
As Ukraine Hits Oil Refineries, Russians Pay a Heavy Environmental Toll
After invading more than four years ago, Moscow has usually been the one causing ecological disaster. But Kyiv’s strikes, intended to cut into the Kremlin’s oil revenue, have flipped the script.By Nataliya Vasilyeva and Alina Lobzina
Published on : Tue May 19 2026
worldeurope
RussiaUkraine

W.H.O. Chief Is ‘Deeply Concerned’ by Speed and Scale of Ebola Outbreak
Health officials reported more than 130 suspected deaths and 513 cases, a sharp rise since the outbreak was first identified in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda.By Yan Zhuang and Lynsey Chutel
Published on : Tue May 19 2026
worldafrica
Congo, Democratic Republic of (Congo-Kinshasa)Ituri Province (Congo, Democratic Republic of)UgandaCenters for Disease Control and PreventionWorld Health OrganizationTedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus

Trump’s Portrait Now Branded on Rickshaws in Delhi
The president is popping up on the back of the iconic three-wheeler to kick off America’s 250th anniversary celebrations in India.By Alex Travelli
Published on : Tue May 19 2026
worldasia
Delhi (India)Trump, Donald JRubio, Marco

Middle East on Edge After Trump Says He Delayed Attack on Iran
President Trump said he had postponed a “very major attack” against Iran, as Pakistan continued its mediation efforts to end the war.By Euan Ward and Elian Peltier
Published on : Tue May 19 2026
worldmiddleeast
IranMiddle EastPakistanUnited StatesAraghchi, AbbasMunir, Syed AsimTrump, Donald J

Oil Slick Reaches a Pristine Persian Gulf Island in Iran
Videos show birds, turtles and crabs trapped inside mounds of tar around Shidvar island, a protected wildlife sanctuary with turquoise waters and white sand beaches.By Sanam Mahoozi, Erika Solomon and Devon Lum
Published on : Tue May 19 2026
worldeurope
IranKharg Island (Iran)

Here’s How Iran Could Respond to Renewed U.S.-Israeli Strikes
In any new round of fighting, Iranian officials could adopt new tactics, including intensified strikes on neighbors and trying to close off a second strait.By Yeganeh Torbati
Published on : Tue May 19 2026
worldmiddleeast
IranGulf of AdenStrait of HormuzUnited Arab EmiratesRed SeaHouthis

In Closed-Door Talks, U.S. Demands a Major Role in Greenland
Greenlandic officials worry about the direction of the negotiations aimed at defusing President Trump’s threats to seize their island. But they have little leverage.By Jeffrey Gettleman, Maya Tekeli, Anton Troianovski and Eric Schmitt
Published on : Mon May 18 2026
worldeurope
GreenlandDenmarkNorth Atlantic Treaty OrganizationLynge, PipalukNielsen, Jens-FrederikTrump, Donald J

A Search for Ways Around Blocked Strait Leads to Syria
The latest war in the Middle East has created new economic opportunities for Syria thanks to its geography.By Raja Abdulrahim
Published on : Mon May 18 2026
worldmiddleeast
Baniyas (Syria)Damascus (Syria)Syria

Trump’s Taiwan Gambit is Already a Gift to China
President Trump’s open willingness to hold up a $14 billion Taiwan arms package is a win for Beijing. Now China could be weighing how to keep the weapons on ice for as long as it can.By Chris Buckley and Amy Chang Chien
Published on : Mon May 18 2026
worldasia
Boeing CompanyChinese Nationalist Party (Taiwan)Democratic Progressive Party (Taiwan)Greer, Jamieson LLai Ching-tePei, MinxinTrump, Donald JXi Jinping

He Shut Liquor Stores and Banned Abortion, All for the Glory of Russia
A firebrand governor aims to transform his region into a laboratory for the Kremlin’s reactionary ideals.By Ivan Nechepurenko and Mary Gelman
Published on : Mon May 18 2026
worldeurope
Vologda (Russia)RussiaFilimonov, Georgy YPutin, Vladimir V

Ebola Raged for Weeks in Congo Before Anyone Raised the Alarm
Early surveillance and testing failed to identify the rare species of Ebola responsible for the current outbreak. An American doctor is among the confirmed cases.By Ruth Maclean
Published on : Mon May 18 2026
worldafrica
Congo, Democratic Republic of (Congo-Kinshasa)Bunia (Congo, Democratic Republic of)Goma (Congo, Democratic Republic of)Ituri Province (Congo, Democratic Republic of)UgandaWorld Health OrganizationAfrica Centers for Disease Control and PreventionUnited States Agency for International Development

Soccer Official Took Millions Reclaimed After FIFA Scandal, Complaint Alleges
Ahead of the World Cup, the head of South American soccer faces an ethics complaint he received payments recovered from a 2015 investigation that shook global soccer.By Tariq Panja
Published on : Mon May 18 2026
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South AmericaArgentinaParaguayInternational Federation of Association Football (FIFA)Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF)ConmebolInfantino, GianniDominguez, Alejandro (1972- )Maduro, Miguel (1967- )

A French Soccer Star Faces Off Against a Surging Foe: The Far Right
Kylian Mbappé, the captain of France’s national team, set off a storm a month before the World Cup by suggesting that the National Rally party was a threat to France.By Mark Landler
Published on : Mon May 18 2026
worldeurope
FranceNational Rally (France)Mbappe, Kylian (1998- )Le Pen, MarineBardella, Jordan (1995- )

Russia’s New Human Rights Commissioner Accused of Helping Kidnap Ukrainian Children
Yana Lantratova was instrumental in helping the chairman of her party to illegally adopt an infant girl from Russian-occupied Ukraine, the Ukrainian authorities say.By Nataliya Vasilyeva
Published on : Mon May 18 2026
worldeurope
RussiaUkraineKherson (Ukraine)A Just RussiaPutin, Vladimir VLvova-Belova, Maria

As a Weakened Putin Follows Trump to Beijing, Iran War Offers an Opening
With the upheaval in the Persian Gulf disrupting oil and gas supplies, Russia is looking to deepen its energy ties to China.By Ivan Nechepurenko and David Pierson
Published on : Tue May 19 2026
worldeurope
RussiaChinaXi JinpingTrump, Donald JPutin, Vladimir V

Trump’s Special Envoy to Greenland Receives a Cold Welcome From Locals
After President Trump’s threats to seize the island, Gov. Jeff Landry’s offers of MAGA hats and chocolate chip cookies fall flat.By Maya Tekeli and Jeffrey Gettleman
Published on : Tue May 19 2026
worldeurope
EuropeGreenlandNuuk (Greenland)Landry, Jeffrey MartinNielsen, Jens-FrederikTrump, Donald J

Neanderthal Dentistry, and the Scientist Glad Not to Have Experienced It
The prehistoric hominins “apparently were very adept at what we would consider invasive medicine,” said the anthropologist John Olsen.By Franz Lidz
Published on : Tue May 19 2026
science
PLoS One (Journal)

Starbucks Korea C.E.O. Is Fired Over Ad That Stirred Memories of Brutal History
A marketing campaign called “Tank Day” coincided with the anniversary of a military dictatorship’s crackdown on pro-democracy demonstrators.By John Yoon
Published on : Tue May 19 2026
worldasia
Gwangju (South Korea)South KoreaStarbucks Corporation

This Pacific Island Nation Hopes You Will Call It by a New Name
Tiny Nauru could soon be called Naoero.By Victor Mather
Published on : Tue May 19 2026
world
Nauru

U.S., Escalating Pressure on Cuba, Hits Top Officials With Sanctions
The Trump administration, ratcheting up its effort to cripple the Cuban government, also imposed sanctions on three government agencies, including the police.By Frances Robles
Published on : Mon May 18 2026
worldamericas
CubaCastro, RaulDiaz-Canel Bermudez, MiguelRubio, MarcoTrump, Donald J

Retired Belgian Diplomat Dies Before Trial in 1961 Killing of Congolese Leader
Étienne Davignon had been set to stand trial in connection with the murder of Patrice Lumumba, the first prime minister of what is now the Democratic Republic of Congo.By Lynsey Chutel
Published on : Mon May 18 2026
worldafrica
Congo, Democratic Republic of (Congo-Kinshasa)BelgiumLumumba, PatriceDavignon, Etienne

Amid Global Turmoil, Leaders of Japan and South Korea Grow Closer
Japan’s prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, and South Korea’s president, Lee Jae Myung, have surprised many observers by moving past their nations’ historical grievances.By Choe Sang-Hun
Published on : Mon May 18 2026
worldasia
JapanSouth KoreaLee Jae-myungTakaichi, Sanae

Trump Threatens Iran and Then Pulls Back, All in the Same Day
President Trump has repeatedly said he’ll restart military action against Iran, only to stop short of plunging the United States directly back into an unpopular war.By Tyler Pager and Eric Schmitt
Published on : Mon May 18 2026
uspolitics
IranTrump, Donald J

When Nationalism Beats Nationalism
A progressive, pluralistic nationalism has prevailed at the polls in Scotland and Wales. Could it gain traction elsewhere?By Katrin Bennhold
Published on : Mon May 18 2026
world
ScotlandWalesSwedenap Iorwerth, RhunSwinney, John RRauschenberg, Robert

Scientists Tweaked the Global Warming Outlook. So Trump Weighed In.
Renewable energy has helped make the worst-case scenario a bit less bad. The president said, falsely, it shows that climate scientists were wrong all along.By Eric Niiler
Published on : Mon May 18 2026
climate
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate ChangeTruth Social (Social Network)Trump, Donald JHausfather, Zeke

Shakira Is Found Not Guilty of Tax Fraud in Spain
A Spanish court ruled that the pop star was not a tax resident of Spain in 2011 and ordered the country’s tax authorities to return tens of millions of dollars to her.By Claire Moses and Carlos Barragán
Published on : Mon May 18 2026
worldeurope
Barcelona (Spain)SpainShakira

U.S. Airstrikes Kill ISIS Fighters in Nigeria, Officials Say
U.S. military launched attack in coordination with Nigerian forces days after President Trump said a joint operation had killed Islamic State’s global leader.By Saikou Jammeh and Eric Schmitt
Published on : Mon May 18 2026
worldafrica
Defense DepartmentIslamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS)Islamic State West African ProvinceUnited States Africa Command

Two Americans Detained in Japan After Entering Punch the Monkey’s Enclosure
The men were charged with obstructing operations at a zoo, apparently as a stunt connected to a cryptocurrency. They denied the charges.By Javier C. Hernández and Hisako Ueno
Published on : Mon May 18 2026
worldasia
JapanIchikawa City Zoo

Bodies of Four Italian Divers Found in Maldives Cave
The discovery comes after days of searching by an international team of rescue divers. A fifth body was recovered last week.By Ali Watkins and Maahil Mohamed
Published on : Mon May 18 2026
worldasia
MaldivesIndian Ocean

Trump Threatens Iran as Tensions Surge Again in Middle East
The president has sought to force Iran to accept his terms on its nuclear program or else face renewed war. An emboldened Iran has rebuffed Trump’s demands.By Aaron Boxerman
Published on : Mon May 18 2026
worldmiddleeast
IranStrait of HormuzTrump, Donald J

Louvre Announces Architects for Expansion That Will Include New Mona Lisa Space
A team of international architects has been selected for the project, which is expected to increase the Paris museum’s capacity by three million visitors a year.By Mark Landler
Published on : Mon May 18 2026
arts
Paris (France)Louvre MuseumMacron, Emmanuel (1977- )

G7 Finance Ministers Look to Contain Iran Economic Fallout
Top policymakers were expected to discuss rising energy prices and sanctions policy at a critical summit in Paris this week.By Alan Rappeport
Published on : Mon May 18 2026
business
Group of SevenEuropean UnionTrump, Donald J

Actually, Democracy Dies in H.R.
New research sheds light on how mediocre employees help would-be authoritarians maintain power.By Amanda Taub
Published on : Mon May 18 2026
worldamericas
United StatesArgentinaVenezuelaHungaryImmigration and Customs Enforcement (US)Trump, Donald JMaduro, NicolasOrban, ViktorScharpf, AdamGlassel, Christian

Catastrophe Is Emerging in the World’s Most Vulnerable Places
The humanitarian relief system, decimated by cuts, faces a grave challenge as the Middle East war causes soaring costs for food, fuel and fertilizer.By Peter S. Goodman and Finbarr O’Reilly
Published on : Mon May 18 2026
business
AfricaSomaliaMogadishu (Somalia)SudanMercy CorpsUnited States Agency for International DevelopmentWorld Food ProgramUnited Nations Children's FundTrump, Donald J

What to Know About the Ebola Outbreak as Cases and Deaths Rise
More than 130 deaths and over 500 cases are suspected. The United States restricted entry for people who have been to three African countries after a global health emergency was declared.By Ephrat Livni
Published on : Mon May 18 2026
worldafrica
Congo, Democratic Republic of (Congo-Kinshasa)UgandaWorld Health Organization