Remembering Those Who Died This Year
via NYT > World News We look back at the lives of some of the artists, innovators and thinkers we lost in 2025.
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Trump, Pressing Ahead on Ukraine-Russia Talks, Confronts Difficult Realities
via NYT > World News The U.S.-led negotiations have made some progress, but still face fundamental challenges, including over security guarantees to counter future Russian aggression.
With Critical Decisions Ahead, Netanyahu Faces Mounting Pressure
via NYT > World News Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel has a series of vexing choices to make in the year ahead on issues including Gaza, conscription and a judicial overhaul, with elections looming.
Trump and Zelensky Meet to Iron Out Peace Plan, but Deal Remains Elusive
via NYT > World News The U.S. president said after a meeting at Mar-a-Lago that a deal was “maybe very close.” But a joint U.S.-Ukraine proposal appeared unfinished, as Russia rejected several ideas.
Mexico Train Derailment Kills 13 People
via NYT > World News The train was carrying around 250 passengers and crew members on a cross-country route linking the Pacific and the Gulf of Mexico. Nearly 100 people were injured.
The Best of Culture
via NYT > World News Our culture and lifestyle editor looks back at the year’s top pop culture moments.
As Some Boycott Myanmar’s Flawed Election, Others Hope for Change
via NYT > World News The voting for Parliament is almost sure to favor the ruling military junta, which is stage-managing the polls. Still, some see them as the most pragmatic way to try to improve conditions.