40 Years Ago, a Nuclear Catastrophe at Chernobyl
Photographs from the first days of the Chernobyl disaster and of the aftermath years later show the response, the evacuation and the long-term consequences of the world’s worst nuclear accident.
Trump Seeks to Abolish Iran’s Nuclear Stockpile, a Problem He Helped Create
President Trump withdrew from the Obama-era nuclear accord in 2018, saying it was the worst deal ever. But Iran responded with an enrichment spree that haunts the negotiations to this day.
Al Qaeda-Linked Militants Launch Major Attacks on Cities Across Mali
The armed group JNIM claimed to have seized two key cities and destroyed the defense minister’s residence in a coordinated offensive that experts said was a major escalation in yearslong hostilities.
In Deep Blue California, a G.O.P.-Backed Voter ID Proposal Makes the Ballot
A Republican-backed initiative has cleared the signature threshold for the November election. Critics say the measure could make it harder for people to vote.
2 C.I.A. Officers Killed in Mexico Crash Lacked Proper Authorization
The two Americans were killed on Sunday when their vehicle crashed while returning from an antidrug operation led by Mexico’s armed forces in the state of Chihuahua.
Democrats Weigh Whether a Lawmaker’s Ethnicity Counts More Than Ideology
The same progressive South Asian networks that helped elect Zohran Mamdani as mayor in New York are mobilizing against Jenifer Rajkumar, a Queens assemblywoman.
‘Michael’ is Expected to Collect $200 Million in First Weekend, Shaking Off Bad Reviews
Lionsgate estimated on Saturday that the Michael Jackson biopic would collect more than $200 million over its first few days in theaters.
A Year Later, Trump’s ‘Most Exclusive’ Memecoin Event Is a Lot Less Exclusive
Even a Times reporter qualified for the event, which caused outrage last year for providing access to President Trump in exchange for investment in one of his family’s crypto ventures.
Texas Can Arrest and Deport People Who Illegally Cross at Mexico Border, Court Says
The court that paused a 2023 law allowing state and local police officers to arrest migrants has now ruled that the measure is legal, a decision likely to be appealed.
Every Black Republican Is Leaving the House, Erasing Diversity Gains
All four Black House Republicans are retiring after this year, a reflection of the striking and persistent lack of diversity in the G.O.P. ranks of Congress.
New Taxes Helped Cool London’s Housing Market. Could That Happen in New York?
Economists and real estate agents are calling London’s taxation of wealthy property owners a cautionary tale for New York, where leaders have endorsed a second-home tax.
With Homicides and Other Violent Crimes at Record Lows, Funding for Prevention Falls
Homicides and assaults have declined in many cities, but programs credited with helping keep the peace are losing federal support.
Measles Is Back. What Comes Next Will Be Worse.
Reversing the new vaccine skepticism will require a dedicated effort.
Firm Building Trump’s Ballroom Got a Secret No-Bid Contract for a Nearby Job
The National Park Service increased the value of the contract several times over and then awarded it to Maryland-based Clark Construction, in a process that experts said was highly unusual.
Wayne Moss, Guitarist Who Helped Broaden Country Sound, Dies at 88
A top Nashville musician, he played on Bob Dylan’s “I Want You,” Roy Orbison’s “Oh, Pretty Woman” and Dolly Parton’s “Jolene.”
The 85-Year-Old Widow Snagged by Trump’s Immigration Crackdown
In her first interview since being deported, Marie-Thérèse Ross-Mahé, the French widow of a former G.I., recounted her experience in ICE detention.
U.S. Says Venezuelan Government Can Pay for Nicolás Maduro’s Defense
The issue had been hanging over the former Venezuelan leader’s federal criminal case for weeks. Last month, a judge indicated that he was skeptical of the U.S. government’s rationale for blocking the funds.
SiriusXM Said to Be in Early Talks to Acquire iHeartMedia
A deal, which was described by two people familiar with the discussions, would unite two major providers of traditional and satellite radio.
Gambling Companies Celebrate Indictments as Pressure Grows
Gambling companies have cited recent federal charges as proof that illegal activity is being rooted out. The companies’ critics say the cases do not address widespread illicit activity.
Rubio’s Absence From Iran Talks Highlights Stay-at-Home Role
President Trump has outsourced much of his diplomacy to others, while Mr. Rubio focuses on his second job as national security adviser.
