
Iran War Live Updates: Bridges and Water Plants Hit in Latest Escalation
Iran reported U.S. strikes on infrastructure that can serve civilian purposes and has tried to attack similar targets in Gulf countries that host American bases.Published on : Fri Jul 17 2026

Burnham Becomes Labour Leader Pledging to Deliver Hope to Britain
At a time of political upheaval and economic stagnation, Andy Burnham will on Monday become the seventh prime minister in a decade.By Michael D. Shear
Published on : Fri Jul 17 2026
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Great BritainEnglandManchester (England)Westminster (England)London (England)Labour Party (Great Britain)Burnham, Andrew M (1970- )Starmer, Keir

The 20-Somethings Running Ukraine’s War Machine
A new generation has been cutting red tape to speed weapons to the front. But the old guard pushed back, and now Ukraine’s young defense minister is out.By Constant Méheut
Published on : Fri Jul 17 2026
worldeurope
Kyiv (Ukraine)UkraineFedorov, Mykhailo

‘Suddenly, I Was Free’: A Chinese Pastor’s Journey From Jail to the U.S.
In his first interview since being released by China, Pastor Ezra Jin Mingri details his surprise release after a direct appeal by President Trump to Xi Jinping.By Vivian Wang
Published on : Fri Jul 17 2026
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ChinaLos Angeles (Calif)Washington (DC)United StatesZion Church (China)Jin Mingri (Ezra Jin)Lai, JimmyTrump, Donald JXi Jinping

Israeli Strike in Gaza Kills Seven People, Health Officials Say
The Israeli military said the attack targeted members of the second-biggest militant group in Gaza. It also said it was “aware of the claims that several uninvolved individuals” had been harmed.By Adam Rasgon and Abu Bakr Bashir
Published on : Fri Jul 17 2026
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Gaza StripPalestinian Islamic JihadNetanyahu, Benjamin

Prominent Cuban Artist Will Go Into Exile After 5-Year Prison Term
The United States offered a visa to Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara, who was expected to fly to Miami on Saturday.By David C. Adams
Published on : Fri Jul 17 2026
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Havana (Cuba)Granma (Newspaper)United NationsRodriguez, BrunoTrump, Donald J

How Andy Burnham, ‘King of the North,’ Conquered U.K. Politics
A plain-spoken politician from a modest background in northwest England, Mr. Burnham became Labour leader — and Britain’s incoming prime minister — on Friday.By Michael D. Shear
Published on : Fri Jul 17 2026
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Beijing Rejects Trump’s Claim of Meddling, but Avoids a Fight
Chinese officials called the election-meddling accusation baseless, while analysts said Beijing was trying to preserve a fragile détente.By Alexandra Stevenson
Published on : Fri Jul 17 2026
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ChinaUnited StatesFudan UniversityStimson CenterNational University of SingaporeTrump, Donald JXi Jinping

They Left to Help Family Back Home. Then the Earthquakes Hit.
Mass migration, which defines modern Venezuela, has heavily marked the earthquake, too, saving many who had left, but also making their grief harder.By Emma Bubola and Adriana Loureiro Fernandez
Published on : Fri Jul 17 2026
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La Guaira (Venezuela)Venezuela

7.3-Magnitude Earthquake in Central America Sets Off Tsunami Threat
A powerful earthquake near the border of Mexico and Guatemala raised fears of a tsunami and shook buildings across three countries.By Zane Irwin
Published on : Fri Jul 17 2026
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Central AmericaChiapas (Mexico)GuatemalaMexicoEl SalvadorUnited States Geological SurveyArevalo, Bernardo (1958- )Sheinbaum, Claudia

Parents in Uganda Demand Answers After Bus Crash Kills 21 Children
The driver of the school bus, carrying dozens of students, lost control, officials said, causing the bus to veer off the road into a boulder.By Musinguzi Blanshe
Published on : Fri Jul 17 2026
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Kampala (Uganda)Uganda

‘They Are Invisible People’: Hundreds of Rohingya Vanish at Sea
Members of the persecuted minority group from Myanmar set off in search of a better life weeks ago, but news of their boats sinking only emerged recently. More than 500 are feared dead.By Verena Hölzl
Published on : Fri Jul 17 2026
worldasia

As Blazes Spread Near Paris, Extreme Heat Is Changing How France Fights Fires
Until recently, France’s forest fires were mostly in the south. This week, fires are raging much farther north. France is having to rethink its firefighting strategy.By Catherine Porter and Dmitry Kostyukov
Published on : Fri Jul 17 2026
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FranceFontainebleau (France)EuropeCanadair

Dubai Was a Beacon of Plentiful Jobs, but Layoffs Reveal Costs of Iran War
The Persian Gulf city attracted migrant workers with the promise of opportunity. Many now say the war has brought job losses and salary cuts.By Anjana Sankar and Vivian Nereim
Published on : Fri Jul 17 2026
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War Between U.S. and Iran Expands, With Strikes Across the Region
Videos and reports in Iranian state media showed damage to bridges, railways and other infrastructure. U.S. allies in the region reported retaliatory strikes by Iran.By Leily Nikounazar, Shirin Hakim and Lara Jakes
Published on : Fri Jul 17 2026
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IranMiddle EastStrait of HormuzUnited StatesUnited States Central CommandTrump, Donald J

Lam Wing-Kee, Hong Kong Bookseller Who Defied Authorities, Dies at 70
One of five booksellers kidnapped by Chinese officials in 2015, Mr. Lam spoke out after his release and became an international cause célèbre.By Adam Nossiter
Published on : Fri Jul 17 2026
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Europe Proposes Weaker Policy for Reducing Emissions
The European Union is facing a green backlash as emissions cuts become harder and require bigger overhauls to industry and livelihoodsBy Chico Harlan
Published on : Fri Jul 17 2026
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European Union

Trump Faces the Limits of U.S. Firepower and the Lessons of Past Wars
Like his predecessors, President Trump has struggled to turn battlefield successes into long-term victories.By Greg Jaffe and Eric Schmitt
Published on : Fri Jul 17 2026
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AfghanistanIranIraqMiddle EastDefense DepartmentTrump, Donald J

Map: 7.3-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Off Mexico's Coast
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 : Fri Jul 17 2026
world

Cuban Dissident Went Missing for More Than a Week After Prison Release
A Cuban artist awaiting permission from the Trump administration to enter the United States was held in an unknown location in Cuba.By Frances Robles
Published on : Fri Jul 17 2026
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CubaUnited StatesBaruch CollegeUnited NationsState Department

How 4 Veteran Negotiators Would Approach Diplomacy With Iran
First step: Agree on a goal.By Lara Jakes
Published on : Fri Jul 17 2026
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Tehran (Iran)United StatesStrait of HormuzEuropean UnionAbrams, ElliottMogherini, FedericaRice, Condoleezza

Here’s the latest.
By Michael D. Shear
Published on : Fri Jul 17 2026
worldeurope

Here’s the latest.
By Leily Nikounazar, Shirin Hakim, Lara Jakes and Max Bearak
Published on : Fri Jul 17 2026
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The Philippines Condemns Chinese State Media for Depicting It as a Monkey
It lodged a diplomatic complaint with Beijing over an A.I.-generated video centered on territorial disputes in the South China Sea.By Jason Gutierrez
Published on : Fri Jul 17 2026
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ChinaSouth China SeaPhilippinesChina Daily

Japan Criminalizes Flag Desecration in Nationalist Push
The new law is part of a campaign by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, a hard-line conservative, to build a more patriotic and assertive Japan. Critics say it undermines free speech.By Javier C. Hernández
Published on : Fri Jul 17 2026
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JapanLiberal Democratic Party (Japan)Takaichi, Sanae

A Russian Political Battle Ends With a Visit From Masked Men
Boris B. Nadezhdin, an outspoken opponent of the war in Ukraine, says he knows why he was detained: “Among our leadership, there is panic and chaos.”By Valerie Hopkins and Alina Lobzina
Published on : Fri Jul 17 2026
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RussiaMoscow (Russia)Nadezhdin, Boris (1963- )Putin, Vladimir V

Britain Is About to Get a New Leader. Here’s How the Transition Works.
Andy Burnham is set to officially become the next prime minister on Monday, but a number of things have to happen before then. Here’s how everything is expected to play out.By Megan Specia
Published on : Fri Jul 17 2026
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Great BritainLabour Party (Great Britain)Burnham, Andrew M (1970- )Charles III, King of the United KingdomStarmer, Keir

Wildfires Are Burning Through the Night. Firefighters Are Running Out of Time.
As overnight temperatures climb across Canada, fires that once spread more slowly after dark are burning around the clock, straining fire crews.By Vjosa Isai and Amy Graff
Published on : Thu Jul 16 2026
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CanadaOntario (Canada)Toronto (Ontario)Thunder Bay (Ontario)Alberta (Canada)

Gay-Themed Mediterranean Cruise Turned Away From Turkey and Then Egypt
In both Muslim-majority countries, official hostility to gay people has increased in recent years. But the same cruise had visited before without problems.By Pranav Baskar
Published on : Thu Jul 16 2026
worldmiddleeast
TurkeyEgypt

Delightful World Cup Stories
Not all the best moments from the tournament were on the pitch. We revisit some of our favorites ahead of Sunday’s final.By Katrin Bennhold
Published on : Thu Jul 16 2026
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Ukraine Was on a Roll. Then a Clash Over War Strategy Exploded Into View.
From an underground parking garage, Ukraine’s newly dismissed defense minister aired the most dramatic, public critique of the military command to emerge during the war.By Andrew E. Kramer
Published on : Thu Jul 16 2026
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UkraineRussiaFedorov, MykhailoZelensky, VolodymyrSyrsky, OleksandrKhmara, Yevhen L

Astronomers Find an Atmosphere on a Nearby Earthlike Planet
It’s the first potentially habitable world known to host an atmosphere, making it a lead contender in the search for life beyond our solar system.By Katrina Miller
Published on : Thu Jul 16 2026
science

Israeli Government Pushes Through Divisive Laws Before Election
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu backed a series of laws undermining legal oversight of the government, benefiting allied media outlets and aiming to shore up ultra-Orthodox political support.By Isabel Kershner and Johnatan Reiss
Published on : Thu Jul 16 2026
worldmiddleeast
IsraelSupreme Court of IsraelNetanyahu, BenjaminBaharav-Miara, GaliLapid, Yair

Orphanage Fire Kills Eleven in Algeria
The fire on Thursday morning at an orphanage near the nation’s capital killed 11 people, including children, and injured a dozen, the authorities said.By Zane Irwin
Published on : Thu Jul 16 2026
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AlgeriaAlgiers (Algeria)

German Man Accused of Drugging and Filming the Rape of 14 Women
The case has drawn comparisons to the Pelicot trial in France, which started a discussion across Europe about sexual assault and consent.By Christopher F. Schuetze
Published on : Thu Jul 16 2026
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Berlin (Germany)GermanyPelicot, Gisele