Japan’s Sanae Takaichi Wins Snap Election in a Landslide
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi won a sweeping mandate from voters for her economic agenda and tough stances on immigration and China.
Japan Stocks Surge on Takaichi’s Landslide Election Win
Stocks climbed on Monday as investors cheered a result seen as a mandate for the prime minister’s high-spending economic agenda.
Cold Deaths in New York Climb to 18 as Frigid Winds Linger
A person was found dead in the Bronx on Saturday morning, the police said. An 81-year-old man was also found dead on a rooftop, though it was unclear whether the cold was to blame.
Venezuela Frees Key Opposition Figures as Government Courts U.S. Support
The release of around 35 political prisoners comes amid closer cooperation between Washington and the interim government.
Portugal Elects a President, With Leftist Beating a Surging Far Right
Despite a decisive victory for António José Seguro, a nationalist’s presence in the runoff showed that Portugal is not immune to Europe’s rising far-right tide.
Seven Pages of a Sealed Watergate File Sat Undiscovered. Until Now.
Seven pages of grand jury testimony from Richard Nixon were deemed so incendiary that they were hidden from the public for years.
7 Days, No Suspects: The Disappearance of Nancy Guthrie
The mother of the “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie has not been heard from since an evening of dinner and games with family members.
Extreme Cold Persists in the Northeast With Record-Setting Temperatures
Punishing winds have combined with low temperatures to produce dangerously cold conditions across the Northeast. Forecasters say, though, that relief is on the horizon.
Iranian Nobel Laureate Gets Second Prison Sentence and Ends Hunger Strike
The activist Narges Mohammadi was sentenced to another seven years, bringing the total she must serve to 17 years, her foundation said.
4 Dead in Mushroom Poisoning Outbreak in California
State health officials discouraged foraging this year, saying that toxic mushrooms can easily be confused with safe ones to eat.
Starmer’s Chief of Staff Resigns, Citing Role in Hiring Friend of Epstein
The Labour official was ensnared in a scandal after helping appoint Peter Mandelson as Britain’s ambassador to the U.S.
Epstein Files Reveal Scope of Ghislaine Maxwell’s Role in Clinton Circle
Jeffrey Epstein’s longtime companion helped advise on the kickoff of the Clinton Global Initiative and arranged for $1 million in funding for it, emails show.
These A.I. Dreamers Don’t Fit the Stereotype
Young tech entrepreneurs in San Francisco are hoping to cash in, even as they wonder how artificial intelligence will affect society.
Feeling ‘Amateur’ at Retirement Planning, They Asked A.I. for Help
More people are turning to chatbots for advice, inquiring about high-stakes decisions such as saving for retirement — even if they eventually turn to a human.
Reaction to Trump’s Racist Post Shows He Is Not Always Immune to Politics
With the midterm elections nearing, President Trump has found himself in the uncomfortable position of backtracking, even if only by degrees, at key moments.
At Least 50 Arrested After Protests Escalate Outside Minnesota Federal Building
The Whipple Federal Building has become both a staging ground for immigration agents and a hub for demonstrations against the crackdown in the Twin Cities.
Savannah Guthrie, in New Video, Promises to Pay for Her Mother’s Return
The “Today” show anchor, in a message on social media with her siblings, said the return of their mother Nancy “is the only way we will have peace.”
In Bid to Lead Thailand, a Progressive Party Softens Its Image
Sunday’s election is a test for the progressive, pro-democracy movement in Thailand, which has been blocked from taking power despite success at the polls.
Washington Post C.E.O. Will Lewis Steps Down After Stormy Tenure
His departure came days after the company cut 30 percent of the staff. He will be replaced in the interim by Jeff D’Onofrio, the chief financial officer, the company said.
A Month After Renee Good’s Killing, Her Partner Makes First Public Appearance at Memorial
Becca Good attended a memorial for Renee Good, offering words of compassion and resilience to the crowd gathered in a snow-covered Minneapolis park.
