of fragile cease-fire in the M…
Maps: 7.8-Magnitude Earthquake Near the Philippines Raises Tsunami Alerts
View the location of the quake’s epicenter and shake area.
Progressive Challenger Overtakes Spencer Pratt in Race for L.A. Mayor
Nithya Raman pulled into second place in the race to see who will face Mayor Karen Bass in November. There are more votes to be counted.
Tony Award Winners 2026: See the Full List
The Tony Awards were held at Radio City Music Hall in New York City.
Robert Coles, Pulitzer-Winning Child Psychiatrist, Is Dead at 97
His five-volume “Children of Crisis” series, published between 1967 and 1977, drew on his conversations with American children whose voi…
Kars4Kids Can Continue Broadcasting Ads in California, Appeals Court Says
A lower court last month found that the ads from the charity, known for its ear-worm jingle, had violated false-advertising laws.
A Voice for Ukraine’s Soldiers
Meet the rights defender charged with protecting the country’s fighters — not from Russia, but from abuses by their own commanders.
Tribeca Festival Denounces Pair Who Joked on the Red Carpet About Rape
A clip of the actor Elon Gold with Lizzy Savetsky, a social media influencer, at the premiere of “The Wedding Entertainer” has been circ…