
Iran War Live Updates: Trump Calls for Restraint After Israel Strikes Beirut Suburbs
President Trump said “all sides should stand down,” as the conflict in Lebanon between Israel and the Iranian-backed militant group Hezbollah complicated efforts to finalize a cease-fire agreement with Tehran.Published on : Sun Jun 14 2026

Switzerland Rejects Measure to Cap Its Population at 10 Million
The referendum was about limiting migration after the number of residents rose by more than a quarter since 2000, but it was framed around affordability and sustainability.By Jim Tankersley
Published on : Sun Jun 14 2026
worldeurope
SwitzerlandEuropeSwiss People's Party

British Forces Seize Russian Shadow Fleet Oil Tanker
Britain’s Defense Ministry said it was the first time that British forces had acted alone to stop a ship in the fleet, a collection of vessels that Russia uses to move fuel and evade sanctions.By Stephen Castle
Published on : Sun Jun 14 2026
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Great BritainEnglish ChannelRussiaPutin, Vladimir VStarmer, Keir

It Was Meant to Unify. Now the G7 Is Dogged by Chaos and Divided by Trump.
Group of 7 meetings once embodied the effort to sustain the global diplomatic order. This year’s gathering, starting on Monday, symbolizes its fragmentation.By Mark Landler
Published on : Sun Jun 14 2026
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EuropeFranceUnited StatesGroup of SevenMacron, Emmanuel (1977- )Trump, Donald J

Deadlocked Wars: How Major Powers Misread the Regions They Attacked
Russia and the United States projected their own centralized views onto Ukraine and Iran, analysts said. As a result, the smaller countries trapped larger ones in a costly confrontation.By Neil MacFarquhar
Published on : Sun Jun 14 2026
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IranUkraineRussiaUnited StatesPutin, Vladimir VTrump, Donald JZelensky, Volodymyr

Meet the Smallest Country Ever to Reach the World Cup
Competing for the first time, Curaçao is brimming with joy. Most of the Caribbean nation’s team was born and raised in the Netherlands, but residents say the players represent them.By James Wagner and Luis Antonio Rojas
Published on : Sun Jun 14 2026
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CuracaoVenezuelaCaribbean AreaNetherlandsGilmar (1930-2013)Juninho

Japan Is Running Out of Royals. Are More Men the Answer?
Japan’s legislature is drafting a plan to allow the imperial family to adopt distant male relatives. But some in Japan would prefer a female emperor.By Javier C. Hernández and Hisako Ueno
Published on : Sun Jun 14 2026
worldasia
JapanLiberal Democratic Party (Japan)

Germany and Japan Are Rearming Again, 80 Years After World War II
After becoming allies to disastrous effect in the 1940s, Berlin and Tokyo are finding new reasons to team up — including rebuilding their militaries.By Jim Tankersley and Javier C. Hernández
Published on : Sun Jun 14 2026
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GermanyJapanMerz, FriedrichTakaichi, SanaeTrump, Donald J

With a Deal Seemingly Close, the U.S. Faces an Iran More Willing to Withstand Pressure
Iran’s new, more militaristic leaders have already survived the worst that America and Israel can deliver, and seem readier to take risks.By Steven Erlanger
Published on : Sat Jun 13 2026
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IranStrait of HormuzIsraelTrump, Donald J

Russia Is Rich in Ballistic Missiles. Ukraine Is Short of Ways to Stop Them.
Ukraine is running out of American-made Patriot air-defense interceptors, and is pleading for more.By Nicholas Kulish, Kim Barker, Siobhán O’Grady and Lara Jakes
Published on : Sat Jun 13 2026
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RussiaUkraine

Canada’s Showbiz Steps Out of Hollywood’s Shadow
No longer content with being just “Hollywood North,” the Canadian screen industry is asserting itself and telling its own stories.By Matina Stevis-Gridneff and Cole Burston
Published on : Sat Jun 13 2026
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A Family Ravaged by Land Mines
Bu Ri lost a leg to a mine in Myanmar decades ago. More recently, six other members of his family have suffered a similar fate or worse, in a sign of the devastation wreaked by civil war.By Richard C. Paddock
Published on : Sat Jun 13 2026
worldasia
Karenni State (Myanmar)MyanmarKarenni Nationalities Defense Force

Brazilians, Paintbrushes in Hand, Revive a World Cup Ritual
After years of dampened enthusiasm about the World Cup, Brazilians are excited about their national team again — and they’re showing it by painting the streets.By Ana Ionova and Dado Galdieri
Published on : Sat Jun 13 2026
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BrazilRio de Janeiro (Brazil)Neymar

What to Know About the Ebola Outbreak
Aid agencies are racing to help health workers in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The virus is known to have killed at least 140 people, but the true toll may be far higher.By Lynsey Chutel, Amelia Nierenberg and Matthew Mpoke Bigg
Published on : Mon May 18 2026
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Congo, Democratic Republic of (Congo-Kinshasa)UgandaWorld Health Organization

In Israel, Broad Discontent Over the Emerging U.S. Deal With Iran
Israelis across the political spectrum say the deal appears to leave fundamental security threats posed by Iran unaddressed.By Isabel Kershner
Published on : Sun Jun 14 2026
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IsraelHezbollahNetanyahu, BenjaminTrump, Donald JLieberman, AvigdorLapid, Yair

Israel Strikes Beirut Outskirts as Fighting With Hezbollah Escalates
The attacks complicated an already delicate moment as President Trump and Iran appeared to be edging toward finalizing a framework peace agreement.By Isabel Kershner and Christina Goldbaum
Published on : Sun Jun 14 2026
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Net Gain
We’re covering the Knicks, and a savvy strategy people are using to game prediction markets.By Evan Gorelick
Published on : Sun Jun 14 2026
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Polymarket (Adventure One QSS Inc)Kalshi Inc

The Secrets of a Soccer-Turf Master
John Sorochan, a turf scientist at the University of Tennessee, has led the yearslong, multimillion-dollar effort to develop perfect playing fields for the 2026 World Cup.By Alan Burdick
Published on : Sun Jun 14 2026
science
International Federation of Association Football (FIFA)University of TennesseeSorochan, John

Here’s the latest.
By Isabel Kershner, Christina Goldbaum, Adam Rasgon and Ronen Bergman
Published on : Sun Jun 14 2026
worldmiddleeast

The 91-Year-Old Weaving Ancestral Tradition Into Art
Though electric machines are now standard, the Venezuelan weaver Margarita Mora has clung to a mix of ancestral Indigenous and Spanish practices to create surprisingly modern work.By Silvia Benedetti and Andrea Hernández
Published on : Sun Jun 14 2026
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VenezuelaAndes MountainsMora, Margarita (Artist)

Top Haitian Security Official Kidnapped
A security expert who had recently become chief of staff to the new defense minister was abducted, the latest example of violence gripping the country.By Frances Robles
Published on : Sat Jun 13 2026
worldamericas
HaitiTi Bwa (Gang)Boyard, James (Haiti Official)

5 Children Are Killed After Van and S.U.V. Collide in Rural Ontario
The children — four girls and one boy — were among 10 people in the van at the time of the crash. An infant was seriously injured, the police said.By Mark Walker
Published on : Sat Jun 13 2026
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CanadaOntario (Canada)

Here’s the latest.
By Jonathan Swan and Abdi Latif Dahir
Published on : Sat Jun 13 2026
worldmiddleeast

Unfinished Business
We like it when projects are completed, but what if we could abide comfortably in the toiling and striving it takes to get them there?By Melissa Kirsch
Published on : Sat Jun 13 2026
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Basilica i Temple Expiatori de la Sagrada Familia (Barcelona, Spain)Gaudi, Antoni

A Tren de Aragua Leader Is Killed in a Joint Strike, U.S. and Venezuela Say
A strike this week in Venezuela killed a gang leader known as Niño Guerrero who was wanted in the United States, officials in both countries said.By John Yoon
Published on : Sat Jun 13 2026
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VenezuelaUnited StatesTren de Aragua (Gang)Defense DepartmentTrump, Donald JHegseth, Pete

An Honored Canadian Journalist on the Importance of Investigative Reporting
Our Times colleague Susanne Craig was back home in Canada to be honored for her extraordinary career, which began in Calgary, Alberta, her hometown.By Matina Stevis-Gridneff
Published on : Sat Jun 13 2026
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CanadaCalgary (Alberta)New York TimesCraig, SusanneTrump, Donald JBuettner, Russ

The Scientific Quest for a Perfect World Cup Field
Every match must be played on natural grass that gives players as consistent a surface as possible, no matter the venue. Cue the years of sod studies.By Alan Burdick
Published on : Sat Jun 13 2026
science
United StatesInternational Federation of Association Football (FIFA)University of TennesseeMichigan State University

Should Switzerland Cap Its Population at 10 Million? Voters Will Decide.
One of the world’s richest countries is about to hold a referendum on a measure that would curb migration and most likely the economy. It is being sold in warm tones.By Jim Tankersley
Published on : Sat Jun 13 2026
worldeurope
SwitzerlandSwiss People's Party

How Capping Its Population at 10 Million Could Reshape Switzerland
On Sunday, Switzerland will vote on whether to cap its population. The implications for Swiss society and its economy could be huge.By Adina Renner and Jim Tankersley
Published on : Sat Jun 13 2026
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SwitzerlandSwiss People's Party

Afghans Hold Rare Public Protests Against Taliban Rules
The United Nations said it was “deeply concerned” about the arrests of dozens of women, and reported that two people were killed in protests organized to support them.By Yaqoob Akbary and Zane Irwin
Published on : Fri Jun 12 2026
worldasia
AfghanistanHerat (Afghanistan)Kabul (Afghanistan)TalibanUnited Nations

U.S. Says Iran Cease-Fire Deal ‘Very Close’
A senior administration official said the two sides were “not quite at the finish line yet.”By Jonathan Swan and David E. Sanger
Published on : Fri Jun 12 2026
worldmiddleeast
IranPersian GulfStrait of Hormuz

Thousands of Mice Swarm Parts of Western Australia in a ‘Mouse Plague’
For months, mice have been found in tea kettles, crunched by car tires and even appeared in people’s beds. In one town, the end might be in sight.By Laura Chung
Published on : Fri Jun 12 2026
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Australia

Canada Has Its Elbows Up and Arms Wide Open at the World Cup
Facing President Trump’s threats, many Canadians have taken a defensive stance to their neighbor. But now Canada is playing co-host with the United States and Mexico, and welcoming the world.By Vjosa Isai
Published on : Fri Jun 12 2026
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CanadaToronto (Ontario)International Federation of Association Football (FIFA)

As Speculation Swirls About the Emerging Iran Deal, Here’s What We Know
A “memorandum of understanding” between the two sides is under discussion. Both sides are keen to frame it as a victory.By Adam Rasgon and Farnaz Fassihi
Published on : Fri Jun 12 2026
worldmiddleeast
IranStrait of HormuzPersian GulfIsraelTrump, Donald J

Spain’s Church Hopes Pope Trip Will Stem Secular Tide
Leo XIV’s visit to Spain, which ended on Friday, has spurred expectations among Catholic leaders of a spiritual revival.By Jason Horowitz
Published on : Fri Jun 12 2026
worldeurope
Canary IslandsEuropeSpainRoman Catholic ChurchLeo XIV

Scientists Race to Test Treatments as Ebola Outbreak Widens
Trials are beginning on several drugs that have shown promise in preliminary studies against the virus that is causing the current outbreak.By Carl Zimmer and Stephanie Nolen
Published on : Fri Jun 12 2026
health
Congo, Democratic Republic of (Congo-Kinshasa)East AfricaUgandaWorld Health OrganizationRegeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc