Pope Leo Warns of Risks From A.I. in 42,300-Word Encyclical

The document marks a powerful foray by the leader of the Roman Catholic Church into the debate about the misuse or overuse of artificial intelligence.

Trump’s Pressure Had Little Effect on Iran’s Terms for a Peace Deal

President Trump had sought to force Tehran to accept American demands for a peace deal with a mixture of threats and military operations.

A deal with the U.S. would be preliminary and focused on ending the war, an Iranian official says.

Pope Leo Has Released an Encyclical About A.I. Why Is That Important?

Leo XIV issued his thoughts about artificial intelligence in the modern world using a centuries-old form of papal communication called an encyclical.

One of Madagascar’s Oldest Sacred Trees Is Slowly Dying

In a forest in Madagascar, the demise of a centuries-old baobab points to the fraying of a fragile ecosystem.

A City in the Kill Zone

Little is left of Kostiantynivka, a city on the front lines. Rescuers risk their lives to ferry out the few who remain.

The Oscars Start at Cannes

Glamorous and a touch old-fashioned, the French film festival increasingly defines what Hollywood celebrates each year.

Rubio Says U.S.-India Ties Are Strong, Despite Fury Over Trump’s Actions

In New Delhi, Secretary of State Marco Rubio tried to explain why President Trump has pushed aggressive trade and immigration policies affecting India and Indians in the United St…

Rubio Rebukes Hezbollah Chief Over Call for Lebanese to ‘Take to the Streets’

The militant leader, in a speech, had criticized the Lebanese government for engaging in direct talks with Israel.

Rubio Says Details on Iran Nuclear Program Still to Be Negotiated

The Secretary of State said the United States was prepared to begin those talks if Iran opens the Strait of Hormuz as part of an apparently emerging deal on the war.