U.S. and China Resume Talks on Tariffs and TikTok
Economic officials meeting in Madrid are seeking to head off a November tariff deadline.
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Nepal Bans 26 Social Media Platforms, Including Facebook and YouTube
Critics worry a new law could curb freedom of expression, affect tourism and cut communication with the many Nepalis who work abroad.
Chinese Companies Set Their Sights on Brazil
Confronted with tariffs and scrutiny in the United States and Europe, Chinese consumer brands are betting that they can become household names in Latin America’s biggest economy.
‘Golden Share’ in U.S. Steel Gives Trump Extraordinary Control
Administration officials secured a deal that will give the president unusual influence over a private company, and could serve as a model for other deals.
Khaby Lame, World’s Most Popular TikToker, Is Forced to Leave U.S.
Amid President Trump’s crackdown on immigration, agents detained Mr. Lame, 25, for overstaying a visa, and he left the country. Another Gen Z influencer took credit.
Extremely Lifelike Dolls Cause a Frenzy in Brazil
To some, the dolls, known as reborn dolls, provide comfort, escape or just plain fun. But politicians across Brazil have tried to pass bills banning the dolls from public spaces.
She Crowdfunded Surgery to Repair Damage From Genital Cutting
Shamsa Sharawe made her name campaigning against female genital cutting. Then she heard about surgery to rebuild what had been taken from her.
Valeria Márquez, TikTok Influencer, Shot Dead During Live Stream in Mexico
The death of Valeria Márquez, 23, was the latest reminder of the rise in violence against women in the country.
How TikTok Helped Germany’s Left to a Surprise Election Showing
Struggling a month ago, the Die Linke party surged into Parliament by riding a backlash against conservative immigration policy.
When Everyone Becomes a War Photographer
The images streaming onto our phones from Israel and Gaza, many coming from those fighting or caught up in the war, don’t just document the story — they shape it.