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Int'l Herald Tribune
May 15, 2026

The Damage of ‘Trump Math' Is Adding Up
Authoritarians go after data. The president has already started.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 15, 2026

At the Summit
We wrap up President Trump's visit to China.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 15, 2026

A Surge of U.S. Spy Planes Over Cuba, and Retailers' $20 Billion Bet on Physical Stores
Plus, the Friday news quiz.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 15, 2026

The Favorites for Eurovision 2026: Finland, Australia, Greece and Others
Finland is the favorite for prediction markets and bookmakers, but singers from Australia, Denmark, Greece and Israel are coming for the title, too.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 15, 2026

Even Alex Murdaugh Didn't Think His Convictions Would Be Overturned
His lawyers said he was stunned to learn that South Carolina's top court had reversed the murder convictions. Prosecutors plan to retry the case, but a second trial could look very different.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 15, 2026

Bernie Sanders Endorses Slate of Candidates in Bid to Cement Progressive Legacy
The five dozen endorsements mostly feature those seeking state or local office who have previously supported the Vermont senator.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 15, 2026

Nebraska Blocks Bar From Using ‘Barber Shop' Name, Saying That's Just for Haircuts
The Omaha establishment changed its name this week from the Barber Shop Blackstone to the Censored Shop Blackstone in protest while it is suing the state in federal court in a trademark fight.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 15, 2026

As Powell Steps Down, the Fed Confronts ‘Regime Change'
Jerome H. Powell is passing the chair's baton to Kevin M. Warsh at the Federal Reserve, an institution that President Trump's pick says needs an overhaul.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 15, 2026

Stop Looking for an ‘Offramp' in Iran. There's No Such Thing.
And no, an exit strategy won't help you, either.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 15, 2026

Joe Sedelmaier Dies at 92; Ad Auteur Behind ‘Where's the Beef?'
He directed nearly 1,000 comedic commercials, including a much-quoted spot for Wendy's and one for FedEx featuring a manic speed talker.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 15, 2026

How to Watch the Eurovision Song Contest Final
The internationally popular event will be available to U.S. viewers, too, although not on domestic TV in some countries that are boycotting this year.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 15, 2026

It's Not Just U.S. Stocks. A.I. and Oil Are Moving Global Markets, Too.
Intel, along with Taiwan and South Korea, are the latest winners, our columnist says. True diversification is hard to find.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 15, 2026

The Strange Alliance Trying to Remake American Psychiatry
The Department of Health and critical psychiatry activists are hoping to upend 40 years of medical orthodoxy.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 15, 2026

Archaeologists Find Egyptian Mummy Buried With the ‘Iliad'
For the deceased of Roman-era Egypt, Greek literature may have offered a cheat code to a more comfortable afterlife.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 15, 2026

Oysterman, Veteran, Prep-School Alum: A Senate Candidate's Complex Class Story
Democrats are pinning their hopes of flipping the Senate on Graham Platner, who has made his working-class persona key to his campaign. His background defies easy categorization.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 15, 2026

How a Drug Cartel Made a Mexican State Its Tool
Cartel insiders say that in exchange for bribes and political support they were allowed to operate in Sinaloa state with near total freedom.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 15, 2026

Deported Despite DACA: Dreamers Face Uncertainty Under Trump
The administration has said DACA isn't a right to stay in the United States "indefinitely." One man with DACA was detained and deported to Mexico in a matter of days.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 15, 2026

In Photos and Video: President Trump Goes to China
Mr. Trump's trip, the first U.S. presidential visit to China in almost a decade, was closely watched for signs of whether a trade truce between the countries would hold.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 15, 2026

Late Night Pokes Fun at Trump in China
Jimmy Fallon joked that President Trump's idea of a Temple of Heaven is very different from the one he toured in Beijing with China's leader.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 15, 2026

Nvidia's Future in China Remains Unclear After Trump-Xi Summit
The standoff comes as Chinese firms increasingly turn to domestic chipmakers like Huawei, in a drive to reduce China's dependence on Western technologies.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 15, 2026

Trump Announces Boeing Jet Order From China. Beijing Stays Silent.
The deal, if it materializes, would be a major win for Boeing, which has lost ground to Airbus in one of the world's largest aviation markets.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 15, 2026

Keir Starmer and the End of Britain's Old Certainties
The decade since Brexit has been one long, painful process of trying — and failing — to make sense of this new reality.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 15, 2026

U.S. and China Will Start Discussing A.I. Safety, Bessent Says
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent did not say when these talks would happen. There are fears in the United States and China about the threats from A.I., but neither side is willing to slow down its development.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 15, 2026

5 Key Moments During the California Governor Debate
Candidates have become increasingly combative as they enter the final stretch before the June 2 primary. Once again, Xavier Becerra, a Democratic front-runner, drew most of the attacks.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 15, 2026

Aging Palestinian Leader Boosting His Son's Political Rise, Officials Say
Mahmoud Abbas's years in power have been dogged by accusations of corruption. Many Palestinians yearn for fresh leadership.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 15, 2026

Inside the Congolese Hotel Where Trump Deported 15 U.S. Migrants
They were shackled and sent to Kinshasa by the Trump administration. Now they face a dangerous choice: Go back to Latin America or stay in Africa.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 15, 2026

Enter the Killer Robots: The Ukrainian Forging the Future of Warfare
Mykhailo Fedorov, Ukraine's 35-year-old defense minister, sees futuristic military technology as crucial to his country's survival.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 14, 2026

China Starting to Fulfill ‘Promises,' U.S. Trade Representative Says
As President Trump and China's leader, Xi Jinping, meet, the United States said China has promised to expand its purchases of farm goods and airplanes.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 14, 2026

Former Oklahoma Death Row Prisoner Freed Before Retrial in a 1997 Killing
A lawyer for Richard Glossip said the ruling provided a step forward in his client's efforts to escape a "decades-long nightmare" in a case that has faced substantial criticism.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 14, 2026

Trump-Ordered Citizenship Lists for Voting Are Likely Unreliable, Justice Dept. Says
At a court hearing over a presidential order seeking to exert more control over elections, a government lawyer said no "responsible state" should rely on the lists to update their voter rolls.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 14, 2026

C.I.A. Director Visits Cuba as Tensions Rise and Island Runs Out of Oil
John Ratcliffe, the C.I.A. director, is the highest-ranking official in the Trump administration to visit the country.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 14, 2026

Australian Jews Testify on Experiences of Antisemitism in Bondi Beach Inquiry
As part of a public inquiry into the massacre at Bondi Beach, dozens have described being targeted for their Jewish identity in their daily lives.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 14, 2026

OpenAI Considers Legal Action Against Apple in Strained Relationship
The A.I. company, which is in the middle of a court fight with Elon Musk, has been unhappy with how Apple has integrated ChatGPT into its devices.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 14, 2026

Dallas Asks Its Residents: What Should We Do With City Hall?
Faced with a billion-dollar repair bill and a desire to find a new arena for the Mavericks, the city is considering options that include demolishing the building. Residents submitted their own ideas.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 14, 2026

South Carolina Governor Formally Calls for Redistricting Special Session
But he stopped short of ordering lawmakers to redo the map so that Republicans could sweep the state's congressional delegation, which President Trump has pressured them to do.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 14, 2026

G. Robert Blakey Dies at 90; Drafted the RICO Anti-Racketeering Statute
He was also the chief counsel to the House Select Committee on Assassinations in the late 1970s and spent years as a Notre Dame law professor.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 14, 2026

OpenAI Trial Heads to Jury After Closing Arguments in Musk vs. Altman Case
Lawyers for Elon Musk and OpenAI made their closing arguments in the blockbuster federal trial on Thursday. Nine jurors are set to begin deliberations next week.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 14, 2026

U.S. Border Patrol Chief Resigns in Latest Homeland Security Shake-Up
Michael Banks is the latest high-profile official to leave the Department of Homeland Security amid President Trump's immigration crackdown.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 14, 2026

House Again Blocks War Powers Vote to Halt Iran Conflict
But two vulnerable Republicans joined Democrats in the effort to force President Trump to win authorization from Congress, in the latest sign of G.O.P. jitters over the war.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 14, 2026

Supreme Court Allows Abortion Pill Access by Mail to Continue
A federal appeals court ruling against the Food and Drug Administration would have restricted access by mail to mifepristone.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 14, 2026

A Top U.S. Commander Dismisses Reports of Civilian Deaths in Iran
Adm. Brad Cooper said a strike on an Iranian school may have been the only civilian casualty incident of the war.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 14, 2026

Vance Blames Democrats as U.S. Halts Some Medicaid Payments, Claiming Fraud
Vice President JD Vance traveled to Maine for a speech, making a midterm election pitch that only Republicans could root out fraud in public benefits.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 14, 2026

Mail-Order Abortions Have Quickly Become Common
Pills shipped to states with bans are a reason abortion has increased since Roe v. Wade was overturned.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 14, 2026

Plane Crashes Into House in Ohio, Killing 2
No one on the ground was hurt when a small plane crashed into a house on a residential street south of downtown Akron, the authorities said.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 14, 2026

Why Trump's Reflecting Pool Repairs Are in Trouble
Federal records show that the no-bid contract to repair the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool and paint it blue now costs $13.1 million. That's about seven times the amount President Trump initially said it would cost.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 14, 2026

What to Know About the Latest Abortion Pill Lawsuit
The Supreme Court ruled that mifepristone could continue to be prescribed by telemedicine while a lower court reviews the case.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 14, 2026

Is Musk Running an Illegal Power Plant? The D.O.J. Says It Might Weigh In.
In a court filing, the administration signaled support for Elon Musk's artificial intelligence company in a lawsuit challenging xAI's generators at a huge Mississippi data center.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 14, 2026

There's a Pattern of Abuse in America
M. Gessen and Rachel Louise Snyder on the parallels between authoritarianism and domestic violence.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 14, 2026

Justices Allow Abortion Pill Access by Mail to Continue
Also, this is a big week for the art market. Here's the latest at the end of Thursday.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 14, 2026

C.I.A. Director Travels to Cuba as U.S. Intensifies Pressure
John Ratcliffe, the C.I.A. director, is the highest-ranking official in the Trump administration to visit the country.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 14, 2026

Should Every Party Be Allowed to Vote in a Primary?
New research claims that bipartisan primaries have broad societal benefit, but opposition is growing, and Louisiana voters this weekend will participate in the state's first closed primary since 1978.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 14, 2026

16 More People in the U.S. Are Being Monitored for Hantavirus, C.D.C. Says
They were passengers on a plane to Johannesburg with an infected Dutch woman who later died.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 14, 2026

Another Trump Appointee Learns It's Easier to Be a Critic Than a Leader
We have no F.D.A. director, no permanent C.D.C. director and no surgeon general.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 14, 2026

Cuba Says It Has Run Out of Oil
A long-running energy crisis in the island nation reached a breaking point this week, when government officials said they had run out of reserves.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 14, 2026

Mystery Grows Around Representative Thomas Kean Jr.'s Absence
Representative Thomas Kean Jr. last voted in Washington on March 5, citing a medical issue. An appearance planned for late May has been canceled.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 14, 2026

Trump's and Xi's Body Language at the Summit Mirrored Their Styles
Although at odds over issues like trade and Taiwan, the U.S. and Chinese leaders met in Beijing with a show of friendly gestures.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 14, 2026

Inside Jack Schlossberg's Chaotic Campaign to Revive Camelot
Erratic behavior and staff turnover have colored Mr. Schlossberg's bid for a House seat in New York, raising questions about his readiness for office.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 14, 2026

Open Primaries Have Their Fans. The Parties Are Not Among Them.
New research claims that bipartisan primaries have broad societal benefit, but opposition is growing, and Louisiana voters this weekend will participate in the state's first closed primary since 1978.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 14, 2026

N.Y. Takes Two-Step Approach to Tax on Multimillion-Dollar Second Homes
The tax will initially apply to units with a "market value" of at least $1 million. That metric often underestimates a home's actual worth.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 14, 2026

Green Card Holders Targeted for Deportation by New ‘Removal Apparatus'
The Department of Homeland Security recently formed a unit tasked with revetting thousands of immigrants with permanent residency.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 14, 2026

Justice Dept. Accuses Yale Medical School of Discriminating Against White and Asian Applicants
The finding was the second time in eight days that the Trump administration had targeted a major medical school over admissions policies.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 14, 2026

What Autocrats Have in Common With Abusers
M. Gessen and Rachel Louise Snyder on the parallels between authoritarianism and domestic violence.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 14, 2026

Thomas Massie Is One of a Vanishing Breed: A Republican Who Will Stand Up to Trump
An individual with principles and quirks and an aversion to being told what to do.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 14, 2026

Cerebras, A.I. Chip Maker, Rises 89% in Market Debut as Tech IPOs Ramp Up
Cerebras, a Silicon Valley maker of artificial intelligence chips, began trading on the stock market on Thursday, as SpaceX, OpenAI and Anthropic also take steps to go public.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 14, 2026

James Talarico's Taco Order Sparks Debate in Texas Senate Race
What started as a taco stop with former President Barack Obama quickly turned into a very Texas debate over the proper breakfast taco order.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 14, 2026

Chud the Builder, Known for Racist Confrontations, Charged With Attempted Murder
Dalton Eatherly, who goes by Chud the Builder, was arrested after an altercation that ended in gunfire outside a courthouse near Nashville.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 14, 2026

Strategist Tied to Becerra and Newsom Pleads Guilty in Corruption Case
Dana Williamson, a former political strategist for Xavier Becerra and a former aide to Gov. Gavin Newsom, appeared in federal court on Thursday.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 14, 2026

Trump Was Flattering, Xi Was Resolute. The Difference Spoke Volumes.
In contrast to his rhetoric about China at home, President Trump spoke in conciliatory terms with Xi Jinping, the Chinese leader.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 14, 2026

The Trump Dumpster Fire Is Lit
When MAHA turns into HAHA.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 14, 2026

Latino Groups Unite to Win Back Hispanic Voters for Democrats in Midterms
Four longtime Latino civil rights and political organizations are joining efforts to register voters and mobilize Hispanic Democrats in the wake of rising voting restrictions.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 14, 2026

Justice Dept. Aims to Denaturalize Ex-Marine for Sex Crime
In recent decades, the federal authorities have generally revoked U.S. citizenship from people accused of wrongdoing on their citizenship applications. A new case focuses on a crime committed later.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 14, 2026

Spies, Sanctions, Cyberattacks: China and the U.S. Clash Behind the Scenes
After months of avoiding confrontation, the Trump administration has taken recent steps to call out China on Iran, artificial intelligence and spying.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 14, 2026

Clarence Carter, Singer of Lust-Filled Soul Hits, Dies at 90
In songs like "Slip Away" and "Back Door Santa," he performed with the fervor of a backwoods preacher and the bawdy humor of a juke joint.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 14, 2026

Why A.I. Safety Controls Are Not Very Effective
Three years after the debut of ChatGPT, fooling A.I. systems into bad behavior is almost trivial.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 14, 2026

Bumble Is Killing the Swipe Feature. What's Next for Dating Apps?
Bumble is losing the feature that reshaped how we look for love. Daters may be ready for something more intentional.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 14, 2026

UCF Commencement Speaker Draws Boos After A.I. Remarks
Humanities students made their displeasure known at the University of Central Florida.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 14, 2026

Hantavirus Doesn't Spread Easily, but Officials May Be Downplaying Risks
The virus is clearly far less contagious than the coronavirus, scientists agree, but they have found cases where it spread among people without direct contact.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 14, 2026

Flag With Swastikas and Star of David Flown at N.Y.U., Police Say
The flag appeared on a university building in the heart of Greenwich Village during a graduation week event, and resembled the purple N.Y.U. banners flying on campus.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 14, 2026

The Family Branding of Sean Duffy's Road Trip Reality Show
A trailer heralds the latest spinoff from the Trump administration.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 14, 2026

Strategist Tied to Becerra and Newsom Is Expected to Plead Guilty to 3 Felonies
Dana Williamson, a former political strategist for Xavier Becerra and a former aide to Gov. Gavin Newsom, is scheduled to appear in federal court on Thursday.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 14, 2026

Will Her Daughter Be Safe at Pali High as It Rebuilds From LA Wildfires?
It's a nightmare faced by families all around Los Angeles: After wildfire smoke blanketed homes, schools and offices with toxic chemicals, when is it OK to go back?

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 14, 2026

U.S. Set to Drop Charges Against Indian Billionaire Accused of Fraud
The decision came after a meeting in which a lawyer for the billionaire, Gautam Adani, made an unusual offer, according to people familiar with the matter.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 14, 2026

I Don't Think You Can Even Call This Hypocrisy
The secrets of one of the architects of the religious right are being revealed. One of the secrets is that they weren't really secrets.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 14, 2026

Trump's Iran War is Punishing America's Working Class
Higher fuel prices are a burden on low-income families.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 14, 2026

With Alex Murdaugh Conviction Reversal, South Carolina Braces for Retrial and More Scrutiny
The State Supreme Court cited a local court clerk in reversing the result of one of the most-watched murder trials of the last decade. It has raised painful memories in the state's Lowcountry region.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 14, 2026

In Venice, the Passion of Life and the Ghost of Art
The 2026 edition of the world's oldest art exhibition is a celebration of vitality — for better and indeed for worse.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 14, 2026

How an Image of Washington at Prayer Became a Touchstone for the Right
A scene inspired by the winter at Valley Forge has become more prominent in the Trump era, along with claims that the United States was founded as a Christian nation.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 14, 2026

Wes Streeting Resigns and Calls for Leadership Contest to Replace Starmer
The British health secretary stepped down on Thursday, issuing an excoriating statement on the leadership of Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 14, 2026

China's Not the Problem. We Are.
The difference in perspectives between superpowers is shaping the race for A.I. dominance.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 14, 2026

Saudi Arabia and U.A.E. Carried Out Secret Attacks in Iran, U.S. Officials Say
The Gulf Arab states have been grappling with how to deter Iran after the war made clear the limits of American security guarantees.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 14, 2026

Trump's Push to Keep Coal Plants Open Is Costing Hundreds of Millions
Costs have been mounting in the year since the Trump administration began directing aging coal plants to say open.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 14, 2026

U.S. Abruptly Cancels Deployment of 4,000 Troops to Poland
It was unclear why Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth called off the deployment to Poland, which has close relations with the United States.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 14, 2026

Consumers Spent More in April Despite High Gas Prices
Retail sales rose 0.5 percent despite higher prices for gas, food and other goods. But there are signs consumers are under some strain.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 14, 2026

Who Is Wes Streeting, the Cabinet Minister Who Just Resigned From Keir Starmer's Government?
Mr. Streeting, a confident communicator from the right of the Labour Party, comes from a working-class background and said he was influenced by his Tory grandfather.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 14, 2026

Trump Might Welcome Chinese Investment, but America Is Wary
A pledge for more Chinese investment could face backlash given longstanding national security concerns in the United States.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 14, 2026

Honda Posts First-Ever Annual Loss After Pullback From E.V.s
The Japanese automaker posted its first loss since 1957 as it took a multibillion-dollar hit from scaling back its electric-vehicle plans.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 14, 2026

The Met Will Expand by Merging With the Nearby Neue Galerie
Beginning in 2028, the Metropolitan Museum of Art will own the Neue's Fifth Avenue home and the prestige collection of 20th-century Austrian and German art built by Ronald S. Lauder.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 14, 2026

Angela Rayner, Former U.K. Deputy Prime Minister, Cleared of Wrongdoing Over Taxes
Angela Rayner, who resigned last year after paying the wrong rate of tax on an apartment purchase, said an investigation found she had not done so deliberately.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 14, 2026

Bo French Challenges Texas Oil Regulator in GOP Runoff
Bo French, a hard-liner known for wild social media posts, is seeking a bigger megaphone. Big oil companies, and top officials like Greg Abbott, want to stop him.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 14, 2026

A Fact Check of Trump's Claims on Inflation and Gas Prices in Iran War
He has minimized soaring gas prices, rising inflation and the American economy's need for the Strait of Hormuz.

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