
Pope Leo Says He Hopes to Visit U.S. ‘Soon’
When asked about a possible trip, Leo XIV said that he had been looking at the calendar for the “next couple of years.”By Elisabetta Povoledo
Published on : Thu Jul 30 2026
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As China’s A.I. Gets Stronger, It Poses New Risks to Beijing
China’s A.I. rise is creating a new dilemma for Beijing. The open models that win influence abroad may pose risks to the country’s security and geopolitical strategy.By David Pierson and Berry Wang
Published on : Thu Jul 30 2026
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ChinaUnited StatesAlibaba Group Holding LtdAnthropic AI LLCBeijing Moonshot AI Technology Co LtdCommunist Party of ChinaDeepSeek Artificial Intelligence Co LtdDoorDash (Mobile App)Hugging Face IncZ.ai (Artificial Intelligence Co)Xi Jinping

Russia Hits Ukraine With Missiles and Drones, Killing at Least 8
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine said that a family of five had been killed at home in the latest in a series of large-scale aerial assaults by Moscow.By Constant Méheut
Published on : Thu Jul 30 2026
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Poland’s Leader Says Russian Missile May Have Struck Its Territory During Ukraine Attack
Russian missiles have briefly entered Polish airspace in the past. Investigators have yet to definitively identify the object that struck Poland overnight.By Lara Jakes and Constant Méheut
Published on : Thu Jul 30 2026
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Death Toll From Japan Quake Rises to 34 as Rescue Efforts Continue
Rescue crews were working to find people who might still be trapped in a collapsed shopping mall, as the region faced sweltering heat.By Kiuko Notoya and Yan Zhuang
Published on : Thu Jul 30 2026
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Kumamoto Prefecture (Japan)Kyushu (Japan)Japan

Cuba to Trump: We’re Open for Business
A top Cuban official says the island won’t negotiate its politics, but it is willing to talk investment, including from President Trump.By Jack Nicas
Published on : Thu Jul 30 2026
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‘Nightmarish’ Wildfire in Crete Kills Two Firefighters as Thousands Evacuate
Greece also worked to contain blazes on Lesbos and in the Peloponnese, where another firefighter died, in the midst of a brutal wildfire season for Europe.By Niki Kitsantonis
Published on : Thu Jul 30 2026
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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.By Stephen Castle
Published on : Thu Jul 30 2026
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U.S.-Saudi Attack on Iraqi Militias Risks Drawing Them Further 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.By Erika Solomon and Falih Hassan
Published on : Thu Jul 30 2026
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Baghdad (Iraq)IranIraqMiddle EastSaudi ArabiaUnited StatesHouthisIraqi ArmyKataib HezbollahPopular Mobilization Forces (Iraq)

Europe’s Summer of Reckoning Is ‘Just the Beginning’
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 climate expert said.By Mark Landler and Chico Harlan
Published on : Wed Jul 29 2026
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Japan ‘Races Against Time’ to Reach People Trapped After Large Quake
Rescue personnel are working to free those trapped in collapsed buildings after a 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck Kumamoto on Tuesday.By River Akira Davis, Kiuko Notoya and Hisako Ueno
Published on : Wed Jul 29 2026
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JapanKumamoto (Japan)Kyushu (Japan)

The Fires in France and Spain Are Breaking Modern Records
Huge wildfires in France and Spain have grown to the largest either country has seen in decades, breaking modern records.By Josh Holder and Samuel Granados
Published on : Tue Jul 28 2026
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Russia Charges Telegram’s Founder With Facilitating Terrorism
The case against Pavel Durov reflected an ongoing fight over one of the world’s most popular messaging and media apps, which is widely used in the country.By Ivan Nechepurenko and Adam Satariano
Published on : Wed Jul 29 2026
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Jordanians’ Rare Challenge to Their Leaders: Tell the U.S. to Leave
Hundreds of political, legal and other figures signed a public letter warning that Jordan’s close alliance with the United States poses a risk.By Raja Abdulrahim
Published on : Wed Jul 29 2026
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China, Its Economy Stumbling, Signals Only Cautious Support
The ruling Politburo called for “more proactive” tax and spending policies but did not endorse broad action to address weak consumer spending.By Keith Bradsher
Published on : Thu Jul 30 2026
business
China

U.S. Aircraft Carrier Makes a Rare Port Call in Vietnam
The visit, the longest since the two countries restored relations, is a show of mutual cooperation and a signal from the U.S. to China. But it comes during tensions over tariffs.By Damien Cave
Published on : Thu Jul 30 2026
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By Leo Sands and Yan Zhuang
Published on : Thu Jul 30 2026
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Mistaken Username Sent Man to Prison for 18 Months, Court Finds
An appeals court in Canada acquitted Brandon Klayme of child pornography-related charges. His Kik username had one less underscore than another account that was involved.By Neil Vigdor
Published on : Thu Jul 30 2026
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Apple’s Siri Got an A.I. Brain Transplant. Try These 5 Prompts to Get Acclimated.
An upgrade transformed the beleaguered virtual assistant into a modern chatbot. It’s imperfect but worth trying.By Brian X. Chen
Published on : Thu Jul 30 2026
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Zoom Video Communications

How to Watch 2 Summer Meteor Showers Peak on the Same Night
The end of July brings the Alpha Capricornids and the Southern Delta Aquarids, both of which will be most active on Thursday night into Friday morning.By Katrina Miller
Published on : Thu Jul 30 2026
science

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 herds.By Keith Bradsher
Published on : Thu Jul 30 2026
business
ChinaGobi DesertMongoliaXi Jinping

New Strikes Engulf More Countries in the Iran War
The U.S. unleashed new strikes on Iran after a day in which attacks on Iraq, Jordan and Egypt threatened to expand the scope of the war.By Raja Abdulrahim, Vivian Nereim, Ismaeel Naar and Thomas Fuller
Published on : Wed Jul 29 2026
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EgyptIranIraqSaudi ArabiaPopular Mobilization Forces (Iraq)HouthisUnited States Central Commandal-Zaidi, Ali (1986- )Trump, Donald J

Two Ships Hit in Apparent Drone Strike at Egyptian Port
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.By Zane Irwin, Peter Eavis, Farnaz Fassihi and Pranav Baskar
Published on : Wed Jul 29 2026
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The Summer That Broke Europe
Record heat and wildfires are devastating the continent, and scientists warn the climate crisis is getting worse.By Alicia P.Q. Wittmeyer
Published on : Wed Jul 29 2026
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EuropeSpainFranceDamon, Matt

Here’s 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.By Raja Abdulrahim
Published on : Wed Jul 29 2026
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Baghdad (Iraq)IranIraqMiddle EastSaudi ArabiaBadr OrganizationIslamic Revolutionary Guards CorpsIslamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS)Kataib HezbollahPopular Mobilization Forces (Iraq)al-Zaidi, Ali (1986- )Kittleson, Shelly

Saudi Arabia Reluctantly Enters 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.By Vivian Nereim and Ismaeel Naar
Published on : Wed Jul 29 2026
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Saudi ArabiaIraqIranMiddle EastPersian GulfRed SeaHouthisInternational Institute for Strategic StudiesMohammed bin Salman (1985- )al-Zaidi, Ali (1986- )

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.By Ian Austen
Published on : Wed Jul 29 2026
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CanadaGermanySecuring Energy for Europe (SEFE)Carney, Mark JTrump, Donald JLeBlanc, Dominic (1967- )

A Canadian Town Will No Longer Reek of Fish Sauce
In Newfoundland, 20-year-old smelly sludge will finally be removed.By Victor Mather
Published on : Wed Jul 29 2026
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St Mary's (Newfoundland and Labrador)Newfoundland (Canada)

Maps: Series of Earthquakes Shakes the Philippines
View the locations of the quake epicenters and shake areas.By William B. Davis, Madison Dong, Judson Jones, John Keefe, Joey K. Lee and Bea Malsky
Published on : Wed Jul 29 2026
world

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.By Edward Wong and Emma Bubola
Published on : Wed Jul 29 2026
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CubaSouth AmericaUruguayState DepartmentRubio, MarcoTrump, Donald J

Israel Accuses Hezbollah of Launching Drone in Southern Lebanon
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.By Abdi Latif Dahir
Published on : Wed Jul 29 2026
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LebanonIsraelIranHezbollah

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.By Adam Rasgon, Iyad Abuheweila and Saher Alghorra
Published on : Wed Jul 29 2026
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Gaza StripGaza City (Gaza Strip)IsraelHamas

Quiz: What Theme Best Reflects the European Essence for the Next Design of Euros?
Nature? Culture? Europeans have been weighing in on what their new currency should show.Ephrat Livni
Published on : Wed Jul 29 2026

BTS, K-Pop Giants, to Boycott the Grammys
The group announced it would not submit its most recent album, ‘Arirang,’ for consideration a month after the Recording Academy introduced a new category for Asian pop.By Max Kim and Ben Sisario
Published on : Wed Jul 29 2026
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South KoreaHybe Co LtdBTS (Music Group)Mason, Harvey Jr (1968- )

Wildfires Slow in France and Spain, but Worse May Be Ahead
Firefighters have contained vast wildfires in both countries, but winds are high and temperatures rising. Spain’s prime minister said the next 12 hours would be “decisive.”By Carlos Barragán, Ségolène Le Stradic and Roser Toll Pifarré
Published on : Wed Jul 29 2026
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