What to Know About Brazil’s Election as Bolsonaro Faces Off With Lula
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva triumphed over Flávio Bolsonaro, the eldest son of the right-wing leader he defeated four years ago.
Israeli Jews Across the Spectrum Face an Election of Fears
Supporters and opponents of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have expressed intense anxieties about isolation abroad, security at home and the future of Israel’s identity.Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel’s prime minister, speaking to supporters in the food court of a shopping mall in Holon, Israel, durin
María Corina Machado Returns to Venezuela
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.
Trump’s Election Attacks Enter New Pre-emptive Phase
A lawsuit by the Justice Department challenging a potential narrow loss by the GOP Senate incumbent in Alaska reflects a new tactic by the president to try to shape the election results.President Trump at a midterm election campaign rally in Guardian Centers in Perry, Ga., on Saturday.
In Islamophobic Rant, Trump Seeks to Stir Republican Base in Michigan
The president contended that Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, a Muslim, would “invite hordes of jihadis to our shores” as he sought to bolster the G.O.P. candidate in a tight Senate race.President Trump’s comments, coming in a key midterm battleground nine days before the elections, underscored the dark themes a
How Obama and Trump Made their Cases in Dueling Midterm Speeches
At rallies this weekend, Mr. Obama and Mr. Trump delivered two starkly contrasting pitches, differing in style and substance.
Can’t Afford a Home. Can’t Afford a Baby. Can’t Afford Life. This Is 30.
They’re trying to build middle-class lives in New York. But many 30-year-olds in the city feel worse off than their parents. Is it average adult angst? Or something more enduring?People in their early 30s make up the largest age cohort in the United States. They’re feeling priced out of adulthood.
‘Pull Out the Sick Trees’: Xi’s Constant Purges Pave Way for Next Term
The Chinese leader Xi Jinping, who is likely preparing to secure a fourth term in power in 2027, has complained that officials cannot be trusted.President Xi Jinping of China is expected to secure a fourth term as leader of the ruling Communist Party next year. He has warned that too many officials
Aleksandar Vucic Concedes Defeat in Serbian Election
“It is clear that we have lost these elections,” Aleksandar Vucic said in a surprisingly early speech congratulating his opponents.People cheering after the polls closed in Belgrade, Serbia, on Sunday. Above them was a campaign ad for Aleksandar Vucic, the defeated leader.
‘You Can See Everything’ Gives ‘Clayface’ a Run for Its Money at the Box Office
“Clayface” was No. 1 at the box office, but “You Can See Everything,” a documentary about the disgraced Theranos founder, surged in its second weekend.
About That Contested Elizabeth Holmes Quote to The Times
In today’s Backstory, the new Holmes film takes issue with our profile, Nikole Hannah-Jones unpacks her viral essay and a professor shares why he thinks we apply “conservative” and “liberal” labels inconsistently.
The Epstein Files Produce an Unlikely Weapon for the Houthi Messaging Wars
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.
How to Straddle the MAGA Divide
Beth Wilkinson is a Washington lawyer who has thrived representing the Trump administration’s enemies and allies alike. Does she represent a vanishing type?
Is the Venice Soccer Team Ever Going to Be as Good as It Looks?
Venezia FC, a historically modest club, has become a fashion sensation. But its performance has struggled to match the off-field hype.Venezia FC playing against Bari at its picturesque stadium in Venice last year.
The Millions of Israelis in Netanyahu’s Corner
Despite three disastrous years for Israelis, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s core support remains strong.
I Went to India and Found It Has Lessons for Us All
Young people have revived the country’s glorious tradition of nonviolent dissent.
New Fight at Gritty Manhattan Park Is Over ‘Punk Rock’ Pull-Up Bars
The Parks Department has a $10 million plan to renovate the northeast corner of Tompkins Square Park, but fans of its workout bars want things to stay just as they are.Danny Kavaldo on the bars at Tompkins Square Park. The Parks Department plans to replace them.