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new video loaded: One Hostage’s Path to Healing and AdvocacyEmily Damari spent 471 days in captivity in Gaza. Since being released, Ms. Damari, a British Israeli, has become a symbol of resilience and a voice for the release of all remaining hostages held by Hamas. Avishag Shar-Yashuv, a photographer for The New York Times, has been following Ms. Damari’s journey.By Avishag Shaar-Yashuv, Nikolay Nikolov and Stephanie SwartOctober 7, 2025

new video loaded: Hamas Partially Accepts Trump’s Peace PlanHamas said it would release all Israeli hostages but wants to negotiate elements of President Trump’s peace plan for Gaza. Adam Rasgon, a reporter for The New York Times in Jerusalem, explains where negotiations stand.By Adam Rasgon, Christina Shaman, Jon Hazell, Melanie Bencosme and June KimOctober 4, 2025

The trends endure long after Oktoberfest ends. Bavarians wear tracht while bird hunting, partying or visiting a biergarten. At the Lorenz Ganter tailor, north of Munich, women sew vests and jackets from Bavarian wool and other local fabrics. “We have tradition for all days,” says Dieter Ganter, whose grandfather founded the shop 80 years ago.Customers today are drawn to lighter weight, brighter fabrics than just traditional green and brown, he said. 

new video loaded: What We Know About the Protests in MadagascarA youth-led movement against the president of Madagascar is sustaining protests across the country. John Eligon, the Johannesburg bureau chief for The New York Times, explains what’s happened.By John Eligon, Christina Thornell, Jon Hazell and Laura SalaberryOctober 2, 2025

new video loaded: Inside Venezuela After U.S. Strikes BoatsThe United States has blown up several boats in the Caribbean Sea and is now increasing its military presence off the coast of Venezuela. Julie Turkewitz, reporting from Caracas, explains how Venezuelans are reacting.September 28, 2025

new video loaded: Israel, Iran — and the Family Killed in the CrossfiretranscriptBacktranscriptIsrael, Iran — and the Family Killed in the CrossfireIn June, Israel attacked Iran’s nuclear facilities, defense systems and top military officials. Iran’s retaliation included ballistic missiles that struck major cities in Israel, killing 31 people. Among the more than 1,000 victims in Iran was a family of four, killed in the crossfire. Their relatives are full of grief — and anger.On the 13th of June, Israel attacked Iran. Drones and missiles hit civilian and military sites as well as targets associated with the country’s nuclear program, which…

new video loaded: Trump Pushes Unproven Link Between Tylenol and AutismBy Azeen Ghorayshi, Claire Hogan, Theodore Tae and June Kim•September 23, 2025Top U.S. health officials urged pregnant women not to use acetaminophen, the active ingredient in Tylenol, claiming it could cause autism, though studies have been inconclusive. Azeen Ghorayshi, a science reporter for The New York Times, explains.

Ashley Wu, a graphics reporter for The New York Times, walks us through the changing map of Palestinian recognition.

new video loaded: Elon Musk’s Father Accused of Child Sexual AbuseBy John Eligon, Kirsten Grind, Karen Hanley, June Kim and Stephanie Swart•September 23, 2025Errol Musk has been accused of sexually abusing five of his children and stepchildren since 1993, a Times investigation found. Family members had appealed to Elon Musk for help.

new video loaded: Taiwan Screw Suppliers Feel Impact of Trump’s TariffstranscriptBacktranscriptTaiwan Screw Suppliers Feel Impact of Trump’s TariffsScrews from Taiwan hold together countless everyday American goods. But Trump’s tariffs are threatening the island as a manufacturing leader of the tiny, yet essential, components.“Our product range are mainly for residential area, from your home, from the roof, and then also from your backyard.”