
Saudis Form Military Alliance to Protect Red Sea Shipping
As the war between the United States and Iran widened, Saudi Arabia joined with over a dozen other countries, including Egypt and Turkey, to form a new defense coalition to stop attacks on shipping in the Red Sea.Published on : Thu Jul 30 2026

NATO Says Russian Missile Hit Poland During Ukraine Attack
Russian missiles have briefly entered Polish airspace in the past. Investigators have yet to definitively identify the object that struck overnight.By Lara Jakes and Constant Méheut
Published on : Thu Jul 30 2026
worldeurope
PolandRussiaUkraineNorth Atlantic Treaty Organization

Cuba to Trump: We’re Open for Business
A top Cuban official says the island won’t negotiate its politics, but it is willing to talk investment, including from President Trump.By Jack Nicas
Published on : Thu Jul 30 2026
worldamericas
CubaHavana (Cuba)Trump OrganizationCastro, FidelTrump, Donald J

Why China’s A.I. Models Could Threaten the Communist Party
China’s A.I. rise is creating a new dilemma for Beijing. The open models that win influence abroad may pose risks to the country’s security and geopolitical strategy.By David Pierson and Berry Wang
Published on : Thu Jul 30 2026
worldasia
ChinaUnited StatesAlibaba Group Holding LtdAnthropic AI LLCBeijing Moonshot AI Technology Co LtdCommunist Party of ChinaDeepSeek Artificial Intelligence Co LtdDoorDash (Mobile App)Hugging Face IncZ.ai (Artificial Intelligence Co)Xi Jinping

‘Nightmarish’ Wildfire in Crete Kills Two Firefighters as Thousands Evacuate
Greece also worked to contain blazes on Lesbos and in the Peloponnese, where another firefighter died, in the midst of a brutal wildfire season for Europe.By Niki Kitsantonis
Published on : Thu Jul 30 2026
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Crete (Greece)EuropeGreeceFranceSpain

Saudi Arabia Forms New Military Coalition to Deter Red Sea Attacks
Facing attacks by Yemen’s Houthi militia, Saudi Arabia has invited dozens of countries to assist it in protecting shipping in the Red Sea, diplomats say.By Vivian Nereim and Michael D. Shear
Published on : Thu Jul 30 2026
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Bab al-Mandab StraitSaudi ArabiaRed SeaYemenStrait of HormuzSuez CanalHouthis

Russia Hits Ukraine With Missiles and Drones, Killing at Least 8
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine said five members of a family had been killed in the latest large-scale aerial assault by Moscow.By Constant Méheut
Published on : Thu Jul 30 2026
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UkraineRussiaLviv (Ukraine)Zelensky, Volodymyr

Death Toll From Japan Quake Rises to 34 as Rescue Efforts Continue
Rescue crews were working to find people who might still be trapped in a collapsed shopping mall, as the region faced sweltering heat.By Kiuko Notoya and Yan Zhuang
Published on : Thu Jul 30 2026
worldasia
Kumamoto Prefecture (Japan)Kyushu (Japan)Japan

Dozens Evacuated as Firefighters Battle Wildfire in Eastern England
A large fire engulfed almost 250 acres of land in Suffolk, a scenic area on the coast. It was a few miles from a nuclear power station.By Stephen Castle
Published on : Thu Jul 30 2026
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Pope Leo Says He Hopes to Visit U.S. ‘Soon’
When asked about a possible trip, Leo XIV said that he had been looking at the calendar for the “next couple of years.”By Elisabetta Povoledo
Published on : Thu Jul 30 2026
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U.S. Aircraft Carrier Makes Rare Port Call in Vietnam
The seven-day visit, the longest since the two countries restored relations, is a show of mutual cooperation and a U.S. signal to China. But it comes during tensions over tariffs.By Damien Cave
Published on : Thu Jul 30 2026
worldasia
VietnamFar East, South and Southeast Asia and Pacific AreasSouth China SeaUnited States Marine Corps

As Wildfires Plague Europe, Scotland Races to Save a Cherished National Park
As Europe’s climate warms, even moorlands and forests in the Cairngorms, in the Scottish Highlands, have fallen victim to rapidly spreading flames.By Stephen Castle
Published on : Thu Jul 30 2026
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Great BritainScotlandEurope

mpU.S.-Saudi Attack on Iraqi Militias Risks Drawing Them Further Into War
Iran-aligned militias in Iraq were under growing pressure to disarm, but the latest strikes may embolden them to get more deeply involved in the war.By Erika Solomon and Falih Hassan
Published on : Thu Jul 30 2026
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Baghdad (Iraq)IranIraqMiddle EastSaudi ArabiaUnited StatesHouthisIraqi ArmyKataib HezbollahPopular Mobilization Forces (Iraq)

Europe’s Summer of Reckoning Is ‘Just the Beginning’
The continent is experiencing some of its biggest fires and highest temperatures ever. Residents are fleeing, leaders are struggling to respond and “it will get worse,” one climate expert said.By Mark Landler and Chico Harlan
Published on : Wed Jul 29 2026
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Bordeaux (France)EuropeFranceSpain

10 Climbers Feared Missing After Avalanche in Pakistan
Nirmal Purja, an influential mountaineer, was part of a group struck by an avalanche on Broad Peak, an alpine organization said. A search effort was being mobilized.By Francesca Regalado
Published on : Fri Jul 31 2026
worldasia
PakistanBroad PeakNepalPurja, Nirmal

A Ton of Space Junk Tumbles Unpredictably to Earth Every Week
Flaming chunks of metal crash into homes, farms and parking lots. Who’s to blame? And who pays for the damage?By Selam Gebrekidan
Published on : Fri Jul 31 2026
worldasia
KenyaHainan Island (China)Federal Aviation AdministrationNational Aeronautics and Space AdministrationSpace Exploration Technologies CorpO'Keefe, Sean

Political Turmoil Will Not Derail Killer Robot Program, Former Minister Says
The recently ousted Ukrainian defense minister, Mykhailo Fedorov, an advocate for drone and robot warfare, says Ukraine’s tech-heavy strategy will persist.By Andrew E. Kramer
Published on : Fri Jul 31 2026
worldeurope
Fedorov, MykhailoZelensky, Volodymyr

What to Know About Ceuta
The peninsula on Morocco’s northern coast that Spain has governed for centuries has been a frequent site of mass migrant crossings and political tensions.By Pranav Baskar
Published on : Fri Jul 31 2026
worldeurope
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Mexico’s President Unveils Plan to Fight Seaweed That Is Choking Beaches
The seaweed — a stinky, brown algae known as sargassum — has plagued Mexico and the broader region for more than a decade, but this year’s forecast is setting records.By David Shortell
Published on : Fri Jul 31 2026
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Mexico

Iran War Is Entangling a Growing List of Mideast Nations
As the U.S. and Iran exchange strikes, more countries are being touched — and some are joining in.By Vivian Nereim, Michael D. Shear and Thomas Fuller
Published on : Thu Jul 30 2026
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Saudi ArabiaEgyptRed SeaIranIraqJordanMiddle EastHouthis

Was Your Trip to Europe Affected by Heat or Wildfires? Tell Us About It.
Have you had to cancel, reschedule or replan a trip to France, Spain or elsewhere because of raging fires or stifling heat? If so, we want to hear from you.By The New York Times
Published on : Thu Jul 30 2026
travel
FranceSpainWestern EuropeEurope

Execution Nation
The United States is an outlier in the West. We look at why the country clings to the death penalty.By Alicia P.Q. Wittmeyer
Published on : Thu Jul 30 2026
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IranSaudi ArabiaSupreme Court (US)

Spain Mobilizes Military as Thousands of Migrants Cross Into Ceuta
The arrivals in Ceuta, a six-mile-long peninsula on Morocco’s northern coast that Spain has governed for centuries, have fueled political tensions.By Jason Horowitz
Published on : Thu Jul 30 2026
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Ebola Outbreak Is Now the Second-Deadliest Ever, and in Record Time
The disease has killed more than 1,500 people in the Democratic Republic of Congo in just over two months, causing deaths faster than officials have ever recorded.By Zane Irwin and Stephanie Nolen
Published on : Thu Jul 30 2026
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Congo, Democratic Republic of (Congo-Kinshasa)Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

State Department Map Mislabels African Countries at AIDS Conference
Nigeria, a coastal country in western Africa, was landlocked in the Sahara, among other errors. The department said it had been “hastily altered.”By Remy Tumin
Published on : Thu Jul 30 2026
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AfricaState DepartmentPresident's Emergency Plan for AIDS ReliefOpenAI Labs

Former Officials Protest U.S. Plan to Defund Pan American Health Organization
The group of former health and national security officials warned that Americans will be more vulnerable to infectious disease threats.By Apoorva Mandavilli
Published on : Thu Jul 30 2026
health
BrazilPan American Health Organization

Attack on Egyptian Port Shows Suez Canal’s Vulnerability
The port where the Wednesday strike occurred is near the Suez Canal, through which a significant amount of the world’s shipping moves.By Lynsey Chutel
Published on : Thu Jul 30 2026
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EgyptSuez CanalMiddle EastGulf of AdenRed SeaHouthis

China, Its Economy Stumbling, Signals Only Cautious Support
The ruling Politburo called for “more proactive” tax and spending policies but did not endorse broad action to address weak consumer spending.By Keith Bradsher
Published on : Thu Jul 30 2026
business
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By Vivian Nereim, Max Bearak and Caroline Houck
Published on : Thu Jul 30 2026
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Mistaken Username Sent Man to Prison for 18 Months, Court Finds
An appeals court in Canada acquitted Brandon Klayme of charges related to child sexual abuse imagery. His Kik username had one less underscore than another account that was involved.By Neil Vigdor
Published on : Thu Jul 30 2026
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Apple’s Siri Got an A.I. Brain Transplant. Try These 5 Prompts to Get Acclimated.
An upgrade transformed the beleaguered virtual assistant into a modern chatbot. It’s imperfect but worth trying.By Brian X. Chen
Published on : Thu Jul 30 2026
technologypersonaltech
Zoom Video Communications

How to Watch 2 Summer Meteor Showers Peak on the Same Night
The end of July brings the Alpha Capricornids and the Southern Delta Aquarids, both of which will be most active on Thursday night into Friday morning.By Katrina Miller
Published on : Thu Jul 30 2026
science

How Climate Change and Tariffs Help China Raise More Cattle
As increased rain makes grasslands and cornfields possible in areas that once were deserts, the world’s largest beef importer is becoming more self-reliant by expanding domestic herds.By Keith Bradsher
Published on : Thu Jul 30 2026
business
ChinaGobi DesertMongoliaXi Jinping