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Int'l Herald Tribune
Feb 19, 2026

U.S. Imports Grew in 2025, as Trump's Tariffs Reshuffled Global Trade
Data released Thursday by the Census Bureau showed the overall trade deficit with the world narrowed, the result of an expanding trade surplus in services. The trade deficit in goods was the highest on record.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Feb 19, 2026

Our Favorite, Most Outrageous and Most Unexpected Moments of the Games
Three writers and an Olympic medalist on the grit and grace of the winter games.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Feb 19, 2026

Gaza's Board of Peace: What to Know
President Trump's new organization was established to oversee a Gaza cease-fire but has expanded its mandate. Critics say it could undermine the United Nations.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Feb 19, 2026

A Swiss Survivor on What It's Like to Be Caught in an Avalanche
Heinz Mueller was buried under 30 feet of snow in the Swiss Alps in 1993 but made it out alive. "It's panic," he says.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Feb 19, 2026

Assault on Sudanese City Bore ‘Hallmarks of Genocide,' U.N. Finds
A paramilitary group in Sudan's civil war "acted with genocidal intent" in a monthslong siege of El Fasher, according to human rights experts.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Feb 19, 2026

Where Things Stand on Witkoff and Kushner's Negotiations Over Iran, Ukraine and Gaza
Iran, Ukraine and Gaza are in play as the Trump envoys conduct talks on all of them. But progress in each conflict is scant.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Feb 19, 2026

Who Would Win Gold in the Coward Olympics?
There are a lot of potential contestants.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Feb 19, 2026

An A.I. Fight at the Pentagon, and Former Prince Andrew Is Arrested Over Epstein Ties
Plus, a lifesaving phone feature.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Feb 19, 2026

Dueling Protests at South Korean Ex-Leader's Sentencing Highlight Political Rift
As a judge reprimanded former President Yoon Suk Yeol for amplifying political tribalism, demonstrators from warring camps blared slogans outside the courtroom.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Feb 19, 2026

The Board of Peace
Today we look at President Trump's new diplomatic initiative.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Feb 19, 2026

California, You Have Got to Count Votes Faster
The slow counting of votes is a classic example of the perfect being the enemy of the good.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Feb 19, 2026

Europe Worries About Another Trump Blowup, This One on Tech
Even as trade tensions between the United States and the European Union seem to calm, officials are concerned that a showdown is brewing over the bloc's digital rules.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Feb 19, 2026

An A.I. Fight at the Pentagon, and BBC Says Former Prince Andrew Is Arrested Over Epstein Ties
Plus, a lifesaving phone feature.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Feb 19, 2026

The Best Moments So Far at the Winter Olympics
Three writers and an Olympic medalist on the grit and grace of the winter games.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Feb 19, 2026

In Devastated Gaza, Grandiose Peace Plans Clash With Reality
Israeli strikes on Gaza have killed about 600 people since a cease-fire began, according to health officials in the territory. Many displaced Palestinians are still living in tents. And there are some 60 million tons of war debris to be cleared.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Feb 19, 2026

In Lake Tahoe Avalanche Recovery, the Safety of Searchers Is Top Concern
Weather and snow conditions will dictate when the bodies of skiers killed in the avalanche near Lake Tahoe can be retrieved from mountain. More snow is expected.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Feb 19, 2026

How Trump Is Making Sure His Ballroom Plans Sail Through
President Trump has installed allies — including his former receptionist — on the boards and commissions tasked with overseeing the project.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Feb 19, 2026

Uber Moves to Enact Stricter Background Checks for Drivers
The New York Times revealed in December that the ride-hailing giant approved drivers with many types of criminal convictions, including violent felonies.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Feb 19, 2026

Ring's Founder Knows You Hated That Super Bowl Ad
Since the commercial aired, Jamie Siminoff has been trying to quell an outcry over privacy concerns with his doorbell cameras.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Feb 19, 2026

Lively v. Baldoni Tests What Crosses the Line on a ‘Steamy' Movie Set
An affectionate slow dance. References to pornography. What rises to harassment on the set of a movie about a sexual relationship that turns violent?

Int'l Herald Tribune
Feb 19, 2026

Trump Mulls a North American Trade Pact Without Canada
U.S. officials are threatening major changes to a trade agreement with Mexico and Canada that could upend the way business is done and leave Canada on the outs.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Feb 19, 2026

Billy Idol Had It All, and Then He ‘Lit It With Butane'
Last year, the British rocker with the iconic sneer played his biggest tour yet. At 70, he's revealing how he survived the tough times in a new documentary.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Feb 19, 2026

University of British Columbia Professors Sue School Over Political Correctness
A group of academics at the University of British Columbia say the school's D.E.I. policies and practices, which include land acknowledgments, violate a law that requires universities to be "nonpolitical."

Int'l Herald Tribune
Feb 19, 2026

Alysa Liu Is Skating Again, Her Way This Time
At 16, out of love with the sport, Liu stepped away. Controlling her career, after years of oversight from her father, was the only way she could return.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Feb 19, 2026

After Avalanche Warnings, a Sierra Nevada Tragedy
Eight skiers were killed and one other was presumed dead in the deadliest snow disaster in modern California history. Six were found alive.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Feb 19, 2026

Stephen Colbert Sizes Up R.F.K. Jr.'s Workout With Kid Rock
"The Late Show" host called the 90-second video of the two working up a sweat together "pure cinema."

Int'l Herald Tribune
Feb 19, 2026

Bernie Sanders Urges Support of California Billionaire Tax at Los Angeles Rally
The senator from Vermont was the only elected leader at the event, which formally kicked off a health care union's campaign to put the tax proposal on the ballot.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Feb 19, 2026

What to Know About the Lake Tahoe Avalanche That Killed 8 Skiers
At least eight skiers were killed, California authorities said, after heavy snow pummeled the region.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Feb 19, 2026

What To Know About the Trial of Yoon Suk Yeol, South Korea's Ousted Leader
Judges will rule on Thursday in the insurrection trial of former President Yoon Suk Yeol. He could get the death penalty for his short-lived imposition of martial law in 2024.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Feb 19, 2026

Money Talks as India Searches for Its Place in Global A.I.
Narendra Modi, the prime minister, convened foreign leaders, the richest Silicon Valley companies and thousands of Indian entrepreneurs for a week of deal making.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Feb 19, 2026

These Olympians Excel on Two Types of Tracks
Among elite athletes exists an even more exclusive club: people who compete at both the Summer and Winter Games. Many are sprinters who turn to bobsled.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Feb 19, 2026

Policy Flip-Flops Hurt the British Leader. Then Came a New Political Threat.
Already weakened by "U-turns" on his agenda, Prime Minister Keir Starmer faced calls to step down over appointing a close friend of Jeffrey Epstein as U.S. ambassador.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Feb 19, 2026

Russia Celebrated Him. Now He's Accused of Having Troops Shoot Themselves.
A lieutenant colonel is on trial after being accused of skimming payments for battlefield injuries. He denies the specifics of Russia's accusation but acknowledges engaging in a payouts scheme.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Feb 19, 2026

Stock Slide and Slow Sales: What's Happening in China's E.V. Market?
Investors are selling shares of Chinese E.V. companies, concerned that intensifying competition and shorter production cycles mean the years of easy growth are over.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Feb 18, 2026

Sugar Bowl Academy Says Multiple Victims Were Tied to Its Ski Resort School
Sugar Bowl Academy, a ski-focused private school in the Sierra Nevada, said that multiple people on the fatal trek were connected to its program.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Feb 18, 2026

Police Chief Hired to Help Lead N.Y.C. Hospital Patrols Abruptly Quits
The assistant chief, Jamiel Altaheri, resigned almost immediately after starting the job, after The New York Times asked about misconduct allegations while he was a police chief in Michigan.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Feb 18, 2026

As Trump Weighs Possible Iran Strikes, U.S. Military Moves Into Place
President Trump has given no indication that he has made a decision about how to proceed, as diplomatic talks continue.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Feb 18, 2026

Texas Congressman's Aide Told Co-Worker of Affair Before Killing Herself
The co-worker, who no longer works for Representative Tony Gonzales, shared screenshots of the text exchange with The New York Times. Mr. Gonzales accused his Republican primary challenger of being behind the revelation.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Feb 18, 2026

Maps: Where the U.S. Is Building Up Military Force Near Iran
President Trump has not authorized military action in Iran, but the United States has built up its presence in the region in recent weeks. Now it's sending even more firepower.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Feb 18, 2026

How Mamdani's Income and Property Tax Proposals Could Affect New Yorkers
Mayor Zohran Mamdani has now proposed two options that called for raising taxes. Here's a look at each proposal and the rationale and chances for each.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Feb 18, 2026

Officials Violated Court Orders on Immigration in New Jersey, Justice Dept. Tells Judge
The violations stemmed from immigration cases. Judges across the country have expressed alarm about illegal transfers and missed deadlines.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Feb 18, 2026

As ICE Buys Up Warehouses, Even Some Trump Voters Say No
The agency is ramping up arrests, but local pushback is complicating efforts to expand detention capacity and prevent overcrowding.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Feb 18, 2026

Shipwreck Found at the Bottom of Lake Michigan After Nearly 150 Years
The steamer Lac La Belle, which was carrying passengers and cargo, sank in a storm in 1872. Eight people died when one of its lifeboats capsized.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Feb 18, 2026

Satellite Feature on iPhone Allowed Skiers to Seek Help After Avalanche
The Emergency SOS feature on iPhones can send texts to emergency responders via satellite when there is no cell tower nearby.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Feb 18, 2026

Decoding the A.I. Beliefs of Anthropic and Its C.E.O., Dario Amodei
The company is at odds with the Pentagon over how its A.I. will be used. The conflict has its roots in the foundational plan for Anthropic.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Feb 18, 2026

Texas Election Season Heats Up as Early Voting in Senate Primaries Begins
Both parties' Senate primary races are kicking into high gear.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Feb 18, 2026

Defense Department and Anthropic Square Off in Dispute Over A.I. Safety
How artificial intelligence will be used in future battlefields is an issue that has turned increasingly political and may put Anthropic in a bind.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Feb 18, 2026

After Activist's Killing, Tensions Erupt Between France's Far-Right and Far-Left
The beating death of Quentin Deranque has quickly become a flashpoint between the far right and far left as France prepares for local elections next month and presidential elections next year.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Feb 18, 2026

Kansas, Idaho, Utah, Oklahoma in New Push to Restrict Transgender Rights
In states that once focused mainly on health care and sports for transgender minors, debates now revolve around the validity of transgender identity.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Feb 18, 2026

An Avalanche Near Lake Tahoe Kills at Least 8
Also, Mark Zuckerberg takes the stand. Here's the latest at the end of Wednesday.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Feb 18, 2026

Donald J. Trump International Airport? The President's Company Trademarked It.
The Trump organization said the move was necessary to protect the brand as Florida prepares to rename an airport after the president.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Feb 18, 2026

Workplace Inspections by OSHA Dropped Over a Six-Month Period of 2025
Labor advocates worry that the Trump administration is relaxing oversight of companies and increasing the potential for serious injuries and deaths.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Feb 18, 2026

Journalists Arrested in Cameroon While Covering Secretive U.S. Deportations
An Associated Press reporter was beaten and held with three other journalists and a lawyer, two detainees said, while at a center for migrants secretively deported from the United States.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Feb 18, 2026

Administration Targets Noncitizen Voting, Despite Finding It Rare
The intensified push is part of an extraordinary all-fronts effort to insert federal law enforcement into the machinery of American elections ahead of the midterms.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Feb 18, 2026

E.P.A. Plans to Loosen Mercury Rules for Coal Plants, Documents Show
Senior officials at the Environmental Protection Agency are expected to announce the move on Friday, according to people briefed on the matter.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Feb 18, 2026

Kennedy's MAHA Coalition Is a Mess
A political movement cannot survive on spite alone.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Feb 18, 2026

Leslie Wexner Says Epstein ‘Conned' Him, but Democrats Are Skeptical
House Republicans skipped a deposition with Leslie Wexner, the retail billionaire, and Democrats said his answers were not credible.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Feb 18, 2026

In Guthrie Mystery, Rampant Speculation Is Like ‘Salt on the Open Wound'
True crime obsessives, internet theorizers and livestreamers are complicating the investigation of the kidnapping of Nancy Guthrie, the mother of the "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Feb 18, 2026

Mark Zuckerberg Takes the Stand in Social Media Addiction Trial
Meta's chief executive said users spent a lot of time on Instagram because of its value, as he was grilled about child safety issues in front of a jury.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Feb 18, 2026

Fed Minutes Show No Rush to Restart Rate Cuts
Barring a rapid deterioration in the labor market or a significant cooling of inflation, the Federal Reserve appears poised for an extended hold.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Feb 18, 2026

What You Need to Know About Avalanche Safety in the Backcountry
Advance knowledge of current conditions and courses on avalanche safety are essential tools.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Feb 18, 2026

Marco Rubio Is Failing Western Civ
The Declaration of Independence's powerful vision of equality stands as a chief obstacle to the MAGA right's effort to consummate its vision of domination.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Feb 18, 2026

Mark Zuckerberg Says Instagram Is Valuable, Not Harmful, in Social Media Addiction Trial
Meta's chief executive said users spent a lot of time on the app because of its value, as he was grilled about child safety issues in front of a jury.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Feb 18, 2026

Meta Begins $65 Million Election Push to Advance A.I. Agenda
Meta's biggest election investment aims to prevent state legislation that it fears could inhibit artificial intelligence development. Its spending starts this week in Texas and Illinois.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Feb 18, 2026

What Do A.I. Chatbots Discuss Among Themselves? We Sent One to Find Out.
We interviewed our bot about what it learned on Moltbook, the A.I.-only social network.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Feb 18, 2026

N.I.H. Director Will Temporarily Run C.D.C. in Leadership Shake-Up
Dr. Jay Bhattacharya will serve as acting director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention until President Trump appoints a permanent director.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Feb 18, 2026

A Case Against 6 Democrats Lacked Urgency. Then Came a Swift Bid for an Indictment.
Prosecutors have been repeatedly caught between the president's insistence that they undertake weak or baseless cases and the necessity of having to go to court.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Feb 18, 2026

Colorado Democrats Push to Rip Up 2028 House Map for an Extra Edge
A proposed ballot measure to give Democrats more seats for the 2028 and 2030 elections signals that the nation's gerrymandering fight is likely to persist for years.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Feb 18, 2026

One Man Stole $660 Million. He'll Never Pay It Back.
Ordinary citizens have a range of legal tools to hold the rich and politically connected accountable.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Feb 18, 2026

How Microbes Got Their Crawl
In the oceans and on land, scientists are discovering rare, transitional organisms that bridge the gap between Earth's simplest cells and today's complex ones.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Feb 18, 2026

Botswana's ‘Corn Lady' Finds Fame With Food Stands
Tshephiso Marumo has had success selling traditional village food in Botswana. But as she has risen, she has become more outspoken, inviting backlash.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Feb 18, 2026

Mamdani Fills Out Housing Board in Push to Freeze Rent
Mayor Zohran Mamdani appointed six members to the Rent Guidelines Board, which decides whether rents can go up in nearly one million rent-stabilized apartments.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Feb 18, 2026

The Social Media Addiction Trials: What to Know
Landmark trials will test a new legal strategy claiming that Meta, TikTok, Snap and YouTube caused personal injury through addictive products.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Feb 18, 2026

Here's the latest.
The avalanche struck a guided backcountry skiing group near Truckee, Calif., near the end of a multiday trip, officials said. Six skiers have been rescued.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Feb 18, 2026

Mamdani to Reinstitute Homeless Encampment Sweeps
Mayor Zohran Mamdani will place the Department of Homeless Services in charge of the sweeps, replacing the Police Department as lead of the interagency effort.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Feb 18, 2026

Can Love Be Addictive? Many Say Yes — and It's Changing Our Idea of Romance.
Poems and songs say love should be world-shattering. The logic of love addiction suggests that it shouldn't.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Feb 18, 2026

Russia's Exile From World Sports Will End Next Month at Paralympics
Six Russian athletes and four Belarusians will be allowed to represent their nations, officials said. The decision could pave the way for a Russian team to compete at the 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Feb 18, 2026

‘Billy Preston' Review: A Unique and Tortured Talent
The Beatles, the Stones and Clapton shared the stage with him. He made solo hits, too. A documentary by Paris Barclay explores his success and his difficult life.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Feb 18, 2026

The Behind the Scenes Search for Compromise on Territory in Ukraine Talks
The latest round of talks ended with no indication of progress, but negotiators are bargaining over who will control land in eastern Ukraine if they reach a settlement.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Feb 18, 2026

Billy Preston's Music Was ‘Pure Joy.' But His Life Ended in Tragedy.
The Beatles' beloved collaborator died at 59 in 2006. A new documentary, "That's the Way God Planned It," explores what he long kept hidden.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Feb 18, 2026

Elon Musk's xAI Gets $3 Billion Investment From Saudi-Backed A.I. Firm
Humain, which was created by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman last year, said it made the investment just before xAI was acquired by SpaceX, Mr. Musk's rocket company.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Feb 18, 2026

As Trump Obliterates Climate Efforts, States Try to Fill the Gap
Across the country, Democratic-led states are accelerating their initiatives to cut greenhouse gas emissions. Their role just became much more important.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Feb 18, 2026

At These Gaza Schools, ‘Peace Building' Is Part of the Curriculum
A fast-growing network of private schools, the brainchild of a North Carolina neurosurgeon, is teaching 9,000 war orphans and other needy Palestinian youngsters.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Feb 18, 2026

F.D.A. Reverses Decision and Agrees to Review Moderna's Flu Vaccine
Moderna said it had held further discussions with regulators and announced that the agency would accept the company's application for approval of its flu vaccine that uses mRNA technology.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Feb 18, 2026

E.P.A. Faces First Lawsuit Over Its Killing of Major Climate Rule
Environmental and health groups sued the E.P.A. over its elimination of the endangerment finding. The matter is likely to end up before the Supreme Court.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Feb 18, 2026

Democrats Plan to Counter Trump's State of the Union Speech With Rally
The House Democratic leader has asked rank-and-file members to sit quietly at the speech or skip it altogether, wary of creating a distraction.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Feb 18, 2026

Uber Taking Steps to Expand Number of EV Chargers Near Its Drivers
The company said it would encourage companies that operated chargers to install them in neighborhoods where its drivers lived and work.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Feb 18, 2026

Democrats Plan to Counter Trump's Speech to Congress With Rally
The House Democratic leader has asked rank-and-file members to sit quietly at the speech or skip it altogether, wary of creating a distraction.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Feb 18, 2026

Power Shift in Syria Upends an Archipelago for ISIS Prisoners
America's Kurdish allies oversaw two dozen sites holding thousands of members of the terrorist group and their families. Their withdrawal has left the system in chaos.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Feb 18, 2026

Remembering Jesse Jackson
We look back at the life and legacy of an American who helped shape our politics and our culture.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Feb 18, 2026

Colbert Says CBS Barred Interview With Democrat, and Search Teams Scramble After Lake Tahoe Avalanche
Plus, Brad Pitt vs. Tom Cruise?

Int'l Herald Tribune
Feb 18, 2026

Nine Skiers Still Missing After Lake Tahoe Avalanche
The avalanche struck a guided backcountry skiing group near Truckee, Calif., near the end of a multiday trip, officials said. Six skiers have been rescued.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Feb 18, 2026

An Architect of Virginia's Redistricting Will Run for a New Seat Himself
Dan Helmer, a Democratic state lawmaker, played a key role in putting redrawn congressional maps before state voters.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Feb 18, 2026

How We Resist ICE: Car Pools
In Minneapolis, people ignore the cold to defend their neighbors from ICE.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Feb 18, 2026

How Intense Should Love Really Be? We Want to Hear Your Thoughts.
Have you ever been called a "love addict?" Ever suspected somebody else was?

Int'l Herald Tribune
Feb 18, 2026

Ethan Hawke on ‘Blue Moon,' ‘Reality Bites' and the Lessons He's Learned
A best actor Oscar contender for "Blue Moon," the star reflects on turbulent times in Hollywood and the notion of selling out: "I think about it constantly."

Int'l Herald Tribune
Feb 18, 2026

The A.I. Disruption Has Arrived, and It Sure Is Fun
We're entering a new renaissance of software development. We should all be excited, despite the uncertainties that lie ahead.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Feb 18, 2026

A Downtown Vibe Comes to Broadway This Spring
Without the usual flood of new musicals, the playwrights of works like "Becky Shaw," "Dog Day Afternoon" and "Giant" are getting a chance to shine.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Feb 18, 2026

What to See in NYC This Spring: Broadway Shows, Concerts and More
Onstage, "Cats: The Jellicle Ball" and Adrien Brody in "The Fear of 13." Plus: Cardi B goes on tour, Lise Davidsen takes on Isolde at the Met, 100 years of Martha Graham and more.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Feb 18, 2026

With a New Oscar on the Line, How Do You Judge Casting?
Contenders say the criteria for judging the category can vary from, say, the number of newcomers to the seamlessness of the ensemble.

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