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Cargo Ship Fire in Eastern China Kills 25

The ship was docked in the port city of Qingdao for repairs at the time of the blaze, whose cause remained unclear, according to state media.

The New York Times•Berry Wang and Ali Watkins10 Sept

7 Takeaways From the Republican Midterm Convention

At a first-of-its-kind midterm convention, President Trump mostly offered retreads and self-congratulation. Then, he offered to pay Americans $5,000 apiece if Republicans kept power.

The New York Times•Patricia Mazzei and Shane Goldmacher10 Sept

Eurail, the Longtime Savior of Shoestring Backpackers, Ditches Its Name

The flexible train ticket is rebranding itself as the Interrail Pass. For many travelers, the old name evokes a bygone era of freewheeling European travel.

The New York Times•Ryley Ober10 Sept

Saudi Oil Exports Plunge as Spread of War Shuts Off Shipping Routes

With few good options for safely shipping oil, Saudi Arabia’s exports have fallen to a 13-year low.

The New York Times•Jenny Gross and Lisa Friedman10 Sept

Russian Drone Incursion Delayed Zelensky Flight to Oslo, Moldova Says

An airspace closure delayed the Ukrainian leader’s trip between Moldova and Norway, officials said. They did not confirm a claim by Norway’s prime minister that a drone had “almost hit” the plane.

The New York Times•Francesca Regalado and Lynsey Chutel10 Sept

A $5,000 ‘Trump Dividend’? The Bond Market May Like a Word.

President Trump’s latest political gambit could cost more than $1 trillion, and further roil a volatile bond market.

The New York Times•Andrew Ross Sorkin, Bernhard Warner, Sarah Kessler, Michael J. de la Merced, Niko Gallogly, Brian O’Keefe and Sri Muppidi10 Sept

The ‘Forever War’ in Afghanistan: 25 Years in Pictures

From the first weeks after the Sept. 11 attacks to the chaotic U.S. withdrawal and return of the Taliban, The New York Times has documented a quarter-century of conflict and daily life in Afghanistan.

The New York Times•The New York Times10 Sept

Back to School, Now With A.I.

This year is shaping up to be a global experiment in education: Can students embrace tech innovation without losing critical thinking skills?

The New York Times•Katrin Bennhold10 Sept

Why November Is Becoming the Best Time for Off-Season Travel

The increasing popularity of September and October travel has changed the traditional shoulder season, leaving sporadic midweek troughs and a few weeks in November.

The New York Times•Elaine Glusac10 Sept

With Messaging That Mirrors Putin’s, Germany’s Far-Right Party Gains Ground

Embracing positions extolled by the Kremlin, the Alternative for Germany party may govern for the first time in a German state.

The New York Times•Paul Sonne, Jim Tankersley and Christopher F. Schuetze10 Sept

Carney, at a Cabinet Retreat, Considers Further Trade Strikes Against the U.S.

Canada’s retaliation this week against President Trump’s tariffs was met with more American tariffs and a closed U.S. border on some Canadian products.

The New York Times•Ian Austen10 Sept

25 Years After 9/11, Al Qaeda Still Has a Home in Afghanistan

The Taliban claim that Afghanistan is no longer a sanctuary for terrorist groups, but Al Qaeda and others are still present, reviving old fears.

The New York Times•Elian Peltier and Tomás Munita10 Sept

25 Years After 9/11, Al Qaeda Still Has a Home in Afghanistan

The Taliban claim that Afghanistan is no longer a sanctuary for terrorist groups, but Al Qaeda and others are still present, reviving old fears.

The New York Times•Elian Peltier and Tomás Munita10 Sept

Iran’s Strikes on Base in Jordan Caused Limited Damage, U.S. Officials Say

The latest round of fighting may result in reports of traumatic brain injuries among American service members, officials warned.

The New York Times•Helene Cooper10 Sept

Fighting Wildfire Haze With an Airplane and Lots of Salt and Water

The authorities in Malaysian Borneo have been trying to seed clouds to counteract the effects of smoke wafting in from neighboring Indonesia.

The New York Times•Zunaira Saieed10 Sept

Republican Senate Candidates Avoid Tariffs and Iran War at Trump’s Convention

Four battleground Senate nominees who spoke sidestepped a pair of issues that have posed political challenges, focusing instead on Mr. Trump’s tax law and other topics.

The New York Times•Bayliss Wagner10 Sept

At Least 5 Dead, More Than 80 Missing After Ferry Fire in the Philippines

The June Aster was sailing from Manila to Coron, a popular tourist destination, when a fire broke out aboard the vessel.

The New York Times•Aie Balagtas See10 Sept

Trump’s Promise of $5,000 Dividend Checks Follows Past Cash Pledges That Never Materialized

President Trump is again talking up the possibility that the federal government will send Americans thousands of dollars in cash.

The New York Times•Andrew Duehren10 Sept

Oil Hits $100 a Barrel as Turmoil Intensifies in Middle East

The cost of crude has risen 40 percent since the start of the war in Iran, pushing up the price of gasoline, diesel and other refined fuels.

The New York Times•Aruni Soni10 Sept

“He described himself as a person who hates Christianity.”

The New York Times•Linda Qiu10 Sept