
‘We Left in the Clothes We Were Wearing’: Yemenis Flee New Fighting
Hunger and disease have tormented Yemen for years. Now, fighting between the Saudi-backed government and Iran-backed Houthis is pushing it to the brink.By Saeed Al-Batati, Shuaib Almosawa and Somini Sengupta
Published on : Sat Sep 12 2026
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Bab al-Mandab StraitRed SeaYemenSaudi ArabiaHouthisUnited NationsWorld Health Organization

In an Irish Village, Trump’s Visit for a Golf Tournament Prompts Protests and Praise
As the U.S. president heads to his Doonbeg hotel for the Irish Open, locals expressed both appreciation for the resort’s economic benefits and opposition to his politics.By Megan Specia
Published on : Sat Sep 12 2026
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IrelandDoonbeg (Ireland)Trump, Donald J

A Visa Dispute Is Threatening a U.S.-Brazil Effort to Fight Crime
Officials say the Trump administration is blocking some of Brazil’s efforts to expand cooperation on fighting transnational crime.By Ana Ionova and Edward Wong
Published on : Sat Sep 12 2026
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BrazilUnited StatesCustoms and Border Protection (US)State DepartmentBolsonaro, FlavioBolsonaro, Jair (1955- )Da Silva, Luiz Inacio LulaTrump, Donald J

Music Stars Are Dragged Into South Africa’s Immigration Controversy
As anti-immigrant sentiment and vigilante violence fuel outrage across the continent, some fans abroad are rejecting South African performers.By Zimasa Matiwane
Published on : Sat Sep 12 2026
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AfricaLagos (Nigeria)MaliNigeriaSouth AfricaZimbabweAfrican UnionTems (1995- )Tyla (Singer)Wizkid (Singer)

As Oil Prices Rise, BRICS Leaders Have What U.S. Doesn’t: Iran at the Table
Even so, finding unity among the loose grouping of emerging economies will be difficult as the war in the Middle East strains their own interests.By David Pierson and Alex Travelli
Published on : Sat Sep 12 2026
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Delhi (India)BrazilAfricaCape Town (South Africa)ChinaEgyptIndonesiaIranNew Delhi (India)Strait of HormuzBRICS GroupModi, NarendraPezeshkian, MasoudPutin, Vladimir VRamaphosa, CyrilTrump, Donald JXi Jinping

Why Mokha, Historic Port That Shaped the Coffee Trade, Is a Prize in Yemen’s War
A strategic location on the Red Sea afforded the city centuries of trading dominance — and makes it a coveted target in today’s fighting in the Middle East.By Jonathan Wolfe
Published on : Sat Sep 12 2026
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Bab al-Mandab StraitMokha (Yemen)YemenHouthis

The Doctor Pressuring African Leaders to Own the Ebola Response
International agencies and foreign donors have long driven campaigns to defeat diseases like Ebola. Dr. Jean Kaseya, the head of the Africa C.D.C., wants to change that.By Ruth Maclean
Published on : Sat Sep 12 2026
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Houthis Seize a Key Red Sea Island, Threatening Another Global Oil Route
The militia captured the island in the Bab al-Mandab Strait, a choke point for trade. Saudi Arabia also announced it had shut down a critical oil pipeline after a drone attack launched from Iraq.By Adam Rasgon, Shuaib Almosawa, Saeed Al-Batati and Pranav Baskar
Published on : Fri Sep 11 2026
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Bab al-Mandab StraitIranRed SeaSaudi ArabiaYemenHouthis

Inside an Ancient Lebanese City Engulfed by War
The Lebanese city of Tyre, one of the oldest metropolises in the world, has been left scarred.By Abdi Latif Dahir and Daniel Berehulak
Published on : Fri Sep 11 2026
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As Russia Again Draws Near, a Frontline City Fears Obliteration This Time
The Ukrainian city of Izium still bears the scars of Russian occupation from four years ago. As Moscow’s forces approach, residents are bracing for the worst.By Cassandra Vinograd, Oleksandr Chubko and Finbarr O’Reilly
Published on : Fri Sep 11 2026
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Avdiivka (Ukraine)Donetsk (Ukraine)Izium (Ukraine)Kramatorsk (Ukraine)Slovyansk (Ukraine)UkraineDonbas (Ukraine)Putin, Vladimir VZelensky, Volodymyr

Iran, Flanked by Leaders of Russia and India, Shows It Is Not Alone
The leaders of China, Russia, India, Iran and other nations in the BRICS club gather in New Delhi this weekend, but wars and soaring energy prices divide them.By David Pierson, Yeganeh Torbati, Valerie Hopkins and Tiffany May
Published on : Fri Sep 11 2026
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BrazilChinaIndiaRussiaSouth AfricaUnited Arab EmiratesBRICS GroupModi, NarendraXi JinpingPutin, Vladimir VTrump, Donald J

Emma Bonino, Italian Campaigner for Civil Rights, Dies at 78
In nearly five decades in politics, Ms. Bonino wielded outsize influence on Italian discourse, helping erode the political sway of the Catholic Church.By Josephine de La Bruyère
Published on : Fri Sep 11 2026
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ItalyEuropeRoman Catholic ChurchBonino, Emma

France Widens Sex-Trafficking Investigation Linked to Jeffrey Epstein
The lead prosecutor in Paris said investigators had identified 13 new potential victims of Mr. Epstein, the financier and sex offender, who was a part-time resident of the city.By Giulia Imbert
Published on : Fri Sep 11 2026
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Paris (France)FranceEpstein, Jeffrey E (1953- )Siad, Daniel (1957-2026)Brunel, Jean-Luc (1946- )

For China, a Mock A.I. Attack on WeChat Signals a Dangerous New Era
The demonstration of a potent cyberweapon has exposed China’s vulnerabilities and added to the urgency of A.I. safety talks between Beijing and Washington.By Lily Kuo and Pei-Lin Wu
Published on : Fri Sep 11 2026
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Why Carney Isn’t Rushing Back to the Negotiating Table
Canadians back his tough stance on trade with the U.S. An expert says that support gives him little incentive to reopen talks soon.By Ian Austen
Published on : Sat Sep 12 2026
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Walk This Way
Are there everyday activities that you can turn into a walk?By Jancee Dunn
Published on : Sat Sep 12 2026
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Colombia Plans to Start Aerial Spraying of Coca Crops Despite Health Worries
The plan — quickly challenged by a local court — came days after Colombia’s president and the U.S. secretary of state, Marco Rubio, discussed stronger measures against drug trafficking.By Genevieve Glatsky
Published on : Fri Sep 11 2026
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ColombiaUnited StatesWorld Health OrganizationRubio, MarcoDe La Espriella, Abelardo

Why the Houthis’ Lightning Advance Threatens Global Shipping
Maps showing how the swift advance of the Houthis tightens the group’s grip on a crucial choke point of global oil and cargo shipping.By Sergio Peçanha, Lazaro Gamio and Weiyi Cai
Published on : Fri Sep 11 2026
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YemenSaudi ArabiaHouthis

Police Uncover Scheme Using Fake Horse Passports to Traffic Animals
The police in Belgium, France, Ireland and the Netherlands say they suspect a fraud network of faking identities and duplicating microchips for hundreds of horses.By Lynsey Chutel
Published on : Fri Sep 11 2026
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U.S. allies in Europe recall trans-Atlantic bonds after the 9/11 attacks.
As Europe grapples with an era of American retrenBy Lara Jakes
Published on : Fri Sep 11 2026
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EuropeUnited StatesNational September 11 Memorial and MuseumNorth Atlantic Treaty OrganizationEuropean UnionTrump, Donald J

Blast Shakes Southern Lebanon as Israel Destroys Underground Hezbollah Base
The complex sat below Ali al-Taher ridge, a strategic hilltop that overlooks the region and that has seen intense fighting.By Abdi Latif Dahir and Hwaida Saad
Published on : Fri Sep 11 2026
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LebanonIsraelNabatieh (Lebanon)Hezbollah

Seeing Normandy on Two Wheels, a Fall Cycling Trip
On a ride through the French countryside from Dieppe to Bayeux, cyclists of all levels can explore beaches, cideries and historic towns.By Sophie Stuber
Published on : Fri Sep 11 2026
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Normandy (France)

Dopamine Sites Sell Nothing, and People Cannot Get Enough
Digital spaces that simulate indulgences like shopping and ordering food have taken off worldwide. Experts in human behavior say there are real reasons for their appeal.By Ephrat Livni
Published on : Fri Sep 11 2026
worldasia
Lembke, Anna

Organizers of Hong Kong Vigils for Tiananmen Massacre Sentenced to Prison
Chow Hang-tung, Lee Cheuk-yan and Albert Ho were given lengthy prison sentences under a national security law imposed on the city by Beijing.By Tiffany May
Published on : Fri Sep 11 2026
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Hong KongTiananmen Square (Beijing)ChinaHong Kong Alliance in Support of Patriotic Democratic Movements of ChinaHuman Rights WatchChow Hang-tung (1985- )Lee Cheuk-yanHo, Gwyneth (1990- )

In a Club of Emerging Powers, China and India Vie for Influence
China sees the BRICS group as a vehicle for challenging American power. India wants to keep the group broad enough to avoid choosing sides.By David Pierson and Alex Travelli
Published on : Fri Sep 11 2026
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ChinaIndiaBrazilRussiaSouth AfricaBRICS GroupModi, NarendraXi JinpingTrump, Donald J

A Succession Battle Erupts Over a Late Ugandan Monarch
Family members and royal leaders are jockeying for control in the Tooro Kingdom after its former boy king died last month. Elders chose a TV journalist to succeed him, but the royal family has objected.By Zane Irwin
Published on : Thu Sep 10 2026
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Tooro Kingdom (Uganda)Oyo, King of Tooro Kingdom (1992-2026)Museveni, Yoweri

Toyohiro Akiyama, Japan’s Chain-Smoking ‘Space Antihero,’ Dies at 84
A journalist, he was the first Japanese person to enter space, joining a Soviet crew as part of a spectacular $35 million ratings stunt in 1990.By Javier C. Hernández and Hisako Ueno
Published on : Thu Sep 10 2026
worldasia
JapanUSSR (Former Soviet Union)Akiyama, Toyohiro

Bayeux Mania
Cutting-edge conservation techniques allowed the famous tapestry to travel to England from France. The exhibition in London is shaping up to be a blockbuster.By Katrin Bennhold
Published on : Thu Sep 10 2026
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Bayeux (France)British MuseumDiana, Princess of Wales

Hobbyist Archaeologist Uncovers Finland’s Largest Viking-Age Coin Hoard
Out searching with a metal detector in his hometown, Kalle Lappinen found a historical treasure buried in an unexpected location.By Ephrat Livni
Published on : Thu Sep 10 2026
worldeurope
Finland

Rubio Talks of Cooperating With Peru on Crime Crackdown
The Trump administration is taking an increasingly militarized approach to Latin America, and it has pushed governments across the region to work with U.S. forces.By Edward Wong and Mitra Taj
Published on : Thu Sep 10 2026
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PeruRubio, MarcoFujimori, Keiko

Choking Global Trade
Low rainfall and shrinking rivers are causing shipping bottlenecks, and higher prices, around the world.By Claire Brown
Published on : Thu Sep 10 2026
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Panama Canal and Canal ZoneRhine RiverMississippi RiverArctic Regions

U.K. Sanctions on Israeli Settlements in West Bank Divide British Rabbis
Prominent rabbis reacted with a mix of support, condemnation and concern about the ramifications for Jews in Britain.By Amelia Nierenberg
Published on : Thu Sep 10 2026
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West BankGreat BritainIsrael

Moscow Claims Ukraine Planned to Start a War Between Russia and the U.K.
Britain warned that Russia uses disinformation to divide Ukraine from its international partners.By Paul Sonne
Published on : Thu Sep 10 2026
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Great BritainRussiaFederal Security Service