World News
- What to Know About the Disappearance of Savannah Guthrie’s Mom, Nancy February 5, 2026Nancy Guthrie, 84, the “Today” show host’s mother, was last seen on Saturday night, the authorities said. The disappearance is being investigated as a possible kidnapping.Claire Moses
- U.S. and Iran to Hold Talks in Oman on Friday February 5, 2026The White House confirmed a meeting would take place after days of conflicting reports on the talks’ timing, location and format.Farnaz Fassihi
- Canada’s Tate McRae Roots for Team USA in New Olympics Ad February 5, 2026Tate McRae’s promotional video for NBC, in which she name checks Team USA athletes, has drawn the ire of some Canadians as the country’s relationship with the United States hits new lows.Vjosa Isai
- France’s Raid on X Escalates Trans-Atlantic Showdown Over Social Media February 4, 2026The French investigation into Elon Musk’s X illustrated a fundamental divide between European and American leaders about how to regulate social media — or whether to restrict it at all.Adam Satariano and Jeanna Smialek
- Nigeria Attack Leaves More Than 160 Dead February 4, 2026The raiders stormed a rural community in central Nigeria, killing dozens and setting homes on fire in one of the country’s worst recent attacks.Ruth Maclean, Ismail Auwal and Saikou Jammeh
- Dutch Queen Joins the Military February 4, 2026Queen Máxima of the Netherlands enlisted as a reservist, the Royal House said, because the country’s security “can no longer be taken for granted.”Koba Ryckewaert
- Babies, Robots and Climate Change February 4, 2026It’s often assumed that lower birthrates could help slow climate change and A.I. disruption. The reality is more complex.Katrin Bennhold
- Former Prince Andrew Moves Out of Royal Home Amid Fresh Epstein Revelations February 4, 2026Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was stripped of his titles last year and told to give up his grand residence because of growing concern over his links to Jeffrey Epstein.Jonathan Wolfe
- Two Quit Human Rights Watch Over Shelved Report Criticizing Israel February 4, 2026Omar Shakir and Milena Ansari said they had quit over the stalled publication of a report that concludes it is a crime against humanity to deny Palestinians the ability to return to the territory that is now Israel.Isabel Kershner
- Israel Launches Deadly Strikes on Gaza, Saying Militants Attacked Its Soldiers February 4, 2026Gaza officials said the Israeli airstrikes killed at least 21 Palestinians. Israel said one of its soldiers was critically wounded in the attack by Palestinian gunmen.David M. Halbfinger and Natan Odenheimer
US News
- Savannah Guthrie Addresses Mother’s Abductor: ‘We Are Ready to Talk’ February 5, 2026Ms. Guthrie, the television anchor, and her siblings spoke out in a video on Wednesday night, asking for proof that their mother, Nancy, is alive.Nicholas Bogel-Burroughs
- Lee H. Hamilton, a Foreign Policy Force in Congress, Dies at 94 February 5, 2026A moderate Democrat from Indiana for 34 years, he led the House Foreign Affairs and Intelligence committees and helped investigate the Iran-contra scandal and the Sept. 11 attacks.Robert D. McFadden
- China’s Xi Presses Trump on Taiwan in Phone Call February 5, 2026Both leaders gave versions of what they discussed, but the Chinese president’s take made clear the issue of the island was front and center.Erica L. Green
- Newsom, Shapiro and Other Democrats Whip Up the 2028 Book Buzz February 5, 2026A number of potential presidential candidates are releasing memoirs as the shadow primary heats up.Katie Glueck
- Man Who Falsely Claimed He Killed Charlie Kirk Is Sentenced to Prison February 5, 2026The authorities said the man, George Zinn, tried to derail their search for Mr. Kirk’s actual killer. He faces up to 15 years in prison on obstruction of justice and other charges.Hannah Ziegler
- Trump Says He Ordered Withdrawal of 700 Immigration Agents From Minneapolis February 5, 2026About 2,000 personnel will be left in Minnesota, where President Trump’s immigration crackdown has generated outrage.Madeleine Ngo and Mitch Smith
- Supreme Court Clears Way for California Voting Map February 5, 2026The state’s Republican Party had asked the justices to step in and block the new congressional maps, which give an advantage to Democrats, before the midterms.Abbie VanSickle
- Trump Says His Unpredictable Style Gives Him Leverage. But It Has a Cost. February 4, 2026A year into President Trump’s second term, his threats, retreats, twists and turns appear to be wearing on allies and adversaries.Tyler Pager
- University of Southern California Names a Lawyer, Beong-Soo Kim, as Its New President February 4, 2026The president, Beong-Soo Kim, had served on an interim basis and already faced pressure from the Trump administration to join a higher education compact to follow a set of conservative ideas. He refused.Mark Arsenault
- Texas A&M Lecturer Who Was Fired Over Gender Lesson Sues University February 4, 2026In a federal lawsuit, the lecturer, Melissa McCoul, accused the university of violating the First Amendment.Alan Blinder