
Israel Halts Iran Strikes After Trump Claims Progress Toward Nuclear Talks, Officials Say
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that Israel’s “fire is on hold” after a phone call with President Trump. Iran also said it would cease its attacks but, like Israel, warned it was ready to resume.Published on : Tue Jun 09 2026

A U.K. Special Election That Could (Eventually) Topple a Prime Minister
Andy Burnham, the mayor of Greater Manchester, is running for a seat in Parliament. It’s a vital step in a campaign to oust his party colleague Prime Minister Keir Starmer.By Michael D. Shear
Published on : Tue Jun 09 2026
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A ‘Miraculous Transformation’: How Kim Jong-un Fortified North Korea
He used the pandemic to ruthlessly tighten his grip on the country. Then he energized its economy by leveraging Russia’s war in Ukraine.By Choe Sang-Hun
Published on : Mon Jun 08 2026
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Artisanal or Exploitative? Unraveling the Story of Mexico’s World Cup Jerseys
Mexicans are enraged after viral videos claimed Adidas exploited Indigenous women to sew World Cup jerseys. We traveled into the mountains to speak to the artisans themselves.By Jack Nicas and Luis Antonio Rojas
Published on : Mon Jun 08 2026
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Mexicoadidas AG

At Least 32 Dead After Earthquake and Landslide in the Philippines
A 7.8-magnitude quake struck off the island of Mindanao, causing widespread destruction and a deadly landslide. More than 100 others were injured and tens of thousands displaced.By Jason Gutierrez, Aie Balagtas See and Sui-Lee Wee
Published on : Mon Jun 08 2026
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Mindanao (Philippines)Philippines

Armenia’s Prime Minister Declares Victory in Race Shadowed by Russia
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan overcame a pressure campaign by Moscow and was on track to win a mandate to move ahead on peace talks that President Trump helped broker.By Paul Sonne
Published on : Mon Jun 08 2026
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The 15-Hour Fight With Iran Showed the Bind Israel Is In
As it braces for a possible U.S.-Iranian peace deal, Israel now knows that if it responds forcefully to attacks by Hezbollah, Iran may strike Israel with missiles.By David M. Halbfinger
Published on : Mon Jun 08 2026
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Vance Ties U.K. Stabbing Death to ‘Invasion of Migrants,’ Prompting Rebuke
British officials accused Vice President JD Vance of trying to “stir up division” in his comments on the murder of Henry Nowak, whose killer was sentenced to life in prison last week.By Michael D. Shear
Published on : Mon Jun 08 2026
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Why Iran Risked an Attack on Israel
Iran’s leaders want to show they are serious about defending their Hezbollah allies in Lebanon and maintaining the regional balance of power, analysts say.By Erika Solomon
Published on : Mon Jun 08 2026
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China Reasserts Itself, to Contain North Korea’s Tilt Toward Russia
On a rare visit to North Korea, China’s leader, Xi Jinping, projected unity but also sought to remind Kim Jong-un that he is the senior partner in their alliance.By David Pierson and Choe Sang-Hun
Published on : Mon Jun 08 2026
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Dutch Scientist Charged With Conspiring to Smuggle Mpox Virus Into U.S.
The virologist was stopped at the Detroit airport after working in Congo during an mpox epidemic. His lawyer said the material was for research.By Ephrat Livni
Published on : Mon Jun 08 2026
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U.S. Judge Reverses Decision on Colombian Woman Deported to Congo
The judge had previously ruled that the woman had been improperly deported by the Trump administration and had ordered her returned to the United States.By Pranav Baskar
Published on : Mon Jun 08 2026
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Searching for Shade When It’s 125 Degrees
Every season brings a new struggle for people in Dadu District, Pakistan, an area prone to sandstorms, drought and flooding.By Zia ur-Rehman and Asim Hafeez
Published on : Mon Jun 08 2026
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Dadu (Pakistan)

One Is the Pope, the Other an Atheist. They Both Oppose Trump.
Pope Leo XIV and Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez of Spain, who met on Monday, have recently clashed with President Trump. Their motivations, however, may be different.By Jason Horowitz
Published on : Mon Jun 08 2026
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Crew Rescued After U.S. Helicopter Goes Down Near Strait of Hormuz
It was not immediately clear what led to the incident, which came at a time when the cease-fire in the war has grown tenuous.By Eric Schmitt, Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan
Published on : Tue Jun 09 2026
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IranStrait of Hormuz

I.C.C. Prosecutor Suspended, but Future at Court Remains Unresolved
Karim Khan, the chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, faced an accusation of sexual harassment.By Jeanna Smialek and Amanda Taub
Published on : Tue Jun 09 2026
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U.S. Denies Entry to World Cup Referee From Somalia
Omar Artan was one of 52 referees selected for the FIFA World Cup. But on Saturday he was denied entry because of “vetting concerns,” U.S. officials said.By Hussein Mohamed and Tariq Panja
Published on : Mon Jun 08 2026
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Iran and Israel Pull Back, After Fierce Exchange of Attacks
The conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, an Iranian-backed militia, is complicating efforts to end the war in Iran.By Aaron Boxerman, Farnaz Fassihi, Ronen Bergman and Maggie Haberman
Published on : Mon Jun 08 2026
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Kim Jong-un’s Triumph
He leveraged the war in Ukraine to become North Korea’s most powerful leader to date.By Katrin Bennhold
Published on : Mon Jun 08 2026
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Videos Show Chinese Businesses Hawking North Korean Labor
On social media, Chinese entrepreneurs are touting cheap labor across the border, as trade between the two countries regains momentum.By Jiawei Wang and Choe Sang-Hun
Published on : Mon Jun 08 2026
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6.1-Magnitude Earthquake in the Gulf of Mexico Felt in South Florida
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 Jun 08 2026
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Patrick Bruel, French Singer, Is Taken Into Custody Over Sex Assault Claims
Mr. Bruel, long a beloved celebrity in France, has denied allegations raised by 13 women dating to 1997.By Claire Moses and Ségolène Le Stradic
Published on : Mon Jun 08 2026
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Iran-Israel Escalation Ignited in Lebanon, Which Is Trapped in Their Conflict
The power struggle between Iran and Israel to define the new rules of the Middle East plays out in Lebanon, which the other two countries have used to pursue their own ends.By Aaron Boxerman
Published on : Mon Jun 08 2026
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Are U.S. and Israel on the Same Page in Mideast Wars?
President Trump has voiced his frustration with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel, but it is not clear how able he is to rein in Israeli military action.By Lara Jakes
Published on : Mon Jun 08 2026
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Welcome to the Era of Me-First Energy
The Iran war is pushing countries to prioritize domestic energy in order to protect themselves from volatile oil and natural gas markets.By Rebecca F. Elliott
Published on : Mon Jun 08 2026
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Strait of HormuzSoutheast AsiaSouth AmericaPhilippinesUnited StatesBelgiumEuropeGuyanaTaiwanInternational Energy Agency

Houthis Threaten to Widen Iran War by Blocking Israeli Shipping in Red Sea
The Yemeni militia group, which is backed by Iran, said it would impose a partial blockade in the waterway, a move that would further strangle supply routes and aggravate the conflict in the Mideast.By Shuaib Almosawa and Vivian Nereim
Published on : Mon Jun 08 2026
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After new attacks, Israelis lament a ‘never-ending loop of war.’
By Adam Rasgon
Published on : Mon Jun 08 2026
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Beirut (Lebanon)Dahiya (Lebanon)Israel

What to Know About Mahshahr, the Iranian Petrochemical Complex That Israel Targeted
The facility makes materials that Iran says are for civilian uses, but that Israel argues are also deployed in military applications.By Leo Sands
Published on : Mon Jun 08 2026
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No Calm for Tehran’s Residents as Iran-Israel Fighting Resumes
As explosions sounded in the Iranian capital, people frantically checked phones and social media to see whether they were under attack again.By Farnaz Fassihi
Published on : Mon Jun 08 2026
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Here’s the latest.
By Maggie Haberman, Ronen Bergman, Jonathan Swan and Max Bearak
Published on : Mon Jun 08 2026
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Maps: 7.8-Magnitude Earthquake Near the Philippines Raises Tsunami Alerts
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 Jun 08 2026
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A Voice for Ukraine’s Soldiers
Meet the rights defender charged with protecting the country’s fighters — not from Russia, but from abuses by their own commanders.By Katrin Bennhold
Published on : Sun Jun 07 2026
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Here’s the latest.
By David M. Halbfinger and Katie Rogers
Published on : Sun Jun 07 2026
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Tribeca Festival Denounces Pair Who Joked on the Red Carpet About Rape
A clip of the actor Elon Gold with Lizzy Savetsky, a social media influencer, at the premiere of “The Wedding Entertainer” has been circulating online.By Claire Moses and Johnny Diaz
Published on : Sun Jun 07 2026
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