The International Monetary Fund said the impact of trade tensions had been limited so far, but it expects growth to slow.

Hamas released hostages and agreed to abide by a cease-fire, but persuading it to lay down its arms is another matter.

The return of the remains of four former captives has spurred anger that more were not retrieved. The devastation to Gaza is likely to make the task especially hard.

An intelligence agency’s sweeping investigation shows that Moscow is closely following the anti-Kremlin activities of Russians abroad.

JPMorgan Chase, Goldman Sachs and Wells Fargo reported strong quarterly earnings, mostly topping analyst expectations and showing growth across key lines of business.

The president is threatening to widen his trade war against China as tariffs on timber, lumber, kitchen cabinets and other products took effect on Tuesday.

President Andry Rajoelina has vowed to remain in office after weeks of protests against his government that drove him into hiding.

A two-term Democratic governor, Ms. Mills called herself “battle tested” in an interview. But she faces a Democratic primary before she can challenge the Republican incumbent.

A fragile cease-fire between Israel and Hamas is stoking hopes for a surge in investment in the region, and the Middle East more broadly.

The restrictions also apply to conversations between teenage users and artificial intelligence chatbots.

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The rare October storm could cause mudslides and debris flow, forecasters said. Some residents in Los Angeles County have been told to evacuate.

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General Motors said it would lower its earnings by that amount to mainly reflect the drop in the value of equipment, factories and other assets.

As Russia rebuffs President Trump’s diplomatic push, President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine plans to head again to the White House, this time seeking missiles.

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How the Democratic nominee for mayor who has stunned the New York establishment is working to shore up support and sustain his momentum.

The justices have shown a willingness to chip away at the landmark civil rights legislation. A Louisiana case could unravel much of its remaining power.

The story of the man most likely to be the next mayor of New York City — and the promise and peril his ascent poses for the Democratic Party.

I Cavallini is as hard to get into as its Williamsburg precursor, but its Italian cooking is a tad more tentative.

Tadashi Yanai champions the U.S. market as vital for Uniqlo’s growth, but remains deeply concerned about rising American protectionism.

The measure is aimed at countering China’s dominance of commercial shipbuilding and helping to revitalize the American industry.

“We were happy for our prisoners — and for the Israelis, too,” one Gaza resident said. “We love peace and the truce.”

Jimmy Kimmel celebrated that President Trump “finally did something positive” with his role in the deal between Israel and Hamas.

Ms. James, in her first public appearance since her federal indictment, said that she and Mr. Mamdani knew what it was like to be threatened and harassed.