Spain and Italy Clash Over Border Checks
Spain began temporary spot checks on travelers arriving from Italy on Saturday, opening a new front in Europe’s widening argument over migration and free movement after the recent mass arrivals…
When A.I. Tests Become Cyber Threats
The recent disclosures began with what sounded, at first, like an isolated mishap inside one of the world’s most closely watched artificial intelligence companies. OpenAI said last month that a…
Hormuz Stalemate Deepens as Shipping Crisis Spreads
The narrow waterway at the mouth of the Persian Gulf was supposed to be moving, however fitfully, toward reopening by now. Instead, the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz appears…
Trump Renews Fight Over Birthright Citizenship
President Trump on Thursday renewed one of his longest-running political and legal fights, signing two executive actions aimed at restricting birthright citizenship despite a recent Supreme Court decision affirming the…
China Leans on AI Exports as Tech Fight With U.S. Deepens
China is responding to American tech pressure with a two-track strategy: leaning harder into the export boom driven by artificial intelligence and widening the set of tools it uses to…
Europe’s Heat and Drought Crisis Deepens
Record heat deepens Europe’s drought emergency A punishing spell of heat and drought across Europe is inflicting widening damage on the continent’s economy and infrastructure, as record temperatures in central…
Meta Faces Mounting Legal Threats in the U.S. and India
Meta Confronts a Two-Front Escalation Meta, already navigating years of criticism over the social costs of its platforms, is now facing a sharper and more consequential form of pressure: the…
Iran Hardens Stance, Dimming Hopes for Hormuz Deal
Hopes for Hormuz Breakthrough Recede as Iran Hardens Stance A fragile diplomatic opening around the Strait of Hormuz appeared to fray on Wednesday as Iran’s lead negotiator dismissed talks with…
India’s Exam Revolt Becomes a Test for Modi
A Youth Revolt Over Exams Turns Into a Broader Test for India’s Government What began as outrage over a leaked entrance exam has grown into something more combustible for Prime…
AI Investors Demand Results, Not Hype
The artificial-intelligence trade is entering a more discriminating phase. A burst of earnings and market reactions this week showed that investors are no longer content to reward companies simply for…