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As Wildfires Plague Europe, Scotland Races to Save a Cherished National Park
As Europe’s climate warms, even moorlands and forests in the Cairngorms, in the Scottish Highlands, have fallen victim to rapidly spreading flames.
How Climate Change and Tariffs Help China Raise More Cattle
As increased rain makes grasslands and cornfields possible in areas that once were deserts, the world’s largest beef importer is becoming more self-reliant by expanding domestic h…
U.S.-Saudi Attack on Iraqi Militias Risks Drawing Them into War
Iran-aligned militias in Iraq were under growing pressure to disarm, but the latest strikes may embolden them to get more deeply involved in the war.
New Strikes Engulf More Countries in the Iran War
President Trump threatened retribution after Iran fired missiles at U.S. military bases in Jordan. Strikes by U.S. and Saudi warplanes on Iranian-linked militias in Iraq were a fu…
New Strikes Engulf More Countries in the Iran War
President Trump threatened retribution after Iran fired missiles at U.S. military bases in Jordan. Strikes by U.S. and Saudi warplanes on Iranian-linked militias in Iraq were a fu…
Two Tankers Hit in Apparent Drone Strike in Egypt
An explosion at a port on Egypt’s Mediterranean coast set fire to two ships, including a U.S. gas storage tanker, according to maritime tracking firms.
The Summer That Broke Europe
Record heat and wildfires are devastating the continent, and scientists warn the climate crisis is getting worse.
Saudi Arabia’s Strikes in Iraq Mark Entry Into U.S.-Iran War.
The kingdom’s defense ministry said airstrikes in Iraq targeting Iran-backed militias were in retaliation for attacks on Saudi oil facilities this week.
What to Know About Iraq’s Militias
At least 20 fighters of the Popular Mobilization Forces, an umbrella group of Iraqi militias with ties to Iran, were killed in a wave of U.S. and Saudi airstrikes.
What to Know About Iraq’s Militias
At least 20 fighters of the Popular Mobilization Forces, an umbrella group of Iraqi militias with ties to Iran, were killed in a wave of U.S. and Saudi airstrikes.
Canada’s Answer to Trump’s Tariffs: More Energy Deals With Europe
The Carney government’s agreement with a German natural gas company will also reduce Europe’s dependence on a Qatari supply made more uncertain by war.
St. Mary’s, Newfoundland, Will No Longer Reek of Rotten Fish Sauce
In Newfoundland, 20-year-old smelly sludge will finally be removed.
As Trump Squeezes Cuba, He Plans to Send Cuban Deportees to Uruguay
The State Department under Secretary of State Marco Rubio has deported Cubans to Africa. Now it’s negotiating with a South American country.
Hezbollah Attacks Strategic Area in Southern Lebanon, Israel Says
The Israeli military said the Iran-backed militant group had used an explosive drone to target one of its vehicles on a strategic ridge, raising fears of a renewed escalation.
Israel Strikes Mosque in Gaza City
The Israeli military accused Hamas of using the mosque to store weapons. The Hamas-run government’s media office said Israel’s claims aimed to justify its attacks on mosques.
BTS Won’t Enter Music From Comeback Album for Grammy Awards
The group’s decision comes a month after the Recording Academy announced five new award categories, including one for Best Asian Pop Music Performance.
Iran War Live Updates: U.S. and Saudi Airstrikes Drag More Countries Into Fighting
Global oil prices jumped on Wednesday after the U.S. and Saudi Arabia said they had carried out joint airstrikes on Iranian proxies in Iraq.
Wildfires Slow in France and Spain, but Worse May Be Ahead
Firefighters have contained vast fires in both countries, but winds are high and temperatures rising. Spain’s prime minister said the next 12 hours would be “decisive.”
Russia Charges Telegram’s Founder Pavel Durov With Facilitating Terrorism
The charges against Pavel Durov reflected an ongoing fight over one of the most popular messaging and media apps in the country.
Summer of Heat, Fires and Storms Is a Reckoning for Europe on Climate
The continent is experiencing some of its biggest fires and highest temperatures ever. Residents are fleeing, leaders are struggling to respond and “it will get worse,” one climat…
The Cuban Throwing Parties to Fight for Political Change
David González has suddenly become the host of Havana’s hottest parties amid its energy crisis. Can he turn them into a movement?
A Movie Night in Cuba’s Blackout
Amid the energy crisis caused by the Trump administration’s oil blockade of Cuba, our correspondent Jack Nicas visits a children’s movie night in a Havana neighborhood made possib…
What to Know About Project Sunrise, a 22-Hour Nonstop Flight Between London and Sydney
Qantas plans to launch the world’s longest commercial flight next year from Sydney to London, using specially manufactured Airbus jets.
Moroccan Man’s Death While Restrained By Police Reverberates Across Italy
Abderrahim Fakir died after police officers pinned him to the ground. His death has evolved into a broader standoff over the treatment and role of immigrants in Italy.
Some Jordanians Demand that American Troops Leave the Kingdom
Hundreds of political, legal and other figures signed a public letter warning that Jordan’s close alliance with the United States poses a risk.
Some Jordanians Demand that American Troops Leave the Kingdom
Hundreds of political, legal and other figures signed a public letter warning that Jordan’s close alliance with the United States poses a risk.
Amid Myanmar’s Civil War, the Rich Seek Parties and ‘Positive Vibes Only’
The lifestyles of the wealthy in Myanmar — nightclubs, caviar and trips abroad — have been largely untouched by years of deadly conflict.
Amid Myanmar’s Civil War, the Rich Seek Parties and ‘Positive Vibes Only’
The lifestyles of the wealthy in Myanmar — nightclubs, caviar and trips abroad — have been largely untouched by years of deadly conflict.
Some Northern Ireland Loyalists Embrace an Anti-Immigrant Ideology
Northern Ireland’s Protestant loyalists have long felt their identity was under siege. Now anti-immigrant ideology has found a new toehold here.