Who Is Stephen James Hubbard, the American Released From Russian Jail?

Mr. Hubbard, a 74-year-old teacher, was held for more than four years on what the State Department called fabricated charges.A still from video released by the Moscow City Court Press Service showing Stephen Hubbard at a hearing in the Russian capital in 2024.

K Kim Barker and Lynsey Chutel

Death Toll From Venezuela Quakes Likely Far Exceeds Official Count

A Times analysis and U.S. Geological Survey data indicate that the official 6,509 death toll is probably a severe undercount.Volunteers and relatives searching for bodies in the rubble of a public housing complex that collapsed during the twin earthquakes in July.

J James Glanz, Julie Turkewitz and Helmuth Rosales

Elon Musk Says SpaceX and Tesla Are Exploring a Merger

A deal would consolidate Elon Musk’s holdings in rockets, cars and artificial intelligence into a company worth well over $3 trillion.SpaceX’s blockbuster public offering on the Nasdaq in June helped make Elon Musk, who is also the chief executive of Tesla, the first person to be worth more than a t

R Ryan Mac and Jack Ewing

A Battle for Control of India’s Biggest Business Empire

A boardroom fight, an attempted veto and government intervention have plunged the Tata Group, one of India’s most revered institutions, into a fight over its future.Natarajan Chandrasekaran, chairman of the Tata Sons holding company, at Bombay House, its headquarters. The hallway entrance features a

A Alex Travelli

China’s Free A.I. Models Are Thrown Into Uncertainty

Draft rules on the export of artificial intelligence technology show how China is trying to balance national security risks with its desire to outpace the United States.Under rules proposed last week, the next advanced A.I. models might need the government’s permission to be exported out of China.

D David Pierson and Adam Satariano

How The New York Times Reports on A.I. Images

A Times reporter and editors discuss the challenges of sifting through what’s real and what’s not in pursuit of the news.

M Mike Abrams, Chloe W. Shakin, Stuart A. Thompson, Aisha Khan and Mark Scheffler

Palestinians Hope Israeli Election Will Oust Netanyahu

Many in Gaza and the West Bank are desperate to avoid more years of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s right-wing government, which has made life close to unbearable.Palestinians carry food aid from a distribution point in Gaza last month.

A Adam Rasgon and Aaron Boxerman

Israeli Military Detains Brad Lander in West Bank During Volunteer Trip

Mr. Lander, a Democratic congressional nominee from New York, had been helping Palestinian farmers. He said he was released after about three hours, but that other volunteers were still in custody.Brad Lander, a former New York City comptroller who is Jewish, has long been an outspoken supporter of

L Liam Stack

In Fighting for Every Black Child, Did I Betray My Own?

A decade ago, I made a decision about my daughter’s education that I hoped would challenge New York City’s separate and unequal school system. Now 16, she thinks I made the wrong choice.Reflecting on her path through New York’s school system, Najya said, “I never really got the education I wanted.”

N Nikole Hannah-Jones

Idaho Falls

We look at women’s health care in the state.Ashlie Heywood traveled two hours to deliver her baby.

S Sam Sifton