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  1. Amsterdam’s Mayor Apologizes for City’s Role in the Holocaust World, Today

    The city “horribly abandoned its Jewish residents,” more than 60,000 of whom were deported and killed during World War II, Mayor Femke Halsema said on Thursday.

  2. Killer of Gucci Heir Is Arrested on Suspicion of Shooting His Own Son World, Today

    Benedetto Ceraulo, who in 1995 killed Maurizio Gucci, the heir to the fashion house, was suspected of shooting his son over a scratch on a car, Italian police said.

  3. Overwhelmed in the Wine Aisle? Follow This Advice. Food, Today

    The variety of wines available now is wonderful, but it can be paralyzing. Here’s a guide for finding treasures among the vast choices.

  4. Who’s a Carthaginian? Genetic Study Revises Ancestry of Rome’s Ancient Nemesis Science, Today

    The inhabitants of Carthage were long thought to have derived from Levantine Phoenicians. But an eight-year study suggests they were more closely related to Greeks.

  5. Britain Lifts Sanctions on Syrian Security Agencies World, Today

    The move, which is intended to allow Syria’s new leaders the chance to rebuild, follows Britain’s earlier easing of sanctions on Syrian energy companies and the central bank.

  6. ¿William Shakespeare fue un mal esposo? Una carta olvidada sugeriría nuevas pistas En español, Today

    Una nueva investigación socava la opinión tradicional de que Shakespeare fue un marido distante y negligente con su mujer, Anne Hathaway.

  7. Student Stabs 4 Others, One Fatally, at a French High School, Officials Say World, Today

    The motive was unclear for the attack, which occurred at a time of heightened concern in France about knife attacks in schools.

  8. A Paris Hotel With Rooftop Views and a Rock-Climbing Wall T Magazine, Today

    Plus: an architectural travel guide, dishes that pay homage to Henri Matisse and more recommendations.

  9. Overlooked Letter Rewrites History of Shakespeare’s Bad Marriage World, Today

    New research undermines the traditional view that Shakespeare was a distant, neglectful husband to his wife, Anne.

  10. Russia Jails General Who Criticized Army’s Senior Command World, Today

    Maj. Gen. Ivan Popov, a popular battlefield commander, was fired after airing grievances against superiors.

  11. Trump’s Tariffs Expected to Grind Germany’s Economy to a Halt Business, Today

    The German government scaled back its prediction for 2025 to zero growth, citing the turbulence caused by U.S. tariffs, as well as stubborn bureaucracy and high energy prices.

  12. If America Walks Away From Ukraine, What Will Europe Do? World, Today

    Europeans see Ukraine’s security as vital to their own and want to defend the principle of no border changes by force, even if President Trump does not.

  13. Cardinals Gather in Vatican to Fine Tune Preparations for Pope’s Funeral World, Today

    The conclave to select the next pontiff has not started yet, but meetings to set the agenda and to decide on the logistics of mourning for Francis were gathering pace.

  14. Zelensky’s Red Line on Crimea Tied to Political Realities at Home World, Today

    In Ukraine, memories of Russia’s annexation are fresh and resentments run high, leaving the country’s president few choices on the latest American peace plan.

  15. A Francis Admirer and a Francis Skeptic Debate the Pope’s Legacy Opinion, Today

    The challenges for Catholicism in the modern world.

  16. 3 Books About Tech, Politics and Big Business Books, Today

    Experts tell the stories of entrepreneurs and executives who have inched closer and closer to their governments.

  17. A Planned E.U. Rule Has Coffee Growers in Ethiopia Scrambling Climate, Today

    The measure will require geolocation data to show that beans aren’t linked to deforestation. Farmers say they need more time to prepare.

  18. Vance esboza un plan de alto al fuego en Ucrania que favorece a Rusia En español, Yesterday

    El vicepresidente JD Vance dijo que el plan congelaría el territorio a lo largo de las actuales líneas del frente del conflicto entre Rusia y Ucrania, y que EE. UU. se retiraría si ambas partes no estaban de acuerdo.

  19. Prelude to a Funeral Foreign, Yesterday

    A single image captures the subtle changes in how the Roman Catholic Church buries a pope.

  20. Marco Grassi, Who Brought Old Paintings Back to Life, Dies at 90 Obits, Yesterday

    As a restorer who specialized in late medieval and early Renaissance paintings from Italy, he was in intimate touch with the paintings of long-dead masters.

  21. A Roman Gladiator and a Lion Met in Combat. Only One Walked Away. Science, Yesterday

    A discovery in an English garden led to the first direct evidence that man fought beast to entertain the subjects of the Roman Empire.

  22. Cómo ver el funeral del papa Francisco En español, Yesterday

    El funeral de Francisco se llevará a cabo el sábado en la plaza de San Pedro, según ha indicado el Vaticano. Aquí te decimos cómo verlo y qué esperar.

  23. Un potente terremoto sacude Estambul y saca a la gente a las calles En español, Yesterday

    Inmediatamente después del sismo no se registraron víctimas ni daños importantes, pero todavía está fresco el recuerdo del desastroso terremoto de 2023 en el sureste del país.

  24. El féretro del papa Francisco es trasladado a la Basílica de San Pedro En español, Yesterday

    Miles de personas acudieron a presentar sus respetos y despedirse del pontífice, quien falleció el lunes a la edad de 88 años.

  25. A Turner Prize Shortlist That J.M.W. Turner Might Have Appreciated Culture, Yesterday

    This year’s nominees for the prestigious art award include Mohammed Sami, an Iraqi painter, and Zadie Xa, a Canadian installation artist.

  26. How to Watch the Funeral of Pope Francis Express, Yesterday

    World leaders and the Catholic faithful from around the globe will attend the funeral on Saturday. Here’s how to watch it and what to expect.

  27. Powerful Earthquake Shakes Istanbul, Sending People Into Streets Foreign, Yesterday

    No deaths were reported after the magnitude-6.2 tremor, which rattled nerves in the wake of Turkey’s disastrous 2023 quake.

  28. Map: 6.2-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Near Istanbul Interactive, Yesterday

    View the location of the quake’s epicenter and shake area.

  29. Apple and Meta Are First to Be Hit by E.U. Digital Competition Law Business, Yesterday

    The European Commission said the Silicon Valley companies violated the Digital Markets Act, a law meant to crimp the power of the largest tech firms.

  30. Trump Pressures Ukraine to Accept a Peace Plan That Sharply Favors Russia Foreign, Yesterday

    The U.S. proposal would freeze territory along the current front lines of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, which Ukraine has rejected.

  31. Syria’s Jihadist-Turned-President Seeks New Allies Foreign, Yesterday

    In an interview with The New York Times, President Ahmed al-Shara urged the United States to lift sanctions and alluded to the possibility of future military support from Russia and Turkey.

  32. After Pope Francis: A Round Table With David French Op Ed, Yesterday

    Three religious thinkers on the state of Catholicism.

  33. The Latest Battleground for Luxury Tourism: Albania’s Adriatic Coast Travel, Yesterday

    Two major proposals led by Jared Kushner and a new airport championed by the Albanian government focus on an area prized for its biodiversity. Are they a sign of things to come?

  34. Pope Francis’ Coffin Is Moved to St. Peter’s in Solemn Procession Foreign, Yesterday

    Crowds flocked to pay their respects and bid farewell to the pontiff, who died on Monday at the age of 88.

  35. Catholics Expected a Revolution From Francis, Just Not the One He Gave Them Foreign, Yesterday

    Liberals hoped he’d ordain women or allow gay marriage. Conservatives thought he’d tear up Church doctrine. But his papacy favored debate over radical action.

  36. A Simpler Funeral for Francis, Who Shunned Many Gilt Papal Trappings Foreign, April 22

    A funeral will be held on Saturday for the pope, who changed the rules to make such ceremonies simpler than those traditionally observed.

  37. Rubio Skipping Ukraine Talks as Zelensky Rebuffs U.S. on Crimea Foreign, April 22

    The decision by Secretary of State Marco Rubio to pull out of the meeting and an objection by Ukraine’s leader to a key U.S. proposal raised questions about the state of the negotiations.

  38. The April 22 Pope Francis Death News live blog included 14 standalone posts:
  39. The Quiet Farewell Before Pope Francis’ Funeral Foreign, April 22

    In a small ceremony, Vatican officials followed the path long taken when a pope dies.

  40. How Pope Francis Catalyzed the Catholic Right in the U.S. Video, April 22

    Pope Francis’ critics represent a minority of the American church but a powerful one. Ruth Graham, a reporter covering religion, faith and values for The New York Times, describes how his papacy galvanized a tide of conservative resistance in the ...

  41. I Watched the Pope Visit the Forgotten and Convert the Skeptical Foreign, April 22

    Jim Yardley, a former Rome bureau chief for The New York Times, witnessed Pope Francis’ transformation from an unlikely papal contender to a beloved figure.

  42. Trump and Zelensky Are Among the Leaders Planning to Attend Francis’ Funeral Foreign, April 22

    Pope Francis’ funeral on Saturday will bring together leaders who sometimes clashed with the pope on issues such as global migration.

  43. Syria Makes Rare Arrests of Palestinian Militant Group Leaders Foreign, April 22

    The arrests marked a pendulum swing for the government. Under the Assad regime, Syria served as a base of operations for several Palestinian armed factions.

  44. Russia and Ukraine, Under Trump Pressure, Signal Openness to Direct Talks Foreign, April 22

    An unusual public back-and-forth suggested that both sides in the war were eager to at least appear interested in negotiations.

  45. ‘The Two Popes,’ ‘Conclave’ and Francis’ Autobiography: The Papacy in Recent Culture Foreign, April 22

    The Vatican — with its politics, its pageantry and its power — has long been a favorite subject for artists and thinkers.

  46. Pope Francis Will Be Buried in Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica in Rome Foreign, April 22

    For his final resting place, Francis chose simplicity in a place of beauty.

  47. How Pope Francis Changed the Catholic Church The Daily, April 22

    What a surprising papacy meant to the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics.

  48. Francis’ Death Silences a Voice for the Voiceless Foreign, April 22

    As democratic values and alliances were being turned upside down, the pope was a consistent moral guidepost. Who can play that role now?

  49. Trump Shuns Europe, and Its Defense Industry Tries to Capitalize Foreign, April 22

    Europe’s weapons makers are prospering as the continent reconsiders its post-Cold War stance of favoring domestic investment over military spending.

  50. The Landscape Is Centuries Old. The Crime Is More Modern. Foreign, April 22

    In rural England, increasingly sophisticated farming equipment has become a target for thieves, adding to pressure on farming communities.

  51. Una cronología visual de rituales y tradiciones tras la muerte de un papa En español, April 22

    Tras el funeral del papa Francisco, 135 cardenales se reunirán en un cónclave para elegir a un nuevo pontífice. Las tradiciones incluyen juramentos de secreto, papeletas de votación y humo blanco procedente de una chimenea de la Capilla Sixtina.

  52. The April 21 Pope Francis Updates Vatican live blog included 15 standalone posts:
  53. MAGA Natalism Is Doomed to Fail Op Ed, April 22

    Trump will never be the “fertilization president.”

  54. El testamento del papa Francisco dice que quiere ser enterrado en una tumba sencilla en Roma En español, April 22

    En su última voluntad, Francisco especificó que su tumba “debe estar en la tierra; sencilla, sin decoración particular”.

  55. Francis Had Health Issues That Can Increase the Risk of Stroke Foreign, April 21

    The declaration of death said the pope had Type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure, along with bronchiectasis, a chronic lung condition.

  56. The April 21 Muere Papa Francisco live blog included three standalone posts:
  57. What Happens After the Pope Dies? World, April 21

    After Pope Francis’ funeral, 135 cardinals will gather for a conclave to elect a new pope. The traditions include oaths of secrecy, paper ballots and white smoke from a chimney of the Sistine Chapel.

  58. What Happens After the Pope Dies? A Visual Timeline of Rituals and Traditions Foreign, April 21

    After Pope Francis’ funeral, 135 cardinals will gather for a conclave to elect a new pope. The traditions include oaths of secrecy, paper ballots and white smoke from a chimney of the Sistine Chapel.

  59. Argentines Mourn ‘Humble’ Pope and Native Son Foreign, April 21

    Across Argentina, many people flocked to churches to mourn Pope Francis. Some recalled personal encounters before he became pontiff.

  60. For Pope Francis, a Last Burst of Pastoring Before Death Foreign, April 21

    The Catholic faithful took heart when the pontiff, after two brushes with death, emerged from a hospital and resumed some of his duties. Their joy proved short-lived.

  61. ‘Cónclave’ ofrece un vistazo al hermético proceso de elección del papa Español, April 21

    Los expertos papales han elogiado la película nominada al Oscar como una de las descripciones más precisas de la reunión a puerta cerrada del Vaticano.

  62. Pope’s Will Says He Wants to Be Buried in a Simple Tomb in Rome Foreign, April 21

    Pope Francis stipulated that he be laid to rest at the Papal Basilica of St. Mary Major, where seven other popes are buried.

  63. For a Times Reporter Who Covered Him, Francis Was Always a Surprise World, April 21

    An unlikely choice to be pope championed causes and challenged orthodoxy, keeping allies and critics alike on their toes.

  64. Trump and Francis Had Sharply Different Views, and Sharp Disagreements Politics, April 21

    The pope and the president remade the Catholic church and American politics in their outsider images, but their relationship was defined by their remarkable clashes.

  65. Romans Mourn Francis, Their Bishop, Their Inspiration, Their ‘Man of Peace’ Foreign, April 21

    The faithful converged on Francis’ other spiritual home, St. John Lateran, to pay their respects and process the passing of their diocesan leader.

  66. Líderes mundiales rinden homenaje al papa Francisco Español, April 21

    Gobernantes y funcionarios de todo el mundo ofrecieron sus condolencias al pueblo católico y elogiaron el compromiso del pontífice con los pobres y marginados.

  67. People Gather to Mourn, and Honor, Pope Francis Foreign, April 21

    As church bells tolled across the world, Catholics and non-Catholics alike mourned a pontiff who pushed for change.

  68. China advierte a los países que no se alíen comercialmente con EE. UU. en su contra En español, April 21

    Frenar el comercio con China para ganarse el favor de Estados Unidos sería “egoísta y miope”, dijo el gobierno, prometiendo retaliación.

  69. U.S. Catholics, and Some Protestants, Mourn a Different Kind of Pope National, April 21

    Immigrants and L.G.B.T.Q. people were among those who saw Pope Francis as a force for change, offering a more welcoming version of the Catholic church.

  70. ‘Conclave’ Offers a Glimpse Inside the Secretive Process of Choosing a Pope Foreign, April 21

    Papal experts have lauded the Oscar-nominated film as one of the more accurate depictions of the closed-door Vatican gathering.

  71. Who Will Be the Next Pope? Here Are Some Possible Contenders. Foreign, April 21

    Experts say there isn’t a single front-runner, but several names have been cited as indications of which direction the Roman Catholic Church might take.

  72. Who Is Cardinal Kevin Farrell, the Vatican’s New De Facto Administrator? Foreign, April 21

    Cardinal Farrell, who holds the position of cardinal chamberlain, or camerlengo in Italian, will run the Holy See’s affairs until a new pope is chosen.

  73. How Will a New Pope Be Chosen After Francis’ Death? Foreign, April 21

    Many of the rituals and procedures of selecting a new pope — designed to ensure secrecy and an orderly transition — have remained unchanged for centuries.

  74. ‘Who Among Us?’ The Cardinals Now Face Their Test. Op Ed, April 21

    Cardinals prepare to gather in Rome for the conclave to decide on Francis’ successor and the direction they want the church to take.

  75. On Busy Last Day, Pope Francis Met JD Vance and Gave an Easter Blessing Foreign, April 21

    The pontiff had remained surprisingly active despite twice nearly dying in respiratory crises earlier this year.

  76. Pope Francis Defied Doctors’ Orders and Kept Busy Until His Last Day Foreign, April 21

    The pontiff met with Vice President JD Vance on Sunday and blessed Catholics gathered for Easter. His doctors had urged him to rest.

  77. The Legacy of Pope Francis Video, April 21

    Pope Francis passed away after leading the Roman Catholic Church for 12 years. His supporters remembered the first Latin American pontiff for his inclusive leadership style, while conservative Catholics accused him of diluting church teachings.

  78. What’s Involved in a Papal Funeral? Foreign, April 21

    Pope Francis’ funeral, which is set to begin on Saturday, will span several days.

  79. World Leaders Praise Pope Francis and His Legacy Foreign, April 21

    Tributes came from around the globe, offering condolences to the world’s Catholics and praising the pontiff’s commitment to the poor and marginalized.

  80. A Soccer Field Can Be Sacred Styles, April 21

    For millions of people, it represents familiarity, comfort and belonging.

  81. Pope Francis’ Calling Came as a Boy in Argentina, and It Led Him to the Vatican Express, April 21

    Francis was a deeply religious child in Buenos Aires. The first pontiff from Latin America tried to create a more welcoming church.

  82. Pope Francis’ Life Foreign, April 21

    Selected photographs from the life and papacy of Pope Francis.

  83. Francis Worked to Make Catholic Church More Inclusive Foreign, April 21

    Pope Francis sought to make the church more welcoming, global and collegial, after his predecessors adopted more doctrinaire and traditional approaches.

  84. Francis, the First Latin American Pope, Dies at 88 Obits, April 21

    After decades of conservative leadership, Francis tried to reset the course of the Roman Catholic Church, emphasizing inclusion and care for the marginalized over doctrinal purity.

  85. Hidden Above a Trap Door, 17th-Century Frescoes Come to Light Science, April 21

    While inspecting a sumptuous villa in Rome, an electrician stumbled across long lost works by the Baroque painter Carlo Maratta.

  86. Pope Francis Blesses Easter Sunday Crowd Video, April 20

    Pope Francis, appearing from a balcony overlooking St. Peter’s Square, blessed those present after a Vatican aide delivered a papal speech on his behalf.

  87. Pope Francis Blesses Faithful at Easter Mass Foreign, April 20

    The pontiff, appearing frail from a balcony at St. Peter’s Basilica, blessed a crowd gathered on the square outside. But a Vatican aide delivered a papal address that focused on global conflicts.

  88. Ukraine Says Russia Broke Its Own Easter Cease-Fire Vow Foreign, April 20

    President Zelensky of Ukraine said the front lines had seen artillery fire and drone attacks, and that his troops were responding. Russia accused Ukraine of breaking the cease-fire.

  89. Putin Declares Easter Truce, Drawing Skeptical Ukrainian Response Foreign, April 19

    President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia said that he had ordered his forces to “stop all military activity” from Saturday evening through Sunday. Ukraine’s leader said Putin was trying to “play with people’s lives.”

  90. Russians Wonder: Can Trump Really Negotiate Peace in Ukraine? Foreign, April 19

    Many thought President Trump would be able to finish the war. Now they are not so sure.

  91. Trump Just Scrapped My Anti-Kremlin Streaming Platform Op Ed, April 19

    We called it Votvot — Russian for “any minute now.”

  92. Our Foreign Students Are Terrified, and They’re Right to Be Op Ed, April 19

    The immigration crackdown has come to America’s campuses.

  93. Papá Noel vive en una ciudad finlandesa. Algunos de sus vecinos no lo aprueban En español, April 19

    Una temporada turística que se extiende de octubre a marzo ha sido de todo menos alegre para algunos residentes de Rovaniemi, la “Ciudad natal oficial de Papá Noel”.

  94. Rubio dice que EE. UU. decidirá en días si es ‘posible’ poner fin a la guerra en Ucrania En español, April 18

    “Si no es posible poner fin a la guerra en Ucrania, tenemos que pasar a otra cosa”, dijo el secretario de Estado Marco Rubio al salir de unas reuniones en París.

  95. Cable Car Victims in Italian Crash Were British and Israeli Tourists Foreign, April 18

    Italian officials have identified the four people who died in a cable car accident on Thursday. The ride was popular with locals and visitors because of its breathtaking views.

  96. A Shadow Hanging Over Europe: ‘A Taste of Italy’ From New Jersey Foreign, April 18

    Italian food producers worry that tariffs may price them out of the American market amid competition from U.S. goods that look and sound as if they are from Italy.

  97. Battling ‘Eat and Flee’ Tourists, Venice Brings Its Entrance Fee Back Foreign, April 18

    A measure to limit day tourism on peak days began for the second year on Friday, charging day trippers five euros (or 10 for the spontaneous traveler).

  98. Meloni and Trump: Oval Office Meeting Cements Special Rapport Foreign, April 18

    In Washington, President Trump lavished praise on Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni of Italy. He also accepted her invitation to visit Rome.

  99. ‘Psychological Torture’: London Bans Busking in a Famed Tourist Hub Express, April 18

    Noise complaints led the authorities to halt street performances in Leicester Square. Some miss the music. Others found the noise “bloody annoying.”

  100. Francia reconoce el efecto devastador de la deuda impuesta a Haití por su libertad En español, April 18

    El presidente Macron pidió la creación de una comisión conjunta franco-haitiana de historiadores para examinar “dos siglos de historia, incluido el impacto de la indemnización de 1825 en Haití”.

  101. Hitting the Trails on the Wilder Side of a Party Island Travel, April 18

    Majorca, in the Mediterranean, is known for its nightlife, but it offers hiking, biking and trail running worth getting up early for.

  102. Too Many People Talked About Tuna Fight Club Dining, April 18

    This butchery bacchanal, one of London’s most exclusive dinner reservations, has become an influencer magnet.

  103. Rubio Says U.S. to Decide in Days if End to War in Ukraine Is ‘Doable’ Foreign, April 18

    “If it is not possible to end the war in Ukraine, we need to move on,” Secretary of State Marco Rubio said as he departed meetings in Paris.

  104. El último cuadro de Van Gogh genera conflicto en un idílico pueblo francés En español, April 18

    Recientemente se ha determinado que el artista pintó su última obra, “Raíces de árbol”, en Auvers-sur-Oise. Las raíces aún existen, lo que ha provocado una lucha por su conservación.

  105. Ukraine and U.S. Sign Agreement in Lead-Up to a Full Minerals Deal Foreign, April 17

    The signed memorandum of understanding was thin on details, and the White House did not comment. But President Trump has said he expects to sign a minerals deal with Kyiv soon.

  106. Cable Car Falls and Breaks Apart in Italy, Killing at Least 4 People Foreign, April 17

    A fifth person was in critical condition after the cable car rolled down a mountainside. Nine others were trapped in a different cable car because of the crash and had to be rescued.

  107. France Acknowledges Devastating Effect of Debt Imposed on Haiti for Freedom Foreign, April 17

    After two centuries, a contrite tone from President Emmanuel Macron, though no talk of reparations for French actions that thwarted the development of its former colony.

  108. France’s Richest Man Counted Trump as a Friend. He Still Faces Tariffs. Business, April 17

    The trade war has hurt the Louis Vuitton Moët Hennessy luxury empire. Bernard Arnault, head of the company, said a failure to strike a deal with President Trump would be “the fault of Brussels.”

  109. Trump Welcomes a European Leader He Likes: Meloni of Italy Washington, April 17

    Giorgia Meloni visited the White House representing Italy and the rest of Europe, which are seeking more lasting tariff relief.

  110. Europe and America, at Odds Over Ukraine, Try Talking to Each Other Foreign, April 17

    President Emmanuel Macron of France hosted a lunch with Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Steve Witkoff, President Trump’s envoy, as European delegations converged on Paris.

  111. The Dutch Love Their Bicycles. Helmets? Not So Much. Foreign, April 17

    Cyclists comprise the highest number of road fatalities in the Netherlands. The country has introduced a campaign to promote helmets, but many cyclists are not convinced.

  112. European Central Bank Cuts Rates Amid ‘Exceptional’ Tariff Uncertainty Business, April 17

    Policymakers lowered rates a quarter point and said that the region’s growth outlook had “deteriorated” because of rising trade tensions.

  113. Trump Lashes Out at Fed Chair for Not Cutting Rates Washington, April 17

    Jerome Powell has said that the Federal Reserve can be patient as the effects of tariffs become more clear. President Trump, pushing for interest rate cuts, said, “Powell’s termination cannot come fast enough!”

  114. U.K. Court Ruling on Trans Women Is Part of Wider Debate on Sex and Gender Foreign, April 17

    President Trump and right-wing politicians in Europe have railed against trans rights. Britain’s top court has now added its voice to the discussion.

  115. In 1917, 3 Portuguese Children Saw the Virgin. The Rest Is Top-Secret. Book Review, April 17

    In his personal, engaging new book, “Sorrowful Mysteries,” the novelist and journalist Stephen Harrigan explores the enduring power of the Virgin of Fatima.

  116. A Cheapskate in London Travel, April 17

    Our Frugal Travel columnist took a budget-stretching, four-day trip to one of the world’s most expensive cities. Would chasing bargains lessen, or enhance, her experience?

  117. The Ukrainian Schoolmaster Teaching History to His Invaders Foreign, April 17

    Vitalii Dribnytsia engages with Russians online to correct Kremlin propaganda about Ukraine. Over time, he has come to realize his more important audience is Ukrainians themselves.

  118. Europe Seeks a Direct Line to Trump, Skeptical That Aides Speak for Him Foreign, April 17

    Despite Europe’s size, economic might and longstanding alliances with Washington, Trump officials have made clear it is not a priority, European officials say.

  119. Tim Mohr, Berlin D.J. Turned Award-Winning Translator, Dies at 55 Obits, April 16

    An American who had lived abroad, he sought out books by up-and-coming German writers, while ghostwriting memoirs for rock stars like Paul Stanley.

  120. Russia Arrests Former Governor of Ukraine-Occupied Region Foreign, April 16

    Aleksei B. Smirnov, together with his deputy and other accomplices, was accused of embezzling money earmarked for building defenses that failed to prevent a Ukrainian attack in Kursk.

  121. Leo Beenhakker, a Soccer Coach Without Borders, Dies at 82 Obits, April 16

    Among many other accomplishments, he led tiny Trinidad and Tobago to the World Cup and Poland to its first appearance in the European championships.