Trump Claims a White ‘Genocide’ in South Africa. Here’s What’s Really Happening.

An audacious effort joined two disparate communities, who say they all suffer from the staggering violence and crime affecting the country.

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Police Found $1 Million in a Tub Under a Garage. The Government Gets to Keep It.

A court ruled that the hidden cash, which the police found while searching for an illegal gun in Ontario, did not lawfully belong to the man living on the property.

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What to Know About Chile’s Election on Sunday

Polls show right-wing candidates drawing the most support, but a recent compulsory voting law could bring a surge of new voters, adding uncertainty.

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What Happened to Gabriel Boric’s Leftist Promises for Chile?

When he was elected four years ago, President Gabriel Boric of Chile carried ambitious promises and new energy. Then reality kicked in.

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Six Ways Zohran Mamdani Can Improve New York City

Mamdani, who campaigned on sweeping promises, can build a positive legacy by focusing on tangible accomplishments.

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Trial Begins for D.C. Man Accused of Throwing a Sandwich at a Federal Agent

Jury selection started on Monday for Sean C. Dunn, who was charged with misdemeanor assault after hitting a federal agent with a “sub-style sandwich.”

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Arrests in Louvre Heist Show Power of DNA Databases in Solving Crimes

France’s trove of DNA profiles has helped solve high-profile crimes and was used to find some of the Louvre suspects, and it is growing. The police can also access other countries’ databases.

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Trump’s Retribution Campaign Leaves D.C. Prosecutor’s Office in Crisis

Few places have felt the effects as palpably as the U.S. attorney’s office in Washington, which is deeply enmeshed in the workings of government and has filed criminal cases against President Trump.

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A Restaurant Run by Teens in a Town Overrun by Guns

Shootings have long plagued the city of Montgomery, Ala., where poverty levels are high and good jobs are scarce. That’s My Dog Jr. offers teenagers a moneymaking opportunity — and $3.99 hot dogs.

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Here Are the Defendants Named in the N.B.A. Gambling Indictments

More than 30 people were charged in what prosecutors said was a gambling scheme involving N.B.A. players and coaches.

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