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Iran War Live Updates: U.S. Awaits Tehran’s Response to Peace Proposal
An Iranian official said that Tehran would convey its reply through Pakistan, a key mediator. Another Iranian official had earlier dismissed a reported proposal to end the war as a “list of American wishes.”Published on : Thu May 07 2026
The Long Journey From the Strait of Hormuz to the Gas Tank
Even if the Strait of Hormuz reopened today, oil would still take more than a month to reach consumers. The economic shock from the Iran war could take far longer to ease.By Agnes Chang and Pablo Robles
Published on : Thu May 07 2026
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Strait of Hormuz
German Leaders Clash With Spy Chiefs Over Domestic Threat From Iran
Intelligence agents have privately warned of the potential of hybrid attacks from Iran-linked groups. But political leaders, including Chancellor Friedrich Merz, have publicly played down the risk.By Jim Tankersley, Philip Kaleta and Christopher F. Schuetze
Published on : Thu May 07 2026
worldeurope
GermanyMerz, FriedrichDobrindt, Alexander (1970- )
‘A Total Collapse’: Elections May Expose Britain’s Fraying Political System
Polls predict historic losses for Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s Labour Party on Thursday as anti-immigrant Reform U.K. makes gains, and a new era of multiparty politics takes shape.By Michael D. Shear and Stephen Castle
Published on : Thu May 07 2026
worldeurope
Great BritainScotlandWalesEnglandLabour Party (Great Britain)Conservative Party (Great Britain)Reform UK (British Political Party)Scottish National PartyPlaid Cymru (Welsh Political Party)Starmer, KeirFarage, Nigel (1964- )
Voters Exposed the Limits of China’s Cozy Ties to Orban
Beijing depended on Hungary’s outgoing leader, Viktor Orban, to gain a toehold in Europe. A giant battery factory proved a step too far.By Andrew Higgins and Lili Rutai
Published on : Thu May 07 2026
worldeurope
Budapest (Hungary)EuropeHungaryContemporary Amperex Technology LtdEuropean UnionFidesz PartyMercedes-BenzTisza (Hungarian Political Party)Magyar, PeterOrban, ViktorTrump, Donald JVucic, Aleksandar
Russia Ramps Up Threats Toward Ukraine Over Victory Day Parade
Kremlin officials said a large strike on Kyiv would be “inevitable” if Ukraine disrupted the May 9 event, a prospect President Volodymyr Zelensky has appeared to allude to.By Cassandra Vinograd and Ivan Nechepurenko
Published on : Thu May 07 2026
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RussiaUkraineKyiv (Ukraine)Moscow (Russia)Putin, Vladimir VZelensky, Volodymyr
Data Suggests Struggle in Cockpit Before Deadly China Eastern Plane Crash
A report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board offers new details about the China Eastern Airlines crash in 2022, which killed all 132 people on board.By James Glanz
Published on : Thu May 07 2026
worldasia
ChinaChina Eastern AirlinesNational Transportation Safety Board
They Never Knew a World Before Smartphones. Could They Survive Without Them?
For three weeks, thousands of children in Europe went without social media or their smartphones, or both. This is the diary of their digital detox.By Valeriya Safronova
Published on : Thu May 07 2026
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AustriaEurope
China Sentences 2 Former Defense Ministers on Bribery Charges
Gen. Wei Fenghe and Gen. Li Shangfu are likely to spend the rest of their lives in prison after receiving suspended death sentences.By Chris Buckley
Published on : Thu May 07 2026
worldasia
ChinaCentral Military Commission (China)Communist Party of ChinaPeople's Liberation Army (China)Li ShangfuWei FengheXi JinpingZhang Youxia (1950- )Zhang Shengmin (1958- )
Trump to Host Brazil’s Leader After Months of Ups and Downs
President Trump and President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, who have had a rocky relationship, will meet on Thursday for talks on security, trade and critical minerals.By Adam B. Ellick
Published on : Thu May 07 2026
worldamericas
BrazilUnited StatesBolsonaro, FlavioBolsonaro, Jair (1955- )Da Silva, Luiz Inacio LulaTrump, Donald J
3 Australian Women Linked to ISIS Are Arrested After Arriving From Syria
The police said two of them would face charges of crimes against humanity and the third would face a charge of belonging to a terrorist group.By Victoria Kim and Laura Chung
Published on : Thu May 07 2026
worldasia
AustraliaRoj Detention Camp (Syria)SyriaHuman Rights WatchSave the ChildrenIslamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS)Albanese, Anthony (1963- )
Starmer Faces a Major Test in a Set of U.K. Elections: What to Know
Local elections in England, and parliamentary elections in Scotland and Wales, take place on Thursday. The governing Labour Party is expected to do very badly.By Stephen Castle
Published on : Thu May 07 2026
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Great BritainEnglandScotlandWalesLondon (England)Conservative Party (Great Britain)Labour Party (Great Britain)Liberal Democrats (Great Britain)Plaid Cymru (Welsh Political Party)Reform UK (British Political Party)Scottish National PartyStarmer, Keir
Hantavirus Patients Land in Amsterdam With More Cruise Ship Evacuations Planned
Three people with possible symptoms of the disease were evacuated on Wednesday morning from the MV Hondius before it headed to the Canary Islands.By Claire Moses, Aimee Ortiz and Rylee Kirk
Published on : Wed May 06 2026
world
Canary IslandsCape VerdeNetherlandsOceanwide Expeditions BV
World Cup or Bust: Going Into Debt, Sleeping 10 to a Room and Layovers for Days
Dynamic ticket pricing has made this year’s tournament the most expensive in history, pushing Argentine fans to extremes.By Tariq Panja, Emma Bubola, Lucía Cholakian Herrera and Sarah Pabst
Published on : Wed May 06 2026
worldamericas
ArgentinaBuenos Aires (Argentina)International Federation of Association Football (FIFA)Messi, Lionel
Deprived of a Poolside Lounge Chair, German Man Sues and Wins
A tourist won a refund after a court ruled that the hotel’s staff had failed to stop guests from reserving sun beds with towels.By John Yoon
Published on : Thu May 07 2026
worldeurope
Hanover (Germany)Kos (Greece)TUI AG
Global Health Officials Race to Track Hantavirus but Predict ‘Limited’ Outbreak
A Dutch flight attendant was among the latest to be tested in connection with a deadly outbreak on a cruise ship. One infected passenger had briefly boarded a plane to the Netherlands before she died.By Claire Moses
Published on : Thu May 07 2026
worldeurope
NetherlandsSouth AfricaWorld Health OrganizationKLM Royal Dutch AirlinesOceanwide Expeditions BV
Here’s the latest.
The spokesman for Iran’s foreign ministry, Esmail Baghaei, said late Wednesday that his government was reviewing an American response to a 14-point Iranian proposal to end the war and would give its response to Pakistan, a key mediator.By Qasim Nauman and Leo Sands
Published on : Thu May 07 2026
worldmiddleeast
IranStrait of HormuzTrump, Donald J
Watercraft Slams Into Gray Whale Near Vancouver, Injuring Driver
The whale appeared to be unharmed by the collision, which was captured on video.By John S.W. MacDonald
Published on : Thu May 07 2026
worldcanada
British Columbia (Canada)Vancouver (British Columbia)Fisheries and Oceans Canada
U.S. Health Authorities Monitor Hantavirus Cruise Passengers in Georgia, California and Arizona
People in at least three states are being monitored after being on the ship. None have shown symptoms, officials said.By Rylee Kirk and Nina Agrawal
Published on : Thu May 07 2026
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ArizonaCaliforniaGeorgiaCanary IslandsNetherlandsOceanwide Expeditions BVCenters for Disease Control and Prevention
Air-Conditioning Is in Short Supply as Asia Swelters
From classrooms to crowded buses, people across South and Southeast Asia are adjusting to life with less cooling — or none at all — as the war in Iran drives an energy crunch.By Francesca Regalado, Muktita Suhartono and Saif Hasnat
Published on : Wed May 06 2026
worldasia
Bangkok (Thailand)Dhaka (Bangladesh)BangladeshManila (Philippines)PhilippinesSoutheast AsiaSouth Asia
The Iran War and Angry Voters
Economic pain is pushing many Europeans to the nationalist right. Local elections in Britain should give clues about how many.By Katrin Bennhold
Published on : Wed May 06 2026
world
EuropeGreat BritainLebanonSouth KoreaLG GroupStarmer, Keir
Iran Says It Is Reviewing a U.S. Proposal to End the War
Nothing was disclosed about the peace plan, and there were conflicting signals from the Iranians about how seriously they were taking it.By Leo Sands, Qasim Nauman, Mark Landler and Michael Levenson
Published on : Wed May 06 2026
worldmiddleeast
IranWashington (DC)Trump, Donald J
New Study Shows Risks of Amazon Deforestation. And Rewards of Protection.
Researchers examined the combined effects of tree loss and global warming in an effort to better understand how and when an ecosystem collapse could unfold.By Sachi Kitajima Mulkey
Published on : Wed May 06 2026
climate
Amazon JungleBrazilNature (Journal)
The Ultimate ‘It’ Spot in Caracas? A Marriott That’s Seen Better Days.
The J.W. Marriott in Venezuela’s capital is suddenly awash in U.S. diplomats, spies and fortune seekers, showcasing changes in the country.By Simon Romero and Todd Heisler
Published on : Wed May 06 2026
worldamericas
Caracas (Venezuela)VenezuelaMarriott International Inc
Iran’s Oil Sector and Economy Are Under Pressure as U.S. Blockade Bites
Tehran says it can endure the pain, but its oil may soon have nowhere to go.By Farnaz Fassihi
Published on : Wed May 06 2026
worldmiddleeast
Iran
Macron Wants U.S. and Iran to Open Strait While They Negotiate
Emmanuel Macron, the French president, hopes the Strait of Hormuz can reopen even before the U.S.-Iran war formally ends. His plan has many pitfalls.By Mark Landler
Published on : Wed May 06 2026
worldmiddleeast
FranceIranStrait of HormuzMacron, Emmanuel (1977- )
Here’s the latest.
By Leo Sands, Erica L. Green and Caroline Houck
Published on : Wed May 06 2026
worldmiddleeast
Ted Turner, Creator of CNN and the 24-Hour News Cycle, Dies at 87
As one of the most important figures in media history, he oversaw a vast cable empire of news, sports and entertainment channels.By Jonathan Kandell
Published on : Wed May 06 2026
businessmedia
MontanaCNNTurner Network TelevisionTurner Classic MoviesTurner Broadcasting System IncAtlanta BravesTurner, TedFonda, Jane
Leo XIV Is the First Pope From the U.S. He’s Making That an Asset.
A year into his papacy, Leo has shown a readiness to challenge Washington, defying any concerns about the election of an American pontiff.By Motoko Rich and Elizabeth Dias
Published on : Wed May 06 2026
worldeurope
EuropeUnited StatesRoman Catholic ChurchLeo XIV
Why Gasoline Prices Vary So Much by State, County and City
Shipping, taxes, competition and environmental regulations all play a part in the cost of gasoline. That can lead to stark differences in pump prices.By Emmett Lindner
Published on : Wed May 06 2026
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AlaskaCaliforniaFloridaTexasLouisiana
Trump’s U-turn and hopes of a deal ease tensions in energy markets.
By Qasim Nauman and Erica L. Green
Published on : Wed May 06 2026
worldmiddleeast
In Romania, Living With Weapons of War Spilling Into NATO Territory
Four years of battle in Ukraine is taking a toll on neighboring Romanians. Even if the war has not crossed the border, drones have done so.By Lara Jakes and Andrada Lautaru
Published on : Wed May 06 2026
worldeurope
RomaniaRussiaUkraineNorth Atlantic Treaty Organization
Khaled Sabsabi’s Rocky Road From Australia to the Biennale
The Lebanese-Australian artist almost lost his Venice Biennale commission after he was accused of supporting terrorism. Reinstated, he is arriving in Venice showing not one but two works.By Will Higginbotham
Published on : Wed May 06 2026
artsdesign
AustraliaLebanonSabsabi, KhaledNasrallah, Hassan
Reclaiming the Name of the Black Hero Who Inspired ‘Uncle Tom’s Cabin’
After 42 years of slavery, Josiah Henson escaped to Canada, where he wrote a memoir, founded a school and led others to freedom. But his home long bore the name “Uncle Tom,” to the offense of many.By Ian Austen and Ian Willms
Published on : Wed May 06 2026
worldcanada
Ontario (Canada)CanadaStowe, Harriet Beecher
