Congestion Pricing Reduced Traffic. Now It’s Hitting Revenue Goals. Revenue figures from the Manhattan tolling plan showed that the program is on track to raise billions for mass transit repairs.

Trial of Former Surgeon Accused of Abusing Nearly 300 Opens in France A former surgeon is accused of raping or sexually assaulting 299 people, mostly children, over 25 years. It is considered to be France’s largest-ever pedophilia case.

Frank G. Wisner, Diplomat With Impact on Foreign Policy, Dies at 86 He headed U.S. embassies around the world and relished the role, bringing a gregarious style to promoting American interests. But he clashed with the Obama White House.

Republicans Face Backlash, and the Dangers of Fake A.I. Therapists Plus, is the daytime soap opera back?

Gaza Cease-Fire Could End in Days, With No Extension Agreed. What Happens Next? Less than a week before it expires, Israel and Hamas have failed to agree to extend the cease-fire in Gaza. Here’s how the deal could still continue — and what happens if it doesn’t.

The Meaning of Germany’s Election We examine the role of immigration in the outcome.

Who Is Friedrich Merz, the Man Poised to Be Germany’s Next Chancellor? Friedrich Merz, head of the conservative Christian Democrats, has vowed to bring stronger leadership to Europe, where the new Trump administration has sowed anxiety.

Apple to Build A.I. Servers in Houston and Spend $500 Billion in U.S. The company pledged the multibillion-dollar investment over the next four years, and said it would create 20,000 jobs. The new Texas facility is set to open in 2026.

SAG Awards 2025’s Unforgettable Looks: Selena Gomez, Pamela Anderson & More Angelic gowns, ‘Zoolander’ suits, pleated skirts and more.

Ukraine Marks Third Anniversary of War With Little Fanfare For Ukrainians, Feb. 24 was a day to remember, without major ceremony, what has been lost in the three years since Russia’s invasion.

America Has a Rogue President The firing of three judge advocate generals is one more element of this administration’s attack on the rule of law.

Pope Francis, in Critical Condition, Is ‘Resting’ in Hospital, Vatican Says Francis is being treated for pneumonia, a complex infection and kidney problems that have left him in critical condition.

Europe Prepares to Face Russia as Trump’s America Steps Back Europeans are debating additional funding and contemplating troops in Ukraine as American support appears ever more at risk.

3 Years Into Russia-Ukraine War, Trump Ushers in New World for Putin Fresh possibilities have emerged for President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia with a change of power in Washington.

Top Facts From Germany’s Election Friedrich Merz and his party won, Elon Musk didn’t seem to move voters, and more lessons from an early German vote with big implications for Europe.

North Koreans on Chinese Tuna Boats Boost Revenue for Kim Jong-un Thousands of miles from home, North Koreans work on Chinese tuna longliners in the Indian Ocean for pay that goes to their leader, a new study says.

Gutting the I.R.S. Is the Opposite of Fiscal Responsibility The Trump administration’s decision to fire over 6,000 I.R.S. workers will make the government less effective and less efficient, not more.

Embracing Darkness on the Isle of Rum Europe’s newest dark-sky sanctuary is a wild Scottish island with 40 residents and celestial lighting.

SAG Awards: Complete List of Winners The thriller about choosing a new pope took home the top film prize, while Demi Moore and Timothée Chalamet won individual honors.

Right-Wing Commentator Named F.B.I. Deputy Director The choice of Dan Bongino is a radical departure from the bureau’s history of having a veteran agent serve in the key role that oversees operations.