https://www.nytimes.com en-us Copyright 2026 The New York Times Company Mon, 26 Oct 2026 13:20:27 +0000 Mon, 26 Oct 2026 13:14:20 +0000 https://static01.nyt.com/images/misc/NYT_logo_rss_250x40.png https://www.nytimes.com https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/25/world/americas/brazil-election-president-lula-bolsonaro.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/25/world/americas/brazil-election-president-lula-bolsonaro.html President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva triumphed over Flávio Bolsonaro, the eldest son of the right-wing leader he defeated four years ago. Ana Ionova and Adam B. Ellick Mon, 26 Oct 2026 13:06:58 +0000 United States International Relations Politics and Government Corruption (Institutional) Elections Social Media Organized Crime Gangs Democracy (Theory and Philosophy) WhatsApp Inc Bolsonaro, Flavio Bolsonaro, Jair (1955- ) Da Silva, Luiz Inacio Lula Brazil Latin America United States Alexandre Schneider/Getty Images https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/26/world/americas/brazil-election-lula-win-what-to-know.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/26/world/americas/brazil-election-lula-win-what-to-know.html President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva won a fourth term, halting a string of conservative victories in Latin America. His opponent disputed the result. Ana Ionova, Adam B. Ellick and Yan Zhuang Mon, 26 Oct 2026 10:31:14 +0000 Da Silva, Luiz Inacio Lula Bolsonaro, Flavio Brazil Elections Politics and Government Amanda Perobelli/Reuters President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of Brazil delivered his victory speech on Sunday after the election. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/26/podcasts/the-headlines/brazil-election-trumps-midterm-attacks.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/26/podcasts/the-headlines/brazil-election-trumps-midterm-attacks.html Plus, can a three-hour documentary lead the box office? Tracy Mumford, Will Jarvis, Margaret Kadifa, Jake Lucas and Julian E. Barnes Mon, 26 Oct 2026 10:00:19 +0000 United States Politics and Government Midterm Elections (2026) Trump, Donald J Brazil internal-open-access-audio Brian Snyder/Reuters Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, the Workers’ Party (PT) candidate for presidential re-election, speaks alongside his wife, Rosangela “Janja” da Silva, and Vice President Geraldo Alckmin after winning the presidential runoff election, in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on Sunday. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/26/world/middleeast/israel-election-stakes.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/26/world/middleeast/israel-election-stakes.html Supporters and opponents of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have expressed intense anxieties about isolation abroad, security at home and the future of Israel’s identity. David M. Halbfinger Mon, 26 Oct 2026 10:30:57 +0000 Defense and Military Forces Israel-Gaza War (2023- ) Politics and Government Israeli Settlements Orthodox Judaism Palestinians Legislatures and Parliaments Supreme Court of Israel Netanyahu, Benjamin Israel West Bank United States Avishag Shaar-Yashuv for The New York Times Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel’s prime minister, speaking to supporters in the food court of a shopping mall in Holon, Israel, during a campaign visit this month. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/26/world/middleeast/iran-war-new-attacks-diplomacy.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/26/world/middleeast/iran-war-new-attacks-diplomacy.html A rare joint visit to Tehran is expected by Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan amid reports that the U.S. and Israel are drawing up plans to renew their war on Iran. Erika Solomon, Vivian Nereim and Adam Rasgon Mon, 26 Oct 2026 12:56:51 +0000 Tehran (Iran) Iran Saudi Arabia Turkey Pakistan United States Israel Middle East US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026) International Relations Supreme National Security Council (Iran) Mohammed Salem/Reuters Mohsen Rezaei, the head of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, in July. He will meet with a delegation from countries in the Mecca Pact to discuss conflict in the region, according to an Iranian official. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/26/us/politics/the-11-midterm-races-that-could-shape-the-progressive-movements-future.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/26/us/politics/the-11-midterm-races-that-could-shape-the-progressive-movements-future.html The left says its populist message can attract moderates and conservatives in addition to liberals. That theory will be put to the test in a series of competitive races on Election Day. Kellen Browning Mon, 26 Oct 2026 09:01:41 +0000 Democratic Socialists of America Sanders, Bernard Nixon, Angela (1984- ) El-Sayed, Abdul Jackson, Troy D (1968- ) Flanagan, Peggy (1979- ) Rutinel, Manny (1994- ) Brooks, Bob (1973- ) Ocasio-Cortez, Alexandria Dunlap, Matthew (1964- ) Forstag, Sam Pearson, Justin J (1994- ) Elections, Senate Elections, House of Representatives Midterm Elections (2026) Trump, Donald J Progressivism (Theory and Philosophy) The New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/26/us/politics/whos-winning-the-race-for-congress.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/26/us/politics/whos-winning-the-race-for-congress.html It’s Oct. 26 — eight days from the midterms. Here’s the state of play. Patricia Mazzei Mon, 26 Oct 2026 09:02:28 +0000 Midterm Elections (2026) Trump, Donald J Republican Party Democratic Party United States Politics and Government Campaign Finance Polls and Public Opinion https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/26/magazine/ai-companies-law-regulations.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/26/magazine/ai-companies-law-regulations.html Five experts on how best to limit a rapidly evolving technology. Emily Bazelon Mon, 26 Oct 2026 09:01:36 +0000 Artificial Intelligence Regulation and Deregulation of Industry Law and Legislation Computer Security Anthropic AI LLC Hugging Face Inc OpenAI Labs Bores, Alex Cowen, Tyler Kokotajlo, Daniel https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/26/magazine/how-silicon-valley-stole-the-future.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/26/magazine/how-silicon-valley-stole-the-future.html A.I. will reshape our world. But does that mean the people who make the technology get to control our imagination, too? Linda Kinstler Mon, 26 Oct 2026 09:02:08 +0000 Artificial Intelligence United States Politics and Government Democracy (Theory and Philosophy) Anthropic AI LLC Carnegie Corp of NY Meta Platforms Inc Altman, Samuel H Amodei, Dario Bell, Daniel A Zuckerberg, Mark E https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/26/technology/anthropic-going-public-stakes.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/26/technology/anthropic-going-public-stakes.html Anthropic sits atop a pyramid of business partners and suppliers, making it a barometer of the broader economy. Its initial public offering will have widespread implications. Erin Griffith and Lauren Hirsch Mon, 26 Oct 2026 09:02:15 +0000 Artificial Intelligence Initial Public Offerings Computers and the Internet Computer Chips Stocks and Bonds Data Centers Anthropic AI LLC San Francisco (Calif) https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/26/science/what-happened-to-the-neanderthals.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/26/science/what-happened-to-the-neanderthals.html Scientists now know that they shared many of the sophisticated abilities of Homo sapiens. So why are we the only humans left standing? Carolyn Y. Johnson Mon, 26 Oct 2026 09:00:45 +0000 Neanderthal Man Archaeology and Anthropology Genetics and Heredity Denisova Hominid Stringer, Christopher B Hawks, John Akey, Joshua M John Reader/Science Source https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/26/world/asia/china-communist-party-xi-forever-purge.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/26/world/asia/china-communist-party-xi-forever-purge.html The Chinese leader Xi Jinping, who is likely preparing to secure a fourth term in power in 2027, has complained that officials cannot be trusted. Chris Buckley Mon, 26 Oct 2026 13:14:20 +0000 Politics and Government Bribery and Kickbacks Central Commission for Discipline Inspection (Communist Party of China) Communist Party of China Wang Qishan Xi Jinping Zhang Youxia (1950- ) China Chongqing (China) Ng Han Guan/Associated Press President Xi Jinping of China is expected to secure a fourth term as leader of the ruling Communist Party next year. He has warned that too many officials fail to faithfully carry out his orders. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/26/climate/glass-skyscrapers-heat-climate-change.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/26/climate/glass-skyscrapers-heat-climate-change.html They’re transforming cities with million-dollar views and a message of modernity. But climate change makes cooling them tricky and costly. Chico Harlan, Zunaira Saieed and Mira Rojanasakul Mon, 26 Oct 2026 09:00:54 +0000 Buildings (Structures) Building (Construction) Sustainable Living Real Estate (Commercial) Global Warming Windows Air Conditioning Architecture Energy Efficiency Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) Dubai (United Arab Emirates) London (England) https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/25/world/americas/machado-venezuela-return.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/25/world/americas/machado-venezuela-return.html After nearly 10 months in exile, Ms. Machado, a Nobel laureate, came back to challenge leaders who have sidelined her and press for new elections. Julie Turkewitz, Edward Wong and Adam Entous Mon, 26 Oct 2026 11:56:41 +0000 Machado, Maria Corina Venezuela Rodriguez, Delcy (1969- ) Politics and Government United States International Relations Federico Parra/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images Ms. Machado greetings supporters in Caracas on Sunday. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/26/world/europe/ukraine-russia-pows-prisoners.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/26/world/europe/ukraine-russia-pows-prisoners.html Much has been said about how Ukraine should treat Russian prisoners of war. Less attention has been paid to the emotional struggle for the Ukrainians tasked with that work. Cassandra Vinograd and Oksana Parafeniuk Mon, 26 Oct 2026 09:58:09 +0000 Russian Invasion of Ukraine (2022) Prisoners of War War Crimes, Genocide and Crimes Against Humanity Defense and Military Forces Geneva Conventions International Committee of the Red Cross United Nations Russia Ukraine Oksana Parafeniuk for The New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/26/world/europe/helicopters-drones-apache-shahed-russia-iran.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/26/world/europe/helicopters-drones-apache-shahed-russia-iran.html The U.S. Army is training Apache pilots to shoot down drones as militaries around the world assess the efficacy of 20th-century technologies in a new era. Michael Schwirtz Mon, 26 Oct 2026 10:00:51 +0000 Drones (Pilotless Planes) Russian Invasion of Ukraine (2022) US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026) United States Defense and Military Forces United States Army Helicopters Military Aircraft Bavaria (Germany) Germany Iran Russia Strait of Hormuz Lena Mucha for The New York Times An Apache helicopter hovering during Operation Skyfall II at the Grafenwöhr Training Area in Germany. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/26/opinion/india-modi-students-protests.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/26/opinion/india-modi-students-protests.html Young people have revived the country’s glorious tradition of nonviolent dissent. Lydia Polgreen and Abhishek Khedekar Mon, 26 Oct 2026 13:07:33 +0000 India Education Voting and Voters Democracy (Theory and Philosophy) Demonstrations, Protests and Riots Youth Modi, Narendra Bharatiya Janata Party Abhishek Khedekar for The New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/26/briefing/israels-future.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/26/briefing/israels-future.html We look at what’s at stake in tomorrow’s elections. Sam Sifton Mon, 26 Oct 2026 10:51:33 +0000 internal-storyline-no internal-open-access-from-nl Israel Voting and Voters Netanyahu, Benjamin Eisenkot, Gadi Jack Guez/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images; Pool photo by Ronen Zvulun Gadi Eisenkot and Benjamin Netanyahu. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/25/us/marci-webber-mental-hospital-lindsay-clancy.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/25/us/marci-webber-mental-hospital-lindsay-clancy.html Marci Webber was institutionalized after being convicted by reason of insanity for killing her 4-year-old daughter. For years she has said she is cured and should be freed. Shaila Dewan Mon, 26 Oct 2026 11:36:50 +0000 Mental Health and Disorders Deaths (Fatalities) Psychiatry and Psychiatrists Depression (Mental)