
Iran War Live Updates: U.S. Launches New Strikes on Iran, Military Says
U.S. Central Command said on social media that it was protecting shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. President Trump said earlier that he thought a three-week-old cease-fire was “over.”Published on : Wed Jul 08 2026

Trump Praises NATO’s ‘Unity’ After Lashing Out at Allies
Though President Trump assailed partners for not joining the war in Iran, he said he would grant Ukraine long-sought authority to make the Patriot defense system.Published on : Wed Jul 08 2026

Faces in the Crowd Mourning Iran’s Ayatollah
Millions of Iranians descended on Tehran to pay their respects to the slain supreme leader.By Abdi Latif Dahir and Emile Ducke
Published on : Wed Jul 08 2026
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Tehran (Iran)IranKhamenei, Ali

Le Pen Launches Presidential Campaign, in a Twist for French Politics
The day after a court decided the far-right leader Marine Le Pen could run for office again, cheers and boos met her campaign kickoff in a rural stronghold.By Catherine Porter and Ségolène Le Stradic
Published on : Wed Jul 08 2026
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FranceNational Rally (France)Le Pen, Marine

Internal File Finds I.C.C. Prosecutor Engaged in Sexual Harassment
The confidential report will be considered by International Criminal Court members as they vote on whether to remove the top official.By Amanda Taub
Published on : Wed Jul 08 2026
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International Criminal CourtUnited NationsKhan, Karim (1970- )

Drama and Spectacle as Trump Makes His NATO Entrance
The second President Trump landed in Turkey, the center of gravity shifted right to where he likes it best: himself.By Shawn McCreesh and Tyler Pager
Published on : Wed Jul 08 2026
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Ankara (Turkey)North Atlantic Treaty OrganizationTrump, Donald JErdogan, Recep TayyipMeloni, Giorgia (1977- )

Horror Becomes Routine as More Bodies Emerge After Venezuela Quakes
Fearful that officials would tear down damaged buildings without accounting for any remaining bodies, Venezuelans are desperately digging for their relatives’ remains.By Emma Bubola and Adriana Loureiro Fernandez
Published on : Wed Jul 08 2026
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Heartbreak and Anger in Egypt Over a Stinging World Cup Loss to Argentina
After watching Egypt lead for almost the entire match, a last-minute victory by Argentina has driven fans to tears and conspiracy theories.By Lynsey Chutel and Rania Khaled
Published on : Wed Jul 08 2026
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Cairo (Egypt)EgyptInternational Federation of Association Football (FIFA)Messi, Lionel

The Alluring Albanian Island Inspiring Ivanka’s Fantasy
A former military base in the Adriatic Sea, the island is in a beautiful setting but it is strewed with snakes, crumbling buildings and land mines.By Andrew Higgins
Published on : Wed Jul 08 2026
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Marine Le Pen’s Return Has Sidelined Her Protégé. Can They Join Forces?
For months, Jordan Bardella was set to be the French far-right’s candidate for the presidency — until his mentor, Marine Le Pen, nudged him aside this week. Their relationship could define the campaign.By Mark Landler
Published on : Wed Jul 08 2026
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European UnionNational Rally (France)Bardella, Jordan (1995- )Le Pen, MarineMacron, Emmanuel (1977- )

Police Raids on Ukrainian Drone Maker Fuel Fears About Press Freedom
The raids targeted a military contractor and its owner, who also co-owns a news outlet that recently exposed abuse of soldiers. Journalists said it was no coincidence.By Andrew E. Kramer
Published on : Wed Jul 08 2026
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Ukraine

Iraqis Turn Out in Droves to Mourn Khamenei and Show Solidarity
In Najaf and Karbala, home to two of Shiite Islam’s holiest sites, hundreds of thousands joined commemorations for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who extended Iran’s influence in Iraq.By Erika Solomon and Sergey Ponomarev
Published on : Wed Jul 08 2026
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After Insulting Allies at NATO Summit, Trump Says They Love Him
The meeting in Turkey featured President Trump at his most mercurial, veering from scorn to praise for European countries, including some whose patience with mollifying him has worn thin.By Tyler Pager and Shawn McCreesh
Published on : Wed Jul 08 2026
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EuropeAnkara (Turkey)North Atlantic Treaty OrganizationTrump, Donald JRutte, Mark

Farage’s Act of Political Theater Risks Becoming Farce
Under investigation over an undisclosed gift, the right-wing leader Nigel Farage may end up in a special election against a candidate dressed as a trash can.By Stephen Castle
Published on : Wed Jul 08 2026
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Clacton-on-Sea (England)Great BritainReform UK (British Political Party)Farage, Nigel (1964- )Harborne, Christopher (1962- )

Divisions Festered Within Iran Over Talks With the U.S.
Iran’s president and foreign minister were physically attacked this week by supporters of a hard-line faction that vehemently opposes any deal with the United States.By Farnaz Fassihi
Published on : Wed Jul 08 2026
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IranUnited StatesIslamic Revolutionary Guards CorpsPezeshkian, MasoudAraghchi, Abbas

At the Ayatollah’s Funeral
A Times reporter in Iran said the events “surpassed anything I’ve ever witnessed.”By Katrin Bennhold
Published on : Wed Jul 08 2026
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IranIraqKhamenei, Ali

U.S. Strikes Iran for a Second Day After Trump Says Truce Is ‘Over.’
As both sides accused each other of violating a cease-fire signed three weeks ago, the temporary agreement appeared on the verge of collapse.By Max Bearak, Tyler Pager, Shirin Hakim and Michael Levenson
Published on : Wed Jul 08 2026
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Middle EastTurkeyInternational Maritime OrganizationNorth Atlantic Treaty OrganizationUnited NationsUnited States Central CommandTrump, Donald JKhamenei, AliNetanyahu, Benjamin

As Erdogan Hosted NATO, His Jailed Challenger Was in Court
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan basked in praise from President Trump with the spotlight on a NATO summit. At home, his biggest rival defended himself before judges.By Safak Timur and Ben Hubbard
Published on : Wed Jul 08 2026
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Ankara (Turkey)Istanbul (Turkey)TurkeyNorth Atlantic Treaty OrganizationErdogan, Recep TayyipImamoglu, Ekrem

In a First, Scientists Observe Creation of New Seafloor
The spread of the ocean floor, as tectonic plates spread apart, is known but hard to observe. Scientists have now documented the process in action.By K. R. Callaway
Published on : Wed Jul 08 2026
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Indian OceanNature (Journal)

Trump Says He’ll Let Ukraine Make Patriot Missiles, but It Could Take Years
With Patriot interceptors in short supply, President Trump’s statement that he would allow Ukraine to build them is a boon to Kyiv as it fights off Russian missile attacks. But it is just the start.By Constant Méheut, Nicholas Kulish and John Ismay
Published on : Wed Jul 08 2026
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UkraineRaytheon CompanyTrump, Donald JZelensky, Volodymyr

Hotter Seas in Britain and Europe Threaten Marine Life
Higher sea temperatures have followed scorching weather across Europe, prompting Britain’s weather service to declare a “severe” marine heat wave.By Jonathan Wolfe
Published on : Wed Jul 08 2026
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EuropeGreat Britain

Air Canada Chooses a C.E.O. Who Speaks French After Language Backlash
Michael Rousseau, who prompted widespread criticism with a largely English condolence video following a crash in March, will retire.By Ian Austen
Published on : Wed Jul 08 2026
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Air Canadavan der Werff, AnkoRousseau, Michael (Airline Executive)

Warming Could Ravage a Third of Plants Used by Amazon Communities
Hotter temperatures and harsher droughts could cause Indigenous societies to lose many of the species they have used for medicine, rituals and more, scientists found.By Raymond Zhong and Flávia Milhorance
Published on : Wed Jul 08 2026
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Amazon JungleAmazon River BasinNature (Journal)

NATO Leaders Find Much to Agree on Despite Trump’s Insults
The alliance restated its commitment to collective defense and reiterated its support for Ukraine.By Steven Erlanger
Published on : Wed Jul 08 2026
worldeurope
North Atlantic Treaty OrganizationTrump, Donald J

Dog Food Maker Recalls Feed It Says Was Sold Despite Failing Quality Control
Mars Petcare recalled cans of dog food that might contain plastic or metal, which it said were supposed to be destroyed but ended up in stores.By Natan Odenheimer
Published on : Wed Jul 08 2026
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Mars Petcare

Trump Lashes Out at Spain: ‘Cut Off All Trade.’ Here’s Why That’s Unlikely.
A move against Spain would face political, legal and practical issues and probably provoke a wider trade war with the European Union. It could also roil markets.By Patricia Cohen
Published on : Wed Jul 08 2026
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SpainTrump, Donald JSanchez Perez-Castejon, Pedro (1972- )

Iran targets sites in Bahrain and Kuwait.
By Aaron Boxerman and Sanam Mahoozi
Published on : Wed Jul 08 2026
worldmiddleeast

Zelensky is to meet with Trump after a brutal week of Russian attacks on Ukraine.
By Cassandra Vinograd
Published on : Wed Jul 08 2026
worldeurope

Tensions Escalate Between Russia and NATO’s European Members
Moscow has directed extra hostility toward countries that have strongly supported Ukraine and praise at President Trump.By Paul Sonne
Published on : Wed Jul 08 2026
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Iran’s holy city of Mashhad prepares for Khamenei’s burial.
As tBy Abdi Latif Dahir
Published on : Wed Jul 08 2026
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Denmark Says It Will Defend ‘Every Inch’ of NATO as Trump Eyes Greenland Again
After President Trump once more said that the island should be under U.S. control, the Danish prime minister, Mette Frederiksen, told reporters, “We will defend the kingdom of Denmark.”By Amelia Nierenberg
Published on : Wed Jul 08 2026
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DenmarkArctic RegionsGreenlandUnited StatesNorth Atlantic Treaty OrganizationTrump, Donald JFrederiksen, Mette

Pakistan Finds Wreckage of Cargo Plane That Vanished at Sea Overnight
Pakistan’s Navy is still searching for missing crew members after the aircraft plunged vertically and went missing over the Arabian Sea, aviation authorities said.By Elian Peltier
Published on : Wed Jul 08 2026
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Arabian SeaGulf of OmanKarachi (Pakistan)Pakistan

Trump Says He Will Grant Zelensky a Key Request: The License to Make Patriot Systems
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine said before a NATO summit this week that he wanted Patriot missiles and the related defense systems to counter Russian ballistic missiles. But questions remained about President Trump’s pledge.By Carlotta Gall, Stanislav Kozliuk and Cassandra Vinograd
Published on : Wed Jul 08 2026
worldeurope
Ankara (Turkey)North Atlantic Treaty OrganizationZelensky, VolodymyrTrump, Donald J

How Rebels in Congo Could Use Ebola to Consolidate Their Power
A violent militia that controls large swaths of Congolese territory in the east may use the virus to try to bolster its authority.By Ruth Maclean and Justin Makangara
Published on : Wed Jul 08 2026
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AfricaCongo, Democratic Republic of (Congo-Kinshasa)Goma (Congo, Democratic Republic of)Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of Congo)RwandaMarch 23 MovementWorld Health Organization