The Benin Bronzes, taken from what is now Nigeria, have become a symbol in the effort to return looted artifacts to their home countries.
Author: KATRIN BENNHOLD
A Controversial Nobel Peace Prize
The Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado supports the use of force to overthrow her country’s government.
Trump and Europe’s Far Right
The American national security strategy echoes the language of far-right parties. But hardliners across the Atlantic seem unimpressed.
Staying Informed and Not Overwhelmed in 2026
We are asking readers to share their tips for coping with the news.
The Second ‘China Shock’
Chinese exports are flooding the developing world, and the social consequences are bound to be profound.
The Second ‘China Shock’
Chinese exports are flooding the developing world, and the social consequences are bound to be profound.
The New Syria
The country certainly still faces many challenges. But some things are now going right there — and those are worth our attention, too.
When Kids Adopt New Technologies, Hype Can Turn to Backlash
The arc of mobile phones and social media may foretell the future of artificial intelligence in schools.
China, Japan and a New Narrative About World War II
Arguments about history are proliferating as the postwar order led by the United States crumbles.
Our Top Editor Answers Questions
Joe Kahn, The New York Times’s executive editor, was asked about how we cover the news and make judgment calls in our reporting and editing.