Tricked Into Fighting for Russia
Russia needs a lot of soldiers. Many Africans need work.
American Commentator Who Worked for Russian TV Challenges Biden-era Charges
The Biden administration called Dimitri Simes, a former Trump adviser, a Russian propagandist. He says the charges against him violate free speech.
A Portfolio of Work From The Times’s Pulitzer Prize-Winning Photographer
The photographer Saher Alghorra reported on the Gaza conflict while enduring the dire conditions his images portrayed.
U.S. Shot Down Iranian Missiles and Drones Aimed at American Vessels in Strait of Hormuz, Admiral Says
An exchange of fire threatened to shatter a fragile cease-fire as President Trump seeks to break Iran’s effective blockade of the waterway.
Celebrations in India as Vote Counting Begins in State Elections
Vote counting has begun in India after over 154 million people cast their vote in state elections last month. The results could change the balance of power in the Parliament ahead of national elections in 2029.
Monster Truck Kills 3 People After Driving Into Crowd in Colombia
The police are investigating the incident after a driver of a monster truck appeared to lose control of the vehicle after performing a stunt at an outdoor rally in Popayán on Sunday, killing three people and injuring 40 others.
Modi’s B.J.P. Wins West Bengal State Election for the First Time
The party of Prime Minister Narendra Modi took control of West Bengal for the first time and made gains around the country. Its defeated opponents accused it of cheating.
U.S. Warns China Over Iranian Oil as Sanctions Fight Intensifies
China told its independent refineries to disregard U.S. sanctions over their purchases of Iranian crude.
2 Dead After Car Hits Crowd in Germany
Officials in Leipzig, where the incident occurred, did not immediately say if it was an accident or an attack. The driver was arrested.