
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
VenezuelaUnited StatesEl SalvadorIsraelState DepartmentUnited NationsUnited States Geological SurveyBukele, NayibMaduro, NicolasRodriguez, Delcy (1969- )Rubio, MarcoTrump, Donald J

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
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Bordeaux (France)France

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
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Kyiv (Ukraine)Telegram LLC

Ukraine Is Pleading for Air Defenses. Will the World Listen Anymore?
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
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UkraineRutte, MarkStubb, Alexander (1968- )Trump, Donald JZelensky, Volodymyr

Cowboys and Cowgirls Light Up a Country Music Festival in Africa
Fans gathered in Kenya to celebrate a genre born far away but that more and more Africans are coming to appreciate.By Brian O. Otieno and Fredrik Lerneryd
Published on : Thu Aug 06 2026
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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
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Jetstar Airways

Europe’s Control of Its Fate Is Tested by Iran and Ukraine Wars, Wildfires and Migration
A brutal summer has exposed how much Britain, France, Spain and other European countries are under pressure from forces largely out of their control.By Michael D. Shear
Published on : Thu Aug 06 2026
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The War That’s Happening Above Russia and Ukraine
The combatants 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
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UkraineRussia

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
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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
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Gaza StripIsraelUnited StatesBoard of PeaceHamasMladenov, Nickolay ENetanyahu, BenjaminTrump, Donald J

Houthis Threaten to Expand Red Sea Attacks, and Claim Strikes on Saudi Tankers
Saudi Arabia has not commented on the claims 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
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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
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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
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South KoreaSeoul (South Korea)Incheon (South Korea)Lee Jae-myung

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
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JapanTokyo (Japan)Manhattan (NYC)United States

Pakistan Starts Sweeping New Crackdown on Journalists
With a protest movement in Kashmir challenging its authority in the region, Pakistan restricts independent reporting by local and foreign media.By Elian Peltier
Published on : Thu Aug 06 2026
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C.I.A. Sets Up Secret Cuba Task Force as Trump Pressures Havana
The task force will allow the spy agency to quickly direct more financial, human and technical resources at the island, with the goal of creating fissures among the Cuban political elite.By Adam Entous
Published on : Wed Aug 05 2026
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CubaCentral Intelligence AgencyTrump, Donald JCastro, RaulRatcliffe, John Lee (1965- )

Explosive Drone Found at German Airport Used by Ukrainian Carrier
A second drone may have collided with a plane in the air over the airport, damaging the aircraft slightly, the authorities say.By Christopher F. Schuetze
Published on : Wed Aug 05 2026
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GermanyUkraineAntonov Co

New Zealand Is Racing to Vaccinate Its Endangered Birds Against Avian Flu
Conservation experts are trying to slow the march of the viral disease in a country that is home to rare and endangered bird species.By Laura Chung
Published on : Wed Aug 05 2026
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Christchurch (New Zealand)New Zealand

Mexican Influencer Is Shot Dead During a Livestream in Sinaloa
César Gastélum was streaming video from outside a KFC in Culiacán, a city in Sinaloa state, when he was gunned down on Tuesday.By Annie Correal
Published on : Wed Aug 05 2026
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Musk, Money and Mars
SpaceX shares are down, but Elon Musk is still the richest man in the world. What’s next?By Katrin Bennhold
Published on : Wed Aug 05 2026
world
Space Exploration Technologies CorpStarlink Satellite Constellation (SpaceX)Tesla Motors IncMusk, Elon

Malaysian Pilot Smuggled 55 Pounds of Ecstasy Into Indonesia, Officials Say
The pilot, identified only by his initials, also tested positive for ecstasy and cocaine when he was arrested last week at the Jakarta airport, the Indonesian police said.By Johnny Diaz
Published on : Wed Aug 05 2026
worldasia
Soekarno-Hatta International AirportJakarta (Indonesia)IndonesiaMalaysiaMalaysia Airlines

Iran Says It Is Nearing Final Agreement With Oman on Strait of Hormuz
The agreement on an acceptable route for ships to pass through the strait would effectively ratify Tehran’s control over the crucial waterway.By Yeganeh Torbati and Sanam Mahoozi
Published on : Wed Aug 05 2026
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IranOmanStrait of Hormuz

Extreme Weather Brings Fierce Winds, and Gentle Hugs, to Sesame Street
An episode this week focuses on the dangerous effects of warming, without mentioning climate change.By David Gelles
Published on : Wed Aug 05 2026
climate
PBS KidsCorp for Public BroadcastingUnited States Agency for International DevelopmentSesame WorkshopTrump, Donald JPost, Austin (Post Malone) (1995- )

China’s A.I. Is Surging Across Africa. That Should Worry Silicon Valley.
In African tech hubs, developers are picking China’s cheap, freely available artificial intelligence models over more powerful U.S. ones.By Paul Mozur, Adam Satariano and Aaron Krolik
Published on : Wed Aug 05 2026
technology
Alibaba Group Holding LtdAnthropic AI LLCBeijing Bytedance Technology Co LtdBeijing Moonshot AI Technology Co LtdDeepSeek Artificial Intelligence Co LtdHuawei Technologies Co LtdOpenAI LabsOpenRouter Inc

Israel Strikes Lebanon After Accusing Hezbollah of Cease-Fire Violation
At the same time, Israeli and Lebanese negotiators were holding talks in Rome aimed at fostering a long-term diplomatic settlement.By Adam Rasgon
Published on : Wed Aug 05 2026
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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
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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)

In Death, a Tibetan Activist Finally Got the World’s Attention
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
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TibetChinaLobga Rangzen (1974-2026)

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

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
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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
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