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The West has lost patience with Israel over aid into Gaza

With Israel still refusing to open up more aid routes into Gaza, and the situation on the ground deteriorating rapidly, the US and Western partners ha...

The West has lost patience with Israel over aid into Gaza

How 2024's global elections will shape the world

With over 50 countries going to the polls, 2024 is set to be a record year for elections – making this a key year for global politics.

How 2024's global elections will shape the world

A Feisty State of the Union, and a Leadership Change at the R.N.C.

Plus, do the new Oscars diversity rules work?

A Feisty State of the Union, and a Leadership Change at the R.N.C.

Crew of world's largest cruise liner rescue people stranded at sea

Crew members aboard the world's largest cruise ship have rescued 14 people who had been stranded at sea on a tiny boat for eight days.

Crew of world's largest cruise liner rescue people stranded at sea

‘Dragon Ball’ Creator Akira Toriyama Dies Age 68

His popular manga inspired numerous television, film and video game adaptations, reaching fans far beyond Japan’s borders.

‘Dragon Ball’ Creator Akira Toriyama Dies Age 68

In Parliamentary Vote, Iranians Vented Their Rage With the Ruling Elite

Whether handing in blank ballots or voting for fringe candidates, analysts say, citizens registered their frustration with the status quo.

In Parliamentary Vote, Iranians Vented Their Rage With the Ruling Elite

‘Biden Brought the Heat’: Our Columnists on the State of the Union

Times Opinion writers rate President Biden’s State of the Union performance.

‘Biden Brought the Heat’: Our Columnists on the State of the Union

Good News and Bad News for Astronomers’ Biggest Dream

The National Science Foundation takes a step (just one) toward an “extremely large telescope.”

Good News and Bad News for Astronomers’ Biggest Dream

The SAT Is Now Fully Digital for the Remote-Learning Generation

The new format cuts nearly an hour out of the exam and has shorter reading passages.

The SAT Is Now Fully Digital for the Remote-Learning Generation

Ireland’s Referendums on Women and Family in the Constitution, Explained

The country will consider two amendments: one to remove the reference to a woman’s domestic duties and another to expand the definition of family.

Ireland’s Referendums on Women and Family in the Constitution, Explained

NYC Restores School Cafeteria Items After Student Uproar Over Cuts

Mayor Eric Adams’s administration reversed course on school menu cuts after an uproar among students over the loss of popular items.

NYC Restores School Cafeteria Items After Student Uproar Over Cuts

Freedom and democracy 'under attack at home and overseas': Biden's State of the Union warning

Joe Biden has said freedom and democracy are "under attack" - both in the US and abroad - as he gave one of the most important speeches of his preside...

Freedom and democracy 'under attack at home and overseas': Biden's State of the Union warning

Passenger jet makes emergency landing after losing tyre on take-off

A United Airlines jetliner bound for Japan made a safe landing in Los Angeles on Thursday after losing a tyre while taking off from San Francisco.

Passenger jet makes emergency landing after losing tyre on take-off

Rupert Murdoch engaged again at 92

Rupert Murdoch is engaged again at the age of 92.

Rupert Murdoch engaged again at 92

Family of American footballer who shot six people to sue NFL over head injuries

The family of a former American footballer who shot dead six people before taking his own life is to sue the NFL because they say his death was caused...

Family of American footballer who shot six people to sue NFL over head injuries

Biden confirms plans to build temporary port on Gaza coast but insists there will be 'no US boots on the ground'

The US military will establish a temporary port on the Gaza coast to increase the flow of humanitarian aid to the beleaguered territory, Joe Biden has...

Biden confirms plans to build temporary port on Gaza coast but insists there will be 'no US boots on the ground'

National Guard to be deployed to New York subway to stop knife and gun crime

New York's governor is to send the National Guard to the New York City subway system to help police in the wake of a spate of high-profile crimes.

National Guard to be deployed to New York subway to stop knife and gun crime

Mother's concoction to combat son's school bullies leaves child in hospital

Police say a woman has been arrested after concocting a drink to stop it from being stolen by school bullies - leaving one child in hospital.

Mother's concoction to combat son's school bullies leaves child in hospital

What the conviction of movie weapons supervisor over fatal shooting means for Alec Baldwin

The trial and conviction of a weapons supervisor over a deadly shooting on a movie set has given Alec Baldwin an unusual window into how his own trial...

What the conviction of movie weapons supervisor over fatal shooting means for Alec Baldwin

Rust weapons supervisor found guilty over fatal shooting on Alec Baldwin film set

The Rust weapons supervisor has been found guilty of involuntary manslaughter following the fatal shooting of the film's cinematographer on set.

Rust weapons supervisor found guilty over fatal shooting on Alec Baldwin film set