
In NATO’s Next Act, Can Europe Lead?
The focus at a leaders’ summit in Turkey this week will be on building a new model for the alliance, as President Trump pushes to do less and pressures others do more.By Steven Erlanger and Lara Jakes
Published on : Tue Jul 07 2026
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EuropeUnited StatesRussiaUkraineNorth Atlantic Treaty OrganizationTrump, Donald JRutte, Mark

Mass Mournings In Qom, Where Khamenei Ruled Supreme Over Iran’s Clerics
The ceremony for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, held at a site considered sacred by many Shiites, was the latest step in a weeklong funeral organized by Iran’s government.By Yeganeh Torbati
Published on : Tue Jul 07 2026
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IranTehran (Iran)IraqKhamenei, AliKhomeini, RuhollahMontazeri, Hossein Ali

U.K. Live Updates: Farage Resigns and Says He Will Run Again in Special Election
Nigel Farage, leader of the populist right-wing party Reform U.K., has come under increasing pressure after a series of revelations about undisclosed gifts and donations.Published on : Tue Jul 07 2026

Estonia Won the War on Fentanyl. What Came Next Was Even Worse.
By 2018, fentanyl overdoses in Estonia had plummeted. But powerful new drugs are appearing fast, with the authorities racing to respond.By Azam Ahmed and Meridith Kohut
Published on : Tue Jul 07 2026
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EstoniaAfghanistanEuropeRussia

Ukrainian Woman Suspected of Monaco Bombing Is Found Dead
The Ukrainian authorities said that Anastasiia Berezovska, who officials said was behind the explosion last week, had been shot.By Carlotta Gall and Stanislav Kozliuk
Published on : Tue Jul 07 2026
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UkraineMonaco

Court Upholds Le Pen’s Conviction, but Leaves a Path to Presidency
An appeals court confirmed Marine Le Pen’s embezzlement conviction, but shortened a ban on her eligibility for elected office. That could let the French far-right leader to run for president in 2027.By Mark Landler and Ségolène Le Stradic
Published on : Tue Jul 07 2026
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FranceNational Rally (France)European ParliamentLe Pen, MarineBardella, Jordan (1995- )

Prince Harry Loses Privacy Lawsuit Against Daily Mail Publisher
The case brought by Harry and other celebrities against Associated Newspapers was one of several legal battles that the prince has fought against British tabloids in recent years.By Megan Specia
Published on : Tue Jul 07 2026
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London (England)Great BritainDaily MailAssociated Newspapers Holdings PLCHarry, Duke of Sussex

How a Four-Generation Cuban Family Survives on $60 a Month
The U.S. oil blockade has deepened a humanitarian crisis, forcing Cubans to lean on the island’s long tradition of community solidarity to provide a cushion.By Ed Augustin and Lisette Poole González
Published on : Tue Jul 07 2026
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CubaSantiago de Cuba (Cuba)Castro, Fidel

Glee and Snark in Europe After Belgium Knocks U.S. Out of World Cup
President Trump had pushed to allow an American player to take the field despite a red card suspension, and the trouncing of the U.S. team was painted as a sign of justice.By Jeanna Smialek and Koba Ryckewaert
Published on : Tue Jul 07 2026
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BelgiumEuropeUnited StatesInternational Federation of Association Football (FIFA)Trump, Donald JBalogun, FolarinInfantino, Gianni

NATO Allies Will Try to Show Trump They Are Paying Up for Defense
Some are making significant progress on raising their military spending. A few are pushing boundaries in finding ways to try to meet their targets.By Lara Jakes
Published on : Tue Jul 07 2026
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EuropeNorth Atlantic Treaty OrganizationRutte, MarkTrump, Donald J

Why China Fired a Long-Range Missile Into the Pacific
Beijing had long tested nuclear missiles only within its borders. A rare launch over an ocean shows it is determined to narrow the gap with the United States.By Chris Buckley
Published on : Tue Jul 07 2026
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Barents SeaChinaFar East, South and Southeast Asia and Pacific AreasFijiGuangdong Province (China)Solomon IslandsTaiwanJapanDefense DepartmentNational Security CouncilUnited States NavyXi Jinping

As Messi Dominates the World Cup, a Global War Rages for Maradona’s Ghost
A multimillion-dollar battle for a soccer god’s brand is being waged across continents, burning investors and tearing his family apart.By Tariq Panja and Lucía Cholakian Herrera
Published on : Tue Jul 07 2026
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ArgentinaUnited StatesMaradona, DiegoMessi, Lionel

What Our Reporter Saw in Tehran: A Human Tide of Mourners
After days of public mourning ceremonies in the Iranian capital, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s coffin arrived in Tehran’s Azadi Square. This is what I saw covering the miles-long procession on Monday.By Abdi Latif Dahir and Emile Ducke
Published on : Tue Jul 07 2026
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IranIsraelTehran (Iran)Khamenei, AliKhamenei, Mojtaba (1969- )

Macron Visits Damascus and Offers to Help Syria Rebuild Its Economy
President Emmanuel Macron of France signaled confidence in Syria’s leaders by staying overnight in the capital and continuing his visit despite blasts near his hotel.By Raja Abdulrahim and Reham Mourshed
Published on : Tue Jul 07 2026
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Damascus (Syria)FranceSyriaElysee Palace (Paris, France)Macron, Emmanuel (1977- )al-Shara, Ahmed (Abu Mohammad al-Jolani) (1982- )

Here’s the latest.
Nigel Farage, leader of the populist right-wing party Reform U.K., has come under increasing pressure after a series of revelations about undisclosed gifts and donations.By Stephen Castle
Published on : Tue Jul 07 2026
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EnglandGreat BritainReform UK (British Political Party)Starmer, KeirHarborne, Christopher (1962- )

Cut the Alien Jokes, These Mysterious Spheres Are Likely Space Debris
The discovery bemused residents of a small town in northeastern Australia. The objects appear to be junk from a space launch, the country’s space agency said.By Hari Raj
Published on : Tue Jul 07 2026
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AustraliaQueensland (Australia)Australian Broadcasting CorpAustralian Space AgencyNational Aeronautics and Space Administration

South Korea Strengthens Law to Curb Spread of Fake News
An amendment to South Korea’s communications act will clamp down on purveyors of false information online. Critics worry it could threaten freedom of speech.By Jin Yu Young
Published on : Tue Jul 07 2026
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South Korea

Qatar Condemns Iran for Ship Attack That Threatens Energy Flows in Gulf
Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has picked up since Iran and the U.S. agreed to try to negotiate a lasting end to their hostilities, but risks remain.By Jenny Gross, Eric Schmitt and Qasim Nauman
Published on : Tue Jul 07 2026
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OmanIranPersian GulfStrait of Hormuz

Typhoon Maysak Lashes China With Heavy Rain as Another Storm Nears
Videos showed inundated roads, farmland and buildings, and floodwaters rushing toward homes, while the region braced for a potential super typhoon this week.By Lily Kuo and Pei-Lin Wu
Published on : Tue Jul 07 2026
worldasia
China

A Presidential Phone Call, a Lifted Red Card and an Embattled World Cup
There was nothing unusual about a call from President Trump or the reversal of Folarin Balogun’s suspension, said the president of FIFA, Gianni Infantino.By Tariq Panja
Published on : Mon Jul 06 2026
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United StatesBelgiumInternational Federation of Association Football (FIFA)Infantino, GianniTrump, Donald JBalogun, FolarinKlaveness, Lise

Spate of Shark Attacks Means More Drones for Australia’s Beaches
The country is stepping up measures to keep swimmers and surfers safe after a teacher was mauled by a great white shark at Coogee Beach.By Laura Chung
Published on : Mon Jul 06 2026
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Bondi Beach (Sydney, Australia)New South Wales (Australia)Sydney (Australia)

NATO Needs Turkey
The war in Ukraine and Trump’s disregard for the alliance have generated a new appreciation of what Turkey brings to the table.By Katrin Bennhold
Published on : Mon Jul 06 2026
world
Ankara (Turkey)North Atlantic Treaty OrganizationInternational Federation of Association Football (FIFA)Erdogan, Recep TayyipTrump, Donald J

Canada Bets on NATO Partners for Its Expanded Submarine Fleet
In selecting a joint bid from Germany and Norway, Prime Minister Mark Carney is elevating Canada’s naval power and reducing its military and economic dependency on the United States.By Ian Austen
Published on : Mon Jul 06 2026
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CanadaGermanyNorwaySouth KoreaCanadian Armed ForcesNorth Atlantic Treaty OrganizationCarney, Mark J

Iranians Mourn a Slain Leader, and Call for Vengeance
Million of people filled the streets of Iran to bid farewell to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in the war with the United States and Israel.By Abdi Latif Dahir, Aaron Boxerman, Farnaz Fassihi and Leo Sands
Published on : Mon Jul 06 2026
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IranTehran (Iran)Khamenei, Ali

Will Prince Harry’s Trip to Britain Repair or Deepen the Royal Rift?
Harry arrived in London Monday night for a visit that has already been overshadowed by drama and confusion over his plans.By Megan Specia
Published on : Mon Jul 06 2026
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Great BritainLondon (England)Birmingham (England)Harry, Duke of SussexCharles III, King of the United KingdomMarkle, MeghanMountbatten-Windsor, Lilibet DianaArchie, Earl of Dumbarton

The Chickens Were Doing Just Fine. Then the Heat Wave Killed Millions.
The birds are particularly vulnerable to high temperatures, and France’s torrid June took a heavy toll.By Chico Harlan and Léontine Gallois
Published on : Mon Jul 06 2026
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France

Map: 5.1-Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Chile
View the location of the quake’s epicenter and shake area.By William B. Davis, Madison Dong, Judson Jones, John Keefe, Joey K. Lee and Bea Malsky
Published on : Mon Jul 06 2026
world
Chile

Turkey Hosts NATO Summit While Cracking Down on Critics
In the weeks leading up to the two-day event, the Turkish authorities blocked websites, jailed scores of people over allegations of terrorism and arrested a prominent comedian.By Ben Hubbard and Safak Timur
Published on : Mon Jul 06 2026
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TurkeyAnkara (Turkey)Istanbul (Turkey)North Atlantic Treaty OrganizationHuman Rights WatchErdogan, Recep Tayyip

At Khamenei’s funeral, mourners call for revenge.
MournersBy Leo Sands
Published on : Mon Jul 06 2026
worldmiddleeast

Families of Iranians Killed by Government Dismayed by Leader’s Funeral Pageantry
Critics of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s brutal rule have been angered by the scale of the commemorations being held to honor his life.By Farnaz Fassihi and Rozhin Rezai
Published on : Mon Jul 06 2026
worldmiddleeast
IranTehran (Iran)Khamenei, Ali

Iran Will Bury Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Holy City of Mashhad
The city of three million people is home to a gold-domed shrine that Shiite Muslims revere as Iran’s most sacred site. The final ceremony will take place there on Thursday.By Leo Sands
Published on : Mon Jul 06 2026
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IranKhamenei, AliKhamenei, Mojtaba (1969- )Raisi, Ebrahim

Riot in Sri Lanka Prison Leaves at Least 23 Dead
The country has faced criticism from human rights activists for the conditions in its prisons, including overcrowding and failing to protect inmates.By Pamodi Waravita and Jeremy W. Peters
Published on : Mon Jul 06 2026
worldasia
Negombo (Sri Lanka)Sri Lanka

Wildfires Force Evacuation of Thousands in Southwest France
The blaze in the Pyrenees, a region bordering Spain, has scorched more than 11,000 acres so far.By Natan Odenheimer
Published on : Mon Jul 06 2026
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FranceSpainPortugal

Former Syrian Officials Found Guilty in Torture of Pro-Democracy Protesters
The case against the two men, who have been living in Austria since 2015, was one of the first that the country has brought under the principle of universal jurisdiction.By Carlotta Gall and Hussam Hammoud
Published on : Mon Jul 06 2026
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SyriaAustriaVienna (Austria)Abu Rukbah, Musabal-Halabi, Khaled (1962- )Assad, Bashar al-