
Mideast Live Updates: Strait of Hormuz Re-emerges as Point of Tension After Iran Says It’s Closed
Iran’s military command said it had closed the waterway over the continued fighting in Lebanon. But the U.S. military said traffic continued to flow. Still, the next phase of talks between Washington and Tehran appeared ready to start on Sunday.Published on : Sat Jun 20 2026

Britain Is Set to Test How Far Charisma Can Shift Electoral Dynamics
The governing Labour Party may oust Prime Minister Keir Starmer in favor of the more popular Andy Burnham — who will still face all the same challenges.By Michael D. Shear
Published on : Sat Jun 20 2026
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A 175-Year-Old Shipwreck, Lots of Booze and an Island’s Quest to Survive
A South Korean island is reviving a long‑forgotten episode involving a French whaler as a wine festival, in an effort to stay relevant.By Choe Sang-Hun and Woohae Cho
Published on : Sat Jun 20 2026
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The Unquiet American: Charles Kushner Brings Trump Diplomacy to France
The U.S. envoy to Paris has emerged as the embodiment of combative diplomacy in the age of President Trump, riling the French establishment notably with his accusations of antisemitism.By Mark Landler
Published on : Sat Jun 20 2026
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World Leaders Awaited Iran Deal for Months. Here’s Why They’re Still Wary.
President Trump’s interim agreement with Iran raises hopes for the calming of the world economy. But it leaves many details for future negotiations, putting the world on edge.By Jim Tankersley
Published on : Sat Jun 20 2026
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‘God Is Cape Verdean’: Tiny Nation on a High After a Sensational World Cup Debut
Cape Verde’s veteran goalkeeper, Vozinha, is keeping the archipelago nation’s hopes outsized after his performance against soccer giant Spain.By Ruth Maclean, Andre Amaral and Saikou Jammeh
Published on : Sat Jun 20 2026
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Trump Called Him a ‘Radical Left Marxist.’ Can He Be Colombia’s President?
Iván Cepeda was caught off guard by a right-wing outsider and anti-leftist anger. He tells The Times he is not giving up.By Annie Correal
Published on : Sat Jun 20 2026
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The Right-Wing Outsider Who Could Be Colombia’s Next Leader
President Trump endorsed Abelardo De La Espriella, the conservative presidential candidate in Sunday’s election who has strong U.S. ties.By Annie Correal, Patricia Mazzei and Jorge Valencia
Published on : Sat Jun 20 2026
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‘Game Changer’? Too Soon to Tell. But Ukraine Flexed in Striking Moscow.
The drone attack that sent plumes of smoke rising over Moscow intensified Ukrainian hopes of bringing the war to Russia.By Siobhán O’Grady
Published on : Fri Jun 19 2026
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Two Passenger Trains in Deadly Collision in Britain
At least one person was killed and dozens of others were injured in the crash near Bedford, England, the authorities said.By Pranav Baskar
Published on : Fri Jun 19 2026
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U.S. Plans to End AIDS Funding for South Africa
According to an unsigned statement from the State Department, the U.S. will phase out support for H.I.V. prevention and treatment in South Africa.By Zimasa Matiwane
Published on : Fri Jun 19 2026
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In Britain, a Rival’s Stunning Victory May Force Starmer’s Last Stand
Andy Burnham, a Labour mayor, won a resounding majority in a special election on Thursday, making him eligible to challenge Prime Minister Keir Starmer for the country’s leadership.By Stephen Castle
Published on : Fri Jun 19 2026
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Italy Doesn’t ‘Beg,’ Giorgia Meloni Tells Trump
President Trump said the Italian leader had “begged” him to take a photo together at the Group of 7 summit in France. The remarks come as their once-friendly relationship has frayed.By Motoko Rich and Josephine de La Bruyère
Published on : Fri Jun 19 2026
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Catherine, Princess of Wales, Urges ‘Human Connection’ in a Digital World
The princess published an essay Friday warning against a childhood “mediated by screens,” days after Britain announced a ban on social media for children under 16.By Lynsey Chutel
Published on : Fri Jun 19 2026
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Wife of Spanish Prime Minister to Stand Trial for Corruption
Begoña Gómez faces charges of embezzlement, corruption, misappropriation of funds and influence peddling for helping favored companies win public contracts.By Lynsey Chutel and José Bautista
Published on : Sat Jun 20 2026
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Canada’s postcard moment at the World Cup is more than the team’s victory.
By Tariq Panja
Published on : Sat Jun 20 2026
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New Strait of Hormuz Closure Announcement Threatens the Slow Uptick in Traffic
Fifty-five ships had passed through the strait on Saturday, the U.S. military said. But then Iran’s military said it was closing the waterway once again.By Pranav Baskar and Jonathan Wolfe
Published on : Sat Jun 20 2026
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Israel and Hezbollah Are Still Fighting, Several Cease-Fires Later
For the second time in two days, Lebanon was again at the center of whether the fragile U.S.-Iran deal would hold.By Euan Ward
Published on : Sat Jun 20 2026
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Shipping remains far below prewar levels in the Strait of Hormuz.
A preliminary U.S.-Iran deal took steps to reopen the vital waterway, but traffic remains erratic.By Jonathan Wolfe
Published on : Sat Jun 20 2026
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Game Change
New York City’s temporary transformation by the Knicks’ resurgence offers a glimpse of a kinder, more connected world.By Melissa Kirsch
Published on : Sat Jun 20 2026
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A Court Case Reveals Some of Tim Hortons’ Secrets
The doughnut and coffee chain has an elaborate system for raising prices and making sure loyal customers pay for their rewards.By Ian Austen
Published on : Sat Jun 20 2026
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Here’s the latest.
By Abdi Latif Dahir, Zolan Kanno-Youngs and Alan Yuhas
Published on : Sat Jun 20 2026
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Lebanon Emerges as Weak Link in U.S.-Iran Deal to End War
The conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, once seen as a secondary front to the American-Israeli war on Iran, has become one of the main obstacles to ending it.By Euan Ward and Christina Goldbaum
Published on : Fri Jun 19 2026
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Lebanon Cease-Fire Bolsters U.S.-Iran Truce, After a Shaky Start
Talks on a long-term peace deal were set to begin on Friday, but Iran pulled out, citing Israeli strikes in Lebanon. Hours later, diplomats say, Israel and Hezbollah agreed to halt fighting there.By Abdi Latif Dahir, Euan Ward, Adam Rasgon, Johnatan Reiss and Richard Pérez-Peña
Published on : Fri Jun 19 2026
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Woman Receives 12-Year Sentence for 1978 Scalding Death of Stepdaughter, 5
Janice Nix was found guilty of manslaughter after her stepson told the police that she had forced his sister into a hot bath as a form of punishment in their home in South London.By Ali Watkins
Published on : Fri Jun 19 2026
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Moscow Refinery Blast May Have Been Caused by Friendly Fire, Video Suggests
Footage shows a Russian air defense missile traveling toward a fuel silo, which erupts in an explosion around the time of its arrival.By James McManagan, Paul Sonne and Malachy Browne
Published on : Fri Jun 19 2026
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Canadian Billionaire Frank Stronach Convicted of Sexual and Indecent Assault
Mr. Stronach, 93, was found guilty of sexual assault and indecent assault in two cases and acquitted on three other charges.By Ian Austen
Published on : Fri Jun 19 2026
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Trump’s Iran Deal Is Off to a Chaotic Start
The preliminary agreement, not yet a week old, has sown confusion: nixed Swiss signing ceremonies, rifts with Israel and Congress, and uncertainty over new talks.By Jim Tankersley and Erica L. Green
Published on : Fri Jun 19 2026
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Iran’s Supreme Leader Says He Dislikes Deal With U.S., but Allowed It
Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei distanced himself from the agreement, putting responsibility for it on Iran’s president, and said it does not mean acceding to U.S. demands.By Yeganeh Torbati
Published on : Fri Jun 19 2026
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Europe Is Heating Up This Week. Here’s What to Know.
Unusually high temperatures are expected across parts of Western Europe into early next week, weather agencies said.By Lynsey Chutel
Published on : Fri Jun 19 2026
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Our Allies Are Wondering Whether Supporting the American War Machine Is Worth It
Is the Iran war an early sign of “superpower suicide"?By Linda Kinstler
Published on : Fri Jun 19 2026
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A Missing Ingredient in Ukraine’s Barrages on Russia: Ballistic Missiles
Ukrainian drone attacks have achieved breakthroughs, but only ballistic missiles can push Russia to reconsider its war objectives, military experts and officials say.By Constant Méheut
Published on : Fri Jun 19 2026
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Back After Vanishing for 2 Weeks, Russian Banker Tries to Project Calm
The central bank leader Elvira S. Nabiullina reappeared for a news conference after a gap that highlighted deep tensions in the country’s political and economic elite.By Ivan Nechepurenko
Published on : Fri Jun 19 2026
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How Quickly Could Andy Burnham Become U.K. Prime Minister?
While Mr. Burnham’s leadership ambitions are clear, Prime Minister Keir Starmer has stated that he would fight any challenge.By Michael D. Shear
Published on : Fri Jun 19 2026
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