
First Total Eclipse in Europe in Decades Turns Day to Night
From Iceland to Spain, people flocked to viewing spots to see the moon completely block out the sun.Published on : Wed Aug 12 2026

They Spoke English, Wore U.S. Flags and Attacked Fishermen. Who Were They?
Ecuadorean crews plying the waters of the Pacific have been targeted by a mysterious outfit equipped with drones. Some sailors appear to have lost their lives.By Maria Abi-Habib, Riley Mellen, José María León Cabrera and Christiaan Triebert
Published on : Wed Aug 12 2026
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EcuadorEl SalvadorLatin AmericaPacific Ocean

How Nigel Farage Ended Up Running Against a Man Dressed as a Trash Can
Nigel Farage forced a new election in his parliamentary seat after coming under pressure over his finances. His main challenger is Count Binface, a novelty candidate.By Amelia Nierenberg
Published on : Wed Aug 12 2026
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Great BritainClacton-on-Sea (England)EnglandReform UK (British Political Party)Farage, Nigel (1964- )

A Quest to Restore the Sacred Glow of Fireflies in Bali
The insects, revered in local culture, are disappearing for many reasons, including rapid development to cater to tourists.By Muktita Suhartono and Ulet Ifansasti
Published on : Wed Aug 12 2026
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Bali (Indonesia)

Europeans, Braced for 5th Heat Wave of 2026, Have Had Enough
With temperatures set to soar as high as 109 degrees Fahrenheit (43 Celsius) this week, Europeans and tourists say that summer in Europe has lost its appeal.By Elisabetta Povoledo, Giulia Imbert and Carlos Barragán
Published on : Wed Aug 12 2026
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Western EuropeEuropeFranceItalySpain

More Than 40 Dead After a Ferry Capsizes on Zimbabwe’s Lake Kariba
The vessel was crowded far beyond capacity and was hit by strong waves, the police said. While dozens have been rescued, the search continues for an unknown number of missing people.By Ephrat Livni and Jeffrey Moyo
Published on : Wed Aug 12 2026
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ZimbabweLake Kariba

Trump’s Tariffs Force Some Canadian Companies to Consider Moving South
If President Trump moves ahead with 50 percent tariffs on a wide range of Canadian products later this month, some companies may only survive by relocating to the United States.By Ian Austen
Published on : Wed Aug 12 2026
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A Space Expert Hoped to Use the Eclipse as Science Class. The D.J.s Had Other Plans.
Mar Carretero-Castrillo, an astrophysicist, returned to her remote village in Spain to be in the path of totality. Hundreds of partygoers came too.By Jason Horowitz
Published on : Wed Aug 12 2026
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Spain

Thailand Halts New Gun Permits Days After Mass Shooting at a School
It remains to be seen how far the government will go to tighten gun control in the country, which has experienced a string of high-profile shootings in recent years.By Max Kim and Muktita Suhartono
Published on : Wed Aug 12 2026
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Bangkok (Thailand)Anutin Charnvirakul (1966- )

Zambia Prepares for High-Stakes Election as President Seeks New Term
President Hakainde Hichilema was elected five years ago, promising to protect civil liberties in his copper-rich African nation. Now, he’s accused of trampling on them.By Rabecca Lungu and John Eligon
Published on : Wed Aug 12 2026
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ZambiaAfricaLusaka (Zambia)Patriotic Front (Zambia)United Party for National Development (Zambia)Hichilema, Hakainde (1962- )Mundubile, BrianLungu, Edgar C

This Castro Is a Key Envoy to Trump. Could He Be Cuba’s Next Leader?
The Castro family envoy, Raúl G. Rodríguez Castro, who has been in talks with the Trump administration, was once named in a case targeting a Cuban smuggling ring.By David C. Adams and Frances Robles
Published on : Tue Aug 11 2026
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Russian Civilian Deaths Are Growing Rapidly as Ukraine Expands Its Air War
The higher tempo of Ukrainian strikes has fueled discontent among Russians, but it is far from clear that it will change the Kremlin’s calculus about the war.By Paul Sonne and Oleg Matsnev
Published on : Tue Aug 11 2026
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RussiaUkraine

‘We Know They Are Coming’: A Syrian Holdout Province Fears Takeover
In Sweida Province, dominated by the country’s Druse minority, many say it is just a matter of time before the central government moves to assert control over the region.By Nanna Heitmann and Abdi Latif Dahir
Published on : Tue Aug 11 2026
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Shouting Names, Hoping for Replies and Digging for Survivors of Colombian Quake
“We heard them screaming,” said one rescuer in Cali, where emergency workers and volunteers are racing against time to find the living trapped in the rubble.By Genevieve Glatsky and Julie Turkewitz
Published on : Tue Aug 11 2026
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Coming next summer: the ‘eclipse of the century.’
The sky will go dark for six minutes or more over landmarks like the Rock of Gibraltar, the casbah of Tangier and the temples of Luxor, Egypt.By Danielle Dowling
Published on : Thu Aug 13 2026
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EgyptAlgeriaGibraltarMoroccoSpain

One Man’s Quest to Build India’s Most Livable City
The chief minister of Andhra Pradesh has 25,000 workers building his dream capital with waterways, bike lanes and a “Quantum Valley” tech hub.By Mujib Mashal and Hari Kumar
Published on : Thu Aug 13 2026
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Andhra Pradesh (India)Telangana (India)Hyderabad (India)IndiaNaidu, N ChandrababuFoster, NormanModi, Narendra

Russian Strikes on Dozens of Grain Ships Threaten Global Food Supplies
The deadly strikes are part of a long-running maritime battle with Ukraine and echo battles over other key shipping routes around the world.By Marc Santora
Published on : Thu Aug 13 2026
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RussiaUkraine

What to Know About Thursday’s Special Election in Clacton: Farage vs. Binface
Nigel Farage, the right-wing populist leader, forced a by-election in his parliamentary seat of Clacton after he came under pressure over his financial declarations.By Michael D. Shear
Published on : Thu Aug 13 2026
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EnglandEssex (England)EuropeGreat BritainClacton-on-Sea (England)Reform UK (British Political Party)Labour Party (Great Britain)Conservative Party (Great Britain)Farage, Nigel (1964- )Harborne, Christopher (1962- )

Whatever Happened to English Summers? Scorched Britons Would Like to Know.
With forecasters issuing a warning for very high temperatures, this summer is on track to be one of the hottest yet.By Lynsey Chutel
Published on : Thu Aug 13 2026
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Great BritainLondon (England)Met Office (United Kingdom)

Arabian Sea Bird and Turtle Habitat Threatened by Oil From Grounded Tanker
The spill of Russian crude bound for India compounds the environmental damage from spills in and around the Strait of Hormuz, where tankers and oil facilities have come under attack.By Pranav Baskar, Sanam Mahoozi and Somini Sengupta
Published on : Wed Aug 12 2026
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Settler Siege of Palestinian Homes Highlights Growing West Bank Chaos
Two families have been trapped by settlers for days, casting a spotlight on the army’s struggle to curtail settler violence and protect Palestinians living in the occupied West Bank.By David M. Halbfinger, Fatima AbdulKarim and Natan Odenheimer
Published on : Wed Aug 12 2026
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IsraelQusra (West Bank)West BankKatz, Israel (1955- )

Muddling through Iceland’s rainy eclipse, accompanied by clouds, whales and at least one proposal.
In a place known for its fickle weather, eclipse watchers took a risk. Only some got to see the sun.By Amelia Nierenberg and Egill Bjarnason
Published on : Wed Aug 12 2026
worldeurope

For Trump, Secret Flight Was a Stunning Ruse. For Putin, ‘a Regular Tuesday.’
President Trump’s Air Force One subterfuge pales in comparison to the secrecy surrounding Russia’s president, whose fixation on security has reached new heights in recent years.By Anton Troianovski
Published on : Wed Aug 12 2026
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Putin, Vladimir VTrump, Donald J

Afghanistan’s Unhappy Anniversary
Five years into their hard-line rule, the Taliban find themselves in crisis at home and abroad.By Katrin Bennhold
Published on : Wed Aug 12 2026
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AfghanistanKabul (Afghanistan)TalibanLos Angeles Lakers

Scenes From the 2026 European Solar Eclipse
People gathered across the continent to watch the total solar eclipse on Wednesday.By The New York Times
Published on : Wed Aug 12 2026
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Europe

A Bright Spot in Colombia as Rescuers Free Quake Victim
By The New York Times
Published on : Wed Aug 12 2026
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ColombiaCali (Colombia)

Driver Sets Record for Hydrogen-Powered Vehicle at More Than 406 M.P.H.
Andy Green, a 64-year-old retired Royal Air Force pilot from Britain, was already the only person to break the sound barrier on land. “The ground comes at you very, very quickly,” he said.By Claire Moses
Published on : Wed Aug 12 2026
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Bonneville Salt Flats (Utah)JC Bamford Excavators LtdGreen, Andy (1962- )

At Iceland’s eclipse festival, a prayer for sea cucumbers and ‘generosity from the sky.’
By Callie Holtermann
Published on : Wed Aug 12 2026
worldeurope

Here’s how a special U.S. Navy squadron photographed Spain’s 1905 eclipse.
Three American warships were sent to Valencia to capture pictures of the sun’s corona with a high-definition camera that would cost over $34,000 in today’s money.By K. R. Callaway
Published on : Wed Aug 12 2026
worldeurope

As Europe Faces Another Heat Wave, Travelers Are Forced to Adapt
Soaring temperatures, widespread wildfires and dried-up rivers are transforming tourism across the continent. Here’s how travelers are responding.By Ryley Ober
Published on : Wed Aug 12 2026
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Western EuropeBordeaux (France)Crete (Greece)Danube RiverEuropeGironde (France)FranceGreeceItalySpainEuropean Travel CommissionEuropean Union

This Year’s El Niño Is Huge and Already Changing the World
The recurring climate phenomenon is expected to peak later this year, but it is already causing dry spells and crop failures on three continents.By Raymond Zhong and Chico Harlan
Published on : Wed Aug 12 2026
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Panama Canal and Canal Zone

Eclipse chasers stake out their viewing spots in Iceland.
By Amelia Nierenberg
Published on : Wed Aug 12 2026
worldeurope

A Partial Eclipse Will Be Visible in Some of North America
Parts of the United States and Canada will have the chance to see the moon block at least a small portion of the sun.By K. R. Callaway
Published on : Wed Aug 12 2026
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Bangor (Me)Anchorage (Alaska)Fairbanks (Alaska)Outer Banks (NC)Detroit (Mich)

How Scientists Use Eclipses for Research
It’s a chance not just to study the sun but also space weather, light pollution and even animal behavior.By K. R. Callaway
Published on : Wed Aug 12 2026
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GreenlandIcelandSpainNational Aeronautics and Space Administration

What happens to animals during an eclipse?
The moon’s journBy Lynsey Chutel
Published on : Wed Aug 12 2026
worldeurope

Even outside the path of totality, the eclipse will provide remarkable views.
Beyond the path of totality, clear skies over London, Paris, Lisbon and Milan will reveal a crescent-shaped evening sun to millions of Europeans.By Leo Sands
Published on : Wed Aug 12 2026
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