
Russian Strikes on Dozens of Grain Ships Threaten Global Food Supplies
The deadly strikes are part of a long-running maritime battle with Ukraine and echo battles over other key shipping routes around the world.By Marc Santora
Published on : Thu Aug 13 2026
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RussiaUkraineOdessa (Ukraine)

A Patient’s Final Breath in a Congolese Ebola Ward
The distance between life and death is razor thin at one medical clinic in Rwampara, the heart of the epidemic ravaging the Democratic Republic of Congo.By Finbarr O’Reilly
Published on : Thu Aug 13 2026
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Bunia (Congo, Democratic Republic of)Congo, Democratic Republic of (Congo-Kinshasa)

Oil, Hunters and Dr. Phil: How a Longshot Project Is Shaking Up Greenland
A U.S. oil company says it could be on the verge of a major discovery in Greenland. The proposal comes at a tricky time for the Arctic island, and locals are lining up against it.By Jeffrey Gettleman and Maya Tekeli
Published on : Thu Aug 13 2026
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How China Remembers Zhu Rongji, the Premier Who Spoke His Mind
Tributes to the former premier recalled his spirited style and his efforts to integrate China into global commerce, in contrast with the rigidity of the Xi era.By Chris Buckley
Published on : Thu Aug 13 2026
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Whatever Happened to English Summers? Scorched Britons Would Like to Know.
With forecasters issuing a warning for very high temperatures, this summer is on track to be one of the hottest yet.By Lynsey Chutel
Published on : Thu Aug 13 2026
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One Man’s Quest to Build India’s Most Livable City
The chief minister of Andhra Pradesh has 25,000 workers building his dream capital with waterways, bike lanes and a “Quantum Valley” tech hub.By Mujib Mashal and Hari Kumar
Published on : Thu Aug 13 2026
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Andhra Pradesh (India)Telangana (India)Hyderabad (India)IndiaNaidu, N ChandrababuFoster, NormanModi, Narendra

Putin Visits Islands Seized From Japan in World War II, Angering Tokyo
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi of Japan has been a public critic of Mr. Putin, who has denounced her country’s sanctions against Russia over the Ukraine war.By Javier C. Hernández and Paul Sonne
Published on : Thu Aug 13 2026
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Who Are the Houthis?
Amid relentless war in the Middle East, the Iran-backed militants seem poised to renew their conflict with Yemen’s Saudi-backed government.By Ismaeel Naar, Ephrat Livni, Abdi Latif Dahir, Eve Sampson, Jonathan Wolfe and Zane Irwin
Published on : Fri Jan 12 2024
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Red SeaIsraelUnited StatesHouthisBlinken, Antony J

Hundreds of Flights Canceled in Sicily as Mount Etna Spews Volcanic Ash
Etna erupts often, but it usually doesn’t release this much ash, an expert said. Tens of thousands of travelers’ plans have been disrupted in the past week.By Josephine de La Bruyère
Published on : Thu Aug 13 2026
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Mount Etna (Italy)Sicily (Italy)

Former Catholic Bishop Is Convicted of Sexual Abuse, Australian News Outlets Say
A court found Christopher Alan Saunders, the former bishop of Broome, guilty of sexually abusing two men, the Australian Broadcasting Corporation reported.By Laura Chung
Published on : Thu Aug 13 2026
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AustraliaRoman Catholic Church

What to Know About Today’s U.K. Special Election: Farage vs. Binface
Nigel Farage, the right-wing populist leader, forced a by-election in his parliamentary seat of Clacton after he came under pressure over his financial declarations.By Michael D. Shear
Published on : Thu Aug 13 2026
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EnglandEssex (England)EuropeGreat BritainClacton-on-Sea (England)Reform UK (British Political Party)Labour Party (Great Britain)Conservative Party (Great Britain)Farage, Nigel (1964- )Harborne, Christopher (1962- )

They Spoke English, Wore U.S. Flags and Attacked Fishermen. Who Were They?
Ecuadorean crews plying the waters of the Pacific have been targeted by a mysterious outfit equipped with drones. Some sailors appear to have lost their lives.By Maria Abi-Habib, Riley Mellen, José María León Cabrera and Christiaan Triebert
Published on : Wed Aug 12 2026
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EcuadorEl SalvadorLatin AmericaPacific Ocean

How Nigel Farage Ended Up Running Against a Man Dressed as a Trash Can
Nigel Farage forced a new election in his parliamentary seat after coming under pressure over his finances. His main challenger is Count Binface, a novelty candidate.By Amelia Nierenberg
Published on : Wed Aug 12 2026
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Great BritainClacton-on-Sea (England)EnglandReform UK (British Political Party)Farage, Nigel (1964- )

A Space Expert Hoped to Use the Eclipse as Science Class. The D.J.s Had Other Plans.
Mar Carretero-Castrillo, an astrophysicist, returned to her remote village in Spain to be in the path of totality. Hundreds of partygoers came too.By Jason Horowitz
Published on : Wed Aug 12 2026
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Spain

Train Derails in Southern England
Emergency services said they were working at the scene of a train derailment near Lewes, in East Sussex, on Thursday.By Michael D. Shear
Published on : Thu Aug 13 2026
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EnglandEast Sussex (England)London (England)

They Spent 40 Days in Venezuela, Then Rushed to Another Disaster
Topos Azteca, a Mexican volunteer rescue group that works worldwide and helped after the Sept. 11 attacks, arrived in Colombia after searching for survivors in Venezuela.By Genevieve Glatsky and Federico Rios
Published on : Thu Aug 13 2026
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Cali (Colombia)ColombiaMexicoLa Guaira (Venezuela)Venezuela

A City Mobilizes Against a Stubborn Health Threat: Mosquitoes
The city of Belém in northern Brazil was overwhelmed by an outbreak of dengue two years ago. An all-out municipal effort has reduced cases and may offer lessons to American cities.By Apoorva Mandavilli and Alessandro Falco
Published on : Thu Aug 13 2026
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Amazon JungleBelem (Brazil)BrazilFlorida

Coming next summer: the ‘eclipse of the century.’
The sky will go dark for six minutes or more over landmarks like the Rock of Gibraltar, the casbah of Tangier and the temples of Luxor, Egypt.By Danielle Dowling
Published on : Thu Aug 13 2026
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EgyptAlgeriaGibraltarMoroccoSpain

Arabian Sea Bird and Turtle Habitat Threatened by Oil From Grounded Tanker
The spill of Russian crude bound for India compounds the environmental damage from spills in and around the Strait of Hormuz, where tankers and oil facilities have come under attack.By Pranav Baskar, Sanam Mahoozi and Somini Sengupta
Published on : Wed Aug 12 2026
worldmiddleeast

Settler Siege of Palestinian Homes Highlights Growing West Bank Chaos
Two families have been trapped by settlers for days, casting a spotlight on the army’s struggle to curtail settler violence and protect Palestinians living in the occupied West Bank.By David M. Halbfinger, Fatima AbdulKarim and Natan Odenheimer
Published on : Wed Aug 12 2026
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West BankIsraelQusra (West Bank)

Muddling through Iceland’s rainy eclipse, accompanied by clouds, whales and at least one proposal.
In a place known for its fickle weather, eclipse watchers took a risk. Only some got to see the sun.By Amelia Nierenberg and Egill Bjarnason
Published on : Wed Aug 12 2026
worldeurope

For Trump, Secret Flight Was a Stunning Ruse. For Putin, ‘a Regular Tuesday.’
President Trump’s Air Force One subterfuge pales in comparison to the secrecy surrounding Russia’s president, whose fixation on security has reached new heights in recent years.By Anton Troianovski
Published on : Wed Aug 12 2026
worldeurope
Putin, Vladimir VTrump, Donald J

Afghanistan’s Unhappy Anniversary
Five years into their hard-line rule, the Taliban find themselves in crisis at home and abroad.By Katrin Bennhold
Published on : Wed Aug 12 2026
world
AfghanistanKabul (Afghanistan)TalibanLos Angeles Lakers

Scenes From the 2026 European Solar Eclipse
People gathered across the continent to watch the total solar eclipse on Wednesday.By The New York Times
Published on : Wed Aug 12 2026
worldeurope
Europe

A Bright Spot in Colombia as Rescuers Free Quake Victim
By The New York Times
Published on : Wed Aug 12 2026
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ColombiaCali (Colombia)

Driver Sets Record for Hydrogen-Powered Vehicle at More Than 406 M.P.H.
Andy Green, a 64-year-old retired Royal Air Force pilot from Britain, was already the only person to break the sound barrier on land. “The ground comes at you very, very quickly,” he said.By Claire Moses
Published on : Wed Aug 12 2026
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Bonneville Salt Flats (Utah)JC Bamford Excavators LtdGreen, Andy (1962- )

At Iceland’s eclipse festival, a prayer for sea cucumbers and ‘generosity from the sky.’
By Callie Holtermann
Published on : Wed Aug 12 2026
worldeurope

Here’s how a special U.S. Navy squadron photographed Spain’s 1905 eclipse.
Three American warships were sent to Valencia to capture pictures of the sun’s corona with a high-definition camera that would cost over $34,000 in today’s money.By K. R. Callaway
Published on : Wed Aug 12 2026
worldeurope

As Europe Faces Another Heat Wave, Travelers Are Forced to Adapt
Soaring temperatures, widespread wildfires and dried-up rivers are transforming tourism across the continent. Here’s how travelers are responding.By Ryley Ober
Published on : Wed Aug 12 2026
travel
EuropeEuropean Travel Commission

More Than 40 Dead After a Ferry Capsizes on Zimbabwe’s Lake Kariba
The vessel was crowded far beyond capacity and was hit by strong waves, the police said. While dozens have been rescued, the search continues for an unknown number of missing people.By Ephrat Livni and Jeffrey Moyo
Published on : Wed Aug 12 2026
worldafrica
ZimbabweLake Kariba

This Year’s El Niño Is Huge and Already Changing the World
The recurring climate phenomenon is expected to peak later this year, but it is already causing dry spells and crop failures on three continents.By Raymond Zhong and Chico Harlan
Published on : Wed Aug 12 2026
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Panama Canal and Canal Zone

Eclipse chasers stake out their viewing spots in Iceland.
By Amelia Nierenberg
Published on : Wed Aug 12 2026
worldeurope