As U.S.-China Ties Deteriorate, Taiwans Importance Grows
The highest-level American visit to Taiwan in decades shows the islands importance as ties between the United States and China deteriorate. Read more...
PICTURED Terminally-ill girl, 11, who was shot dead by her father in murder-suicide
Authorities have confirmed that Angela Ng, 11, was shot dead by her father Kenbian Ng before he turned the gun on himself at the family's home in Davie, Florida, on Monday. Read more...
50s and 60s photos show UK holidaymakers at Butlin's camps
The nostalgia-inducing images capture crowds of holidaymakers flocking to Blackpool's beaches and families enjoying the sun at Butlin's first holiday camp in Skegness, which opened in 1936. Read more...
Luxury Homes Tie Chinese Communist Elite to Hong Kongs Fate
Three top leaders of Chinas Communist Party have relatives who own assets in Hong Kong, including more than million in luxury real estate, a New York Times investigation shows. Read more...
Man dies in a house fire in rural Victoria after a woman escaped the blaze and raised the alarm
Police are investigating the fatal house fire at Beeac, Victoria, on Wednesday morning. Read more...
Troubled criminal past of Perth son who 'stabbed his Scottish nurse mum to death'
Callum James Cameron, 27, is accused of stabbing his mother Carol Ann Cameron, 63, to death in their Perth home after paramedics were called to treat him as he was apparently high on DMT. Read more...
Watchdog Says State Dept. Failed to Limit Civilian Deaths From Saudi Arms Sales
The inspector general also found the State Department avoided congressional review by dividing sales of controversial arms into smaller packages. Read more...
Real-life Ewok villages! Mesmerising pictures of Germany's incredible treetop walkways
Scattered across the German countryside are some stunning elevated footpaths that snake through lush woodlands. Many feature futuristic observation towers for even loftier views. Read more...
How Much Will the Planet Warm if Carbon Dioxide Levels Double?
New research has sharply narrowed the range of outcomes. Read more...
On the Shores of Cape Cod, Where the Oyster Is Their World
Pollution, development and overharvesting have greatly diminished Americas natural oyster habitat. Aquaculture and adaptable farmers have changed the game. Read more...
From Cate Blanchett onWTF With Marc Maron toThe Week Junior Show This week's top podcasts
I've recently tuned back in to WTF, the hit interview podcast hosted by Marc Maron. His girlfriend, Lynn Shelton, died suddenly last month. Read more...
No Slavery in Australia? These Pacific Islanders Tell a Different Story
The Black Lives Matter movement has offered a rare moment for the descendants of plantation laborers brought aboard ships in the 19th century to make their family histories known. Read more...
925 Quarantined for Covid. Is This a Successful School Reopening?
A suburban Atlanta county opened its schools amid controversy and a growing case count, previewing a difficult national back-to-school season. Read more...
Pregnant Dani Dyer 'made 16k MORE than her actor dad Danny last year'
The 24-year-old, who is expecting her first child with boyfriend Sammy Kimmence, reportedly scooped a 215,265 profit from her firm I Want It, I Got It, while her actor dad pulled in a199,000. Read more...
US Election 2020 Kamala Harris is Joe Biden's running mate
Joe Bidennamed Kamala Harris as his running mate to help him defeat President Donald Trump this November, a historic choice thatacknowledges the role black voters will play in the election. Read more...
Dan Osborne showcases his new teeth during family night out with Jacqueline Jossa and their kids
The former TOWIE star, 29, showed off his new pearly white teeth on Tuesday as he enjoyed a night out with wife Jacqueline Jossa and their children. Read more...
11 Supposedly Fun Things Well Never Do the Same Way Again
The pandemic could change unexpected parts of our lives for years to come, experts say. Read more...
A New Direction
The blog is ending, but our coverage of caregiving and aging is not. The New Old Age will run as a twice-monthly column by Paula Span on nytimes.com and frequently in Science Times. Read more...