The Dark Side of K-Pop

By: Katrin Bennhold

5 November 2026 at 20:35

As the popularity of the genre has surged, a dispute between a band and its label has put a spotlight on restrictive artist contracts.

Danielle, a member of NewJeans, performs on stage in Hong Kong.

A Trump Reckoning

NYT - World

By: Katrin Bennhold

4 November 2026 at 20:26

The results from the U.S. midterm elections could be the beginning of the end of the Trump era.

Democrats Win Big

NYT - World

By: Katrin Bennhold

4 November 2026 at 05:45

The party has flipped key seats in Republican strongholds, as voters rebuked Trump.

America Votes

NYT - World

By: Katrin Bennhold

2 November 2026 at 20:46

We answer your questions about the midterm elections and what they will mean for the world.

A Lesson From Germany

NYT - World

By: Katrin Bennhold

1 November 2026 at 20:45

Trump is betting on economic incentives to stop Putin in Ukraine. Germany’s experience shows why that strategy is risky.

Lukoil is one of Russia’s biggest energy companies.

The Perils of Glittering Skylines

NYT - World

By: Katrin Bennhold

29 October 2026 at 20:31

Glass skyscrapers are transforming cities, but do they make sense in a world that’s getting hotter?

The Petronas Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

What to Make of Israel’s Ambiguous Election

NYT - World

By: Katrin Bennhold

28 October 2026 at 20:43

Neither Benjamin Netanyahu nor his rivals won a majority, leaving Arab lawmakers as potential kingmakers in the new Parliament.

Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem yesterday.

Venezuela’s Moment of Truth

NYT - World

By: Katrin Bennhold

27 October 2026 at 20:52

The country’s most popular politician, María Corina Machado, has returned home from exile. What happens next?

María Corina Machado in Caracas, Venezuela, on Sunday.

Do You Have Questions About the U.S. Midterm Elections?

NYT - World

By: Katrin Bennhold

27 October 2026 at 19:01

We want to hear from you.

Election Surprises

NYT - World

By: Katrin Bennhold

26 October 2026 at 21:37

Serbia and Brazil are very different countries. But their unexpected election results tell us a lot.

Lula after the results in São Paulo on Sunday.

Modi’s Plan to Stop India’s Protests

NYT - World

By: Katrin Bennhold

25 October 2026 at 20:41

The Indian leader, facing a volatile youth uprising, appears to be deliberately drawing into the fray a political rival he’s beaten before.

Reading view