
Residents of Spanish Towns Caught in Fierce Blazes Recount Harrowing Escapes
Many say communication was chaotic and even nonexistent as flames tore through the area, taking 12 lives in one of the deadliest wildfires on record in Spain.By Jason Horowitz, Carlos Barragán and Lynsey Chutel
Published on : Sun Jul 12 2026
worldeurope
Almeria (Spain)Andalusia (Spain)SpainEurope

Hard-Liners in Iran Want to Keep Fighting America
With much of their leadership killed in the war, Iran’s conservatives have sought to fill the void and intensify the fight against the United States.By Neil MacFarquhar
Published on : Sun Jul 12 2026
worldmiddleeast
IranIslamic Revolutionary Guards CorpsGhalibaf, Mohammad BaqerKhamenei, Mojtaba (1969- )Khamenei, Ali

How Putin Turned Japan Into a Den of Spies
Operating out of a Tokyo high-rise, a military intelligence unit finds the high-tech equipment that Russia needs to wage war.By Jane Bradley, Michael Schwirtz and Adam Goldman
Published on : Sun Jul 12 2026
worldasia
RussiaJapanUkraineGRU (Russia)Aeroflot Russian Airlines

At World Cup Ticket Prices, Even Messi Can’t Fill a Stadium
The Argentine team and its superstar, Lionel Messi, have been among the biggest draws at the World Cup, but that was not enough to prevent vacant seats at its quarterfinal on Saturday.By Tariq Panja
Published on : Sun Jul 12 2026
worldeurope
United StatesInternational Federation of Association Football (FIFA)

As India Erases Its Colonial Past, Delhi’s Elite Feel Targeted
India’s government wants to shut down Delhi’s Gymkhana Club, which the prime minister calls a vestige of colonialism. Some members suspect a different motive.By Jeremy W. Peters, Pragati K.B. and Saumya Khandelwal
Published on : Sun Jul 12 2026
worldasia
Delhi (India)IndiaGreat BritainBharatiya Janata PartyModi, Narendra

Inside Herat, Where a Taliban Campaign Targets a Cosmopolitan Outpost
Afghanistan’s leader has exerted full control over a city that once enjoyed looser social norms, even under Taliban rule.By Elian Peltier
Published on : Sun Jul 12 2026
worldasia
AfghanistanHerat (Afghanistan)Mazar-i-Sharif (Afghanistan)Akhundzada, Haibatullah

Storm Causes Mass Evacuations, Floods and Flight Disruptions in China
Typhoon Bavi made landfall in China after killing 17 in the Philippines, skirting Japan and hitting Taiwan. At its largest, the storm was about the width of France.By Lily Kuo and Pei-Lin Wu
Published on : Sun Jul 12 2026
worldasia
ChinaTaiwanPhilippines

U.K. Police Make New Arrest in Killing of Ex-Lawmaker
A 28-year-old man was detained on Saturday in connection with the death of Ann Widdecombe, a former Parliament member, the police said. Another man arrested on Friday was later released.By Michael D. Shear
Published on : Sun Jul 12 2026
worldeurope
Devon (England)Great BritainConservative Party (Great Britain)Widdecombe, Ann (1947-2026)

England and Norway Resurrect a Rivalry for the World Cup
Along with historic and diplomatic ties, England’s club soccer teams have loyal fans in Norway. On Saturday, supporters will have to pick a side.By Lynsey Chutel
Published on : Sat Jul 11 2026
worldeurope
EnglandNorwayInternational Federation of Association Football (FIFA)

A Wildfire Killed 12 People in Southern Spain. Here’s the Latest.
Officials said more than 20 people were still missing because of the fire, one of the deadliest in Spain’s history. Most of those confirmed to have been killed were from Belgium or Britain.By Carlos Barragán and Lynsey Chutel
Published on : Sat Jul 11 2026
worldeurope
Andalusia (Spain)BelgiumGreat BritainSpain

‘They Don’t Need People’: The Workers Left Behind by China’s Robot Drive
For out-of-work factory workers in Kunshan, a region made rich by electronics manufacturing, a park is the only place to go.By Vivian Wang
Published on : Sat Jul 11 2026
worldasia
ChinaKunshan (China)

U.S. Citizen Tests Positive for Ebola in Democratic Republic of Congo
The American, who works for the humanitarian organization Samaritan’s Purse, is the second to be infected in an outbreak that continues to spread.By Declan Walsh and John Yoon
Published on : Sat Jul 11 2026
worldafrica
Congo, Democratic Republic of (Congo-Kinshasa)United StatesCenters for Disease Control and Prevention

Israel Struck an Iranian Steel Facility. Was It a Valid Military Target?
During the war, Israel attacked Iran’s steel plants, saying they provided forces with revenue and the means to make weapons, but it also hurt the civilian economy.By Yeganeh Torbati
Published on : Sat Jul 11 2026
worldmiddleeast
IsraelIranIsfahan (Iran)Mobarakeh Steel CoIslamic Revolutionary Guards CorpsBasij

Boat Carrying Tourists Capsizes in Vietnam, Killing 15
A speedboat was carrying 36 people when it overturned near the island of Phu Quoc in southern Vietnam. The other people onboard were rescued alive.By Isabella Kwai and Tung Ngo
Published on : Sat Jul 11 2026
worldasia
VietnamIndia

Zelensky Announces Leadership Shuffle as War Turns in Ukraine’s Favor
President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine’s prime minister, Yuliia Svyrydenko, would step down amid a broader shake-up in Ukraine’s senior leadership.By Andrew E. Kramer
Published on : Sun Jul 12 2026
worldeurope
Zelensky, VolodymyrSvyrydenko, Yuliia

Here’s where strikes have taken place in recent days.
The attackBy Yan Zhuang and Aaron Boxerman
Published on : Sun Jul 12 2026
worldmiddleeast
BahrainIranJordanKuwaitMiddle EastOmanPersian GulfQatarStrait of HormuzIslamic Revolutionary Guards CorpsUnited States Central Command

Here’s the latest.
By Leo Sands, Sanam Mahoozi, Aaron Boxerman and Erica L. Green
Published on : Sun Jul 12 2026
worldmiddleeast

Contrasts in War: Trump Sought an Exit. Putin Pushed On. Now Both Are Stuck.
The Iran and Ukraine wars underline the common limits of military force in achieving political ends, but also the differences between a dug-in Russian president and a vacillating American one.By Anton Troianovski and Paul Sonne
Published on : Sun Jul 12 2026
worldeurope
Trump, Donald JPutin, Vladimir V

Oil Prices Set for More Volatility After Latest Iranian Attack on Ship in Gulf
Crude oil prices jumped above prewar levels this week, demonstrating Iran’s capacity to move energy prices by projecting power in the Strait of Hormuz.By Jason Karaian
Published on : Sun Jul 12 2026
worldmiddleeast
IranPersian Gulf

Toronto Police Search for Shooters After 2 Killed at Street Festival
The shooting disrupted a weekend Latino celebration where hundreds had gathered on Saturday evening.By Vjosa Isai
Published on : Sun Jul 12 2026
worldcanada
Toronto (Ontario)

Here’s a look at the heavy strikes in recent days.
By Zane Irwin
Published on : Sun Jul 12 2026
worldmiddleeast

Here’s the latest.
By Pranav Baskar, Shirin Hakim, Aaron Boxerman and Yan Zhuang
Published on : Sun Jul 12 2026
worldmiddleeast

Videos Shed Light on Pursuit Before ICE Killing in Houston
Surveillance footage obtained by The Times shows ICE agents driving aggressively in unmarked vehicles, but the moment of the fatal shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo remains murky.By Robin Stein, Devon Lum, Sam Lerma, Mimi Dwyer, Alexander Cardia, Aric Toler, Dmitriy Khavin, Charlie Smart and Allison McCann
Published on : Sat Jul 11 2026
us
Houston (Tex)Immigration and Customs Enforcement (US)Homeland Security DepartmentAraujo, Lorenzo Salgado

U.S. Strikes Iran After Iran Fires on Ship in Strait of Hormuz
Iran’s attack on a container ship came hours after a meeting between the foreign ministers of Iran and Oman about opening the strait to traffic.By Aaron Boxerman and Pranav Baskar
Published on : Sat Jul 11 2026
worldmiddleeast
Strait of HormuzOmanIranTrump, Donald JAraghchi, Abbas

Gravitational Pull
We think and dream and fuss and project entire worlds into existence. Meanwhile, the earth’s orbit continues and the sun goes on shining.By Melissa Kirsch
Published on : Sat Jul 11 2026
briefing

Inside the Canadian Lab Burning Down Buildings to Save Them
At the national fire safety facility in Ottawa, scientists and engineers are increasingly focused on the threat from the forest.By Ian Austen
Published on : Sat Jul 11 2026
worldcanada
CanadaBritish Columbia (Canada)Alberta (Canada)Carney, Mark J

Inside London’s Sweaty Scramble for Outdoor Swimming
In an ever hotter city, the competition for pools is fierce. Some swimmers are turning to ponds and canals, which come with their own problems.By Isabella Kwai and Jane Stockdale
Published on : Sat Jul 11 2026
worldeurope
London (England)

Man Arrested in Killing of U.K. Ex-Lawmaker Is Released
The police said the 26-year-old was no longer part of the investigation into the death of Ann Widdecombe and urged anyone with information about the crime to come forward.By Michael D. Shear
Published on : Sat Jul 11 2026
worldeurope
Devon (England)EnglandGreat BritainReform UK (British Political Party)Widdecombe, Ann (1947-2026)

After Being Delayed by Trump, a Canada-U.S. Bridge Is Set to Open
A deal ended the Trump administration’s blocking of a new bridge that will ease congestion at the busiest trade corridor between the United States and Canada.By Ian Austen and Tyler Pager
Published on : Sat Jul 11 2026
worldcanada
CanadaGordie Howe International Bridge (Detroit, Mich and Windsor, Ontario)Detroit (Mich)Windsor (Ontario)MichiganAmbassador BridgeTrump, Donald JMoroun, Matthew (1972- )

Ten Killed in Plane Crash on the Bahamas’ Largest Island
The crash occurred as the country celebrated its independence from Britain.By Ishani Desai
Published on : Fri Jul 10 2026
worldamericas
Bahama IslandsAndros Island (Bahamas)

Mexico to File Criminal Complaints in U.S. Over Immigrant Deaths
The nation’s president vowed to go “beyond diplomatic notes” after a U.S. immigration agent fatally shot Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, a Mexican man, in Texas this week.By Zane Irwin
Published on : Fri Jul 10 2026
worldamericas
Houston (Tex)MexicoHomeland Security DepartmentImmigration and Customs Enforcement (US)Araujo, Lorenzo SalgadoSheinbaum, ClaudiaTrump, Donald J

Royal Rapprochement: Harry and Meghan Pay a Rare Visit to the King and Queen
Friday’s visit to King Charles and Queen Camilla signaled a détente in relations with Prince Harry and his wife, who stepped down from royal duties and moved to the United States in 2020.By Zane Irwin and Megan Specia
Published on : Fri Jul 10 2026
worldeurope
Great BritainHarry, Duke of SussexMarkle, MeghanCharles III, King of the United KingdomCamilla, Queen Consort of the United KingdomArchie, Earl of DumbartonMountbatten-Windsor, Lilibet Diana

Trump, Ending Decades of Protection, Opens Wild Habitats to Drilling and Mining
The rule change ends a safeguard that had been in place for 50 years and could hasten the demise of imperiled animals.By Catrin Einhorn and Maxine Joselow
Published on : Fri Jul 10 2026
climate
United StatesTrump, Donald J

Sexual Assault and Killing of Girl Set Off Days of Protest in West Bengal
After promising to improve safety for women in the Indian state, the party of Prime Minister Narendra Modi is facing public anger after the death of an 11-year-old girl.By Suhasini Raj and Jeremy W. Peters
Published on : Fri Jul 10 2026
worldasia
IndiaWest Bengal (India)Bharatiya Janata Party

Museum Spreads 800 Pounds of Peanut Butter in Tribute to Dutch Artist
An installation honoring the artist, Wim T. Schippers, features a 270-square-foot hexagon spread on the floor of a museum in Rotterdam.By Natan Odenheimer
Published on : Fri Jul 10 2026
arts
Museum Boijmans Van BeuningenSchippers, Wim T

Ghanaian Influencer Is Extradited Over Romance Scam Targeting Older Americans
Prosecutors accused Frederick Kumi of running a scheme that defrauded Americans out of $8 million. He was flown to the United States on Thursday, his lawyer said.By Isabella Kwai
Published on : Fri Jul 10 2026
us
GhanaOhioKumi, Frederick

Man Arrested on Suspicion of Murdering Former U.K. Politician
The police said they had arrested a 26-year-old British man after Ann Widdecombe, a 78-year-old former lawmaker, was found dead with serious injuries on Thursday.By Stephen Castle
Published on : Fri Jul 10 2026
worldeurope
Great BritainDevon (England)Conservative Party (Great Britain)Reform UK (British Political Party)Brexit Party (Great Britain)Widdecombe, Ann (1947-2026)