
Illegal Miners Loot Amazon Rainforest for Critical Minerals
Global demand for critical minerals, used to build drones and electric cars, is surging, setting of a new wave of criminality in the world’s largest rainforest.By Ana Ionova
Published on : Sun May 03 2026
worldamericas
BrazilDa Silva, Luiz Inacio Lula

The U.S. Set Off a Corruption Scandal That Is Gripping Mexico
The U.S. indictment of a Mexican governor has spotlighted cartel corruption, strained cross-border relations and handed President Claudia Sheinbaum a thorny choice.By Jack Nicas
Published on : Sun May 03 2026
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MexicoSinaloa (Mexico)Morena (Mexican Political Party)Sinaloa CartelSheinbaum, ClaudiaRocha Moya, Ruben (1949- )

Israel Said It’s Applying the Gaza Model in Lebanon. This Is What the Devastation Looks Like.
Satellite images, photos and videos show the scope of widespread demolitions in southern Lebanon.By Samuel Granados, Abdi Latif Dahir and Sanjana Varghese
Published on : Sun May 03 2026
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LebanonIsraelHezbollahAmnesty International

Modi’s Hindu Right Targets Gains in India’s Elections: What to Know
Vote counting starts on Monday after over 154 million people participated in elections for state legislatures last month. The contests can tilt the balance of power for the whole country.By Pragati K.B.
Published on : Sun May 03 2026
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IndiaAssam (India)Kerala (India)Tamil Nadu (India)West Bengal (India)Bharatiya Janata PartyAll India Trinamool Congress

How A.I. Is Transforming China’s Entertainment Industry
A.I.-generated microdramas have taken off. Celebrities have threatened legal action against the use of their likeness, while actors say jobs have dried up.By Vivian Wang and Jiawei Wang
Published on : Sun May 03 2026
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China

An Insurgency Threatens U.S. Mining Ambitions in Pakistan
Attacks by the Baloch Liberation Army could derail Pakistan’s plans for a billion-dollar mining deal with the Trump administration.By Elian Peltier, Zia ur-Rehman, Christiaan Triebert, Pablo Robles and Asim Hafeez
Published on : Sun May 03 2026
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PakistanBaluchistan (Pakistan)Baloch Liberation ArmyTrump, Donald J

Hijacked, Bombed, Derailed, a Pakistani Train Keeps Running
We witnessed crossfire while waiting for the Jaffer Express, a vital lifeline through Balochistan. For many, it’s the only way home.By Zia ur-Rehman and Asim Hafeez
Published on : Sun May 03 2026
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Baluchistan (Pakistan)Quetta (Pakistan)Punjab (Pakistan)Pakistan

Oil Tanker Hijacking Stokes New Fear in Gulf Region
The attack’s location and timing fueled concerns about potential collaboration between Somalia’s pirates and Yemen’s Houthi rebels amid the Iran war.By Pranav Baskar
Published on : Sun May 03 2026
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YemenSomaliaHorn of AfricaHouthis

Norway’s Northern Lights Nightmare
This Arctic region has seen a boom in tourism, but as tourists chase the northern lights, scammers chase their money.By Lynsey Chutel, Louise Krüger and Nicole Tung
Published on : Sun May 03 2026
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Arctic RegionsNorwayTromso (Norway)

How Germany May Have Misjudged Trump’s Anger on Iran
Germany had appeared not to believe President Trump’s threats to pull troops from the country. Once it was announced, Berlin offered a measured response.By Jim Tankersley
Published on : Sat May 02 2026
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GermanyEuropeUnited StatesMerz, FriedrichTrump, Donald J

Maduro Is Gone. Venezuela’s Many Problems Are Not.
U.S. officials say they will “unleash prosperity” by commandeering the oil industry. Many people in Caracas say it will take far more than that.By Max Bearak and Adriana Loureiro Fernandez
Published on : Sat May 02 2026
worldamericas

U.S. to Pull 5,000 Troops From Germany. But Plenty More Will Remain.
The U.S. military has tens of thousands of personnel in Germany, more than in any other foreign country but Japan. Their significance extends well beyond Europe.By Lynsey Chutel
Published on : Sat May 02 2026
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Kaiserslautern (Germany)GermanyRhineland-Palatinate (Germany)Wiesbaden (Germany)Landstuhl Regional Medical CenterUnited States Army

A 5-Month Wait and a 50% Fail Rate: It’s Hard to Get a British Driving License
The average wait for a test in England and Scotland has hit 22 weeks, up from five weeks before the pandemic, leading to frustration and attempts to jump the line.By Stephen Castle
Published on : Sat May 02 2026
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EuropeGreat BritainLondon (England)

U.S. Fast-Tracks Arms Deals Valued at $8.6 Billion to Mideast Partners
The Persian Gulf countries and Israel have faced repeated Iranian attacks during the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran. The State Department move bypassed congressional review.By Aaron Boxerman and Edward Wong
Published on : Sat May 02 2026
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Middle EastIsraelKuwaitQatarUnited Arab EmiratesState DepartmentRubio, Marco

Planning a World Cup Watch Party at a Bar? The ‘FIFA Police’ Are Lurking
Some businesses advertising watch parties in Canada’s two host cities are wary of running afoul of FIFA’s copyright, which protects advertising “World Cup” events.By Vjosa Isai
Published on : Sat May 02 2026
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CanadaToronto (Ontario)Vancouver (British Columbia)International Federation of Association Football (FIFA)

Public Offering
How often do you talk to strangers? What’s stopping you?By Melissa Kirsch
Published on : Sat May 02 2026
briefing

Most Canadians Support MAID. But the Issue of Access for People With Mental Illness Is Fraught.
As Canada weighs the future of medically assisted death, one woman fears the law will change too late for her.By Stephanie Nolen
Published on : Sat May 02 2026
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CanadaBritish Columbia (Canada)Alberta (Canada)Ontario (Canada)

Shipwreck Reveals Fate of Vanished World War I Coast Guard Cutter
The Tampa disappeared in 1918 with 131 British and American personnel and civilians aboard. It was the largest single American naval combat loss of life in World War IBy Christine Hauser
Published on : Sat May 02 2026
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WalesUnited States Coast Guard

Jordanians Struggle as Mideast Wars Scare Tourists Away
Though Jordan mostly sat out the conflicts, its tourism high season was nearly wiped out at popular sites. Visitors canceled flights, hotels and tours.By Raja Abdulrahim, Rana F. Sweis and Laura Boushnak
Published on : Sat May 02 2026
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JordanPetra (Jordan)Dead Sea

Timmy the Stranded Whale Is Released After an Elaborate Rescue
The humpback whale, stuck for weeks in shallow waters off Germany, was towed to the North Sea in a barge. The story captivated the country.By Jenny Gross
Published on : Sat May 02 2026
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GermanyBaltic SeaBild (Newspaper)

Mexican Governor Accused by U.S. of Aiding Drug Cartel Steps Down
U.S. prosecutors accused Rubén Rocha Moya of protecting the powerful Sinaloa Cartel in exchange for bribes and political support, setting off a national scandal.By Jack Nicas
Published on : Sat May 02 2026
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Sinaloa (Mexico)Sinaloa CartelRocha Moya, Ruben (1949- )Sheinbaum, ClaudiaTrump, Donald J

South Korea’s Cherry Blossoms Attract a Connoisseur: The Japanese
Cherry blossom viewing, or hanami, is a cherished rite in Japan. Some Japanese are also doing it in South Korea.By Jin Yu Young and Hisako Ueno
Published on : Sat May 02 2026
worldasia
Gyeongju (South Korea)JapanSouth Korea

One Reason to Learn Muay Thai? You Can Stay in Thailand Longer.
Visitors can apply for a five-year visa if they take lessons in “soft power” activities like the Thai martial art. Training does not have to be grueling, and sparring is optional.By Nicholas Yong and Lauren DeCicca
Published on : Sat May 02 2026
worldasia
Bangkok (Thailand)

Jailed Iranian Nobel Peace Prize Winner Hospitalized in Critical Condition
Narges Mohammadi, a prominent human rights activist, was taken to a hospital after collapsing following a heart problem in prison.By Farnaz Fassihi
Published on : Sat May 02 2026
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Mohammadi, Narges (1972- )

On May Day Cuba’s Communist Leaders Deliver a Defiant Tone to the U.S.
In front of the American Embassy in Havana, the Cuban government held its annual International Worker’s Day celebration as the United States sought to end the communist ruling system.By Frances Robles
Published on : Fri May 01 2026
worldamericas
CubaHavana (Cuba)Diaz-Canel Bermudez, MiguelTrump, Donald J

Israel Said to Have Helped Defend Emirates in Iran War With Iron Dome
It appeared to be the first time the missile defense system was sent to an Arab country. The Emirates bore the brunt of Iran’s retaliatory attacks on Gulf countries during the war.By Adam Rasgon
Published on : Fri May 01 2026
worldmiddleeast
United Arab EmiratesPersian GulfIsrael

‘We Have Always Known’: Sinaloans Say the Reckoning Over Corrupt Leaders Was Overdue
The U.S. indictment of a Mexican governor confirms what many residents say they had long suspected: The line between organized crime and the upper echelons of government has blurred.By Paulina Villegas
Published on : Fri May 01 2026
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MexicoSinaloa (Mexico)Culiacan (Mexico)Sinaloa CartelRocha Moya, Ruben (1949- )Sheinbaum, Claudia

Co-Founder of Superdry Fashion Brand Is Convicted of Rape
A British jury convicted James Holder, who rose to fame for his role in creating the streetwear brand, of raping a woman in May 2022.By Lynsey Chutel
Published on : Fri May 01 2026
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Cheltenham (England)Gloucester (England)EnglandSuperdry

Trump ‘Not Satisfied’ With Iran’s Proposal on Ending War
The details of the latest plan were unclear, and President Trump did not specify his objections.By Yeganeh Torbati and Leily Nikounazar
Published on : Fri May 01 2026
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IranStrait of HormuzTrump, Donald J

Suspect in Attack on Jewish Men Faces Third Attempted Murder Charge
A man appeared in court charged with the attempted murder of two Jewish men in Golders Green, in north London, and of another man, an acquaintance, elsewhere in the city.By Megan Specia
Published on : Fri May 01 2026
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Golders Green (London, England)London (England)

Very Dramatique! 4 Are Rescued After Trainee Driver Plunges Bus Into Seine
Nobody was hurt and all were rescued after a bus driver in training hit a parked car and veered into the river near Paris, officials said.By Claire Moses and Ségolène Le Stradic
Published on : Fri May 01 2026
worldeurope
Seine River (France)

War in Iran Is Making the Hajj, the Muslim Pilgrimage, More Expensive
Soaring jet fuel prices stemming from the war, the government of India said, have forced it to hike hajj package prices for its citizens.By Max Kim and Suhasini Raj
Published on : Fri May 01 2026
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IndiaIndonesiaMecca (Saudi Arabia)Saudi Arabian Airlines

As Israel Entrenches, Frustration With Hezbollah Turns to Support
With the cease-fire fraying and Israel demolishing villages in the south, many Hezbollah supporters in Lebanon are putting aside their annoyance with the group and turning to it for protection.By Christina Goldbaum and David Guttenfelder
Published on : Fri May 01 2026
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IranIsraelLebanonHezbollahNasrallah, Hassan

What the End of Saudi Arabia’s Big-Spending Era Means for the Kingdom and Beyond
The kingdom is pulling back from a costly and high-profile golf venture amid mounting financial concerns, raising questions about its plans.By Tariq Panja
Published on : Fri May 01 2026
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Saudi ArabiaLIV GolfPublic Investment Fund (Saudi Arabia)DAZN Group LtdMohammed bin Salman (1985- )Rumayyan, Yasir al-Trump, Donald J