Putin Is Turning Eighth-Grade Classrooms Into Army Training Grounds

A vast militarization of Russia’s education system is gathering pace in classrooms, where active soldiers train students to handle weapons

Vietnam Is Building Islands to Challenge China’s Hold on a Vital Waterway

Contested South China Sea boasts rich oil and gas reserves and could play key role in a conflict over Taiwan

Trump Signs Spending Bill, Ending Longest Shutdown in U.S. History

The legislation, which passed the House, extends funding for the federal government through Jan. 30

Democrats Release New Epstein Emails Referring to Trump

Messages put president’s relationship with Epstein back into the spotlight

The Arab World’s Last Militant Leader Is Elusive and Defiant

Israel has battered its enemy commanders into submission except one: Abdulmalik Al-Houthi, a secrecy-obsessed fighter whose followers believe he is anointed by God.

The Nord Stream Investigation That’s Splintering Europe Over Ukraine

German detectives have spent three years building their case. A Ukrainian veteran could soon be in the dock

Welcome to Johannesburg. This Is What It Looks Like When a City Gives Up.

Tourists are dumbfounded by the many signs of apathy in the South African city; the ‘Jozi Jacuzzi’ pothole

The Economy That’s Great for Parents, Lousy for Their Grown-Up Kids

Many older Americans are financially comfortable, but they worry their adult children won’t achieve the same kind of economic stability

Democrats Dent Trump’s Coalition With Three Big Election Victories

Dominant electoral wins give Democrats a jolt of energy, while Republicans see a warning sign

How Mamdani Went From Little-Known Socialist Lawmaker to NYC Mayor

The 34-year-old’s deft use of social media, focus on affordability and a lackluster slate of other candidates propelled him to victory

With Sarkozy in Prison, France Asks: Has the Judiciary Gone Too Far?

The country’s fiercely independent court system this year has delivered rulings against a former president and far-right leader

Sudan Militia, Armed With Drones, Hunts Down Black Population of Darfur

The country’s civil war is triggering a wave of brutal reprisals, human rights groups say

Fear Grips a Caribbean Nation in the Shadow of U.S. Boat Strikes

In Trinidad and Tobago, fishermen are staying closer to shore after attacks on alleged drug boats

Surrogacy Is a Multibillion-Dollar Business. Sometimes the Money Goes Missing.

The growing industry has little regulation and many cases of financial abuse; escrow funds taken to pay gambling debts, buy bitcoin

Drone Threats Ignite Burst of Counterdrone Wizardry

Western startups are using interceptor drones, lasers and even nets to try to fend off intruders

Prince Andrew Stripped of Royal Title by King Charles

Andrew’s friendship with Jeffrey Epstein, new revelations about longstanding abuse allegations force the king’s hand

Future Fed Rate Cuts ‘Far’ From Certain After Divided Meeting

Powell injects new doubt by highlighting a ‘growing chorus’ of officials who are wary about further reductions

Hurricane Melissa Lashes Cuba as Category 2 Storm

Storm is expected to dump up to 25 inches of rain in some areas as it heads toward the Bahamas

Putin Uses Old Missile Technology to Send a New Message to the West

Russia says its subsonic Burevestnik cruise missile will evade U.S. defenses, but hypersonics are more dangerous, say experts

Netanyahu Orders ‘Forceful’ Strikes on Gaza

Israel alleged Hamas launched an attack against troops in Israeli-controlled territory in Gaza