European Leaders Split Over Phone Call to Putin

By: Jeffrey Gettleman · Paul Sonne and Jeanna Smialek

27 October 2026 at 23:49

The diplomatic outreach was part of an effort to push talks to end the war in Ukraine, though it was not welcomed by all European leaders.

President Vladimir Putin of Russia in Moscow on Friday.

Trump Explores Lifting Sanctions on Russia’s Flagship Investment Fund

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By: Anton Troianovski

27 October 2026 at 20:30

The move would be the latest U.S. concession to Moscow as President Trump pursues economic incentives he hopes will secure an end to war in Ukraine.

Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, President Trump’s envoys, with Kirill Dmitriev, the head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund, in Moscow last month.

Serbian Students, Victorious and Leaderless, Go After the Media

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By: Andrew Higgins and Alisa Dogramadzieva

27 October 2026 at 20:14

Supporters of the opposition movement that won Sunday’s election stormed the offices of a pro-government tabloid. Another news outlet apologized for years of “one-sided” coverage.

Supporters of the Student List opposition bloc in Belgrade, Serbia’s capital, on Monday, celebrating its victory in the national elections.

What Is the Commonwealth? What to Know as King Charles Hosts Meeting in the Caribbean

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By: Michael D. Shear

27 October 2026 at 07:01

King Charles III is traveling to host a meeting of the leaders of more than 50 nations.

King Charles III and Queen Camilla in Wales earlier this month.

King Charles Faces High Stakes Test With Caribbean Tour

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By: Michael D. Shear

27 October 2026 at 15:02

The king will confront calls for reparations and apologies for his country’s colonial past as he attends the Commonwealth heads of government meeting.

King Charles III delivering a speech at a state banquet at Windsor Castle in England this month.

Book Review: ‘Princes and Thieves,’ by Matthew Cole

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By: Fintan O’Toole

27 October 2026 at 03:32

The new book by the reporter Matthew Cole connects $2 billion in slush funds from gulf state leaders to Trump’s son-in-law in an effort to influence U.S. policy.

The U.A.E. president Mohammed bin Zayed and President Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner, in 2026.

Brazil Supreme Court Orders Flávio Bolsonaro to Hand Over Passports in Money Laundering Inquiry

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By: Ana Ionova · Alice Maciel and Thayz Guimarães

27 October 2026 at 02:55

Brazil’s Supreme Court told the police to seize passport of Mr. Bolsonaro, who lost the presidential election, over his links to an investigation.

Flavio Bolsonaro speaking in Brasília last night after losing the presidential election.

Machado’s Return to Venezuela Tests Limits of U.S. Sway

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By: Simon Romero and Edward Wong

27 October 2026 at 02:09

Seeking new elections, María Corina Machado will need to tread carefully to avoid offending the Trump administration, while also asserting her own leadership.

The Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado greeting supporters in the Venezuelan capital, Caracas, on Sunday.

Flurry of Diplomacy in Iran Amid Reports of U.S. and Israeli Plans to Renew War

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By: Erika Solomon · Vivian Nereim and Adam Rasgon

26 October 2026 at 17:30

Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan made a rare joint visit to Tehran amid reports that the U.S. and Israel were drawing up plans to renew their attacks on Iran.

Mohsen Rezaei, the head of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, in July. He will meet with a delegation from countries in the Mecca Pact to discuss conflict in the region, according to an Iranian official.

Lula Defeats Bolsonaro for Brazil Presidency, in Blow to Latin America’s Right

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By: Ana Ionova and Adam B. Ellick

26 October 2026 at 10:07

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva triumphed over Flávio Bolsonaro, the eldest son of the right-wing leader he defeated four years ago.

Who Is María Corina Machado?

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By: Julie Turkewitz · Jonathan Wolfe and Ephrat Livni

26 October 2026 at 00:05

The Venezuelan opposition leader returned home from exile to a country firmly under American control. How are her relations with Washington?

María Corina Machado in Panama City this month.

María Corina Machado on Venezuela’s Future and Her Relationship With the Trump Administration

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By: Julie Turkewitz

19 October 2026 at 22:09

Blocked from entering her country, Venezuela’s opposition leader spoke with The Times about her efforts to return and her relationship with the Trump administration.

María Corina Machado in Panama on Wednesday.

María Corina Machado Returns to Venezuela

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By: Julie Turkewitz · Edward Wong and Adam Entous

26 October 2026 at 08:18

After nearly 10 months in exile, Ms. Machado, a Nobel laureate, came back to challenge leaders who have sidelined her and press for new elections.

Ms. Machado greetings supporters in Caracas on Sunday.

The Epstein Files Produce an Unlikely Weapon for the Houthi Messaging Wars

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By: Ephrat Livni

23 October 2026 at 15:18

The Yemeni militia is using the culture of its sworn enemies in the renewed fighting with Saudi Arabia.

Houthi supporters chanting slogans and holding pictures of Abdul Malik al-Houthi, the Houthi leader, in Sanaa, Yemen.

Thomas L. Friedman: We Just Set Off the Second Big Bang

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By: Thomas L. Friedman · Havovi Cooper and Mehron Abdi

25 October 2026 at 14:00

Humanity is entering its most dangerous era yet.

What to Know About Brazil’s Election as Bolsonaro Faces Off With Lula

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By: Ana Ionova

25 October 2026 at 12:01

Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, the leftist incumbent, and Flávio Bolsonaro, the right-wing challenger, face off in a narrow race that could redefine the future of Latin America.

Campaign towels depicting Mr. Bolsonaro and Mr. Lula in Brasília this week.

The Other Bolsonaro Who Could Become Brazil’s Next President

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By: Ana Ionova

24 October 2026 at 12:03

Flávio Bolsonaro, the son of the former president who was jailed over a coup plot, could be on the cusp of winning Brazil’s presidency.

Flávio Bolsonaro during a campaign event this month in Porto Alegre, Brazil.

Could Lula Be on the Brink of Defeat in Brazil’s Election?

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By: Ana Ionova

26 October 2026 at 07:45

Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, a leftist, staged a remarkable comeback on Sunday, winning re-election and stopping a right-wing wave.

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva during the launch of his re-election campaign in São Paulo in August.

A New Level of Threat and Fear Risks Pushing the U.S. and Iran Back to Full War

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By: David E. Sanger · Julian E. Barnes · Jonathan Swan · Maggie Haberman · Farnaz Fassihi and Eric Schmitt

25 October 2026 at 16:38

With new intelligence and the possibility of all sides seeking pretexts for action, the war in Iran is entering a dangerous phase ahead of elections in the United States and Israel.

A senior official in Iran took to social media in recent days to say the country was preparing to take on its adversaries with surprise attacks.

Elon Musk Says Ukraine Violated Starlink’s Rules

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By: Sheera Frenkel · Siobhán O’Grady and Liubov Sholudko

25 October 2026 at 12:28

The comments came after the disruption in the country’s satellite service. Earlier, Ukraine said drones using Starshield, the Pentagon-funded service, were back to normal speeds.

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