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Ukraine Takes the War to Russia
Kyiv’s aim is simple: Put enough pressure on President Vladimir Putin that he agrees to end the war. Will it work?
Sea Hawk Helicopter Makes Emergency Landing in Arabian Sea, Navy Says
Three crew members were rescued, though a fourth remained missing. There is no indication that the landing was caused by “hostile action,” the Navy said.
Celebrating the World Cup, the English Ask: Who Owns the Flag?
The national flag of England, a white banner with a bold red cross, has been displayed by soccer fans during the World Cup. But it has caused tension over whom, and what, it is me…
As Earthquake Death Toll Mounts, Venezuela Grapples With Recovering and Burying Bodies
As the death toll mounts, thousands of bodies have overwhelmed Venezuela’s forensic system, turning a seaport into a temporary morgue.
Bombings in Greece target governing party members, officials say
A candidate for Parliament for the New Democracy party was injured in one of the bombings in the city of Thessaloniki, as were her parents, the police said.
Catholic Group Consecrates 4 Bishops, Risking Break With Vatican
The traditionalist Society of St. Pius X went ahead with the ceremony, even after the Vatican warned it would result in the bishops’ excommunication.
U.S. and Iran Set to Hold Indirect Talks After Trading Attacks: What to Know
Negotiators are in Qatar for indirect talks and ship traffic has risen in the Strait of Hormuz, even as Tehran and Washington remain far apart on key issues. Here’s what to know.
3 People Die During World Cup Celebrations in Mexico City
A man, 44, and two women, ages 19 and 48, died from asphyxiation, the authorities said, as crowds celebrated the Mexican team’s victory over Ecuador.
Trump Suggestion of a Syrian Crackdown on Hezbollah Confounds Many in Mideast
During peace talks, President Trump repeatedly floated the idea that Syria could help subdue Hezbollah in Lebanon. The proposal revived bitter memories.
Unfamiliar With Bosnia and Herzegovina? What to Know Before It Faces the U.S.
A country has two names, a long history and, this year, a pretty darn good soccer team.
After Venezuela Earthquakes, Deportees from the U.S. Are Missing or Found Dead
Many of the 146 Venezuelans deported from the United States the day the earthquake struck are feared dead.
A Risky Burial in the Heart of an Ebola Outbreak
Safe interment is critical to containing the deadly disease, but in recent days around one Congolese town, that was not always being done.
A Town in Quebec Is the First Governing Body to Adopt the Universal Declaration of the Rights of Trees
Terrasse-Vaudreuil has adopted a resolution to protect trees, which its mayor called “indispensable allies,” as living beings.
Why Are So Many Cubans Migrating to Guyana?
Guyana, a tiny, oil-rich, English-speaking South American country, has become a destination for Cubans fleeing desperate conditions. We traveled to the capital, Georgetown, to to …
How War Takes Its Toll on Ukraine’s Pregnant Women
Bombings, blackouts and displacement compound maternal anxiety. Still, many women persevere. “We must bring new life,” one said.
Turkey as a Tango Destination? A Reporter Was Living That Story.
A Times journalist profiled Istanbul’s thriving tango scene after finding herself transformed by the dance.
Archaeologists Find Maya Monuments Off the Beaten Path. Way Off.
Scientists drove ATVs for miles and then hiked miles more through dense forest to reach a site untouched by looting on Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula. They named it Minanbé, meaning “…
Driver Is Reported Dead Days After Plowing Into World Cup Fans in Mexico
The episode appears to the most significant violence after wins by the Mexico national team, which has drawn huge crowds onto streets across the country.
Beaver Statue Honoring the United States Is Smashed in Toronto
One of dozens of statues of Canada’s national animal, part of a public art installation for the World Cup, was destroyed. It was the one wearing stars and stripes.
Aid Workers in Venezuela Fear Disease Outbreaks After Twin Quakes
Health care workers worry that illnesses like cholera could spread in areas where clean water was already in short supply, and last week’s earthquakes destroyed water systems.
Trump Officials Sideline Machado, Venezuela’s Opposition Leader, Over Earthquake Response
A bid by María Corina Machado, the Nobel Peace Prize winner, to return to earthquake-battered Venezuela has angered U.S. officials focused on recovery and stability.
The Two Mexico Cities Fighting for Claim Over Soccer’s Origin
Mineral del Monte, a small former mining town that became a tourist destination partly because of its Cornish influence, claims that soccer in Mexico started there. Well, so does …
China’s Plan to Save Jobs From A.I.
As it embeds the technology in every industry, China is thinking about how to keep humans employed.
Venezuela’s Maduro Accused in Lawsuit of Authorizing Police Killings
Five families whose loved ones were killed during a deadly police campaign have sued the former Venezuelan leader in U.S. court in Brooklyn.
World Cup Loss Dominates German News, Displacing Even a Mass Shooting
A day after a deadly attack in northern Germany, the news media’s attention largely shifted to the country’s poor performance at the World Cup.
Shortages of Rescue Equipment Hampered Venezuela’s Earthquake Response
Residents appealed for excavators, generators and specialized rescue tools as civilians have stepped in to supply crews working through the rubble.
After U.S.-Iran War, Oman Is Said to Propose Strait of Hormuz Fee Plan
Under the proposal, Iran and Oman would collect payment for ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, according to officials and diplomats with knowledge of the matter.
The 1968 Pact on Shipping Routes in the Strait of Hormuz That Iran Is Rejecting
For decades, a maritime agreement negotiated by Iran and Oman has governed the main pathways through the strait.
Parcel Bomb Explodes in Monaco, Injuring 3
The blast seriously injured three people, including a child, according to the authorities, who said the assailant was on the run.
More Than 1 Million Migrants Apply for Legal Status in Spain
Since late April, the Spanish government has allowed undocumented migrants a path out of legal limbo, making Spain a beacon to the global left.