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Pope Francis Will Be Discharged From the Hospital on Sunday, Doctors Say

Pope Francis discharged after pneumonia

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2Kby Jason Horowitz and Elisabetta Povoledo / 5h

The 88-year-old pontiff has been hospitalized for six weeks with pneumonia in both lungs. He will need to rest in the Vatican for at least two months, his doctors said.

‘So Eager to Get Back’: Travelers Pour Into a Reopened Heathrow

Heathrow resumes flights after outage

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300+by Lynsey Chutel and Jonathan Wolfe / 9h

Information boards showed that most flights would leave on time, but the lines at ticketing counters signaled that many travelers were in for more delays.

A Montana Senator Seeks to Be Trump’s Voice in Beijing

Daines to meet Li Qiang

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by Keith Bradsher and Meaghan Tobin / 9h

Senator Steve Daines said in an interview that in meetings with Chinese officials, he called for talks between President Trump and China’s leader, Xi Jinping.

Rockets Fired From Lebanon Prompt Israeli Strikes

Israeli airstrikes target Lebanon regions

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400+by Aaron Boxerman / 11h

The volley broke months of relative quiet in northern Israel after a U.S.-backed truce. Israel retaliated by attacking sites it said were linked to Hezbollah.

Spring Awakening

22by Melissa Kirsch / 12h

Being new at something isn’t always pleasant, but beyond the discomfort, rewards await.

The Carney Doctrine on Trump: Demand Respect, Be Patient, Diversify

by Matina Stevis-Gridneff / 12h

On the road with the prime minister, we learned more about his approach to President Trump.

Yesterday

Trump’s Attempts to Resolve Global Conflicts Quickly Face Diplomatic Reality

51by Michael D. Shear / 13h

Allies say the foreign policy version of “flood the zone” is working. But critics argue that the hurry-up approach in Israel, Ukraine and Iran may not lead to stable, durable solutions to conflicts around the world.

E.P.A. Investigations of Severe Pollution Look Increasingly at Risk

100+by Hiroko Tabuchi / 13h

The agency will no longer shut down “any stage of energy production,” absent an imminent threat, a new memo says, and will curtail efforts to cut pollution in poorer areas.

Canada’s Small Businesses Face a ‘Double Hit’ in the Trade War With U.S.

by Ian Austen / 13h

A rice mill in Ontario is among many small businesses being hit by President Trump’s tariffs and also by Canada’s retaliatory levies, putting their futures in doubt.

Private Island Comes on the Market in Italy

20by Neil MacFarquhar / 13h

The sale of an island just off the coast of Bacoli, near Naples, has pit the quest for a rich investor against a more communal alternative.

Pakistan Is Trying to Integrate the ‘Most Dangerous Place’ on Earth. It’s Failing.

24by Zia ur-Rehman / 13h

The country’s former tribal areas bordering Afghanistan are plagued by escalating militancy, leading to widespread disillusionment.

South Korea Protests Swell as Court Weighs President Yoon’s Fate

95by Choe Sang-Hun / 17h

Mass rallies for and against Yoon Suk Yeol filled the streets on Saturday as the Constitutional Court prepared to rule on whether his ill-fated imposition of martial law justified removal.

Travel Disruptions Linger as Flights Resume at London’s Heathrow

Heathrow Airport fully operational after fire

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300+by Michael D. Shear, Lynsey Chutel and Eshe Nelson / 17h

Hundreds of additional employees were on duty, and flights were added to the schedule to accommodate thousands of extra passengers, the airport said.

The Sniper’s Nest

18h

Exploring an image of Sgt. Maj. Ismail Hassan of the Sudanese Army at a sniper position in a luxury apartment block across the Blue Nile from Sudan’s presidential palace.

The Sniper’s Nest

18h

Exploring an image of Sgt. Maj. Ismail Hassan of the Sudanese Army at a sniper position in a luxury apartment block across the Blue Nile from Sudan’s presidential palace.

In Turkey, Critics of Erdogan See Democracy Eroding After Istanbul Mayor’s Detention

50by Ben Hubbard and Safak Timur / 18h

Opponents say President Recep Tayyip Erdogan manipulates the courts and the media to tighten his grip on power, and now is trying to prevent a top contender from running for president.

Tate Brothers, Trailed by Human-Trafficking Charges, Are Returning to Romania

500+by Neil Vigdor, Isabella Kwai and Matei Barbulescu / 1d

Andrew Tate said on social media that he and his brother, Tristan, were flying back to Romania from the United States for a proceeding in their criminal case.

Stranded by Heathrow Closure, Some Travelers Got Creative. Others Just Gave Up.

26by Sopan Deb / 1d

The New York Times asked passengers whose travel plans were upended by a daylong disruption at Heathrow Airport to share how they coped.

Heathrow Airport Closure Wreaks Havoc on Travelers Worldwide

Heathrow resumes flights after fire

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by Emma Bubola / 1d

Flights for thousands of passengers were disrupted by the shutdown at the London airport, one of the world’s major transport hubs.

Flights Resume at Heathrow After Substation Fire Shut Down Airport

Heathrow resumes flights after outage

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100+by Megan Specia, Lynsey Chutel, Eshe Nelson and Thomas Fuller / 1d

The blaze forced Britain’s largest airport to cancel or divert more than 1,000 flights on Friday and removed a linchpin of global air travel. Counterterrorism police were investigating the cause of the fire.

What Caused the Fire That Shut Down Heathrow Airport?

Heathrow resumes flights after outage

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73by Michael D. Shear, Stephen Castle and Megan Specia / 1d

Officials and travelers are calling for an investigation into not only how the blaze started, but how it was able to cause such a large disruption to global travel.

Why Shoppers Abroad Are Boycotting U.S. Goods

4Kby Jenny Gross / 1d

A growing number of Europeans and citizens of other countries are choosing not to buy American products to demonstrate their anger at President Trump’s policies.

For Trump and Netanyahu, Similar Strategies With Similar Goals

100+by Mark Mazzetti and Patrick Kingsley / 1d

The American and Israeli leaders have been mirroring each other as they go to war with their own governments

UK Counterterrorism Police Investigating Fire Near Heathrow

Heathrow Airport reopens after fire

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by Stephen Castle and Megan Specia / 1d

With counterterrorism police leading the investigation, the possibility of sabotage was being taken seriously, though officials say there is no evidence of foul play.

Long-Lost Klimt Portrays African Prince

Klimt's lost portrait rediscovered

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96by Scott Reyburn / 1d

The gallery selling the work, which resurfaced at the TEFAF Maastricht art fair, says a major museum is negotiating to buy it.

South Korean Court Blocks K-pop Band NewJeans From Going It Alone

Court halts NewJeans independent activities

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200+by Choe Sang-Hun / 1d

The court sided with the girl group’s record label, Ador, barring the quintet from planning commercial pursuits after trying to cut ties. The band vowed to appeal.

Russian Energy Sites Burn as Kyiv and Moscow Trade Blame

Russian gas facility ablaze near Ukraine

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by Constant Méheut / 1d

As Russia and Ukraine prepare to discuss a possible cease-fire on power infrastructure, each side appears to be trying to portray the other as untrustworthy.

Heathrow Closure: What Are Your Rights If Your Flight Is Delayed or Canceled?

Heathrow resumes flights after outage

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300+by Ceylan Yeğinsu / 1d

Around 220,000 passengers were expected to travel through London’s Heathrow Airport on Friday. The airport’s closure is expected to have ripple effects worldwide.

U.S. Says Decision to Turn Back French Scientist Had Nothing to Do With Trump

French researcher denied US entry

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500+by Aurelien Breeden / 1d

The Department of Homeland Security said the academic was denied entry because he had “confidential” data from an American lab, not because of his views on the president’s policies.

Israel Tries to Pressure Hamas to Free More Hostages

Israel threatens Gaza annexation

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by Aaron Boxerman / 1d

Israel’s defense minister said it was preparing to seize more territory in Gaza and intensify attacks unless the Palestinian group freed more of the dozens of remaining captives.

Live Updates: Travelers Stranded After Power Outage Closes London’s Heathrow Airport

Heathrow Airport closes due to fire

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1Kby The New York Times / 1d

A giant fire near one of the world’s busiest airports knocked out power, and the cause was under investigation. Hundreds of flights were canceled or rerouted, and analysts said disruptions could last days.

Mar 20, 2025

What Happens When a Hub Like Heathrow Shuts Down

Heathrow Airport operations suspended due to fire

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by Meaghan Tobin / 1d

Lots of people need to secure hotel rooms and new travel plans.

Clues From Inside an ‘Extermination Camp’ Promise Despair and Hope

22by Paulina Villegas and Fred Ramos / 1d

The discovery of an “extermination camp” outside a small village in Mexico has sent families searching for their missing loved ones into a mix of turmoil and hope for answers.

Germany, ‘Orphaned’ by U.S., Shakes Off the Shock and Stirs to Action

100+by Steven Erlanger / 1d

No country in Europe is as much a product of enlightened postwar American diplomacy. Now adrift, it has begun to reckon with a new world.

American Travel Anxiety Grows for Those Headed Abroad

66by Lisa Abend / 1d

In light of recent American foreign policy decisions, many U.S. travelers are concerned about how they will be perceived abroad.

Greenland Races Into New Era Without Losing Grip on Inuit Traditions

by Jeffrey Gettleman and Ivor Prickett / 1d

Amid dizzying changes caused by a warming climate and global attention, Greenlanders don’t want to have to choose between embracing the future and honoring their heritage.

Heathrow Airport Closure Wreaks Havoc on Travelers Worldwide

Heathrow airport closure sparks criticism

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500+by Emma Bubola / 1d

Flights for thousands of passengers were disrupted by the shutdown at the London airport, one of the world’s major transport hubs.

What We Know About the Closure and Reopening of Heathrow Airport

Heathrow airport closure sparks criticism

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1Kby John Yoon, Qasim Nauman, Christine Hauser and Eve Sampson / 1d

A fire at a substation in London cut off power to one of the world’s busiest airports, causing travel disruptions globally. But some flights resumed Friday evening.

Firefighters Tackle Substation Fire That Cut Power at Heathrow Airport

Fire at London substation causes evacuations

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by Qasim Nauman / 1d

The London Fire Brigade said that disruptions from the fire, at an electrical substation, would increase into Friday. Its cause was not immediately known.

Friday Briefing

by Natasha Frost / 1d

Fighting escalates in Gaza.

Sudan’s Army Retakes the Presidential Palace in Khartoum

Sudan military retakes presidential palace

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500+by Declan Walsh and Ivor Prickett / 1d

Two years into a civil war, troops recaptured the palace in Khartoum, routing a paramilitary foe. Civilians have been trapped in the middle in a city with an apocalyptic air.

One Doctor’s Quest for the Truth About Convicted Killer Lucy Letby

95by Megan Specia / 1d

Dr. Shoo Lee’s research was used to help convict a British nurse of murdering babies, but he says it should never have been cited.

London’s Heathrow Airport Shuts After Fire Triggers Power Outage

Heathrow Airport closed due to fire

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49by Qasim Nauman and John Yoon / 1d

One of the world’s busiest airports canceled all arrivals and departures until 11:59 p.m. Friday after a fire nearby disrupted power. The airport serves about 1,300 flights a day.

Pentagon Set Up Briefing for Musk on Potential War With China

26Kby Eric Schmitt, Eric Lipton, Julian E. Barnes, Ryan Mac and Maggie Haberman / 1d

The access would be a major expansion of Elon Musk’s government role and highlight his conflicts of interest.

The Battle for Sudan’s Capital

26by Declan Walsh, Ivor Prickett, Abdalrahman Altayeb, Rebecca Suner, James Surdam, Claire Hogan, Laura Bult and Nikolay Nikolov / 2d

Reporting from the frontline, The New York Times’s Africa chief correspondent, Declan Walsh, details the fierce struggle for the bridges over the Nile and its tributaries that divide the Sudanese capital.

Friday Briefing: Hamas Targets Tel Aviv

Israeli strikes kill hundreds in Gaza

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by Emmett Lindner / 2d

Plus, a home like no other in the Philippines.

Tesla Vandalism Surges in Canada as Trump and Musk Face Backlash

Tesla vandalism and trade-ins surge

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1Kby Vjosa Isai / 2d

More than 80 Teslas were damaged in Hamilton, Ontario, the police said, amid other acts of vandalism against the company owned by Elon Musk.

Delta Plane Crash Report Finds Jet Flipped in High Speed Landing

Delta jet flips after fast descent

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20by Niraj Chokshi and Vjosa Isai / 2d

A preliminary report by Canadian authorities revealed new details about the final seconds before a Delta plane carrying 80 people crashed last month in Toronto.

Americans Are Unhappier Than Ever. Solo Dining May Be a Sign.

100+by Sopan Deb / 2d

The United States slipped to its lowest ranking ever in the World Happiness Report, in part because more Americans are eating alone. Once again, the Finns came out on top.

Republican Ex-Candidate Is Convicted in Shooting Plot Targeting New Mexico Democrats

Failed candidate guilty of shootings

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2Kby Claire Moses / 2d

Solomon Peña, who lost an election for a statehouse seat in 2022, was convicted on all 13 counts.

Nicola Sturgeon Cleared After Police Investigation Into SNP Finances

Sturgeon cleared in SNP investigation

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by Stephen Castle / 2d

The former Scottish first minister’s husband, the onetime chief executive of the Scottish National Party, appeared in court on embezzlement charges.

Man Last Seen With Missing Student Leaves the Dominican Republic

Joshua Riibe linked to missing student

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100+by Amanda Holpuch / 2d

The man, Joshua Steven Riibe, was never named as a suspect in the disappearance of Sudiksha Konanki in Punta Cana, but he said he had not been allowed to leave the Dominican Republic.

Violence Flares as Hindu Group Calls for Removal of Muslim Ruler’s Tomb

Curfew imposed after Nagpur violence

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26by Hari Kumar, Anupreeta Das and Pragati K.B. / 2d

The tensions showed how right-wing Hindu leaders and organizations in India use historical grievances to fuel contemporary tensions.

Taliban Frees an American, George Glezmann, Held in Afghanistan Since 2022

Glezmann released after Taliban talks

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51by Edward Wong / 2d

George Glezmann was detained while traveling in the country after the Taliban’s victory in the war. Secretary of State Marco Rubio thanked Qatar for helping to secure his release.

Russian Public Is Ready to End War but Skeptical of Concessions, Analysis Finds

by Julian E. Barnes and Marc Santora / 2d

There is little appetite in Ukraine and Russia for major concessions, according to a U.S. firm’s analysis of online posts. But a minority of Russians want to keep fighting until Ukraine’s president is overthrown.

What to Know About Nowruz, the Persian New Year

Nowruz celebrates spring and renewal

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61by Aimee Ortiz / 2d

More than 300 million people in Iran and beyond celebrate the ancient holiday. It’s tied to the spring equinox and has roots in the Persian Empire. Here’s what to know.

Kirsty Coventry Is Elected President of International Olympic Committee

Kirsty Coventry elected IOC president

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100+by Tariq Panja / 2d

Ms. Coventry, a former Olympic swimming champion who has been Zimbabwe’s sports minister, faces urgent issues including the rights of transgender athletes and the challenges posed by the climate crisis.

‘This Is Worse’: Trump’s Judicial Defiance Veers Beyond the Autocrat Playbook

1Kby Amanda Taub / 2d

The president’s escalating conflict with federal courts is even more aggressive than what happened in countries like Hungary and Turkey, experts say.

Israel Expands Gaza Ground Offensive as Hamas Fires Rockets at Tel Aviv

Israeli strikes kill hundreds in Gaza

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81by Aaron Boxerman, Adam Rasgon and Patrick Kingsley / 2d

A two-month cease-fire in Gaza collapsed this week amid a renewed Israeli bombardment. The fighting now looks as if it is sliding back to full-scale war.

Trump Wants to Take Over Ukraine’s Nuclear Plants. What Would That Mean?

Trump proposes US control of Ukraine's nuclear

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1Kby Constant Méheut / 2d

The White House said taking ownership of Ukrainian plants would give them the “best protection.” The idea faces legal hurdles and operational challenges, and it’s unclear if Ukraine would agree to it.

Ukraine Attacks Air Base Deep Inside Russia

400+by Maria Varenikova / 2d

The two sides traded strikes overnight as the Trump administration worked to hammer out the details of a partial cease-fire.

Europe Delays Tariffs on U.S. Whiskey to Make Time to Negotiate

EU retaliates with tariffs on US

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80by Jeanna Smialek / 2d

The European trade commissioner said U.S. officials wanted to start negotiating only after a fresh set of Trump administration tariffs would take effect on April 2.

U.S. Denied Entry to French Scientist Over Views on Trump Policies, France Says

French researcher denied US entry

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5Kby Aurelien Breeden / 2d

The French authorities said the academic had been traveling to a conference near Houston when border officials blocked his entry because of conversations found on his phone.

Israeli Cabinet Approves Ouster of Shin Bet Chief, Who Calls the Move Illegal

Netanyahu fires Shin Bet chief

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200+by Isabel Kershner / 2d

Israelis have been demonstrating against the action, which many see as part of an effort to reduce checks on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s right-wing government.

In Syria, Being Wanted Went From Something to Fear to a Badge of Honor

49by Raja Abdulrahim / 2d

The ousted Assad dictatorship kept lists of millions of wanted people. Now, Syrians are openly asking whether they “have a name” on any of those lists and are sharing the news proudly.

Iran Releases French Citizen After 2 Years in Detention, Officials Say

Olivier Grondeau released from Iran

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by Aurelien Breeden / 2d

Olivier Grondeau had been accused of spying while visiting Iran on a tourist visa. President Emmanuel Macron of France had denounced his detention as “disgraceful and arbitrary.”