
In NATO’s Next Act, Can Europe Lead?
The focus at a leaders’ summit in Turkey this week will be on building a new model for the alliance, as President Trump pushes to do less and pressures others do more.By Steven Erlanger and Lara Jakes
Published on : Tue Jul 07 2026
worldeurope
EuropeUnited StatesRussiaUkraineNorth Atlantic Treaty OrganizationTrump, Donald JRutte, Mark

Mass Mournings In Qom, Where Khamenei Ruled Supreme Over Iran’s Clerics
The ceremony for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, held at a site considered sacred by many Shiites, was the latest step in a weeklong funeral organized by Iran’s government.By Yeganeh Torbati
Published on : Tue Jul 07 2026
worldmiddleeast
IranTehran (Iran)IraqKhamenei, AliKhomeini, RuhollahMontazeri, Hossein Ali

Farage Resigns and Says He Will Run Again in Special Election
Nigel Farage, leader of the populist right-wing party Reform U.K., has come under increasing pressure after a series of revelations about undisclosed gifts and donations.Published on : Tue Jul 07 2026

Estonia Won the War on Fentanyl. What Came Next Was Even Worse.
By 2018, fentanyl overdoses in Estonia had plummeted. But powerful new drugs are appearing fast, with the authorities racing to respond.By Azam Ahmed and Meridith Kohut
Published on : Tue Jul 07 2026
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EstoniaAfghanistanEuropeRussia

Le Pen Says She Will Run for Presidency After Court Lifts Ban
An appeals court confirmed Marine Le Pen’s embezzlement conviction, but shortened a ban on her eligibility for elected office. That means the French far-right leader can run for president in 2027.By Mark Landler and Ségolène Le Stradic
Published on : Tue Jul 07 2026
worldeurope
FranceNational Rally (France)European ParliamentLe Pen, MarineBardella, Jordan (1995- )

Repression Turns to Rage After Quakes in Venezuela
Venezuelans are publicly expressing their anger over their government’s disaster response, despite the risk of imprisonment.By Julie Turkewitz
Published on : Tue Jul 07 2026
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La Guaira (Venezuela)United StatesVenezuelaGimenez, Carlos AMachado, Maria CorinaMaduro, NicolasRodriguez, Delcy (1969- )Trump, Donald J

Ukrainian Woman Suspected of Monaco Bombing Is Found Dead
The Ukrainian authorities said that Anastasiia Berezovska, who officials said was behind the explosion last week, had been shot.By Carlotta Gall and Stanislav Kozliuk
Published on : Tue Jul 07 2026
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UkraineMonaco

A Supreme Leader’s Final Crowds
What you could see when Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s coffin was being driven to a public space in Tehran.By Arash Khamooshi/Polaris for The New York Times
Published on : Tue Jul 07 2026
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IranIraqTehran (Iran)Khamenei, Ali

Prince Harry Loses Privacy Lawsuit Against Daily Mail Publisher
The case brought by Harry and other celebrities against Associated Newspapers was one of several legal battles that the prince has fought against British tabloids in recent years.By Megan Specia
Published on : Tue Jul 07 2026
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London (England)Great BritainDaily MailAssociated Newspapers Holdings PLCHarry, Duke of Sussex

How a Four-Generation Cuban Family Survives on $60 a Month
The U.S. oil blockade has deepened a humanitarian crisis, forcing Cubans to lean on the island’s long tradition of community solidarity to provide a cushion.By Ed Augustin and Lisette Poole González
Published on : Tue Jul 07 2026
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CubaSantiago de Cuba (Cuba)Castro, Fidel

Glee and Snark in Europe After Belgium Knocks U.S. Out of World Cup
President Trump had pushed to allow an American player to take the field despite a red card suspension, and the trouncing of the U.S. team was painted as a sign of justice.By Jeanna Smialek and Koba Ryckewaert
Published on : Tue Jul 07 2026
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BelgiumEuropeUnited StatesInternational Federation of Association Football (FIFA)Trump, Donald JBalogun, FolarinInfantino, Gianni

NATO Allies Show Trump They Are Trying to Pay Up for Defense
Some countries are making significant progress on raising their military spending. A few are stretching the definition of military spending to try to meet their targets.By Lara Jakes
Published on : Tue Jul 07 2026
worldeurope
EuropeNorth Atlantic Treaty OrganizationRutte, MarkTrump, Donald J

Why China Fired a Long-Range Missile Into the Pacific
Beijing had long tested nuclear missiles only within its borders. A rare launch over an ocean shows it is determined to narrow the gap with the United States.By Chris Buckley
Published on : Tue Jul 07 2026
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Barents SeaChinaFar East, South and Southeast Asia and Pacific AreasFijiGuangdong Province (China)Solomon IslandsTaiwanJapanDefense DepartmentNational Security CouncilUnited States NavyXi Jinping

Macron Visits Damascus and Offers to Help Syria Rebuild Its Economy
President Emmanuel Macron of France signaled confidence in Syria’s leaders by staying overnight in the capital and carrying on with his visit despite blasts near his hotel.By Raja Abdulrahim and Reham Mourshed
Published on : Tue Jul 07 2026
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Damascus (Syria)FranceSyriaElysee Palace (Paris, France)Macron, Emmanuel (1977- )al-Shara, Ahmed (Abu Mohammad al-Jolani) (1982- )

Zimbabwe’s President Signs Law Extending His Term
The measure will allow the president, Emmerson Mnangagwa, to stay in office until 2030. Critics say the move tightens his autocratic grip on power and erodes the nation’s democracy.By John Eligon
Published on : Tue Jul 07 2026
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ZimbabweAfricaMnangagwa, Emmerson

A Plan to Stop the Far Right
The German chancellor and his center-left coalition partners are trying to hold off populist challengers. And they have a road map.By Katrin Bennhold
Published on : Tue Jul 07 2026
world
GermanyFranceAlternative for GermanyLe Pen, MarineMerz, FriedrichFarage, Nigel (1964- )

Marine Le Pen’s Court Battle Is Latest Clash Between Populists and Watchdogs
The far-right leader’s battle with the French judiciary evokes standoffs across the populist world, including ones with President Trump and Nigel Farage.By Mark Landler
Published on : Tue Jul 07 2026
worldeurope
FranceNational Rally (France)Le Pen, Marine

I.O.C. Lifts Russia’s Olympic Suspension, Clearing the Way for 2028
The International Olympic Committee “provisionally” removed the ban imposed in relation to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. A previous ban for systematic doping had already ended.By Ephrat Livni
Published on : Tue Jul 07 2026
worldeurope
International Olympic Committee

Map: 5.3-Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Costa Rica
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 07 2026
world

Man Is Charged After Painting a Giant Cartoon Bird on Melbourne Bridge
An hourslong standoff with police ended after the man descended the 140-foot tower and surrendered. The graffiti resembled the “Pam the Bird” symbol which began appearing across the city in 2023.By Natan Odenheimer
Published on : Tue Jul 07 2026
worldaustralia
Melbourne (Australia)Australia

Here’s what Nigel Farage announced.
Nigel Farage, leader of the populist right-wing party Reform U.K., has come under increasing pressure after a series of revelations about undisclosed gifts and donations.By Stephen Castle
Published on : Tue Jul 07 2026
worldeurope
EnglandGreat BritainReform UK (British Political Party)Starmer, KeirHarborne, Christopher (1962- )

As Messi Dominates the World Cup, a Global War Rages for Maradona’s Ghost
A multimillion-dollar battle for a soccer god’s brand is being waged across continents, burning investors and tearing his family apart.By Tariq Panja and Lucía Cholakian Herrera
Published on : Tue Jul 07 2026
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ArgentinaUnited StatesMaradona, DiegoMessi, Lionel

Cut the Alien Jokes, These Mysterious Spheres Are Likely Space Debris
The discovery bemused residents of a small town in northeastern Australia. The objects appear to be junk from a space launch, the country’s space agency said.By Hari Raj
Published on : Tue Jul 07 2026
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AustraliaQueensland (Australia)Australian Broadcasting CorpAustralian Space AgencyNational Aeronautics and Space Administration

South Korea Strengthens Law to Curb Spread of Fake News
An amendment to South Korea’s communications act will clamp down on purveyors of false information online. Critics worry it could threaten freedom of speech.By Jin Yu Young
Published on : Tue Jul 07 2026
worldasia
South Korea

Oil Shipments in Strait of Hormuz in Jeopardy After Day of Attacks and Retaliation
The strikes by Iran and the attacks and re-imposition of sanctions by the U.S. came weeks after the countries agreed to try to find a lasting end to their hostilities.By Jenny Gross
Published on : Tue Jul 07 2026
worldmiddleeast
OmanIranPersian GulfStrait of Hormuz

Typhoon Maysak Lashes China With Heavy Rain as Another Storm Nears
Videos showed inundated roads, farmland and buildings, and floodwaters rushing toward homes, while the region braced for a potential super typhoon this week.By Lily Kuo and Pei-Lin Wu
Published on : Tue Jul 07 2026
worldasia
China

What Our Reporter Saw in Tehran: A Human Tide of Mourners
After days of public mourning ceremonies in the Iranian capital, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s coffin arrived in Tehran’s Azadi Square. This is what I saw covering the miles-long procession on Monday.By Abdi Latif Dahir and Emile Ducke
Published on : Tue Jul 07 2026
worldmiddleeast
IranIsraelTehran (Iran)Khamenei, AliKhamenei, Mojtaba (1969- )

A Presidential Phone Call, a Lifted Red Card and an Embattled World Cup
There was nothing unusual about a call from President Trump or the reversal of Folarin Balogun’s suspension, said the president of FIFA, Gianni Infantino.By Tariq Panja
Published on : Mon Jul 06 2026
worldeurope
United StatesBelgiumInternational Federation of Association Football (FIFA)Infantino, GianniTrump, Donald JBalogun, FolarinKlaveness, Lise

Spate of Shark Attacks Means More Drones for Australia’s Beaches
The country is stepping up measures to keep swimmers and surfers safe after a teacher was mauled by a great white shark at Coogee Beach.By Laura Chung
Published on : Mon Jul 06 2026
worldaustralia
Bondi Beach (Sydney, Australia)New South Wales (Australia)Sydney (Australia)

NATO Needs Turkey
The war in Ukraine and Trump’s disregard for the alliance have generated a new appreciation of what Turkey brings to the table.By Katrin Bennhold
Published on : Mon Jul 06 2026
world
Ankara (Turkey)North Atlantic Treaty OrganizationInternational Federation of Association Football (FIFA)Erdogan, Recep TayyipTrump, Donald J

Canada Bets on NATO Partners for Its Expanded Submarine Fleet
In selecting a joint bid from Germany and Norway, Prime Minister Mark Carney is elevating Canada’s naval power and reducing its military and economic dependency on the United States.By Ian Austen
Published on : Mon Jul 06 2026
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CanadaGermanyNorwaySouth KoreaCanadian Armed ForcesNorth Atlantic Treaty OrganizationCarney, Mark J

Iranians Mourn a Slain Leader, and Call for Vengeance
Million of people filled the streets of Iran to bid farewell to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in the war with the United States and Israel.By Abdi Latif Dahir, Aaron Boxerman, Farnaz Fassihi and Leo Sands
Published on : Mon Jul 06 2026
worldmiddleeast
IranTehran (Iran)Khamenei, Ali

Will Prince Harry’s Trip to Britain Repair or Deepen the Royal Rift?
Harry arrived in London Monday night for a visit that has already been overshadowed by drama and confusion over his plans.By Megan Specia
Published on : Mon Jul 06 2026
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Great BritainLondon (England)Birmingham (England)Harry, Duke of SussexCharles III, King of the United KingdomMarkle, MeghanMountbatten-Windsor, Lilibet DianaArchie, Earl of Dumbarton

The Chickens Were Doing Just Fine. Then the Heat Wave Killed Millions.
The birds are particularly vulnerable to high temperatures, and France’s torrid June took a heavy toll.By Chico Harlan and Léontine Gallois
Published on : Mon Jul 06 2026
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France