
In NATO’s Next Act, Can Europe Play the Leading Role?
The focus at a leaders’ summit in Turkey this week will be on building a new model for the alliance, as President Trump pushes to do less and pressures others do more.By Steven Erlanger and Lara Jakes
Published on : Tue Jul 07 2026
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Ankara (Turkey)EuropeUnited StatesNorth Atlantic Treaty OrganizationTrump, Donald JRutte, Mark

Joining a Human Tide of Mourners Flowing Through Tehran’s Streets
After days of public mourning ceremonies in the Iranian capital, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s coffin arrived in Tehran’s Azadi Square. This is what I saw covering the miles-long procession on Monday.By Abdi Latif Dahir and Emile Ducke
Published on : Tue Jul 07 2026
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IranIsraelKhamenei, AliNetanyahu, BenjaminTrump, Donald JKhamenei, Mojtaba (1969- )

A Long-Awaited Verdict for Marine Le Pen Could Reshape France’s Politics
A court will decide on Tuesday whether to uphold Ms. Le Pen’s embezzlement conviction. If it does, the far-right leader will probably be barred from running for the presidency next year.By Mark Landler
Published on : Tue Jul 07 2026
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FranceEuropeNational Rally (France)Bardella, Jordan (1995- )Le Pen, Jean-MarieLe Pen, Marine

Typhoon Maysak Lashes China With Heavy Rain as Another Storm Nears
Videos showed inundated roads, farmland and buildings, and floodwaters rushing toward homes, while the region braced for a potential super typhoon this week.By Lily Kuo and Pei-Lin Wu
Published on : Tue Jul 07 2026
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China

Turkey Hosts NATO Summit While Cracking Down on Critics
In the weeks leading up to the two-day event, the Turkish authorities blocked websites, jailed scores of people over allegations of terrorism and arrested a prominent comedian.By Ben Hubbard and Safak Timur
Published on : Mon Jul 06 2026
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TurkeyAnkara (Turkey)Istanbul (Turkey)North Atlantic Treaty OrganizationHuman Rights WatchErdogan, Recep Tayyip

Deadly Russian Strikes Hit Kyiv on Eve of NATO Summit
Ballistic missiles were fired into the capital of Ukraine as Russia launched its second major attack in less than a week. At least 16 people were killed, officials said.By Carlotta Gall, Stanislav Kozliuk and Cassandra Vinograd
Published on : Mon Jul 06 2026
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Kyiv (Ukraine)RussiaUkraineNorth Atlantic Treaty OrganizationZelensky, Volodymyr

Greenland, Tariffs, NATO and Now Soccer. Trump Creates a New Clash With Europe.
The decision to reverse a one-game ban landed badly in Europe, at a moment of already-heightened geopolitical tension with the United States.By Jeanna Smialek and Ali Watkins
Published on : Mon Jul 06 2026
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BelgiumUnited StatesInternational Federation of Association Football (FIFA)

With $8 Billion in Venezuelan Oil Money, U.S. Gives $300 Million in Quake Aid
In 2010, there was a huge U.S. aid effort after a quake in Haiti. Today, U.S. officials say they oversee billions in Venezuelan oil revenue, but aid is less.By Simon Romero
Published on : Mon Jul 06 2026
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HaitiUnited States

Will Prince Harry’s Trip to Britain Repair or Deepen the Royal Rift?
Harry arrived in London Monday night for a visit that has already been overshadowed by drama and confusion over his plans.By Megan Specia
Published on : Mon Jul 06 2026
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China Tests Long-Range Ballistic Missile in the Pacific, Angering Neighbors
China’s firing of a submarine-launched missile came as Australia secured more defense deals with Pacific Island nations. Countries expressed concern about the test.By Victoria Kim and Chris Buckley
Published on : Mon Jul 06 2026
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Former Syrian Officials Found Guilty in Torture of Pro-Democracy Protesters
The case against the two men, who have been living in Austria since 2015, was one of the first that the country has brought under the principle of universal jurisdiction.By Carlotta Gall and Hussam Hammoud
Published on : Mon Jul 06 2026
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Erdogan-Trump Friendship Can Help NATO, Turkey’s Foreign Minister Says
In an interview, Turkey’s top diplomat, Hakan Fidan, said the relationship between President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and President Trump could ease NATO tensions.By Ben Hubbard
Published on : Mon Jul 06 2026
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Riot in Sri Lanka Prison Leaves at Least 23 Dead
The country has faced criticism from human rights activists for the conditions in its prisons, including overcrowding and failing to protect inmates.By Pamodi Waravita and Jeremy W. Peters
Published on : Mon Jul 06 2026
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Negombo (Sri Lanka)Sri Lanka

Fatigue, Tension, Joy: England Pulls a World Cup All-Nighter
The game against Mexico started at 2 a.m. in Britain. Pubs were allowed to stay open unusually late for fans to share the drama together.By Amelia Nierenberg and Mary Turner
Published on : Mon Jul 06 2026
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New Strikes on Ships in Strait of Hormuz Test U.S.-Iran Cease-Fire
A U.S. official said Iranian missiles struck two commercial ships. There was no immediate comment from Iranian officials on the reported attacks.By Eric Schmitt and Qasim Nauman
Published on : Tue Jul 07 2026
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A Presidential Phone Call, a Lifted Red Card and an Embattled World Cup
There was nothing unusual about a call from President Trump or the reversal of Folarin Balogun’s suspension, said the president of FIFA, Gianni Infantino.By Tariq Panja
Published on : Mon Jul 06 2026
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Spate of Shark Attacks Means More Drones for Australia’s Beaches
The country is stepping up measures to keep swimmers and surfers safe after a teacher was mauled by a great white shark at Coogee Beach.By Laura Chung
Published on : Mon Jul 06 2026
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NATO Needs Turkey
The war in Ukraine and Trump’s disregard for the alliance have generated a new appreciation of what Turkey brings to the table.By Katrin Bennhold
Published on : Mon Jul 06 2026
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Ankara (Turkey)North Atlantic Treaty OrganizationInternational Federation of Association Football (FIFA)Erdogan, Recep TayyipTrump, Donald J

Canada Bets on NATO Partners for Its Expanded Submarine Fleet
In selecting a joint bid from Germany and Norway, Prime Minister Mark Carney is elevating Canada’s naval power and reducing its military and economic dependency on the United States.By Ian Austen
Published on : Mon Jul 06 2026
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CanadaGermanyNorwaySouth KoreaCanadian Armed ForcesNorth Atlantic Treaty OrganizationCarney, Mark J

Iranians Mourn a Slain Leader, and Call for Vengeance
Million of people filled the streets of Iran to bid farewell to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in the war with the United States and Israel.By Abdi Latif Dahir, Aaron Boxerman, Farnaz Fassihi and Leo Sands
Published on : Mon Jul 06 2026
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IranTehran (Iran)Khamenei, Ali

The Chickens Were Doing Just Fine. Then the Heat Wave Killed Millions.
The birds are particularly vulnerable to high temperatures, and France’s torrid June took a heavy toll.By Chico Harlan and Léontine Gallois
Published on : Mon Jul 06 2026
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France

Map: 5.1-Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Chile
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 : Mon Jul 06 2026
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Chile

At Khamenei’s funeral, mourners call for revenge.
MournersBy Leo Sands
Published on : Mon Jul 06 2026
worldmiddleeast

Families of Iranians Killed by Government Dismayed by Leader’s Funeral Pageantry
Critics of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s brutal rule have been angered by the scale of the commemorations being held to honor his life.By Farnaz Fassihi and Rozhin Rezai
Published on : Mon Jul 06 2026
worldmiddleeast
IranTehran (Iran)Khamenei, Ali

Iran Will Bury Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Holy City of Mashhad
The city of three million people is home to a gold-domed shrine that Shiite Muslims revere as Iran’s most sacred site. The final ceremony will take place there on Thursday.By Leo Sands
Published on : Mon Jul 06 2026
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IranKhamenei, AliKhamenei, Mojtaba (1969- )Raisi, Ebrahim

Wildfires Force Evacuation of Thousands in Southwest France
The blaze in the Pyrenees, a region bordering Spain, has scorched more than 11,000 acres so far.By Natan Odenheimer
Published on : Mon Jul 06 2026
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Khamenei’s Burial Was Delayed, Breaking With Islamic Custom
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s remains were preserved for months, according to Iran’s government. Some Islamic scholars say it was a political and security calculation.By Erika Solomon
Published on : Mon Jul 06 2026
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IranKhamenei, Ali

Sites That Report Venezuela’s Missing Rise Far From Quake Zone
Despite problems like duplicate submissions, tallies gathered by the websites have been cited by news organizations and critics of the Venezuelan government’s disaster response.By Ishani Desai
Published on : Mon Jul 06 2026
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The Iranian authorities go all out to stage an elaborate weeklong spectacle.
By Farnaz Fassihi
Published on : Mon Jul 06 2026
worldmiddleeast
IranTehran (Iran)Khamenei, Ali

Khamenei’s funeral draws mourners from across Iran’s regional network.
From Lebanon to cities across Pakistan, gatherings and marches are expected to show his reach.By Euan Ward
Published on : Mon Jul 06 2026
worldmiddleeast
IranTehran (Iran)Khamenei, Ali

As Mourners for Khamenei Descend on Tehran, Many Residents Take Flight
Some residents have escaped the city and posted photos of their getaways on social media — a reminder that not all Iranians are mourning the death of Ayatollah Khamenei.By Erika Solomon and Sanam Mahoozi
Published on : Mon Jul 06 2026
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Ukraine Remade Air Defense, but Russia Has Changed Its Attacks
Ukraine has changed how militaries use Patriot systems. But recent attacks prove that clever adaptations cannot overcome a shortage of interceptors.By Siobhán O’Grady and Liubov Sholudko
Published on : Mon Jul 06 2026
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RussiaUkraineTrump, Donald JZelensky, Volodymyr

NATO Leaders Are Meeting This Week. Here’s What to Know.
As member states gather in Turkey, here’s a guide to the summit, and the decades-old alliance.By Lynsey Chutel
Published on : Mon Jul 06 2026
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Ankara (Turkey)North Atlantic Treaty OrganizationRutte, Mark

Facing Threats, NATO Finds New Value in Turkey
As President Trump cools on the alliance, its members see Turkey’s large military and vibrant defense sector as assets.By Ben Hubbard
Published on : Mon Jul 06 2026
worldmiddleeast
Ankara (Turkey)North Atlantic Treaty OrganizationErdogan, Recep Tayyip