Live Updates: South Korean Leader Declares Martial Law
President Yoon Suk Yeol referred to a threat posed by “anti-state” forces, and criticized attempts by the opposition to impeach him.
Read moreWorld Bank Warns of Record Debt Costs for Developing Countries
The World Bank warned in a new report that poor countries will be stuck in economic “purgatory” without debt relief.
Read moreYour Guide to New York City’s Holiday Windows
This year’s displays include tens of thousands of rhinestones, retired taxis and a “Wicked”-themed forest menagerie.
Read moreThe Freaks Who Rule New York
From a masked artist to a Broadway pioneer, these are the one-of-a-kind creative forces shaping the culture today.
Read moreRihanna Steals the Fashion Awards
And a dozen other looks that made news at Britain’s Met Gala of style.
Read moreIsraeli Officials Welcome Trump’s Demand to Free Hostages Before Inauguration
President-elect Donald J. Trump has threatened to take unspecified action unless the hostages held in Gaza are released before he takes office in January.
Read moreThe 10 Best Books of 2024
The staff of The New York Times Book Review choose the year’s top fiction and nonfiction.
Read moreSyria Fighting Worsens Already Dire Conditions in Idlib and Aleppo
Years of war and a powerful earthquake had led to crushing poverty, displacement and breakdowns in services. But over the last several days, the region’s misery deepened.
Read moreWill Elon Musk Ever Collect His Full Tesla Pay Package?
The electric vehicle maker vowed to appeal after a Delaware judge rejected the tech mogul’s massive compensation deal for a second time.
Read moreAfter Biden Pardons His Son Hunter, Prison Inmates Hope They’re Next
President Biden has pardoned people convicted of some marijuana offenses, but advocates for prisoners say he has been slow to grant other requests.
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