2 Children Killed and More Injured in Knife Attack in English Town
A 17-year-old was arrested after an assault that left two children dead and nine children and two adults injured. The police said it did not appear terrorism-related.
By
![Police officers at the scene of stabbings in Southport, England, on Monday.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/static01.nyt.com/images/2024/07/29/multimedia/29uk-stabbing-tmbp/29uk-stabbing-tmbp-thumbLarge.jpg?auto=webp)
![Police officers at the scene of stabbings in Southport, England, on Monday.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/static01.nyt.com/images/2024/07/29/multimedia/29uk-stabbing-tmbp/29uk-stabbing-tmbp-threeByTwoMediumAt2X.jpg?auto=webp)
A 17-year-old was arrested after an assault that left two children dead and nine children and two adults injured. The police said it did not appear terrorism-related.
By
Sunisa Lee, the all-around women’s champion at the Tokyo Olympics, overcame personal strife, family expectations and serious illness to get to Paris.
By
The result, which would give Nicolás Maduro six more years as president, was disputed by the opposition, and the United States said it had “serious concerns.”
By Anatoly KurmanaevFrances Robles and
U.S. officials say Joaquín Guzmán López, a son of El Chapo, forced Ismael Zambada García onto a plane bound for the United States, in a case that landed the two Sinaloa cartel leaders in custody last week.
By Alan Feuer and
Olympic Ceremony Put a Changing France on Full Display
Aya Nakamura, the French Malian singer, did more than open the Games. She redefined what it means to be French.
By
Protests Erupt in Venezuela as Nations Denounce Election Result
President Nicolás Maduro’s government ejected seven diplomatic missions from countries that condemned his claim of victory, which he made despite reports of fraud.
By Frances RoblesJack Nicas and
Sinead O’Connor Died of Pulmonary Disease and Asthma, Death Report Says
A death certificate filed last week revealed the natural causes behind the death last July of Ms. O’Connor, the Irish singer and activist.
By
Ukrainian Fencer Dedicates Medal to Countrymen Killed in the War
The war has torn apart old alliances in fencing, and heightened the acrimony between Russia and Ukraine.
By
Jacob Zuma, Ex-President of South Africa, Is Expelled From A.N.C.
The African National Congress party severed ties with its former leader over his decision to become the leading voice of an opposition party in the last election, calling its platform “dangerous.”
By John Eligon and
Advertisement
The Olympics Is Transforming Their Neighborhood. And Kicking Them Out.
The Games brought billions to redevelop this Paris suburb. What will the thousands of homeless people who live there do?
By
How Swizz Beatz Climbed to the Top of Saudi Arabia’s Camel Racing Scene
“I’m just bringing the cool factor to it,” said the American hip-hop producer, who has spent millions of dollars on 48 camels for a team he calls “Saudi Bronx.”
By
On Small Islands Off Canada’s Coast, a Big Shift in Power
British Columbia recognized the Haida’s aboriginal title to their islands decades after the Indigenous group launched a battle on the ground and in the courts.
By Norimitsu Onishi and
Palestinian Fighters in West Bank Seek to Emulate Hamas in Gaza
In the towns of Tulkarm and Jenin, armed militants are flocking to more hard-line factions, such as Hamas and Islamic Jihad, while the Israeli military tries to rein them in.
By Steven Erlanger and
Seafaring Nomads Settle Down Without Quite Embracing Life on Land
Indonesia’s Bajo people, who once spent most of their lives in boats or offshore huts, are adopting more sedentary habits, but without forsaking their deep connection to the sea.
By Muktita Suhartono and
Is She the Oldest Person in the Amazon?
The life of Varî Vãti Marubo shows how much life has changed for the rainforest’s Indigenous tribes — and how much has stayed the same.
By Jack Nicas and
The Poet Who Commands a Rebel Army
“Revolution is the job of poets and artists,” says Ko Maung Saungkha, leader of a rebel militia fighting the Myanmar dictatorship. He is not the only poet commander in a country with a strong tradition of political verse.
By Hannah Beech and
From Exile in London, a Crime Novelist Works to Transform Russia
Boris Akunin, the creator of a hugely popular detective series, hopes that fomenting a vibrant Russian culture abroad might undermine President Vladimir V. Putin’s government at home.
By
This Soccer Player Wanted to Wear Her Hijab on the Field. France Wouldn’t Let Her.
Lina Boussaha joined a team in Saudi Arabia so she could wear her head scarf while playing the sport she calls “a part of my soul.”
By Sarah Hurtes and
Defeated by A.I., a Legend in the Board Game Go Warns: Get Ready for What’s Next
Lee Saedol was one of the world’s top Go players, and his shocking loss to an A.I. opponent was a harbinger of a new, unsettling era. “It may not be a happy ending,” he says.
By Daisuke Wakabayashi and
Advertisement
Cristiano Ronaldo and the Problem With Too Much Fame
The soccer superstar’s trip to Euro 2024 has been marked by pitch invaders and uninspiring performances. As fans try to get close, his team can’t seem to let go.
By Rory Smith and
In the Basque Country, Muted Cheers for Spain’s Soccer Team
The region has long seen itself as distinct from its country and disinterested in the national team. Can a Euro 2024 squad studded with Basque stars turn heads?
By
Black Shirts and Banned Flags: Ultras Push Politics at Euro 2024
Hard-core fan groups, embracing a strong nationalistic streak, have provoked pushback from soccer’s authorities at the European Championship.
By Rory Smith and
F.B.I. and Justice Department Open Criminal Investigation in Chinese Doping Case
The move escalates a fight with China and world antidoping officials, and will cast a shadow over the Paris Olympics.
By Michael S. Schmidt and
An Uproar Over a Chinese Doping Case, Except in China
Chinese state news and social media has been virtually silent about 23 swimmers secretly testing positive in 2021, even as the issue is being debated widely abroad, including in Congress.
By
Las elecciones en Venezuela, en 3 claves
Las graves irregularidades y los esfuerzos de supresión del voto podrían sumir de nuevo al país en la inestabilidad y el declive económico.
By
La propuesta de París: una llama olímpica que no es de fuego
Esto es lo que hay que saber para estar al día con los Juegos Olímpicos 2024.
By
Nicolás Maduro es declarado vencedor en unas cuestionadas elecciones en Venezuela
La oposición disputa el resultado, que le otorgaría a Maduro seis años más como presidente; Estados Unidos expresó “serias preocupaciones”.
By Anatoly KurmanaevFrances Robles and
Así fue como EE. UU. capturó al Mayo Zambada
Según las autoridades estadounidenses, el Mayo fue traicionado por un adversario insólito: el hijo de su aliado criminal, Joaquín Guzmán Loera, el infame capo de la droga conocido como el Chapo.
By Alan FeuerNatalie Kitroeff and
Lo que sabemos de las detenciones de dos líderes del Cártel de Sinaloa
Las autoridades de EE. UU. informaron que habían detenido a Ismael Zambada García, uno de los cofundadores del grupo delictivo, y a Joaquín Guzmán López, hijo del Chapo.
By
Advertisement
Water-quality tests early Tuesday showed that the river running through Paris was unsafe for swimming, organizers said.
By John Yoon
President Biden’s call to change the Supreme Court.
By Natasha Frost
“It was like a fight between two packs of dogs,” said an officer, describing the struggle for one of the areas, Urozhaine. But “there came a moment when it made no sense to keep people there.”
By Carlotta Gall, Kamila Hrabchuk and David Guttenfelder
Ledecky has not lost a 1,500-meter freestyle race in 14 years. Even her rivals admit they hit the water knowing they’re racing for second.
By Jenny Vrentas
Two Chinese athletes, one of whom was named to the Olympic team in Paris, tested positive in 2022 for a banned steroid. China blamed contaminated food, as it had after previous positive tests.
By Tariq Panja and Michael S. Schmidt
Fears linger among Lebanese civilians after a strike killed 12 children and teenagers in the Israeli-controlled Golan Heights.
By Isabel Kershner and Euan Ward
U.S. officials say Joaquín Guzmán López, a son of El Chapo, forced Ismael Zambada García onto a plane bound for the United States, in a case that landed the two Sinaloa cartel leaders in custody last week.
By Alan Feuer and Natalie Kitroeff
Plus, results in Venezuela’s tainted election and the new math of swimming.
By Whet Moser
An anonymous group of junior staff members has modeled its effort on an internal State Department messaging system, hoping to create an outlet for calls for a cease-fire in the war in Gaza.
By Maya C. Miller
At least nine reservists were detained at a military base holding thousands of Gazans, prompting ultranationalists to break into the base in protest.
By Vivian Yee, Johnatan Reiss and Gabby Sobelman
The birds were accidentally poisoned in India. New research on what happened next shows how wildlife collapse can be deadly for people.
By Catrin Einhorn
Aya Nakamura, the French Malian singer, did more than open the Games. She redefined what it means to be French.
By Roger Cohen
It was unclear whether the comments reflected any concrete plans, but they drew a strong response from Israel.
By Ben Hubbard and Safak Timur
The 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris are expected to draw millions of spectators. There are more than 750 events, some can be watched for free.
By Ségolène Le Stradic, Karen Hanley, Rebecca Suner and James Surdam
Advertisement
They can be, but it depends on your driving habits. We break it down for you.
By Jack Ewing
Venezuela’s presidential election was riddled with irregularities and was disputed by the opposition.
By The New York Times
Here’s what you need to know.
By Natasha Frost
The result, which would give Nicolás Maduro six more years as president, was disputed by the opposition, and the United States said it had “serious concerns.”
By Anatoly Kurmanaev, Frances Robles and Julie Turkewitz
Plus, Venezuela’s election and the Olympics’ first weekend
By Whet Moser
In third place at the turn, Huske powered to gold, edging her teammate — and world-record holder — Gretchen Walsh at the end by touching just ahead of her.
By Ben Shpigel, Daniel Berehulak and James Hill
Advertisement
Advertisement