Ukraine’s Minister of Defense, a Proponent of Drone Warfare, Steps Down
Mykhailo Fedorov in Kyiv last March.
Mass Protests Across Ukraine Oppose Ouster of Defense Minister
Demonstrators demanded the reinstatement of Mykhailo Fedorov, who had come to symbolize Ukraine’s success in using drones to strike back against Russia.Protesting the dismissal of Ukraine’s defense minister, Mykhailo Fedorov, in Kharkiv on Thursday.
What to Know About Mykhailo Fedorov, Ukraine’s Ousted Defense Minister
Mr. Fedorov became the youthful face of Ukraine’s successful drone warfare program. The move to replace him has prompted street protests.Mykhailo Fedorov in Kyiv, Ukraine’s capital, this month. His appointment was seen as an endorsement by Mr. Zelensky of Mr. Federov’s tech-driven vision.
In Iran war, Trump Risks Another American ‘Forever War’
President Trump, who promised to “end wars,” not start them, may have fallen into a familiar presidential trap.A judiciary building damaged in the war as seen from the Golestan palace, in central Tehran, Iran, this month.
Diesel Prices Hit $5 a Gallon Again, Up 33% Since Start of Iran War
U.S. diesel prices first surpassed $5 a gallon in March. Renewed fighting in the Persian Gulf and reduced refinery capacity is once again pushing up prices.A driver pumping gas at a gas station, in Austin, Texas, on Friday.
Maps Show Where Wildfire Smoke Will Darken Skies on Thursday
Here’s what to know about the smoke, and when it might end.Smoke gave the sky in Toronto an orange hue on Wednesday.
Flash Flood Emergency Is Issued in Texas After Days of Pounding Rain
Roads became rivers on Wednesday as emergency officials in towns around San Antonio raced to rescue people who were stranded.
Trump Administration Argues for Fencing Off Park Next to White House
The Commission of Fine Arts is set to consider the administration’s proposal regarding Lafayette Square Park, which has been the site of numerous protests.A pro-Palestinian demonstration at Lafayette Square Park in 2023. President Trump and the Secret Service have cited security concerns about such
Trump Administration to Impose New Tariffs on Brazil
The United States accused the country of unfair trade practices. The tariff will replace ones that the Supreme Court struck down.President Trump first imposed tariffs on Brazil last year in an effort to help former President Jair Bolsonaro avoid a jail sentence.
Hegseth Plans to Screen All Troops, Including Women, for Low Testosterone
Pete Hegseth, as defense secretary, has sought to cultivate an image as a manosphere-friendly leader.The goal, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a social media message, was a “High-T Department of War.”
Almost Half of House Democrats Vote to End Aid to Israel
The measure failed, but the level of support among Democrats exposed a stark shift in the party away from backing the Jewish state.Representative Hakeem Jeffries, the Democratic minority leader and a staunch supporter of Israel, hosted two caucus meetings to discuss the amendment, a highly unusual m
Video Pushed Local Police to Come Clean. D.H.S. Is Ignoring the Lessons.
The agency has said little about two fatal encounters in the past week. Local police departments have learned to be forthcoming.A makeshift memorial for Lorenzo Salgado Araujo near the site where he was killed in Houston.
Members of Congress Intensify Criticism of Immigration Detention Center
Lawmakers are continuing to urge action at Delaney Hall in Newark, where the conditions have been decried by detainees and demonstrators.Demonstrations outside Delaney Hall in Newark have gone on for weeks.
Investigators Seek Information From Government Officials as Part of Air Force One Leak Investigation
After The New York Times reported on security concerns related to the Qatari-donated jet, the F.B.I. sought to speak with several people who flew aboard the plane with President Trump last week and asked for their phones.President Trump on July 1 at Joint Base Andrews next to the jet donated by Qata
Our Top Editor on Subpoenas of Times Journalists
The Trump administration issued subpoenas to reporters who wrote about security concerns involving the new Air Force One. Joe Kahn, the executive editor of The New York Times, responds to what he calls a “naked attempt to intimidate” the newspaper.
New York Times Files Motion to Quash Subpoenas of Its Journalists
The Justice Department is seeking to compel grand jury testimony as part of an investigation into Times reporting on the president’s new Air Force One jet.President Trump boarding the new Air Force One at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland this month.
Senators Grill Justice Dept. Officials on New York Times Subpoenas
Democrats questioned the acting attorney general, Todd Blanche, and a U.S. attorney about subpoenas issued to Times journalists who reported on security concerns with the president’s new plane.
India Is Moving Fast to Build A.I. Data Centers. A Coastal City May Pay the Price.
With India lagging in the technology, officials are embracing giant data centers. But critics say the megaprojects will use up energy and water, without providing long-term jobs.The port city of Visakhapatnam in the state of Andhra Pradesh is rapidly transforming into India’s coastal gateway for glo
TSMC Adds $100 Billion to Its U.S. Spending Plan
The pledge from the Taiwanese chip-making giant brought the total commitment to its fast-growing operations in Arizona to $265 billion.
Europe Finds It Hard to Break Up With American and Chinese Technology
France and Germany want to quit relying on America and China for key technology like artificial intelligence, but they’re having to choose where to do it.Sébastien Lecornu, the French prime minister, has called for France to increase its independence from American technology firms, announcing plans
The Army Veteran Killed Outside His ‘Trump House’
Kerry Sheron could often be found waving and nodding to those who passed his home, which stood out in Escondido, Calif.A photograph of Kerry Sheron and his wife, Maria Garcia, hanging on the fence outside their home.
The Hunt for the Counterfeiter Trying to Make the Perfect Bill
On the trail of the world’s best counterfeit artists.
Meet Earth’s Newest Monkey. (And Check Out Its Orange Lips.)
It is only the fifth new African monkey identified as a new species in the past 75 years.
A Vision of a ‘Society Without Capitalism’
Can democratic socialism redeem the left without destroying capitalism?