Swedish Artist Known for Muhammad Caricature Dies in Car Crash

The artist, Lars Vilks, had been under police protection since 2010, after his sketch prompted widespread condemnation from Muslims. He was killed along with two bodyguards in a crash that the police said was an accident.

Eight Killed as Tensions Around India’s Farm Protests Worsen

The police are investigating whether the son of one of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ministers was in a vehicle that slammed into protesters.

They Helped Build Modern India but Are Shrinking as a People

Parsis have supported many of the country’s institutions and nurtured business and the arts. But their numbers have dwindled at an alarming pace.

Small Plane Crashes Near Milan, Killing All on Board

Eight people died when a passenger plane hit a building shortly after departing from Milan’s Linate Airport.

U.S. Coronavirus Death Toll Surpasses 700,000 Despite Wide Availability of Vaccines

The latest Covid-19 deaths were concentrated in the South, and included more younger people than before. Every age group under 55 saw its highest death toll of the pandemic this August.

Couple Celebrating 50th Anniversary Died in Amtrak Derailment

Donald and Marjorie Varnadoe of Georgia were traveling cross-country when a train derailed in Montana on Saturday. Zach Schneider, a computer scientist from Illinois, also was killed.

New York Pledges $27 Million to Help Undocumented Immigrants Hit by Ida

“I almost died,” said one Queens resident who forced her way out of a basement apartment. Now she is eligible for help.

D.E.A. Warns of ‘Alarming’ Increase in Fentanyl-Laced Fake Pills

The Drug Enforcement Administration said it had seized more than 9.5 million counterfeit prescription pills so far this year, more than in the previous two years combined.

‘I Just Want to Be Normal’: A Mentally Ill Man’s Death at Rikers

Esias Johnson had been in and out of Rikers Island during his two years in New York. A captain and two correction officers have been suspended in connection with his death.

Michael K. Williams Died of a Drug Overdose, Authorities Say

The actor known for “The Wire,” who was found dead in his apartment earlier this month, died of intoxication by a mixture of heroin, cocaine and fentanyl. He had been open about his struggle with addiction.

International Battle Over 6-Year-Old Cable-Car Survivor Goes to Court

The fate of Eitan Biran, whose parents were killed at an Italian mountain resort in May, has become an international cause pitting relatives in Israel against those in Italy.

Pilot in Balloon Crash That Killed 5 Had Used Cocaine and Marijuana, F.A.A. Says

The hot-air balloon piloted by Nicholas Meleski crashed into power lines on June 26 in Albuquerque, killing him and all four of his passengers.

12th Death in Custody This Year Signals Growing Crisis in N.Y.C. Jails

The man who died was being held at the Vernon C. Bain Center, a floating jail barge docked just north of Rikers Island.

Family of U.K. Teen Reaches Deal With U.S. State Department Employee After Car Accident

Anne Sacoolas was charged in the death of 19-year-old Harry Dunn in 2019, while she was a State Department employee. The police said she had been driving on the wrong side of the road.

He Nearly Qualified for Release From Rikers. Instead, He Died There.

Isaabdul Karim was being held on a parole violation when he died on Sunday, becoming the 11th person incarcerated at the jail to die this year.

He Nearly Qualified for Release From Rikers. Instead, He Died There.

Isaabdul Karim was being held on a parole violation when he died on Sunday, becoming the 11th person incarcerated at the jail to die this year.

Law Student Armed With Shotgun Kills at Least Six at a Russian University

A social media post attributed to the gunman went up shortly before the attack, a misanthropic screed suggesting a lifelong fascination with violence.

Opinion | What if Covid Were 10 Times Deadlier?

Would a deadlier pandemic have yielded different political divides?

He Was Swept Down a Sewer Pipe: ‘I Just Let the Water Take Me’

Devastation from Hurricane Ida’s remnants stretched deep into New Jersey, forcing residents and officials to address “a new reality.”

How Much Exercise Do We Need to Live Longer?

Two studies suggest the sweet spot for longevity lies around 7,000 to 8,000 daily steps or about 30 to 45 minutes of exercise most days.