Regime Change in Cuba Appeals to Trump but Carries Risks

The Trump administration is signaling a different approach, after demanding an end to Cuba’s communist leadership.

Netflix Backs Out of Bid for Warner Bros., Paving Way for an Ellison Takeover

The move was a stunning development in the long-running corporate battle for the storied media giant.

In Tense Deposition, Hillary Clinton Denies Knowing Epstein or His Crimes

After resisting testifying for months, the former secretary of state entered the session defiant, and grew irate after a Republican leaked a photo from inside the room.

Pakistan Strikes Afghanistan in ‘Open War’ Against Taliban Government

The airstrikes came hours after Afghan troops had attacked Pakistani border positions and follow months of worsening relations between the neighboring countries.

Green Party Defeats Labour in U.K. Special Election, in Blow to Starmer

The result marks the first time the Greens have won a British parliamentary by-election and signals the frustration of left-leaning voters with Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

A Stolen Boat, a Deadly Gunfight and a Supposed Plot Against Cuba

The Cuban government’s account of a supposed armed raid into its territory was called into question after one of the men identified as being on the boat turned up in Miami.

Pentagon Fires Another Laser at Drone, Prompting New Air Closure

After the downing of a Customs and Border Protection drone, the F.A.A. closed the airspace above Fort Hancock, Texas.

After F.B.I. Raid, Los Angeles School Board Discusses Superintendent’s Future

Board members held an emergency meeting a day after agents raided the home and office of Alberto Carvalho, the Los Angeles Unified School District superintendent. They did not reach a resolution and agreed to reconvene Friday.

Trump Ally Expands Inquiry of Former Officials Who Investigated the President

The office of a prosecutor based in Miami has issued new subpoenas in a wide-ranging inquiry aimed at President Trump’s perceived foes.

Iranians Cite Progress in Talks, but a Marathon Session Produces No Deal

Representatives of the countries were in Geneva this week to discuss the fate of Iran’s nuclear program.

In Trump’s Case for War, a Series of False or Unproven Claims

Key elements of the Trump administration’s arguments this week for another military campaign against Iran do not hold up.

Trump Declared Victory in Minneapolis. But What Did He Accomplish?

The Trump administration came under fire for an operation that turned lethal and politically toxic. But the show of force may also have had a bigger purpose: to serve as a warning.

How a Close Associate of Epstein’s Found Career Redemption in Japan

Top Japanese officials are backing a tech and entrepreneurship initiative led in part by Joichi Ito, whose involvement with Jeffrey Epstein may endanger efforts to get the project off the ground.

World Economic Forum Chief Resigns Over Epstein Ties

Borge Brende, a former foreign minister of Norway, had maintained contact with the convicted sex offender.

Germany’s Oil and Gas Output Is Dwindling as Prices Rise

Natural gas production in Germany has fallen about 80 percent in the past two decades even as the country seeks to replace flows from Russia.

Anthropic Says It Cannot ‘Accede’ to Pentagon in Talks Over A.I.

Anthropic said it was standing firm on not having its A.I. used in certain scenarios by the Pentagon, which has imposed a Friday deadline on the company to give unfettered access to its technology.

Google Workers Seek ‘Red Lines’ on Military A.I., Echoing Anthropic

More than 100 Google A.I. employees sent a letter to Jeff Dean, a chief scientist, opposing Gemini’s use for U.S. surveillance and some autonomous weapons.

They Helped Women Fight Online Abuse. They Were Barred From the U.S.

The founders of HateAid, a German human-rights group that helps victims of online attacks, were accused by the Trump administration of being part of a “global censorship-industrial complex.”

Columbia Student Is Released From ICE After Mamdani-Trump Meeting

Federal officials had misrepresented themselves to gain access, according to the university. Mayor Zohran Mamdani said President Trump had told him the student would be let go.

Mamdani Meets Again With Trump, Emerging With Two Unexpected Victories

Mayor Zohran Mamdani said he and President Trump discussed building housing in New York City, and he appeared to secure the release of a Columbia student detained by ICE on Thursday.

Mamdani’s Gift for Trump: A Front Page Celebrating the President

What do you bring the president when you visit the White House? Mayor Zohran Mamdani made a choice that seemed to please Donald Trump.

‘The Pitt’ Season 2, Episode 8 Recap: Unplugged

Without internet, the Pitt was even more chaotic than usual. This on a national holiday on which people blow up things for fun.

‘Scream 7’ Review: It’s Hard to Keep a Good Ghoul Down