NY Times
2026, Sep 11
For China, a Mock A.I. Attack on WeChat Signals a...
The demonstration of a potent cyberweapon has exposed China’s vulnerabilities and added to the urgency of A.I. safety talks between Beijing and...
2026, Sep 11
Inside an Ancient Lebanese City Engulfed by War
The Lebanese city of Tyre, one of the oldest metropolises in the world, has been left scarred.
2026, Sep 11
Consider Normandy for the Perfect Fall Weekend Biking Destination
On a ride through the French countryside from Dieppe to Bayeux, cyclists of all levels can explore beaches, cideries and historic towns.
2026, Sep 11
Dopamine Sites Sell Nothing, and People Cannot Get Enough
Digital spaces that simulate indulgences like shopping and ordering food have taken off worldwide. Experts in human behavior say there are real...
2026, Sep 11
As Russia Again Draws Near, a Frontline City Fears Obliteration...
The Ukrainian city of Izium still bears the scars of Russian occupation from four years ago. As Moscow’s forces approach, residents are...
2026, Sep 11
Organizers of Hong Kong Vigils for Tiananmen Massacre Sentenced to...
Chow Hang-tung, Lee Cheuk-yan and Albert Ho were given lengthy prison sentences under a national security law imposed on the city by...
2026, Sep 10
At BRICS Summit, China and India Vie for Influence
China sees the BRICS group as a vehicle for challenging American power. India wants to keep the group broad enough to avoid...
2026, Sep 10
Why Emerging Powers Keep Joining BRICS, Even When They Disagree
Leaders of emerging economies meet in New Delhi this weekend, but global conflicts and soaring energy prices threaten to undermine unity.
2026, Sep 10
A Succession Battle Erupts Over a Late Ugandan Monarch
Family members and royal leaders are jockeying for control in the Tooro Kingdom after its former boy king died last month. Elders...
2026, Sep 10
Toyohiro Akiyama, Japan’s Chain-Smoking ‘Space Antihero,’ Dies at 84
A journalist, he was the first Japanese person to enter space, joining a Soviet crew as part of a spectacular $35 million...
