How Netanyahu Played Trump for a Fool in Gaza
This is the first Israeli-Palestinian war where the worst leaders on both sides are calling all the shots.
U.S. and China Fail to Reach Immediate Deal to Prolong Trade Truce
After a “constructive” round of talks ahead of an Aug. 12 deadline, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said, “Nothing is agreed until we speak with President Trump.”
What Would Recognizing a Palestinian State Mean?
The announcements reflect deep frustrations with Israel’s conduct in Gaza and in the occupied West Bank, experts say.
A Fallen Officer’s Flag-Wrapped Body Makes a Somber Journey to a Mosque
The “dignified transfer” is a New York Police Department rite. Its choreography honors those who died for their fellow citizens.
Arkansas Police Release Photo of ‘Person of Interest’ in Killing of Couple
A picture and a sketch show a person that the state police are seeking to question in the deaths of Clinton David Brink, 43, and Cristen Amanda Brink, 41, in Devil’s Den State Park. Their daughters, 7 and 9, were not physically harmed.
Trump Says Epstein ‘Stole’ Underage Victim from Mar-a-Lago Spa
President Trump acknowledged that Jeffrey Epstein recruited one of his victims, Virginia Giuffre, from Mar-a-Lago, and distanced himself from the allegations: “By the way, she had no complaints about us.”
Satellite Image Shows Gazans Mobbing Aid Trucks
Amid warnings of famine in Gaza, a satellite captures an image of hundreds of Palestinians converging on an aid convoy.
Countries Scramble to Strike Trade Deals With Trump as Deadline Nears
It’s a race against time for some of America’s top trading partners who are negotiating furiously to reach agreements by Aug. 1.
Trump Says Gaza Will Get More Aid, but Israel Will Distribute It
The president has in recent days acknowledged there is “starvation” in Gaza, a break with Israeli officials who have faced deep criticism over the humanitarian crisis there.
Ghislaine Maxwell Lawyer Says She Will Only Testify for Immunity or Clemency
In a letter to Congress, the lawyer for Jeffrey Epstein’s convicted co-conspirator says clemency would allow her to talk to lawmakers.
The Familiar Suicide and Final Wish of the N.Y.C. Gunman
Shane Tamura is not the first former football player to shoot himself in the chest and request that his brain be examined.
Trump’s Tariff Deals With E.U., U.K. and Japan Are a Blow to Canada’s Car Industry
Recent pacts with Britain, Europe and Japan mean that autos exported from those countries and regions face lower U.S. tariffs than Canadian vehicles do.
Why Airdrops in Gaza Are Seen as a Risky Last Resort
Parachuting aid is expensive and inefficient, experts say, noting that at least five people in Gaza were killed in airdrop accidents last year.
The Trump Presidency Takes a Better Turn
If Trump’s opponents want to be effective, we have to come to grips with realities that have so far eluded us.
Restaurant Review: Taquería Frontera in Los Angeles
At Taquería Frontera, the art of Tijuana-style tacos is on full display.
Novo Nordisk, Ozempic Drugmaker, Sees Stock Plunge 20% After Profit Warning
Novo Nordisk slashed its financial forecasts as it struggled to fight off competition in the United States. It also named a new chief executive, who highlighted the “urgency” of the moment.
Heavy Rain and Flooding in China Kill at Least 30
The rains set off flooding and landslides, forcing tens of thousands of people to flee their homes in the capital and neighboring Hebei Province.
What We Know About the Shooting in Midtown Manhattan
Four people were killed, including a New York police officer, after a gunman opened fire in an office tower before fatally shooting himself, officials said.
Putin Wants Something He Can’t Get
The legitimacy he seeks is impossible without recognition from the West.
Park Avenue Gunman Drove Cross Country Before Committing the Attack, Police Said
The police said that he had a history of mental illness documented in Nevada and that it was unclear why he targeted the building.
