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  1. ‘No alimentes al cerdo’: la consigna anticorrupción que ayudó a derrocar al gobierno en Bulgaria En español, Today

    ​​Aunque el país ha vivido manifestaciones populares desde la caída del comunismo, esta vez los búlgaros dijeron que la indignación, ocasionada por la corrupción y el aumento de impuestos, se había desbordado.

  2. Europa y EE. UU. dicen avanzar en un plan para blindar a Ucrania En español, Today

    Aunque los funcionarios europeos dijeron que estaban trabajando bien con los negociadores estadounidenses, a algunos les preocupa que el trabajo diplomático sea irrelevante si no se resuelven las disputas fundamentales entre Rusia y Ucrania.

  3. On British Roads, Chinese Cars Are Racing Ahead Business, Today

    BYD, Chery and other Chinese automakers are winning over drivers in Britain, where tariffs are low and buyers are open to new brands.

  4. At Rome’s New Stations, Peruse Ancient Relics While Catching a Train World, Yesterday

    Part station, part museum, two new subway stops in Rome offer riders the chance to see ancient artifacts unearthed in digging for the stations.

  5. Ukraine Plan Calls For Enhanced Military, With U.S. and European Backup World, Yesterday

    The latest proposal is designed to deter future Russian aggression. But Russia is not part of the talks and has shown little willingness to negotiate.

  6. Canadian Linguists Rise Up Against the Letter ‘S’ World, Yesterday

    Some words spelled the British way are emerging in Canadian government documents. A group of language experts say the changes undermine Canada’s identity.

  7. U.S. Is Seeking Exemption From a European Climate Law, Officials Say Climate, Yesterday

    Diplomats told E.U. officials that the bloc’s law on methane, a potent greenhouse gas, would hurt American oil and gas companies.

  8. France, in Rare Win for Government, Passes Welfare Budget Law World, Yesterday

    Sébastien Lecornu, the third French prime minister in less than a year, succeeded where his two predecessors failed — at least for now.

  9. Europe May Roll Back Combustion Engine Ban Business, Yesterday

    A proposal to revise an E.U. law requiring carmakers to stop producing combustion engines by 2035 would offer some relief to automakers, but it sets back the region’s climate goals.

  10. 10-Year-Old Killed in Russia School Stabbing World, Yesterday

    The attack appeared to have been inspired by white supremacist ideology, Telegram channels close to intelligence agencies reported.

  11. British Man Who Drove Into Soccer Parade Is Sentenced to 21 Years World, Yesterday

    Paul Doyle struck more than 130 people when he plowed his car through fans leaving a jubilant victory parade for Liverpool F.C.

  12. The Timing of Trump’s $10 Billion Suit Against the BBC Is Significant U.S., Yesterday

    The lawsuit landed just hours before a once-a-decade review of the broadcaster’s royal charter, which governs its mission, purpose and funding.

  13. Zelensky’s Dilemma: How Much Must Ukraine Cede to Make Peace? World, Yesterday

    Two days of talks between President Volodymyr Zelensky and allies have brought some progress on security guarantees, but Russia remains opposed to any foreign forces in Ukraine.

  14. Brigitte Macron Apologizes for Slur Against Feminist Activists. Sort Of. World, Yesterday

    In a short video, the French first lady said that she was “sorry if I have hurt women victims,” but she also noted that she should be allowed to behave freely in private.

  15. This Week Is Pivotal for Ukraine, and for Europe’s Voice in Its Future World, Yesterday

    Often left out by the United States in peace negotiations, European countries are working to assert their leadership and bolster Ukraine with an ambitious funding plan. But can they agree?

  16. Can You Ace This Jane Austen 250th Birthday Trivia Quiz? Interactive, Yesterday

    This 12-question challenge will test your knowledge of all things Austen.

  17. Europe Is in Decline. Good. Opinion, Yesterday

    Demotion need not be traumatic.

  18. Volkswagen to End Production at German Plant, a First in Company History Business, Yesterday

    The auto giant stopped making cars at the plant in Dresden, which opened in 2001, as it faces weaker demand and steep U.S. tariffs.

  19. Trump Files $10 Billion Suit Against BBC Over Documentary U.S., Yesterday

    The British broadcaster, which has expressed regret over the editing of video clips about the president, has rejected claims that the error was evidence of a fundamental bias in its news reporting.

  20. Huelga de un día en el Louvre; los turistas se quedan fuera En español, December 15

    Alrededor de una quinta parte de los 2100 empleados del museo votaron a favor de pasar el día en huelga para pedir salarios más altos, una plantilla más numerosa, una mejor asignación de los recursos y una dirección que los escuche.

  21. E.U. Flies 110 Tons of Aid to Darfur. But Will It Reach Those In Need? World, December 15

    The European Union has mounted an “air bridge” effort, with at least eight aid flights planned to Sudan. But getting supplies to the areas with the most dire need is an enormous challenge.

  22. Ukraine Claims First Strike by Underwater Drone on Russian Submarine World, December 15

    As it tries to demonstrate its continuing ability to fight, Ukraine said it had used drones to inflict serious damage on a Russian Kilo-class submarine at a Black Sea port.

  23. U.K. Spy Chief Warns of Acute Russia Threat: The ‘Frontline is Everywhere’ World, December 15

    In her first public speech as head of MI6, Blaise Metreweli said Russia was attempting to export chaos to Europe through hybrid attacks and disinformation.

  24. Louvre Museum Staff Go on Daylong Strike, Shutting Out Tourists World, December 15

    About a fifth of the Louvre’s 2,100 employees voted to go on strike for the day, adding to the sense of crisis at the museum since a brazen heist in October.

  25. ‘Don’t Feed the Pig’: The Anti-Corruption Call That Helped Topple a Government World, December 15

    Mass demonstrations in Bulgaria were spurred by spreading outrage over graft that many say was fueling an authoritarian power grab.

  26. Zelensky to Meet U.S. Envoys and European Leaders in New Push to End War World, December 15

    For the second day running, President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine was set to meet in Berlin with Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, two key Trump aides.

  27. The Turbulent Times of Friedrich Merz World, December 15

    The new chancellor believes the world needs a stronger Germany. He is still navigating how to do it.

  28. Zelensky Offers Compromise Before Latest Round of Peace Plan Talks World, December 14

    Ukraine’s president is meeting with U.S. negotiators about plans to end the war with Russia. He said he would give up hopes of joining NATO in exchange for security guarantees.

  29. Andrew Tate estaba acusado de violación y trata de personas. No importó En español, December 14

    La estrella de la llamada manosfera estaba bajo investigación penal en Rumania. Cuando una orden extraordinaria le permitió irse, surgieron sospechas de que la Casa Blanca podría haber intervenido.

  30. In Rome, the King of Paparazzi Is a Star in His Own Right World, December 14

    Rino Barillari has been snapping photos of, and sparring with, the famous for 65 years, from Princess Margaret to Lady Gaga, Peter O’Toole to Spike Lee. He is now a fixture himself in the celebrity firmament.

  31. The Far Right in Germany Keeps Trying to Unseal National Secrets World, December 14

    Opponents of AfD lawmakers say that their push to publish sensitive details about national security could benefit Russian military planning.

  32. U.S.-U.K. Trade Deal Hits Stumbling Block Business, December 13

    The U.S. government has paused a tech-focused trade pledge with Britain over broader disagreements about Britain’s digital regulations and food safety rules.

  33. Belarus Frees Prominent Political Prisoners as U.S. Lifts Some Trade Sanctions World, December 13

    The release of the prisoners, including a Nobel laureate and an opposition leader, was part of a monthslong rapprochement between Washington and Minsk.

  34. Marina Yee, Elusive Avant-Garde Designer, Dies at 67 Fashion, December 13

    She was one of the Antwerp Six, young Belgians who upended the fashion industry with their innovative designs and turned their country into an unlikely style hub.

  35. Russian Bombs Plunge Odesa Into Darkness Amid Peace Talks World, December 13

    Much of Ukraine’s largest Black Sea port was without power, heat and water on Saturday after strikes from Russia, which has shown little appetite for a deal to end the war.

  36. To Outbuild China, America Needs Friends Interactive, December 13

    For the sake of global security and freedom, the world’s democracies must collaborate better.

  37. He Was Russia’s Late-Night King. Now He Works Birthdays and Weddings. World, December 13

    Ivan Urgant was an unstoppable Russian megastar. Then he expressed opposition to President Vladimir V. Putin’s invasion of Ukraine.

  38. Hanukkah Concerts With Israeli Military Cantor Raise Outcry in Amsterdam Arts, December 13

    A concert hall canceled the performance several months ago but then reached a compromise in which three concerts will be held. The bargain hasn’t satisfied critics of the events.

  39. Por tierra, mar y aire. Así fue el osado escape de María Corina Machado a Oslo En español, December 13

    Veteranos de guerra extrajeron a la política de Venezuela, evadiendo oleajes y mares altamente peligrosos bajo vigilancia estadounidense.

  40. Behind the Venezuelan Opposition Leader’s Daring Escape to Oslo U.S., December 13

    An American firm with experience in special operations spirited María Corina Machado, the recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize, out of the country in a secretive land, sea and air operation.

  41. King Charles Relays ‘Good News’ About His Cancer Treatment Video, December 12

    In a recorded message aired on Friday, King Charles III said that his doctors planned to scale back his cancer treatment starting next year, after being diagnosed in early 2024. The monarch also promoted cancer research and screening programs for early detection.

  42. ‘Did We Do That?’ Gen Z Protesters Help Tip Balance Against Bulgaria’s Leaders World, December 12

    Young Bulgarians turned out in protests that helped unseat their government. Whether that will translate into higher turnout in upcoming elections is up to them.

  43. Germany Accuses Russia of Sabotage, Cyberattacks and Disinformation World, December 12

    The German foreign ministry’s announcement, which Russia denied, was the latest suggestion of growing Russian aggression in Europe.

  44. Así funciona el contrabando petrolero de la flota fantasma En español, December 12

    Es posible que la incautación de EE. UU. de un buque dificulte las exportaciones de petróleo de Venezuela, pero no perturbará significativamente la red de tráfico clandestino desde países sancionados.

  45. Tate Museums Are in Choppy Waters. Now, Their Director Is Leaving. Arts, December 12

    Maria Balshaw, the director of the British museum group that includes Tate Modern and Tate Britain, is stepping down next spring after nine years in the role.

  46. Joanna Trollope, Popular British Author, Dies at 82 Books, December 12

    Her books, many of which were best sellers, often described empty marriages, love affairs (with tasteful sex) and heroic clergymen.

  47. A Seized Oil Tanker and the Big Business of Dark Fleet Smuggling Business, December 12

    The U.S. seizure of a vessel off Venezuela is likely to squeeze the country’s government, but do little to counter the tankers that secretively move oil from sanctioned countries.

  48. Russia Sues Holder of Frozen Assets Europe Wants for Ukraine Loan World, December 12

    The lawsuit was a warning to European officials who are racing to agree to a plan to use Russian government assets in Europe to lend money to Ukraine.

  49. Elon Musk Taunts Europe and Tests Willingness to Enforce Online Laws Technology, December 12

    Backed by White House officials, the tech billionaire has lashed out at the European Union after his social media platform X was fined last week.

  50. From ‘Spaghetti Western’ Scores to the Opera Stage Arts, December 12

    Throughout his life, Ennio Morricone felt shunned by the classical music world. But these days his pop-culture cachet isn’t such a drawback.

  51. Trump Wanted Ukraine to Cede Land to Russia. Ukraine Has Another Offer. World, December 12

    A Ukrainian peace plan, sent this week to Washington, pushes back against President Trump’s proposal that Ukraine give up more land for peace.

  52. Austria Bans Head Scarves in Schools for Girls Under 14 World, December 12

    Austria’s centrist government passed the new law, which takes effect next year, after years of pressure from the far right.

  53. Focused More on Power Outages, Ukrainians See U.S. Peace Push as Noise World, December 12

    Many understand the dance their leaders must perform to appease President Trump. But that doesn’t make them any less weary of the rounds and rounds of talks.

  54. How Power Cuts Are Affecting Ukrainians Video, December 12

    Russia has been targeting energy infrastructure in Ukraine, leaving multiple cities without electricity. Kim Barker, who’s been covering the war, gives us a glimpse into the daily life of Ukrainians living with power cuts.

  55. $1.5 Million Homes in Antwerp, Belgium Real Estate, December 12

    A renovated three-bedroom townhouse in Zuid, a rustic one-acre farm in Rumst, and a two-bedroom loft in central Antwerp.

  56. With Dreadlocks and Yoga, Oslo’s Bishop Practices an Atypical Evangelism World, December 12

    Sunniva Gylver, the new Lutheran bishop of Norway’s largest diocese, is having success attracting younger worshipers while preaching an ancient message centered on justice.

  57. King Charles to Speak About His Cancer in Televised Message World, December 12

    A video of the king discussing his “recovery journey” will air on Channel 4 on Friday. He was diagnosed with an unspecified type of cancer last year.

  58. Trump Isn’t Interested in Fighting a New Cold War. He Wants a New Civilizational War. Opinion, December 11

    Trump is not interested in refighting the Cold War. He is, in my view, interested in fighting the civilizational war over what is the American “home.”

  59. El fuego humano más antiguo habría brillado en Inglaterra En español, December 11

    Restos de pedernal y pirita en los vestigios de una hoguera demuestran que los neandertales de hace 400.000 años de la zona de Barnham eran capaces de prender fuego a voluntad.

  60. Turkey’s Largest City Is Threatened by a Lurking Seismic Catastrophe Science, December 11

    Escalating activity along a fault line in the Sea of Marmara is moving closer to Istanbul, seismologists warn.

  61. María Corina Machado, nobel de la paz, dice que EE. UU. la ayudó a salir de Venezuela En español, December 11

    La líder de la oposición venezolana dijo que tuvo el apoyo de Estados Unidos para llegar a Oslo, pero no podía dar más detalles por motivos de seguridad.

  62. Why Some Countries May Copy Australia’s Ban on Children’s Use of Social Media World, December 11

    Governments are studying the decision to prohibit youths from using platforms like Facebook and TikTok as worries grow about the potential harm they cause.

  63. Anti-Corruption Protests Topple Bulgarian Government Video, December 11

    Bulgaria’s prime minister resigned after less than a year in office amid mass protests against his government in recent weeks.

  64. Russia Warns Poland Over Arrest of a Researcher Wanted by Ukraine World, December 11

    Poland detained a Russian archaeologist who works on an ancient site in Crimea, which Russia seized in 2014. Ukraine calls the work illegal.

  65. El primer ministro de Bulgaria renuncia tras protestas En español, December 11

    Es el más reciente dirigente en abandonar el cargo en los últimos cuatro años, en medio de la indignación pública por la corrupción y la disfunción democrática en el país.

  66. Bulgaria’s Prime Minister Resigns in the Face of Mass Protests World, December 11

    Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov announced he was stepping down, becoming the latest leader to leave in the past four years, amid public anger over corruption and democratic dysfunction.

  67. U.K. Police Seek Suspects in Theft of Over 600 Artifacts From Museum Arts, December 11

    The items were stolen in a “high-value burglary” from the Bristol Museum’s British Empire and Commonwealth collection, the police said.

  68. ‘Pretty Strong Words’ Used on Ukraine Call With European Leaders, Trump Says World, December 11

    Diplomatic efforts have stalled as Britain, France and Germany try to push President Trump away from a proposal to end the conflict that would favor Russia.

  69. The World of Andrew Tate Briefing, December 11

    We look at the social media influencer accused of rape and human trafficking, who was freed from Romania after courting Trump’s allies and family members.

  70. Un controvertido Premio Nobel de la Paz En español, December 11

    La galardonada de este año, María Corina Machado, apoya el uso de la fuerza para derrocar al gobierno de su natal Venezuela.

  71. Nobel Peace Prize Winner Machado Vows to End Maduro’s Rule in Venezuela World, December 11

    María Corina Machado reappeared on the global stage as the Trump administration ramped up its pressure campaign against President Nicolás Maduro.

  72. 36 Hours in Toulouse, France Interactive, December 11

    The riverside, red-brick city in southwestern France, already a hub for aerospace technology, is undergoing a cultural rebirth with the reopening of several top art museums.

  73. A Gaming Tour de Force That Is Very, Very French Arts, December 11

    Without a blockbuster budget or much experience, the creators of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 astounded the industry with an emotional narrative and old-school design.

  74. María Corina Machado Appears in Oslo After a Year in Hiding Video, December 11

    María Corina Machado, Venezuela’s opposition leader, greeted supporters in the Norwegian capital, hours after missing the ceremony at which she was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.

  75. Trump Is Not Attacking Europe. He’s Attacking Something Else. Opinion, December 11

    It’s an actual place, not an arbitrarily bounded zone.

  76. Al rey emérito de España le cuesta seguir adelante En español, December 11

    Con la publicación de sus memorias, Juan Carlos I espera una reconsideración y una resurrección más de una década después de su tragicómica caída.

  77. A Former King Seeks an Exit From Exile but Finds No Royal Treatment World, December 11

    King Juan Carlos I of Spain abdicated and left for exile years ago. Now, his attempted comeback is giving his family a royal headache.

  78. Los retos para la seguridad de Europa van más allá de la falta de apoyo de Trump En español, December 11

    Mientras los europeos se encuentran varados entre potencias hostiles, Rusia y Estados Unidos, se avecinan decisiones clave sobre el futuro de Ucrania.

  79. Venezuelan Dissident Appears in Norway After Missing Nobel Ceremony World, December 11

    María Corina Machado, who spent over a year in hiding in Venezuela, greeted supporters in Oslo, hours after her daughter accepted the Nobel Peace Prize in her name.

  80. Britain Releases New Data on ‘Grooming Gangs’ and Child Sexual Abuse World, December 11

    The police in Britain warned that the threat from online predators has been rising while political attention has been focused elsewhere.

  81. La cocina italiana, el maquillaje kohl y el ‘yodel’ son reconocidos por la Unesco En español, December 10

    La Unesco añadió decenas de candidatos a su lista anual del “patrimonio cultural inmaterial” del mundo, que celebra las costumbres y la cocina internacionales.

  82. A Controversial Nobel Peace Prize World, December 10

    The Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado supports the use of force to overthrow her country’s government.

  83. In the Home of a Famed Artist, a Mummified Rat and Other Curiosities T Magazine, December 10

    A leading Surrealist, Meret Oppenheim brought her singular vision of domesticity to life in this 18th-century Alpine summer house.

  84. How a Manosphere Star Accused of Rape and Trafficking Was Freed U.S., December 10

    Barred from leaving Romania, Andrew Tate courted powerful figures on the American right, from Tucker Carlson to Barron Trump. Then an extraordinary order let him go.

  85. Italian Cooking, Kohl Makeup and Icelandic Pools Are Recognized by UNESCO World, December 10

    The agency added dozens of nominees to its annual list of the world’s “intangible cultural heritage,” celebrating international customs and cuisine.

  86. Louvre Heist Was Caught on Film, Officials Say, Rebutting Director’s Account World, December 10

    Investigators said that a security camera recorded thieves preparing to burgle the Louvre. The museum’s director said previously that the camera was facing the wrong way.

  87. Machado dice que irá a Oslo tras faltar a la ceremonia del Nobel En español, December 10

    La intención de la líder de la oposición venezolana de ir a Noruega suscitó interrogantes sobre su futuro, ya que regresar a Venezuela la expondría al riesgo de ser detenida.

  88. Danish Intelligence Report Raises Concerns About U.S. World, December 10

    A new document cites Washington’s shifting strategic priorities and growing pressure on allies under President Trump as sources of uncertainty for Denmark.

  89. Charity Raffle Offers a Chance at a Picasso for a $120 Ticket Arts, December 10

    A French charity is raffling Picasso’s 1941 portrait “Tête de femme,” valued at more than 1 million euros, for €100 a ticket to raise funds for Alzheimer’s research.

  90. Machado Misses Nobel Peace Prize Ceremony, but Vows to Visit Oslo Video, December 10

    Ana Corina Sosa, the daughter of the Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado, accepted the Nobel Peace Prize on behalf of her mother, who was unable to arrive in Oslo ahead of the ceremony.

  91. Archaeologists Find Oldest Evidence of Fire-Making Science, December 10

    Neanderthals 400,000 years ago were striking flints to make fires, researchers have found.

  92. La difícil relación de Trump y la extrema derecha de Europa En español, December 10

    La estrategia de seguridad nacional estadounidense se hace eco del lenguaje de los partidos de extrema derecha. Pero los partidarios de la línea dura al otro lado del Atlántico no parecen impresionados.

  93. The Challenges to Europe’s Security Go Beyond Trump’s Lack of Support World, December 10

    Europeans find themselves stranded between hostile powers, Russia and the United States, with key decisions looming over the future of Ukraine.

  94. Our Phones Are Making Us Lonely. There’s Drama in That. Arts, December 10

    Savvy theater makers are exploring the debasing effects of online culture on relationships.

  95. In Paris, a New Wave of Chocolate Boutiques Travel, December 10

    French culinary legends and award-winning upstarts are expanding the city’s offerings. Here are five.

  96. Machado Won’t Pick Up Peace Prize in Person, Nobel Director Says World, December 10

    The head of the Norwegian Nobel Institute told the state broadcaster that María Corina Machado would not attend Wednesday’s event in Oslo.

  97. Los 299.171 kilómetros de caminos que llevan a Roma, en un mapa En español, December 10

    Un atlas digital de las carreteras y veredas de la antigua ciudad italiana revela una red viaria más extensa de lo que se pensaba.

  98. Chip Company Plotted to Send Technology to China, Ex-C.E.O. Says World, December 10

    The former chief executive of Nexperia, a Dutch chipmaker, said Dutch officials had known for years that the company’s Chinese owner sought to move its technology to China.

  99. Machado y su Nobel de la Paz generan críticas en Oslo a horas de la premiación En español, December 10

    Los múltiples guiños al presidente Trump hacen que muchos duden sobre si la política venezolana merece esa distinción.

  100. Zelensky Says Ukraine Could Be ‘Ready for Elections’ World, December 10

    The Ukrainian president told reporters that a vote could be held in 60 to 90 days if the country received security protections from the United States.

  101. Nobel Prize for Venezuelan Dissident Draws Criticism World, December 9

    María Corina Machado is being honored for her push for democracy even as she backs President Trump’s military buildup and aggressive campaign against Venezuela.

  102. Europe, Too, Is Worth Fighting For Opinion, December 9

    Provided Europeans want to fight for it.

  103. Trump and Europe’s Far Right World, December 9

    The American national security strategy echoes the language of far-right parties. But hardliners across the Atlantic seem unimpressed.

  104. With Colorful Sculptures, Artist With a Learning Disability Wins the Turner Prize Arts, December 9

    Nnena Kalu, who uses cardboard and tape to create her work, received the prestigious art award.

  105. French First Lady’s Insult Against Feminist Protesters Prompts Outcry World, December 9

    Brigitte Macron used a slur to criticize protesters who had interrupted a show by a French comedian accused of rape in 2021, in a case that was dismissed.

  106. The Territorial Sticking Point Between Russia and Ukraine World, December 9

    The Kremlin says any peace deal must cede to Russia the entire eastern Donbas region, including territory Ukraine still controls — a nonstarter for Kyiv.

  107. Iain Douglas-Hamilton, Elephant Expert and Protector, Dies Obituaries, December 9

    Born into a British aristocratic family, he turned his empathy and understanding of the world’s largest land mammals to the cause of saving them from poachers.

  108. Lithuania Declares National Emergency Over Suspicious Balloons From Belarus World, December 9

    Hundreds of weather balloons sent to Lithuania this year have disrupted flights and stirred alarm in a sabotage campaign against a NATO state.

  109. Another Front in the War in Ukraine: Who Gets to Claim a Famed Artist? World, December 9

    Looking to shake off Moscow’s cultural influences, Kyiv has been seeking to highlight the Ukrainian roots of Kazimir Malevich, a renowned avant-garde painter.

  110. Why Trump’s ‘America First’ Security Strategy Is Misguided, and Dangerous Opinion, December 9

    Threats against us aren’t limited to one hemisphere.

  111. Should You Be Able to Ask a Doctor to Help You Die? Interactive, December 9

    More and more countries are legalizing medically assisted death. But even as the concept gains acceptance, there are difficult, unresolved questions about who should be eligible.

  112. All 187,460 Miles of Road That Led to Rome, Mapped Science, December 9

    A digital atlas of ancient Rome’s highways and byways reveals a road network that was more extensive than thought.

  113. 4 Russian Soldiers Sentenced to Prison for Killing Texan Who Fought for Moscow World, December 8

    Russell Bonner Bentley III, 64, who was living in the occupied Donbas region of Ukraine, was beaten and tortured to death after he was suspected of being an American saboteur, investigators said.

  114. For Martin Parr, ‘Showing Things as They Are’ Was Art Arts, December 8

    Some saw cynicism in the photographer’s pictures of everyday life in Britain during his nearly six-decade career. But he said he wanted to honor the ordinary.

  115. Collector Surrenders ‘Nude Emperor’ Statue Identified as Looted Arts, December 8

    The statue and a marble head of a Greek orator seized from the Met Museum were among dozens of items found to have been looted that were handed over to Turkey at a ceremony in Manhattan.

  116. Heavy Rain and Strong Winds Could Disrupt Travel Across Ireland and Britain Weather, December 8

    Forecasters warned of wind gusts up to 90 miles per hour and more than half a month’s rainfall in less than a day

  117. Cargo Spill Sends Bunches of Bananas to England’s Coast Video, December 8

    Sixteen shipping containers, some full of produce, fell off a ship near England’s southern coast, the British Coast Guard said. Some washed up near the town of Selsey, spilling bananas by the bunches on the beach.

  118. Instagram and Facebook Users in Europe Get Option of Sharing Less Data Business, December 8

    The European Commission said Meta, which owns both platforms, is giving users the option of sharing less data in exchange for less personalized ads.

  119. Marooned off the English Coast: Lots of Bananas World, December 8

    Containers of bananas, avocados and plantains fell off a cargo ship off the Isle of Wight. A soggy fruit harvest ensued.

  120. Zelensky to Meet With European Leaders as Peace Talks Drag On World, December 8

    Ukraine’s president was expected in London to discuss with the leaders of Britain, France and Germany ways of ending the conflict against Russia. Negotiations thus far have made little progress.

  121. 8 Matisse Works Stolen From Library in Brazil World, December 8

    Two armed men stole over a dozen pieces of art from a São Paulo exhibition featuring works by the French painter and other artists.

  122. He Was a Russian Activist in Exile. His Own Wife Accused Him of Spying. World, December 8

    Poland has charged a little-known Russian opposition figure with espionage and participating in a bomb plot. His friends are perplexed.

  123. I Hit the Art Basel Superfecta Arts, December 7

    But what was the payout? A critic survives the four-season journey to the premium art fair in Hong Kong, Basel, Paris and now Miami Beach. Here are his takeaways.

  124. Leak Highlights Poor State of Louvre Infrastructure World, December 7

    Up to 400 documents have been damaged by the leak, according to Francis Steinbock, the deputy administrator of the museum. But no works of art were affected.

  125. Russian Drone Strike on Chernobyl Hasn’t Led to Rise in Radiation Levels World, December 7

    Despite the finding, the authorities have been unable to fix the damage from a drone that punctured Reactor No. 4’s outermost protective shield in February.

  126. Heathrow Airport Is Briefly Locked Down After Spray Is Used in Altercation World, December 7

    One man was arrested after a substance that appeared to be pepper spray was used during a fight in one of the airport’s parking garages, the police said.

  127. At Least 17 Migrants Die in Greece’s Worst Shipwreck in Two Years World, December 6

    Two people were rescued from a half-sunken boat off the island of Crete on Saturday evening, but 17 others died in the wreck.

  128. María Corina Machado irá a Noruega a recibir el Premio Nobel de la Paz, según un funcionario En español, December 6

    Las autoridades venezolanas afirman que Machado será considerada prófuga si va a Oslo, lo que pone al descubierto los riesgos que corre la líder de la oposición.

  129. Guy Cogeval, Boundary-Pushing Museum Director, Dies at 70 Arts, December 6

    His innovative approach drew crowds to the Musée d’Orsay, one of France’s flagship cultural institutions, which he led from 2008 to 2017.

  130. Pam Hogg, Iconoclastic Scottish Designer, Dies at 74 Style, December 6

    She was a star of London’s post-punk D.I.Y. fashion, art and performance scene, and dressed a generation of rock stars in her otherworldly handmade clothes.

  131. Venezuela’s Nobel Winner Will Go to Norway for Peace Prize, Official Says World, December 6

    Venezuelan officials say María Corina Machado will be considered a fugitive if she goes to Oslo, laying bare the risks for the opposition leader.

  132. Trump Has Long Disdained Europe’s Elites. Now, It’s Official. World, December 6

    A new White House policy document formalizes President Trump’s long-held contempt for Europe’s leaders. It made clear that the continent now stands at a strategic crossroads.

  133. Battlefield Picture Worsening for Ukraine as Trump Pushes Peace Plan World, December 6

    Russian forces have advanced on several fronts recently. President Vladimir V. Putin signaled after talks with U.S. officials that he was not budging from demands.

  134. Dodging Icebergs and Storms on the Hunt for an Ocean Tipping Point Climate, December 6

    Scientists fear warming is driving a collapse in the ocean currents that shape climate far and wide. The ice-choked waters off Greenland might hold the key.

  135. Se suponía que los centristas salvarían Europa. Pero la están condenando al horror En español, December 6

    Los gobiernos de centro están fracasando de manera estrepitosa en las principales economías europeas, lo que prepara el terreno para que arrase la extrema derecha.

  136. Frank O. Gehry, Formidable Architect, Dies at 96 Video, December 5

    The innovative architect was known for his sculptural designs, including the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao and the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles. He passed away at his home in Santa Monica, Calif., on Friday.

  137. Frank Gehry, the Disrupter, Opened Their Imaginations Arts, December 5

    Architects, artists, clients and partners assess his life and impact over eight decades.

  138. La esencia de la civilización europea se desvanece, afirma el gobierno de Trump En español, December 5

    Estados Unidos critica políticas migratorias de varios países aliados en un documento recién publicado sobre seguridad nacional.

  139. People Are Crying Woke, and Somehow This Time It’s Not Me Opinion, December 5

    Don’t be shocked: There were Black people and Native Americans during the colonial era.

  140. Frank Gehry: 12 Essential, Stunning Projects Arts, December 5

    A singular genius, Gehry redefined architecture with joyful buildings like the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles and the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao.

  141. Stampeding Turtles Might Have Made Fossil Tracks in Italian Cliffs Science, December 5

    Researchers suggest that an earthquake spooked a mob of sea turtles gathered together in a prehistoric sea.

  142. Del entusiasmo a la desilusión: los niños y las nuevas tecnologías En español, December 5

    Mientras se discute sobre el uso de la IA en las escuelas, las nuevas políticas que buscan regular el acceso de los niños a las redes sociales pueden dar algunas claves sobre el futuro.

  143. After 1945, Germany Constrained Its Army. He’s Trying to Revive It. World, December 5

    Boris Pistorius, Germany’s defense minister, is pushing to expand its military in case tensions with Russia escalate. That’s tricky in a country where the Nazi era casts a long shadow.

  144. Trump Administration Says Europe Faces ‘Civilizational Erasure’ World, December 5

    America’s goal should be “to help Europe correct its current trajectory,” the administration said in its new National Security Strategy.

  145. Austria Forms Panel to Study Its Rights to Famed Florentine Diamond Arts, December 5

    The Hapsburg family claims the gem, which it secretly kept hidden for decades.

  146. Elon Musk’s X Hit With $140 Million Fine in Europe Technology, December 5

    The case over online transparency has become a flashpoint between the European Union and the Trump administration.

  147. Air Traffic Control Issue Briefly Grounds Flights at Edinburgh Airport World, December 5

    The airport, Scotland’s busiest, said it had experienced a technical problem with its air traffic control provider. An hour later, flights had resumed.

  148. Un robo de caracoles dejará a muchos franceses sin su manjar navideño En español, December 5

    Los propietarios del negocio dicen que los ladrones que huyeron con 449 kilos de caracoles seguro eran expertos.

  149. $1.4 Million Homes in Amsterdam Real Estate, December 5

    A triplex apartment in the Canal Belt, a two-bedroom loft in a former grain warehouse, and a duplex three miles south of Central Amsterdam.

  150. Zelensky’s Government Sabotaged Oversight, Allowing Corruption to Fester World, December 5

    Ukrainian leaders blame independent advisers for failing to prevent graft. A Times investigation found that President Volodymyr Zelensky’s own administration removed guardrails.