Ghosn Is Removed as Chairman of Mitsubishi Motors in New Setback

The board of the Japanese automaker acted after Nissan also removed Carlos Ghosn as chairman and accused him of underreporting his income to the government.

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Matthew Hedges, British Student Accused of Spying, Is Pardoned by U.A.E.

The conviction of Mr. Hedges, and his sentence of life in prison, had been met with outrage in Britain.

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More Than 140 Pilot Whales Are Dead After Mass Beaching in New Zealand

Such mass beachings can happen when whales make navigational mistakes while chasing prey, escaping predators or trying to protect sick members of the group.

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As Migrants Try to Cross U.S. Border, U.S. Closes It

Hundreds of migrants tried to evade police and cross from Tijuana, Mexico, into San Diego. The U.S. Customs and Border Protection Agency responded by firing tear gas and closing the border in both directions. Thousands of migrants from Central America have been living in a shelter in Tijuana.

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Ukraine, After Naval Clash With Russia, Considers Martial Law

Ukraine’s navy says Russia opened fire on its ships in a disputed area in the Black Sea, escalating the conflict between the two nations.

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Hundreds of Migrants Rush U.S. Border in Tijuana

A peaceful march veered out of control as hundreds of migrants tried to evade a Mexican police blockade and reach the border crossing.

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Children of North Korean Mothers Find More Hardship in the South

Often born in rural China, the children of North Korean defectors find they are not welcome in South Korea, where they face language barriers and abuse.

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Killing of Indigenous Man in Chile Spurs Criticism of Security Forces

The killing and a cover-up by the police has intensified anger over a government crackdown against groups fighting to reclaim land.

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How Cheap Labor Drives China’s A.I. Ambitions

If China is the Saudi Arabia of data, its data factories are the refineries, turning raw data into the fuel that can power China’s goal of A.I. supremacy.

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Brexit Deal Has the Backing of E.U. Leaders. What Happens Now?

Prime Minister Theresa May obtained the approval of the other 27 European Union members for Britain’s divorce from the bloc. But she still has hurdles to overcome at home.

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Marching to End Violence Against Women

People around the world are commemorating the U.N.-designated International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.

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Afghanistan Considers Delaying Presidential Election

Officials are discussing delaying April 20’s presidential vote amid disarray in counting votes from last month’s parliamentary balloting.

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Times Insider: How New York Times Journalists Took the Measure of China’s Rising Power

A Q. and A. with our managing editor, Joe Kahn, who spearheaded the China Rules series.

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Syria Urges U.N. to Condemn Rebels After Apparent Chemical Attack

Syria accused rebel forces of launching an attack in Aleppo that sent scores of choking victims to hospitals. Medical officials suspected chlorine had been used.

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At Least 30 Die After Boat Sinks in Lake Victoria in Uganda

The party boat carrying more than 90 people capsized near Kampala overnight, and the death toll is expected to rise, officials said.

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Rio de Janeiro Dispatch: Rio de Janeiro Elevator Attendants ‘Adore’ Their Dying, Chatty Trade

It seemed to be the occupation that automation somehow forgot. But elevator attendants are now losing in droves the jobs they love. When they disappear, so will a sociable slice of the city’s life.

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U.K. and E.U. Leaders Cinch Brexit Divorce Terms

The settlement reached at a summit meeting on Sunday must pass testing parliamentary votes, and leaves deep uncertainties about Britain’s future.

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Leda and the Swan: A Fresco Comes to Life in Pompeii Excavation

An expensive excavation campaign to shore up an at-risk area of the city is a constant font of archaeological discoveries.

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PETA Has a Suggestion for a Village Named Wool

The animal rights group sent a letter asking the English village to change its name to Vegan Wool, provoking surprise and ridicule.

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85 Years Later, Ukraine Marks Famine That Killed Millions

With each passing year, fewer witnesses to the tragedy of the Great Famine of 1932 and 1933, are still alive.

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Retrieving Body of Missionary Killed on Remote Indian Island Is a Struggle

John Allen Chau’s corpse has not been found. Those who have stepped ashore North Sentinel Island have been shot with bows and arrows.

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Mexico’s Incoming Government to Discuss Options to Cope With Migrant Crisis

Leaders of the new government could meet as early as Sunday, under pressure to deal with thousands of migrants at the border awaiting entry to the United States.

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Taiwan’s President Quits as Party Chief After Stinging Losses in Local Races

Results give a big lift to the pro-China Kuomintang, with the presidential election only 14 months away.

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A Big New Airport Shows China’s Strengths (and Weaknesses)

Built in just five years, Beijing’s new airport will be one of the world’s largest. But it might not have been needed if the military hadn’t claimed most of China’s airspace.

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A Case of ‘Catfishing,’ Blackmail and Sexual Abuse Rattles Norway

A 26-year-old man has been accused of impersonating a teenage girl online to lure hundreds of boys into sending him explicit images and of abusing some of them offline.

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Costly Raising of Argentine Submarine May Not Yield Answers or Bodies, Experts Say

Families of some of the 44 crew members who sank with the San Juan want it salvaged, but experts question the operation.

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The World Needs to Quit Coal. Why Is It So Hard?

Coal, the most polluting of energy sources, shows no sign of disappearing three years after the Paris agreement, when world leaders promised decisive action against global warming.

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Armed Men Kidnap 15 Girls in Southeastern Niger

About 50 gunmen seized the girls in a village about six miles from the town center, a local mayor said. There was no immediate claim of responsibility.

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The Website That Shows How a Free Press Can Die

Origo was a popular, independent news outlet that made trouble for Hungary’s far-right leader, Viktor Orban. Relentless pressure changed all that.

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Paris Police Fire Tear Gas and Water Cannons at ‘Yellow Vest’ Protesters

France deployed thousands of police officers to try to contain nationwide protests and road blockades by drivers angry over rising fuel taxes and Emmanuel Macron’s presidency.

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In a Transylvania Town, Bears and Humans Collide at the Dumpster

With their habitat shrinking, brown bears in Baile Tusnad, Romania, have turned to scavenging. Residents sit and gawk, environmentalists want to protect the animals, but hunters just want to hunt.

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In Ireland, Bid to Restore Birthright Citizenship Gains Ground

The public has shown overwhelming support for granting citizenship rights to anyone born in Ireland, but the government is opposing a bill to make this law.

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North and South Korea Get U.N.’s Go-Ahead to Study Joint Rail Project

South Korea has offered to help upgrade the North’s rail network and link it to its own. Now the Security Council has signed off on a joint study of the idea.

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Haitians Furious at Their Government Protest in a Week of Unrest

With thousands marching in the capital, demonstrations have turned into a referendum on the administration of President Jovenel Moïse.

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CANADA LETTER: How China Has Defied Expectations, in Canada and Around the Globe

A new series explores China’s transformation into an economic powerhouse, and how the country’s dramatic rise is reshaping the world

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Clinton Wants Europe to Get Tough on Migration. It Already Has.

Centrist leaders in Europe have cut migration to Europe by about 90 percent already, using the kinds of deterrents belatedly recommended by Hillary Clinton.

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South Korea Loves Plastic Surgery and Makeup. Some Women Want to Change That.

Gender inequality and the global #MeToo movement have fueled ‘Escape the Corset,’ a campaign to cast off the country’s rigid beauty standards.

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Jets, Horses and Bribes: How a Venezuelan Official Became a Billionaire as His Country Crumbled

Alejandro Andrade, a former treasurer in Venezuela’s Socialist government, will be sentenced next week after pleading guilty to receiving more than $1 billion in bribes.

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Activist Who Used Humor to Highlight War is Gunned Down in Syria

Raed Fares’s videos and protest placards drew international attention to the plight of Syrians while angering both the government and extremists.

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Houthi Rebels Ready to Negotiate Control of Key Yemen Port, U.N. Envoy Says

The United Nations sees a deal on the port of Hudaydah as a key first step to a broader end to the Saudi-led war against Iran-allied Houthi rebels.

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A Man’s Last Letter Before Being Killed on a Forbidden Island

John Allen Chau’s letter to his parents from the Andamans lays out a disturbing account of his final days trying to spread Christianity.

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One African Nation Put the Brakes on Chinese Debt. But Not for Long.

Sierra Leone canceled a $300 million airport loan. Then its president changed his tone. Across the continent, Beijing’s money often proves irresistible.

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Trilobites: Beneath Antarctica’s Ice Is a Graveyard of Dead Continents

Data from a European satellite has revealed the tectonic underworld below the frozen southernmost continent.

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Toronto All-Boys School Rocked by Reports of Hazing Assaults

St. Michael’s College School was known for tradition, Catholic faith and elite sports. Then videos of assaults began circulating, leading to students’ arrests.

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Theresa May Takes Her Case for Brexit to the People

The British prime minister’s attempts to win over lawmakers are sputtering, so she is turning to the voters in hopes of raising the pressure.

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Rapper Is Jailed for 12 Days in Russia as a Culture War Spreads

Dmitri Kuznetsov, known as Husky, was sentenced on charges of hooliganism after he tried to serenade fans on the street when a concert was canceled.

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10 Years in Prison for Exaggerating Her Elementary School Record?

A 53-year-old cleaner in Greece is appealing her sentence to the Supreme Court for lying about the time she spent in elementary school: six years instead of five.

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The Saturday Profile: The Woman Putting Australia Into Space

Megan Clark has always thirsted after adventure, and in heading the nation’s first space agency she has definitely set herself a challenge.

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At War: Afghan War Casualty Report: Nov. 16-22

At least 42 security force members were killed during the past week, and 73 civilians died in air strikes, bombings, crossfire and a night raid.

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Jamaica Seeks to Add Reggae to a Unesco Cultural Heritage List

The country is hoping to add the genre to Unesco’s list of the intangible cultural heritage of humanity, an honor that would bring reggae more recognition.

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Scandal Around Billionaire Prime Minister Leaves Czechs in Limbo

Andrej Babis, a bombastic populist, is facing a no-confidence vote after his eldest son claimed to have been abducted to silence his testimony in a fraud case.

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Bombing Inside Afghan Army Base Leaves Dozens Dead or Wounded

The blast occurred during Friday Prayer at a mosque at the military installation in Khost, a southeastern province. The death toll could be more than 20.

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For Some in Hong Kong, New Bridge Has a Downside: ‘That Kind of Tourist’

Since the world’s longest sea bridge opened last month, a deluge of shoppers from mainland China has had a once-quiet suburb up in arms.

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‘We Lost Everything,’ Says U.K. Police Officer Poisoned in Novichok Attack

Detective Sgt. Nick Bailey said his family had to give up all its possessions for fear of contamination, after he was sickened in the assault on Sergei V. Skripal.

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International Herald Tribune: 1918: Belgian King Returns Home After World War I

Belgiums’s royal family received an enthusiastic greeting when they returned to Brussels after World War I, at the head of the country’s troops.

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India and Australia Move to Tighten Bonds to Counter China’s Rise

India’s president, Ram Nath Kovind, is in Sydney this week trying to build ties with Australia as the two countries seek to counter China’s growing clout.

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Karachi Police Stop Attack Meant for Chinese Consulate

All three attackers were killed outside the Chinese compound, and at least two officers are dead, Pakistani officials said. A separatist group claimed responsibility.

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In China, a School Trains Boys to be ‘Real Men’

Employing American football and chest-thumping chants, Tang Haiyan offers an answer to a country that worries that its sons are too coddled and feminine. “We will never cultivate sissies,” he says.

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Letter 82: China Rules, Australian Gift Guide, Art, Asian Malls, Marijuana and Parenting

This week’s Australia Letter rounds up nine can’t-miss journalistic surprises, from suggestions for holiday shopping to an argument Australia is wealthy, but second-rate.

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Hillary Clinton: Migration ‘Lit the Flame’ of Populism in Europe

Mrs. Clinton, in an interview with The Guardian, argued that migration policies contributed to the rise in populism in Europe.

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Saudis Want a U.S. Nuclear Deal. Can They Be Trusted Not to Build a Bomb?

The question of whether Saudi Arabia should be allowed to make its own nuclear fuel has intensified after the Saudi assassination of Jamal Khashoggi and the cover-up that followed.

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Leaning Tower of Pisa Tilts a Little Less (but You’ll Hardly Notice)

Nearly two decades after engineers completed consolidation work to keep the tower from toppling over, officials said its famed tilt had been reduced by 1.5 inches.

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Islanders Who Killed American Have History of Hostility to Outsiders

The Sentinelese, a tribe of Andaman islanders and one of the world’s most enigmatic groups, have had limited interaction with outsiders.

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American-Israeli Teenager Is Sentenced to 10 Years for Bomb Hoaxes

The 19-year-old from southern Israel was a minor when he began his campaign of terror, which forced school evacuations and grounded planes.

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A Brexit Compromise Nobody Likes: What Could Be More English?

After the sputtering of a coup against Prime Minister Theresa May, Britain’s body politic seems to be moving, grudgingly, toward accepting her plan.

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U.K. Panel Finds ‘Litany of Errors’ in Response to Terrorist Attacks

The parliamentary report contained an unusual admission by MI5 that it had failed to track a suspect and concluded that the security services needed to coordinate more.

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6 Men Jailed for Beating American Student to Death in Greece

A court convicted the attackers of assault charges, downgraded from murder, after Bakari Henderson, 22, was beaten, chased and killed on the island of Zakynthos in 2017.

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U.K. Agrees on Brexit Plan With Europe’s Negotiators

The completion of what critics dismissed as a vague and ambiguous political declaration opens the way for the E.U. to approve a larger draft agreement on Sunday.

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U.K.’s Homelessness Problem Is Growing, and Spreading, Report Finds

Statistics released by a nonprofit group say that 320,000 people are homeless and that the phenomenon is increasing most rapidly in the provinces.

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A Chinese Actor Admits Hitting a Woman — and Some Take His Side

After Jiang Jinfu acknowledged that he’d beaten Haruka Nakaura, a Japanese model, not all the reaction on social media was negative.

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Ex-Soldier Gets 5,130 Years in Prison for Guatemala Massacre

Santos López Alonzo, 66, participated in the 1982 killing that all but wiped out a farming village at the height of the civil war, prosecutors said.

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Nissan’s Board Removes Carlos Ghosn as Chairman in Wake of His Arrest

The carmaker had found that Mr. Ghosn had underreported his compensation to the Japanese government for several years.

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Specter of Meddling by Beijing Looms Over Taiwan’s Elections

Officials are increasingly concerned that Beijing’s efforts to influence local elections now include a Russia-style misinformation campaign.

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China Dispatch: A Retro Fashion Statement in 1,000-Year-Old Gowns, With Nationalist Fringe

A movement to revive ancient Chinese clothing now has up to a million followers and government blessing. But the fashion can veer into ethnic chauvinism among China’s dominant Han majority.

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Car Slams Into Group of Children Crossing Road in China, Killing 5 People

The man believed to be the driver of the car that struck the pedestrians was arrested two hours later. The police gave no indication of a possible motive.

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South Korean Church Leader Sentenced to Prison in #MeToo Case

Lee Jae-rock, the founder of Manmin Central Church, was given a 15-year sentence for “habitually” raping female followers who were led to believe he was God.

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Trump Administration Quietly Backs Off on Deporting Vietnamese Immigrants

The White House’s push to deport Vietnamese who came to the United States before 1995 had also resulted in extended immigration detentions. For now, it has eased off.

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‘Spend the Minimum’: How Lion Air Hid Equipment Failures and Beat Regulators

Employees and officials say that long before the deadly crash of Lion Air Flight 610, the Indonesian carrier prioritized rapid growth and political clout over safety.

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Head of Russia’s Military Intelligence Agency Dies

Col. Gen. Igor V. Korobov led the G.R.U. when it hacked into Democratic Party computers and released emails to support Donald Trump’s presidential campaign.

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Amazon Grants Australians Access to Its Main Site

The online retailer will make products from its main website available, reversing a decision that angered its customers earlier this year.

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The Invisible American in a Saudi Prison Cell

The Trump administration vigorously demanded the release of some Americans held prisoner in foreign jails. It has not spoken out publicly about Dr. Walid Fitaihi.

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Justice Department, Wildfire Victims, Markets: Your Tuesday Evening Briefing

Here’s what you need to know at the end of the day.

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Federal Ban on Female Genital Mutilation Ruled Unconstitutional by Judge

In a Michigan case involving members of a small Muslim sect, the court found that only states, not federal prosecutors, could bring charges.

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Short of Their Destination, Caravan Migrants Wrestle With Next Steps

Should they fashion a life in Tijuana, Mexico, or keep their sights — and hopes — trained on the United States?

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Immigration, Brexit, Turkey Trots: Your Wednesday Evening Briefing

Here’s what you need to know at the end of the day.

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Erdogan Didn’t Get All He Hoped in Khashoggi Case, but His Stature Rises

The Turkish president has successfully claimed the moral high ground vacated by President Trump, and he has kept up the pressure on Saudi Arabia.

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Visitors From the Ocean’s Twilight Zone

Researchers recently hauled up specimens from a layer of the world’s seas that contains an abundance of aquatic life.

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As Theresa May Looks to Brussels on Brexit Deal, Europe Makes Its Own Demands

The embattled leader wants to be seen at home as battling for the best arrangement for Britain — while also trying to beat back concerns of other member states.

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Who Is Carlos Ghosn and Why Is He in Trouble?

A titan of the auto industry, Mr. Ghosn was known for cost-cutting and performance-based compensation. His management of his own pay package may be his downfall.

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Yemen Famine May Have Claimed Lives of 85,000 Children

The aid organization Save the Children said the number was a conservative estimate of those under age 5 who may have died of starvation or disease.

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In China, Dolce & Gabbana Draws Fire and Accusations of Racism on Social Media

The Italian luxury brand said its Instagram accounts had been hacked after racist messages purportedly from one of its designers were made public. But some in China aren’t buying that.

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Italy Digs In Its Heels on Its Budget as Europe Reaches for the Stick

The European Union took another step toward punishing Italy for insisting on a heavy-spending budget even while it remains heavily indebted.

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British Academic Is Jailed for Life on Spying Charges in U.A.E.

The severity of the verdict over Matthew Hedges, 31, a postgraduate student, stunned British officials. He has denied the charges.

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Reformed Gang Leader in Denmark Shot Dead Leaving Book Party

Nedim Yasar had been the target of attacks since becoming a prominent voice against gang membership, and had cooperated with a biography.

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Dead Whale’s Stomach Is Found Filled With Trash in Indonesia

A decomposing sperm whale that washed ashore in Indonesia contained hundreds of plastic items, including cups, bags and flip-flops. The nation was ranked as the world’s second-biggest producer of plastic waste in 2015.

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American Is Killed by Bow and Arrow on Remote Indian Island

John Allen Chau had ventured to North Sentinel in the Andaman Sea, where the local tribe have killed outsiders simply for setting foot on their shore.

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Nissan’s Ghosn to Spend at Least 10 More Days in Custody

Though not charged with a crime, the powerful auto executive could stay in detention even longer under Japanese law, likely in spare conditions.

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Critic’s Notebook: Saying Goodbye to the Man Who Brought Australia’s Cafe Culture to Life

The killing of Sisto Malaspina, which is being treated as terrorism, leaves Melbourne grappling with the loss of two lives that capture Australia’s greatest hopes and fears around immigrants and what they bring to our shores.

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Five Takeaways From Our New China Project

Our new series, China Rules, shows how a country mired in poverty beat the odds and managed to become the most powerful modern rival to the United States.

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Pursuits: Shetland Islands: Scenery, Sheep and Knitters Galore on Britain’s Northern Tip

Shetland Wool Week is hailed as the worldwide mecca of knitting festivals but the islands have a rich, complex history beyond that of the textiles industry.

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1,000 Pieces of Plastic Found Inside Dead Whale in Indonesia

Cups, bags, bottles and even two flip-flops were found inside a sperm whale that had washed ashore in Indonesia, one of the world’s largest producers of plastic waste.

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Interpol, Under Pressure From West, Rejects Russian Who Sought to Lead It

The international policing organization chose a South Korean as its next president after Western diplomats lobbied against Aleksandr V. Prokopchuk, a Russian candidate.

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South Korea Signals End to ‘Final’ Deal With Japan Over Wartime Sex Slaves

The painful dispute over the so-called comfort women, which both sides declared settled in 2015, has returned to life.

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Justice Department, Wildfire Victims, Markets: Your Tuesday Evening Briefing

Here’s what you need to know at the end of the day.

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Macedonian Ex-Leader, Facing Prison, Claims to Receive Asylum in Hungary

The trial of Nikola Gruevski on corruption charges had been viewed as a step forward in a region plagued by corruption and ethnic divisions.

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`Dubious Donations’ to German Far-Right Party Are Under Investigation

Prosecutors are looking into a possible campaign finance violation involving a leader of the Alternative for Germany Party.

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U.S. Needs Saudis to Combat ‘Mean, Nasty World,’ Pompeo Says

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said the United States would stand by Saudi Arabia despite the C.I.A’s belief that Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman ordered the killing of the Saudi journalist and U.S. resident Jamal Khashoggi.

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U.S. and Brazil Chose Similar Leaders. It May Lead to Smoother Relations.

President-elect Jair Bolsonaro’s enthusiasm for closer ties with America is among the starkest signs that Brazil’s foreign policy is about to undergo profound changes.

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U.K. ‘Coup’ Against Theresa May Falters. For now.

Hard-line, pro-Brexit Conservatives thought they could force a confidence vote against the prime minister. Then, embarrassingly, their support melted away.

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A Tulip Planned to Rise Above a Gherkin on London’s Skyline

The British architect Norman Foster’s studio has announced plans to raise a skyscraper shaped like an unopened blossom atop a concrete stalk in the city’s financial district.

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Russia, Which Has Tried to Manipulate Interpol, Is Poised to Lead It

The prospect of a Russian presidency ignited lobbying by American and European officials. Rights groups warn it may make Interpol vulnerable to Kremlin influence.

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Trump Stands With Saudi Arabia Despite Khashoggi Killing

“It could very well be that the Crown Prince had knowledge of this tragic event — maybe he did and maybe he didn’t!” President Trump said.

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At Least 50 Killed in Bombing of Afghan Religious Gathering

A suicide bomber targeted a ceremony at a wedding hall near Kabul’s international airport, wounding or killing more than 100 people.

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Nonfiction: A Foreign Policy Realist Challenges America’s Zeal for Intervention

Stephen M. Walt’s “The Hell of Good Intentions” takes a critical look at how Washington has handled international affairs over the last several years.

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Italy Orders Seizure of Migrant Rescue Ship

The order by Italian prosecutors essentially prevents the Aquarius from operating in Italian waters.

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Making gains for women in STEM fields will take more effort

The low number of women in the science and technology fields requires changes in attitudes among parents when girls are young and among men toward the women who choose those jobs.

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A Prominent Art Patron Sets Her Sights on Madrid

The Italian collector and philanthropist Patrizia Sandretto Re Rebaudengo will open a branch of her family’s foundation in the Spanish capital.

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Aruba: Where Women Lead

The number of women in high positions in Aruba is striking, especially at a time when the rise of political leadership by women has flattened.

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Feature: Palm Oil Was Supposed to Help Save the Planet. Instead It Unleashed a Catastrophe.

A decade ago, the U.S. mandated the use of vegetable oil in biofuels, leading to industrial-scale deforestation — and a huge spike in carbon emissions.

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At War: ‘We Are Willing to Die Here’: The Fight for Women’s Rights in Yemen

As war takes a toll on millions of women and girls, local activists are pushing to be included in future peace negotiations.

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Brussels Police Officer Is Stabbed, Officials Say

Some reports said the knife-wielding assailant had shouted “Allahu akbar,” raising fears of an Islamist attack. The officer and the attacker, who was shot, were hospitalized.

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Asian Stocks Post Moderate Drop as They Follow Wall Street Lower

Worries about the tech world that began in the U.S. added to broader concerns about the impact of the trade war between the U.S. and China.

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Police Officers Storm Papua New Guinea Parliament, Demanding Pay

About 300 people descended on the building, destroying property as they demanded to be paid for their work during the annual meeting of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum.

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Xi Visits Philippines to Celebrate ‘Rainbow After the Rain’ With Duterte

President Xi Jinping arrived in Manila amid growing concern that the Philippines’ conciliatory approach to China has backfired.

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Australian Prime Minister Plans To Reduce Immigration, Citing Urban Crowding

Prime Minister Scott Morrison is proposing to reduce the cap on immigration by nearly 30,000 people a year to control what he called runaway congestion in Australian cities.

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Marseille Dispatch: In a ‘French Detroit,’ a Housing Crisis Turns Deadly for Poor

Nervous officials in Marseilles evacuated 1,054 people after a building collapse killed eight in a poor neighborhood. But many more homes are in danger of crumbling, and people live in fear.

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Science Times at 40: The Key to Stopping the Illegal Wildlife Trade: China

The country is a critical market for animal contraband. Some scientists fear the official commitment to conservation may be wavering.

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11 Things We’d Really Like to Know: Will We Survive Climate Change?

Possibly. There is ‘no scientific support for inevitable doom,’ one expert notes.

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11 Things We’d Really Like to Know: How Will We Outsmart A.I. Liars?

For better and worse, humans are only improving their ability to deceive themselves with technology.

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Global Health: Why Don’t We Have Vaccines Against Everything?

Money is just the obvious obstacle. A few diseases, like H.I.V., so far have outwitted both the immune system and scientists.

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11 things we’d Really like to know: Will We Ever Cure Alzheimer’s?

Few drugs have been approved for treatment of this dementia, and none works very well. It has become one of the most intractable problems in medicine.

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Airbnb Ends West Bank Settlement Listings, Causing Uproar in Israel

The home rental site acceded to demands that it no longer list accommodations in Israeli settlements, citing “the dispute between Israelis and Palestinians.”

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California Wildfires, Nancy Pelosi, China: Your Monday Evening Briefing

Here’s what you need to know at the end of the day.

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Theresa May, Onetime Business Foe, Finds Corporate Embrace Amid Brexit Debate

The prime minister found a more receptive audience among business leaders than any others she has faced since unveiling her draft Brexit deal.

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In Bosnia, Entrenched Ethnic Divisions Are a Warning to the World

Long after a vicious civil war, persistent ethnic and nationalist fissures are paralyzing the country. “We have moved backwards, not forward,” says a Muslim firefighter.

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Pakistan Angered by Trump’s Claim That It Does ‘Nothing’ for U.S.

President Trump and Prime Minister Imran Khan of Pakistan traded criticism on Twitter after Mr. Trump defended his decision to withdraw hundreds of millions in aid.

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News Analysis: U.S.-China Clash at Asian Summit Was Over More Than Words

A dispute over trade language meant that members of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum failed to issue a joint document for the first time.

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Saudi King Stands by Crown Prince as Outrage Over Khashoggi Killing Spreads

In his first public remarks since the dissident Jamal Khashoggi was killed in Istanbul last month, King Salman avoided directly mentioning the scandal.

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‘Like a Terror Movie’: How Climate Change Will Cause More Simultaneous Disasters

By the end of this century, some parts of the world could face as many as six climate-related crises at the same time, researchers have concluded.

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Writer of Erotic Novels in China Is Jailed for Producing Gay Pornography

The novelist, known as Tianyi, faces more than a decade in jail, prompting many to criticize the government for going too far in its efforts to block obscene material.

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Netanyahu’s Coalition in Israel Survives, for Now

In a sharp turnaround, two hawkish ministers decided not to resign over the government’s handling of the latest conflict in Gaza, staving off elections.

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U.K. Investigates 3,000 Foreign Medics, After Fake Doctor Is Exposed

A woman practiced medicine for two decades, claiming falsely to have credentials from New Zealand. The case came to light after she tried to defraud a patient.

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Aldyr Schlee, Who Designed the Brazilian Soccer Team’s Iconic Jersey, Dies at 83

Mr. Schlee won a contest, though he was skeptical about the rules: The design had to include the blue, green, white and yellow of the Brazilian flag.

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Global Health: The Fight Against Malaria Has Reached a Standstill

Deaths from the disease plummeted from 2000 to 2013, but are now stuck at over 400,000 a year. Donor giving is flat, and some countries are not doing enough to protect their citizens.

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Hong Kong Activists Face Trial Over 2014 Pro-Democracy Protests

Nine people face jail time for their roles in the Occupy movement that paralyzed Hong Kong’s main business districts for more than two months.

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Needing Growth, Uber Returns to Germany. This Time on Best Behavior.

Uber retreated from many towns in Germany in 2015 after battling regulators. Now the ride-hailing company has re-entered the city of Düsseldorf.

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Years After Brazen Heist, Tip Surfaces About a Picasso Buried in the Woods

A letter pointed to the spot where a painting stolen from a Dutch museum in 2012 could be found. But what, exactly, was under the rock?

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With Sunken Argentine Sub Found, Families Demand Loved Ones’ Remains

“It’s not something I want — it’s something I need,” the mother of one of the lost sailors declared.

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Migrant Caravan Is Just Yards From U.S. Border, but Long Wait Lies Ahead

As many as 10,000 Central Americans may reach Tijuana, Mexico, in the coming weeks. As the city scrambles to provide for them, a shelter has taken on the qualities of an overwhelmed refugee camp.

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Aldyr Schlee, Who Designed the Brazilian Soccer Team’s Iconic Jersey, Dies at 83

Mr. Schlee won a contest, though he was skeptical about the rules: The design had to include the blue, green, white and yellow of the Brazilian flag.

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Netanyahu, Citing Israel’s Security, Tries to Salvage His Government

With members of his ministers threatening to force elections, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel pleaded, “In the middle of a battle, we do not play politics.”

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Trump Says California Can Learn From Finland on Fires. Is He Right?

Like his earlier comments about California’s forest management, President Trump’s remarks about how Finland prepares for wildfires were somewhat misleading.

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Can Marijuana Save This New Zealand Town?

As the country prepares to legalize the production of medicinal marijuana, the economically battered town of Ruatoria — population 750 and falling — hopes to cash in.

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An Ex-Rival and a Protégée Vie to Replace Merkel as German Conservatives’ Leader

With Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany announcing that she won’t run again in 2021, her party’s next leader will have an instant national profile.

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Theresa May: ‘The Next Seven Days Are Critical’

The British prime minister is planning more negotiations in Brussels. At home, she could face a no-confidence vote and rebellion from cabinet ministers.

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War Crimes Suspect Called ‘Rambo’ Is Turned Over to International Court

Alfred Yekatom, a commander in a Central African Republic militia, is wanted on suspicion of war crimes, including murder, deportation and torture of Muslims.

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Times Insider: Too Much Information About Disinformation?

The back story to “Operation InfeKtion,” our opinion department’s three-part video series on Russian disinformation.

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U.S.-China Trade Dispute Leaves Asia-Pacific Forum Without Consensus

The standoff left the gathering of 21 nations in Papua New Guinea without a joint statement to close the event for the first time in its history.

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Rich, Ancient City Is Unearthed in Greece

Archaeologists unearthed Tenea, which is thought to have been founded by Trojans. They also found tombs, coins and urns, among other items, in and around the city.

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Interpol Meets to Select New President After Leader’s Arrest in China

The agency is holding its first general assembly since its president, Meng Hongwei, was detained by China on charges of taking bribes and other crimes.

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Hundreds of Thousands in France Protest Taxes by Blocking Roads

The country’s “Yellow Vest” movement demonstrated nationwide, blocking roads and roundabouts, to register anger about fuel taxes and the loss of purchasing power.

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‘We Were Told That He Did Not Play a Role’ in Khashoggi Killing, Trump Says of Saudi Crown Prince

The president said he would be briefed about the killing of a dissident journalist as he traveled to California to meet with those affected by the wildfires.

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Will Theresa May Be ‘Poleaxed’? The Tories Turn to Poison-Pen Letters

The British prime minister’s critics have triggered an archaic, secretive no-confidence procedure that allows dissatisfied lawmakers to oust the Tory leader.

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Why Is Twitter Cursing a British Conservative Politician?

Amid worries over Britain’s exit from the European Union, Britons took to the social network to unfurl curses against Jacob Rees-Mogg, a prominent supporter of Brexit and a challenger of Prime Minister Theresa May.

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Egyptian Sentenced to Death in Killing of Christian Doctor

A man accused of supporting the Islamic State was convicted in the stabbing death as the militants have targeted Egyptian Christians over their support for President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi.

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Xi and Pence Stake Out Trade Positions in Dueling Speeches at Pacific Rim Forum

The sharp rhetoric at the APEC conference came as President Trump prepared to meet with the Chinese leader at the Group of 20 summit meeting in Argentina amid a trade war.

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Hong Kong Dispatch: A Rural Patch of Hong Kong Where Rare Birds Sing and Developers Circle

A bucolic corner of Hong Kong attracts bird-watchers and bicyclists eager to escape the crowds. But the area is increasingly attractive to developers.

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‘Tell Everyone We Scalped You!’ How Caste Still Rules in India

While India is undergoing tremendous change, caste discrimination is still a force. Those who rebel against are often met with unchecked brutality.

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C.I.A. Concludes That Saudi Crown Prince Ordered Khashoggi Killed

Intelligence officials briefed lawmakers on Capitol Hill this week and offered the agency’s analysis of the assassination and Prince Mohammed’s culpability.

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How the Trump Administration Stepped Up Pursuit of WikiLeaks’s Assange

As American spies worked to collect intelligence on Julian Assange, Justice Department prosecutors took steps that resulted in secret charges.

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Argentine Submarine That Vanished With 44 Aboard Is Found, Navy Says

The San Juan, which went missing a year ago, was found deep in waters off the Valdes Peninsula in Argentine Patagonia, the country’s navy said early Saturday.

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The Kilogram is Dead. Long Live the Kilogram!

After a vote (and a century of research), the standard measure for mass is redefined, and the long reign of Le Grand K is ended.

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Canada Letter: Justin Trudeau’s Official Fixer-Upper

The official home of Canada’s prime minister is in such disrepair that Justin Trudeau wouldn’t live there. But no politician seems willing to do anything about it.

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Assange, Wildfires, Disney: Your Friday Evening Briefing

Here’s what you need to know at the end of the day.

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Families Sue Jordan Over 2016 Deaths of 3 U.S. Green Berets

The soldiers’ fathers accused the kingdom of falsely telling the news media that the Green Berets had provoked the deadly shooting by a base guard.

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In Turkey, Mourning the Dissident Khashoggi While Cracking Down on Dissent

Arab dissidents, journalists and activists honored Jamal Khashoggi in one of Istanbul’s holiest mosques on Friday. But across the city, police made a new round of arrests.

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The Shortlist: What Is America’s Role in the World? Three Authors Offer Very Different Views

In new books, Jeffrey Sachs looks beyond exceptionalism, Michael Beckley describes unrivaled power and Robert Kagan favors pragmatic leadership.

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Chinese City Bans Daytime Dog Walking in a Crackdown on Canines

New rules in Hangzhou also banned large breeds and led to the confiscation of unlicensed dogs.

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American Missing in Mexico Was Killed by Drug Cartel Member, Officials Say

A teacher’s disappearance last month baffled his family and friends. Mexican officials now describe “a cowardly and brutal murder, of a totally innocent person.”

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British Austerity Is ‘Inflicting Unnecessary Misery,’ U.N. Poverty Expert Says

Conservative policies are directly linked to a rise in poverty and the country’s leadership is “a state of denial.”

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As Brexit Options Dwindle, New Momentum for a 2nd Referendum

Theresa May’s plan for Britain to leave the European Union looks unlikely to get through Parliament, leaving few options. That makes a second referendum a real prospect.

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If Gaza Brings Down Netanyahu’s Government, Can He Rise Again?

Already facing possible bribery charges, Israel’s prime minister, a political survivor, is grappling with political fallout over his handling of Gaza.

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Greek Leader’s Efforts to Loosen Church-State Ties Are Met With Skepticism

Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras wants to remove clerics from Greece’s civil service, raising concerns about job security and even national identity.

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The Newest Weapon in Sri Lankan Politics: Chile Powder in the Eyes

For several weeks, the island nation has been paralyzed by a three-way duel involving its top leaders. Friday was yet another day of chaos in Parliament.

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The Saturday Profile: From Encyclopedic Collector to ‘Wikipedian-at-Large’

Mike Dickison was a museum curator when he turned to another form of curating, teaching fellow New Zealanders how to beef up their country’s presence on the website.

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Global Health: Rapid Cure Approved for Sleeping Sickness, a Horrific Illness

Parasites transmitted by tsetse flies travel to the brain, causing paranoia, fury and death. Until now, killing them required hospitalization and harsh drugs.

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At War: Are Killer Robots the Future of War? Parsing the Facts on Autonomous Weapons

Under what circumstances should militaries delegate the decision to take a human life to machines? It’s a moral leap that the international community is grappling with.

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Brexit Deal in Crisis After 2 U.K. Cabinet Ministers Quit

The resignations, which came the morning after Prime Minister Theresa May appeared to have gained cabinet approval for a withdrawal plan, cast doubt on her leadership.

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‘We Only Killed the Bad People’: 2 Khmer Rouge Leaders, Forever Linked

Khieu Samphan, 87, and Nuon Chea, 92, who were convicted of genocide on Friday, once hoped that the world would “let bygones be bygones.”

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North Korea Says It Will Deport American Who Tried To Enter From China

In an apparent gesture of good will, the North said it would release the man, who it said had entered the country illegally a month ago.

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Facing Tensions Close to Home, Japan’s Abe Cements Alliance with Australia

Japan’s prime minister paid homage to Australians killed by Japanese bombs, courting the country amid wariness over China and strained ties with South Korea.

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Theresa May and Her Brexit Deal Are on the Brink. Here’s What We Know.

Ministers resign, the pound wobbles, the prime minister makes a pitch to the public: Here’s where we are amid the rolling chaos over a draft Brexit deal.

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Killing Khashoggi: The Story of a Brutal Saudi Hit Job

An autopsy expert. A lookalike. A black van. Our video investigation follows the movements of the 15-man Saudi hit team that killed and dismembered the journalist Jamal Khashoggi.

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Khmer Rouge’s Slaughter in Cambodia Is Ruled a Genocide

Four decades after the Communist movement killed at least 1.7 million Cambodians, the genocide judgment opens the door for other rulings around the world.

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North Korea Says It Has Tested ‘Ultramodern Tactical Weapon’

North Korea did not identify what weapon was tested, but the development could complicate already stalled talks between the United States and North Korea.

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8 U.N. Peacekeepers Killed in Congo in Area Facing Ebola Outbreak

Twelve Congolese soldiers were also killed in a joint military operation against rebels in Congo’s northeast, which is facing a deadly Ebola outbreak, according to the Security Council.

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At Brexit Crunch Time, Theresa May Takes a Pummeling

The prime minister, who took office with the sole aim of negotiating her country’s withdrawal from the European Union, may not stay in power long enough to finish the job.

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As Migrants Line Up, Hoping for Asylum, a Quiet Day at a Busy California Border

The first members of the migrant caravan have begun seeking asylum interviews. Several thousand are expected by the end of the weekend.

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Defense Lawyer Suggests a Thong Equals Consent — and Ireland Erupts

On Wednesday, hundreds of people in cities around Ireland protested victim blaming in the justice system’s handling of a sexual-assault case.

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California Wildfires, Brexit, Yellowstone: Your Thursday Evening Briefing

Here’s what you need to know at the end of the day.

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Letter 81: Giving Thanks, ‘Ausmerican’ Style

From small towns and juicy mangoes to the rich sounds of Sydney, the Australia bureau has a lot to be thankful for this year.

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Brexit for the Non-Brit: What Is It, and Why Can’t They Get It Done?

The debate has been going on for years — really, since Britain joined the forerunner of the European Union in 1973. Here’s why.

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Former Macedonian Leader Seeks Asylum in Hungary to Avoid Prison

The flight of Nikola Gruevski stoked outrage and threw up another challenge to the European Union.

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European Court Vindicates Aleksei Navalny, Russian Opposition Leader

The European Court of Human Rights ruled Russia acted with political motivations in arresting Aleksei A. Navalny, a foe of President Vladimir V. Putin

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At War: Afghan War Casualty Report: Nov. 9-15

At least 242 security force members were killed during the past week, the latest of more than 28,000 to die in the past four years.

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Watch Live: Theresa May Speaks on Brexit

Prime Minister Theresa May of Britain speaks as her government faces a political crisis over an agreement on a plan to withdraw from the European Union.

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Britons on Twitter: #BrexitShambles, #BrexitChaos

After a dramatic morning for the British government, people in the U.K. took to social media to express their concern about the country’s direction.

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Fists. A Flying Garbage Can. And Maybe, at Last, Negotiations in Sri Lanka

A brawl in Parliament erupts and now the divided government is talking about how to break the political deadlock that has gripped this nation for weeks.

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U.S. Levels Sanctions on 17 Saudis for Alleged Involvement in Khashoggi Killing

The Trump administration announced sanctions against 17 Saudis accused of involvement in the killing of the Saudi dissident Jamal Khashoggi.

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Afghan Military Deaths Since 2015: More Than 28,000

The Afghan president confirmed a much higher death rate for his security forces than previously admitted, but said the Taliban were not winning.

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With Small Steps, Palestinians and Israelis Try to Tackle Gaza’s Ills

The resumption of cease-fire talks after days of violence revived hopes for joint projects on solar energy, sewage treatment and drinking water.

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Saudi Arabia to Seek Death Penalty for Some Accused in Khashoggi Killing

The kingdom’s public prosecutor said the operation was not ordered from the top and had not been intended to leave the dissident dead.

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Scandals Catch Up to Private Chinese Hospitals, After Fortunes Are Made

The Putian network of 8,000 facilities, which expanded rapidly with little government oversight, is facing national outrage and scrutiny over a death and fraud allegations.

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At War: Are Killer Robots the Future of War? Parsing the Facts on Autonomous Weapons

Under what circumstances should militaries delegate the decision to take a human life to machines? It’s a moral leap that the international community is grappling with.

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U.K. Brexit Secretary Dominic Raab Quits

The decision, which came the morning after a tense meeting in which Prime Minister Theresa May gained cabinet approval for her withdrawal plan, cast doubt on her leadership.

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Trump to Raise North Korea Sanctions With Chinese Leader, Pence Says

Vice President Mike Pence said that sanctions would continue against North Korea despite concerns that China is easing enforcement.

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‘It’s Time to Try to Change the Men’: Papua New Guinea’s Epidemic of Abuse

A loose network of makeshift shelters is straining to meet the need in a region where 80 percent of women say they have been beaten by a partner.

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Minister in Charge of Japan’s Cybersecurity Says He Has Never Used a Computer

Yoshitaka Sakurada appeared not to know what a USB drive was, and told lawmakers that when it was necessary to use a computer, “I order my employees or secretaries” to do it.

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Ottawa Dispatch: Justin Trudeau’s Official Home: Unfit for a Leader or Anyone Else

The prime minister’s residence in Canada has been in bad shape for years, but in a country where it’s political poison for officials to spend money on themselves, the renovation debate rages on.

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Lawmakers Push Trump to Act Against China on Uighur Detention

Legislators have introduced bipartisan bills that urge the Trump administration to impose economic sanctions and take other measures to defend Uighurs.

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Who Rules YouTube? Swift? Bieber? Nope. It’s T-Series, a Record Label in India.

In 2016, hundreds of millions of people in India got internet access. They helped make T-Series the most watched YouTube channel in the world.

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How Facebook Wrestled With Scandal: 6 Key Takeaways

An investigation by The New York Times revealed how Facebook fought back against critics during a flood of crises — with delays, denials and an influence campaign in Washington.

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Turkey Calls for International Inquiry in Khashoggi Killing

Jamal Khashoggi was a Saudi dissident killed in a consulate in Istanbul. Turkey is keeping pressure on as Saudi Arabia tries to wrap up its investigation.

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First Wave of Migrants in Caravan Reaches U.S. Border in Tijuana

The caravan traveling from Central America begins arriving in the northern Mexico border city, setting up a potential confrontation with American authorities.

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Overlooked No More: Pandita Ramabai, Indian Scholar, Feminist and Educator

Ramabai traveled around India in the 19th century to give lectures on women’s emancipation and established one of the country’s first women’s shelters and schools.

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Wildfires, Brexit, ‘Toxic’: Your Wednesday Evening Briefing

Here’s what you need to know at the end of the day.

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Cuba Is Pulling Doctors From Brazil After ‘Derogatory’ Comments by Bolsonaro

Brazil’s far-right president-elect, Jair Bolsonaro, said a program that sends thousands of Cuban doctors to underserved regions of his country amounted to “slave labor.”

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News Analysis: Military Competition in Pacific Endures as Biggest Flash Point Between U.S. and China

Trump administration officials are anxious about Beijing’s efforts to assert dominance over Taiwan, the South China Sea and far Pacific islands. They say the U.S. needs to push back.

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Lieberman’s Colorful Career Reaches a Fork. Again.

When Avigdor Lieberman resigned as Israel’s defense minister on Wednesday, it was not the first time he had quit on principle. But he was taking a big risk.

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Delay, Deny and Deflect: How Facebook’s Leaders Fought Through Crisis

Russian meddling, data sharing, hate speech — the social network faced one scandal after another. This is how Mark Zuckerberg and Sheryl Sandberg responded.

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U.K. Cabinet Backs Theresa May’s Brexit Plan

In a rare victory, the prime minister held her party in line. Now, she faces the much tougher task of getting the plan through Parliament.

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U.N. Lifts Sanctions on Eritrea, but Keeps Somalia Arms Embargo

The Security Council’s unanimous decision came after a thaw in relations between Eritrea and its neighbor Ethiopia.

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U.K. Ad Highlighting Plight of Orangutans Is Deemed Too ‘Political’ to Air

The animated commercial for the food retailer Iceland, featuring a baby orangutan, noted that the palm oil industry contributed to the destruction of rain forests and habitats.

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France Says Trump’s Twitter Attack Lacks ‘Common Decency’

A barrage of scathing tweets aimed at the French president, Emmanuel Macron, landed on the third anniversary of the Paris terrorist attacks.

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What Makes Someone French? If You Live in France, We Want to Hear From You

As the divide over French identity deepens, tell us how your views have evolved.

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Qu’est-ce que l’identité nationale ? Si vous habitez en France, nous voulons connaître votre avis

Alors que s’accentuent les divergences sur ce qu’être français représente, dites-nous comment vos opinions ont évolué.

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3 Days Stranded in Siberia? Flight Delays Don’t Come Much Worse Than This

Passengers on an Air France plane that was forced to land at Irkutsk airport in Russia endured a nightmare stay after a replacement plane also developed a fault.

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At War: A Letter to the Army: Don’t Punish the Man Who Led the Mission That Killed My Son

The father of one of the American soldiers killed in Niger last year writes a letter of support for the Army captain who led the fateful mission.

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Behind a Saudi Prince’s Rise, Two Loyal Enforcers

The killing of Jamal Khashoggi has focused attention on two aides to Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who have played key roles in his aggressive acts.

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Israel’s Hawkish Defense Minister Resigns Over Cease-Fire With Hamas

Avigdor Lieberman accused the Netanyahu government of being soft on the unrest in Gaza, calling the truce a “capitulation to terror.”

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Live Briefing: ‘Brexit’ Draft Deal: British Cabinet to Meet

With the Brexit deadline less than five months away, the meeting could make or break Mrs. May’s political career and provide the first true test of whether she can avoid a chaotic “no-deal” Brexit.

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Another Twist in Sri Lanka: Parliament Votes Rajapaksa Out

Lawmakers passed a raucous no-confidence vote against former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, saying he must step down as prime minister. Now all eyes are on the president who appointed him.

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First Rohingya Are to Be Returned to Myanmar Killing Grounds

More than 2,000 Rohingya Muslim refugees are set for repatriation from neighboring Bangladesh, many of them unwillingly. The United Nations calls it a “clear violation” of international principles.

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Australian Self-Reliance Slips on an Onion

Australians collectively freaked out after Bunnings Warehouse, a chain of hardware stores, upended tradition and suggested people put onions on the bottom and not the top of their sausage sandwiches.

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Brexit Could Leave Wedding Bouquets Stuck at the Border

From greenhouses in Kenya to auction houses in the Netherlands to florists in London, the shipment of flowers highlights Brexit’s potential disruption to trade.

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A Battle in Gaza Neither Side Wanted Ends Quickly

A fight that began with a botched Israeli raid drew intense fire but few deaths as both sides tried to limit casualties. By Tuesday, it was over.

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California Wildfires, Amazon, Midterms: Your Tuesday Evening Briefing

Here’s what you need to know at the end of the day.

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What to Know About Gaza’s Latest Flare-Up

The latest flare-up in the slow burning conflict between Israel and Hamas highlights a larger conflict. Here's what to know.

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U.N. Rights Officials Criticize China Over Muslim Internments

Human rights officials and experts condemned regulations on Chinese re-education camps as a violation of international law and criminalized basic rights.

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Merkel Joins Macron in Calling for a European Army ‘One Day’

After another strained meeting with President Trump, Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany calls for a European army to reduce dependence on the United States.

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New Questions Swirl Over Boeing on Updated 737 Model That Crashed

The airplane manufacturer did not provide airlines and pilots with full information about a new emergency system on the plane.

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Sri Lanka’s President Finally Checked: Court Rules to Bring Back Parliament

On Tuesday, the Supreme Court issued an interim order against the president, preventing him from firing the Parliament.

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Suspect Who Looks Like Ross From ‘Friends’ Is Arrested

It was a routine case save for one detail: The accused thief bore an uncanny resemblance to the actor David Schwimmer.

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Papua New Guinea Is Rich in Resources but Poor in Health

The Pacific nation hoped that hosting the APEC summit meeting would elevate its international profile, but a national health crisis threatens to overshadow it.

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After Grief and Defiance, Arts Help Process 2015 Paris Attacks

Three years after the terrorist attacks that killed 130 people, films, novels and memoirs allow survivors and others make some sense of what happened.

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The First Thanksgiving

Recently arrived refugees in the United States prepare to cook the most American of feasts.

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Britain and E.U. Agree on a Plan for Brexit

The draft agreement is being reviewed by Conservative cabinet members before a full meeting on Wednesday.

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In Prison for 16 Years, and Still Waiting for a Verdict

The case of Daniel García, charged with murder, exemplifies many flaws of Mexico’s old justice system. An overhaul of the system has helped others — but not him.

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Erdogan Presses for Answers From Saudi Prince in Khashoggi Killing

The Turkish president expressed frustration to reporters, saying the de facto leader of Saudi Arabia had done nothing to expose the truth about the dissident’s death.

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U.N.’s Expert on ‘Extreme Poverty’ Is Investigating Britain. Why?

Normally, Philip Alston spends his time in the developing world. But the United Nations expert on extreme poverty sees Britain as the ideal test case of the effects of “self-imposed austerity.”

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Australia’s Prime Minister ‘Surprised’ by State’s Secret Deal With China

The state of Victoria signed on with China’s Belt and Road initiative at a time when intelligence officials are concerned about Beijing’s influence.

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U.S. Declines to Sign Declaration Discouraging Use of Cyberattacks

The Trump administration, leery of limiting its options, chose not to sign on to the nonbinding pact put forward by President Emmanuel Macron of France.

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California Wildfires, Elections, Nafta: Your Monday Evening Briefing

Here’s what you need to know at the end of the day.

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‘Tell Your Boss’: Recording Is Seen to Link Saudi Crown Prince More Strongly to Khashoggi Killing

A Saudi operative’s comments to a royal aide after the killing of the journalist Jamal Khashoggi is among the strongest evidence yet tying Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to his death.

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My Moments With Stan

Brian Michael Bendis reflects on the first time he met Stan Lee and how Mr. Lee inspired him in his two-decade career at Marvel Comics.

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A ‘Time Capsule’ for Scientists, Courtesy of Peter the Great

A Russian zoological museum filled with centuries-old specimens finds renewed relevance in the age of genetics.

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‘Patriotism Is the Exact Opposite of Nationalism,’ Macron Says

President Emmanuel Macron of France spoke about the dangers of nationalism in a speech commemorating the anniversary of the armistice that ended World War I. In attendance was President Trump, who recently called himself a nationalist.

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Merkel Antagonist Quits Party Post but Stays On as Interior Minister

Horst Seehofer’s announcement that he would step down as head of his Bavarian conservative party comes after a similar decision by Chancellor Angela Merkel.

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Rockets Are Fired From Gaza Into Israel After Killing of Palestinian Fighters

A covert operation that apparently went awry on Sunday has been followed by retaliatory escalation, with rocket launches from Gaza and airstrikes from Israel.

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Stimulus Plan or Populist Giveaway? Italy’s Budget Sets Up Clash With E.U.

How best to invigorate the country’s economy has reanimated a wrenching debate in Europe about whether it is better to spend or cut in the face of stagnation.

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China, After Outcry, Reinstates Ban on Rhino and Tiger Parts in Medicine

The State Council said in a rare concession that it had decided to postpone an order to undo a 25-year prohibition on the trade.

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In North Korea, Missile Bases Suggest a Great Deception

President Trump says the nuclear threat from North Korea is over. New satellite images of 16 hidden ballistic missile bases suggest that it has worsened since his summit meeting.

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Taliban Slaughter Elite Afghan Troops, and a ‘Safe’ District Is Falling

Elite forces were sent to rescue Jaghori District from a determined assault by insurgents. Within days, most of the American-trained commandos were dead.

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U.S. Navy Carrier Suffers Second Aircraft Crash in Weeks

An F/A 18 Hornet, assigned to the U.S.S. Ronald Reagan, on Monday crashed into the sea northeast of the Philippines. The two aviators inside the plane were rescued.

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APEC Host Country Has Few Good Roads, but It Has Maseratis

The Pacific nation of Papua New Guinea is in the global spotlight as world leaders gather for the annual Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit meeting.

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Portugal Dispatch: This Town Once Feared the 10-Story Waves. Then the Extreme Surfers Showed Up.

The residents of Nazaré used to think the immense waves that broke against town’s cliffs were deadly to any who braved them. Today, those same waves have made the town a surfers’ mecca.

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Australian Woman Accused of Spiking Strawberries With Needles

The tampering fueled a nationwide panic that severely hurt the industry, prompted copycat incidents and led some stores to stop stocking the fruit.

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Deadly Israeli Gaza Raid Threatens Nascent Cease-Fire

A covert mission apparently went awry on Sunday, leaving one Israeli soldier and at least seven Palestinians dead and setting off a flurry of rocket fire and airstrikes.

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Canada’s Message to Teenagers: Marijuana Is Legal Now. Please Don’t Smoke It.

Canadian teenagers use more marijuana than youths anywhere else in the world. The government hopes legalization will change that.

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Poland’s Leaders March With Far-Right Groups on Independence Day

The president said the 100th anniversary of Polish independence was “for everyone.” The march included the far right and omitted opposition leaders.

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In China, Desperate Patients Smuggle Drugs. Or Make Their Own.

Despite health insurance, terminally ill patients have to hunt around the world and on the internet for ways to stay alive.

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France’s Mayors, Feeling the Pinch, Lead a Quiet Rebellion and Quit

More than 150 rural mayors have left this year, saying they feel abandoned by the state in the face of shrinking revenues, declining populations and reforms initiated by President Emmanuel Macron.

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Saudis Close to Crown Prince Discussed Assassinating Enemies a Year Before Khashoggi Killing

During discussions in Riyadh in 2017, Saudi intelligence officials discussed hiring private companies to kill the head of Iran’s Quds force and other Iranian operatives.

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Trump’s Nationalism Rebuked at World War I Commemoration

As world leaders marked the 100th anniversary of the armistice that ended the Great War, President Emmanuel Macron of France declared that “nationalism is a betrayal of patriotism.”

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Young Activists Go Missing in China, Raising Fears of Crackdown

The Communist Party appears to be redoubling efforts to quash a movement for workers’ rights that has spread across Chinese campuses.

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Iranians Fear Medicine Shortages as U.S. Tightens Sanctions

Harsh restrictions against doing business with Iran have made it nearly impossible for pharmaceutical companies to continue working in the country.

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Alibaba Had Another Big Singles Day. The Party May Not Last.

China’s slowing economic growth and weakening consumer sentiment pose a challenge to an e-commerce giant with its own problematic ambitions.

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Remembering the End of World War I, in Photos

World leaders and ordinary citizens alike commemorated the 100th anniversary of the armistice that ended World War I. Here are the best images of the day.

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How China Creates Cancer Refugees

A rural resident in China is 30 percent more likely to die after a cancer diagnosis than an urban resident. Three rural families trying to beat these odds — “cancer refugees” — share their stories of battling the disease far from home and the financial ruin it causes.

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Russia Dispatch: In Russian Village Swallowed by Sand, Life’s a Beach. Just Not in a Good Way.

Shoyna, a fishing village in the frigid far north, is slowly vanishing under dunes that engulf entire houses. For children, home is now a giant sandbox. Adults have to “say goodbye to my high heels.”

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Watch Rocket Lab Try to Launch an Electron Rocket to Orbit From New Zealand

The company aims to complete its first commercial mission to space, a harbinger of a new breed of rocket that is small, cheap and able to be launched frequently.

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Britain’s Equal Pay Day Highlights Gender Gap

Groups around the world highlight a gender gap by noting the day of the year — in Britain, it’s Nov. 10 — when women would start working without pay, relative to men’s annual earnings.

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Rome Mayor Acquitted on Lying Charge, to Relief of Five Star Movement

The long-running corruption case had threatened both her political career and the credibility of her anti-establishment party.

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Ma Jian, Exiled Chinese Novelist, Hails Appearance as Victory for Rights

The temporary cancellation of his appearance at a literary festival had been seen as the latest sign of erosions of freedom in Hong Kong.

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Mexico Gave the Migrant Caravan a Warm Welcome. It Wasn’t Always This Way.

A caravan of Central American migrants has left Mexico City, bound for the U.S. border. The group has forced a reckoning in Mexico over the treatment of migrants.

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Afghanistan Is the World’s Polio Capital. These Afghans Hope to Fix That.

These Afghans Are Trying to Fix That.

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Turkey’s President Says Recordings Linked to Jamal Khashoggi Have Been Given to U.S.

The recordings would be another piece of evidence in the October murder of the journalist, which President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has accused Saudi Arabia of carrying out.

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Brazil’s Far-Right Leader Wants to Scale Back Protections for Amazon

“Where there is indigenous land,” newly elected President Jair Bolsonaro has said, “there is wealth underneath it.”

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After Thousand Oaks Shooting, International Readers Question America's Gun Laws and Culture

Our international readers ask Americans to explain gun violence and share their own theories on why it is so common in the United States.

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Trump Meets With Macron Amid Tension Over European Security

President Trump sat down with President Emmanuel Macron of France in Paris before ceremonies commemorating the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I.

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Can Europe’s Liberal Order Survive as the Memory of War Fades?

As leaders commemorate the end of World War I, some of the same forces that threatened democracy and peace 100 years ago are resurgent today.

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What You Need to Know About Boeing’s 737 Max

This popular passenger jet was recently involved in the Lion Air fatal crash. If you’re worried about flying one on your next trip, here is a quick guide to the plane and the airlines that fly it.

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A Joyous Letter Speaks of War’s End

A 100-year-old letter from a New York City police officer to one of his men overseas describes the moment the city heard that World War I was over.

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Wildfires, Thousand Oaks, Elections: Your Friday Evening Briefing

Here’s what you need to know at the end of the day.

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Canada Letter: Americans Cast Their Ballots. The World Had Questions.

Sarah Lyall, author of the Abroad in America newsletter, reflects on explaining the midterm elections to a global audience

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Tensions Ease in Gaza, Allowing Money and Fuel to Roll In

But the relaxation of the embargo presents risks for the leaders of both Israel and Hamas, and it has been denounced by the Palestinian Authority.

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Car Bombs Kill at Least 20 in Somalia’s Capital

The Islamic extremist group the Shabab claimed responsibility.

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What We Know About the Lion Air Flight 610 Crash

The new plane’s automated systems may have played a role, but the precise cause remains unknown.

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Past Tense: In Photos Unpublished for 100 Years, the Joy of War’s End on Armistice Day

As crowds gathered in New York, Paris and London, photographers captured the public’s jubilant mood.

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Britain’s Brexit Endgame Is Close. Here’s How It May Play Out.

Prime Minister Theresa May is walking a very fine line to get a deal done. The resignation of another minister illustrated how hard it is going to be.

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The Saturday Profile: Justice, Italian Style: 9 Years, 13 Trials and Few Answers

The death of her brother in police custody has turned Ilaria Cucchi into a prominent and admired rights activist. But the sprawling case continues to grind through the courts.

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Looking to History and Recent Events, German Leaders Defend Democracy and Pluralism

On a date freighted with historic meaning, Germany’s president calls for “an enlightened patriotism,” or national pride without bigotry.

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Sri Lanka President Dissolves Parliament Amid Power Struggle

The president of Sri Lanka, Maithripala Sirisena, dissolved the country’s parliament on Friday after weeks of political turmoil.

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A Somber World War I Memorial in London Seeks to Finally Lay the Fallen to Rest

The display of 72,396 shrouds, dedicated to soldiers killed in France on the battlefields of the Somme, is tied to the 100th anniversary of the war’s armistice.

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3 Car Bombs Explode in Front of Hotel in Somalia's Capital

Three car bombs by Islamic extremists exploded outside a hotel in the capital, Mogadishu, killing at least 10 people and injuring 15, said police.

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At War: Remembering World War I, 100 Years Later

Nov. 11 marks 100 years since the signing of the armistice that ended World War I. Readers share how their families commemorated the centennial.

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The Courage and Folly of a War That Left Indelible Scars

During World War I, millions died, empires crumbled, nations were formed and maps were redrawn in ways that reverberate mightily a century later.

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At War: Afghan War Casualty Report: Nov. 02-08

At least 118 security force members were killed during the past week as fighting spread to nine provinces, mostly in the south.

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Fact Check of the Day: Fact-Checking Trump’s Claims About the Chinese Economy

At a news conference, the president answered a question about healing national divides by saying, falsely, that he had forced China to back down from a plan to strengthen its manufacturing industry.

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Caravan Walks Quietly On, U.S. Opposition a Distant Rumble

She’s slept on the ground, eaten handouts and walked for miles. But after weeks traveling with her children, Ani Alvarado is not turning back. “I get used to whatever.”

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At War: The War Stories Their Families Never Forgot

Readers share stories from World War I of death and trauma, as well as tales of love, mischief and happiness that have been passed down through their families.

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Melbourne Stabbing Spree Leaves One Dead

The police shot and arrested a man who attacked pedestrians on a busy shopping strip, after emerging from a car that then burst into flames.

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K-Pop Band BTS Is Dropped From Japanese TV Show Over T-Shirt

An appearance by the South Korean band was canceled because of a T-shirt one of its members once wore, featuring a photo of the bombing of Nagasaki.

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Somali Pirates, a Kidnapping, Then a Facebook Message

A journalist who was held captive for years exchanged messages with a man who has been charged with his hostage taking.

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Imelda Marcos Is Sentenced to Decades in Prison for Corruption

The Philippines’ flamboyant former first lady, who is 89 years old, can appeal the sentence and is unlikely to actually see jail time.

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News Analysis: Macron Hopes WWI Ceremonies Warn of Nationalism’s Dangers. Is Anyone Listening?

Emmanuel Macron, the French president, hoped his carefully orchestrated centennial of the Armistice would bolster his vision for “more Europe.” But it may underscore his increasing isolation.

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At Doomed Flight’s Helm, Pilots May Have Been Overwhelmed in Seconds

As American and Indonesian investigators puzzle through clues of troubles that befell Flight 610, they are finding not a single lapse but a cascade of issues.

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Letter 80: Taylor Swift, Donald Trump and an America That Confounds the World

What I saw in Tuesday’s midterms and Taylor Swift’s no-holds-barred Sydney concert: Important context for all of us trying to figure out what’s going on in the U.S. of A.

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California Shooting, Elections, Matthew Whitaker: Your Thursday Evening Briefing

Here’s what you need to know at the end of the day.

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Senator Urges Trump to Ease Ban on Aid Workers Traveling to North Korea

Senator Edward J. Markey praised President Trump’s attempt at diplomacy with the North but also said that “the humanitarian situation in North Korea is far too dire for these draconian policies.”

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Jean Mohr, 93, Photographer Who Found Heart Amid Bleakness, Dies

He toured the world, often to record the aftermath of calamity, and collaborated on books with acclaimed writers.

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At China’s Internet Conference, a Darker Side of Tech Emerges

The World Internet Conference in Wuzhen, China, has long showcased flashy new tech. This year, discussions also dealt with counterterrorism, data breaches and surveillance.

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‘A Game of Chicken’: U.S. and China Are Risking a Clash at Sea

A recent near miss underscored the perils in the South China Sea, where the American and Chinese navies are increasingly challenging each other.

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Bribery Charges Urged Against Four Close to Netanyahu in Submarine Case

Israel bought German submarines and missile boats. The police say several of the prime minister’s associates were bribed to help clinch the deal.

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Prince Charles Says He’ll Temper His Opinions as King

Speaking in a BBC documentary, the heir to the British throne said it was “complete nonsense” to think he would continue his activism on subjects such as climate change.

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Trudeau Apologizes for Canada’s Turning Away Ship of Jews Fleeing Nazis

In 1939, Canada refused desperate pleas for asylum by the captain of the St. Louis, a ship with more than 900 passengers. Most were Jews fleeing Germany.

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At Least 47 Die in Zimbabwe When Buses Collide

One of the buses tried to pass two large trucks on a stretch of the road where overtaking is prohibited, an official said.

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Hong Kong Venue Pulls Out as Host of Events Featuring Exiled Chinese Writer

Ma Jian, whose new novel “China Dream” is a satire of totalitarianism, accused the venue of “turning a literary festival into a political matter.”

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Beijing Dispatch: Historic Preservation or Just Ripping Out a Way of Life in Beijing?

A renovation campaign in Beijing’s historic neighborhoods has left a tear in the fabric of urban life. Preservationists, and local residents, are ambivalent about the results.

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In Bipartisan Pleas, Experts Urge Trump to Save Nuclear Treaty With Russia

Mr. Trump has said the United States will quit the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty signed with Russia in 1987. Each accuses the other of violations.

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Police Respond to Shooting at Dance Hall in Thousand Oaks

The authorities said they still didn’t know much about the victims or the suspect after the shooting at a country music venue near Los Angeles.

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Arthur B. Culvahouse Jr., Trump’s Pick for Ambassador to Australia, Offers Direct Line to President

Mr. Culvahouse is the third candidate the White House as selected to fill the post in two years.

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Pakistani Christian Freed After Being Cleared in Blasphemy Case

Asia Bibi, who had been on death row for eight years, was released from a women’s prison in central Pakistan and flown to Islamabad late Wednesday.

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