Maduro Declares His Innocence in First U.S. Court Appearance

Prosecutors allege Maduro, his wife and others conspired to import cocaine to the U.S. for 25 years

The Age of Nuclear-Powered Commercial Ships May Be Getting Closer

Here are answers to questions about these ships, including why the shipping industry wants them, and the challenges they face

Our Relationship Columnist on the Best Reader Advice She Heard This Year

Tips for improving focus, staying connected and finding ‘high-kick joy’ in 2026

Venezuela’s New Leader Is a Hardline Socialist Like Maduro

Delcy Rodríguez is known as a political operator—someone Trump said is ‘willing to do what we think is necessary to make Venezuela great again.’

Trump Wants to Unlock Venezuela’s Oil Reserves. A Huge Challenge Awaits.

The president wants to put Venezuela’s viscous crude into play. The problem is the world doesn’t have much appetite for more oil.

Venezuela’s Maduro Seemed Untouchable. Now He Will Stand Trial in New York.

U.S. prosecutors must prove that the Venezuelan strongman is the boss of a drug cartel

After Swiss New Year’s Fire, Parents Race to Find Survivors and Identify the Dead

Badly burned teenagers are sent to hospitals across Europe for treatment; blaze likely caused by sparklers, officials say

As Signs of Aging Emerge, Trump Responds With Defiance

In an interview, the president says he has eschewed some advice from his doctors and regrets getting advanced imaging

Mamdani Takes Office and Must Now Try to Deliver on His Boldest Promises

Clock is ticking on the mayor’s pledges to make New York City more affordable, including expanded child care and free buses

How the World of Work Will Change Over the Next 20 Years

Five experts look ahead and imagine a future that looks totally different

Oil Tanker Pursued by the U.S. Appears to Claim Russian Protection

The Bella 1 has evaded seizure by the Coast Guard for almost two weeks

Ukraine Now Has Europe’s Biggest Military. What Happens to It When the War Ends?

Europe needs a strong bulwark against Russian aggression, but building and maintaining it will be challenging

Returning Russian POWs Pay Heavy Price for Choosing Surrender Over Death

Joy over homecoming is short-lived as returning prisoners face insults, cut pay and orders to return to front line

How an Office Romance Sparked an Overhaul at Nestlé

Nestlé’s new CEO is shaking up the Nescafé maker’s clubby culture and has signaled potential brand sales

The SpaceX Explosion That Put Flights in Danger

Three planes flew through a temporary no-fly zone in January as air-traffic controllers scrambled to get planes to safety; federal officials halted an internal review of rocket debris risks

Zelensky Meets With Trump on Peace Deal Amid Latest Russian Attacks

The two leaders gathered Sunday at Mar-a-Lago to advance a 20-point plan to end the war in Ukraine after Trump spoke with Putin

A Look Back at the Words We Redefined in 2025

Terms like ‘affordability,’ ‘socialism’ and ‘famine’ take on new, politically convenient meanings

Iran Eases Social Rules Amid Crises—but Crushes Dissent

Facing sanctions and war fallout, Iran tolerates women shunning hijabs while cracking down on political opposition

America’s Tiny Airports and the People Who Love Them

Small-airport devotees brag about cheap parking, minimal TSA waits and friendly employees

The Beer That’s Illegal in 15 States and Can Eat Through a Cup

High-octane suds are a labor of love for brewers, and as scary to make as they are to drink.