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Int'l Herald Tribune
May 21, 2025

Japanese Farm Minister Resigns After Saying He'd Never Bought Rice
The remark came in the midst of a rice shortage that has infuriated voters. "Frankly, my supporters give me quite a lot of rice," said the minister, Taku Eto.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 21, 2025

Trump's Tariffs Impede Malaysia's Plan to Prepare for A.I.
A crucial cog in the global semiconductor industry, Malaysia aims to build high-end chips. It will have to contend with President Trump's trade policy first.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 21, 2025

Everyone is Moving to Chengdu. What Does That Say About China's Economy?
Once derided for its slower pace, Chengdu has a surging population and booming real estate market as workers look beyond China's major coastal cities.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 20, 2025

Official Pushed to Rewrite Intelligence So It Could Not Be ‘Used Against' Trump
An assessment contradicted a presidential proclamation. A political appointee demanded a redo, then pushed for changes to the new analysis, too.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 20, 2025

Judge Orders U.S. to Keep Custody of Migrants Amid Claims They Were Sent to South Sudan
In a chaotic hearing, Trump administration officials told a federal judge they did not know where a plane of deportees was going. The judge raised the possibility that he could order its return.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 20, 2025

O'Connor Wins Democratic Primary for Pittsburgh Mayor, Defeating Incumbent
The outcome is the latest in a string of losses in deep-blue cities that has raised questions about the power of progressive officeholders.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 20, 2025

Senate Democrats Grill Defiant Rubio on Trump Policies
There was shouting and gavel banging as Marco Rubio and his former Senate Democratic colleagues clashed over U.S. foreign aid.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 20, 2025

F.A.A. Restricts Newark Airport Flights to 56 an Hour
The temporary restrictions are being imposed after repeated flight delays and cancellations. The cap will increase to 68 flights per hour in mid-June.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 20, 2025

RFK Jr.'s War on Pesticides Riles Farmers and a Republican Senator
A health report commissioned by President Trump has been causing angst within the agriculture industry who fear the chemicals will be identified as a driver of childhood disease.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 20, 2025

George Wendt, a.k.a. Norm From ‘Cheers,' Is Dead at 76
A burly, easygoing Chicago native, he became a staple of living rooms across the country for more than a decade as one of America's favorite barflies.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 20, 2025

Justice Dept. Opens Inquiry Into Andrew Cuomo, Singling Out Another Political Target
After killing a criminal case against Mayor Eric Adams, the Trump administration has begun investigating his chief rival in the New York City mayoral race over his testimony about the pandemic.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 20, 2025

U.S.D.A. Approves Soda Ban for Food Stamps in Nebraska
The Trump administration approved a first of its kind waiver for Nebraska, allowing a ban on soda purchases through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, starting next year.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 20, 2025

Chip Roy, Demanding More Spending Cuts, Reprises Role as Ringleader of G.O.P. Rebels
The Texas Republican is leading the conservative revolt against what his party calls its "big, beautiful bill." Whether he will dig in or relent could determine the measure's fate.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 20, 2025

Trump Unveils Plans for ‘Golden Dome' Missile Defense System
The project has been a priority for President Trump since he took office, having promised during the campaign to build a defense system against foreign threats similar to Israel's Iron Dome.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 20, 2025

U.S. Debt Is on Pace to Set a Record High, Going All the Way Back to 1790
If Republicans pass their tax and spending megabill, the record will arrive even sooner — putting America's debt at more than 113 percent of the size of its entire economy.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 20, 2025

Judge Presses Trump Administration About Reported Deportations to South Sudan
The Justice Department said one migrant was flown back to his home country of Myanmar, but declined to identify the country that a second migrant was sent to, calling it classified.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 20, 2025

The President Will Destroy You Now
Trump's wanton attacks on institutions and individuals have a specific purpose.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 20, 2025

Santa Fe Looks at New Release Policies to Prevent Prisoner Deaths
After a New York Times report found five deaths and several injuries among prisoners who walked along a remote highway after their release, county officials are weighing a range of safety options.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 20, 2025

Hegseth Orders a New Review of U.S. Withdrawal From Afghanistan
The defense secretary's decision to select his chief spokesman to lead the inquiry into the chaotic end of the war was highly unusual.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 20, 2025

Biden Did Not Get Prostate Cancer Diagnosis Before Last Week, Spokesman Says
Former President Joseph R. Biden Jr.'s office pushed back on speculation that there had been a coverup around the illness.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 20, 2025

Trump Administration Caps Flights in and Out of Newark Airport
Recent technology outages, staffing shortages among air traffic controllers and runway construction have caused significant disruptions and raised concerns about passenger safety.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 20, 2025

F.D.A. Poised to Restrict Access to Covid Vaccines
Agency leaders said there was evidence to justify approval only for older people and those with medical conditions. Many others may not be able to get the shots.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 20, 2025

Trump Told Republicans to Get in Line
Also, Israel's allies told it to stop its expanded Gaza offensive. Here's the latest at the end of Tuesday.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 20, 2025

Trump's New Position on the War in Ukraine: Not My Problem
In a reversal, President Trump appears to have backed off joining a European push for new sanctions on Russia, seemingly eager to move on to doing business deals with it.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 20, 2025

George Wendt's Norm Made Every ‘Cheers' Entrance Feel Fresh
George Wendt of "Cheers," who died on Tuesday, could walk into a bar and imply his character's entire life outside it.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 20, 2025

Banu Mushtaq's ‘Heart Lamp,' a Story Collection, Wins International Booker Prize
Banu Mushtaq's "Heart Lamp," translated by Deepa Bhasthi, had received little notice in Britain or the United States before Tuesday. Now, it's won the major award for translated fiction.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 20, 2025

What It Looked Like Inside the Thomas Indian School
Archival photos show what life was like in the boarding school for Native American children.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 20, 2025

Is Red Meat Bad for Your Heart? It May Depend on Who Funded the Study.
A new analysis found that red meat studies with industry links were more likely to report favorable results than those without them.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 20, 2025

Fortnite's Darth Vader Is A.I.-Powered. Voice Actors Are Rebelling.
The actors' union that began striking against video game companies last summer has filed an unfair labor practice charge against Epic Games, the creator of Fortnite.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 20, 2025

George Wendt, Who Played Norm on ‘Cheers,' Dies at 76
A burly, easygoing Chicago native, he became a staple of living rooms across the country for more than a decade as one of America's favorite barflies.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 20, 2025

U.S. Debt Is on Pace to Set a Record. (The Data Goes Back to 1790.)
If Republicans pass their tax and spending megabill, the record will arrive even sooner — putting America's debt at more than 113 percent of the size of its entire economy.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 20, 2025

What Is Habeas Corpus, and Why Are Trump Officials Talking About Suspending It?
Administration officials have suggested suspending a legal principle that protects against unlawful detention, and struggled to accurately define it.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 20, 2025

Venezuela Frees an Air Force Veteran the U.S. Says Was Wrongfully Held
The family of Joseph St. Clair confirmed his release. The move comes as the United States threatens to choke off Venezuela's critical oil revenue.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 20, 2025

Trump Scolded Companies for Raising Prices. Do They Have a Choice?
Economists say companies generally have to pass along the cost of tariffs. But populists on the left and right say the president may have a point.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 20, 2025

E.U. to Lift Economic Sanctions on Syria
European Union foreign ministers on Tuesday agreed to lift the remaining economic curbs on the war-torn country, amid concerns it could slip back into conflict.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 20, 2025

Hochul Apologizes to Native Americans for Boarding School Atrocities
Gov. Kathy Hochul of New York visited Seneca land on Tuesday to apologize for the state's operation of a boarding school that "sanctioned ethnic cleansing" of Native American children.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 20, 2025

Kristi Noem Incorrectly Defines Habeas Corpus as Trump's Right to Deport People
The right allows people to legally challenge their detentions by the government and is guaranteed in the Constitution.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 20, 2025

Trump Canceled Deportation Protections. Here's Where Legal Challenges Stand.
The Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to lift protections for thousands of Venezuelans, leaving them potentially vulnerable to deportation. What about people from other countries?

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 20, 2025

A New System Aims to Save Injured Brains and Lives
Nearly 100 neurology experts collaborated on the creation of a new method of evaluating patients with traumatic brain injuries.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 20, 2025

Britain, France and Canada Condemn Israel's Expansion of Gaza War
Britain, France and Canada called the Israeli plans for escalation "disproportionate" and "egregious" at a time when the U.N. is warning the population is at risk of famine.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 20, 2025

D.O.J. Accuses Rep. LaMonica McIver of Assaulting 2 ICE Agents as Democrats Decry Charges
Representative LaMonica McIver, Democrat of New Jersey, faces assault charges after a clash outside a migrant detention center in Newark. She has denied the government's depiction of events.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 20, 2025

R.F.K. Jr. Has Unlikely Allies in His Drive to Limit Atrazine
An unlikely group is coalescing around the health secretary's drive for restrictions on atrazine, which is linked to cancer, birth defects and low sperm counts.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 20, 2025

Google Unveils ‘A.I. Mode' Chatbot, Signaling a New Era for Search
The tech giant is taking its next big step in artificial intelligence by adding interactive capabilities to its flagship product.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 20, 2025

Joe Biden's Cancer Diagnosis Is a Familiar Scenario for Prostate Experts
Guidelines advise no screening after age 70, and doctors say that even men who test diligently may develop an aggressive cancer after none was found at a recent checkup.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 20, 2025

New Orleans Jail Employee Is Arrested and Charged With Helping 10 Inmates Escape
A maintenance worker shut off water at the jail, allowing the inmates to remove a toilet and sink fixture from a cell wall, according to the Louisiana attorney general's office.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 20, 2025

Trump's Gulf Trip Also Brought Benefits to Elon Musk
The world's richest man inked new deals as he tagged along on President Trump's tour of the Gulf.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 20, 2025

Cassie's Mother Testifies at Sean ‘Diddy' Combs's Trial About Bruises and a Payment
At the mogul's sex-trafficking trial, Casandra Ventura's mother said she sent $20,000 to Mr. Combs because "I was scared for my daughter's safety." It was returned.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 20, 2025

Want to Buy Her House in Ireland? You'll Need $7 and Some Luck.
Imelda Collins is raffling her house rather than sell it on the conventional market. Anyone in the world can enter.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 20, 2025

Israel's Allies Denounce Its Expanding Gaza Offensive
Britain, France and Canada, all powerful supporters of Israel, called plans for an escalation of the Gaza war "disproportionate" and "egregious."

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 20, 2025

Vlastimil Hort, a Memorably Selfless Chess Grandmaster, Dies at 81
He could have advanced toward a title when his opponent, Boris Spassky, took ill. Instead, he displayed one of the game's greatest acts of sportsmanship.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 20, 2025

My Father Was a Nazi Hunter. Then He Died in the Lockerbie Bombing.
He was a Nazi hunter — and was killed in the Lockerbie bombing. What does it mean to seek justice for his death?

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 20, 2025

Are You a European in a Housing Crunch? We Want to Hear From You.
To help us report on the housing crisis in Europe, we want to learn about the housing pressures you are dealing with, how they are affecting your community and how they are being solved.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 20, 2025

Ukrainians Brace for a Longer War as Trump Backs Off Cease-Fire Call
President Trump appears to be stepping back from trying to end the war in Ukraine. Many in the country see little choice but to battle on.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 20, 2025

Trump's Trade War and GOP Budget Bill Fuel Investor Anxiety
Investors burned by President Trump's trade fight now have to contend with a spending megabill that risks swelling the federal deficit.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 20, 2025

Investors Are Jittery as G.O.P. Bill Threatens to Swell Deficit
Investors burned by President Trump's trade fight now have to contend with a spending megabill that risks swelling the federal deficit.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 20, 2025

At the Sean ‘Diddy' Combs Trial, Cassie's Mother and Others to Testify About Abuse
Prosecutors are aiming to fill in the picture of the mogul's relationship with Casandra Ventura by questioning his former assistant and Ms. Ventura's mother.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 20, 2025

EU Plans New Sanctions on Russia in Push for Ukraine Cease-fire
The European Union has now targeted Moscow's fleet of covert oil tankers and plans more restrictions, as the Trump administration's approach to the war shifts.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 20, 2025

Ukrainians Brace for a Lonelier Fight as Trump Backs Off Cease-Fire Call
President Trump appears to be stepping back from trying to end the war in Ukraine. Many in the country see little choice but to battle on.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 20, 2025

Late Night Is Concerned About (the Truth Behind) Biden's Health
"They used to say it's not the crime, it's the cover-up, but it's starting to feel like politics is all cover-up," Jon Stewart said.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 20, 2025

Has He Got the Votes?
We look at the Republican factions that could sink Trump's megabill.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 20, 2025

Trump Backs Down on Russia, and Representative McIver Charged After ICE Clash
Plus, TikTok's new feature for its youngest users.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 20, 2025

Global Economic Officials Gather Amid Headwinds From Trump's Trade War
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will meet his international counterparts at a G7 finance ministers meeting in Canada.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 20, 2025

Market Jitters Over a ‘Big, Beautiful' Bill
Investors burned by President Trump's trade fight now have to contend with a spending megabill that risks swelling the federal deficit.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 20, 2025

Israel's Allies Denounce Its New Gaza Offensive
Britain, France and Canada, all powerful supporters of Israel, called plans for an escalation of the Gaza war "disproportionate" and "egregious."

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 20, 2025

In Trump Call, Putin Notches a Diplomatic Win, With an Economic Caveat
The Kremlin has withstood pressure for an immediate cease-fire as a precondition for peace talks, but the Russian president's push for normalizing relations with the United States appears in limbo.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 20, 2025

Trump-Putin Call Notches Diplomatic Win for Russia, but Economic Goals Remain in Limbo
The Kremlin has withstood pressure for an immediate cease-fire as a precondition for peace talks, but the Russian president's push for normalizing relations with the United States appears in limbo.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 20, 2025

U.S. Says It Wants Trade, Not Aid, in Africa. Cuts Threaten Both.
President Trump's slashing of foreign assistance threatens road and energy projects that diplomats and experts say align with U.S. priorities.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 20, 2025

U.S. Bill Named for Artemis Ghasemzadeh Aims to Shield Asylum Seekers
A lawmaker is introducing a bill named for Artemis Ghasemzadeh, an Iranian Christian convert, that seeks to stop the expedited removal of people fleeing countries that persecute religious minorities.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 20, 2025

Trump Backs Down on Russia, and Representative Is Arrested After ICE Clash
Plus, how to stop doomscrolling?

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 20, 2025

Keisha Lance Bottoms, Former Atlanta Mayor, Enters Georgia Governor's Race
She became the highest-profile Democrat to announce her candidacy in an election that will be a crucial test of her party's ambitions in Georgia.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 20, 2025

What Joe Biden Should Do Next
A cancer diagnosis could be a chance to rebuild trust.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 20, 2025

Trump's Pick to Lead I.R.S. Promoted a Nonexistent Tax Credit
Billy Long's effort to promote the credit, along with his pushing of a fraud-ridden pandemic-era tax break, will be under close scrutiny during his Senate confirmation hearing.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 20, 2025

John Mulaney's Weird Talk Show on Netflix Suddenly Found Its Way
"Everybody's Live With John Mulaney" understands what's wrong with the genre. Still, it took time to hit on the ambitious free-for-all it is now.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 20, 2025

Democrats Are Getting Some Things Right
Democrats have a lot of problems. But they are getting some things right.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 20, 2025

Gulf Deal-Making Spree Also Benefited Elon Musk and His Family
The world's richest man inked new deals as he tagged along on Trump's tour of the Gulf.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 20, 2025

What Did the Democrats Know, and When Did They Know It?
This is not an idle question. The future of the party depends on answering it.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 20, 2025

F.B.I. Closes Unit That Policed Compliance With Surveillance Rules
The office audited the bureau's use of a disputed warrantless wiretap law that is set to expire next spring unless Congress reauthorizes it.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 20, 2025

What Experts Want You to Know About Microplastics
We asked experts how to minimize your exposure, and how worried you should be about the health effects.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 20, 2025

Second Man Charged Over Fires at Properties Linked to Prime Minister Keir Starmer
The British police said they had charged a Romanian national, Stanislav Carpiuc, with conspiracy to commit arson. Fires struck two buildings and a car linked to Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 20, 2025

China's Fighter Jets and Missiles Get a Boost From the India-Pakistan Clash
The reported success of Chinese-made fighter jets and air-to-air missiles in the conflict has fed nationalist pride in China, and has renewed warnings to Taiwan.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 20, 2025

With ‘Van Gogh's Flowers,' the New York Botanical Garden Brings the Artist to Life
The New York Botanical Garden's new exhibit draws inspiration from Vincent van Gogh for a colorful explosion of 18,000 sunflowers and other plants.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 20, 2025

Bill Belichick Was Always in Control. Then He Met His Girlfriend Jordon Hudson.
The romance between Mr. Belichick, the 73-year-old former coach of the New England Patriots, and his girlfriend Jordon Hudson, 24, has roiled the worlds of professional and collegiate athletics.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 20, 2025

Why Mahmoud Khalil Remains in Detention as Other Protesters Are Freed
The judge in the case, Michael E. Farbiarz, has yet to weigh in fully on the issues of free speech and due process as Mr. Khalil passes the weeks in Jena, La.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 20, 2025

How the Ukraine War Ends Matters for America
The United States can stand up to the Kremlin in Ukraine now or later. But the cost of waiting could be high.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 20, 2025

UK's Trade Deals Bare the Reality It's a Midsize Economy Among Giants
Prime Minister Keir Starmer's government had to make some politically fraught concessions, reflecting the country's status as a midsize economy in a volatile market.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 19, 2025

Chinese Battery Giant Surges in Hong Kong Market Debut
Shares of the company, CATL, surged in their first day of trading. Onshore U.S. investors were blocked from buying its stock as a "decoupling" of finance continued.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 19, 2025

Head of Trump's Kennedy Center Calls for Inquiry Into Its Finances
The center's new president said prosecutors should look at its "criminal" debt and deferred maintenance, as the center announced dance and theater offerings that include some with nonunion casts.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 19, 2025

How Trump's Search for a New Air Force One Led to Qatar's Jet
Qatar had been trying to sell off a luxury jet for years, with no luck. Then President Trump's team set its sights on it.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 19, 2025

New Orleans Seeks Escaped Inmates, and Answers About Their Brazen Escape
The manhunt for six men, including some accused of violent crimes, has alarmed the city and brought new attention to New Orleans's troubled jail.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 19, 2025

Trump Suggests Biden's Cancer Diagnosis Was Hidden From Public
Mr. Biden's office said he had been diagnosed with Stage 4 prostate cancer that had spread to his bones.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 19, 2025

Rep. McIver Charged With Assault Over Clash Outside Newark ICE Center
The Department of Justice also announced it was dropping a trespass charge against the city's mayor stemming from the same episode.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 19, 2025

Trump Backs Off His Demand That Russia Declare a Cease-Fire in Ukraine
President Trump once vowed to broker peace between Russia and Ukraine in 24 hours. Now he says the two sides should work it out themselves.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 19, 2025

Mexican Ship in Fatal Crash Accelerated Before Hitting Brooklyn Bridge
As a federal investigation began, officials said the Cuauhtémoc backed into the bridge, killing two, less than five minutes after leaving a Manhattan pier.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 19, 2025

Met Museum Surrenders Artifacts Thought Looted From Iraq
The Manhattan district attorney's office said the objects had been identified as illicit during an investigation of an art dealer suspected of having trafficked in stolen antiquities.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 19, 2025

The Trump-Supporting Christians Accusing Jews of Antisemitism
Ultra-Zionist gentiles are transforming America into something out of Jewish nightmares, pretending they're trying to ensure Jewish safety.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 19, 2025

$800 Million Overhaul of Arthur Ashe Stadium Will Add Space and Luxury
Construction on the Arthur Ashe tennis stadium and a new building for players is scheduled to be completed in time for the 2027 U.S. Open.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 19, 2025

Retired Navy Admiral Is Convicted on Bribery Charges
Robert P. Burke, who was the Navy's second-highest-ranking officer, was accused of steering a contract to a company that offered him a lucrative job.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 19, 2025

Debt Downgrade Bolsters The Right In Congressional Talks Over Megabill
Conservatives have been holding out against the major tax and spending cut package to implement President Trump's agenda, arguing it will swell federal deficits. The Moody's downgrade underscored their concerns.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 19, 2025

What to Know About the Mexican Navy Ship That Crashed Into the Brooklyn Bridge
The ship ARM Cuauhtémoc — with 277 people on board, including 175 naval cadets — was on a good-will tour throughout the world.

Int'l Herald Tribune
May 19, 2025

Thousands of Chicks Left in Postal Service Truck Overwhelm a Delaware Shelter
About 4,000 birds were found dead in the truck, and 10,000 others were stranded there for three days, state officials said. The hatchery that shipped the chicks said it did not know why the shipment had never made it to its destinations.

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