
Many Feared Trapped in Mall Collapse After Japan Earthquake, Officials Say
Emergency workers were racing to find people and extinguish fires after the 6.8 magnitude quake struck the southwestern prefecture of Kumamoto.Published on : Tue Jul 28 2026

Why Iran Is in No Rush to Return to Talks With United States
Amid a reprieve in the fighting, Iran’s leaders are betting that they can endure more pain than President Trump can, and they have leverage over the Strait of Hormuz, analysts say.By Yeganeh Torbati
Published on : Tue Jul 28 2026
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‘A Wake-Up Call’: Massive Wildfires Pierce Madrid’s Bubble
Madrid is booming, culturally and economically, but the wildfires raging within a short drive of the capital have provided a reality check.By Jason Horowitz
Published on : Tue Jul 28 2026
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Madrid (Spain)SpainEurope

‘Better Chemistry’: Has the Trump-Zelensky Relationship Thawed?
President Trump meets his Ukrainian counterpart in Washington this week. President Volodymyr Zelensky also attended the funeral of Senator Lindsey Graham.By Kim Barker and Ken Bensinger
Published on : Tue Jul 28 2026
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France and Spain Race to Contain Fires Before Some Areas Reach 104 Degrees
Faced with massive blazes, firefighters in both countries are using a brief window of opportunity to bring the flames under control before temperatures spike.By Carlos Barragán, Roser Toll Pifarré and Ségolène Le Stradic
Published on : Tue Jul 28 2026
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Iran Publicly Hangs 2 Protesters, Rights Groups Say
Human rights activists say the Iranian government has been rapidly escalating executions. The latest prompted public protest, videos appear to show.By Leily Nikounazar and Sanjana Varghese
Published on : Tue Jul 28 2026
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Ukraine’s Strike on an Iranian Ship Could Bring Two Wars Closer
The attack in the Caspian Sea was an unusually direct encounter between two countries that have been on opposite sides for years.By Constant Méheut and Qasim Nauman
Published on : Tue Jul 28 2026
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As Fires Menace Bordeaux, Winemakers See Another Blow to Their Livelihood
One of the largest fires in modern French history is raging near the vineyards of Bordeaux. That is just the latest problem for France’s embattled wine industry.By Mark Landler and Giulia Imbert
Published on : Tue Jul 28 2026
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‘We Are Not Learning Anything’: India’s Gen Z Rage Is a Test for Modi
As India’s huge youth population surges, the government faces pressure to fix an education system that leaves many ill prepared for university, let alone for the workplace.By Pragati K.B. and Somini Sengupta
Published on : Tue Jul 28 2026
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India

Germany’s AfD Opposes Pride Flags but May Win Support After L.G.B.T.Q. Attack
Analysts say a recent attack on a Pride celebration is likely to focus fall elections on issues favoring the far-right Alternative for Germany party.By Jim Tankersley
Published on : Tue Jul 28 2026
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‘Why Isn’t Dad at Home?’: The Books Helping Ukrainian Children Process the War
A surge of books in Ukraine since the war began has aimed to help children and their parents cope with trauma.By Constant Méheut and Olha Konovalova
Published on : Mon Jul 27 2026
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Fresh Clashes Erupt in Pakistani Kashmir on First Day of Contested Vote
Dozens have died in recent weeks ahead of a weekslong regional election, officials said. A banned civil rights group said supporters died in conflicts with the police.By Zia ur-Rehman, Jalaluddin Mughal and Elian Peltier
Published on : Tue Jul 28 2026
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Drilling for Oil the Old-Fashioned Way in ‘Little Texas,’ Indonesia
Small pumps and truck engines are used to extract crude from the ground in parts of the country, which has tens of thousands of community-run oil wells.By Hasya Nindita and Ulet Ifansasti
Published on : Tue Jul 28 2026
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Cut Off From Fuel, Cuba Is Still Surviving
President Trump has tried to strangle Cuba by blocking its oil imports. But six months later, the island is finding ways to endure.By Jack Nicas, Alex Pena and Lisette Poole González
Published on : Mon Jul 27 2026
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Houthis Claim Strike on Another Saudi Oil Tanker
With their ally, Iran, bottling up the Strait of Hormuz, the Houthi group in Yemen is escalating its declared blockade of Saudi shipping in another vital waterway, the Red Sea.By Pranav Baskar and Shirin Hakim
Published on : Tue Jul 28 2026
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How Cubans Are Surviving
It’s been six months since the U.S. cut off the island’s fuel sources. Our reporters went there and found remarkable stories of resilience.By Alicia P.Q. Wittmeyer
Published on : Tue Jul 28 2026
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What to Know About the Kumamoto Earthquake in Japan
At least one person who was found in a collapsed house was killed, and about 50 others were injured on Tuesday in the southwestern prefecture of Kumamoto.By Johnny Diaz
Published on : Tue Jul 28 2026
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The Fires in France and Spain Are Breaking Modern Records
Huge wildfires in France and Spain have grown to the largest either country has seen in decades, breaking modern records.By Josh Holder and Samuel Granados
Published on : Tue Jul 28 2026
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How to Tell if a Giant Manta Is Pregnant? Give Her an Ultrasound.
Scientists managed to confirm pregnancies in three giant mantas with underwater ultrasound scans, offering clues to the animals’ elusive reproductive habits.By Alexa Robles-Gil
Published on : Tue Jul 28 2026
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Kumamoto Castle, a Famed Landmark, Is Damaged in the Japan Earthquake
The centuries-old castle, one of the country’s best-known, was also affected by the region’s 2016 earthquakes.By Claire Moses
Published on : Tue Jul 28 2026
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Japan

The mountainous region of Kumamoto is no stranger to quakes.
By Isabella Kwai
Published on : Tue Jul 28 2026
worldasia

Map: 6.8-Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Japan
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 : Tue Jul 28 2026
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Japan

Aquariums Are Relocating 30 Beluga Whales in ‘Unprecedented’ Rescue
Relocating the whales from a closed marine attraction in Canada to aquariums in the United States and Spain requires coordination, permits and a police escort.By Remy Tumin
Published on : Tue Jul 28 2026
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World’s Biggest Crypto Exchange Has Made It Harder to Fight Crime, Police Say
Investigators in Europe said that the cryptocurrency giant Binance had made it more difficult to track down scammers and solve other crimes.By Michael Forsythe and David Yaffe-Bellany
Published on : Tue Jul 28 2026
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Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates)BinanceZhao, ChangpengTrump, Donald J

Beyond Amsterdam and Venice: 6 Delightful European Canal Cities
From culture in Hamburg to sweet confections in Aveiro, the charms of these places are revealed as you drift down uncrowded waterways.By Noëlle de Leeuw
Published on : Tue Jul 28 2026
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Here’s the latest.
The quake struck near the coastal city of Uto in southern Japan. There were no immediate reports of damage.By Francesca Regalado, River Akira Davis and Leo Sands
Published on : Tue Jul 28 2026
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Asia’s Tourist Hot Spots Are Missing a Staple: Europeans
Soaring airfares and disruptions to Middle Eastern travel hubs are keeping many travelers away from destinations in Cambodia, Thailand and Indonesia.By John Yoon, Muktita Suhartono and Lauren DeCicca
Published on : Tue Jul 28 2026
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The Iran War Is Making Noodles Costlier 4,500 Miles Away
Some staple dishes in Asia are no longer as affordable to purchase or prepare. Customers and food sellers alike are feeling the pinch.By Muktita Suhartono, Yan Zhuang, Max Kim and Suhasini Raj
Published on : Tue Jul 28 2026
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India’s ‘Cockroach’ Moment
Narendra Modi caved to the demands of India’s young people — a nod to their real power.By Alicia P.Q. Wittmeyer
Published on : Mon Jul 27 2026
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Broiling Weather Threatens Further Spread of Fires in France and Spain
The record wildfires, which have destroyed more than 200 homes and prompted large evacuations, could intensify with the arrival of a new heat wave.By Ségolène Le Stradic, Carlos Barragán and Thomas Fuller
Published on : Mon Jul 27 2026
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As Communities Unite Against Europe’s Wildfires, Politicians Trade Blows
Spain’s center-left accused conservatives of underfunding the disaster response, while critics of France’s government decried delays.By Zane Irwin
Published on : Mon Jul 27 2026
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Six Miles From the Flames in France: Chemical Rocket Fuel and Used Missiles
The area around Bordeaux has many plants that work with sophisticated technologies and hazardous materials.By Catherine Porter
Published on : Mon Jul 27 2026
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U.S. Consulate in Toronto Is Struck Again by Gunfire
The police said that it was too early to say if the episode was linked to a shooting that targeted the diplomatic post in March.By Ian Austen
Published on : Mon Jul 27 2026
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In France’s Evacuation Zones, Some Residents Stay to Help Save Homes
With firefighters stretched thin, volunteers put themselves at risk, using water tanks, hoses and tractors to hold back flames from villages and farms in southwestern France.By Ségolène Le Stradic
Published on : Mon Jul 27 2026
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