
How Germany Misjudged Trump’s Anger on Iran
After Chancellor Friedrich Merz upset President Trump with criticism of the war, he offered no public sign he believed Mr. Trump’s threats to pull troops were serious.By Jim Tankersley
Published on : Sat May 02 2026
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GermanyEuropeUnited StatesMerz, FriedrichTrump, Donald J

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)

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
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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

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

What to Know About the U.S.-Iran Peace Talks
Negotiations to end the war are at an impasse over Iran’s nuclear program and the Strait of Hormuz, which remains mostly shut.By The New York Times
Published on : Sun Apr 26 2026
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IranMiddle EastPakistanAraghchi, AbbasKushner, JaredTrump, Donald JVance, J DWitkoff, Steven

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)

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

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

Lithuania Says It Broke Up Russian Sabotage and Murder Plots
The arrests of nine people are reminders of the threat Russia poses in Europe at a time when Washington has shifted focus to the Middle East.By Michael Schwirtz and Tomas Dapkus
Published on : Fri May 01 2026
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LithuaniaRussiaGRU (Russia)Putin, Vladimir V

‘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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Culiacan (Mexico)MexicoSinaloa (Mexico)United StatesSinaloa CartelRocha Moya, Ruben (1949- )Sheinbaum, Claudia

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

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 HormuzUnited States

In Packed Cafes, Iranians Yearn to Escape War’s Wreckage
Cafes and coffee shops give Iranians affordable places to talk about their hopes, fears and the cost of living as well as to seek company in uncertain times.By Farnaz Fassihi and Arash Khamooshi
Published on : Fri May 01 2026
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Public Offering
How often do you talk to strangers? What’s stopping you?By Melissa Kirsch
Published on : Sat May 02 2026
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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
worldeurope
WalesUnited States Coast Guard

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)

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
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CubaHavana (Cuba)United StatesDiaz-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
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United Arab EmiratesPersian GulfIsrael

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

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
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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
worldasia
IndiaIndonesiaMecca (Saudi Arabia)Saudi Arabian Airlines

He Emerged From France’s Rap Scene. Now, He’s Setting the Piano World on Fire.
Sofiane Pamart is on a mission to make his instrument as popular, and spectacular, as possible.By Ségolène Le Stradic
Published on : Fri May 01 2026
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FrancePamart, Sofiane

A Junta Claims ‘Benevolence’ for Aung San Suu Kyi. It Still Rules Cruelly.
Moving the deposed civilian leader to a “designated residence” for the rest of her prison sentence is part of an effort by Myanmar’s regime to portray legitimacy.By Richard C. Paddock
Published on : Fri May 01 2026
worldasia
MyanmarNaypyidaw (Myanmar)Min Aung HlaingAung San Suu KyiWang Yi

The Last Moments of Flight 2216
The crew of a stricken South Korean flight faced a cascade of unforgiving decisions in the last moments. The kind other pilots might look at and ask: What would I have done?By James Glanz, Mark Walker, John Yoon, Mika Gröndahl and Pablo Robles
Published on : Fri May 01 2026
worldasia
Jeju Air Co LtdMuan International Airport

Violence Erupts in Australian Town After Arrest of Suspect in Girl’s Killing
The police in Alice Springs fired rubber bullets and tear gas to disperse an angry crowd demanding justice.By Laura Chung
Published on : Fri May 01 2026
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Alice Springs (Australia)AustraliaNorthern Territory (Australia)Lewis, Jefferson (Murder Suspect)

What Is ‘Welcome to Country,’ and Why Do Australians Do It?
The tradition, dating back thousands of years, is used by Indigenous Australians to greet visitors to their ancestral lands.By Laura Chung
Published on : Fri May 01 2026
worldaustralia
Australia

How Indigenous Acknowledgments Became a Target in Australia
Recognition of Aboriginal Australians has become standard at most public events. Increasingly, the right is taking aim at the practice.By Victoria Kim
Published on : Fri May 01 2026
worldasia
AustraliaSydney (Australia)Melbourne (Australia)Perth (Australia)

The Political Puppet Master No Election Seems Able to Remove
Delyan Peevski was a focus of protests that led to Bulgarian elections. Can a new government shake his hold on power?By Carlotta Gall
Published on : Fri May 01 2026
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BulgariaEuropeEuropean UnionMovement for Rights and Freedoms (Bulgarian Political Party)Borissov, BoykoPeevski, DelyanDogan, Ahmed (1954- )Radev, Rumen (1963- )

Blockbuster Oil Company Profits Revive Calls for Windfall Tax
European nations imposed temporary taxes in the 2022 energy shock when Russia invaded Ukraine, but whether they can effectively help households is up for debate.By Patricia Cohen
Published on : Fri May 01 2026
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EuropeBP PlcExxon Mobil CorpEuropean Union

Why Countries Are Stocking Up on Gold
As risk has escalated, central banks have bought more gold to stash in reserve. A widening Middle East war could add to the urgency.By Eshe Nelson
Published on : Fri May 01 2026
business
ChinaEnglandGreat BritainRussiaBank of EnglandCentral Bank of RussiaFederal Reserve Bank of New YorkPeople's Bank of China

Where in the World Is All That Gold Stored?
As central banks buy more gold, where to put all that heavy metal is an increasingly important question. Reserves must be secure and ready to trade in a crisis.By Eshe Nelson
Published on : Fri May 01 2026
business
EnglandUnited StatesBank of EnglandFederal Reserve Bank of New York

150 Fulani Die in Nigerian ‘Concentration Camp,’ Amnesty Says
Amnesty International said about 1,500 people have been detained by the military for three months and that many of those who have died from disease and starvation have been children.By Saikou Jammeh and Ismail Auwal
Published on : Thu Apr 30 2026
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NigeriaBoko Haram