https://www.nytimes.com en-us Copyright 2026 The New York Times Company Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:42:27 +0000 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:36:20 +0000 https://static01.nyt.com/images/misc/NYT_logo_rss_250x40.png https://www.nytimes.com https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/13/world/europe/pope-leo-africa-future.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/13/world/europe/pope-leo-africa-future.html On a four-country tour of the continent, where the faith is growing faster than anywhere else, the pontiff will be greeted by enthusiastic crowds and authoritarian leaders. Motoko Rich Mon, 13 Apr 2026 04:01:13 +0000 Rome (Italy) Cameroon Algeria Equatorial Guinea Angola Leo XIV Roman Catholic Church Popes Polygamy Diego Ibarra Sanchez for The New York Times Pope Leo XIV in November in Istanbul. On that visit, the pope engaged in interfaith dialogue, and similar discussions may come up during his Africa trip. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/13/world/europe/what-to-know-pope-africa.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/13/world/europe/what-to-know-pope-africa.html The pontiff will visit four countries on the world’s poorest continent, demonstrating his urgent focus on the most vulnerable members of the Church. Motoko Rich Mon, 13 Apr 2026 04:01:17 +0000 Popes Politics and Government Poverty Christians and Christianity Developing Countries Authoritarianism (Theory and Philosophy) Roman Catholic Church Francis John Paul II Leo XIV Africa Andrew Medichini/Associated Press Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican last month. His 10-day trip to Africa begins on Monday and includes visits to Algeria, Angola, Cameroon and Equatorial Guinea. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/13/podcasts/the-headlines/us-strait-of-hormuz-orban-defeated.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/13/podcasts/the-headlines/us-strait-of-hormuz-orban-defeated.html Plus, Eric Swalwell suspended his campaign after sexual assault allegations. Tracy Mumford, Will Jarvis, Margaret Kadifa, Ian Stewart, Dave Philipps and Eli Tan Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:00:11 +0000 United States Politics and Government Trump, Donald J Orban, Viktor Hungary Iran Strait of Hormuz Reuters A vessel at the Strait of Hormuz on Monday. The goal of a blockade ordered by President Trump is to deny Iran the revenues it needs to fund its military. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/13/world/israeli-iran-war-polls.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/13/world/israeli-iran-war-polls.html The regime in Iran has not changed and the nuclear and missile threats have not been eliminated, leaving many Israelis to wonder what this was all for. David M. Halbfinger Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:02:28 +0000 US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026) Defense and Military Forces Iran-Israel War (2025- ) War and Armed Conflicts Netanyahu, Benjamin Israel Iran Amit Elkayam for The New York Times Activists held posters of war victims from around the region during a protest in Tel Aviv on Saturday. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/13/business/economy/iran-imports-exports-china.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/13/business/economy/iran-imports-exports-china.html As the nation contended with high inflation, high unemployment and unrest before the war, it became more than just an oil exporter. Patricia Cohen and Robert Gebeloff Mon, 13 Apr 2026 09:02:15 +0000 Iran US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026) Embargoes and Sanctions International Trade and World Market Economic Conditions and Trends China Harvard University The New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/13/world/europe/hungary-eu-orban-magyar.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/13/world/europe/hungary-eu-orban-magyar.html Prime Minister Viktor Orban has stymied the European Union for years, and particularly in recent months. Peter Magyar’s election could change that, if only so much. Jeanna Smialek Mon, 13 Apr 2026 04:00:06 +0000 European Union Orban, Viktor Hungary Elections Magyar, Peter Fidesz Party Denes Erdos/Associated Press Celebrations in Budapest on Sunday after election results started coming in. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/13/world/europe/hungary-orban-ukraine-zelensky.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/13/world/europe/hungary-orban-ukraine-zelensky.html The Hungarian leader’s pro-Moscow tilt cemented his reputation in Kyiv as a spoiler. Now, Ukraine hopes a 90 billion euro loan he blocked will be disbursed. Constant Méheut Mon, 13 Apr 2026 09:54:26 +0000 Russian Invasion of Ukraine (2022) Elections International Relations Foreign Aid European Union Magyar, Peter Orban, Viktor Putin, Vladimir V Zelensky, Volodymyr Hungary Russia Ukraine Attila Kisbenedek/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images Prime Minister Viktor Orban of Hungary addressed supporters in Budapest on Sunday. He has conceded defeat in a general election. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/12/world/europe/hungary-election-orban-magyar.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/12/world/europe/hungary-election-orban-magyar.html Prime Minister Viktor Orban, who has inspired populist movements globally, could not overcome the growing dissatisfaction of his own citizens. Andrew Higgins and Lili Rutai Sun, 12 Apr 2026 22:24:01 +0000 Hungary Elections Orban, Viktor Magyar, Peter Fidesz Party Tisza (Hungarian Political Party) Politics and Government International Relations Polls and Public Opinion Bernadett Szabo/Reuters Prime Minister Viktor Orban on Sunday. His defeat will please the European Union and is likely to disappoint President Trump. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/12/us/eric-swalwell-suspends-california-governor-campaign.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/12/us/eric-swalwell-suspends-california-governor-campaign.html In a social media post, the representative said he was “deeply sorry for mistakes in judgment I’ve made in my past,” but promised to fight what he called “false allegations.” Jill Cowan Mon, 13 Apr 2026 01:00:06 +0000 Sexual Harassment Swalwell, Eric M United States Politics and Government Elections, Governors Politics and Government California Teachers Assn House of Representatives Service Employees International Union California Kenny Holston/The New York Times Representative Eric Swalwell of California had been in a crowded field vying to succeed Gov. Gavin Newsom. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/12/us/california-democrats-eric-swalwell.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/12/us/california-democrats-eric-swalwell.html Representative Eric Swalwell, a Washington figure, was largely unknown in the California State Capitol. But influential groups began backing him for governor in the weeks before he was publicly accused of sexual assault. Laurel Rosenhall Mon, 13 Apr 2026 01:01:18 +0000 United States Politics and Government Politics and Government Governors (US) Rumors and Misinformation Sexual Harassment House of Representatives Democratic Party Swalwell, Eric M California Sacramento (Calif) Mike Kai Chen for The New York Times Representative Eric Swalwell is facing calls to resign after he was publicly accused of sexual assault and misconduct. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/13/nyregion/grand-army-plaza-prospect-park-brooklyn.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/13/nyregion/grand-army-plaza-prospect-park-brooklyn.html Mayor Zohran Mamdani is expected to propose linking Grand Army Plaza with Prospect Park by closing a dangerous stretch of road between them. Stefanos Chen Mon, 13 Apr 2026 07:00:12 +0000 Roads and Traffic Parks and Other Recreation Areas Traffic Accidents and Safety Monuments and Memorials (Structures) Transportation Department (NYC) Mamdani, Zohran Grand Army Plaza (Brooklyn, NY) Prospect Park (Brooklyn, NY) Vincent Alban/The New York Times Residents and civic groups have complained about traffic whizzing by Grand Army Plaza for decades. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/12/nyregion/mamdani-speech-100-days.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/12/nyregion/mamdani-speech-100-days.html Mayor Zohran Mamdani delivered his 100-day address at a concert venue in Queens. He highlighted his accomplishments and was joined by a not-so-surprising guest. Dana Rubinstein and Olivia Bensimon Mon, 13 Apr 2026 01:58:00 +0000 Mamdani, Zohran Politics and Government Mayors Speeches and Statements New York City Sanders, Bernard Potholes Angelina Katsanis for The New York Times “With what we’ve accomplished in 14 weeks, imagine what we can do together in four years,” Mayor Zohran Mamdani said. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/12/nyregion/mamdani-city-owned-grocery-store-la-marqueta.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/12/nyregion/mamdani-city-owned-grocery-store-la-marqueta.html Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced plans for a city-owned grocery store at La Marqueta, moving to deliver on a campaign pledge. Emma G. Fitzsimmons Mon, 13 Apr 2026 05:42:10 +0000 Supermarkets and Grocery Stores Mamdani, Zohran Economic Development Corp East Harlem (Manhattan, NY) New York City Mayors Hiroko Masuike/The New York Times La Marqueta, a marketplace under elevated train tracks, once covered five city blocks and had many vendors, but now hosts just a few. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/12/nyregion/nyc-inflation-prices.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/12/nyregion/nyc-inflation-prices.html Surging inflation and rising prices have some people re-evaluating date nights and how much of their splurges they can share with friends. Claire Fahy and Vincent Alban Sun, 12 Apr 2026 20:02:07 +0000 Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates) US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026) Oil (Petroleum) and Gasoline Real Estate and Housing (Residential) Inflation (Economics) New York City Cost of Living and Affordability Vincent Alban/The New York Times; Claire Fahy/The New York Times People in New York City said they were cutting back in different ways as higher costs for essentials and fun increase at the same time. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/13/world/europe/trump-dutch-royal-visit-white-house.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/13/world/europe/trump-dutch-royal-visit-white-house.html The Dutch king and queen are set to stay at the White House on Monday night. At a time of trans-Atlantic tension, the Netherlands isn’t sure how it feels about that. Koba Ryckewaert and Jeanna Smialek Mon, 13 Apr 2026 07:09:13 +0000 United States International Relations Netherlands Maxima, Queen of the Netherlands Willem-Alexander, King of the Netherlands Trump, Donald J US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026) Nicolas Tucat/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands are headed to Washington this week to meet with President Trump. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/13/world/europe/russia-.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/13/world/europe/russia-.html Recruitment sessions have taken place at hundreds of universities and colleges across the country. Milana Mazaeva, Nataliya Vasilyeva and Paul Sonne Mon, 13 Apr 2026 09:02:51 +0000 Russian Invasion of Ukraine (2022) Draft and Recruitment (Military) Colleges and Universities Drones (Pilotless Planes) Higher School of Economics (Russia) Belousov, Andrei R Russia Anton Vaganov/Reuters A billboard promoting contract military service in the Russian army’s unmanned systems forces, in St. Petersburg, Russia, in January. Recruiters have been recruiting Russian university students as drone operators using similarly lucrative offers. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/13/us/trump-military-transgender-ban-paychecks.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/13/us/trump-military-transgender-ban-paychecks.html Highly trained service members have been put on paid leave for nearly a year as they wait for the military to decide their fate. Dave Philipps Mon, 13 Apr 2026 09:00:51 +0000 United States Defense and Military Forces Transgender Defense Department Hegseth, Pete Fort Hood (Tex) Fort Campbell (Ky) Landon Edwards for The New York Times Katie Benn, an Army air defense officer, hasn’t been able to do her job in nearly a year, sidelined because she is transgender. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/12/world/asia/south-korea-emergency-room-medical-crisis.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/12/world/asia/south-korea-emergency-room-medical-crisis.html Hundreds of patients every year have trouble finding emergency care, even though the country has a world-class medical system. For some, the delays have been fatal. Jin Yu Young Sun, 12 Apr 2026 09:00:18 +0000 Emergency Medical Treatment Medicine and Health Hospitals South Korea Ambulances Jun Michael Park for The New York Times Emergency workers at a hospital in Seongnam, a city outside Seoul. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/13/us/childcare-daycare.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/13/us/childcare-daycare.html Inside one of the hundreds of day care centers that have recently closed in one state, forcing parents to make difficult decisions about their careers. Vivian Yee and Erin Schaff Mon, 13 Apr 2026 09:00:47 +0000 Day Care Centers Child Care Federal Aid (US) Oklahoma City (Okla) Aimee Aranda comforted her daughter, Zennett, at Kids of Faith Place on the day care’s last day. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/13/world/asia/malaysia-electric-cars-china.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/13/world/asia/malaysia-electric-cars-china.html The move was a tacit acknowledgment of China’s dominance in the global market and the power of its automakers to keep prices low. Zunaira Saieed Mon, 13 Apr 2026 04:01:05 +0000 Electric and Hybrid Vehicles Malaysia China Automobiles International Trade and World Market Factories and Manufacturing BYD Co Ltd Chery Automobile Co Proton Mohd Rasfan/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images An electric car made by Perodua, a Malaysian automaker, at a launch event in Kuala Lumpur in December. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/13/travel/prince-minneapolis-anniversary.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/13/travel/prince-minneapolis-anniversary.html This year is the 10th anniversary of the artist’s death. We made a pilgrimage to the city where he lived and worked. David Farley Mon, 13 Apr 2026 09:00:31 +0000 Pop and Rock Music Culture (Arts) Music Travel and Vacations First Avenue (Minneapolis, Minn, Nightclub) Prince (1958- ) Caroline Yang for The New York Times For fans of Prince, Minneapolis, the artist’s hometown, is an essential destination. Above, a mural of Prince, painted in 2022 by the street artist Hiero Veiga, in downtown Minneapolis. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/13/opinion/iranwar-kushner-witkoff-failures.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/13/opinion/iranwar-kushner-witkoff-failures.html Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff thought they could broker peace like a business deal. The war in Iran proves how wrong they were. Jonathan Guyer Mon, 13 Apr 2026 09:02:35 +0000 US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026) International Relations State Department Kushner, Jared Witkoff, Steven Vance, J D Iran Israel Illustration by The New York Times; source photographs by Atta Kenare/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images and Liesa Johannssen/Reuters https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/13/world/canada/mark-carney-liberals-majority-conservatives-defect.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/13/world/canada/mark-carney-liberals-majority-conservatives-defect.html Prime Minister Mark Carney, who heads a minority government, is expected to gain a majority in the House of Commons after three special elections on Monday. Ian Austen Mon, 13 Apr 2026 09:00:09 +0000 Canada Carney, Mark J Liberal Party (Canada) Poilievre, Pierre Conservative Party (Canada) Legislatures and Parliaments Trudeau, Justin Trump, Donald J Ian Austen for The New York Times Prime Minister Mark Carney of Canada at the Liberal Party’s convention in Montreal on Saturday. His agenda is focused on reducing Canada’s dependence on the United States. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/11/arts/design/pearl-fryar-dead.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/11/arts/design/pearl-fryar-dead.html A self-taught topiary artist, he discovered a talent for carving trees and shrubs into extraordinary shapes, creating a world-famous garden in a tiny South Carolina town. Penelope Green Sun, 12 Apr 2026 18:04:41 +0000 Fryar, Pearl Deaths (Obituaries) Art Gardens and Gardening Trees and Shrubs Bishopville (SC) Imke Lass for The New York Times Mr. Fryar in 2005. He began landscaping his yard more than four decades ago in an effort to win an award from the local garden club. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/13/world/americas/peru-election-extended-voting.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/13/world/americas/peru-election-extended-voting.html Frustrated voters in long lines were unable to cast ballots in parts of the capital, Lima, due to logistical failures, eroding trust for some in the process. Genevieve Glatsky and Mitra Taj Mon, 13 Apr 2026 05:12:00 +0000 Elections Fujimori, Keiko Peru Lima (Peru) Sara Wayra for The New York Times A presidential campaign event for Rafael López Aliaga, leader of the Popular Renewal Party, in Lima last Thursday. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/13/business/media/economist-magazine-videos.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/13/business/media/economist-magazine-videos.html Nameless no more, writers for The Economist are mixing it up on video from its studio in London. Benjamin Mullin Mon, 13 Apr 2026 09:02:26 +0000 News and News Media Video Recordings, Downloads and Streaming Computers and the Internet Writing and Writers Magazines Economist, The Sam Bush for The New York Times