Spain’s intelligence service had alerted Morocco about social media calls for a border exodus into Ceuta, which led to more than 100 deaths and a political crisis in Spain.
The New York Times•Carlos Barragán9 Sept
The agency played an important role in responding to earlier disasters like the 2015 earthquake. But the U.S. and other countries have pulled back, Nepali officials and humanitarian groups say.
The New York Times•Anupreeta Das, Sajal Pradhan and Binod Ghimire9 Sept
Officials said they had not determined the cause of the explosion. Years of fighting have left Syria littered with weapons and ordnance left over from the civil war.
The New York Times•Reham Mourshed and Abdi Latif Dahir9 Sept
The first-of-its-kind drug offers a reprieve for people who live with the debilitating sleep disorder.
The New York Times•Carolyn Y. Johnson9 Sept
Luis Cruz dashed into a busy street in Puebla, Mexico, to pull a girl out of the path of an approaching S.U.V. Footage of the rescue has made him a local sensation.
The New York Times•Jonathan Wolfe9 Sept
The fierce retaliation of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government to the new restrictions is a reflection of his tough re-election fight, analysts say.
The New York Times•David M. Halbfinger9 Sept
He challenged tobacco companies as well as the opioid industry, securing multibillion-dollar settlements that also benefited public health.
The New York Times•Michael S. Rosenwald9 Sept
The state is considering extending the life of its last nuclear power plant, Diablo Canyon, and allowing construction of new reactors to help meet its clean energy goals.
The New York Times•Ivan Penn and Adam Perez9 SeptThe state is considering extending the life of its last nuclear power plant, Diablo Canyon, and allowing construction of new reactors to help meet its clean energy goals.
The New York Times•Ivan Penn and Adam Perez9 Sept
U.S. military officials in the past two weeks have sunk six large fishing vessels accused of providing fuel to fast boats carrying drugs from South America.
The New York Times•Annie Correal and Eric Schmitt9 Sept
The Puy du Fou is one of France’s most visited theme parks. Its founder says it gives the French a “founding narrative,” but critics say it peddles “far-right propaganda.”
The New York Times•Catherine Porter, Giulia Imbert and William Daniels9 Sept
At more than a dozen U.S. airports, T.S.A. PreCheck members can now apply to enter the secure area, even if they’re just going to meet someone on a flight.
The New York Times•Christine Chung9 Sept
Britain once followed in France’s slipstream when it came to pressuring Israel. Under new leadership, it is spearheading opposition to Israeli settlements, risking American anger.
The New York Times•Mark Landler9 Sept
Voters and some Republican lawmakers are growing weary of President Trump’s trade battles and the economic fallout from fighting in the Middle East.
The New York Times•Andrew Ross Sorkin, Bernhard Warner, Sarah Kessler, Michael J. de la Merced, Niko Gallogly, Brian O’Keefe, Sri Muppidi and Ian Mount9 Sept
The Iranian government is taking an increasingly aggressive approach as it confronts a growing economic threat and worries that its grip on the Strait of Hormuz is slipping, analysts say.
The New York Times•Erika Solomon9 Sept
Suno has drawn copyright lawsuits from the majors. Now it is releasing a version of its A.I. music generator trained in partnership with Warner Music.
The New York Times•Ben Sisario9 Sept
Singapore’s prime minister, Lawrence Wong, got the bump as part of a longstanding policy to pay high salaries to public servants in order to attract top talent and prevent corruption.
The New York Times•Max Kim9 SeptA coffin maker in the Democratic Republic of Congo has seen a significant increase in the number of coffins needed in Bunia since the latest Ebola outbreak began in May.
The New York Times•Matthew Mpoke Bigg, Arlette Bashizi and Sutton Raphael9 Sept
Germany’s far right won a state election but fell short of a majority. Its path to power depends on a small populist group that defies traditional labels.
The New York Times•Christopher F. Schuetze9 Sept
The contest is shaping up to be a referendum on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. It is considered the most consequential in Israel’s history.
The New York Times•Johnatan Reiss9 Sept