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What to Know About the Drones That Have Been Crossing Into Romania
The strike on Friday, near the Ukrainian border, was the first to injure civilians in Romania, officials say. But drones from the nearby war have been a growing threat.
After New Push by the Bolsonaros, U.S. Labels Brazilian Gangs as Terrorist Groups
Following through on threats, the Trump administration has designated Brazil’s two largest drug gangs as terrorist groups.
Romania Says It Could Invoke NATO’s Article 4. What Would That Do?
The clause in NATO’s founding treaty is an “instrument” Romania can use, the foreign minister said after a drone, alleged to be Russian, wounded two civilians.
Europe Is Edging Closer to a Trade War With China. Here’s Why.
As cheap goods pour in, threatening the continent’s manufacturing sector, a search for solutions is becoming increasingly urgent.
No, Not That Georgia. A.I. Compounds a Nation’s Identity Woes.
Online queries are more likely to turn up references to the U.S. state — a problem for the republic in the Caucasus and its people. But a move to drop the name “Georgia” has lost …
Court in Kenya Suspends Plans for U.S. Ebola Quarantine Unit
The order came after U.S. officials said that a 50-bed facility was being established in the African country to house American citizens exposed to the virus.
France’s Far Right Has 2 Leaders. They Don’t Always Have One Voice.
Marine Le Pen and her protégé, Jordan Bardella, lead presidential polls. They are united on curbing immigration but split recently on economic policy.
Italian Police Uncover Dead Mob Boss’s $230 Million Business Empire
When Matteo Messina Denaro died in 2023, many of his secrets died with him. That began to change with a tip about a wealthy Sicilian woman’s significant assets in a tiny European …
A Draft U.S.-Iran Plan Is Said to Be on the Table. Here’s What to Know.
U.S. and Iranian officials say they are closing in on the terms of a preliminary agreement. Yet sticking points, particularly over the Strait of Hormuz, remain.
Netanyahu Says Israel Will Control 70 Percent of Gaza, Squeezing Hamas
Israel’s military continues to conduct strikes and seize territory despite a cease-fire with Hamas. Many of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s supporters see the war as unfinishe…
Israel to Cut Ties With U.N. Chief Over Its Inclusion on Sexual Violence Blacklist
The United Nations secretary general, António Guterres, told Israel there had been an “increasing number of cases” of sexual violence against Palestinian detainees, according to a…
In Strait of Hormuz Standoff, U.S. and Iran Deploy Economic Warfare
The American blockade and Iran’s control of the Strait of Hormuz have created a stalemate that is neither peace nor raging conflict, with both sides attempting economic strangulat…
A.I.’s Big Next Step
Three major companies are planning to go public with share sales in the coming months. They could be some of the biggest market debuts in history.
The Man Turning the Cockroach Into a Gen-Z Movement in India
Abhijeet Dipke’s “Cockroach Janta Party” has emerged as the unexpected voice of young people feeling let down by the government and struggling to find jobs.
Austrian Man Convicted of Planning Attack at Taylor Swift Concert in Vienna
Prosecutors said the defendant plotted in 2024 to set off a bomb outside the concert, which was later canceled. He and another man were also convicted on separate terrorist charge…
The U.S. re-sanctioned a U.N. legal expert critical of Israel.
Just a few days ago, a U.S. court ordered the Treasury Department to suspend its penalties on Francesca Albanese, whose work on Israel has drawn accusations of antisemitism.
U.S. and Iran Move Toward Arrangement to Reopen the Strait of Hormuz
President Trump has yet to sign off on an emerging agreement that would extend the cease-fire while they negotiate nuclear and other issues.
Israel Strikes Beirut, Expanding Offensive in Lebanon
It was the first attack by Israel on the Lebanese capital in weeks and could complicate efforts by the United States and Iran to agree to a peace deal to end the war in Iran.
Carney Says That Canada’s Distancing is Good for U.S. in New York Speech
Speaking in New York, the Canadian prime minister called for a new relationship between Canada and United States.
Iran War Live Updates: U.S. and Iran Trade Strikes, Further Threatening Negotiations
The U.S. military said Iran had launched a ballistic missile toward Kuwait. Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said it had targeted an unspecified U.S. base in retaliation for earlier st…
In Argentina, U.S. Tech Billionaire Peter Thiel Finds An Escape
The billionaire’s new roots in Argentina are said to be partly motivated by concerns about the future of the United States and shared beliefs with Argentina’s right-wing leader.
Fire at School Dormitory in Kenya Kills at Least 16
Another 79 students were injured in the blaze, which was the latest in a series of deadly fires at schools in the country in recent years.
Pressure Grows on Spain’s Leader After Police Raid His Party Office
After a judge accused his party of corruption, Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez of Spain has faced mounting calls to resign.
YouTuber Defamed Movie Star Using A.I., South Korean Police Say
They arrested the man, accusing him of fabricating a voice recording to implicate Kim Soo-hyun in dating a minor.
Uganda Closes Border With Congo as Ebola Fears Rise
Seven confirmed cases of the virus have already been reported in Kampala, the capital, but officials say the country has robust disease surveillance.
Guatemala Agrees to Joint Strikes With U.S. Against Drug Gangs
The deal is part of a broader effort by the Trump administration to press Latin American countries to agree to joint operations inside their borders.
The Mideast Is Baffled by Trump’s Call to Expand Abraham Accords
The president said more countries should be required to recognize Israel as part of a deal to end the war with Iran. Analysts say the chances of that happening are close to zero.
How Ukraine’s Street Style Is Shaped by the War
In Kyiv, military-inspired fashion can be seen everywhere. Soldiers and civilians alike say it’s a show of solidarity, not a fad.
Cuba Loses Its Chance at Fuel After Russian Tanker Changes Route
A Russian tanker seemingly en route to Cuba with a lifeline of fuel has changed direction, a painful development for the island suffering under a U.S. oil blockade.