
Iran War Live Updates: U.S.-Iran Framework Brings Relief, but Challenges Loom
The United States and Iran reached a preliminary deal that was expected to open the Strait of Hormuz. But it defers the toughest issues to further talks.Published on : Mon Jun 15 2026

Ukraine Is About to Take a Big Step on a Long Road Toward the European Union
Even though negotiations will begin for Ukraine to join the bloc, the path ahead is a long one.By Jeanna Smialek
Published on : Mon Jun 15 2026
worldeurope
UkraineEuropean Unionvon der Leyen, Ursula

Historic Orthodox Cathedral Burns in Russian Attack on Kyiv
A bishop reported that many holy items had been recovered from the cathedral, at the site of the Perchersk monastery, a revered place for Ukrainian and Russian Orthodox faiths.By Maria Varenikova
Published on : Mon Jun 15 2026
worldeurope
Kyiv (Ukraine)Ukrainian Orthodox Church

How Quebec, in a Decade, Came to Lead the World in Assisted Dying
A society once strongly Roman Catholic has rejected the church’s prohibition on euthanasia, with many instead viewing control over one’s death as an individual right.By Norimitsu Onishi and Hubert Hayaud
Published on : Mon Jun 15 2026
worldcanada
CanadaQuebec Province (Canada)Roman Catholic Church

Britain Announces Social Media Ban for Children
Prime Minister Keir Starmer said his government planned to bar children under 16 from social media, following policies in Australia and elsewhere.By Megan Specia
Published on : Mon Jun 15 2026
worldeurope
Great BritainStarmer, Keir

How Ukraine Uses A.I. to Knock Deadly Russian Drones Out of the Skies
Interceptors show Ukraine’s embrace of autonomous technologies trained on immense troves of wartime data.By Maria Varenikova
Published on : Mon Jun 15 2026
worldeurope
UkraineFedorov, MykhailoZelensky, Volodymyr

A Shattered Peace: Inside Colombia’s Never-Ending Drug War
Ten years after a landmark peace deal, armed groups are wreaking deadly violence, blending jungle combat with new drone warfare.By Luis Ferré-Sadurní and Federico Rios
Published on : Mon Jun 15 2026
worldamericas
ColombiaRevolutionary Armed Forces of ColombiaNational Liberation Army (Colombia)Cepeda, IvanDe La Espriella, AbelardoPetro, GustavoTrump, Donald J

Son of Norway’s Crown Princess Is Convicted of Rape
Marius Borg Hoiby was sentenced to four years in prison. He stood trial as his mother came under pressure over her ties to Jeffrey Epstein.By Lynsey Chutel and Henrik Pryser Libell
Published on : Mon Jun 15 2026
worldeurope
NorwayMette-Marit, Crown Princess of NorwayBorg Hoiby, Marius

Many Iranians Express Relief Over Agreement to End the War
After enduring months of conflict, ordinary people in Iran were relieved to hear about the deal. Opposition groups were disappointed.By Farnaz Fassihi
Published on : Mon Jun 15 2026
worldmiddleeast

Switzerland Rejects Measure to Cap Its Population at 10 Million
The referendum was about limiting migration after the number of residents rose by more than a quarter since 2000, but it was framed around affordability and sustainability.By Jim Tankersley
Published on : Sun Jun 14 2026
worldeurope
SwitzerlandEuropeSwiss People's Party

British Forces Seize Russian Shadow Fleet Oil Tanker
Britain’s Defense Ministry said it was the first time that British forces had acted alone to stop a ship in the fleet, a collection of vessels that Russia uses to move fuel and evade sanctions.By Stephen Castle
Published on : Sun Jun 14 2026
worldeurope
Great BritainEnglish ChannelRussiaPutin, Vladimir VStarmer, Keir

It Was Meant to Unify. Now the G7 Is Dogged by Chaos and Divided by Trump.
Group of 7 meetings once embodied the effort to sustain the global diplomatic order. This year’s gathering, starting on Monday, symbolizes its fragmentation.By Mark Landler
Published on : Sun Jun 14 2026
worldeurope
EuropeFranceUnited StatesGroup of SevenMacron, Emmanuel (1977- )Trump, Donald J

Deadlocked Wars: How Major Powers Misread the Regions They Attacked
Russia and the United States projected their own centralized views onto Ukraine and Iran, analysts said. As a result, the smaller countries trapped larger ones in a costly confrontation.By Neil MacFarquhar
Published on : Sun Jun 14 2026
worldeurope
IranUkraineRussiaUnited StatesPutin, Vladimir VTrump, Donald JZelensky, Volodymyr

Meet the Smallest Country Ever to Reach the World Cup
Competing for the first time, Curaçao is brimming with joy. Most of the Caribbean nation’s team was born and raised in the Netherlands, but residents say the players represent them.By James Wagner and Luis Antonio Rojas
Published on : Sun Jun 14 2026
worldamericas
CuracaoVenezuelaCaribbean AreaNetherlandsGilmar (1930-2013)Juninho

What to Know About the U.S.-Iran Framework Agreement
The full text of the deal that could pave the way to ending the war has not been published. Initial details suggest that it defers the most contentious issues.By Leo Sands
Published on : Mon Jun 15 2026
worldmiddleeast
IranIsraelUnited StatesTrump, Donald J

How China Can Move the Price of Oil Even by Not Buying
China is the world’s largest purchaser of oil. But three months after the war with Iran began, it cut its imports, cushioning the global market.By Lisa Friedman and Alexandra Stevenson
Published on : Mon Jun 15 2026
business
ChinaIranStrait of HormuzPersian GulfInternational Energy Agency

On the Nuclear Issue, Each Side Finds a Way to Claim Victory
President Trump said Iran had promised to suspend enriching uranium, but it is unclear for how long and the details still have to be negotiated.By Steven Erlanger
Published on : Mon Jun 15 2026
worldmiddleeast
IranKhamenei, Mojtaba (1969- )Trump, Donald J

Taking on Neo-Nazis, One Trademark at a Time
In Germany, a campaign called Rights Against the Right is securing trademarks for right-wing symbols and phrases, aiming to cut into a revenue stream that sustains hate groups.By Aishvarya Kavi
Published on : Mon Jun 15 2026
worldeurope
GermanyEuropean Union

Here’s the latest.
By Lara Jakes and Yan Zhuang
Published on : Mon Jun 15 2026
worldmiddleeast

World leaders welcome news that the Strait of Hormuz could soon reopen.
By Ephrat Livni
Published on : Mon Jun 15 2026
worldmiddleeast

U.S. and Iran Reach Agreement to Reopen Strait and Begin Nuclear Talks
The accord halts hostilities in the war that began in February but leaves unresolved the critical issue of Iran’s nuclear program.By Jonathan Swan, Farnaz Fassihi and Ronen Bergman
Published on : Mon Jun 15 2026
worldmiddleeast
Beirut (Lebanon)IranIsraelMiddle EastStrait of HormuzIslamic Revolutionary Guards CorpsHezbollahRepublican PartyAraghchi, AbbasGhalibaf, Mohammad BaqerNetanyahu, BenjaminTrump, Donald J

Singer Oliver Tree Is Said to Have Died in Collision of Helicopters in Brazil
The two helicopters crashed in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday, killing at least six people, the authorities said.By Alexandra E. Petri
Published on : Mon Jun 15 2026
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BrazilOliver Tree

Trump Claims Strait Will Be ‘Permanently Toll-Free’ Under Agreement With Iran
In a call to The New York Times, President Trump praised Russia’s and China’s leaders and described Israel’s prime minister as “a very difficult guy.”By David E. Sanger
Published on : Sun Jun 14 2026
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IranMiddle EastStrait of HormuzIsraelTrump, Donald JXi JinpingNetanyahu, BenjaminPutin, Vladimir VKhamenei, Mojtaba (1969- )

U.S. and Iran Agree to a Truce
The agreement could pave the way for further talks that could ultimately end the war. President Trump said that it could also reopen the Strait of Hormuz.By Katrin Bennhold
Published on : Sun Jun 14 2026
world
IranLebanonJapanMexicoHockney, David

In Israel, Broad Discontent Even Before Deal’s Details Are Known
Israelis across the political spectrum have said the agreement appears to leave fundamental security threats posed by Iran unaddressed.By Isabel Kershner
Published on : Sun Jun 14 2026
worldmiddleeast
IsraelHezbollahNetanyahu, BenjaminTrump, Donald JLieberman, AvigdorLapid, Yair

Israel Strikes Beirut Outskirts as Fighting With Hezbollah Escalates
The attacks complicated an already delicate moment as President Trump and Iran appeared to be edging toward finalizing a framework peace agreement.By Isabel Kershner and Christina Goldbaum
Published on : Sun Jun 14 2026
worldmiddleeast
IsraelLebanonDahiya (Lebanon)IranUnited StatesHezbollahNetanyahu, BenjaminTrump, Donald J

Net Gain
We’re covering the Knicks, and a savvy strategy people are using to game prediction markets.By Evan Gorelick
Published on : Sun Jun 14 2026
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Polymarket (Adventure One QSS Inc)Kalshi Inc

The Secrets of a Soccer-Turf Master
John Sorochan, a turf scientist at the University of Tennessee, has led the yearslong, multimillion-dollar effort to develop perfect playing fields for the 2026 World Cup.By Alan Burdick
Published on : Sun Jun 14 2026
science
International Federation of Association Football (FIFA)University of TennesseeSorochan, John

Here’s the latest.
By Farnaz Fassihi, Adam Rasgon, Ronen Bergman and Jonathan Swan
Published on : Sun Jun 14 2026
worldmiddleeast

Japan Is Running Out of Royals. Are More Men the Answer?
Japan’s legislature is drafting a plan to allow the imperial family to adopt distant male relatives. But some in Japan would prefer a female emperor.By Javier C. Hernández and Hisako Ueno
Published on : Sun Jun 14 2026
worldasia
JapanLiberal Democratic Party (Japan)

Germany and Japan Are Rearming Again, 80 Years After World War II
After becoming allies to disastrous effect in the 1940s, Berlin and Tokyo are finding new reasons to team up — including rebuilding their militaries.By Jim Tankersley and Javier C. Hernández
Published on : Sun Jun 14 2026
worldeurope
GermanyJapanMerz, FriedrichTakaichi, SanaeTrump, Donald J

The 91-Year-Old Weaving Ancestral Tradition Into Art
Though electric machines are now standard, the Venezuelan weaver Margarita Mora has clung to a mix of ancestral Indigenous and Spanish practices to create surprisingly modern work.By Silvia Benedetti and Andrea Hernández
Published on : Sun Jun 14 2026
artsdesign
VenezuelaAndes MountainsMora, Margarita (Artist)

Top Haitian Security Official Kidnapped
A security expert who had recently become chief of staff to the new defense minister was abducted, the latest example of violence gripping the country.By Frances Robles
Published on : Sat Jun 13 2026
worldamericas
HaitiTi Bwa (Gang)Boyard, James (Haiti Official)

5 Children Are Killed After Van and S.U.V. Collide in Rural Ontario
The children — four girls and one boy — were among 10 people in the van at the time of the crash. An infant was seriously injured, the police said.By Mark Walker
Published on : Sat Jun 13 2026
worldcanada
CanadaOntario (Canada)

Here’s the latest.
By Jonathan Swan and Abdi Latif Dahir
Published on : Sat Jun 13 2026
worldmiddleeast

Unfinished Business
We like it when projects are completed, but what if we could abide comfortably in the toiling and striving it takes to get them there?By Melissa Kirsch
Published on : Sat Jun 13 2026
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Basilica i Temple Expiatori de la Sagrada Familia (Barcelona, Spain)Gaudi, Antoni

A Tren de Aragua Leader Is Killed in a Joint Strike, U.S. and Venezuela Say
A strike this week in Venezuela killed a gang leader known as Niño Guerrero who was wanted in the United States, officials in both countries said.By John Yoon
Published on : Sat Jun 13 2026
worldamericas
VenezuelaUnited StatesTren de Aragua (Gang)Defense DepartmentTrump, Donald JHegseth, Pete