
Turkey Hosts NATO Summit While Cracking Down on Critics
In the weeks leading up to the two-day event, the Turkish authorities blocked websites, jailed scores of people over allegations of terrorism and arrested a prominent comedian.By Ben Hubbard and Safak Timur
Published on : Mon Jul 06 2026
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TurkeyAnkara (Turkey)Istanbul (Turkey)North Atlantic Treaty OrganizationHuman Rights WatchErdogan, Recep Tayyip

Deadly Russian Strikes Hit Kyiv on Eve of NATO Summit
Ballistic missiles were fired into the capital of Ukraine as Russia launched its second major attack in less than a week. At least 12 people were killed, officials said.By Carlotta Gall, Stanislav Kozliuk and Cassandra Vinograd
Published on : Mon Jul 06 2026
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Kyiv (Ukraine)RussiaUkraineNorth Atlantic Treaty OrganizationZelensky, Volodymyr

Greenland, Tariffs, NATO and Now Soccer. Trump Creates a New Clash With Europe.
The decision to reverse a one-game ban landed badly in Europe, at a moment of already-heightened geopolitical tension with the United States.By Jeanna Smialek and Ali Watkins
Published on : Mon Jul 06 2026
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With $8 Billion in Venezuelan Oil Money, U.S. Gives $300 Million in Quake Aid
In 2010, there was a huge U.S. aid effort after a quake in Haiti. Today, U.S. officials say they oversee billions in Venezuelan oil revenue, but aid is less.By Simon Romero
Published on : Mon Jul 06 2026
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HaitiUnited States

China Tests Long-Range Ballistic Missile in the Pacific, Angering Neighbors
China’s firing of a submarine-launched missile came as Australia secured more defense deals with Pacific Island nations. Countries expressed concern about the test.By Victoria Kim and Chris Buckley
Published on : Mon Jul 06 2026
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Former Syrian Officials Found Guilty in Torture of Pro-Democracy Protesters
The case against the two men, who have been living in Austria since 2015, was one of the first that the country has brought under the principle of universal jurisdiction.By Carlotta Gall and Hussam Hammoud
Published on : Mon Jul 06 2026
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Erdogan-Trump Friendship Can Help NATO, Turkey’s Foreign Minister Says
In an interview, Turkey’s top diplomat, Hakan Fidan, said the relationship between President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and President Trump could ease NATO tensions.By Ben Hubbard
Published on : Mon Jul 06 2026
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TurkeyEuropeNorth Atlantic Treaty OrganizationTrump, Donald JErdogan, Recep TayyipFidan, Hakan

Riot in Sri Lanka Prison Leaves at Least 23 Dead
The country has faced criticism from human rights activists for the conditions in its prisons, including overcrowding and failing to protect inmates.By Pamodi Waravita and Jeremy W. Peters
Published on : Mon Jul 06 2026
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Negombo (Sri Lanka)Sri Lanka

Fatigue, Tension, Joy: England Pulls a World Cup All-Nighter
The game against Mexico started at 2 a.m. in Britain. Pubs were allowed to stay open unusually late for fans to share the drama together.By Amelia Nierenberg and Mary Turner
Published on : Mon Jul 06 2026
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Ukraine Remade Air Defense, but Russia Has Changed Its Attacks
Ukraine has changed how militaries use Patriot systems. But recent attacks prove that clever adaptations cannot overcome a shortage of interceptors.By Siobhán O’Grady and Liubov Sholudko
Published on : Mon Jul 06 2026
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RussiaUkraineTrump, Donald JZelensky, Volodymyr

Sites That Report Venezuela’s Missing Rise Far From Quake Zone
Despite problems like duplicate submissions, tallies gathered by the websites have been cited by news organizations and critics of the Venezuelan government’s disaster response.By Ishani Desai
Published on : Mon Jul 06 2026
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The Funeral of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
Iran’s new leaders are commemorating Ayatollah Khamenei, who was killed on the first day of the U.S.-Israeli war against the country.By The New York Times
Published on : Sat Jul 04 2026
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IranKhamenei, Ali

Facing Threats, NATO Finds New Value in Turkey
As President Trump cools on the alliance, its members see Turkey’s large military and vibrant defense sector as assets.By Ben Hubbard
Published on : Mon Jul 06 2026
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Ankara (Turkey)North Atlantic Treaty OrganizationErdogan, Recep Tayyip

NATO Leaders Are Meeting This Week. Here’s What to Know.
As member states gather in Turkey, here’s a guide to the summit, and the decades-old alliance.By Lynsey Chutel
Published on : Mon Jul 06 2026
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Ankara (Turkey)North Atlantic Treaty OrganizationRutte, Mark

Map: 5.1-Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Chile
View the location of the quake’s epicenter and shake area.By William B. Davis, Madison Dong, Judson Jones, John Keefe, Joey K. Lee and Bea Malsky
Published on : Mon Jul 06 2026
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At Khamenei’s funeral, mourners call for revenge.
MournersBy Leo Sands
Published on : Mon Jul 06 2026
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Families of Iranians Killed by Government Dismayed by Leader’s Funeral Pageantry
Critics of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s brutal rule have been angered by the scale of the commemorations being held to honor his life.By Farnaz Fassihi and Rozhin Rezai
Published on : Mon Jul 06 2026
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IranTehran (Iran)Khamenei, Ali

Iran Will Bury Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Holy City of Mashhad
The city of three million people is home to a gold-domed shrine that Shiite Muslims revere as Iran’s most sacred site. The final ceremony will take place there on Thursday.By Leo Sands
Published on : Mon Jul 06 2026
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IranKhamenei, AliKhamenei, Mojtaba (1969- )Raisi, Ebrahim

Wildfires Force Evacuation of Thousands in Southwest France
The blaze in the Pyrenees, a region bordering Spain, has scorched more than 11,000 acres so far.By Natan Odenheimer
Published on : Mon Jul 06 2026
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Khamenei’s Burial Was Delayed, Breaking With Islamic Custom
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s remains were preserved for months, according to Iran’s government. Some Islamic scholars say it was a political and security calculation.By Erika Solomon
Published on : Mon Jul 06 2026
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IranKhamenei, Ali

The Iranian authorities go all out to stage an elaborate weeklong spectacle.
By Farnaz Fassihi
Published on : Mon Jul 06 2026
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IranTehran (Iran)Khamenei, Ali

Khamenei’s funeral draws mourners from across Iran’s regional network.
From Lebanon to cities across Pakistan, gatherings and marches are expected to show his reach.By Euan Ward
Published on : Mon Jul 06 2026
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IranTehran (Iran)Khamenei, Ali

As Mourners for Khamenei Descend on Tehran, Many Residents Take Flight
Some residents have escaped the city and posted photos of their getaways on social media — a reminder that not all Iranians are mourning the death of Ayatollah Khamenei.By Erika Solomon and Sanam Mahoozi
Published on : Mon Jul 06 2026
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Tobacco Companies Are Cashing In on Zyn’s Unstoppable Popularity
The makers of nicotine pouches are building new plants and expanding to meet demand. While influencers claim health benefits, experts warn the products can be highly addictive.By Murray Carpenter
Published on : Mon Jul 06 2026
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The World Cup Gave Mexicans a Fantasy They Won’t Soon Forget
The Mexican team’s early success united and electrified the nation, giving fans a reason to fill the streets in celebration instead of protest.By Tariq Panja and James Wagner
Published on : Mon Jul 06 2026
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Here’s the latest.
By Aaron Boxerman and Abdi Latif Dahir
Published on : Mon Jul 06 2026
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‘Business-Friendly Socialism’: Can Burnham’s Manchester Model Transform Britain?
Andy Burnham was mayor of Greater Manchester for nine years. His time there came to define his identity — and his pitch to become prime minister.By Stephen Castle and Andrew Testa
Published on : Mon Jul 06 2026
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How Yellow Buses Helped Fuel the Rise of the Man Poised to Lead Britain
Andy Burnham brought Greater Manchester’s public transit back under public control, making buses more frequent and capping fares.By Stephen Castle
Published on : Mon Jul 06 2026
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Typhoon Bavi Pounds Guam and Other Pacific U.S. Territories
There was an islandwide power outage on Saipan, the capital of the Northern Mariana Islands, as the Category 5 storm approached.By Nazaneen Ghaffar, Josie Moyer and Mar-Vic Cagurangan
Published on : Mon Jul 06 2026
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GuamNorthern Mariana IslandsSaipan (Northern Mariana Islands)

First American Woman Rows Solo From California to Hawaii
Kelsey Pfendler, a Grand Canyon river-rafting guide, completed the journey of more than 2,300 miles in a rowboat named Lily in just under 44 days, according to data from the Ocean Rowing Society International.By Evan Gorelick
Published on : Mon Jul 06 2026
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Pacific OceanUnited StatesPfendler, Kelsey

Israel’s Government Threatens to Ignore a Top Court Ruling
A resolution by the country’s cabinet escalated a long-running conflict between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the country’s judiciary. A senior government official later walked that back.By Aaron Boxerman and Johnatan Reiss
Published on : Sun Jul 05 2026
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Can Iran Keep Its Edge?
Closing the Strait of Hormuz was a huge source of leverage during the war. But playing the same card over and over is risky.By Katrin Bennhold
Published on : Sun Jul 05 2026
world
IranStrait of HormuzKhamenei, Ali

The Main Attraction at Africa’s Most Lucrative Horse Race? Black Wealth.
In South Africa, where the Black majority was excluded from the economy for generations, the annual Durban July event is a chance to celebrate luxury and high society.By John Eligon and Joao Silva
Published on : Sun Jul 05 2026
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Durban (South Africa)

At Site Where Iran’s Slain Leader Lies, Some See a Symbol of His Failures
The complex where mourners are paying their respects to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei this weekend is unfinished after nearly 40 years. Critics say it is emblematic of the unfulfilled promises of his rule.By Yeganeh Torbati and Abdi Latif Dahir
Published on : Sun Jul 05 2026
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IranTehran (Iran)Islamic Revolutionary Guards CorpsKhamenei, Ali

As Iran’s Patriarch Is Mourned, Glimpses of a Changing Tehran
Throughout the capital, the government is using Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s funeral to project strength at a time of great uncertainty for Iran.By Abdi Latif Dahir and Emile Ducke
Published on : Sun Jul 05 2026
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IranIsraelUnited StatesKhamenei, AliKhamenei, Mojtaba (1969- )

Mourners Chant ‘Revenge’ at Funeral Prayers for Iran’s Slain Supreme Leader
On the second day of public mourning for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in February, there was still no sign of his son and successor, Mojtaba Khamenei.By Abdi Latif Dahir
Published on : Sun Jul 05 2026
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IranTehran (Iran)Khamenei, AliKhamenei, Mojtaba (1969- )