
Inside the Deadly U.S. Airstrike on a Shadow Fleet Tanker
Evidence suggests the ship on which three Indian sailors died was not moving when it was struck in the Gulf of Oman, but it had been engaged in risky offshore transfers of oil.By Pranav Baskar, Pragati K.B. and Eric Schmitt
Published on : Mon Jul 20 2026
worldmiddleeast
Gulf of OmanIndiaUnited StatesUnited Against Nuclear IranUnited States Navy

The Things They Left Behind
Months after a deadly fire in Hong Kong killed their loved ones, they went home to survey the ruins. Here’s what they brought back with them.By Anjali Tsui and Lam Yik Fei
Published on : Mon Jul 20 2026
worldasia
Hong Kong

Another U.S. Service Member Is Killed as Iran War Expands
The Pentagon said a service member was killed in northern Iraq while troops disposed of an Iranian drone. It also said “unidentified remains” were found in Jordan, where an earlier attack had left two soldiers dead and another missing.Published on : Sun Jul 19 2026

Burnham’s Day 1 as Prime Minister: A Homeless Shelter, a Palace and Downing Street
As Andy Burnham became Britain’s seventh leader in a decade on Monday, he tried to show that he will govern differently.By Stephen Castle, Michael D. Shear and Megan Specia
Published on : Mon Jul 20 2026
worldeurope
Great BritainLabour Party (Great Britain)Burnham, Andrew M (1970- )

In Venezuela’s Rubble, a Search for the Family Pets
Volunteers are reuniting pets with families, offering Venezuelans comfort amid loss and devastation.By Tibisay Romero and Genevieve Glatsky
Published on : Mon Jul 20 2026
worldamericas
La Guaira (Venezuela)Venezuela

Trump Says Netanyahu Will Not Be Arrested in the U.S.
New York’s mayor, Zohran Mamdani, told The New York Times, he was looking into whether he could arrest Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu when he comes to New York for the U.N. General Assembly.By Ephrat Livni
Published on : Mon Jul 20 2026
worldmiddleeast
New York CityGeneral Assembly (UN)International Criminal CourtUnited NationsDanon, Danny (1971- )Gallant, YoavKhanna, RoMamdani, ZohranNetanyahu, Benjamin

Outcry in Italy After Man Dies While Being Restrained by Police
The death of the man, a Moroccan resident of Italy, set off an outcry across the country and prompted comparisons to the death of George Floyd in the United States.By Motoko Rich and Josephine de La Bruyère
Published on : Mon Jul 20 2026
worldeurope
ItalyMoroccoFloyd, George (d 2020)Abderrahim Fakir

With Talks on Gaza Stalled, Hamas Appoints a New Leader
Seen as closer to Iran, Khalil al-Hayya served as the Palestinian militant group’s chief negotiator with Israel and the Trump administration during the Gaza war.By Aaron Boxerman and Adam Rasgon
Published on : Mon Jul 20 2026
worldmiddleeast
Gaza StripIsraelIranHamasal-Hayya, Khalil (1960- )Alexander, Edan (2003- )

Spain Celebrates Both a Soccer Win and a Sense of Wider Success
For many fans, the World Cup victory cemented a belief that something promising — a cultural, economic and sports revival — is happening in the country.By Jason Horowitz
Published on : Mon Jul 20 2026
worldeurope
SpainEuropeSanchez Perez-Castejon, Pedro (1972- )

Aiming for My Fastest Marathon, I Turned to Distance Running’s Mecca
A New York Times reporter’s quest to beat the personal best he set 14 years ago took him to a Kenyan village, where the biggest benefit he got was not what he expected.By John Eligon and Brian Otieno
Published on : Mon Jul 20 2026
worldafrica
KenyaIten (Kenya)

Tehran and Washington Face a ‘Wake Up Moment’ Over the War
U.S. and Iranian attacks are unfolding in a way that risks a wider war they cannot contain, analysts warn, unless they can return to negotiations quickly.By Erika Solomon
Published on : Mon Jul 20 2026
worldmiddleeast
IranStrait of HormuzUnited StatesJordanTrump, Donald J

Zelensky Faces Pressure to Remove Ukraine’s Top General
Demonstrators and many soldiers want President Volodymyr Zelensky to reaffirm the vision of drone warfare laid out by the defense minister he fired last week.By Marc Santora, Liubov Sholudko and Stanislav Kozliuk
Published on : Mon Jul 20 2026
worldeurope
UkraineFedorov, MykhailoZelensky, Volodymyr

Five of the Main Challenges Awaiting Britain’s New Prime Minister
Andy Burnham, who is set to enter Downing Street on Monday, faces a long and daunting list of issues. Here are some of the most urgent.By Stephen Castle
Published on : Mon Jul 20 2026
worldeurope
Great BritainUnited StatesLabour Party (Great Britain)Starmer, KeirTrump, Donald JMahmood, Shabana (1980- )Burnham, Andrew M (1970- )

Tears in Argentina for Lionel Messi’s ‘Last Tango’
There were still fireworks and smoke bombs, but the nation was disappointed for its soccer star after he lost in his likely last World Cup.By Emma Bubola
Published on : Mon Jul 20 2026
worldamericas
Buenos Aires (Argentina)Rosario (Argentina)

Pope Calls for Nuclear Disarmament in Latest Antiwar Message
In a new book published on Tuesday, Leo said that a race to nuclear de-escalation has been “obscured by a race to armament that today frightens and terrifies.”By Motoko Rich
Published on : Mon Jul 20 2026
worldeurope
Roman Catholic ChurchLeo XIVBurch, BrianTrump, Donald J

British Prosecutors File Murder Charge in Politician’s Death
A 28-year-old man has been charged in connection with the death of Ann Widdecombe, a right-wing figure whose body was found in her home this month.By Ephrat Livni
Published on : Mon Jul 20 2026
worldeurope
EnglandReform UK (British Political Party)Widdecombe, Ann (1947-2026)Burnham, Andrew M (1970- )

Epidemics and Rage
Societies have always struggled with hostile reactions to health care workers during epidemics. Why?By Katrin Bennhold
Published on : Mon Jul 20 2026
world
Congo, Democratic Republic of (Congo-Kinshasa)Hong KongGreece

Evacuees of Ontario’s Wildfires Wait and Worry
Flames crept, and then sprinted, toward unsuspecting residents who fled remote parts of northwestern Ontario. Now they want to know why officials weren’t prepared.By Vjosa Isai and Cole Burston
Published on : Mon Jul 20 2026
worldcanada
CanadaThunder Bay (Ontario)Ontario (Canada)

In Gaza, Spain’s Win Brings a Moment of Joy and Distraction
Many in the enclave supported Spain, which has recognized Palestinian statehood. Argentina had strong support among Israeli soccer fans.By Bilal Shbair and Claire Moses
Published on : Mon Jul 20 2026
world
Gaza Strip

Suspected Iranian strikes have targeted U.S. military in at least four countries.
By Sanjana Varghese, Samuel Granados, Riley Mellen and Aric Toler
Published on : Mon Jul 20 2026
worldmiddleeast

Houthis in Yemen Declare Red Sea Blockade on Saudi Arabia
The Iran-backed Houthi militia, which controls parts of Yemen, has in the past blockaded the Red Sea by threatening a choke point crucial to Saudi oil exports and global shipping.By Ismaeel Naar
Published on : Mon Jul 20 2026
worldmiddleeast
Persian GulfRed SeaSaudi ArabiaYemenHouthis

What Happens Behind the Scenes Once Burnham Enters 10 Downing Street
Calls with foreign leaders, cabinet appointments and writing the “letters of last resort”: Andy Burnham’s first hours and days in office will be busy.By Stephen Castle
Published on : Mon Jul 20 2026
worldeurope
Great BritainBurnham, Andrew M (1970- )Starmer, Keir

Burnham Set to Become Britain’s First Openly Roman Catholic Prime Minister
Andy Burnham has spoken of Catholicism as part of his cultural identity rather than as a fervent religious faith.By Megan Specia
Published on : Mon Jul 20 2026
worldeurope
Church of EnglandRoman Catholic ChurchLabour Party (Great Britain)Burnham, Andrew M (1970- )Henry VIII, King of England

Burnham’s Plan for Dealing With Trump: ‘Meeting Him Where He’s at’
Andy Burnham has not yet met President Trump, but the two men spoke shortly after Mr. Burnham became prime minister.By Michael D. Shear
Published on : Mon Jul 20 2026
worldeurope
Great BritainNorth SeaBurnham, Andrew M (1970- )Trump, Donald J

Here’s the latest.
By Michael D. Shear
Published on : Mon Jul 20 2026
worldeurope

Here’s the latest.
By Aaron Boxerman, Ismaeel Naar and Sanam Mahoozi
Published on : Mon Jul 20 2026
worldmiddleeast

Ukraine Battlefield Momentum Helps Spur Interest in Postwar Investment
At a conference on reconstruction, the focus shifted to private investment, not donor assistance.By Andrew E. Kramer
Published on : Mon Jul 20 2026
worldeurope
UkraineRussiaGdansk (Poland)

U.S. and Iran Hint at Diplomacy, Even as Strikes Continue
Iranian foreign ministry officials and Secretary of State Marco Rubio signaled openness to resume negotiations but declined to provide any new details.By Yan Zhuang
Published on : Mon Jul 20 2026
worldmiddleeast
IranStrait of HormuzTehran (Iran)State DepartmentIslamic Revolutionary Guards CorpsRubio, Marco

Police in India Use Tear Gas and Batons on Crowds Protesting Exam Scandal
Young people angry about frequent leaks of college entrance tests present one of the biggest challenges in years to Prime Minister Narendra Modi.By Mujib Mashal and Pragati K.B.
Published on : Mon Jul 20 2026
worldasia
IndiaNew Delhi (India)Cockroach Janta Party (India)Bharatiya Janata PartyModi, NarendraWangchuk, Sonam (1966- )

Did This World Cup Change Soccer Forever?
With a wartime host nation, a referee deported and a ban overturned after a call from the White House, the 2026 tournament tested FIFA like no other.By Tariq Panja
Published on : Sun Jul 19 2026
worldeurope
United StatesInternational Federation of Association Football (FIFA)Infantino, GianniTrump, Donald JBalogun, Folarin

A Conversation with Zohran Mamdani
The mayor of New York City talks about Andy Burnham, Netanyahu and the controversial U.S. red card.By Katrin Bennhold
Published on : Sun Jul 19 2026
world
New York CityJapanDemocratic Socialists of AmericaMamdani, Zohran

Iran shipped billions in oil during the cease-fire.
By Stacy Cowley
Published on : Sun Jul 19 2026
worldmiddleeast

Earthquake in Peru Kills 6 and Displaces Hundreds
Peru is prone to frequent quakes, but the 5.5-magnitude temblor was the biggest to strike the central highlands area in more than 50 years.By Mitra Taj
Published on : Sun Jul 19 2026
worldamericas
Peru

Israel watches tensely as the U.S.-Iran fighting escalates.
By Aaron Boxerman
Published on : Sun Jul 19 2026
worldmiddleeast