
Iran Live Updates: Trump Casts Doubt on Future of Cease-Fire After Exchange of Strikes
“I think it’s over,” President Trump said of the preliminary truce, threatening to strike Iran again. Iran accused the U.S. of violating provisions of the cease-fire as hard-line voices there called for it to be torn up.Published on : Wed Jul 08 2026

Trump Praises NATO’s ‘Unity’ After Lashing Out at Allies
Though President Trump assailed partners for not joining the war in Iran, he said he would grant Ukraine long-sought authority to make the Patriot defense system.Published on : Wed Jul 08 2026

Faces in the Crowd Mourning Iran’s Ayatollah
Millions of Iranians descended on Tehran to pay their respects to the slain supreme leader.By Abdi Latif Dahir and Emile Ducke
Published on : Wed Jul 08 2026
worldmiddleeast
Tehran (Iran)IranKhamenei, Ali

Le Pen Launches Presidential Campaign, in a Twist for French Politics
The day after a court decided the far-right leader Marine Le Pen could run for office again, cheers and boos met her campaign kickoff in a rural stronghold.By Catherine Porter and Ségolène Le Stradic
Published on : Wed Jul 08 2026
worldeurope
FranceNational Rally (France)Le Pen, Marine

Internal File Finds I.C.C. Prosecutor Engaged in Sexual Harassment
The confidential report will be considered by International Criminal Court members as they vote on whether to remove the top official.By Amanda Taub
Published on : Wed Jul 08 2026
worldeurope
International Criminal CourtUnited NationsKhan, Karim (1970- )

Drama and Spectacle as Trump Makes His NATO Entrance
The second President Trump landed in Turkey, the center of gravity shifted right to where he likes it best: himself.By Shawn McCreesh and Tyler Pager
Published on : Wed Jul 08 2026
worldeurope
Ankara (Turkey)North Atlantic Treaty OrganizationTrump, Donald JErdogan, Recep TayyipMeloni, Giorgia (1977- )

Horror Becomes Routine as More Bodies Emerge after Venezuela Quakes
Fearful that officials would tear down damaged buildings without accounting for any remaining bodies, Venezuelans are desperately digging for their relatives’ remains.By Emma Bubola and Adriana Loureiro Fernandez
Published on : Wed Jul 08 2026
worldamericas
VenezuelaLa Guaira (Venezuela)

Heartbreak and Anger in Egypt Over a Stinging World Cup Loss to Argentina
After watching Egypt lead for almost the entire match, a last-minute victory by Argentina has driven fans to tears and conspiracy theories.By Lynsey Chutel and Rania Khaled
Published on : Wed Jul 08 2026
worldafrica
Cairo (Egypt)EgyptInternational Federation of Association Football (FIFA)Messi, Lionel

The Alluring Albanian Island Inspiring Ivanka’s Fantasy
A former military base in the Adriatic Sea, the island is in a beautiful setting but it is strewed with snakes, crumbling buildings and land mines.By Andrew Higgins
Published on : Wed Jul 08 2026
worldeurope
Adriatic SeaAlbaniaEuropeMediterranean SeaHoxha, EnverKushner, JaredRama, EdiTrump, Donald JTrump, Ivanka

Marine Le Pen’s Return Has Sidelined Her Protégé. Can They Join Forces?
For months, Jordan Bardella was set to be the French far-right’s candidate for the presidency — until his mentor, Marine Le Pen, nudged him aside this week. Their relationship could define the campaign.By Mark Landler
Published on : Wed Jul 08 2026
world
European UnionNational Rally (France)Bardella, Jordan (1995- )Le Pen, MarineMacron, Emmanuel (1977- )

Police Raids on Ukrainian Drone Maker Fuel Fears About Press Freedom
The raids targeted a military contractor and its owner, who also co-owns a news outlet that recently exposed abuse of soldiers. Journalists said it was no coincidence.By Andrew E. Kramer
Published on : Wed Jul 08 2026
worldeurope
Ukraine

Iraqis Turn Out in Droves to Mourn Khamenei and Show Solidarity
In the cities of Najaf and Karbala, home to two of Shiite Islam’s holiest sites, hundreds of thousands attended commemorations for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who extended Iran’s influence in Iraq.By Erika Solomon and Sergey Ponomarev
Published on : Wed Jul 08 2026
worldmiddleeast
IranNajaf (Iraq)Karbala (Iraq)Khamenei, Ali

NATO Summit Gives Trump New Chance to Bust Out Old Grievances
President Trump brought his combative side to the meeting of world leaders in Turkey, kicking off a day of diplomacy with a panoply of complaints and insults against U.S. allies.By Tyler Pager and Shawn McCreesh
Published on : Wed Jul 08 2026
worldeurope
EuropeNorth Atlantic Treaty OrganizationTrump, Donald JRutte, Mark

Farage’s Act of Political Theater Risks Becoming Farce
Under investigation over an undisclosed gift, the right-wing leader Nigel Farage may end up in a special election against a candidate dressed as a trash can.By Stephen Castle
Published on : Wed Jul 08 2026
worldeurope
Clacton-on-Sea (England)Great BritainReform UK (British Political Party)Farage, Nigel (1964- )Harborne, Christopher (1962- )

As Erdogan Hosted NATO, His Jailed Challenger Was in Court
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan basked in praise from President Trump with the spotlight on a NATO summit. At home, his biggest rival defended himself before judges.By Safak Timur and Ben Hubbard
Published on : Wed Jul 08 2026
worldeurope
Ankara (Turkey)Istanbul (Turkey)TurkeyNorth Atlantic Treaty OrganizationErdogan, Recep TayyipImamoglu, Ekrem

In a First, Scientists Observe Creation of New Seafloor
The spread of the ocean floor, as tectonic plates spread apart, is known but hard to observe. Scientists have now documented the process in action.By K. R. Callaway
Published on : Wed Jul 08 2026
science
Indian OceanNature (Journal)

A License to Make Patriot Defense Systems May Be a Big Boost for Ukraine
President Trump said he would allow Ukraine to make the defensive weapons but it could take several years to set up a manufacturing operation.By Constant Méheut and Nicholas Kulish
Published on : Wed Jul 08 2026
worldeurope
UkraineRaytheon CompanyTrump, Donald JZelensky, Volodymyr

Hotter Seas in Britain and Europe Threaten Marine Life
Higher sea temperatures have followed scorching weather across Europe, prompting Britain’s weather service to declare a “severe” marine heat wave.By Jonathan Wolfe
Published on : Wed Jul 08 2026
worldeurope
EuropeGreat Britain

Air Canada Chooses a C.E.O. Who Speaks French After Language Backlash
Michael Rousseau, who prompted widespread criticism with a largely English condolence video following a crash in March, will retire.By Ian Austen
Published on : Wed Jul 08 2026
worldcanada
Air Canadavan der Werff, AnkoRousseau, Michael (Airline Executive)

Warming Could Ravage a Third of Plants Used by Amazon Communities
Hotter temperatures and harsher droughts could cause Indigenous societies to lose many of the species they have used for medicine, rituals and more, scientists found.By Raymond Zhong and Flávia Milhorance
Published on : Wed Jul 08 2026
climate
Amazon JungleAmazon River BasinNature (Journal)

NATO Leaders Find Much to Agree on Despite Trump’s Insults
The alliance restated its commitment to collective defense and reiterated its support for Ukraine.By Steven Erlanger
Published on : Wed Jul 08 2026
worldeurope
North Atlantic Treaty OrganizationTrump, Donald J

Dog Food Maker Recalls Feed It Says Was Sold Despite Failing Quality Control
Mars Petcare recalled cans of dog food that might contain plastic or metal, which it said were supposed to be destroyed but ended up in stores.By Natan Odenheimer
Published on : Wed Jul 08 2026
worldamericas
Mars Petcare

Trump Lashes Out at Spain: ‘Cut Off All Trade.’ Here’s Why That’s Unlikely.
A move against Spain would face political, legal and practical issues and probably provoke a wider trade war with the European Union. It could also roil markets.By Patricia Cohen
Published on : Wed Jul 08 2026
worldeurope
SpainTrump, Donald JSanchez Perez-Castejon, Pedro (1972- )

Iran targets sites in Bahrain and Kuwait.
By Aaron Boxerman and Sanam Mahoozi
Published on : Wed Jul 08 2026
worldmiddleeast

Zelensky is to meet with Trump after a brutal week of Russian attacks on Ukraine.
By Cassandra Vinograd
Published on : Wed Jul 08 2026
worldeurope

Tensions Escalate Between Russia and NATO’s European Members
Moscow has directed extra hostility toward countries that have strongly supported Ukraine and praise at President Trump.By Paul Sonne
Published on : Wed Jul 08 2026
worldeurope
Baltic RegionEstoniaEuropeFinlandLatviaLithuaniaRussiaUkraineNorth Atlantic Treaty OrganizationPutin, Vladimir V

Iran’s holy city of Mashhad prepares for Khamenei’s burial.
As tBy Abdi Latif Dahir
Published on : Wed Jul 08 2026
worldmiddleeast

Denmark Says It Will Defend ‘Every Inch’ of NATO as Trump Eyes Greenland Again
After President Trump once more said that the island should be under U.S. control, the Danish prime minister, Mette Frederiksen, told reporters, “We will defend the kingdom of Denmark.”By Amelia Nierenberg
Published on : Wed Jul 08 2026
worldeurope
DenmarkArctic RegionsGreenlandUnited StatesNorth Atlantic Treaty OrganizationTrump, Donald JFrederiksen, Mette

Pakistan Finds Wreckage of Cargo Plane That Vanished at Sea Overnight
Pakistan’s Navy is still searching for missing crew members after the aircraft plunged vertically and went missing over the Arabian Sea, aviation authorities said.By Elian Peltier
Published on : Wed Jul 08 2026
worldasia
Arabian SeaGulf of OmanKarachi (Pakistan)Pakistan

Trump Says He Will Grant Zelensky a Key Request: The License to Make Patriot Systems
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine said before a NATO summit this week that he wanted Patriot missiles and the related defense systems to counter Russian ballistic missiles. But questions remained about President Trump’s pledge.By Carlotta Gall, Stanislav Kozliuk and Cassandra Vinograd
Published on : Wed Jul 08 2026
worldeurope
Ankara (Turkey)North Atlantic Treaty OrganizationZelensky, VolodymyrTrump, Donald J

How Rebels in Congo Could Use Ebola to Consolidate Their Power
A violent militia that controls large swaths of Congolese territory in the east may use the virus to try to bolster its authority.By Ruth Maclean and Justin Makangara
Published on : Wed Jul 08 2026
worldafrica
AfricaCongo, Democratic Republic of (Congo-Kinshasa)Goma (Congo, Democratic Republic of)Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of Congo)RwandaMarch 23 MovementWorld Health Organization

A Look Back at Trump’s Broadsides Against NATO Allies
President Trump has rarely missed an opportunity to castigate the Western military alliance, whose leaders he’s meeting this week, as weak and ineffective.By Leo Sands
Published on : Wed Jul 08 2026
worldeurope
North Atlantic Treaty OrganizationTrump, Donald J

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By Ben Hubbard, Steven Erlanger, Tyler Pager, Shawn McCreesh and Lara Jakes
Published on : Wed Jul 08 2026
worldeurope

Oil Prices Jump and Stocks Drop After Trump Says Iran Deal Is ‘Over’
Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz sparked a new cycle of retaliation that could throttle the flow of energy from the region.By Jason Karaian and Jenny Gross
Published on : Wed Jul 08 2026
business
Persian Gulf