Inside the world of “conquesting,” where vandals break into the operator’s booth, fool around with the control panel — and maybe take a quick joyride.

The war with Iran is preventing huge amounts of oil from flowing out of the Persian Gulf, but the prices that many people track don’t fully capture the scale of the disruption.

Renewable energy is cheaper to run than fossil fuels, especially with war choking oil supply. But it hasn’t turned out that way for some European countries, and the reason is complex.

California’s ballot initiative wars are so lucrative that signature gatherers are offering cash and pizza for names on a petition. The exchange is illegal, and state officials say they are investigating.

A study found that traffic fatalities increased in the United States by nearly 15 percent on the same days as the biggest album releases.

The man seen beating a woman is from Haiti and faces a murder charge in Florida, officials said. President Trump has fought to end protections for Haitian immigrants.

The cost at the pump made its biggest monthly percentage increase in decades amid lingering tensions over the war in Iran.

Here’s what you need to know about Artemis II and the splashdown of the Orion capsule.

A million people in Lebanon have fled their homes as Israel clashes anew with Hezbollah. This is what their lives look now.

Without Trump on the midterms ballot, how will his party fare?

Lake Balaton was beloved as a vacation spot. Now, luxury real estate projects serve many friends of Prime Minister Viktor Orban, and the locals are fed up.

Self-deportation is an idea with deep roots. It’s making a comeback.

Many long-haul truckers in China have a tight budget and live frugally on the road, sleeping and cooking in their vehicles. Now, the pain at the pump is forcing some drivers to rethink their lives.

Our critic Jason Farago shares what you shouldn’t miss in a city undergoing a palpable cultural renewal.

A Times examination reveals thousands of threats against state judges, in addition to assaults and fatal attacks. Judges say local law enforcement agencies often can’t offer adequate protection.

Zohran Mamdani based his successful campaign for mayor of New York City on several central pledges. Here’s an early look on where those stand.

In a lengthy social media post, the president attacked Tucker Carlson, Megyn Kelly and others in starkly personal terms. He also criticized the editorial board of The Wall Street Journal.

Responding to what she said were smears, the first lady said she never had knowledge of Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse and was not a victim of his. She called for a congressional hearing for his victims.