
Lebanese Hold Fast to Their Land Despite Threat of Long Israeli Occupation
Entire towns in southern Lebanon have been hollowed out by the war between Israel and Hezbollah. Some residents have stayed, fearing permanent displacement.By Abdi Latif Dahir and Daniel Berehulak
Published on : Mon Jul 13 2026
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Live Updates: U.S. and Iran Edge Toward War Again
The two sides exchanged escalatory rhetoric on Monday, hours after fresh attacks pushed the cease-fire closer to collapse.Published on : Mon Jul 13 2026

Japan Builds Intelligence Agency It Hasn’t Had Since World War II
Facing threats from Russia and China, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is turning to help from Western allies in forming a centralized agency.By Javier C. Hernández
Published on : Mon Jul 13 2026
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JapanCentral Intelligence AgencyLiberal Democratic Party (Japan)Abe, ShinzoTakaichi, Sanae

The Next Phase in Ukraine’s War With Russia: The Battle for Minds
Ukrainians, already drone innovators, are turning their focus to psychological operations aimed at undercutting Russian support for the war.By Carlotta Gall and Oleksandr Chubko
Published on : Mon Jul 13 2026
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Kyiv (Ukraine)UkraineFedorov, MykhailoPutin, Vladimir VZhadan, Serhiy (1974- )

A Robot Army Remakes Ground Warfare in Ukraine
They began as supply mules. Now ground robots evacuate the wounded, hold trenches and even do the killing.By Maria Varenikova and Paul Mozur
Published on : Mon Jul 13 2026
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Ukraine

It’s the Scent of Manure to Most, but ‘the Smell of Money’ to Them
The Netherlands has been trying to figure out what to do with manure it can no longer use thanks to environmental rules. Volatile fertilizer costs may help.By Jeanna Smialek
Published on : Mon Jul 13 2026
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Residents of Spanish Towns Caught in Fierce Blazes Recount Harrowing Escapes
Many say communication was chaotic and even nonexistent as flames tore through the area, taking 12 lives in one of the deadliest wildfires on record in Spain.By Jason Horowitz, Carlos Barragán and Lynsey Chutel
Published on : Sun Jul 12 2026
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Hard-Liners in Iran Want to Keep Fighting America
With much of their leadership killed in the war, Iran’s conservatives have sought to fill the void and intensify the fight against the United States.By Neil MacFarquhar
Published on : Sun Jul 12 2026
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How Trump Failed to Secure the Strait of Hormuz in His Iran Deal
President Trump signed an agreement that Iran said gave it control of the waterway — and global energy supplies. Now, Iran’s military is violently asserting authority.By Edward Wong, Michael Crowley and Eric Schmitt
Published on : Sun Jul 12 2026
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IranMiddle EastOmanStrait of HormuzTrump, Donald J

Zelensky Announces Leadership Shuffle as War Turns in Ukraine’s Favor
President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine’s prime minister, Yuliia Svyrydenko, would step down amid a broader shake-up in Ukraine’s senior leadership.By Andrew E. Kramer
Published on : Sun Jul 12 2026
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Lindsey Graham Championed Israel, Even as Wars Eroded American Support
The Republican senator from South Carolina had an intense interest in the Middle East, and was a staunch supporter of U.S. strikes on Iran.By Aaron Boxerman
Published on : Sun Jul 12 2026
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Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa, Ruler Who Transformed Qatar, Dies at 74
Under Sheikh Hamad, the tiny nation of Qatar developed immense natural gas wealth and cultivated influence far beyond its borders.By Vivian Nereim
Published on : Sun Jul 12 2026
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QatarThani, Hamad bin Khalifa al-

Inside Herat, Where a Taliban Campaign Targets a Cosmopolitan Outpost
Afghanistan’s leader has exerted full control over a city that once enjoyed looser social norms, even under Taliban rule.By Elian Peltier
Published on : Sun Jul 12 2026
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Storm Causes Mass Evacuations, Floods and Flight Disruptions in China
Typhoon Bavi made landfall in China after killing 17 in the Philippines, skirting Japan and hitting Taiwan. At its largest, the storm was about the width of France.By Lily Kuo and Pei-Lin Wu
Published on : Sun Jul 12 2026
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Inaccessible Exits and Flammable Foam Made Bangkok Bar Fire Deadly
Huge flames tore out of the entrance to the venue, which one investigator said had used inappropriate material for soundproofing. More than two dozen people died.By Kittiphum Sringammuang and Verena Hölzl
Published on : Mon Jul 13 2026
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Bangkok (Thailand)Thailand

U.K. Links Iran to Wave of Antisemitic Attacks and Calls IRGC Terrorist Organization
The designation gives the government additional national security powers to tackle foreign threats under a new law.By Adam Goldman
Published on : Mon Jul 13 2026
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Iranian Hard-Liners Escalate Threats Against U.S. and Trump
Some Iranians are calling for revenge against President Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel for the February killing the country’s supreme leader.By Lara Jakes
Published on : Mon Jul 13 2026
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Counterterrorism Police Take Over Investigation Into U.K. Lawmaker’s Death
The police said new information and evidence had come to light in the murder investigation into the death of Ann Widdecombe, a right-wing former lawmaker.By Stephen Castle
Published on : Mon Jul 13 2026
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As a Film Lionizes an Ex-President, His Son Pays The Political Price
A Brazilian biopic about Jair Bolsonaro has upended his son Flávio Bolsonaro’s presidential hopes after leaks showed he negotiated money for the film with a disgraced banker.By Adam B. Ellick
Published on : Mon Jul 13 2026
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Heat Waves in Europe Linked to Thousands of Excess Deaths
While the full toll will take months to calculate, death statistics already look substantial compared with historical averages.By Amelia Nierenberg
Published on : Mon Jul 13 2026
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Here’s where the U.S. and Iran are targeting each other in their latest attacks.
By Aaron Boxerman and Hari Raj
Published on : Mon Jul 13 2026
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Inside Israel’s Secret Operation to Cultivate Ahmadinejad
The yearslong effort to groom the former Iranian president as an intelligence asset culminated in a dramatic effort to take him to an Israeli safe house in the early days of the war. But the plan fell apart.By Mark Mazzetti, Julian E. Barnes, Farnaz Fassihi and Ronen Bergman
Published on : Mon Jul 13 2026
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Budapest (Hungary)EuropeGuatemalaGermanyHungaryIranIraqIsraelLatin AmericaSaudi ArabiaUnited StatesIslamic Revolutionary Guards CorpsMossadAhmadinejad, MahmoudBarnea, DavidJavanfekr, Ali AkbarKhamenei, AliKhatami, MohammadMohammed bin Salman (1985- )Netanyahu, BenjaminOrban, ViktorRouhani, HassanTrump, Donald J

Here’s the latest.
By Hari Raj, Eric Schmitt, Jenny Gross and Leo Sands
Published on : Mon Jul 13 2026
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Fire in Bangkok Bar Leaves at Least 27 Dead
The fast-moving blaze sent people fleeing toward the bathrooms to hide, officials said. Their bodies were found there, raising questions about safety standards.By Kittiphum Sringammuang, Ephrat Livni and Muktita Suhartono
Published on : Sun Jul 12 2026
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Bangkok (Thailand)

With Lindsey Graham Gone, Ukraine Loses an Ally in Trump’s Ear
The South Carolina Republican was Ukraine’s most influential champion inside President Trump’s mostly “America First” political orbit.By Robert Jimison
Published on : Sun Jul 12 2026
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Kyiv (Ukraine)South CarolinaSouthern States (US)UkraineUnited StatesSenateRepublican PartyGraham, LindseyTrump, Donald JZelensky, Volodymyr

Venezuela’s Post-Quake Politics
People are openly and forcefully voicing their anger at the government for the first time in years.By Katrin Bennhold
Published on : Sun Jul 12 2026
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VenezuelaRubio, MarcoGraham, LindseyJagger, Mick

At World Cup Ticket Prices, Even Messi Can’t Fill a Stadium
The Argentine team and its superstar, Lionel Messi, have been among the biggest draws at the World Cup, but that was not enough to prevent vacant seats at its quarterfinal on Saturday.By Tariq Panja
Published on : Sun Jul 12 2026
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U.K. Police Make New Arrest in Killing of Ex-Lawmaker
A 28-year-old man was detained on Saturday in connection with the death of Ann Widdecombe, a former Parliament member, the police said. Another man arrested on Friday was later released.By Michael D. Shear
Published on : Sun Jul 12 2026
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Here’s where strikes have taken place in recent days.
By Yan Zhuang, Aaron Boxerman and Zane Irwin
Published on : Sun Jul 12 2026
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Here’s the latest.
By Eric Schmitt, Aaron Boxerman, Erica L. Green, Sanam Mahoozi and Hari Raj
Published on : Sun Jul 12 2026
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Contrasts in War: Trump Sought an Exit. Putin Pushed On. Now Both Are Stuck.
The Iran and Ukraine wars underline the common limits of military force in achieving political ends, but also the differences between a dug-in Russian president and a vacillating American one.By Anton Troianovski and Paul Sonne
Published on : Sun Jul 12 2026
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Trump, Donald JPutin, Vladimir V

As India Erases Its Colonial Past, Delhi’s Elite Feel Targeted
India’s government wants to shut down Delhi’s Gymkhana Club, which the prime minister calls a vestige of colonialism. Some members suspect a different motive.By Jeremy W. Peters, Pragati K.B. and Saumya Khandelwal
Published on : Sun Jul 12 2026
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How Putin Turned Japan Into a Den of Spies
Operating out of a Tokyo high-rise, a military intelligence unit finds the high-tech equipment that Russia needs to wage war.By Jane Bradley, Michael Schwirtz and Adam Goldman
Published on : Sun Jul 12 2026
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Oil Prices Set for More Volatility After Latest Iranian Attack on Ship in Gulf
Crude oil prices jumped above prewar levels this week, demonstrating Iran’s capacity to move energy prices by projecting power in the Strait of Hormuz.By Jason Karaian
Published on : Sun Jul 12 2026
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Toronto Police Search for Shooters After 2 Killed at Street Festival
The shooting disrupted a weekend Latino celebration where hundreds had gathered on Saturday evening.By Vjosa Isai
Published on : Sun Jul 12 2026
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Toronto (Ontario)

Here’s a look at the heavy strikes in recent days.
By Zane Irwin
Published on : Sun Jul 12 2026
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Here’s the latest.
By Pranav Baskar, Shirin Hakim, Aaron Boxerman and Yan Zhuang
Published on : Sun Jul 12 2026
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