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France’s Far Right Seizes the Moment as Rioting Stuns the Country
The National Rally, already ahead in the polls, presented itself as the party best placed to restore law and order.
By Catherine Porter
world
Huge Riots and Anti-Government Protests in France: What to Know
Rioters attacked city halls and shops over the weekend amid protests over living costs and poor school conditions.
By Amelia Nierenberg, Lynsey Chutel and Catherine Porter
podcasts
Israel’s High-Stakes Election, and How Illegal Gold Is Getting Into the Global Market
Plus, the search for “superhabitable” planets.
By Will Jarvis, Margaret Kadifa, Jake Lucas, Ian Stewart, Isabel Kershner and Catherine Porter
us
Republicans in Ohio Are Worried About Turnout. Here’s What They’re Doing About it.
To boost Senator Jon Husted, who is in a tight race to keep his seat, some Republicans who were making a jobs pitch have pivoted to focus on socialism.
By Emily Davies
us
Who’s Winning the Race for Congress?
It’s Oct. 19 — 15 days from the midterms. Here’s the state of play.
By Jess Bidgood
world
The Coverup: How a Trillion-Dollar Industry Launders Illegal Gold
The line between dirty and clean gold is an industry fiction. Wall Street and governments profit off gold from criminals, gangsters and those who exploit children.
By Justin Scheck and Lynsey Addario
world
To Find Criminals and Child Exploitation in Gold Mines, We Just Had to Look
Layers of people certify that gold is free from rights abuses and criminality. Nobody makes them leave their desks.
By Justin Scheck
us
Trump Defends Plans to Ease Russia Sanctions and Hints at a Hostage Deal
The president on Sunday justified his reversal of almost five years of sanctions against Russia as part of peace negotiations. He did not name any hostage.
By David E. Sanger
world
Under Siege, Ukraine Uses F-16s to Shoot Down Russia’s Jet-Powered Drones
The fighters are a key tool against Moscow’s latest weapon of choice. But deploying the multimillion-dollar planes to counter drones is an imperfect fix.
By Lara Jakes
science
How Did Life Arise?
Where did it start? How did it grow complex? Why did it get big? Three moments in Earth’s early history when evolution suddenly, inexplicably turned up the dial.
By William J. Broad, Kenneth Chang and Carl Zimmer
world
For Israelis and Jews in the U.A.E., an Eroding Sense of Security
The Emirates’ reputation as a haven was shaken by what the authorities said was a plot last month aimed at crashing a flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv.
By Abdi Latif Dahir and Anjana Sankar
us
Trump Endorses Netanyahu as Best U.S. Partner in Tight Israeli Election
The president praised the embattled prime minister for his endurance, saying any other candidate would be the “wrong Leader.”
By Tyler Pager and Aaron Boxerman
us
O.J. Simpson, a Secret Informant and a Decades-Old Mystery
An “extremely reliable” informant told authorities about the missing murder weapon, according to newly unsealed records. The informant’s brother told The Times his sibling was at the crime scene.
By Mike Baker and Tim Arango
us
5 Takeaways From The Times’s Re-Examination of the O.J. Simpson Case
Newly unsealed court files and interviews challenge the popular narrative around the murders and the “trial of the century.”
By Mike Baker and Tim Arango
us
June 17, 1994: Millions Watched Police Chase O.J. Simpson in a Bronco
The chase occurred days after his ex-wife and her friend were killed. New details shed light on the role that a mobster might have played in helping Mr. Simpson.
By Christina Morales
us
At a Last-Hope Health Clinic, Desperation, Kindness and Fear for What’s Next
These doctors and community health workers are a safety net for patients losing coverage as premiums soar and Medicaid cuts mount, even as their clinic struggles to stay afloat.
By Jan Hoffman and Erin Schaff
business
Finding Medicare Advantage Providers for 2027 Is Easier but Not Flawless
The government has made improvements to the Medicare Plan Finder, a key online tool, in time for open enrollment. It helps seniors compare policies to avoid costly surprises.
By Susan Jaffe
nyregion
In Its Forever War on Rats, New York Enlists a Killing Machine
Are the humans winning? That’s hard to say. But we certainly have a technological advantage.
By Dodai Stewart
opinion
The Republican Party Is a Mess.It Will Emerge Stronger for It.
The G.O.P. will not always be focused around the strong personality and charisma of Trump.
By Michael Brendan Dougherty
opinion
Ellie Kemper: Nora Ephron Made Herself Laugh
The actress and comedian riffs on the essay Nora Ephron wrote for The Times in 2008.
By Ellie Kemper
business
Elizabeth Holmes Film Opens to Over 2,000 Sold-Out Shows
“You Can See Everything,” a documentary about the Theranos founder, made a big splash for a movie not yet in wide release. And Netflix had a box office milestone.
By Nicole Sperling