
As Ukraine Hits Oil Refineries, Russians Pay a Heavy Environmental Toll
After invading more than four years ago, Moscow has usually been the one causing ecological disaster. But Kyiv’s strikes, intended to cut into the Kremlin’s oil revenue, have flipped the script.By Nataliya Vasilyeva and Alina Lobzina
Published on : Tue May 19 2026
worldeurope
RussiaUkraine

Ebola Outbreak in Central Africa Could Last Months, W.H.O. Says
Health officials reported more than 130 suspected deaths and 540 cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, but experts say the figures could be much higher.By Lynsey Chutel, Yan Zhuang and Ephrat Livni
Published on : Tue May 19 2026
worldafrica
Congo, Democratic Republic of (Congo-Kinshasa)Ituri Province (Congo, Democratic Republic of)UgandaWorld Health OrganizationTedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus

Trump’s Portrait Now Branded on Rickshaws in Delhi
The president is popping up on the back of the iconic three-wheeler to kick off America’s 250th anniversary celebrations in India.By Alex Travelli
Published on : Tue May 19 2026
worldasia
Delhi (India)Trump, Donald JRubio, Marco

Middle East on Edge After Trump Says He Delayed Attack on Iran
President Trump threatened “another big hit” on Iran, saying the country had days to return to the negotiating table, as Pakistan continued its mediation efforts to end the war.By Euan Ward and Elian Peltier
Published on : Tue May 19 2026
worldmiddleeast
IranMiddle EastPakistanUnited StatesAraghchi, AbbasMunir, Syed AsimTrump, Donald J

As a Weakened Putin Follows Trump to Beijing, Iran War Offers an Opening
With the upheaval in the Persian Gulf disrupting oil and gas supplies, Russia is looking to deepen its energy ties to China.By Ivan Nechepurenko and David Pierson
Published on : Tue May 19 2026
worldeurope
RussiaChinaXi JinpingTrump, Donald JPutin, Vladimir V

Israeli Minister Threatens to Evict Palestinians From West Bank Hamlet
Bezalel Smotrich, the hard-line minister, said he was retaliating for the International Criminal Court prosecutor seeking his arrest, something the court did not confirm nor deny.By Aaron Boxerman
Published on : Tue May 19 2026
worldmiddleeast
West BankIsraelInternational Criminal CourtSmotrich, Bezalel (1980- )

Trump’s Special Envoy to Greenland Receives a Cold Welcome From Locals
After President Trump’s threats to seize the island, Gov. Jeff Landry’s offers of MAGA hats and chocolate chip cookies fall flat.By Maya Tekeli and Jeffrey Gettleman
Published on : Tue May 19 2026
worldeurope
EuropeGreenlandNuuk (Greenland)Landry, Jeffrey MartinNielsen, Jens-FrederikTrump, Donald J

Protests Have Paralyzed Bolivia. Here’s Why.
After two decades of leftist rule, many voters who backed Bolivia’s new, more conservative president say he’s made their lives harder and are demanding his removal.By Genevieve Glatsky and María Silvia Trigo
Published on : Tue May 19 2026
worldamericas
BoliviaLa Paz (Bolivia)Morales, EvoPaz Pereira, Rodrigo

Oil Slick Reaches a Pristine Persian Gulf Island in Iran
Videos show birds, turtles and crabs trapped inside mounds of tar around Shidvar island, a protected wildlife sanctuary with turquoise waters and white sand beaches.By Sanam Mahoozi, Erika Solomon and Devon Lum
Published on : Tue May 19 2026
worldeurope
IranKharg Island (Iran)

Here’s How Iran Could Respond to Renewed U.S.-Israeli Strikes
In any new round of fighting, Iranian officials could adopt new tactics, including intensified strikes on neighbors and trying to close off a second strait.By Yeganeh Torbati
Published on : Tue May 19 2026
worldmiddleeast
IranGulf of AdenStrait of HormuzUnited Arab EmiratesRed SeaHouthis

Zapatero, Spain’s Former Leader, Investigated for Graft
José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero, who led Spain from 2004 to 2011, is accused of influence peddling after he left office. He has denied wrongdoing.By Carlos Barragán
Published on : Tue May 19 2026
worldeurope
SpainSpanish Socialist Workers' PartyZapatero, Jose Luis RodriguezSanchez Perez-Castejon, Pedro (1972- )

In Closed-Door Talks, U.S. Demands a Major Role in Greenland
Greenlandic officials worry about the direction of the negotiations aimed at defusing President Trump’s threats to seize their island. But they have little leverage.By Jeffrey Gettleman, Maya Tekeli, Anton Troianovski and Eric Schmitt
Published on : Mon May 18 2026
worldeurope
GreenlandDenmarkNorth Atlantic Treaty OrganizationLynge, PipalukNielsen, Jens-FrederikTrump, Donald J

Son of Mango Fashion Chain’s Founder Is Arrested as Suspect in His Death
Isak Andic, the billionaire who built the Spanish brand, died while hiking with his son in 2024. News outlets had reported that the son was under investigation.By Amelia Nierenberg and Carlos Barragán
Published on : Tue May 19 2026
worldeurope
Barcelona (Spain)Catalonia (Spain)SpainMango (Clothing Retailer)Andic, Isak (1953-2024)

A Search for Ways Around Blocked Strait Leads to Syria
The latest war in the Middle East has created new economic opportunities for Syria thanks to its geography.By Raja Abdulrahim
Published on : Mon May 18 2026
worldmiddleeast
SyriaBaniyas (Syria)Damascus (Syria)Strait of Hormuz

Head of W.H.O. Defends Its Response to Ebola Outbreak
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said criticism of the World Health Organization may have reflected a “lack of understanding” about how the agency works.By Lynsey Chutel and Yan Zhuang
Published on : Wed May 20 2026
worldafrica
Congo, Democratic Republic of (Congo-Kinshasa)UgandaWorld Health OrganizationState DepartmentCenters for Disease Control and PreventionChin-Hong, PeterRubio, MarcoTedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus

Killing in Japan Stirs Fear of New Crime Rings That Recruit the Vulnerable
Four teenage boys were arrested over the killing of a woman at her home. The police say they might have been directed by a new type of transient criminal network known as tokuryu.By Javier C. Hernández and Kiuko Notoya
Published on : Wed May 20 2026
worldasia
Japan

Deputy British Ambassador to U.S. Leaves Job Abruptly
James Roscoe, a diplomat who previously worked for the royal family and at the United Nations, left his role without an immediate explanation.By Stephen Castle
Published on : Wed May 20 2026
worldeurope
Great BritainUnited StatesRoscoe, James

Heavy Rain and Floods in China Kill at Least 22
China’s most intense storm this year set off damaging flash floods in seven provinces, forcing tens of thousands of people to evacuate their homes.By John Yoon
Published on : Wed May 20 2026
worldasia
ChinaHunan Province (China)

The French Civil Servant Accused of Drugging More Than 100 Women
For years, prosecutors have accused Christian Nègre, once a senior official, of slipping diuretics into women’s drinks. Despite admitting some accusations in an interview with a French daily, he is yet to stand trial.By Ségolène Le Stradic
Published on : Wed May 20 2026
worldeurope
FranceStrasbourg (France)Negre, Christian

Days After Hosting Trump, Xi Deepens Ties With Putin
Meeting President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia in Beijing, China’s leader called for a halt to fighting in the Middle East and took a veiled swipe at the United States.By David Pierson
Published on : Wed May 20 2026
worldasia
Putin, Vladimir VTrump, Donald JWang YiXi Jinping

China Confirms It Will Buy 200 Boeing Planes
The deal, which President Trump announced after last week’s summit, represents the largest single sale of the American company’s aircraft to Beijing in nearly a decade.By Catie Edmondson
Published on : Wed May 20 2026
business
ChinaUnited StatesBoeing CompanyMinistry of Commerce (China)

How Iran Gained Leverage in the War
Outmatched militarily, Iran used “triangular coercion” by attacking Gulf states and closing the Strait of Hormuz. It points to a long-term U.S. vulnerability.By Amanda Taub
Published on : Wed May 20 2026
worldmiddleeast
IranKuwaitLebanonMiddle EastQatarSaudi ArabiaStrait of HormuzUnited Arab EmiratesTrump, Donald J

Early War Goal Was to Install Hard Line Former President as Iran’s Leader
An Israeli strike designed to free Mahmoud Ahmadinejad from house arrest in Tehran, U.S. officials said, was part of an effort to bring about regime change and put him in power.By Mark Mazzetti, Julian E. Barnes, Farnaz Fassihi and Ronen Bergman
Published on : Tue May 19 2026
uspolitics
IranMossadIslamic Revolutionary Guards CorpsAhmadinejad, MahmoudBarnea, DavidKhamenei, AliNetanyahu, BenjaminTrump, Donald J

What the End of Aid Looks Like
The United States and other countries are cutting humanitarian relief. Our reporter went to Somalia to see the impact.By Katrin Bennhold
Published on : Tue May 19 2026
world
SomaliaNew Delhi (India)ColombiaUnited States Agency for International DevelopmentRonaldo, Cristiano

The New ‘Gold Rush’ of Geothermal Energy
A new wave of start-ups are trying to harvest emissions-free energy from inside the Earth, but the industry still faces significant challenges.By David Gelles
Published on : Tue May 19 2026
climate
Isle de Jean Charles (La)LouisianaUtahUnited StatesEnvironmental Protection AgencyInternational Energy AgencyEnergy DepartmentGelles, DavidTrump, Donald J

‘Married at First Sight’ Rape Allegations Lead to Call for U.K. Investigation
Two women told the BBC that they were sexually assaulted during the filming of the popular show. The accusations have reignited a debate in Britain about the ethics of reality TV.By Jonathan Wolfe
Published on : Tue May 19 2026
worldeurope
Great BritainChannel 4

Inflation Fears Cloud G7 Economic Agenda as Iran War Persists
The United States and Europe were at odds over the Trump administration’s decision to ease oil sanctions on Russia.By Alan Rappeport
Published on : Tue May 19 2026
business
Group of SevenInternational Monetary FundTreasury DepartmentBessent, ScottTrump, Donald J

Neanderthal Dentistry, and the Scientist Glad Not to Have Experienced It
The prehistoric hominins “apparently were very adept at what we would consider invasive medicine,” said the anthropologist John Olsen.By Franz Lidz
Published on : Tue May 19 2026
science
PLoS One (Journal)

Starbucks Korea C.E.O. Is Fired Over Ad That Stirred Memories of Brutal History
A marketing campaign called “Tank Day” coincided with the anniversary of a military dictatorship’s crackdown on pro-democracy demonstrators.By John Yoon
Published on : Tue May 19 2026
worldasia
Gwangju (South Korea)South KoreaStarbucks Corporation

This Pacific Island Nation Hopes You Will Call It by a New Name
Tiny Nauru could soon be called Naoero.By Victor Mather
Published on : Tue May 19 2026
world
Nauru

U.S., Escalating Pressure on Cuba, Hits Top Officials With Sanctions
The Trump administration, ratcheting up its effort to cripple the Cuban government, also imposed sanctions on three government agencies, including the police.By Frances Robles
Published on : Mon May 18 2026
worldamericas
CubaCastro, RaulDiaz-Canel Bermudez, MiguelRubio, MarcoTrump, Donald J

Retired Belgian Diplomat Dies Before Trial in 1961 Killing of Congolese Leader
Étienne Davignon had been set to stand trial in connection with the murder of Patrice Lumumba, the first prime minister of what is now the Democratic Republic of Congo.By Lynsey Chutel
Published on : Mon May 18 2026
worldafrica
Congo, Democratic Republic of (Congo-Kinshasa)BelgiumLumumba, PatriceDavignon, Etienne

Amid Global Turmoil, Leaders of Japan and South Korea Grow Closer
Japan’s prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, and South Korea’s president, Lee Jae Myung, have surprised many observers by moving past their nations’ historical grievances.By Choe Sang-Hun
Published on : Mon May 18 2026
worldasia
JapanSouth KoreaLee Jae-myungTakaichi, Sanae

Trump Threatens Iran and Then Pulls Back, All in the Same Day
President Trump has repeatedly said he’ll restart military action against Iran, only to stop short of plunging the United States directly back into an unpopular war.By Tyler Pager and Eric Schmitt
Published on : Mon May 18 2026
uspolitics
IranTrump, Donald J

When Nationalism Beats Nationalism
A progressive, pluralistic nationalism has prevailed at the polls in Scotland and Wales. Could it gain traction elsewhere?By Katrin Bennhold
Published on : Mon May 18 2026
world
ScotlandWalesSwedenap Iorwerth, RhunSwinney, John RRauschenberg, Robert

Scientists Tweaked the Global Warming Outlook. So Trump Weighed In.
Renewable energy has helped make the worst-case scenario a bit less bad. The president said, falsely, it shows that climate scientists were wrong all along.By Eric Niiler
Published on : Mon May 18 2026
climate
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate ChangeTrump, Donald J