
Seized on Their Way to Gaza, Activists Tell of Abuse in Israeli Custody
In interviews, more than 20 people who tried to break an Israeli blockade described beatings, electric shocks and other abuse after being captured. Israel denied the accusations.By Catherine Porter, Elisabetta Povoledo and Nimet Kirac
Published on : Fri Aug 07 2026
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Gaza StripIsraelMediterranean SeaGlobal Sumud Flotilla (Nonprofit)

Boy Kills Grandparents and Then Five Teachers, Thai Authorities Say
A student killed his grandparents before opening fire at his high school and shooting himself, the authorities said. The episode revived a debate about gun laws.By Muktita Suhartono and Max Kim
Published on : Fri Aug 07 2026
worldasia
Thailand

Trump Administration Fast-Tracks Military Cooperation With Colombia
The country’s new Trump-endorsed president takes office on Friday. Sweeping plans to target drug traffickers with U.S. help are already underway.By Annie Correal and Eric Schmitt
Published on : Fri Aug 07 2026
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ColombiaTrump, Donald JDe La Espriella, AbelardoMiller, Stephen CPetro, Gustavo

When Misbehaving Foreigners Meet Communist Policing
Vietnam is grappling with a surge in visitors, testing its Soviet-style criminal justice system as it tries to supercharge its economy through tourism.By Damien Cave and Linh Pham
Published on : Fri Aug 07 2026
worldasia
VietnamAustraliaThailandHo Chi Minh

Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan Sign Joint Defense Pact
The agreement treats an attack on any of the countries as an attack on all, but in a region of volatile rivalries, it was unclear how it would work in practice.By Ben Hubbard
Published on : Fri Aug 07 2026
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Saudi ArabiaTurkeyPakistanMiddle EastErdogan, Recep TayyipMohammed bin Salman (1985- )Sharif, Shahbaz

Inside the Mission to Carry Out a Midwinter Medevac in Antarctica
An Australian flight crew faced subfreezing temperatures, changing weather conditions and almost constant darkness as they worked to rescue a U.S. national.By Laura Chung
Published on : Fri Aug 07 2026
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AustraliaAntarctic RegionsChristchurch (New Zealand)Hobart (Tasmania)McMurdo Station (Antarctica)

Hospital Video Captures Chaos as Earthquake Strikes Mid-Surgery
Footage shows doctors in Japan clinging to an operating table to protect a patient from the violent tremor. The surgery was completed successfully.By Kiuko Notoya and Javier C. Hernández
Published on : Fri Aug 07 2026
worldasia
JapanKumamoto (Japan)

Trump Vowed to Thwart Iran’s Nuclear Program. Here’s Where That Stands.
The conflict may have slowed, but not stopped, Iran’s nuclear program, officials and experts said.By Lara Jakes
Published on : Fri Aug 07 2026
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IranIsfahan (Iran)Natanz (Iran)Fordo (Iran)International Atomic Energy AgencyTrump, Donald J

A Drying Danube River Reveals Nazi-Era Vessels, and Hazards of Heat
The river’s water levels have fallen as extreme heat has afflicted Europe, exposing sunken German vessels from World War II that are impeding navigation.By Lynsey Chutel and Alisa Dogramadzieva
Published on : Fri Aug 07 2026
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Danube RiverEastern EuropeSerbiaEuropeVucic, Aleksandar

How Much of the Eclipse Will You See?
Check the weather forecast, path and time of the eclipse near you.By Adina Renner, William B. Davis, Joey K. Lee and Bea Malsky
Published on : Fri Aug 07 2026
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EuropeIcelandSpainGreenland

How Japan Reduced Deaths From a Major Quake
After deadly tremors a decade ago, Kumamoto built earthquake-resistant buildings and even trained locals in search and rescue.By River Akira Davis, Hisako Ueno and Chang W. Lee
Published on : Fri Aug 07 2026
worldasia
JapanKumamoto (Japan)Kyushu (Japan)

The Barbican Was Once Called Ugly. Some Residents Think a New Office Tower Is Worse.
The Barbican, a once divisive housing complex in central London, is now considered an architectural masterpiece. Residents are fighting plans for a 20-story building next door.By Stephen Castle and Hannah Reyes Morales
Published on : Fri Aug 07 2026
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Great BritainLondon (England)Barbican Center

A Long Night of Agony: The 48 Hours That Changed Venezuela
The government turned to the world to respond to twin quakes. But years of shrinking budgets and political repression weakened its ability to rescue countless people trapped in rubble.By Anatoly Kurmanaev, Julie Turkewitz, Tyler Pager and Mariana Martínez
Published on : Thu Aug 06 2026
worldamericas
VenezuelaLa Guaira (Venezuela)United StatesEl SalvadorIsraelState DepartmentUnited NationsRodriguez, Delcy (1969- )Bukele, NayibMaduro, NicolasRubio, MarcoTrump, Donald J

If Phones Are Buzzing, It’s Time to Take Shelter in Ukraine
Using dozens of Telegram social media channels, Ukrainians have learned to game Russian air attacks over nearly four and a half years of war.By Constant Méheut and Olha Konovalova
Published on : Thu Aug 06 2026
worldeurope
Kyiv (Ukraine)Telegram LLC

Houthis Claim Attack on Yemeni Military Camp
Recent escalating tensions between the Iran-backed group and the Yemeni government have prompted fears that a truce in place since 2022 is nearing collapse.By Pranav Baskar and Shuaib Almosawa
Published on : Fri Aug 07 2026
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YemenSaudi ArabiaIranRed SeaHouthis

Family of Former U.S. Marine Detained in Russia Says He Is in Serious Condition
Robert Gilman, 32, is in “dissociative stupor,” an advocacy group said, and his family members say they are afraid for his life. Mr. Gilman was arrested in Russia in 2022.By Isabella Kwai
Published on : Fri Aug 07 2026
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RussiaGlobal ReachUnited States Marine CorpsGilman, Robert

As Pressure Mounts, U.S. Hunts for Cuba’s Next Leader
Some officials warn that a more hard-line leader could emerge if the Trump administration moves forward with its plans.By Tyler Pager, Julian E. Barnes and Frances Robles
Published on : Fri Aug 07 2026
uspolitics
CubaIranCastro, RaulMaduro, NicolasRodriguez, Delcy (1969- )Trump, Donald J

‘I Was So Wrong’: Iranians Say Trump’s Promises Never Came True
As President Trump struggles to extricate the United States from the war in Iran, his promises to protesters in the country have fallen by the wayside.By Erica L. Green, Zolan Kanno-Youngs, Sanam Mahoozi and Yeganeh Torbati
Published on : Fri Aug 07 2026
uspolitics
Trump, Donald JKhamenei, Mojtaba (1969- )

Parts of Eastern and Central Europe Broke Heat Records This Week
The hot weather has exacerbated dry conditions, creating conditions for wildfires and receding rivers.By Lynsey Chutel
Published on : Fri Aug 07 2026
worldeurope
EuropeEastern EuropeCentral EuropeSlovakiaHungary

‘Green and Pleasant’ No More, England Turns a Parched Brown
Beset by historically dry weather, much of the nation is losing its signature hue.By Kieran Corcoran
Published on : Fri Aug 07 2026
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EnglandKent (England)Sussex (England)Wiltshire County (England)Windsor (England)Yorkshire (England)

After Trump Calls Canadians ‘Nasty,’ Mark Carney Says the Word Fits Trade Talks
Canada’s prime minister laughed off Trump’s description of Canada but suggested that trade talks between the two countries are acrimonious.By Ian Austen
Published on : Thu Aug 06 2026
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CanadaUnited StatesCarney, Mark JTrump, Donald JGreer, Jamieson LLeBlanc, Dominic (1967- )

A List of Good Things
For something different in August, we bring you ideas, rituals and activities to add joy to your days.By Katrin Bennhold
Published on : Thu Aug 06 2026
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Strait of HormuzInternational Federation of Association Football (FIFA)

Birds Are Dying. Clues Point to El Niño.
A die-off of seabirds has some experts thinking an El Niño weather pattern is to blame, a look at data centers and pollution, and more climate news.By Catrin Einhorn
Published on : Thu Aug 06 2026
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American Bird ConservancyFederal Emergency Management AgencySesame WorkshopTrump, Donald JTabuchi, Hiroko

2 Men Convicted in Aftermath of Livestream Death That Shocked France
The two men, users of the platform Kick, received suspended sentences and fines.By Jonathan Wolfe
Published on : Thu Aug 06 2026
worldeurope
FranceNice (France)Kick.comGraven, RaphaelCenazandotti, OwenHamadi, Safine

These Giant Rodents Lobbied a Brazilian Legislature
In Mato Grosso, Brazil, capybaras wandered into the building, but they were polite during the incursion.By Victor Mather and Leonardo Coelho
Published on : Thu Aug 06 2026
worldamericas
Brazil

Houthi Strikes on Yemeni Military Threaten to Reignite Civil War
The Iranian-backed militia said it had targeted the armed forces in two resource-rich provinces, as escalating violence in Yemen imperils a fragile truce.By Ismaeel Naar and Pranav Baskar
Published on : Thu Aug 06 2026
worldmiddleeast
YemenSaudi ArabiaRed SeaIranHouthis

Israeli Settler Charged With Manslaughter in Death of Palestinian Activist
The indictment was a rare case in which the Israeli authorities pressed charges against an Israeli in the killing of a Palestinian.By Adam Rasgon and Natan Odenheimer
Published on : Thu Aug 06 2026
worldmiddleeast
West BankIsraelYesh DinYinon LeviHathaleen, Awdah

A ‘Heated Rivalry’ Star Shopped at Canadian Tire. Then So Did the Internet.
After the actor Hudson Williams was photographed carrying a plaid reusable shopping bag, priced under $2, the tote has become a viral fashion accessory.By Vjosa Isai
Published on : Thu Aug 06 2026
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CanadaToronto (Ontario)Canadian TireInstagram IncWilliams, Hudson (2001- )Storrie, Connor (2000- )

Can Robots Save an Aging Japan?
Monster Wolf and Pochi are among the robots deployed to scare away bears and transport cherry blossoms in a northern region where many farmers are in their 70s or older.By Hannah Beech, Kiuko Notoya and Chang W. Lee
Published on : Thu Aug 06 2026
worldasia
JapanYamagata Prefecture (Japan)

Driver in Munich Car Ramming Attack Given Life in Prison
The attack, in 2025, was one of several carried out in Germany in recent years by men with migrant backgrounds, shaking the public’s sense of safety.By Christopher F. Schuetze
Published on : Thu Aug 06 2026
worldeurope
GermanyMunich (Germany)

N.Y. Doctor Sentenced in Japan for Vandalizing Ancient Religious Sites
Masahide Kanayama, a surgeon and an expert in endometriosis, received an 18-month suspended sentence after a court found him guilty of damaging the sites.By Kiuko Notoya and Hari Raj
Published on : Thu Aug 06 2026
worldasia
JapanTokyo (Japan)Manhattan (NYC)United StatesKanayama, Masahide

Amid Intensifying Russian Strikes, Ukraine’s Pleas for Air Defenses Are Falling Flat
Western allies are more hesitant to give up interceptor missiles they may need for their own defense as war rages on multiple fronts.By Constant Méheut
Published on : Thu Aug 06 2026
worldeurope
UkraineRutte, MarkStubb, Alexander (1968- )Trump, Donald JZelensky, Volodymyr

Fires Wrecked Their Village in France. Now They Want Answers.
After fleeing France’s worst wildfire in decades, residents of Le Porge, a village west of Bordeaux, returned home 13 days later. They found a town in ruins.By Ségolène Le Stradic and William Daniels
Published on : Thu Aug 06 2026
worldeurope
Bordeaux (France)FranceLe Porge (France)

Want to Use the Overhead Bin? This Airline Will Charge for That.
Jetstar, a budget carrier, will be the first in Australia to start making passengers pay for carry-on luggage that doesn’t fit under the seat.By Laura Chung
Published on : Thu Aug 06 2026
worldaustralia
Jetstar Airways