https://www.nytimes.com en-us Copyright 2026 The New York Times Company Tue, 28 Jul 2026 08:36:35 +0000 Tue, 28 Jul 2026 08:35:09 +0000 https://static01.nyt.com/images/misc/NYT_logo_rss_250x40.png https://www.nytimes.com https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/27/us/politics/trump-iran-talks-negotiations.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/27/us/politics/trump-iran-talks-negotiations.html Iran denied President Trump’s claim that it wants to talk, and gave no sign that it would make concessions or speak directly with U.S. officials. Michael Crowley Tue, 28 Jul 2026 00:21:41 +0000 US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026) United States International Relations Ships and Shipping Defense Department Netanyahu, Benjamin Trump, Donald J Iran Middle East Strait of Hormuz Doug Mills/The New York Times President Trump in Waterford, Michigan, on Monday. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/27/us/politics/iran-war-timeline.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/27/us/politics/iran-war-timeline.html Here is a rundown of the major events of the war, as both sides consider their next moves. John Ismay Mon, 27 Jul 2026 20:20:41 +0000 US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026) Ships and Shipping Peace Process Missiles and Missile Defense Systems Defense Department United States Central Command Trump, Donald J Arabian Sea Iran Jordan Strait of Hormuz Kenny Holston/The New York Times President Trump has held off on a major escalation of hostilities with Iran, but major issues between the two sides remain unsettled. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/28/world/europe/spain-wildfires-madrid.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/28/world/europe/spain-wildfires-madrid.html Madrid is booming, culturally and economically, but the wildfires raging within a short drive of the capital have provided a reality check. Jason Horowitz Tue, 28 Jul 2026 04:01:36 +0000 Madrid (Spain) Wildfires Fires and Firefighters Global Warming Heat and Heat Waves Spain Europe internal-open-access-from-nl Oscar Del Pozo/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images A burned home in Pelayos de la Presa, 40 miles west of Madrid, on Sunday. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/27/world/europe/europe-wildfires-politician-response.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/27/world/europe/europe-wildfires-politician-response.html Spain’s center-left accused conservatives of underfunding the disaster response, while critics of France’s government decried delays. Zane Irwin Mon, 27 Jul 2026 19:36:33 +0000 Wildfires Disasters and Emergencies Fires and Firefighters Ayuso, Isabel Diaz Bardella, Jordan (1995- ) Macron, Emmanuel (1977- ) Melenchon, Jean-Luc Sanchez Perez-Castejon, Pedro (1972- ) France Spain Romain Perrocheau/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images Wildfires in Europe have fueled political spats. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/27/world/europe/residents-farmers-firefighters-france-wildfires.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/27/world/europe/residents-farmers-firefighters-france-wildfires.html With firefighters stretched thin, volunteers put themselves at risk, using water tanks, hoses and tractors to hold back flames from villages and farms in southwestern France. Ségolène Le Stradic Mon, 27 Jul 2026 16:52:12 +0000 Wildfires Fires and Firefighters Gironde (France) Bordeaux (France) France Volunteers and Community Service internal-open-access-from-nl Romain Perrocheau/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/27/us/politics/trump-michigan-speech-tariffs.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/27/us/politics/trump-michigan-speech-tariffs.html The president also assured supporters that negotiations over ending the war in Iran, a conflict that has sent fuel and energy prices soaring, are continuing in a “friendly” fashion. Katie Rogers Mon, 27 Jul 2026 23:13:13 +0000 United States Politics and Government Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates) Automobiles International Trade and World Market Customs (Tariff) General Motors Republican Party Trump, Donald J Michigan Doug Mills/The New York Times President Trump’s decision to head to Michigan is part of a plan to travel the United States and defend his choices before the midterms. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/27/us/politics/comey-seeks-dismissal-of-charges.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/27/us/politics/comey-seeks-dismissal-of-charges.html The filing focused on the question of whether a photograph of seashells arranged to read “86 47” constituted a true threat under federal law. Devlin Barrett Mon, 27 Jul 2026 19:07:24 +0000 United States Politics and Government Threats and Threatening Messages Ethics and Official Misconduct Federal Bureau of Investigation Justice Department Comey, James B Halligan, Lindsey Trump, Donald J Virginia Kevin Wolf/Associated Press Outside the Albert Bryan Federal Courthouse in Alexandria, Va., as James B. Comey, the former F.B.I. director, made an appearance after his indictment in April. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/27/us/david-huerta-charges-dismiss-la-immigration-raids.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/27/us/david-huerta-charges-dismiss-la-immigration-raids.html The arrest of David Huerta last summer helped spark a wave of protests against the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown. Jill Cowan Mon, 27 Jul 2026 20:21:19 +0000 Demonstrations, Protests and Riots Organized Labor Immigration and Emigration Service Employees International Union Huerta, David (Labor Leader) Los Angeles (Calif) Stella Kalinina for The New York Times David Huerta, a California labor leader, in the Pico-Union neighborhood of Los Angeles last year. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/28/world/europe/zelensky-trump-meeting-ukraine-war-russia.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/28/world/europe/zelensky-trump-meeting-ukraine-war-russia.html President Trump will meet his Ukrainian counterpart in Washington this week. President Volodymyr Zelensky will also attend the funeral of Senator Lindsey Graham. Kim Barker and Ken Bensinger Tue, 28 Jul 2026 08:00:38 +0000 Russian Invasion of Ukraine (2022) Missiles and Missile Defense Systems Graham, Lindsey Loomer, Laura Putin, Vladimir V Trump, Donald J Zelensky, Volodymyr Russia Ukraine Tierney L. Cross/The New York Times President Trump with President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine at Mar-a-Lago, in Palm Beach, Fla., last year. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/27/movies/johnny-depp-ebenezer-a-christmas-carol-paramount.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/27/movies/johnny-depp-ebenezer-a-christmas-carol-paramount.html Paramount is betting that audiences will re-embrace the star a decade after allegations of domestic abuse and a defamation trial. Brooks Barnes Mon, 27 Jul 2026 09:00:42 +0000 Movies Paramount Pictures Depp, Johnny Ebenezer: A Christmas Carol (Movie) internal-open-access-from-nl Sandy Huffaker for The New York Times Johnny Depp, dressed as the title character of “Ebenezer,” interacting with fans at Comic-Con International. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/28/business/china-uyghurs.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/28/business/china-uyghurs.html After nearly 10 years carrying out Chinese government repression in Xinjiang, a former police officer is now seeking asylum in Germany. Li Yuan Tue, 28 Jul 2026 04:01:20 +0000 Uighurs (Chinese Ethnic Group) Human Rights and Human Rights Violations Detainees Forced Labor China Xinjiang (China) Zhang, Yabo Police Asylum, Right of Torture Prison Guards and Corrections Officers Surveillance of Citizens by Government Forced Assimilation Prisons and Prisoners Wages and Salaries Interrogations Communist Party of China World Uighur Congress Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation Alpermann, Bjorn Muslims and Islam Germany Zenz, Adrian Kuerban, Haiyuer Felix Schmitt for The New York Times Zhang Yabo, former policeman who helped enforce China’s campaign to surveil, detain and indoctrinate the Uyghur population. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/27/us/politics/fauci-in-private-diary-reflected-on-covids-origins-and-his-own-fame.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/27/us/politics/fauci-in-private-diary-reflected-on-covids-origins-and-his-own-fame.html Private entries, released by a Republican senator, have reignited a furious debate over whether Covid-19 leaked from a lab. Sheryl Gay Stolberg Tue, 28 Jul 2026 03:31:06 +0000 Classified Information and State Secrets Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) Politics and Government Coronavirus Origins Investigation Laboratories and Scientific Equipment Epidemics Central Intelligence Agency Energy Department National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases National Institutes of Health Fauci, Anthony S Trump, Donald J Paul, Rand Stefani Reynolds for The New York Times Dr. Anthony Fauci testifying before the Senate in July 2021. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/27/us/politics/abdul-el-sayed-haley-stevens-michigan-senate-debate-takeaways.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/27/us/politics/abdul-el-sayed-haley-stevens-michigan-senate-debate-takeaways.html At the final debate before next week’s Democratic primary for Senate, Dr. Abdul El-Sayed and Representative Haley Stevens showcased their wildly different ideological stances and political styles. Reid J. Epstein Tue, 28 Jul 2026 02:43:31 +0000 Elections, Senate Michigan Primaries and Caucuses Democratic Party El-Sayed, Abdul Stevens, Haley Campaign Finance American Israel Public Affairs Committee Midterm Elections (2026) United States Politics and Government Nick Hagen for The New York Times; Rebecca Cook/Reuters Dr. Abdul El-Sayed and Representative Haley Stevens are competing in one of this year’s most contentious and expensive Democratic primary races for the Senate, in a state that will be a November battleground. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/27/us/politics/supreme-court-trump-mail-ballots.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/27/us/politics/supreme-court-trump-mail-ballots.html The Trump administration asks justices to intervene after an appeals court blocked key parts of a mail-in voting executive order. Abbie VanSickle Mon, 27 Jul 2026 22:17:18 +0000 United States Politics and Government Midterm Elections (2026) Absentee Voting Federal-State Relations (US) Executive Orders and Memorandums Presidential Power (US) Law and Legislation Federal Courts (US) Illegal Immigration Voting Rights, Registration and Requirements Appeals Courts (US) Postal Service (US) Supreme Court (US) Roberts, John G Jr Sauer, D John (1974- ) Trump, Donald J United States Haiyun Jiang/The New York Times The U.S. Supreme Court last week. The Trump administration filed an emergency application asking the court to allow an order that restricts voting by mail. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/28/business/stocks-ai-chips.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/28/business/stocks-ai-chips.html South Korea temporarily paused trading on Tuesday as its benchmark stock index led losses across the region, closing more than 10 percent lower. River Akira Davis Tue, 28 Jul 2026 08:35:09 +0000 Stocks and Bonds Artificial Intelligence Computer Chips ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT) Hynix Semiconductor Samsung Group South Korea China Jung Yeon-Je/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images South Korea’s benchmark stock index plunged on Tuesday. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/27/us/seattle-food-festival-shooting.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/27/us/seattle-food-festival-shooting.html A 15-year-old suspect was in custody, and documents said a second shooter was killed on the scene. Police were looking for at least one more suspect in the attack that left three dead. Anna Griffin and Drew Atkins Tue, 28 Jul 2026 01:32:41 +0000 Murders, Attempted Murders and Homicides Seattle (Wash) Deaths (Fatalities) Gangs David Ryder/Getty Images The mayor said the shootings at the Bite of Seattle festival were the third major occurrence of gun violence in the city in just a few days. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/27/us/montana-hiker-impaled-pole.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/27/us/montana-hiker-impaled-pole.html David Cifaldi was hiking up Granite Peak, Montana’s tallest mountain, last week when he slipped and fell on one of his trekking poles. A wound nurse, he went into survival mode. Remy Tumin Mon, 27 Jul 2026 23:47:11 +0000 Accidents and Safety Hikes and Hiking Rescues Nursing and Nurses Billings (Mont) Montana Brad Reich David Cifaldi and two friends were hiking toward the summit of Granite Peak in Montana last week when he slipped and fell on one of his trekking poles. It pierced his shirt and backpack. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/28/opinion/canada-trump-tariffs-south-park.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/28/opinion/canada-trump-tariffs-south-park.html Remember when ‘blame Canada’ was a joke? Chrystia Freeland Tue, 28 Jul 2026 05:34:36 +0000 United States Politics and Government International Relations International Trade and World Market Customs (Tariff) United States Economy United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement Democracy (Theory and Philosophy) United States Canada Amber Bracken for The New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/28/opinion/conquest-justice-putin.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/28/opinion/conquest-justice-putin.html Justice may proceed slowly, and cautiously, but it does proceed. Iryna Mudra, Mykola Yurlov, Taras Semenyuk and Mark Ellis Tue, 28 Jul 2026 06:43:41 +0000 Russian Invasion of Ukraine (2022) War Crimes, Genocide and Crimes Against Humanity Politics and Government War and Armed Conflicts Putin, Vladimir V https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/28/arts/television/late-night-trump-white-house-correspondents-dinner.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/28/arts/television/late-night-trump-white-house-correspondents-dinner.html “And let’s just say Iran’s not the only thing he bombed,” Seth Meyers said of the president’s performance at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. 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