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What To Know About the Trial of Yoon Suk Yeol, South Korea’s Ousted Leader

13 hours 18 min ago
Judges will rule on Thursday in the insurrection trial of former President Yoon Suk Yeol. He could get the death penalty for his short-lived imposition of martial law in 2024.

Money Talks as India Searches for Its Place in Global A.I.

13 hours 26 min ago
Narendra Modi, the prime minister, convened foreign leaders, the richest Silicon Valley companies and thousands of Indian entrepreneurs for a week of deal making.

These Olympians Excel on Two Types of Tracks

13 hours 33 min ago
Among elite athletes exists an even more exclusive club: people who compete at both the Summer and Winter Games. Many are sprinters who turn to bobsled.

Russia Celebrated Him. Now He’s Accused of Having Troops Shoot Themselves.

13 hours 33 min ago
A lieutenant colonel is on trial after being accused of skimming payments for battlefield injuries. He denies the specifics of Russia’s accusation but acknowledges engaging in a payouts scheme.

Sugar Bowl Academy Says Multiple Victims Were Tied to Its Ski Resort School

Wed, 02/18/2026 - 23:58
Sugar Bowl Academy, a ski-focused private school in the Sierra Nevada, said that multiple people on the fatal trek were connected to its program.

Texas Congressman’s Aide Told Co-Worker of Affair Before Killing Herself

Wed, 02/18/2026 - 22:55
The co-worker, who no longer works for Representative Tony Gonzales, shared screenshots of the text exchange with The New York Times. Mr. Gonzales accused his Republican primary challenger of being behind the revelation.

Police Chief Hired to Help Lead N.Y.C. Hospital Patrols Abruptly Quits

Wed, 02/18/2026 - 21:15
The assistant chief, Jamiel Altaheri, resigned almost immediately after starting the job, after The New York Times asked about misconduct allegations while he was a police chief in Michigan.

As Trump Weighs Possible Iran Strikes, U.S. Military Moves Into Place

Wed, 02/18/2026 - 20:36
President Trump has given no indication that he has made a decision about how to proceed, as diplomatic talks continue.

Defense Department and Anthropic Square Off in Dispute Over A.I. Safety

Wed, 02/18/2026 - 19:35
How artificial intelligence will be used in future battlefields is an issue that has turned increasingly political and may put Anthropic in a bind.

Officials Violated Court Orders on Immigration in New Jersey, Justice Dept. Tells Judge

Wed, 02/18/2026 - 19:25
The violations stemmed from immigration cases. Judges across the country have expressed alarm about illegal transfers and missed deadlines.

As ICE Buys Up Warehouses, Even Some Trump Voters Say No

Wed, 02/18/2026 - 19:23
The agency is ramping up arrests, but local pushback is complicating efforts to expand detention capacity and prevent overcrowding.

Shipwreck Found at the Bottom of Lake Michigan After Nearly 150 Years

Wed, 02/18/2026 - 19:08
The steamer Lac La Belle, which was carrying passengers and cargo, sank in a storm in 1872. Eight people died when one of its lifeboats capsized.

Satellite Feature on iPhone Allowed Skiers to Seek Help After Avalanche

Wed, 02/18/2026 - 19:00
The Emergency SOS feature on iPhones can send texts to emergency responders via satellite when there is no cell tower nearby.

Texas Election Season Heats Up as Early Voting in Senate Primaries Begins

Wed, 02/18/2026 - 18:06
Both parties’ Senate primary races are kicking into high gear.

After Activist’s Killing, Tensions Erupt Between France’s Far-Right and Far-Left

Wed, 02/18/2026 - 18:03
The beating death of Quentin Deranque has quickly become a flashpoint between the far right and far left as France prepares for local elections next month and presidential elections next year.

Kansas, Idaho, Utah, Oklahoma in New Push to Restrict Transgender Rights

Wed, 02/18/2026 - 18:03
In states that once focused mainly on health care and sports for transgender minors, debates now revolve around the validity of transgender identity.

Leslie Wexner Says Epstein ‘Conned’ Him, but Democrats Are Skeptical

Wed, 02/18/2026 - 17:12
House Republicans skipped a deposition with Leslie Wexner, the retail billionaire, and Democrats said his answers were not credible.

Donald J. Trump International Airport? The President’s Company Trademarked It.

Wed, 02/18/2026 - 16:53
The Trump organization said the move was necessary to protect the brand as Florida prepares to rename an airport after the president.

Administration Targets Noncitizen Voting, Despite Finding It Rare

Wed, 02/18/2026 - 16:19
The intensified push is part of an extraordinary all-fronts effort to insert federal law enforcement into the machinery of American elections ahead of the midterms.

Kennedy’s MAHA Coalition Is a Mess

Wed, 02/18/2026 - 15:29
A political movement cannot survive on spite alone.

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