
Iran War Live Updates: Israel Launches New Strikes in Southern Lebanon
The attacks came a day after Israel and Iran pulled back from direct confrontation. The Israeli campaign against the Lebanese militia Hezbollah has been an obstacle in U.S.-Iran peace talks.Published on : Tue Jun 09 2026

A Challenge in the U.S.-Iran Talks: Both Sides Demand Victory
Washington and Tehran would need to defend any potential deal as a win for their side. And each has a leader whose approach to talks is vexing mediators.By Erika Solomon, Farnaz Fassihi and Tyler Pager
Published on : Tue Jun 09 2026
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Strait of HormuzIranUnited StatesTrump, Donald JKhamenei, Mojtaba (1969- )

The Roar of ‘Cease-Fire’ in a Once-Thriving City
The city of Nabatieh once spoke to the changing fortunes of Lebanon. Now, amid unending war, it speaks to the country’s worst fears.By Christina Goldbaum, Hwaida Saad and Daniel Berehulak
Published on : Tue Jun 09 2026
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LebanonNabatieh (Lebanon)Hezbollah

Ukraine’s Neighbors Seek Shelter as More and More Drones Fly Overhead
Drones launched by both Russia and Ukraine are veering off course, menacing countries that are not at war.By Andrew Higgins
Published on : Tue Jun 09 2026
worldeurope
Balkan StatesBaltic RegionRussiaLithuaniaUkraineNorth Atlantic Treaty Organization

A Yearslong Effort to Woo Trump Culminates With the World Cup
Gianni Infantino, the FIFA president, has unabashedly courted the president’s favor. Soccer officials privately ask, who really benefits?By Tariq Panja and Rebecca R. Ruiz
Published on : Tue Jun 09 2026
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Customs and Border Protection (US)Immigration and Customs Enforcement (US)Mar-a-Lago (Palm Beach, Fla)International Federation of Association Football (FIFA)Infantino, GianniTrump, Donald JBlatter, SeppBiden, Joseph R Jr

One of the Pope’s Best Friends Works in Spain. They Often Talk Cars.
Pope Leo and Armando Jesús Lovera have known each other for decades. They have watched World Cup games together, gone on road trips and once searched for a teddy bear for Mr. Lovera’s future wife.By Jason Horowitz
Published on : Tue Jun 09 2026
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SpainPeruRoman Catholic ChurchLeo XIV

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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Great BritainAshton-in-Makerfield (England)Manchester (England)Labour Party (Great Britain)Reform UK (British Political Party)Burnham, Andrew M (1970- )Starmer, KeirKenyon, Robert FFarage, Nigel (1964- )

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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North KoreaRussiaChinaWorkers' Party of KoreaKim Jong-unKo Yong-hui

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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ArmeniaRussiaNagorno-KarabakhAzerbaijanEuropean UnionPashinyan, NikolPutin, Vladimir V

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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IranIsraelHezbollahNetanyahu, BenjaminTrump, Donald J

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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Great BritainReform UK (British Political Party)Vance, J DNowak, Henry (2007-25)Farage, Nigel (1964- )Digwa, VickrumLammy, DavidBadenoch, Kemi

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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IranIsraelUnited StatesMiddle EastHezbollahTrump, Donald J

Israel Strikes Lebanese City of Tyre as New Cease-Fire Falters
The bombardment followed Israeli evacuation warnings for the entire city, and came a day after Iran said it would attack Israel if it kept up its offensive in southern Lebanon.By Euan Ward
Published on : Tue Jun 09 2026
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Somali Referee Says His World Cup Dream Is Dashed After U.S. Denies Entry
“I had the right papers and everything,” Omar Abdulkadir Artan said in his first interview since he was turned back. He would have been the first Somali to referee a game in the tournament.By Matthew Mpoke Bigg
Published on : Tue Jun 09 2026
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SomaliaAfricaUnited StatesInternational Federation of Association Football (FIFA)Customs and Border Protection (US)

Netanyahu’s Bow to Trump’s Iran Pressure Spurs New Criticism
Opponents attacked Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for halting strikes against Iran after a call with President Trump, saying that he was letting the United States make Israel’s decisions.By David M. Halbfinger
Published on : Tue Jun 09 2026
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Beirut (Lebanon)Dahiya (Lebanon)IranIsraelLebanonHezbollahNetanyahu, BenjaminTrump, Donald J

Behind the Pageantry in Pyongyang With Xi and Kim
Xi Jinping and Kim Jong-un projected unity and deeper ties this week, but the dynamic between China and North Korea has evolved considerably.By Pablo Robles, Agnes Chang and Choe Sang-Hun
Published on : Tue Jun 09 2026
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Man Arrested in ‘Brutal’ Stabbing in Northern Ireland, Police Say
The suspect, who the police said is in his 30s and Sudanese, is alleged to have attacked another man in an assault in Belfast that was recorded and spread quickly online.By Megan Specia
Published on : Tue Jun 09 2026
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By Leo Sands, Euan Ward and Qasim Nauman
Published on : Tue Jun 09 2026
worldmiddleeast

A Mayor, Her Boyfriend and China’s Mysterious Propaganda Machine
Eileen Wang pleaded guilty to acting as a foreign agent. But what could Beijing want from the mayor of a small California city known as the “Chinese Beverly Hills”?By Amy Qin
Published on : Tue Jun 09 2026
uspolitics
Arcadia (Calif)ChinaWang, Eileen (1969- )

Crew Is 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
uspolitics
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 Amanda Taub and Jeanna Smialek
Published on : Tue Jun 09 2026
worldeurope
International Criminal CourtKhan, Karim (1970- )

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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SomaliaInternational Federation of Association Football (FIFA)State DepartmentArtan, Omar

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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Beirut (Lebanon)IsraelIranLebanonHezbollahHouthisGhalibaf, Mohammad BaqerKatz, Israel (1955- )Netanyahu, BenjaminTrump, Donald JSharif, Shahbaz

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
worldasia
ChinaNorth KoreaRason (North Korea)

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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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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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
worldafrica
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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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FranceMediapartBruel, Patrick

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
worldmiddleeast
Beirut (Lebanon)LebanonIsraelIranHezbollahNetanyahu, BenjaminTrump, Donald J

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
worldasia
Pyongyang (North Korea)Kim Jong-unPutin, Vladimir VXi Jinping

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
worldmiddleeast
LebanonIranIsraelHezbollahNetanyahu, BenjaminTrump, Donald J

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
businessenergy-environment
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
worldmiddleeast
Beirut (Lebanon)Dahiya (Lebanon)Israel