What Happened When Trump Altered the Deal With Law Firms and Universities

Does the prisoner’s dilemma still apply when the rules break down?

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China Is Likely to Play Hardball in U.S. Tariff Talks

Beijing says it will meet with American officials to discuss trade, but warned Washington against using the engagement to ratchet up pressure on China.

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What to Expect From the Conclave, the Process of Electing a New Pope

Once the conclave begins, cardinals are not allowed to leave, other than for meals and to sleep at night, until a successor is named.

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Israel Downs Drone as Houthis Vow to Continue Tit-for-Tat Strikes

The Israeli military said it had intercepted an unmanned vehicle a day after President Trump said the U.S. would step back from conflict with the Iran-backed group.

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Gazans React to Israel’s New Plan

Israel’s plan to capture more land in Gaza and relocate thousands of civilians has heightened a sense of hopelessness among Palestinians.

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Friedrich Merz Has a Tough Job as Germany’s Chancellor. It Just Got Tougher.

Friedrich Merz’s halting path to the chancellor’s office inflamed his challenges at home and abroad, including a threat from the far right.

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With Tears of Joy and Anxiety, Families in Ukraine Wait for P.O.W.s to Come Home, at Last

In a parking lot in Ukraine, hundreds of family members gathered to greet loved ones being repatriated from Russian prisons. Amid happy reunions, there was anguish, too.

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What to Know About Kosmos-482, a Soviet Spacecraft Returning to Earth After 53 Years

Kosmos-482, which was headed to Venus, is expected to re-enter Earth’s atmosphere by the end of this weekend. Experts don’t yet know where it may come down.

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India vs. Pakistan Is Also U.S. vs. China When It Comes to Arms Sales

Increasing Western military support to India, and China’s to Pakistan, signals a shift in global alignments — and another potential flashpoint for international tensions.

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How The Times Covers the Papal Conclave

There are, technically, 133 papal contenders but no official candidates. Here’s how a New York Times team determines the front-runners.

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