Brother of Oasis Frontmen Is Charged With Rape in Britain

Paul Gallagher, the older brother of Liam and Noel Gallagher, was also accused of making death threats, the authorities said.

‘Total Failure’: Israel’s Return to War Heaped Ruin on Gaza and Did Little for Israelis

Israel ended a truce in Gaza in March, hoping to break Hamas. The move has heightened suffering for Palestinians but achieved few, if any, Israeli goals.

In a First, Leading Israeli Rights Groups Accuse Israel of Gaza Genocide

Israel says it is fighting against Hamas, not Palestinians as a group. But two of Israel’s best-known rights groups — long critical of Israeli policy — now say they disagree.

Despite Bombing, Some Remain at Thailand-Cambodia Border

Hundreds of thousands of civilians have fled the Thailand-Cambodia border area where violence has erupted. However, a few have chosen to not evacuate.

Shaolin ‘C.E.O. Monk’ Is Accused of Embezzlement and Affairs With Women

China’s famed Shaolin Temple said its celebrity abbot, Shi Yongxin, was under investigation over misuse of funds and “improper relations” with women.

Trump and the E.U. Have a Blueprint for a Giant Trade Deal. Is it Good for Europe?

Both sides hailed the agreement as the biggest ever. But it will come at a cost to the European Union, and many details have yet to be nailed down.

‘Revenge Is Not a Policy’: Israelis Voice Dissent Against the War in Gaza

After a long silence, prominent Israelis and activists are increasingly raising alarms about potential war crimes being carried out by the government.

Heavy Rain Likely Caused Deadly German Train Derailment, Investigators Say

Television news footage showed bent tracks and piles of mud at the scene of the accident near the town of Riedlingen in southern Germany. Three people were killed and 41 injured.

Russia Counters Ukrainian Drones by Turning Off Russians’ Mobile Internet

The same data networks that enable phone apps and web surfing help drones navigate, so officials are imposing daily, patchwork shutdowns. The actions can be very disruptive to daily life.

Europe Accepts a Trump Trade Deal With Other Worries in Mind

The framework agreement will likely not do much for economic growth on either side. But it avoids new fissures on other foreign policy issues, particularly the war in Ukraine.

Shooting at Popular Bangkok Market Leaves Several People Dead

The gunman killed five people at Or Tor Kor market, which is popular with tourists, before dying by suicide, the authorities said.

​North Korea Rejects New South Korean Leader’s Peace Overtures

In its first comment on President Lee Jae Myung of South Korea, North Korea dismissed a call for dialogue, dampening hopes of a new chapter in relations.

Thailand and Cambodia Agree to Halt Fighting That Has Killed Dozens

U.S.-backed talks to end the border war, in which militaries have killed dozens of people and displaced hundreds of thousands, began on Monday in Malaysia.

Last Soldiers of an Imperial Army Have a Warning for Young Generations

As the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II approaches, only a few veterans of Japan’s brutal war remain. “Never die for Emperor or country,” one advised.

Thai-Cambodian Conflict Tears at Remnants of a Once-Proud Empire

People on both sides of the border share a cultural heritage much older than modern nation-states, dating back to the ancient Khmer civilization.

News Organizations Urge Israel to Let Reporters and Aid Into Gaza

Saying that journalists in the territory, like many Gazans, are facing starvation, the groups urged Israel to allow more food in.

England’s Lionesses Take ‘Football Home’ With Gripping Euro Win

By edging out Spain in a penalty shootout in the European championship final, England’s women’s team cemented its position as the standard-bearer for English soccer.

U.S. and Europe Reach Preliminary Trade Deal With 15% Tariffs

The deal, which would set a 15 percent tariff on most E.U. goods, averted what could have become a painful trade war with the United States’ biggest source of imports.

Aid Trickles Into Parts of Gaza as Israel Pauses Some Military Activity

Israel’s move comes amid growing international pressure over the dire conditions and hunger crisis in the Gaza Strip.

Dozens Are Killed by ISIS-Linked Rebels at a Church in Congo

The attack raised questions about diplomatic efforts to end the conflict in the Central African country.

Leaders of Parallel Government Named in War-Torn Sudan

The move by a paramilitary-led coalition may make it even harder for the African country to hold together.

Passenger Train Derails in Germany, Killing at Least 3

Officials had no immediate explanation for the accident, which occurred near the southern city of Ulm.

U.S. Reaches Preliminary Trade Deal With Europe

The United States and the European Union agreed to a 15 percent base tariff after weeks of negotiations, which were among the Trump administration’s most difficult discussions.

With Bombs Whizzing in Air, Thousands Flee Thailand-Cambodia Border

The conflict is one of the deadliest clashes ever between the two countries. Thirty-four people have died, and over 165,000 have been displaced.

Ziad Rahbani, Composer Who Defined a Tragic Era in Lebanon, Dies at 69

A son of Lebanese musical icons, Mr. Rahbani became one himself, with satirical critiques of his country’s dysfunction that melded Arab and Western music.

Dozens of Wildfires Burn in Greece and Turkey as Temperatures Soar

Firefighters are battling several blazes, with officials warning that extreme heat will pose a risk of more in the coming days.

Israel Says It Has Paused Some Military Activity in Gaza as Anger Grows Over Hunger

Operations in parts of the enclave were put on hold to allow more aid. It was unclear if the move would relieve the hunger crisis, amid rising deaths from starvation.

No Meals, Fainting Nurses, Dwindling Baby Formula: Starvation Haunts Gaza Hospitals

After Israeli restrictions on aid, hunger has risen across Gaza. Doctors and nurses, struggling to find food themselves, lack the resources to stem the surge.

Germany’s Far-Right Party May Be Banned. Its Voters Fear Being Left Voiceless.

Supporters of the Alternative for Germany say they might quit voting if the party is outlawed. Some opponents are against such a move, too.

The Far Right in Germany Wants to Soften Its Image, Not Its Policies

The Alternative for Germany, or AfD, has adopted a code of conduct for its members, without changing its positions on immigration and other issues.

Israel Intercepts Gaza-Bound Ship of Activists and Aid

It was at least the third vessel blocked this year while challenging Israel’s naval blockade and seeking to deliver supplies by sea to a population facing rising starvation.

Dance Poles and Leopard-Print Walls: Love Motels Ready Rooms for Climate Summit

The Brazilian city of Belém, host to the 30th U.N. Climate Change Conference, is short on hotel rooms. Love motels are offering a solution.

At Trump’s Urging, Thailand and Cambodia to Meet for Cease-Fire Talks

After calls by President Trump, the leaders of Cambodia and Thailand are set to meet in Malaysia on Monday to discuss a halt to the fighting.

Amid Growing Fury Over Gaza, Israel Says It Is Easing Aid Restrictions

As starvation rises in Gaza, prompting global outrage, Israel’s military said it would restart airborne aid delivery there and make land deliveries less dangerous.

E.U. Cuts Aid to Ukraine Over Corruption Concerns

The $1.7 billion reduction capped a tough week for President Volodymyr Zelensky as he deals with Ukraine’s governance issues.

A Golfing Trump Is Greeted by Protesters in Scotland

The president was criticized by demonstrators on a range of issues, from his stance on immigration and Gaza to his ties to the sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

A Grim Anniversary in Canada’s Fight Against Guns

Firearms smuggled in from the United States are flooding Canada’s streets, but the topic is largely absent from border security discussions amid the U.S. trade war.

No Proof Hamas Routinely Stole U.N. Aid, Israeli Military Officials Say

Israel has long restricted aid to Gaza on the argument that Hamas steals it to use as a weapon of control over the population. On Saturday, the Israeli military announced new airdrops of aid.

In Russia, Corruption Cases Follow Battlefield Failures

Officials in three of the five Russian regions bordering Ukraine have been accused of embezzling funds for border defenses.

Tehran Is at Risk of Running Out of Water Within Weeks

After a five-year drought and decades of mismanagement, a water crisis is battering Iran.

Removal of Castro and Guevara Statues Ignites Outcry in Mexico

The Cuban Revolution leaders joined forces in Mexico in 1955. A local mayor removed a memorial to them, drawing protests and condemnation from Mexico’s highest office.

Drivers vs. Cyclists: A Battle for the Streets in Canada’s Largest City

Cyclists in Toronto are resisting a law that would have the city rip out miles of bike lanes, setting back efforts toward safer streets.

Trump Says He Expects Quick Cease-Fire Between Thailand and Cambodia

President Trump said he had intervened to help stop the deadly strife, now in its third day, after it extended to provinces about 200 miles south of where clashes began.

Trump’s Trip to Scotland Echoes an Earlier Visit, When He Applauded Brexit

Before his 2016 election, President Trump correctly predicted that the forces animating Brexit would go beyond the United Kingdom. But now most Britons say Brexit was a mistake.

Taiwan Recall Campaign Fizzles, in a Setback to Its President

An unprecedented vote to remove lawmakers from office could have handed President Lai Ching-te more power by ousting opponents. It didn’t.

Why Zelensky Backtracked on His Controversial Law

Facing growing pressure amid nationwide protests, President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine backtracked on controversial legislation that would have weakened the country’s independent anticorruption institutions. Katrin Bennhold, a senior writer, and Marc Santora, an international news editor for The New York Times, explain the events that led to the reversal.

Patrick Ryan, ‘Terror Priest’ Who Aided the I.R.A., Is Dead at 94

He funneled cash and weapons to the Irish Republican Army from Libya, and was involved in bombings that targeted Margaret Thatcher and others, killing scores of people.

Israel to Allow Humanitarian Airdrops Over Gaza

Jordan and the United Arab Emirates were expected to begin airdrops in the coming days, but experts warned that the bulk of necessary aid could come only by land.

Macron Recognizes a Palestinian State. But to What End?

The French president, expressing a moral obligation to address suffering in Gaza, made clear he had lost patience with the United States and Israel. The question is what effect he will have.

7 Children Are Killed in School Roof Collapse in India

An official in the northwestern state of Rajasthan said that heavy rain had pooled on the roof before it fell in.

Roof Collapse Kills 7 Schoolchildren in Northwestern India

A school roof fell in on Friday in Jhalawar, India, after heavy rains, killing seven children and injuring several others.

Russia Again Cuts Interest Rates as Its Economy Slows

Falling inflation has persuaded the central bank in Moscow to continue relaxing the country’s record borrowing costs.

Thousands Flee Thailand-Cambodia Border Amid Deadly Conflict

More than 100,000 people have fled a disputed border area between Thailand and Cambodia as fighting there entered a second day. The clashes have been the deadliest between the two nations in at least a decade.

Shunsaku Tamiya, Who Brought Perfection to Plastic Models, Dies at 90

He turned his family’s lumber business into a manufacturer of model kits that won global popularity for their quality and historical accuracy.

Behind Deadly Clashes, a Bitter Spat Between Two Dynastic Leaders

A personal feud between two of Southeast Asia’s political titans is inflaming the worst violence on the border in more than a decade.

3 Workers Freed From Collapsed Mine in Western Canada

The miners were trapped underground at a gold and copper mine in British Columbia on Tuesday, prompting a major rescue operation.

War Amputees Find New Purpose on the Golf Course

The sport helps Ukrainian soldiers who have lost limbs in the war against Russia to heal and to master their prosthetics, rehabilitation experts say.

Australia Says Gaza Situation Beyond ‘Worst Fears’ as Pressure Mounts on Israel

Some of Israel’s closest allies have stepped up criticism of its restrictions on aid to Gaza, where doctors and aid organizations say people are dying of starvation.

Thailand Warns of War With Cambodia as Deadly Clashes Enter 2nd Day

More than 100,000 people have been displaced in the deadliest conflict between the two nations in 14 years.

Iran Started New Talks Over Its Nuclear Program. Here’s What to Know.

Three European powers met with an Iranian minister to try to reopen negotiations over the limits of its nuclear activities.

What Does It Take to Make Your Own Embassy? In India, Not Much.

For almost eight years, the police said, an Indian man hid a range of criminal activities behind fake diplomatic missions before finally being caught this week.

Convicted Murderer Released by Trump From Venezuelan Prison Is Free in U.S.

At least some American officials knew that Dahud Hanid Ortiz had been convicted of a triple murder when he was put on the plane to the United States.

كيف دفن ديكتاتور سوريا ضحاياه

تحوّلت مقبرة قرب دمشق إلى مقبرة جماعية لدفن السوريين الذين عارضوا الرئيس بشار الأسد، ضمن عمليات دفنٍ ممنهجة وعلى نطاقٍ واسع.

France Will Recognize Palestinian Statehood, Macron Says

The announcement sets France apart from the United States and most of its close allies, and could cause friction with President Trump.

Deadliest Clashes in a Decade Erupt Between Thailand and Cambodia

At least a dozen people were killed after the two countries exchanged fire after simmering tensions over a border dispute boiled over on Thursday.

With a Single Image, U.S. Deportation Narrative Is Challenged

President Trump has vowed to expel criminals, but a photo of a convicted killer being brought to the U.S. in a prisoner swap sends another message.

Ancient Temples Have Long Been a Flashpoint Between Cambodia and Thailand

Both countries lay claim to centuries-old worship sites perched on the mountains that divide the two nations, sometimes stoking nationalistic fervor.

A Series of Mysterious Explosions Unnerves Syrians

Many of the blasts, some of them deadly, have been at weapons storage sites, raising questions about whether ordnance from Syria’s civil war has been properly secured.

Thailand and Cambodia Trade Fire

Shots were heard early on Thursday morning near Prasat Ta Muen Thom, an ancient temple on the disputed border between the two countries. Each nation accuses the other of firing first.

Many Thai civilians fled after gunfire and explosions rocked the region.

As Starvation Rises, Israeli Minister Says Israel Is ‘Driving Out’ Gazans

Amichay Eliyahu’s comments came amid growing hunger in the territory, where Israel controls the delivery of food.

Saudi Arabia Pledges to Invest More Than $6 Billion in Syria

The deals highlight the countries’ deepening relationship under the new Syrian government, and a wave of investment in a country squeezed by war and sanctions.

The border clashes come as a political crisis rocks Thailand.

Children Burned by Fighter Jet Crash in Bangladesh Die Days Later

Many have died in the days since a plane crashed into a school in Bangladesh. For the survivors, there is a critical window for lifesaving treatment.

Map: 5.6-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Indonesia

View the location of the quake’s epicenter and shake area.

Sprawling Wildfires Kill 2 and Force Evacuations in Cyprus Amid Stifling Heat

The fire had burned more than 24,000 acres in Cyprus, where officials had warned of fire danger as temperatures rose above 100 degrees.

Why Anticorruption Watchdogs Are at the Heart of Ukraine’s Unrest

President Volodymyr Zelensky reversed course, but it is unclear if that will quell the anger that erupted when he stripped anticorruption agencies of independence.

Gazans Are Dying of Starvation

After 21 months of devastating conflict with Israel, Gaza’s most vulnerable civilians — the young, the old and the sick — are facing what aid groups say is impending famine.

Here’s a look at Surin, the Thai province at the center of the conflict.

China could be a player in efforts to calm Cambodia-Thailand tensions.

A Plane Carrying 49 People Crashes in Russia’s Far East

Russia’s civil aviation authority released footage on Thursday of what it said was the site in Russia’s Amur region where a plane carrying 43 passengers and six crew members had crashed.

Soviet-Era Plane Crashes in Russia’s Far East, Killing All 49 on Board

The aircraft was traveling to the town of Tynda when it went off the radar, the regional governor said.

Why Are Thailand and Cambodia Fighting? Here’s a Quick Guide.

Skirmishes on the disputed border between the two countries flared again on Sunday, highlighting the challenge of resolving a long-running conflict.

The Latest Casualty of Social Media Hype Is Your Matcha Supply

The powdered Japanese green tea is increasingly hard to find. Experts say its popularity on the internet is straining Japan’s tea industry.

Why Spain Is Reluctant to Spend Even a Little More on Security

Spain was the only NATO ally not to commit to a large increase in military expenditures. It’s far from Russia, and its embrace of a social safety net is another key reason.

A Timeline of the Latest Conflict Between Cambodia and Thailand

The two nations have been locked in a decades-long conflict over their contested border. Tensions in disputed territories soured earlier this year.

Why One of the Causes of Falling Birthrates May Be Prosperity

Economic growth has the unintended side effects of making parenthood more difficult and expensive.

Here’s the latest.

Soldiers traded fire over a disputed border after weeks of diplomatic tension between the Southeast Asian nations.

This Was Supposed to Be the Year China Started Catching Up With SpaceX

China’s biggest networks have deployed less than 1 percent of their planned satellites, falling far behind SpaceX for dominance in space communications.

Iran Warns It Could Exit Nuclear Treaty if Europe Reimposes Sanctions

The warning from Iran’s deputy foreign minister came days before he is set to travel to Istanbul for nuclear talks with European counterparts.

Unified on Trump and Tariffs, Canada’s Premiers Differ on Next Steps

A three-day meeting in response to President Trump’s looming tariff threat underscored differences between the leaders of Canada’s provinces and territories.

Guard at U.S. Embassy in Norway Charged With Spying for Russia and Iran

A Norwegian man has been accused of leaking sensitive information about U.S. embassy staff members and threatening Norway’s national interests, according to prosecutors.

Read the French President’s Lawsuit

The French president, Emmanuel Macron, and his wife, Brigitte Macron, filed a defamation suit on Wednesday against an American right-wing podcaster who claimed Ms. Macron is actually a man.

Macrons Sue Candace Owens, Right-Wing Podcaster, Claiming Defamation

The suit seeks damages after the podcaster claimed Brigitte Macron is a man. The French president and his wife said the statement caused “pain to us and our families.”

اخراج یک میلیون افغان از ایران: «نمیدانیم کجا برویم!»

افغانهایی که مجبور به ترک ایران میشوند با آینده نامعلوم در افغانستان مواجه هستند، جایی که فقر گسترده و محدودیت های شدید علیه زنان و دختران در انتظارشان است.

2 U.K. Families Received ‘Wrong Remains’ of Air India Crash Victims, Lawyer Says

The mistakes were found after DNA testing by a coroner in London. The Indian government said bodies of the Flight 171 victims “were handled with utmost professionalism.”

‘I Haven’t Eaten in 4 Days’: Hunger Grips Gaza Strip

In a joint statement released on Wednesday, more than 100 aid agencies and rights groups said Gaza was facing “widespread starvation” and called on Israel to lift restrictions on humanitarian aid.

American Convicted of Murder Is Freed by Trump From Venezuela Prison

The Trump administration said it was protecting Americans unjustly held abroad. One of the rescued men, Dahud Hanid Ortiz, killed three people, according to court documents.

Thousands Protest After Ukraine Weakens Anticorruption Agencies

The protests in Kyiv erupted after the Ukrainian Parliament voted to toughen restrictions on two anticorruption agencies at the center of the government’s reform drive.

What to Know About the U.S. Move to Withdraw From UNESCO

The Trump administration plans to pull out of the U.N. cultural agency, putting UNESCO back at the center of geopolitical rivalry.

Facing Outcry Over Corruption, Zelensky Says He Will Reverse Course

President Volodymyr Zelensky signed a bill limiting two Ukrainian anticorruption agencies. After street protests and other criticism, he said he would propose a new law restoring their independence.

Aid Groups Blame Israel’s Gaza Restrictions for ‘Mass Starvation’

More than 100 organizations, including Save the Children and Doctors Without Borders, added to growing calls for aid restrictions to be eased and the war to end.

Russia and Ukraine Met Again. Here’s Where the Peace Talks Stand

The warring sides remain far apart after the third round of U.S.-brokered peace negotiations on Wednesday. But there was progress on humanitarian issues.

China Flexes Muscles at U.N. Cultural Agency, Just as Trump Walks Away

Washington had been a buffer against China’s efforts to use UNESCO to influence education, historical designations and even artificial intelligence.

A New Golf Course and Old Grudges Await Trump in Scotland

Many Scots refuse to make peace with President Trump or his golf resorts, even after he deepened his investment in the land where his mother was born.

Louis Vuitton Netherlands Entangled in Money-Laundering Case

A customer’s cash purchases of luxury goods totaling millions of euros in value caught the attention of prosecutors, who say the company should have noticed.

Britain Punishes Migrant Smugglers, Using New Legal Power

Officials tried to ease public anger by penalizing networks run by gangs and organized crime. Experts and critics say the actions are unlikely to make much impact.

A Long, Overdue Reporting Trip Through Syria

After the fall of Bashar al-Assad, parts of the country that had been closed to outside journalists for a decade suddenly opened up.

Overhead Bin Fire on Virgin Flight May Have Been Caused by Portable Battery

Airlines have tightened rules regarding portable batteries after a rise in episodes on planes in recent years.

Chinese Hackers Are Exploiting Flaws in Widely Used Software, Microsoft Says

The company said state-backed hacking groups were breaching systems through flaws in SharePoint, which is used by the U.S. government and companies around the world.

Iranian Officials Suspect Sabotage in String of Mysterious Fires

For weeks, fires and explosions have been reported almost daily in Iran. Officials are investigating what they think is a coordinated campaign.

Landslide Traps Gold Miners in Eastern Congo

A landslide at the Lomera artisanal gold mine in eastern Congo left an unknown number of people trapped underground.

Canada Says It Won’t Accept a Trade Deal With the U.S. at ‘Any Cost’

Prime Minister Mark Carney, after a meeting with Canada’s political leaders, downplayed the chances of success in talks aimed at reaching a trade deal with President Trump.

Israel Expands Attacks in Central Gaza

The World Health Organization accused Israel of attacking its site in central Gaza after the Israeli military expanded its operations in the city of Deir al-Balah.

Syrian Inquiry Says Military Leaders Did Not Order Sectarian Killings in March

A fact-finding committee presented findings on a wave of sectarian killings earlier this year. Human rights experts said the report failed to hold the country’s security establishment accountable.

Wartime Protests in Ukraine Target Zelensky for the First Time

The demonstrators were angered by government moves to dismantle anticorruption efforts and quell dissent.

Gold Miners Feared Dead in Congo After Landslide

Thousands of people were working on the informal mining site in eastern Congo, in an area controlled by an armed militia.

Witnesses Recall Deadly Bangladesh Plane Crash

At least 31 people were killed after a military jet crashed into a school building in Dhaka. The tragedy at the Milestone School and College has led to a national outpouring of grief.

Russia and Ukraine to Renew Talks, but Peace Remains Elusive

Russia and Ukraine are expected to hold another round of negotiations on Wednesday in Istanbul, but the two warring countries have flatly rejected each other’s demands.

Air India Finds ‘No Issues’ After Inspections of Boeing Fuel Switches

An investigation into a deadly crash last month has focused on control switches that cut off fuel to an Air India Boeing jet after takeoff.

Zelensky’s Government Takes Aim at Corruption Fighters

Ukraine’s president ran on a promise to clean things up, but critics say his government is cracking down on anti-corruption activists, critics and agencies.

U.S. Says It Will Withdraw From U.N. Cultural Organization, Again

A decision to pull out of UNESCO was the latest move by the Trump administration to cut ties with international organizations.

Children Burned Alive as Fighter Jet Crashes Into School in Bangladesh

Nearly all of the 31 killed when the plane crashed were children. Dozens more were being treated as the nation declared a day of mourning.

Israeli Strikes Hit W.H.O. Site After Military Expands Gaza Offensive

The aid agency says its buildings in the central part of the territory were attacked after the military targeted Deir al-Balah, which had largely been spared.

‘Bye, Bro’: British Fighter Jet, Stranded in India, Finally Leaves for Home

A British F-35B took flight weeks after it was grounded with a mechanical hitch. Some locals who had embraced the jet were sad to see it go.

British F-35B Fighter Jet Stranded in India Finally Takes Off

The jet, which was stranded in southern India for more than a month, took off Tuesday from Thiruvananthapuram International Airport.

Austria Prepares to Give Up ‘Dream’ of Disarmament

Historically neutral, the country is set to double military spending, even in the midst of a budget crisis, as its neighbors also spend big to counter Russia.

Fiona Hill, Trump’s Ex-Russia Adviser, on Why Great Powers Fall

The former White House aide recently returned to her roots, advising Britain on defense and taking a role at Durham University in northeastern England. She still has her eye on global threats.

The Death of a Mother and Child in Rome Stumped Police, So They Called a TV Show

When two bodies were found in a popular Roman park, Italians wanted answers. A TV program specializing in missing people helped identify them, and a suspect.

Iran’s Leaders Turn to a New Brand of Nationalism After Israeli and U.S. Attacks

The theocratic government is repurposing folklore and patriotic anthems as it seeks to channel national outrage into increasing its support at home.

Sharing a Bed With Your Kid? It’s Totally Normal in Asia.

Bed sharing tends to be unpopular and contentious in the United States. But in many Asian countries, the question is often not whether to do it, but when to stop.

Students Killed After Fighter Jet Crashes Into School in Bangladesh

The Bangladeshi military said that a mechanical error caused an Air Force training aircraft to crash onto a school campus for students ranging from elementary to high school.

Young Voters Are Pulling Japan to the Right. But How Far?

Anti-establishment parties focused on wages, immigration and an unresponsive political elite struck a chord with working-age people in Japan.

Syrian Government Evacuates Bedouin Families After Deadly Clashes

The violence in Sweida Province between groups from Bedouin tribes and the Druse minority renewed fears of sectarian conflict and drew Israeli attacks before a cease-fire was announced Saturday.

Bedouin Families Evacuate Syrian Province Hit by Violence

The cease-fire came after days of deadly violence between Bedouin tribes and local Druse militias. The government evacuated hundreds of Bedouin families from the southern Syrian province of Sweida.

Did Pilots Shut Down Wrong Engine Before Deadly Korean Plane Crash?

Investigators found the Jeju Air flight crash-landed with only its badly damaged right engine on, but experts warned against drawing early conclusions.

Russia Strikes Kyiv Subway Station Sheltering Residents

Videos showed people in the subway as the tunnel filled with smoke. Russian attacks in Ukraine have steadily escalated even as cease-fire talks began in the spring.

Many Killed After Bangladesh Air Force Plane Crashes Into School

Emergency workers searched burning rubble at the Milestone School and College in Dhaka, Bangladesh, after an air force plane crashed into the building.

Shootings, Devastation, Hunger: Israel Fails to Address Gaza’s Power Vacuum

Over the weekend, Israeli soldiers shot Palestinians near an Israeli-backed aid site and a U.N. convoy. Both episodes pointed to Israel’s refusal to allow new governance structures to emerge.

Israel Refuses to Renew Visa of Top U.N. Humanitarian Official for Gaza

The head of the agency that helps oversee international aid deliveries to the territory has criticized the impact of Israeli policy on civilians.

Bangladesh Air Force Jet Crashes Into School, Killing at Least 20

More than 170 people were injured after the training aircraft crashed, military officials said. The country’s interim leader called the loss “irreparable.”

Chinese Officials Helped Cover Up Lead Poisoning of Children, Report Says

Health officials tampered with blood tests of some of the more than 200 children who were sickened by food tainted with lead, an investigation found.

Iran to Hold Nuclear Talks With European Governments After Sanctions Threat

Iranian representatives will meet with negotiators from Britain, France and Germany on Friday, days after they threatened to restore economic restrictions.

Venezuela’s Authoritarian Government Has a New Target: Economists

As inflation surges under President Trump’s renewed sanctions, Venezuelan authorities are trying to keep a lid on the country’s worsening financial situation.

Ukraine Ups Its Arms Production, Asking Allies to Pay for It

There is a growing drive to make the country more self-reliant in weapons manufacturing as it faces Russia’s superior firepower. That requires a lot of money from Western backers.

Russia Launches Heavy Strikes Despite Trump Arms Pledge to Ukraine

The barrage of exploding drones and missiles appeared to be the most intense attack since President Trump announced a plan to get more weapons for Kyiv.

Deadly Landslides and Floods Hit South Korea

Thousands of people were evacuated and some airlifted by helicopter, as a torrential storm tore through buildings in the nation’s southern and western provinces.

Landslides and Floods Kill 18 in South Korea

As rescuers search for the missing under the rubble, thousands of evacuated villagers face the daunting task of rebuilding their homes.

How Trump Is Bringing Europe Together Again

The European Union has its problems, but the bloc is gaining public trust and making new friends. President Trump’s attacks are one reason why.

China Stood Up to Trump, and It’s Not Giving Europe an Inch, Either

Beijing is betting that economic pressure and diplomatic defiance will force concessions, but its stance could put more strain on its ties with Europe at a crucial time.

Israel Kills Dozens of Palestinians Seeking Aid, Gaza Officials Say

Israeli soldiers opened fire near the Zikim crossing between the Gaza Strip and Israel, where a convoy of 25 trucks from the United Nations was entering the enclave.

Faint Signs of Life Appear in Effort to Halt Ukraine War

Ukraine’s president proposed reviving talks brokered by the Trump administration, which seemed stalled a month ago.

Jean-Pierre Azéma, 87, Dies; Chronicled French Collaboration With Nazis

He was among the historians who challenged national myths about the compromises his country made after being occupied by Germany in World War II.

Passenger Ferry Fire Kills at Least 3 in Indonesia

At least three people were killed aboard a passenger ship after a fire broke out on Sunday morning, the authorities and local news outlets said.

Japan’s Long-Dominant Party Suffers Election Defeat as Voters Swing Right

The loss on Sunday left the Liberal Democrats a minority party in both houses of Parliament, while two new nationalist parties surged.

Passenger Ship Fire Kills at Least 3 People in Indonesia

The fire happened aboard the KM Barcelona 5 in the waters of North Sulawesi Province in Indonesia on Sunday morning, officials said.

Israeli Troops Kill Dozens Seeking Food Near Border, Gazan Officials Say

The shootings took place after thousands of Palestinians gathered in the hope of getting humanitarian aid from U.N. trucks entering the Gaza Strip.

Even as Air-Raid Sirens Blare, Ukrainians Wait for the Light to Change

Anyone new to Ukraine may quickly notice the disconnect between the front line and much of daily life farther away, including the patient behavior of pedestrians waiting to cross the street.

Tracking Tropical Storm Wipha

See the likely path and wind arrival times for Wipha.

Typhoon Wipha Reaches Mainland China After Pounding Hong Kong and Macau

The tropical cyclone made landfall in mainland China late Sunday afternoon with winds near to those of a Category 1 Atlantic hurricane.

This K-Pop Band Is Making Waves With Sign Language

Big Ocean, a boy band whose members are deaf or hard of hearing, has found success with a mix of singing and signing.

How Anti-Immigrant Riots in Northern Ireland started

For weeks, there has been a drumbeat of anti-immigrant episodes in Northern Ireland. Ali Watkins, a reporter for The New York Times based in Belfast, describes what she’s seen covering these events to Katrin Bennhold, a senior writer on the international desk.

Pet Owner Flooded With Puzzling Calls About a Lost Cat While Hers Is Safely at Home

Natasha Lavoie’s phone number appeared on a T-shirt sold online that advertised a fictitious missing cat. She can’t stop the calls from coming.

A Kite Surfer, Navy SEAL and Makeup Artist: Freed in a U.S.-Venezuela Swap

Over 260 people were released from prisons in El Salvador and Venezuela. Now they face the challenge of coming home.

At Least 35 Dead After Vietnam Tourist Boat Capsizes, State Media Says

The boat, carrying 46 passengers and three crew members, was on a sightseeing tour of Ha Long Bay when a sudden storm caused it to overturn, state media said. Ten people were rescued.

South Korea Pulls Plane Crash Report After Victims’ Families Protest

Relatives of the Jeju Air disaster victims objected to the report in a stormy scene at a news conference, complaining that it blamed the pilots prematurely.

Syria Declares Cease-Fire After a Week of Upheaval

Sectarian-tinged clashes left hundreds dead and attracted Israeli military intervention. A U.S. envoy said Israel and Syria had agreed to a truce.

Gaza Health Ministry Says Israeli Military Killed 32 Near Aid Site

The latest deaths add to U.N. figures showing that more than 670 Palestinians have been killed since May near sites built under a new Israel-backed aid system.

A Rescue Center for Small Wild Animals Looks to Place a Blind Moose Calf

There is an ambitious long-term plan for Cedar, who cannot be released back into the wild even after his leg injury mends.

How the U.S. and Japan Got Stuck on Cars and Rice

The Trump administration has threatened Japan with 25 percent tariffs. River Akira Davis, our Tokyo correspondent, explains how automobiles and rice have become the two major sticking points in the negotiations.

Why Russia Is Gaining Ground in Ukraine

The most important factors may be far from the battlefield.

They Vanished in Syria’s Long Occupation of Lebanon. Now Their Families Want Answers.

Thousands went missing during Syria’s decades-long intervention in Lebanon. Months after the fall of the Syrian regime, families are still clinging to hope.

What to Know About Japan’s Upper House Elections

Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba was facing calls to resign after his long-governing party suffered a stark defeat on Sunday, as voters swung right.

Tear It Down, They Said. He Just Kept Building.

Defying demolition orders, a Chinese man turned his home into a rickety 11-story tower. Now tourists are coming.

As Japan Votes, a Trump-Inspired Politician Grabs the Spotlight

With his calls to limit foreign workers, fight globalism and put “Japanese First,” Sohei Kamiya has brought a fiery right-wing populism to Japan’s election on Sunday.

Prisoner Swap Frees Americans in Venezuela for Migrants in El Salvador

Ten Americans and permanent U.S. residents detained in Venezuela were traded for more than 250 Venezuelans expelled from the U.S. and imprisoned in El Salvador.

Cuban Minister Ousted After Accusing Beggars of Faking Poverty

The labor and social security minister drew public outrage when she said “there are no beggars” in Cuba, where many people struggle to afford food.

Heavy Monsoon Rains Kill Dozens in Pakistan

The relentless rain caused flooding across the country’s most populous province. Many of those killed have been children, officials said.

Felix Baumgartner, 56, Professional Daredevil, Dies While Paragliding

Nicknamed “Fearless Felix,” he jumped from the edge of space in 2012.

Bolsonaro Ordered to Wear Ankle Monitor, Escalating Brazil’s Feud With Trump

Brazil’s Supreme Court ordered Jair Bolsonaro, the former president, to stay home most hours, defying President Trump’s demands that charges against him be dropped.

Floods and Heavy Rain Kill Dozens in Pakistan

Relentless rain began on Wednesday, causing flooding in several cities and across vast rural stretches in the province of Punjab.

Brothers in Arms: Macron, Merz and Starmer Plan for a Post-U.S. Future

The leaders of France, Germany and Britain are building parallel diplomatic institutions to defend Europe as President Trump retreats from the continent.

The Druse: An Insular Faith, Facing a Fractured Middle East

Spread across Syria, Lebanon and Israel, the secretive religious minority has long balanced integration and independence. Now, members are at the heart of the region’s shifting power struggles.

Extra! Extra! Read All About Last Newspaper Hawker in Paris

Ali Akbar started selling papers on the streets in 1974. He is still at it, winning over Parisians and presidents with persistence, humor and his signature catchphrase: “Ça y est!”

Musk Clears Final Hurdles for Tesla and Starlink in India

In the first tangible inroads Elon Musk has sought for years in India, Starlink passed a final regulatory hurdle and Tesla opened its first India store.

5 Charged in U.C. Berkeley Professor’s Killing in Greece, Including His Ex-Wife

Przemyslaw Jeziorski, who taught quantitative marketing at the Haas School of Business, was shot several times on July 4 outside Athens, the authorities said.

Israel Strike Destroys Catholic Church in Gaza

According to church officials, at least three people were killed and six others were injured when an Israeli strike hit the Holy Family Catholic Church compound in Gaza City on Thursday. The Israeli military is examining the incident.

U.K. Plans to Lower Voting Age in Major Electoral Reform

The British government said it wants to lower the voting age to 16 as part of a plan that has been described as the country’s largest expansion of voting rights in decades.

‘Bonjour’ Sets Off a Linguistic Dispute on a Belgian Train

The rules can get complicated in a country with French, Dutch and German as official languages.

Blood in the Streets and Death in the Air: Residents Survey Damage in Syrian City

In the southern city of Sweida, residents describe the aftermath of a wave of sectarian violence.

Israeli Strike on a Gaza Church Kills Three

As cease-fire talks stalled, a deadly strike on a Catholic church in Gaza City prompted Pope Leo XIV to call for an immediate end to the fighting.

Shopping Mall Fire Kills at Least 61 in Iraq

Local officials said that the scale of the tragedy was worsened by shoddy construction and a lack of preparedness.

Syria’s President Condemns Israel After It Struck the Country’s Capital

Israel launched airstrikes against targets in Syria in Wednesday, following days of sectarian violence in the southern region of Sweida that has killed more than 500.

The U.K. Plans to Lower the Voting Age to 16. Here’s What to Know.

The plan has been described as the largest expansion of voting rights in Britain in decades.

Prominent Human Rights Group Flees El Salvador

The group, Cristosal, has investigated prison deaths and torture under President Nayib Bukele. Its employees were threatened and surveilled, its director said.

Rescuers Seek American Hiker Missing for Days in the Pyrenees

Cole Henderson, 27, was last heard from on July 9, when he told friends he was putting his phone into airplane mode ahead of a mountain hike in Spain.

Prince Harry Follows in Diana’s Footsteps as Specter of Land Mines Returns

Harry walked through a minefield in Angola, retracing a journey by his mother, Diana, Princess of Wales, in 1997. Several countries plan to revive use of the weapons.

Acquittals Bring Samsung Chairman’s Decade of Legal Woes to an End

​The South Korean Supreme Court’s ruling dispels uncertainty​ over Lee Jae-yong’s leadership as the tech giant faces challenges from tariffs and chip making rivals.

Handshakes or Airstrikes: What Does Israel Want in Syria?

For weeks, Israel has engaged in back-channel talks over a diplomatic agreement with the Syrian government. Its strikes on Damascus this week highlight a lack of strategic clarity.

Israeli Attacks Threaten ‘Chaos’ in Syria, Syrian President Says

President Ahmed al-Shara said the airstrike on Damascus threatened to escalate sectarian violence, in his sharpest criticism of Israel since he came to power.

Anti-Trump Bump Rekindles Support for Brazil’s President

Once called the planet’s most popular politician, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of Brazil faced long odds in next year’s election. President Trump’s tariffs are changing that.

Fire Consumes Shopping Mall in Iraq

Video verified by The New York Times showed the aftermath of the fire in the eastern Iraqi city of Kut.

‘Horrific Fire’ Kills at Least 61 at Iraq Shopping Mall

Local officials blamed shoddy construction and a lack of preparedness for the scale of the tragedy at the newly opened building.

Lauren Southern, Former Right-Wing Commentator, Says Andrew Tate Assaulted Her

Ms. Southern’s account of a 2018 encounter, made in a self-published memoir, adds to the allegations against Mr. Tate, the online influencer. “She is lying through her teeth,” Mr. Tate’s lawyer said.

China’s Aircraft Carriers Push Into Waters Long Dominated by U.S.

Recent drills near Japan reflect China’s ambitions to extend its navy’s reach and exert greater influence, in the Pacific and beyond.

German and U.K. Leaders Sign Mutual Defense Pact as U.S. Steps Back

The new treaty includes a pledge by both countries to regard a threat against one as a threat against the other, in the latest sign of European nations uniting amid growing instability.

A Year’s Worth of Mascara? Fans of Korean Beauty Stock Up as Tariffs Loom.

American consumers of Korean cosmetics and skin-care products are bulk buying, as President Trump threatens 25 percent tariffs on imports.

Tomorrowland Music Festival Is Still On After Blaze Wrecks Main Stage

Organizers of the major electronic festival in Belgium said it would continue as planned despite the destruction of its focal point.

Trump Has Promised More Tariffs on Mexico. What Happens Next?

President Trump has threatened to increase Mexico’s tariff rate to 30 percent starting Aug. 1, claiming the country hasn’t sufficiently tackled drug cartels.

African Nation Says It Will Repatriate Migrants Deported by U.S.

The Trump administration sent five deportees to Eswatini, an African kingdom, saying that their own countries would not take them. But Eswatini says it will send them home.

London’s Kew Gardens Will Renovate Iconic Glasshouses

The Palm House and the Waterlily House, two hulking greenhouses built in the Victorian Era, will close in 2027 for four years of major renovations.

Syria Agrees to Cease-Fire in Sweida After Israeli Attack on Damascus

Israel launched deadly airstrikes on Syria’s capital on Wednesday, and threatened to escalate unless Syrian government forces withdrew from Sweida, a southern province dominated by the country’s Druse minority.

Canada Moves to Block Chinese Steel Now Shut Out of the U.S.

Canada’s steel industry fears that Chinese steel facing steep tariffs in the United States will be sent north and overwhelm the Canadian market.

Stampede Near Aid Site in Southern Gaza Kills at Least 20 Palestinians

Gaza’s health ministry and the Israeli-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, the organization that operates the aid distribution site, reported that at least 20 aid seekers were killed as they waited for food on the outskirts of Khan Younis.

A Pompeii Mosaic, Taken by a Nazi Captain, Is Returned

The mosaic, which depicts a couple in an intimate bedroom scene, is among thousands of artifacts stolen from the ancient Roman city.

Israeli Airstrikes Target Syrian Defense Ministry

Multiple videos show the moment an Israeli missle hit the Defense Ministry and the surrounding area near the presidential palace in Syria’s capital, Damascus, on Wednesday.

A Father Braces for Life After a Plane Crash Took His ‘Everything’

His son and daughter-in-law brought love to his home and represented the family’s hope for a better life.

Israel Strikes Syrian Capital, Sending Warning to Government

Israel threatened to escalate attacks on Syrian government forces unless they withdrew from Sweida, a southern province dominated by the country’s Druse minority.

Russia Isn’t Sounding Rattled by Trump’s Ultimatum

Russian officials and commentators have shown little indication that Moscow is about to change course under new pressure.

U.S. Ambassador to Israel Visits Netanyahu’s Corruption Trial

A highly unusual appearance from Mike Huckabee comes as President Trump has called for the long-running legal case to be canceled.

Iceland Volcano System Erupts for 12th Time in 4 Years

The Icelandic Meteorological Office said that the eruptive fissure was about half a mile long but did not pose a threat to people or infrastructure.

At Least 20 Killed in Stampede Outside a Gaza Food Site, Aid Group Says

There were conflicting accounts from Palestinian and aid officials over what happened at the food distribution hub run by the Israel-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation.

Europeans Threaten to Reimpose Tough U.N. Nuclear Sanctions on Iran

“Snapback” sanctions will be triggered by the end of August if Tehran fails to make concrete progress to limit its nuclear program.

As Iran Deports a Million Afghans, ‘Where Do We Even Go?’

Afghans being forced out of Iran are grappling with an uncertain future in Afghanistan, where widespread poverty and severe restrictions on women and girls await.

Afghan Women and Girls Deported From Iran Fear ‘Coming Back to a Cage’

“Get ready to cope” was the message from an aid worker to women returning to Taliban rule in Afghanistan after their expulsion from Iran.

Migration Fears Turn Europe’s Borderless Dreams Into Traffic Nightmares

Germany’s new government imposed border checks to demonstrate toughness on migration, though crossings started slowing years ago.

Why So Many Afghans Have Been Forced Out of Iran

More than 1.4 million Afghans have been forced out of Iran since January amid a governmental crackdown. Elian Peltier, an international correspondent at The New York Times, reports from the Afghanistan-Iran border. There, he met with Afghans grappling with an uncertain future, as they return to a country with widespread poverty and severe restrictions on women’s and girls’ rights.

Iceland Volcano Erupts Again but Doesn’t Threaten Towns

An official said the eruption near Reykjavik, the 12th in four years from the same volcanic system, posed no threat to people or infrastructure.

Club Drugs Strain Health System on Ibiza, Spain’s Party Island

Drug-related calls from nightclubs are driving Ibiza’s ambulance services to collapse, health workers say. It’s the latest example of tensions in Europe over tourism.

Huckabee Calls Death of Palestinian-American in West Bank ‘Terrorism’

Mike Huckabee, the U.S. ambassador to Israel, demanded “accountability for this criminal and terrorist act,” referring to the killing last week of Sayfollah Musallet in the occupied territories.

A 900-Year-Old Typo May Unravel a Chaucer Mystery

The Tale of Wade, twice referred to in Geoffrey Chaucer’s poems, survives only in a tiny fragment. Two academics argue a scribe’s error deepened the confusion around it.

Israel Attacks Syria’s Military Amid Sectarian Clashes Between Druse and Bedouin Tribes

Israel launched several deadly airstrikes that targeted Syrian government forces in Sweida. The attack came as sectarian violence flared between Druse fighters and Bedouin tribal groups.

What to Know About the Fighting in Syria

Syria announced a cease-fire after deadly sectarian clashes in Sweida, near the Israeli border, and Israeli airstrikes on Damascus, the capital.

Police Arrest Far-Right Leader After Anti-Immigrant Riots in Spanish Town

Prosecutors said the local head of Deport Them Now, an anti-immigrant group, helped incite four days of violence that have rattled a town with a large North African community.

Aid Workers Were ‘Intentionally Killed’ in 2021 Incident, Charity Finds

The group accused Ethiopia’s government of failing to properly investigate the deaths, which took place in the Tigray region.

Men Who Cut Down Beloved Tree in England Get More Than 4 Years in Prison

The tree, a landmark that stood by Hadrian’s Wall in northern England, was found illegally cut down in 2023.

Netanyahu’s Ultra-Orthodox Allies Threaten His Coalition Government

Some of the prime minister’s political allies have quit over a proposal to make religious students serve in military, and more are threatening to do so.

U.K. Secretly Resettled 4,500 Afghans in Britain After Huge Data Breach

The government said that information about 18,000 Afghans was accidentally revealed in 2022. A legal order had prevented any reporting on the subject.

Trump’s Shift on Ukraine Is Good News for Europe, for Now

After European leaders stepped up military spending, President Trump aligned himself more closely with them on the war. But his tariff threats have left bruises.

Israel Stages Rare Attack on Syrian Government Forces

Israel intervened in sectarian violence in Syria and attacked the Iran-backed Hezbollah militia in Lebanon.

Indian Police Discover a Russian Woman Living in a Cave With Two Daughters

Officials said she had spent years in the country seeking spirituality and living among nature. But she faces deportation after overstaying her visa.

Ukraine Will Get U.S. Weapons in a New Way. Here’s What We Know.

NATO allies will buy arms, then give them to Ukraine, President Trump said.

Air India Crash Findings Prompt Inspections of Boeing Fuel Switches

Airlines in India, Singapore and South Korea were inspecting fuel control switches on their Boeing jets.

Blazes in Northern Ireland Recall an Old Message: You Are Not Welcome Here

A bonfire topped with an effigy of a migrant boat. Homes set alight. During the Troubles, similar tactics were used to target Irish Catholics in the territory.

Would Europe Actually Retaliate Against Trump’s Tariffs?

European Union officials have drawn up plans to impose levies on American imports, but questions abound about whether they would go through with them.

Australian Leader’s Bonhomie in China Belies Delicate Balancing Act

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is trying to deepen ties with China, his country’s biggest trading partner, while being under pressure from the United States.

Dozens Killed in Sectarian Clashes in Syria

The sectarian violence between Bedouin groups and militias from the Druse religious minority killed more than 50 people, according to a local health official and a monitoring group.

Trump Gives Russia 50 Days to Make Peace With Ukraine

President Trump, expressing frustration over feeling dragged along by President Vladimir V. Putin in peace talks, threatened Russia with “very severe tariffs” unless a deal is reached with Ukraine in 50 days.

Canadian Wildfire Smoke Triggers More Air Quality Alerts in Canada and U.S.

Smoke from wildfires in Manitoba, a Western province facing its worst fire season in 30 years, has created hazardous air quality conditions across Eastern Canada and the United States.

Dig for Children’s Remains Begins at Irish Home for Unwed Mothers

Experts are searching for the remains of hundreds of children who died at the institution run by Catholic nuns until 1961, including bodies disposed of in a disused sewage system.

Violence Threatens Syria’s Fragile Peace, Leaving More Than 50 Dead

The violence underscores the government’s challenge to assert nationwide control as ethnic and religious tensions simmer after the end of the civil war.

Zelensky Announces Plan for Major Government Shake-Up in Ukraine

An announcement by the Ukrainian president that he will seek to replace the prime minister with a loyalist came as the country faces battlefield setbacks and a souring mood.

BBC Ends Ties With ‘MasterChef’ Host Gregg Wallace After Investigation

The BBC said it would stop working with Mr. Wallace after dozens of sexual misconduct allegations were upheld.

Trump’s Threatened Tariffs Would Hobble Trans-Atlantic Trade, European Official Says

The bloc’s trade commissioner says the two sides were close to a deal before the president last week threatened to impose a 30 percent levy.

Plan to Indefinitely Displace Palestinians Threatens to Derail Gaza Truce

An Israeli proposal to force much of Gaza’s population into a small enclave is now overshadowing negotiations over a truce.

Chinese University Expels Woman for ‘Improper Contact’ With a Foreigner

The university published the student’s full name and said her behavior had “damaged national dignity.” The move prompted an online debate and accusations of sexism.

Trump Is Expected to Announce New Weapons Pipeline for Ukraine

Under the plan, other NATO countries would buy U.S.-made arms, then give them to Ukraine to defend itself against Russia. NATO’s secretary general was set to meet Mr. Trump on Monday.

It’s Paradise Lost as Climate Change Remakes Europe’s Summers

In peak vacation season, many of the continent’s most desirable getaways are becoming places to get away from.

It’s a Stunning Scottish Isle. Good Luck Getting On or Off.

With aging ferries delayed sometimes for days, life goes haywire on an island in the Outer Hebrides.

King Charles III Will Host Trump for U.K. State Visit in September

Buckingham Palace confirmed the dates of President Trump’s trip to Britain, which will be his second state visit.

Macron Lifts Military Spending: ‘You Have to Be Feared’

Freedom has never been so threatened, President Emmanuel Macron said, preparing France for an era in which it may no longer be able to count on the U.S.

South African President Opens Corruption Inquiry of Police Leader

The police minister was suspended amid allegations that he had protected figures with ties to a criminal syndicate, adding pressure on the country’s embattled government.

Children Killed in Israeli Strike on Water Point in Gaza, Officials Say

The Israeli military said that a “technical error” had caused a munition — intended for an Islamic Jihad militant — to land dozens of meters from its target.

Children Among at Least 10 Killed in Israeli Strike in Central Gaza, Officials Say

Israel’s military said a “technical error” had caused munition to land dozens of meters from its target. The victims were gathered near a water distribution point, health workers said.

France Announces Agreement to Give New Caledonia More Autonomy

There were violent protests against French rule in the semiautonomous Pacific territory last year. The agreement would create a new state within the French Republic.

American Allies Want to Redraw the World’s Trade Map, Minus the U.S.

Facing growing chaos, the European Union and numerous other countries are seeking to forge a global trading nexus that is less vulnerable to American tariffs.

Why Trump’s Abraham Accords Have Not Meant Mideast Peace

The 2020 agreements addressed diplomacy and commerce, not conflicts or the Palestinians. Predictions that the deals would produce regional peace were baseless, analysts say.

In Canada’s Northern Outposts, Rusting Relics Once Guarded Against Nuclear War

Strings of radars stretching across Canada were built to give early warnings of Soviet bombers coming over the Arctic. The region now faces a new era of militarization.

For Families of Air India Crash Victims, Report Brings No Closure

A preliminary assessment in last month’s disaster focusing on fuel being cut to both engines only deepened the mystery for people grieving loved ones.

Modi Wants More Indians to Speak Hindi. Some States Are Shouting ‘No.’

States worry that the imposition of Hindi, the main language of northern India, would wipe out their cultural heritage.

Rubio Visits Asia in Shadow of Trump’s Tariffs

Marco Rubio made his first visit to Asia as secretary of state. Edward Wong, a diplomatic correspondent for The New York Times, reports from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, to explain how President Trump’s tariffs have upset U.S. trading partners.

Timeline Details Final Seconds of Crashed Air India Flight

Investigators released a preliminary account of the crash, describing how the plane struggled after its fuel supply was cut.

Two Palestinians Are Killed in a West Bank Clash With Israeli Settlers

Palestinian authorities and family members said Israeli settlers beat and killed a Palestinian-American man. Israel said the violence began when Palestinians threw stones at Israeli civilians.

A Beloved Canadian Chocolate Bar Disappears From the Market

Neilson Jersey Milk may be the latest victim of multinational food companies’ strategy of promoting their global brands over domestic ones.

They Fled War in Ethiopia. Then American Bombs Found Them.

In April, U.S.-made bombs destroyed a detention facility that held Ethiopian migrants in Yemen, crushing bodies and shredding limbs. Amid official silence, the survivors are left wondering why.

A Landscape of Death: What’s Left Where Ukraine Invaded Russia

When Ukraine turned a corner of Russia’s Kursk region into a battlefield, it set in motion some of the war’s fiercest fighting. Our photographer documented the aftermath.

When It’s This Hot, ‘We Are Enduring, Not Living’

How one man gets by in the unbearable and inescapable heat of Pakistan’s biggest and most unlivable city.

How to Panic Italians? Jack Up the Price of Espresso.

Prices for coffee beans have risen, but in a country where coffee drinking is a ritual, customers demand cheap espresso. That has left coffee bars in a bind.

Fuel to Air India Plane Was Cut Off Before Deadly Crash, Report Says

A focus on the Boeing 787’s fuel switches in a preliminary assessment raised questions about the pilots’ actions, but much is still unknown about Flight 171.

Evidence Supports War Crimes Allegations in Darfur, I.C.C. Prosecutor Says

The International Criminal Court has “reasonable grounds to believe” war crimes and crimes against humanity were committed, the court’s deputy prosecutor said.

Trump Says NATO Countries Will Buy Weapons to Give to Ukraine

If the plan is finalized, it would allow critical aid to flow to Ukraine as it endures one of Russia’s heaviest assaults of the war.

Netanyahu Ends Washington Trip Without a Gaza Truce

Benjamin Netanyahu, the Israeli prime minister, met several times with President Trump, amid rising hopes of a cease-fire in Gaza, but there are still obstacles to a truce with Hamas.

Police Investigate Burning of Migrant-Boat Effigy in Northern Ireland as a Hate Crime

An effigy of a boat containing mannequins of migrants was set alight in the village of Moygashel on Thursday, in an incident condemned by political and religious leaders as racist and threatening.

Want to Understand Russia? Visit Dubai.

It’s a key refuge for Moscow’s wealthy, including the record producer Iosif Prigozhin. He insists he still loves President Vladimir V. Putin, no matter what you’ve heard.

Bodyguards Using Fitness App Revealed Locations of Swedish Leaders

Secret meetings and private holidays of the royal family and prime minister were inadvertently made public on Strava, which has raised security concerns in other instances.

Republicans Blame Canada for Wildfire Smoke ‘Suffocating’ the U.S.

Six members of Congress from Wisconsin and Minnesota have asked Canada to say how it plans to tackle the blazes and reduce the haze billowing south.

Germany Takes an Unassuming Approach to Tax Cuts, in Contrast to Trump

Chancellor Friedrich Merz will pass an early plank of his domestic agenda into law on Friday, grounded in classical economic arguments.

Good Vibes in Trump Trade Talks Haven’t Shielded Canada From Chaos

The country’s new prime minister, Mark Carney, has been called the “Trump whisperer,” and negotiations have been cordial and professional. But it’s been a wild ride.

Kurdish Fighters Burn Weapons in Step Toward Peace With Turkey

The disarmament of the P.K.K., a group that has battled since the 1980s for Kurdish independence, could end a conflict that has killed more than 40,000 people.

Cairo Telecommunications Building Hit With 2nd Fire in a Week

A blaze on Thursday at one of Egypt’s main telecommunications hubs was extinguished, days after a larger fire there killed four people and disrupted internet, transport and banking services.

As Trump Sows Tariff Confusion, Rules of Global Commerce Give Way to Chaos

Blunt letters dictating terms posted to social media and changes late in negotiations have left trading partners wondering what President Trump will do next.

Behind Trump’s Decision to Tax Brazil to Save Bolsonaro

Right-wing Brazilians wanted sanctions against the judge prosecuting Brazil’s former president. President Trump opted for something far bigger — tariffs.

How This River in Thailand Was Poisoned

Unregulated heavy rare earth mining in war-torn Myanmar is poisoning the Kok River in Thailand. Hannah Beech, a New York Times reporter based in Bangkok, spoke to locals about the negative effects.

Srebrenica, a Massacre Foretold, Still Casts Its Shadow

The town was supposed to be a “safe area,” protected by U.N. peacekeepers, but Serb forces massacred 8,000 Muslim men and boys there.

Vast Wildfires Force Manitoba to Declare Second Emergency This Year

The amount of land burned this year is on pace to be the most since 1994, as 100 blazes roared on Friday across the central Canadian province.

What to Know About the Rush for Rare Earth Metals in War-Torn Myanmar

In the chaos of war, there’s nothing to stop Chinese firms from ravaging the landscape and extracting the minerals, which end up in China.

The Wartime Mining Boom Exporting Rare Earths, and Toxins

Unregulated activity led by Chinese enterprises in conflict-ravaged Myanmar is creating an environmental calamity in neighboring Thailand.

At Least 13 People Died by Suicide Amid U.K. Post Office Scandal, Report Says

A public inquiry into the wrongful prosecutions of about 1,000 postal workers has uncovered more victims than previously known, according to a report.

Coal, the Lone Survivor of Canada’s Parliamentary Cat Colony, Dies

For decades, a semiofficial feline assembly outside Parliament was a major tourist attraction.

More Than a Dozen Killed in Israeli Airstrike Near Gaza Clinic

Civilians, including children, were waiting outside a health clinic to receive nutritional supplements in central Gaza on Thursday, when an Israeli strike hit.

What to Know About the New U.S.-Brazil Trade War

The fight is rooted in years of political history between President Trump and the last two presidents of Brazil.

Four More Rescued in Red Sea, as Houthis Vow to Keep Up Attacks

A total of 10 crew members have been rescued so far after Yemeni militants sank a Greek-owned cargo ship in the Red Sea.

U.K. Faces Rising Threat From Iranian Plots, Intelligence Committee Says

An official report warned that Iran was targeting dissidents and gathering intelligence on Jewish and Israeli targets in Britain.

England’s Sycamore Gap Tree, Felled by Vandals, Stands Again as Art

A nearly seven-foot piece of trunk will be featured in an art exhibit to honor the beloved tree. Hugging it is encouraged.

Israel Will Allow More Aid Into Gaza, Officials Say

The decision followed discussions with the European Union, which has pressed Israel to ease the dire humanitarian conditions for Palestinians in the territory.

Ukrainian Intelligence Officer Is Shot to Death in Kyiv Parking Lot

The victim’s unit played a key role in Ukraine’s surprise attack inside Russian territory last summer.

A Lethal Israeli Airstrike Hits Near a Gaza Aid Clinic

The attack struck near a facility run by an American aid organization as negotiators from Hamas and Israel wrangle over a potential new cease-fire agreement.

K-Pop Singer Sentenced to 3½ Years in Rape of Chinese Tourist

Taeil, a former member of the popular boy band NCT, and two acquaintances were jailed in a case that has provoked anger in South Korea.

Denmark Aims to Use Copyright Law to Protect People From Deepfakes

A pioneering bill would give citizens the right to demand that social media platforms remove digital forgeries of themselves.

Trump Seems to Be Warming to What Europe Wants for Ukraine: New Russia Sanctions

Flattery and pressure — coupled with President Trump’s growing dissatisfaction with President Vladimir V. Putin — have helped build momentum for new economic punishments.

Southern China and Hong Kong Brace for Floods and Fierce Winds from Danas

The authorities warned of possible flash flooding as the remnants of Typhoon Danas passed through the region. Hong Kong suspended schools for Friday.

Moo Deng, the Celebrity Pygmy Hippo, Turns 1

The young star celebrated her first birthday with a special fruit platter at the Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Thailand.

Russia Bombards Ukraine as U.S. Frustration Mounts

Kyiv was the main target of an hourslong assault that killed at least two people, officials said. The barrage came hours before the top American and Russian diplomats met.

At This Rodeo It’s Yahoo, Not Yeehaw

The Calgary Stampede, an event that started more than 100 years ago, has grown into one of the world’s most popular rodeos and a reflection of Western Canada’s culture.

How El Salvador Is Reaping Rewards From Trump’s Deportation Agenda

In exchange for jailing more than 200 deportees, El Salvador’s president, Nayib Bukele, has become a favorite of the Trump administration.

Maya Ruler’s Tomb Is Unearthed in Belize, With Clues to His Ancient World

A rare mosaic death mask made of jadeite and vessels in the shapes of an owl, a monkey and coatimundi were found with the ruler.

China Surveys Seabeds Where Naval Rivals May One Day Clash

Chinese research ships are studying the seas for science and resources, but the data they gather could also be useful in a conflict with Taiwan or the United States.

U.K. and France Sign First Nuclear Pact to Fend Off Threat to Europe

At a summit on Thursday, Prime Minister Keir Starmer and President Emmanuel Macron also announced a “one in, one out” pilot program on migrants crossing the English Channel.

Rubio Tells Top Russian Diplomat of Trump’s Frustration Over Putin’s War

The U.S. secretary of state met with his Russian counterpart on the sidelines of a gathering of Southeast Asian nations, where he also defended new U.S. tariff threats.

Mexico Sentences 10 Men Arrested at Cartel Ranch to 140 Years Each in Prison

The men were convicted of killing one person and disappearing two others at a ranch in Jalisco state, where the authorities found piles of shoes, clothing and hundreds of personal items.

Houthis Took Sailors Hostage After Attacking Ship, U.S. Says

The Yemeni militia, backed by Iran, said it had sunk a Liberian-flagged cargo ship in the Red Sea. Liberia said the attack killed two crew members.

Henry Mount Charles, Whose Castle Was a Mecca for Rock, Dies at 74

To preserve his Irish manor, he staged concerts on its grounds, drawing the likes of U2, Bruce Springsteen, Bob Dylan, Madonna, 50 Cent and the Rolling Stones as well as tens of thousands of fans.

Trump Pledges 50% Tariffs Against Brazil, Citing ‘Witch Hunt’ Against Bolsonaro

Tensions between the United States and Brazil have suddenly burst open. Brazil’s president promised to reciprocate against President Trump’s tariffs.

South Korea Arrests Impeached Ex-Leader for a Second Time

Former President Yoon Suk Yeol, already ​accused of insurrection, faced additional ​criminal charges after a special counsel expanded the investigation into his ill-fated declaration of martial law.

China Surveys Seabeds Where Naval Rivals May One Day Clash

The research ships are studying the seas for science and resources, but the information could also help China in a possible conflict with Taiwan or the United States.

Crews in Ukraine Extinguish Flames From Russian Attacks

The overnight strikes were mostly in central and western Ukraine, where the attacks seemed to target military sites.

A British Surgeon on What She Saw in Gaza’s Hospitals

Dr. Victoria Rose spent 21 days in the territory, treating people who were shot trying to get food and children with life-changing injuries from Israeli bombs.

حمله مرگبار اسرائیل به زندان اوین موجب خشم گسترده، از جمله میان مخالفان حکومت، شده است

حملات هوایی اسرائیل ۲۳ ژوئن به زندان اوین، از جمله به بیمارستان این مجموعه، آن را از نماد منفور ظلم و ستم به نماد جدیدی از فریاد اعتراضی علیه اسرائیل، حتی در میان منتقدان داخلی حکومت ایران، تبدیل کرده است.

Putin, Undeterred by Trump’s Words, Escalates His War Against Ukraine

The Russian leader is convinced that Moscow’s battlefield superiority is growing, and that Ukraine’s defenses may collapse in the coming months, according to people close to the Kremlin.

Israel Launches New Ground Incursion in Lebanon, Raising Fears for Truce

Israel has been conducting near-daily strikes against what it says are Hezbollah targets as the Iranian-backed group comes under pressure to disarm amid fears of a renewed war.

European Court Holds Russia Responsible for ‘Widespread’ Rights Violations in Ukraine

In symbolic rulings, Moscow was again blamed for the downing of Flight MH17 in 2014 and for an array of war-related human rights violations, including the transfer of Ukrainian children to Russia.

Canada Thinks Its Trade Talks With Trump Are Unique. Does That Matter?

Tariff negotiations between the two top trading partners are on a different track from those the U.S. is pursuing with other nations. But Canada may not get a better outcome.

Attack on Ukraine Comes as Trump Castigates Putin

The number of Russian drones and missiles in the barrage set a single-night record and underscored Ukraine’s need for weapons.

Umbrellas Optional? East Asia’s Monsoon Rains Are No Longer a Sure Thing

Parts of South Korea and Japan have had short rainy seasons this year. Scientists say that climate change has helped make the summer rains more unreliable.

In Rare Video, Jailed Kurdish Leader Declares an End to Armed Struggle

In the first footage of him to be released publicly in 25 years, Abdullah Ocalan said the P.K.K. insurgency against Turkey would be replaced by politics.

French Police Raid National Rally Offices Over Campaign Finances

The authorities said they were investigating whether the nationalist, anti-immigrant party broke France’s campaign-finance rules.

Philadelphia Union Reaches Deal to End Strike That Led to Trash Pileup

The city’s largest public sector union and the mayor reached a tentative deal, ending a work stoppage that led to piles of trash on the streets.

After Decades as Enemies, Syria and Israel Now Share a Common Foe

The longtime enemies have opened contacts, reflecting a power shift across a Middle East in which they have newfound common ground: antipathy for Iran.

Fire Rages Near Marseille

Flames burned on the outskirts of the French city on Tuesday, injuring over 100 people and prompting evacuations.

In a Good-Will Gesture, South Korea Returns Stranded Fishermen to the North

The fishermen’s boats had drifted into South Korean waters, officials said. The South’s new president has been trying to improve ties with North Korea.

Over 200 Children Hospitalized in China After School Serves Lead-Tainted Food

The kindergarten’s cooks used inedible pigments to decorate buns and cakes, the authorities said. Eight school officials and employees were detained.

Guatemala Closes Schools in Capital After Earthquakes

A 5.7-magnitude earthquake and its aftershocks near Guatemala City led to landslides that were reported to have killed at least two people.

Wildfire on Edge of Marseille Injures More Than 100, Officials Say

Firefighters worked through the night to prevent the blaze from entering France’s second-biggest city, and brought the wildfire under control on Wednesday morning.

Wildfires Add to Syria’s Scars

The country is experiencing its worst drought in decades, which has set the conditions for the blazes to scorch an area the size of Washington, D.C.

Map: 5.7-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Guatemala

View the location of the quake’s epicenter and shake area.

Dozens Are Killed as Antigovernment Protests Erupt Across Kenya

Simmering anger against President William Ruto’s government has boiled over into clashes between protesters and the police, who have deployed live rounds, tear gas and water cannons.

The Bayeux Tapestry, a British Masterpiece, Returns to England After 900 Years

The embroidered work, depicting the Norman Conquest of England in 1066, will go on display in London for the first time, on loan from France.

U.S. Botched a Deal to Swap Venezuelans Held in El Salvador for Americans

Secretary of State Marco Rubio and the U.S. envoy to Venezuela were both working on different deals and ended up at cross purposes.

In Pictures: Macron’s U.K. State Visit, From a Polite Kiss to a Lavish Royal Banquet

President Emmanuel Macron is on a state visit to Britain, the first by a French leader since 2008. His hosts are drenching him in pomp, pizazz and protocol.

I.C.C. Seeks Arrests of Taliban Leaders Over Persecution of Women

The arrest warrants, for Afghanistan’s leader and its top justice official, say the restrictions on women and girls are evidence of crimes against humanity.

Wildfires Rage in Parts of Spain and France After Recent Heat Wave

French and Spanish firefighters battled blazes that burned through thousands of acres for a second day. The fires followed a heat wave that dried out the terrain, creating fuel for wildfires, according to weather agencies and experts.

Attack on Cargo Ship in the Red Sea Kills 2 Crew Members

The incident occurred a day after Houthi militants in Yemen targeted another vessel, their first assault on shipping since President Trump announced a truce with them.

‘Playing the Man’: Global Diplomacy in the Trump Era Is All About Flattery

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel handed a letter to President Trump nominating him for the Nobel Peace Prize. But it’s not clear whether stroking the president’s ego has long-lasting effects.

Four Charged in Extremist Plot to Seize Land Near Quebec City

The men who were arrested have links to Canada’s military, and the police recovered a large cache of guns and explosives.

The Wild Russian Plot to Burn a London Restaurant and Kidnap Its Owner

Court proceedings revealed how a criminal gang in Britain was directed to target Yevgeny Chichvarkin, a dissident Russian who owns Hide, a Michelin-starred restaurant in Mayfair.

Trump’s U-Turn on Weapons Leaves Ukrainians Hopeful but Cautious

After President Trump’s announcement that the United States would send more military aid, some were grateful, others were skeptical, mindful of his seesawing policy.

How Do Israel and Hamas Negotiate in Qatar?

The ongoing presence of negotiators from Hamas and Israel in the Qatari capital, Doha, suggests that both sides are serious about clinching a deal.

Wildfires Burn Across Europe After Blistering Heat Wave

A blaze in southern France forced the closure of the Marseille airport, and weather agencies issued warnings for other parts of Europe where temperatures were expected to climb this week.

Man Dies at Milan Airport After Being Sucked Into Jet Engine, Official Says

The man was neither an employee nor a passenger. Milan Bergamo Airport did not say how he gained access to the taxiway where the plane was sitting.

Norman Tebbit, Conservative Force in Britain and Thatcher Ally, Dies at 94

He was a potential prime minister until he left high office to care for his wife, who was seriously hurt in a bombing by the Irish Republican Army.

Land Mines, a Cold War Horror, Could Return to Fortify Europe’s Borders

Five countries plan to revive the use of a weapon prohibited by treaty for more than a quarter of a century, hoping to strengthen their defenses against any Russian attack.

Deadly Flash Floods Sweep Away Nepal-China Bridge

Search and rescue efforts were underway to try to locate people missing after the monsoon-related disaster.

The Mexican Businessman Grateful for Trump’s Tariffs

A small company in northern Mexico had faced steep competition from China in making straps, plugs, fasteners, grommets, zip ties and clamps. Now, U.S. tariffs have driven a spike in his business.

The French Seaside Factory Trying to Break China’s Chokehold on Rare Earths

The continent wants to reduce the risks of depending so heavily on China for the valuable minerals. The question is how.

5 Israeli Soldiers Killed in Gaza, Military Says

Officials said the deaths occurred during combat in the north of the enclave but offered few other details.

Macron’s U.K. State Visit: A Carriage Ride, a Royal Banquet and a Power Lunch

President Emmanuel Macron’s state visit to Britain, which began Tuesday, is heavy on pageantry. But both he and Prime Minister Keir Starmer hope for practical results.

Two Brothers Come Face to Face in a Ruinous Civil War

Bloody conflict has splintered many families in Myanmar over the past four years. But for one set of siblings, a surprise reunion was joyful, if bittersweet.

What to Know About P.O.W.s in Myanmar’s Brutal Civil War

As the rebels have gained ground, they have detained thousands of prisoners of war. Their enemy, the junta, keeps few captives.

A Hotel Made Famous by Graham Greene Is a Victim of Haiti’s Violence

Haiti’s famed Oloffson Hotel, a cultural landmark and celebrity haven, was incinerated amid rising violence by gangs that control most of the country’s capital.

As Renewed U.S. Tariffs Loom, Emerging Economies Turn to One Another

With President Trump preparing to revive tariffs this week, some of the world’s biggest exporters are planning a future less dependent on trade with the United States.

Why Are Protesters in Mexico City Angry at Remote Workers?

Top concerns include the displacement of longtime residents as rents and food prices surge. Ire over the influx of well-heeled foreigners has been building for years.

European Commission’s Leader Faces No-Confidence Vote in Far-Right Challenge

Ahead of the vote on Thursday, Ursula von der Leyen, president of the commission, appeared before the European Parliament to defend herself against complaints about transparency.

Iran Carries Out Mass Expulsion of Afghan Refugees

About 800,000 people have been deported to Afghanistan, a desperately poor country, under an Iranian campaign that accelerated sharply in June.

Russia Confirms Death of Minister Hours After Kremlin Dismissed Him

Roman V. Starovoyt, the transport minister, had governed the Kursk region before Ukrainian forces occupied part of it in 2024.

‘Hallmarks of Institutional Racism’ Found in Police Killing of Aboriginal Man

A coroner said that she could not exclude the possibility that an officer’s racist attitudes contributed to the death of Kumanjayi Walker in 2019.

Indonesian Volcano Spews Ash 11 Miles High

Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki, on the southeastern Indonesian island of Flores, erupted for about six minutes on Monday morning, the national volcanic agency reported.

Typhoon Danas Strikes Taiwan

The storm left hundreds of thousands of homes without power and crushed the gate of a well-known temple in southwest Taiwan.

What’s at Stake as Netanyahu and Trump Meet in Washington

With the fighting in Iran over, President Trump is considering whether to pursue a new nuclear agreement with Tehran. He is also urging a new cease-fire deal to end the fighting in Gaza.

Indonesia Volcano Eruption Sends Ash Soaring 11 Miles High

The ash cloud above Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki on Monday was about four times taller than the one produced by an eruption there last month.

Looking Beyond the U.S. for Trade, Canada Begins Shipping Natural Gas to Asia

A tanker is headed to South Korea with a first shipment of liquefied natural gas from Canada, which hopes to reduce its export reliance on its neighbor.

Ukraine Turns to Fishing Nets to Catch Russian Drones

With their dense mesh, the nets can tangle drone propellers. It’s a simple but effective countermeasure that reflects how low-tech means can blunt high-tech weapons in the war.

Ukrainian Troops Struggle to Hold the Line on the Eastern Front

Kyiv is defending Kostiantynivka from Russian drone attacks. The embattled city is a gateway to Ukraine’s last major defense in the Donetsk region.

How the Assad Regime Built a Mass Grave in Syria

Months after President Bashar al-Assad’s regime was toppled, Charlie Smart, a reporter at The New York Times, traveled to a mass burial site in Syria to understand how the Assad regime hid the bodies of the people it had made disappear.

2 Dead and 500 Injured After Typhoon Danas Strikes Taiwan

Most typhoons come ashore on the island’s sparsely populated east coast, but Danas scraped its crowded western edge. Nearly 300,000 households had no power on Monday.

Australian Woman Is Convicted of Murder in Mushroom Poisoning Case

Three people died in 2023 after eating beef Wellington made by Erin Patterson, whose subsequent trial gripped the country.

An Apartheid-Era Torture Method Endures Among South African Police

A government led by freedom fighters who helped to liberate the country more than 30 years ago is now overseeing a police force accused of staggering abuses.

Why Are Police Officers in South Africa Torturing People?

A data analysis by The New York Times shows that a form of torture popular during apartheid endures in the country despite laws designed to eliminate it.

Israel’s Deadly Assault on Iran Prison Incites Fury, Even Among Dissidents

The June 23 airstrikes on Evin prison, including the hospital ward, have turned it from a hated symbol of oppression into a new rallying cry against Israel, even among the Iranian regime’s domestic critics.

How Europe Got Stuck Between Xi’s China and Trump’s America

European Union officials will spend July in talks with China. Tensions are high, hopes are low and stability is the end game.

Europe’s Dilemma: Build a Military Industry or Keep Relying on the U.S.

Europeans have agreed to pay more for arms and want to spend it at home. But can its manufacturers rush to compete with dominant U.S. firms?

Caught Between Tariffs and China, Mexico Adapts to an Unpredictable U.S.

Relying on Asian suppliers is no longer a safe bet for many factories in Mexico. Companies are racing to change, and they are being encouraged by the government.

With One War Over, Netanyahu Heads to Washington Amid Calls to End Another

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel is set to meet with President Trump on Monday as attention has turned from Iran to a cease-fire for Gaza.

He Was Killed in Police Custody. Kenyans Are Not About to Let It Go.

At the funeral for Albert Ojwang, protesters in Kenya said his death was a call to action for the country’s youth.

Australia Wants to Bar Children From Social Media. Can It Succeed?

A law that restricts social media use to people 16 and over goes into effect in December, but much about it remains unclear or undecided.

The Little Mountain Democracy That Sustains Tibet’s Refugee Nation

The exile government that was built by the Dalai Lama to preserve Tibetans’ cultural identity will be put to the test by his eventual succession.

Monks and visitors walking past prayer flags on Wednesday in Dharamsala.

Why the Dalai Lama’s Succession Is Complicated

Just before the Dalai Lama turned 90, he announced that his successor would be selected through the traditional process of reincarnation. Mujib Mashal, The New York Times’s South Asia bureau chief, explains why this process could increase tensions with China.

Khamenei Appears in Public for First Time Since Israel War Began

The long absence of Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, from public life had fueled speculation about his health and threats to his life.

As a Tourist Influx Makes Prices Soar, Hundreds Protest in Mexico City

The outrage reflects the growing difficulty of affording a city that has become a hot spot for Western immigrants.

Seine Reopens for Public Swimming After More Than a Century

A year after the long-polluted River Seine was cleaned for the 2024 Paris Olympics, French officials opened multiple sites for locals to go swimming.

You Can Swim in the Seine Again. Trust Me. I Just Did.

First, France cleaned the polluted river so that Olympians could swim there. Now, a year later, it is opening three sites for locals to plunge in.

Israel to Send Delegation to Qatar for Talks on Gaza Truce

The decision came after Hamas said it had responded positively to an American-backed cease-fire proposal. President Trump says he hopes for a truce as soon as next week.

Celebrating the U.S. in Canada During Turmoil in the Two Countries’ Relations

The annual Fourth of July party hosted by the U.S. ambassador to Canada occurred this year amid strained relations and resurgent Canadian patriotism.

An Isolated Iran Looks to BRICS for Allies, Testing a New World Order

The alliance of emerging economies hopes to offer a counterweight to the United States and other Western powers. But military strikes on Iran are testing its unity.

Carney’s ‘Build, Baby, Build’ Faces Pushback From Indigenous Groups

Prime Minister Mark Carney wants to fast-track nation-building projects to remake Canada’s economy. Indigenous groups want a seat at the table.

The Cost of Victory: Israel Overpowered Its Foes, but Deepened Its Isolation

It is more secure from threats than at any time since its founding. But the war in Gaza, and attacks on Iran and Lebanon, have undercut Israel’s standing among the world’s democracies.

A Lifetime After Fleeing the Nazis, They Tell Their Stories

Thousands of Jewish children fled to Britain and other European countries in the 1938-39 rescue mission known as the Kindertransport. Seven recall their journeys, and what came next.

Violence at Synagogue and Restaurant Unnerves Jews in Melbourne

Local leaders denounced the episodes, which both took place on Friday evening: arson at a synagogue and a disturbance at an Israeli eatery.

A Napoleon From Long Island Meets His Waterloo

An American war re-enactor earned the job of Napoleon for the 210th anniversary of the battle, despite his accent.

Pro-Palestinian Activists Lose Appeal Against U.K. Government Ban

The decision means that the group called Palestine Action will be banned as a terrorist organization in Britain while its full legal challenge to the ban plays out.

Hamas Says It Is Ready to Negotiate Truce Proposal

It was not immediately clear whether the group was demanding any significant changes to the plan for a 60-day truce, hostage-for-prisoner swaps and talks on a permanent end to the Gaza war.

Wildfires Sweep Syria’s Coast as Drought Strains Fragile State

Firefighting efforts have been hampered by the presence of mines and unexploded ordnance left over from the civil war, as the country grapples with the worst drought in decades.

British Fighter Jet Takes Unexpected Detour to India, and Is Embraced by Locals

A British F-35B has been stranded for weeks at an airport in southern India because of mechanical issues. The internet, and the region’s tourism agency, are having fun with it.

Man Attempts to Set Fire to a Melbourne Synagogue

None of the approximately 20 people who were inside the synagogue were injured in the attack, the latest in a surge of anti-Jewish acts in Australia.

As Fire Videos Compete With Beach Photos, Greeks Who Rely on Tourism Are Worried

More than 1,500 people were evacuated when a fire broke out on the southeastern tip of Crete, most of them tourists.

Rare Cloud Sends Beachgoers Running in Portugal

A dramatic “roll cloud“ spotted up and down the country’s central coast formed during a weeklong heat wave.

Nuclear Inspectors Leave Iran After Cooperation Halted With U.N. Watchdog

The withdrawal of international inspectors comes amid heightened concerns that Iran, battered by Israeli and U.S. strikes, may be driven to try to build a nuclear bomb.

Russia Targets Kyiv With Record Number of Drones and Missiles

President Trump said he “didn’t make any progress” after a call with President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia, hours before a barrage that Ukraine’s air forces said was the largest since the war started.

Heat Fuels Fire, Fish Deaths and Tensions Over Protests in Eastern Europe

Exceptionally high temperatures strained electricity systems as people sought air-conditioning, although many did not have that option.

Russia Hits Ukraine With Large Air Barrage Hours After Trump-Putin Call

It was the latest in a series of almost weekly large-scale missile and drone attacks. President Trump said he “didn’t make any progress” with President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia.

Nobel Prize-Winning Physicist Is Stripped of Dutch Citizenship

Thirteen years ago, Andre Geim took British citizenship to accept a knighthood. He has just learned he can no longer be a citizen of the Netherlands as a result.

Vietnam Aches for Its M.I.A.’s. Will America Stop Funding Science to Identify Them?

New breakthroughs in DNA analysis offer a chance to identify more of the lost from wars and disasters stretching back decades — if the U.S. helps.

How New DNA Science Could Help More Families of the Missing

Emerging methods are improving the ability to identify even highly degraded human remains.

Placing the remains of a fallen soldier in a grave.

U.S. Leaves Vietnam’s War Dead Unidentified

Damien Cave, the Vietnam bureau chief for The New York Times, takes us to a cemetery in northern Vietnam, where scientists are using innovative DNA analysis techniques to match unidentified Vietnamese soldiers with their living relatives before U.S.A.I.D. cuts defund the program.

Trying to Win at Doing Nothing, With a Crowd Watching

I spent 90 minutes attempting to empty my mind and slow my heartbeat at a “space out” competition. It was harder — and weirder — than I expected.

Fuel Tank Explosion Rocks Gas Station in Rome

A fuel tank exploded in an eastern neighborhood of Rome. Firefighters and police officers had already been called to the gas station after an earlier incident involving a truck.

A Competition That’s All About Nothing

The annual Space-Out Competition in South Korea was created to draw attention to the benefits of zoning out in a competitive society.

Explosion at Gas Station Booms Across Rome

Dozens of people were injured, including 10 police officers and a firefighter, officials said. The cause of the blast was not immediately clear.

Manila’s Returning Mayor Has a Mountain to Climb. It’s Made of Garbage.

Mayor Francisco Domagoso declared a state of emergency in the Philippine capital with piles of garbage left uncollected by contractors saying they had not been paid.

Why China Isn’t Lecturing Trump About His Costly Bill

Beijing has a history of warning Washington about the safety of its Treasury holdings. This time it may have reasons to stay silent, at least publicly.

Cooking With Love (and Lots of Beets) for the Front Line in Ukraine

This chef appeared on TV before joining the army when Russia invaded in 2022. Now he makes his borscht for troops instead of cooking show judges.

Teenage Aviator Detained After Landing in Antarctica, Chile Says

Ethan Guo, 19, had been documenting his attempt to fly solo to all seven continents on social media. He is no longer in custody but has no easy way to leave an island off Antarctica’s coast.

Russia Becomes First Country to Recognize Afghanistan’s Taliban Government

Afghanistan has remained largely isolated since the Taliban seized power nearly four years ago, despite subtle signs of increased cooperation with countries like China and India.

David Mabuza, South Africa’s Former Deputy President, Dies at 64

Hailing from a small, rural province, Mr. Mabuza had a remarkable rise to national power. But much of it came crashing down amid corruption allegations.

Mexico Hopes U.S. Will Deport Julio César Chávez Jr., Sheinbaum Says

The well-known Mexican boxer was detained by U.S. immigration agents in California on Wednesday, days after fighting a high-profile contest against the former YouTuber Jake Paul.

Hamas Has a New Leader in Gaza. His Next Test: Cease-Fire Talks.

The rise of Izz al-Din al-Haddad in the chain of command suggests the group will hold firm to its position demanding a total end to the war before releasing all remaining hostages.

How Los Angeles Police Officers Broke Protocols and Injured Protesters

A Times analysis of videos and interviews with police, protesters and legal experts found that officers misused 40-mm sponge rounds at immigration-raid protests.

Top Russian General Killed in ‘Combat Operations’ Near Ukraine

Maj. Gen. Mikhail Gudkov, promoted to deputy head of the Russian Navy just a few months earlier, died in an apparent Ukrainian strike.

Vatican Publishes a New Mass on Caring for the Environment

The Mass, along with other steps, show Pope Leo XIV and the Roman Catholic Church building on the environmental commitment of his predecessor, Francis.

How Syria’s Dictator Buried His Victims

A cemetery near Damascus was transformed into an industrial-scale mass grave for Syrians who opposed President Bashar al-Assad.

Tracking Heat Across Europe

See detailed maps of the latest temperature forecasts across Europe.

North Korea Opens Beach Resort, Hoping to Attract Foreign Tourists

The resort was on Kalma Beach, which South Korean media nicknamed ‘North Korea’s Waikiki.”

​North Korea Opens Seaside Resort With Fanfare but No Foreign Tourists

The Kalma Beach resort town, one of Kim Jong-un’s most ambitious projects aimed at attracting foreign tourists, may not draw the waves of visitors he wants.

Where Do Israel-Hamas Cease-Fire Negotiations Stand?

Talks for a two-month truce in Gaza appear to have stalled, with disagreements over aid distribution and unresolved questions about a permanent cessation of hostilities.

1,500 People Evacuated as Wildfire Rages on Greek Island of Crete

Most of those fleeing the blaze were tourists. Firefighters struggled against heavy winds to bring the flames under control.

Hundreds Evacuated on Greek Island of Crete as Winds Fan Wildfire

Hundreds of firefighters were working to put out a blaze on the popular island of Crete.

Israel and Syria in U.S.-Brokered Talks to End Border Conflict, Trump Envoy Says

Thomas J. Barrack Jr., the U.S. ambassador to Turkey, says Washington is facilitating the discussions and prioritizing economic development over nation-building in the Middle East.

Pope Leo Returns to Tradition: A Summer Break at a Papal Villa

For 400 years, most popes escaped the Roman summer in the hilltop town of Castel Gandolfo, Italy. Then Francis stopped going, leaving the town a bit bereft.

Diogo Jota, Liverpool Soccer Star, Dies in Car Crash at 28

Mr. Jota and his brother André Silva died in Spain, the authorities said. The crash came two weeks after the Portuguese player’s wedding.

The Site of the Jonestown Massacre Opens to Tourists. Some Ask Why.

Both American survivors of the mass suicide and murder and Guyanese have criticized the tour. But defenders say the site offers important lessons.

As a Nation’s Economy Slows, Some Say It’s No Time for a Free Lunch

Indonesia’s president promised free meals for every student in the country. But unemployment is rising, and some analysts say he’s making matters worse.

Once Russia’s Most Volatile Region, Chechnya Is Bracing for Succession

Amid rampant speculation about his health, Ramzan Kadyrov, the Kremlin-allied strongman who rules the region, has been noticeably absent from view, while grooming his teenage son for the future.

Seoul Is Going Easy on Its Lovebugs. Many People Want Them Dead.

Municipal workers in the South Korean capital region are responding to a summer infestation by spraying water, but residents wish they would break out the poison.

Lovebugs Swarm South Korea

Swarms of the harmless insects have descended on Seoul and nearby cities, leaving many residents frustrated with the infestation.

At Least 5 Dead and 29 Missing After Ferry Sinks Near Bali

The ship was carrying 65 people when it sank on its way to the Indonesian resort island, a popular tourist destination.

North Korean Tech Workers Infiltrating Companies Around World, U.S. Says

Using falsified and stolen IDs, prosecutors say, North Koreans secure jobs that help finance the regime by evading sanctions. They also steal corporate secrets, some related to military technology.

British troops firing at the French.

The organizers held their biggest re-enactment in a decade for the 210th anniversary of the battle, in Waterloo, Belgium.

Dalai Lama Announces He Will Reincarnate

The Dalai Lama, the spiritual head of Tibetan Buddhists, announced that the lineage would go on despite Chinese efforts to control the institution.

Argentina’s President Joins A.I.-Fueled Smear Campaign Against Journalist

Journalists face an increasing number of attacks from Argentina’s highest office, raising concerns about the undermining of press freedom.

Russia-Azerbaijan Tensions Soar, Threatening Moscow’s Influence

The rift, provoked by the deaths of two ethnic Azerbaijanis in Russian custody, was the latest in a series of spats that revealed a deeper diplomatic rift between the former allies.

Europe’s Heat Wave Persists, Moving Eastward

The heat wave moved toward Germany after affecting southwestern Europe, including Spain and France, earlier this week.

Pound Drops Amid Uncertainty Over U.K Finance Chief

Rachel Reeves, Britain’s chancellor, appeared visibly upset in Parliament as the prime minister was asked about her position. The British pound and government bonds dropped in value.

Iran Suspends Cooperation With U.N. Nuclear Watchdog

The decision means that international inspectors will not be able to oversee sites. Experts have warned that Tehran could revive plans to build a bomb.

Pause in U.S. Weapons Deepens Ukrainian Concerns as Russian Attacks Grow

The suspension includes air defense interceptors, and it will directly affect Ukraine’s ability to fend off escalating Russian air assaults.

The First Income Tax in the Persian Gulf Signals a Changing Economic Reality

A plan by Oman is being closely watched by other governments in the region that are preparing for a future beyond oil.

Israel Wants to Resume Truce Talks With Hamas Soon

Gideon Saar, the Israeli foreign minister, cited “positive signs” in the long-moribund cease-fire talks to end the war in Gaza and free the hostages held there.

Hundreds of Small Earthquakes Rattle Remote Islands in Japan

More than 800 tremors have shaken the southwestern Tokara Islands over the past 11 days, including a 5.6-magnitude quake on Wednesday.

In Rare Tribute to Slain Troops, Kim Jong-un Still Keeps Up Appearances

Through an event shown on North Korean state television, Mr. Kim also highlighted the sacrifices made for Moscow and the rewards he seeks.

Heathrow Shutdown Caused by Problem Left Unfixed by Power Company for Years

The fire at an electrical substation was caused by a short circuit in a part that hadn’t been properly maintained by National Grid, an official report found.

What to Know: How Will the Next Dalai Lama Be Chosen?

The Tibetan spiritual leader said that his lineage would continue, and that China would have no say about his successor.

Why the Dalai Lama Decided Not to Break From Tradition on His Successor

The aging spiritual leader is looking to prevent Beijing from taking advantage of a power vacuum. But there is pressure to preserve a core element of Tibetan Buddhism.

Top Iran Official Survived Israeli Strike

Rear Adm. Ali Shamkhani was seen struggling to walk with a cane at a funeral procession this weekend for military commanders killed in the 12-day war.

Anne Merriman, ‘Mother of Palliative Care’ in Uganda, Dies at 90

A medical doctor and former nun, she found an affordable way to expand palliative care in the developing world, bringing pain relief to poor, terminally ill patients.

Deadly Explosion at Factory in India

The Monday blast at a pharmaceutical factory set off a fire in the southern Indian state of Telangana, killing at least 36 people and injuring another three dozen, officials said.

Denmark Begins Drafting Women as Russian Threat Looms

The Nordic country for the first time has extended a lottery for compulsory military service to women in its latest move to expand its armed forces.

Macron and Putin Discuss Iran and Ukraine in Rare Call

It was the two leaders’ first call since 2022, and the Russian president’s first with any major European leader since last year.

U.K. Prime Minister Endures Biggest Rebellion of Leadership Over Welfare Cuts

A bill to cut the cost of Britain’s social welfare system passed a hurdle in Parliament on Tuesday, but only after Prime Minister Keir Starmer made significant concessions.

As U.S. Warms Ties With Syria, What Does It Expect?

President Trump signed an executive order this week lifting most sanctions on Syria. Ahead of that action, U.S. officials laid out expectations from the new government in Damascus.

Explosion at Indian Pharmaceutical Factory Kills 36

It was not immediately clear what led to the blast at a factory near Hyderabad, but officials said initial clues suggested a pressure buildup in a dryer system.

Denmark Extends Military Conscription to Women

Women volunteers currently in the Danish armed forces said that some may “be surprised and like it a lot more than they probably think they would.”

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3 Managers Arrested Over Deaths at U.K. Hospital Where Lucy Letby Worked

People who were managers when Ms. Letby was convicted of killing babies were arrested on suspicion of manslaughter by gross negligence.

Britain’s Royal Train, Once a Symbol of Luxury and Modernity, Is Being Retired

Specially commissioned private rail cars have transported the royal family around the country for over 150 years, beginning with an initially trepidatious Queen Victoria.

In an Attack at Sunset, Israelis Set a Palestinian Village Ablaze

The violence last week in Kafr Malik, in the West Bank, comes amid a surge in assaults by Israeli settlers. It also set off a chain of violence in the area.

Algerian Court Upholds 5-Year Sentence for Writer, Angering France

The conviction of Boualem Sansal, an outspoken French and Algerian writer, has worsened tensions between the countries.

Top Russian General Convicted in High-Profile Corruption Case

Timur Ivanov, a longtime deputy defense minister, was sentenced to 13 years in a penal colony, according to the Russian state news agency Tass.

Netanyahu and Trump Plan to Meet Next Week

The Israeli prime minister’s expected visit to the United States comes as the cease-fire with Iran may create new momentum for a truce in Gaza.

How Wimbledon Is Tackling Its Hottest Opening on Record

With 6,700 refillable water bottles, “shade mapping” and ice packs, the world’s oldest championship tennis tournament is taking Britain’s heat wave seriously.

Under a Drone-Swarmed Sky: Surviving in Eastern Ukraine

Towns and troops long accustomed to merciless bombardment are adjusting to an even denser pattern of attacks.

92-Year-Old U.K. Man Gets Life Sentence for 1967 Rape and Murder

Ryland Headley was convicted this week in the killing of 75-year-old Louisa Dunne. The police used DNA evidence to solve what had been one of Britain’s oldest cold cases.

China Bans Some Portable Batteries From Flights as Safety Concerns Grow

Airlines and governments around the world have tightened restrictions on the devices after a series of accidents. The ban in China has caught some travelers off guard.

Video Shows Drone Rescuing Stranded Man During Flood in China

Unmanned aerial vehicles are playing an increasing role in transporting supplies, and even people.