
Israel Struck an Iranian Steel Facility. Was It a Valid Military Target?
During the war, Israel attacked Iran’s steel plants, saying they provided forces with revenue and the means to make weapons, but it also hurt the civilian economy.By Yeganeh Torbati
Published on : Sat Jul 11 2026
worldmiddleeast
IsraelIranIsfahan (Iran)Islamic Revolutionary Guards CorpsBasijMobarakeh Steel

Man Arrested in Killing of U.K. Ex-Lawmaker Is Released
The police said the 26-year-old was no longer part of the investigation into the death of Ann Widdecombe and urged anyone with information about the crime to come forward.By Michael D. Shear
Published on : Sat Jul 11 2026
worldeurope
Devon (England)EnglandGreat BritainReform UK (British Political Party)Widdecombe, Ann (1947-2026)

England and Norway Resurrect a Rivalry for the World Cup
Along with historic and diplomatic ties, England’s club soccer teams have loyal fans in Norway. On Saturday, supporters will have to pick a side.By Lynsey Chutel
Published on : Sat Jul 11 2026
worldeurope
EnglandNorwayInternational Federation of Association Football (FIFA)

A Wildfire Killed 12 People in Southern Spain. Here’s the Latest.
Officials said more than 20 people were still missing because of the fire, one of the deadliest in Spain’s history. Most of those confirmed to have been killed were from Belgium or Britain.By Carlos Barragán and Lynsey Chutel
Published on : Sat Jul 11 2026
worldeurope
Andalusia (Spain)BelgiumGreat BritainSpain

‘They Don’t Need People’: The Workers Left Behind by China’s Robot Drive
For out-of-work factory workers in Kunshan, a region made rich by electronics manufacturing, a park is the only place to go.By Vivian Wang
Published on : Sat Jul 11 2026
worldasia
China

U.S. Citizen Tests Positive for Ebola in Democratic Republic of Congo
The American works for the humanitarian organization Samaritan’s Purse, American and African health officials said.By Declan Walsh and John Yoon
Published on : Sat Jul 11 2026
worldafrica
Congo, Democratic Republic of (Congo-Kinshasa)United StatesCenters for Disease Control and Prevention

Iran’s Top Diplomat Is in Oman for Talks on Strait as Ayatollah Vows Revenge
The visit comes after heavy clashes this week between the U.S. and Iran. The country’s supreme leader pledged to avenge his father’s killing, trading threats with President Trump.By Aaron Boxerman
Published on : Sat Jul 11 2026
worldmiddleeast
Strait of HormuzOmanIranTrump, Donald JAraghchi, Abbas

Inside the Canadian Lab Burning Down Buildings to Save Them
At the national fire safety facility in Ottawa, scientists and engineers are increasingly focused on the threat from the forest.By Ian Austen
Published on : Sat Jul 11 2026
worldcanada
CanadaBritish Columbia (Canada)Alberta (Canada)Carney, Mark J

Iran’s Supreme Leader Remains Absent, a Void at the Top of the Regime
Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei did not appear at his father’s funeral this week, fueling speculation about his physical condition and leaving a power vacuum in a divided country.By Yeganeh Torbati
Published on : Fri Jul 10 2026
worldmiddleeast
IranUnited StatesKhamenei, AliKhomeini, RuhollahKhamenei, Mojtaba (1969- )Pezeshkian, Masoud

At Least 12 People Die in Southern Spain Wildfire
The blaze in Andalusia, one of the deadliest on record in the country, also left more than 20 people missing. Many of the victims were foreign tourists, the Spanish authorities said.By Carlos Barragán
Published on : Fri Jul 10 2026
worldeurope
Almeria (Spain)Andalusia (Spain)

A Beloved Baseball League Counts Its Losses After Venezuela Quakes
Children who played for Venezuela’s youth baseball league, a symbol of national pride, have been left injured, orphaned or dead.By Luis Ferré-Sadurní, Isayen Herrera and Fabiola Ferrero
Published on : Fri Jul 10 2026
worldamericas
La Guaira (Venezuela)Venezuela

Moscow Still Has Art and Culture. Just Don’t Say ‘Ukraine.’
An eerie limbo prevails at small art shows, independent theaters and private political clubs, where the war is the elephant in the room.By Ivan Nechepurenko and Nanna Heitmann
Published on : Fri Jul 10 2026
worldeurope
Moscow (Russia)Russia

Royal Rapprochement: Harry and Meghan Pay a Rare Visit to the King and Queen
Friday’s visit to King Charles and Queen Camilla signaled a détente in relations with Prince Harry and his wife, who stepped down from royal duties and moved to the United States in 2020.By Zane Irwin and Megan Specia
Published on : Fri Jul 10 2026
worldeurope
Great BritainHarry, Duke of SussexMarkle, MeghanCharles III, King of the United KingdomCamilla, Queen Consort of the United KingdomArchie, Earl of DumbartonMountbatten-Windsor, Lilibet Diana

Fighting Fires With Figures, These Experts Are Trying to Stop Europe From Burning
A team of engineers, foresters and scientists is helping the continent prepare for wildfires from a giant science park in Italy. Their arsenal includes satellites, weather models and expert analysis.By Jeanna Smialek
Published on : Fri Jul 10 2026
worldeurope
EuropeIspra (Italy)European Union

Boat Carrying Tourists Capsizes in Vietnam, Killing 15
A speedboat was carrying 36 people when it overturned near the island of Phu Quoc in southern Vietnam. The other people onboard were rescued alive.By Isabella Kwai and Tung Ngo
Published on : Sat Jul 11 2026
worldasia
VietnamIndia

Gravitational Pull
We think and dream and fuss and project entire worlds into existence. Meanwhile, the earth’s orbit continues and the sun goes on shining.By Melissa Kirsch
Published on : Sat Jul 11 2026
briefing

Inside London’s Sweaty Scramble for Outdoor Swimming
In an ever hotter city, the competition for pools is fierce. Some swimmers are turning to ponds and canals, which come with their own problems.By Isabella Kwai and Jane Stockdale
Published on : Sat Jul 11 2026
worldeurope
London (England)

After Being Delayed by Trump, a Canada-U.S. Bridge is Set to Open
A deal ended the Trump administration’s blocking of a new bridge that will ease congestion at the busiest trade corridor between the United States and Canada.By Ian Austen and Tyler Pager
Published on : Sat Jul 11 2026
worldcanada
CanadaDetroit (Mich)Windsor (Ontario)MichiganTrump, Donald J

Ten Killed in Plane Crash on the Bahamas’ Largest Island
The crash occurred as the country celebrated its independence from Britain.By Ishani Desai
Published on : Fri Jul 10 2026
worldamericas
Bahama IslandsAndros Island (Bahamas)

Mexico to File Criminal Complaints in U.S. Over Immigrant Deaths
The nation’s president vowed to go “beyond diplomatic notes” after a U.S. immigration agent fatally shot Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, a Mexican man, in Texas this week.By Zane Irwin
Published on : Fri Jul 10 2026
worldamericas
Houston (Tex)MexicoHomeland Security DepartmentImmigration and Customs Enforcement (US)Araujo, Lorenzo SalgadoSheinbaum, ClaudiaTrump, Donald J

Trump, Ending Decades of Protection, Opens Wild Habitats to Drilling and Mining
The rule change ends a safeguard that had been in place for 50 years and could hasten the demise of imperiled animals.By Catrin Einhorn and Maxine Joselow
Published on : Fri Jul 10 2026
climate
United StatesTrump, Donald J

Sexual Assault and Killing of Girl Set Off Days of Protest in West Bengal
After promising to improve safety for women in the Indian state, the party of Prime Minister Narendra Modi is facing public anger after the death of an 11-year-old girl.By Suhasini Raj and Jeremy W. Peters
Published on : Fri Jul 10 2026
worldasia
IndiaWest Bengal (India)Bharatiya Janata Party

Museum Spreads 800 Pounds of Peanut Butter in Tribute to Dutch Artist
An installation honoring the artist, Wim T. Schippers, features a 270-square-foot hexagon spread on the floor of a museum in Rotterdam.By Natan Odenheimer
Published on : Fri Jul 10 2026
arts
Museum Boijmans Van BeuningenSchippers, Wim T

Ghanaian Influencer Is Extradited Over Romance Scam Targeting Older Americans
Prosecutors accused Frederick Kumi of running a scheme that defrauded Americans out of $8 million. He was flown to the United States on Thursday, his lawyer said.By Isabella Kwai
Published on : Fri Jul 10 2026
us
GhanaOhioKumi, Frederick

Man Arrested on Suspicion of Murdering Former U.K. Politician
The police said they had arrested a 26-year-old British man after Ann Widdecombe, a 78-year-old former lawmaker, was found dead with serious injuries on Thursday.By Stephen Castle
Published on : Fri Jul 10 2026
worldeurope
Great BritainDevon (England)Conservative Party (Great Britain)Reform UK (British Political Party)Brexit Party (Great Britain)Widdecombe, Ann (1947-2026)

Two Days of U.S. Strikes in Iran Signal a Sharp Escalation
U.S. forces hit more than 170 targets, including air defense systems, drone and missile storage sites, and military speedboats.By Eric Schmitt
Published on : Fri Jul 10 2026
uspolitics
IranStrait of HormuzTrump, Donald J

Passenger Is Partly Sucked Through Plane Window but Survives, Reports Say
A 61-year-old man was being treated for friction burns after a window was damaged during a flight from Greece to Germany. The flight was operated by the Ryanair subsidiary Malta Air.By Victor Mather, Niki Kitsantonis and Niraj Chokshi
Published on : Fri Jul 10 2026
worldeurope
Thessaloniki (Greece)Ryanair Holdings PLC

Police Investigating Donations to Reform U.K., Reports Say
The police in London said they had questioned two people as part of an investigation into donations to a political party.By Stephen Castle
Published on : Fri Jul 10 2026
worldeurope
EnglandGreat BritainLondon (England)Reform UK (British Political Party)Farage, Nigel (1964- )Harborne, Christopher (1962- )Burnham, Andrew M (1970- )Starmer, Keir

Greece Arrests 3 in Connection With Bombings Targeting Governing Party
The attacks killed one person and injured others. The Greek authorities said an investigation would continue.By Niki Kitsantonis
Published on : Fri Jul 10 2026
worldeurope
GreeceNew Democracy (Greece)Mitsotakis, Kyriakos

Mediators Trying to Pull U.S. and Iran Back From Brink, Officials Say
Qatari mediators were in Iran seeking to salvage the tattered truce. President Trump said talks with Tehran would continue, even if the cease-fire was “over.”By Adam Rasgon and Euan Ward
Published on : Fri Jul 10 2026
worldmiddleeast
IranStrait of HormuzQatar

Can Hungarian Holocaust Survivors Find Justice in the U.S.?
For more than a decade, a group of survivors have fought a legal battle to get American courts to hear their suit against Hungary’s national railroad over its role in the atrocities.By Ephrat Livni
Published on : Fri Jul 10 2026
worldeurope
HungaryUnited States

With a Successful Rocket Launch, China Clears a Key Hurdle in Race With SpaceX
The launch and recovery of the Long March 10B could represent a long-awaited breakthrough for Chinese satellite companies.By Selam Gebrekidan and Pei-Lin Wu
Published on : Fri Jul 10 2026
worldasia
ChinaChina AerospaceStarlink Satellite Constellation (SpaceX)Musk, Elon

Indian Diaspora, Now the Largest Foreign-Born Group in Australia, Welcomes Modi
A large, festive reception for the Indian prime minister in Melbourne belied tensions over migration in the country.By Victoria Kim
Published on : Fri Jul 10 2026
worldasia
AustraliaIndiaMelbourne (Australia)Albanese, Anthony (1963- )Modi, Narendra

He’s Big, Loud and Unruly. Meet Neil, Australia’s Celebrity Seal
The young elephant seal has gained fans around the world. But the authorities warn he could be in danger of being loved to death.By Laura Chung
Published on : Fri Jul 10 2026
worldaustralia
AustraliaTasmania (Australia)