
How the Ukraine War Became a Fight for the Skies
Russia and Ukraine are producing ever larger numbers of innovative aerial weapons, hoping for a breakthrough as ground combat is largely frozen.By Marc Santora and Josh Holder
Published on : Wed Aug 05 2026
worldeurope
UkraineRussia

Finland Tries to Protect Children Against Deepfakes, With Russia in Mind
Finland, wary of misinformation from Moscow and beyond, has a leg up on other nations in spotting fake news. But A.I. is a whole new challenge.By Amelia Nierenberg
Published on : Wed Aug 05 2026
worldeurope
FinlandHelsinki (Finland)Arctic Regions

Houthis Threaten to Expand Red Sea Attacks, and Claim Strike on Saudi Tanker
Saudi Arabia has not commented on the claim by the Houthis, who are backed by Iran and have vowed to close “all access routes” to Saudi oil shipments.By Euan Ward and Ismaeel Naar
Published on : Wed Aug 05 2026
worldmiddleeast
Bab al-Mandab StraitRed SeaYemenHouthis

China’s Nonsmokers Try to Clear the Air, One Confrontation at a Time
Disputes between smokers and nonsmokers are becoming more visible as a younger generation increasingly refuses to suffer secondhand smoke in silence.By Berry Wang
Published on : Wed Aug 05 2026
worldasia
China

South Korea Cancels Two Days of Baseball Amid Sweltering Weather
The country has been gripped by a record-setting heat wave that endangered both players and spectators.By Choe Sang-Hun
Published on : Wed Aug 05 2026
worldasia
South KoreaSeoul (South Korea)Incheon (South Korea)Lee Jae-myung

Pope Leo Will Visit Peru, Where He Lived for Years, in November
The trip, which will also include Uruguay and Argentina, will be a homecoming of sorts for the American pontiff.By Elisabetta Povoledo
Published on : Wed Aug 05 2026
worldamericas
PeruArgentinaUruguayLeo XIV

As Southern Europe Overheats, The Hague Is a Spot for a ‘Coolcation’
Looking for respite from European heat waves, summer tourists are flocking to the diplomatic hub. But city leaders are wary of overcrowding.By Jeanna Smialek and Ilvy Njiokiktjien
Published on : Wed Aug 05 2026
worldeurope
Hague (Netherlands)

Two Cities With a Tangled History
Ceuta, Spain, and Fnideq, Morocco, are physically separated by only a mile, but they are intertwined by family and trade. A recent border crisis is the latest chapter in their story.By Ben Hubbard, Carlos Barragán, Aida Alami and Sergey Ponomarev
Published on : Wed Aug 05 2026
worldeurope
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After Trump’s Board of Peace Made a Plan for Gaza, the Bombings Grew Worse
President Trump announced a proposal aimed at achieving the disarmament of Hamas and an Israeli withdrawal. Israel ramped up attacks on the Palestinian enclave.By Isabel Kershner and Adam Rasgon
Published on : Wed Aug 05 2026
worldmiddleeast
Gaza StripIsraelUnited StatesBoard of PeaceHamasMladenov, Nickolay ENetanyahu, BenjaminTrump, Donald J

Deadly Missile Attack on Kyiv Exploits Ukraine’s Depleted Air Defenses
At least 17 people were killed, officials said, as the country runs desperately low on interceptor missiles that could fend off Russian bombardments.By Marc Santora
Published on : Wed Aug 05 2026
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UkraineKyiv (Ukraine)Russia

The Tibetan Who Set Himself on Fire in Manhattan
No one doubted the intensity of Lobga Rangzen’s commitment to a Tibet free of Chinese control. But they were not prepared for what he did next.By Vivian Wang and Vincent Alban
Published on : Wed Aug 05 2026
worldasia
TibetChina

A New Lethal Front in Ukraine: Its Beloved Gas Stations
Russian drone attacks have hit hundreds of gas stations in apparent retaliation for Ukraine’s attacks on oil refineries.By Cassandra Vinograd and Oleksandr Chubko
Published on : Tue Aug 04 2026
worldeurope
UkraineRussiaPutin, Vladimir VZelensky, Volodymyr

Britain’s New Leader Announces a Blitz of Change Without a Price Tag
Andy Burnham’s whirlwind of TikToks, podcasts and promises appears to be resonating with some voters. But he faces big decisions about how to pay for it all.By Michael D. Shear
Published on : Tue Aug 04 2026
worldeurope
Great BritainLabour Party (Great Britain)Burnham, Andrew M (1970- )

Pakistan’s Kashmir Problem
A wave of protests is posing the most significant challenge in years to Islamabad’s authority in the region.By Zia ur-Rehman and Asim Hafeez
Published on : Tue Aug 04 2026
worldasia
KashmirPakistanJoint Awami Action Committee (Kashmir)

U.S. Revokes Visa of Top Brazilian Diplomat, Dialing Up Tensions
The State Department has canceled the visa of the Brazilian ambassador in Washington, deepening a diplomatic crisis between the two countries.By Ana Ionova and Adam B. Ellick
Published on : Wed Aug 05 2026
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The Neonatal Doctor Crisis in a Country Desperate for Babies
South Korea, which has one of the world’s lowest fertility rates, is in the throes of a breakdown in emergency care. It is particularly acute for at-risk newborns.By Jin Yu Young
Published on : Tue Aug 04 2026
worldasia
South Korea

When A.I. Goes Rogue
It was the stuff of science fiction — until recently.By Katrin Bennhold
Published on : Tue Aug 04 2026
world
IndiaCybersecurity and Infrastructure Security AgencyOpenAI LabsAnthropic AI LLCMeta Platforms IncUber Technologies IncSeurat, Georges

Mexico Declares War on Stinky Seaweed
A changing climate is helping to fuel the growth of a gigantic blob of foul-smelling seaweed that has washed up in some coastal communities. Mexico is fighting back.By Claire Brown
Published on : Tue Aug 04 2026
climate
Bears Ears National Monument (Utah)Cancun (Mexico)Caribbean AreaMexicoBezos Earth FundSaudi AramcoSheinbaum, ClaudiaDiCaprio, Leonardo

Man’s Claim That Brakes Failed on Jaguar Was Scam to Avoid Car Payments, Court Rules
Nathan Owen called the police, saying he was trapped in a runaway car. A judge determined it was a lie and sentenced him to more than four years in prison.By Victor Mather
Published on : Tue Aug 04 2026
worldeurope
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Talks With Iran to Reopen Strait of Hormuz Make Progress, Officials Say
Qatar said that draft language of a deal was being circulated, while Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressed optimism about the talks but added that nothing was final yet.By Aaron Boxerman and Ismaeel Naar
Published on : Tue Aug 04 2026
worldmiddleeast
IranOmanPersian GulfStrait of Hormuz

More Than 170 Migrants Rescued From Burning Boat in English Channel
No deaths or injuries were reported. Many migrants try to reach Britain in small, often unseaworthy vessels.By Stephen Castle
Published on : Tue Aug 04 2026
worldeurope
English ChannelFranceGreat Britain

Stressed by Heat, 3 Lions Die at Tokyo Zoo
The female lions died within five days of each other despite zookeepers’ efforts to shelter them from Japan’s blistering summer temperatures.By Leo Sands and Kiuko Notoya
Published on : Tue Aug 04 2026
worldasia
Ueno Zoo (Tokyo, Japan)

Long Lines, Missed Flights: Travel Chaos Follows E.U.’s New Passport Controls
The biometric system for non-E.U. citizens is causing long delays and short tempers at airports. Officials say the rocky rollout will get better and will improve security.By Jeanna Smialek and Koba Ryckewaert
Published on : Tue Aug 04 2026
worldeurope
European UnionFraport AGvon der Leyen, Ursula

New Zealand Has Ended Greyhound Racing. Now It Has to Manage the Aftermath.
As the country holds its final greyhound race, the government has committed to finding homes for dogs and supporting people whose livelihoods depended on racing.By Emanuel Stoakes and Tatsiana Chypsanava
Published on : Tue Aug 04 2026
worldaustralia
New ZealandSociety for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals

How the Mohegan Tribe Lost a Billion-Dollar Casino in South Korea
Inspire Entertainment Resort — an alternative to Macau, the world’s gambling capital — was supposed to be a “transformational” project for the Native American tribe.By John Yoon and Jun Michael Park
Published on : Tue Aug 04 2026
worldasia
South KoreaMacauBain CapitalMohegan Sun

JPMorgan Finds Itself in Another Global Soccer Fiasco
After promising to learn from its role in a failed “Super League” that fueled fan anger, the Wall Street bank is involved in FIFA’s latest meltdown.By Tariq Panja
Published on : Tue Aug 04 2026
worldeurope
EuropeInternational Federation of Association Football (FIFA)JPMorgan Chase & CompanyEuropean Super League (Soccer)Thrive CapitalInfantino, GianniErdoes, Mary CDimon, JamesKushner, Joshua

Drone Explodes on Russian Beach, Killing 7, Officials Say
It was unclear what the drone was targeting and why it crashed in the crowded resort spot, but it has been a deadly summer for civilians caught up in the Russian-Ukrainian war.By Zane Irwin
Published on : Tue Aug 04 2026
worldeurope
RussiaBlack SeaKrasnodar (Russia)

U.S. Sends Flight With Deportees to Venezuela for First Time Since Quakes
A plane with 147 Venezuelans landed on Monday in the South American country amid criticism over the deaths of deportees housed in a collapsed building during June’s quakes.By Genevieve Glatsky
Published on : Tue Aug 04 2026
worldamericas
VenezuelaUnited StatesLa Guaira (Venezuela)Caracas (Venezuela)Immigration and Customs Enforcement (US)Homeland Security DepartmentMaduro, Nicolas

Falling Space Junk
The race to control the skies is sending a record amount of debris crashing back to Earth.By Katrin Bennhold
Published on : Mon Aug 03 2026
world
Siena (Italy)FranceStarlink Satellite Constellation (SpaceX)National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationDuchamp, Marcel

Russian Opposition Politician Flees to France
Boris B. Nadezhdin, 63, appeared in a video standing in front of the Eiffel Tower. He said he was “alive and free, but, unfortunately, not yet in Russia.”By Valerie Hopkins
Published on : Mon Aug 03 2026
worldeurope
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Man Is Jailed for Concealing Mother’s Body in Freezer After Her Death
Christopher Phillips, 60, pleaded guilty to several crimes, including fraud, after the police found his mother’s body in a freezer in his home.By Leo Sands
Published on : Mon Aug 03 2026
worldeurope
Porthcawl (Wales)

One of the World’s Smallest Countries Has a New Name
Formerly called Nauru, the island in the South Pacific wants its name to more closely match how it is said in the language spoken by its people.By Victor Mather
Published on : Mon Aug 03 2026
world
Nauru