The New York Times

Israel believes 20 hostages are still alive in Gaza, their families clinging to the hope of release.

Israel erupts in relief after Donald Trump’s Gaza deal ends the war, but for many, the question now is why peace took two long years to arrive.

THE NEW YORK TIMES: As users progress through ‘levels’ of conversation, they unlock more raunchy content, like the ability to strip the chatbot down to lacy lingerie.

THE NEW YORK TIMES: ‘I think this is a landmark development. They put a pig’s liver in a human for a month, and the human did fine.’

THE NEW YORK TIMES: China’s censors are moving to stamp out more than just political dissent online. They are targeting the public mood itself — punishing influencers whose weary posts resonate widely.

THE NEW YORK TIMES: The late director’s home is on the market, the latest in a long history of US star estate sales.

A viral TikTok smoked salmon trend has captivated millions, but Indigenous communities have been perfecting the technique for more than 10,000 years.

THE NEW YORK TIMES: ‘I love browsing TikTok while I’m doing my business. Will this give me constipation or haemorrhoids?’

THE NEW YORK TIMES: The once popular tourist attraction says it is on the brink of bankruptcy and has threatened to euthanise the whales if the government denies an emergency cash infusion.

Donald Trump’s domestic use of the National Guard marks a major shift from its traditional humanitarian role, as thousands of troops are deployed in Democratic-led cities.

Japan’s immigration debate is intensifying as labour shortages deepen and far-right rhetoric gains ground.

The Trump Administration has escalated tensions with Venezuela, authorising US military strikes in the Caribbean that it claims target drug smugglers.

President Trump said he was open to meeting with Democrats to end the impasse. Senator Chuck Schumer, the minority leader, denied any talks were underway.

THE NEW YORK TIMES: In the rugged mountains of Pakistan, the resurgent Pakistani Taliban are waging a relentless and deadly guerrilla war against Pakistani security forces.

THE NEW YORK TIMES: Wild nights of overindulgence and questionable matching outfits may be a thing of the past, as many trade the pre-wedding rave for more wholesome nature experiences.