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Hard-Liners in Iran Want to Keep Fighting America
With much of their leadership killed in the war, Iran’s conservatives have sought to fill the void and intensify the fight against the United States.
Inside Herat, Where a Taliban Campaign Targets a Cosmopolitan Outpost
Afghanistan’s leader has exerted full control over a city that once enjoyed looser social norms, even under Taliban rule.
Trump Sought an Iran War Exit. Putin Pushed On in Ukraine. Now Both Are Stuck.
The Iran and Ukraine wars underline the common limits of military force in achieving political ends, but also the differences between a dug-in Russian president and a vacillating …
Typhoon Bavi Hits China, Causing Evacuations, Floods and Flight Delays
Typhoon Bavi made landfall in China after killing 17 in the Philippines, skirting Japan and hitting Taiwan. At its largest, the storm was about the width of France.
As India Erases Its Colonial Past, Delhi’s Elite Feel Targeted
India’s government wants to shut down Delhi’s Gymkhana Club, which the prime minister calls a vestige of colonialism. Some members suspect a different motive.
How Putin Turned Japan Into a Den of Spies
Operating out of a Tokyo high-rise, a military intelligence unit finds the high-tech equipment that Russia needs to wage war.
Oil Prices Set for More Volatility After Latest Iranian Attack in Strait of Hormuz
Crude oil prices jumped above prewar levels this week, demonstrating Iran’s capacity to move energy prices by projecting power in the Strait of Hormuz.
Toronto Police Search For Active Shooter After 2 Killed at Street Festival
The shooting disrupted a weekend Latino celebration where hundreds had gathered on Saturday evening.
Videos Shed Light on Pursuit Before ICE Killing in Houston
Surveillance footage obtained by The Times shows ICE agents driving aggressively in unmarked vehicles, but the moment of the fatal shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo remains murky.
A Wildfire Killed 12 People in Southern Spain. Here’s the Latest.
Officials said more than 20 people were still missing because of the fire, one of the deadliest in Spain’s history. Most of those confirmed to have been killed were from Belgium o…
Boat Carrying Dozens of Tourists Capsizes in Vietnam
A speedboat carrying 36 people overturned near the island of Phu Quoc in southern Vietnam. Local media reported that 15 people had died and that the others had been rescued.
Iran’s Top Diplomat in Oman for Talks on Strait of Hormuz
The Iranian foreign minister landed in Muscat on Saturday. A standoff over the strait this week set off heavy clashes between the U.S. and Iran.
Gravitational Pull
We think and dream and fuss and project entire worlds into existence. Meanwhile, the earth’s orbit continues and the sun goes on shining.
Inside the Canadian Lab Burning Down Buildings to Save Them
At the national fire safety facility in Ottawa, scientists and engineers are increasingly focused on the threat from the forest.
England and Norway, Old Friends, Resurrect a Rivalry for the World Cup
Along with historic and diplomatic ties, England’s club soccer teams have loyal fans in Norway. On Saturday, supporters will have to pick a side.
Hot Weather Sets Off Scramble for Outdoor Swimming in London
In an ever hotter city, the competition for pools is fierce. Some swimmers are turning to ponds and canals, which come with their own problems.
Israel Struck an Iranian Steel Facility. Was It a Valid Military Target?
During the war, Israel attacked Iran’s steel plants, saying they provided forces with revenue and the means to make weapons, but it also hurt the civilian economy.
Man Arrested in Killing of U.K. Ex-Lawmaker Is Released
The police said the 26-year-old was no longer part of the investigation into the death of Ann Widdecombe and urged anyone with information about the crime to come forward.
U.S. Citizen Tests Positive for Ebola in Democratic Republic of Congo
The American works for a humanitarian organization in Congo, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said.
‘They Don’t Need People’: The Workers Left Behind by China’s Robot Drive
For out-of-work factory workers in Kunshan, a region made rich by electronics manufacturing, a park is the only place to go.
Trump Tried to Block Canada’s New Bridge to Detroit. It’s Opening Anyway.
A deal ended the Trump administration’s blocking of a new bridge that will ease congestion at the busiest trade corridor between the United States and Canada.
Ten Killed in Plane Crash on the Bahamas’ Largest Island
The crash occurred as the country celebrated its independence from Britain.
Mexico to File Criminal Complaints in U.S. Over Immigrant Deaths
The nation’s president vowed to go “beyond diplomatic notes” after a U.S. immigration agent fatally shot Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, a Mexican man, in Texas this week.
Royal Rapprochement: Harry and Meghan Pay a Rare Visit to the King and Queen
Friday’s visit to King Charles and Queen Camilla signaled a détente in relations with Prince Harry and his wife, who renounced their royal titles and moved to the United States in…
Trump Cuts Habitat Protections for Endangered Species
The move could open up habitats to drilling and mining, and hasten the demise of many imperiled animals, experts say.
Sexual Assault and Killing of Girl Set Off Days of Protest in West Bengal
After promising to improve safety for women in the Indian state, the party of Prime Minister Narendra Modi is facing public anger after the death of an 11-year-old girl.
Museum Spreads 800 Pounds of Peanut Butter in Tribute to Dutch Artist
An installation honoring the artist, Wim T. Schippers, features a 270-square-foot hexagon spread on the floor of a museum in Rotterdam.