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Guy Gilboa-Dalal says he was sexually abused by one of his captors in the tunnels of Gaza and threatened with death if he said anything.

Palestinians Return to Gaza for First Time in Nearly Two Years

The returnees reunited with families but also said their homecomings carried symbolic weight — defying any notions of permanently displacing Gazans.

This is How Hard It Will Be to Get Around Italy’s Winter Olympics

The Games in northern Italy, which start on Friday, will be spread across 8,500 square miles. Long distances, narrow roads, complex connections and snowfall will make it a logistical nightmare.

After Maduro’s Capture, Venezuela’s Authoritarian System Shows Signs of Easing

A sweeping amnesty proposal, tests of censorship limits and opposition leaders emerging from hiding are fueling hopes for democratic changes. But skepticism abounds.

Greenland Crisis Has Danes Chuckling, in Their Own Way

A little teasing has helped Danes manage their anger and anxiety over American threats to take a part of their territory. A Trump pincushion, anyone?

On Eve of Peace Talks, Russia Hits Power Plants in Frigid Ukraine

Missiles overnight targeted electrical facilities in Kyiv and other parts of the country, according to local authorities, despite President Trump’s request for a pause.

Iran’s President Backs ‘Fair’ Talks With U.S. as Confrontation Looms

President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Tuesday that he supported “equitable negotiations.” Talks are expected on Friday, as diplomats work to defuse the crisis.

Trump and India Call Off Their Trade War, but the Terms of Peace Are Murky

Officials and business leaders sighed with relief at lower tariffs, as they wait to see what the rest of it means.

Rafah Crossing in Gaza Reopens, Another Step for Fragile Cease-Fire

Israel and Egypt had disagreed for months about how to resume operations at the Rafah border crossing, which has been largely closed since May 2024.

Laura Fernández Wins Costa Rican Presidency

Laura Fernández’s victory was driven by a crisis in which Costa Rica’s reputation for peace has been tarred by record-breaking violence.

How a Village in Italy Became a Slice of Caracas

Generations of migrants from a village on the coast of southern Italy found a better life in Venezuela. Many came back and turned their town into a mini-Caracas.

The Secret Egyptian Air Base Powering Sudan’s Drone War

The covert base offers new evidence of how the Sudanese conflict is morphing into a theater for high-tech warfare, driven by foreign interests.

Erfan Soltani, Who Reportedly Faced Death Sentence in Iran, Is Freed

Mr. Soltani, 26, was arrested last month as Iran brutally repressed anti-government demonstrations.

What to Know About the Disappearance of Savannah Guthrie’s Mom, Nancy

Nancy Guthrie, 84, the “Today” show host’s mother, was last seen on Saturday night, the authorities said. The disappearance is being investigated as a crime.

Son of Norway’s Crown Princess Goes on Trial Over Charges Including Rape

The trial of Marius Borg Hoiby, who has also been accused of assault and other crimes, began as his mother came under pressure over her ties to Jeffrey Epstein.

Police Search X’s Premises in France as Prosecutors Summon Elon Musk

The move followed a yearlong investigation into X and escalated a wider standoff between European officials and American tech companies over the regulation of social media.

What Do You Get When You Put a Mummy Through a CT Scan?

Experts are using high-res scanners and 3-D printers to illuminate ancient ailments and injuries.

Behind the ‘Free Maduro’ Message Spreading in Caracas

Our reporter Anatoly Kurmanaev looks around Caracas, Venezuela, describing how the “Free Maduro” graffiti and billboards around the city, which also appear on Delcy Rodríguez’s social media pages, help her as she balances her ties to Nicolás Maduro with her political rebranding.

The Campaign Behind Trump’s Nigeria Strikes

A yearslong effort to convince the Trump administration that Christians are persecuted in the West African nation has shifted U.S. policy.

U.S. and Iranian Officials to Meet as Trump’s Threats Loom

President Trump’s Middle East envoy and his son-in-law were expected to meet Iran’s foreign minister in Istanbul on Friday amid tensions between the countries.

Trump Announces Initial Trade Deal With India, Cutting Tariffs to 18%

The agreement was short on details, but President Trump said India had promised to stop buying Russian oil and would buy more U.S. farm goods and other products.

France Adopts a Budget After Months of Turmoil

Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu’s budget, subjected to judicial review, paves the way for relative political stability.

Attempt to Drill Through Thwaites Glacier Is Foiled

Scientists lost their instruments within Antarctica’s most dangerously unstable glacier, though not before getting a glimpse at the warming waters underneath.

Uproar Over Meloni’s Face Painted on an Angel in a Church in Rome

The recent restoration of a chapel came with a surprise: an angel depicted with the likeness of Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni of Italy. Cue the protests.

Royal Families of Norway and Britain Face Pressure Over Epstein Files