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How Orban Lost His Touch, and Hungary’s Election
The election defeat for Prime Minister Viktor Orban is less the result of an ideological shift in Hungary, and more the playing out of a fundamental rule of politics.
New York Times Top StoriesNew York Times Top StoriesJudge Dismisses Trump’s Suit Over WSJ Report on Birthday Card to Epstein
The judge said President Trump had not “plausibly alleged” that The Journal published the article with actual malice.
New York Times Top StoriesF.D.A. Pushes Drug Developers to Report Clinical Trial Results
Many unfavorable results go unreported, skewing the available data on medical treatments.
New York Times Top StoriesIran Blockade Sets Up a Test of Which Side Can Endure More Pain
President Trump is trying to choke off the country’s lifeline with a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. But the Iranians are betting that his tolerance for political pain is limited.
New York Times Top StoriesTrump Said Other Countries Would Help Blockade Iran. So Far, There Are No Takers.
President Trump’s announcement of a complete U.S. blockade was his latest effort to pressure Iran to negotiate after direct talks over the weekend did not yield an agreement.
New York Times Top StoriesIn the Desert, a ‘Cleaning Station’ for Ants
A unique “choreography” between two ant species suggests a distinctive partnership in which one provides a carwash service to the other.
New York Times Top StoriesHollywood Heavyweights Sign Letter Opposing Paramount’s Deal for Warner Bros.
The letter warns that the deal will result in fewer jobs for creatives, along with higher costs and less choice for audiences.
New York Times Top StoriesHungary May No Longer Be Putin’s Ally, but It Can’t Afford a Full Break
Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s defeat will make it harder for the Kremlin to divide Europe, but Moscow retains leverage through energy sales.
New York Times Top StoriesAfter Criticizing Pope, Trump Posts Image of Himself as a Jesus-Like Figure
The image, posted on Truth Social, appeared to be A.I.-generated and depicts the president as a divine leader healing the sick.
New York Times Top StoriesOil Companies Want What Gun Manufacturers Have
The fossil fuel industry has mounted a carefully orchestrated campaign to stop climate lawsuits and saddle the public with the costs of climate change.
New York Times Top StoriesYour Questions, Answered
You asked about mail-in ballots, oil in the Middle East, manufacturing jobs and more.
New York Times Top StoriesIsraelis Don’t Feel Much Like Victors in War With Iran
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.
New York Times Top StoriesU.S. Prepares to Blockade Strait of Hormuz, and a MAGA Hero Is Defeated in Europe
Plus, Eric Swalwell suspended his campaign after sexual assault allegations.
New York Times Top StoriesDefeat of Orban Removes Ukraine’s Biggest Nemesis in Europe
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.
New York Times Top Stories4 Takeaways From Orban’s Defeat in Hungary’s Election
Economics and unhappiness with endemic corruption helped Peter Magyar, the challenger, secure victory. A visit by the U.S. vice president in support of Mr. Orban didn’t change things.
New York Times Top StoriesThe Battle Over Refreshers Heats Up as McDonald’s Enters the Mix
The fast-food giant will add fruit-flavored drinks to its menus next month as chains like Dunkin’ and Starbucks sell more cold drinks than hot ones.
New York Times Top StoriesTo Fill Drone Force Ranks, Russia Targets a New Demographic: Students
Recruitment sessions have taken place at hundreds of universities and colleges across the country.
New York Times Top StoriesTo Fill Drone Force Ranks, Russia Targets a New Demographic: Students
Recruitment sessions have taken place at hundreds of universities and colleges across the country.
New York Times Top StoriesHow Trump’s ‘Dealmakers in Peace’ Failed in Iran
Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff thought they could broker peace like a business deal. The war in Iran proves how wrong they were.
New York Times Top StoriesThe Economist Is Putting Names (and Faces) to Its Magazine
Nameless no more, writers for The Economist are mixing it up on video from its studio in London.
New York Times Top StoriesHow Iran, Suffering Under Sanctions, Diversified Its Economy
As the nation contended with high inflation, high unemployment and unrest before the war, it became more than just an oil exporter.
New York Times Top StoriesAfter Charlie Kirk’s Death, a Fight for the Youth Vote
A fledgling Democratic group and the far-right white nationalist Nick Fuentes seek to make gains on college campuses that have recently been dominated by Turning Point USA.
New York Times Top StoriesTrump’s Military Transgender Ban Is Keeping Workers on Expensive Paid Leave
Highly trained service members have been put on paid leave for nearly a year as they wait for the military to decide their fate.
New York Times Top StoriesThe Last Day at Kids of Faith: Parents Navigating a Child Care Crisis
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.
New York Times Top StoriesFollowing the Footsteps of Prince in Minneapolis
This year is the 10th anniversary of the artist’s death. We made a pilgrimage to the city where he lived and worked.
New York Times Top StoriesElections and Defections Are Likely to Unshackle Canada’s Liberals
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.
New York Times Top StoriesWhat Orban’s Defeat Means for the Rest of the World
The Hungarian prime minister’s defeat demonstrates that opposition to his party was so strong it was able to overwhelm all the structures Viktor Orban put in place to protect his rule.
New York Times Top StoriesCan Brooklyn’s Grand Army Plaza Be Car-Free? Mamdani Says Yes.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani is expected to propose linking Grand Army Plaza with Prospect Park by closing a dangerous stretch of road between them.
New York Times Top StoriesAfter Chaotic Election Day, Peru Orders 2nd Day of Voting for Some Areas
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.
New York Times Top StoriesThe Relationship Between America and the U.A.E. Needs an Upgrade
For decades, the U.S.-Gulf relationship was based on oil for security. That framework is obsolete.