Politics
Train Crashes Into Bangkok Traffic, Killing at Least 8
A freight train plowed into traffic on train tracks, starting a fire. The authorities did not immediately give a cause…
A Search for Ways Around Blocked Strait Leads to Syria
The latest war in the Middle East has created new economic opportunities for Syria thanks to its geography.
Louvre Announces Architects for Expansion That Will Include New Mona Lisa Space
A team of French and German architects has been selected for the project, which is expected to increase the Paris…
A Crack in the Polling Floor Puts Trump in New Territory
A 37 percent approval rating in a new Times/Siena poll suggests the G.O.P. is facing a big midterm problem despite…
In Massie’s Kentucky Primary, Fidelity to Trump Is on the Ballot
Representative Thomas Massie, the Republican who wears his rifts with President Trump as badges of honor, is battling Trump-backed challenger…
Trump’s Approval Sinks Amid Unpopular War, Darkening G.O.P. Prospects
With the midterms nearing, President Trump’s approval rating has hit a second-term low as voters question his handling of the…
The Supreme Court’s Voting Rights Decision Spurred Swift Action in Louisiana and Alabama
The timing brought the court into the middle of a fight to redraw voting maps across the South, even as…