
Iran War Live Updates: Israel Strikes Southern Lebanon After Pulling Back From Threat to Beirut
Under pressure from President Trump, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel held off from attacking Beirut. But he vowed to continue Israel’s campaign against Hezbollah, which could threaten peace negotiations with Iran.Published on : Tue Jun 02 2026

After an Agonizing Week of Threats, Kyiv Is Finally Bombarded by Russia
Moscow’s repeated warnings of a major strike, combined with the delay before it happened, seemed intended to inflict a psychological toll on the Ukrainian capital.By Maria Varenikova and Kim Barker
Published on : Tue Jun 02 2026
worldeurope
Kyiv (Ukraine)UkraineRussia

Kenyan Court Deals New Blow to Plans for U.S. Ebola Unit
The court further delayed the Trump administration’s proposed quarantine unit for Americans exposed to the virus. The plan has sparked angry protests in Kenya.By Matthew Mpoke Bigg and Brian O. Otieno
Published on : Tue Jun 02 2026
worldafrica
KenyaUnited StatesAfricaLaikipia (Kenya)Ruto, WilliamTrump, Donald J

This Pair of Parakeets Are Saving Their Species One Chick at a Time
There are about 450 orange-fronted parakeets left in the world. Super breeders Nacho and Trixie are doing their best to bolster the population.By Laura Chung
Published on : Tue Jun 02 2026
worldaustralia
New ZealandSouth Island (New Zealand)

U.S. Was Asked to Blacklist Colombian Cartel Gold. It Was Also Buying It.
The request for sanctions, from Colombia’s defense minister, shows failures at both ends of the supply chain for illegal gold.By Justin Scheck
Published on : Tue Jun 02 2026
worldamericas
ColombiaUnited StatesClan del GolfoTreasury DepartmentUnited States MintBessent, Scott

Russia Is Showing Signs of Weakness in Ukraine. So It Hits Harder.
The war has not been going the Kremlin’s way, with battleground losses and growing casualties. With fiercer strikes, Moscow hopes to gain a better position for negotiations.By Lara Jakes
Published on : Tue Jun 02 2026
worldeurope
RussiaUkraineZelensky, VolodymyrPutin, Vladimir VRubio, MarcoTrump, Donald J

How Israel’s Strategy in Lebanon Was Thwarted, by Hezbollah and Trump
An Israeli campaign that started with high hopes has devolved into a kind of impasse, with Hezbollah looking more capable than it did when the war began.By David M. Halbfinger
Published on : Tue Jun 02 2026
worldmiddleeast
LebanonIsraelBeirut (Lebanon)IranHezbollahNetanyahu, Benjamin

It’s a Bone of Contention: Mexico and Brazil Are Arguing Over Dogs
To Brazilians, the ubiquitous caramel-colored mutts are a national icon. But a Mexican state has adopted them as its own homegrown symbol.By Ana Ionova and María Magdalena Arréllaga
Published on : Tue Jun 02 2026
worldamericas
BrazilMexico

How Lebanon’s Best Chance to Disarm Hezbollah Failed
Lebanon’s government has long wanted the powerful militia to give up its weapons. Before the Iran war began, there were signs of progress toward that goal.By Abdi Latif Dahir and Aaron Boxerman
Published on : Mon Jun 01 2026
worldmiddleeast
IsraelIranLebanonBeirut (Lebanon)HezbollahTrump, Donald J

From Industrial Gem to Ruined Shell: A City Reveals Venezuela’s Decay
Cumaná was once an economic hub, producing Toyota Land Cruisers and exporting food across South America. Now it’s on the brink of disaster as public services collapse.By Simon Romero and Adriana Loureiro Fernandez
Published on : Mon Jun 01 2026
worldamericas
VenezuelaChavez, HugoMaduro, Nicolas

Fringe to Mainstream: The Movement to Split Alberta From Canada Gets Its Moment
In October, Albertans will get to say if they want to stay in Canada, or hold a referendum to leave. Will it settle the matter, or deepen the rift?By Matina Stevis-Gridneff and Amber Bracken
Published on : Mon Jun 01 2026
worldcanada
Alberta (Canada)CanadaCarney, Mark JSmith, Danielle (1971- )Trump, Donald J

Mandelson Vowed U.K. ‘Would Never Regret’ Making Him Ambassador to U.S.
Peter Mandelson, who was fired over his links to Jeffrey Epstein, made the claim in a letter among more than a thousand pages of documents released on Monday.By Stephen Castle and Megan Specia
Published on : Mon Jun 01 2026
worldeurope
Great BritainUnited StatesLabour Party (Great Britain)Mandelson, PeterEpstein, Jeffrey E (1953- )Starmer, Keir

Syrian Officers Who Hid in Plain Sight Face War Crime Charges in Austria
The trial, Austria’s first against Assad regime officials, will be a rare chance for Syrian witnesses to confront two men they have accused of torture.By Carlotta Gall
Published on : Mon Jun 01 2026
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AustriaEuropeIsraelSyriaInternational Criminal CourtCommission for International Justice and AccountabilityMossadAbu Rukbah, Musabal-Halabi, Khaled (1962- )al-Shara, Ahmed (Abu Mohammad al-Jolani) (1982- )Assad, Bashar al-

Britain Denies Entry to 2 U.S. Commentators Who Denounced Israel
The authorities did not say why they had barred Cenk Uygur and Hasan Piker, who have popular social media channels, but said their presence “may not be conducive to the public good.”By Amelia Nierenberg
Published on : Mon Jun 01 2026
worldeurope
EnglandGreat BritainPiker, Hasan

Canada-U.S. Trade Visit Starts With Another Trump ‘51st State’ Post
The Canadian trade minister is visiting Washington on Tuesday to meet with the U.S. Trade Representative.By Matina Stevis-Gridneff
Published on : Tue Jun 02 2026
worldcanada
CanadaUnited StatesMexicoState DepartmentTrump, Donald JLeBlanc, Dominic (1967- )Greer, Jamieson L

With Stephen Curry Deal, Li-Ning of China Shoots for Global Sneaker Spotlight
The agreement, which includes plans for sportswear and athleisure products, and stores across the United States and China, is the latest example of an N.B.A. star signing with a Chinese brand.By Jonathan Wolfe
Published on : Tue Jun 02 2026
worldasia
ChinaLi-Ning Company LtdCurry, Stephen

Netanyahu’s Critics Accuse Him of Heading a U.S. ‘Vassal State’
Critics pounced on the Israeli prime minister after President Trump claimed on social media he had persuaded him to call off “a major raid” on Hezbollah in Beirut.By Adam Rasgon
Published on : Tue Jun 02 2026
worldmiddleeast
IsraelLebanonHezbollahNetanyahu, BenjaminBennett, NaftaliLapid, YairTrump, Donald J

Iran Reveals 3-Day Funeral Plan for Ayatollah Khamenei, After Long Delay
Ceremonies for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei will be held in multiple cities, including Tehran, where authorities expect up to 20 million people to attend, Iranian state media reported.By Leo Sands and Leily Nikounazar
Published on : Tue Jun 02 2026
worldmiddleeast
IranTehran (Iran)Khamenei, Ali

Out of the Audience, Into the Orchestra: Aspiring Musician Saves the Show
After a musician fell ill during a live performance of the score from “La La Land,” the composer Justin Hurwitz asked for a sight reader. A 21-year-old student stepped up.By Claire Moses
Published on : Tue Jun 02 2026
worldaustralia
Sydney (Australia)

Lebanon Endures Threats, Diplomacy and Whiplash as Others Decide Its Fate
The conflict between the United States, Israel and Iran looms over a state that has been pummeled by military strikes but has little say in determining its own future.By Christina Goldbaum
Published on : Tue Jun 02 2026
worldmiddleeast
Beirut (Lebanon)Dahiya (Lebanon)LebanonNabatieh (Lebanon)Hezbollah

Canada’s Leader Warns of a ‘Crisis of Antisemitism’
Prime Minister Mark Carney’s comments followed calls for action from Jewish organizations and after a government report found that antisemitism had surged in Canada in recent years.By Yan Zhuang
Published on : Tue Jun 02 2026
worldcanada
Toronto (Ontario)IsraelHamasCarney, Mark JHerzog, Isaac

Trump Targets Brazil With 25% Tariff, Citing Unfair Trade Practices
The proposal marks the latest effort by the administration to rebuild its tariff agenda through Section 301 investigations.By Daisuke Wakabayashi
Published on : Tue Jun 02 2026
business
BrazilUnited StatesGreer, Jamieson LTrump, Donald JDa Silva, Luiz Inacio Lula

Here’s the latest.
By Aaron Boxerman, Christina Goldbaum, Farnaz Fassihi and Hari Raj
Published on : Tue Jun 02 2026
worldmiddleeast

Security Council Members Call for Israel to Withdraw From Southern Lebanon
The U.N. panel met after Israel had threatened to attack southern Beirut. President Trump said later that Israel and Hezbollah had agreed not to attack each other.By Farnaz Fassihi
Published on : Tue Jun 02 2026
worldmiddleeast
LebanonIsraelIranHezbollahSecurity Council (UN)

As Ebola Spreads, Scientists Race to Find Vaccines and Treatments
The Bundibugyo virus, a little known type, previously had caused just two small outbreaks. Now it’s at the center of a rapidly widening epidemic in Africa.By Carl Zimmer
Published on : Tue Jun 02 2026
science
AfricaCongo, Democratic Republic of (Congo-Kinshasa)Gavi, the Vaccine AllianceModerna IncOxford UniversitySerum Institute of IndiaRegeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc

Crested Ibises Get the Royal Treatment in Japan as They Fly Again
Once widespread in Japan, the colorful birds went from being fairly commonplace in the country to being on the verge of extinction.By Ephrat Livni
Published on : Mon Jun 01 2026
worldasia
JapanHonshu (Japan)China

Trump Stands to Gain an Important Ally in Colombia’s Upcoming Election
Abelardo De La Espriella, a hard-line candidate on the right facing a left-wing rival in a presidential runoff, has pledged to crush drug traffickers.By Annie Correal and Luis Ferré-Sadurní
Published on : Mon Jun 01 2026
worldamericas
ColombiaTrump, Donald JDe La Espriella, AbelardoCepeda, IvanPetro, Gustavo

Map: 6.2-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes off the Coast of Italy
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 Jun 01 2026
world

High-Wire Negotiations With Iran? Trump Finds It ‘Very Boring.’
President Trump told CNBC that he “couldn’t care less” if the negotiations with Iran break down.By David E. Sanger
Published on : Mon Jun 01 2026
uspolitics
IranPersian GulfStrait of HormuzTrump, Donald J

Denmark’s Prime Minister Hangs On to Power After Protracted Talks
Mette Frederiksen may not be nearly as popular as she once was, but she remains the Danes’ most dominant leader in decades.By Jeffrey Gettleman, Amelia Nierenberg and Maya Tekeli
Published on : Mon Jun 01 2026
worldeurope
DenmarkGreenlandFrederiksen, Mette

Trump Says Israel and Hezbollah Will Hold Off on New Military Action
A statement from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel did not mention a new cease-fire, but the Lebanese government said one was taking shape.By Aaron Boxerman, Christina Goldbaum, Johnatan Reiss and Richard Pérez-Peña
Published on : Mon Jun 01 2026
worldmiddleeast
Dahiya (Lebanon)IranKuwaitIsraelLebanonUnited StatesStrait of HormuzHezbollahAoun, Joseph (1964- )Araghchi, AbbasNetanyahu, BenjaminTrump, Donald J

Inside the Ebola Outbreak
A Times correspondent is reporting from the Ebola epicenter in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Here’s what he saw.By Katrin Bennhold
Published on : Mon Jun 01 2026
world
Bunia (Congo, Democratic Republic of)Alberta (Canada)EuropeAnthropic AI LLC

Dive Into a Very Noisy Sea With Some Very Rare Whales
Fewer than 100 Rice’s whales remain on Earth. Researchers say sonic blasts from oil exploration are a top threat to the species. See and hear why.By Katherine Chui and Catrin Einhorn
Published on : Mon Jun 01 2026
climate

Hezbollah Ally Says the Iran-Backed Group Wants a New Truce With Israel
In an interview with The Times, Nabih Berri, an influential Lebanese lawmaker close to Hezbollah, called on President Trump to broker a new cease-fire.By Christina Goldbaum
Published on : Mon Jun 01 2026
worldmiddleeast
Beirut (Lebanon)IranIsraelUnited StatesHezbollahState Department

Dua Lipa and Callum Turner Got Married in a London Municipal Building
The Old Marylebone Town Hall, among the busiest wedding venues in Britain, has hosted nuptials for A-listers, including Sylvester Stallone, Paul McCartney and Lena Dunham.By Leo Sands
Published on : Mon Jun 01 2026
worldeurope
London (England)Great BritainLipa, DuaTurner, Callum