
This Debt Collector Is the Devil
Got a debt to collect in Venezuela’s capital? Dr. Diablo and his pitchfork-wielding posse use public humiliation to pressure people into paying up.By Simon Romero and Adriana Loureiro Fernandez
Published on : Sat Jun 06 2026
worldamericas
Caracas (Venezuela)Venezuela

Pope Leo, After Taking on Trump and A.I., Prepares for New Duels in Spain
Leo arrived in Spain on Saturday for a weeklong visit in which he will meet with migrants and may come under fire from Vox, Spain’s far-right party.By Jason Horowitz
Published on : Sat Jun 06 2026
worldeurope
SpainRoman Catholic ChurchVox (Spanish Political Party)Leo XIVAbascal, Santiago

Infant Killed as Israeli Military Fires on Car in West Bank, Palestinian Officials Say
Israel’s military said a car was speeding toward soldiers when one of them opened fire. The baby’s grandmother, who said she was in the car, disputed that account.By Aaron Boxerman
Published on : Sat Jun 06 2026
worldmiddleeast
Hebron (West Bank)West BankIsrael

A Viral Gen-Z Protest Movement Draws Thousands to India’s Capital
The Cockroach Janta Party started as a joke, but it quickly became a way for many Indians to express their frustration with the system.By Anupreeta Das and Suhasini Raj
Published on : Sat Jun 06 2026
worldasia
IndiaCockroach Janta Party (India)Dipke, Abhijeet

Israeli Strike Kills 3 Lebanese Soldiers, Days After Truce Was Signed
Israel invaded Lebanon and occupied parts of the country to fight Hezbollah, an Iran-backed armed group, but its military offensive has drawn in others.By Euan Ward
Published on : Sat Jun 06 2026
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LebanonIsraelNabatieh (Lebanon)Hezbollah

As Ebola Spreads in East Africa, Will China Step Up?
China is well positioned to help stop the deadly virus, and could move into a gap left by U.S. retreat.By Lily Kuo and Stephanie Nolen
Published on : Sat Jun 06 2026
worldasia
AfricaCongo, Democratic Republic of (Congo-Kinshasa)

What Visual Evidence Tells Us About Israel’s Use of White Phosphorus in Lebanon
Videos collected by The Times shows how the Israeli military has deployed a munition that can be extremely harmful over populated areas in Lebanon.By Sanjana Varghese
Published on : Sat Jun 06 2026
worldmiddleeast
Lebanon

Mali’s Generals Promised to Bring Peace. Things Are Now Much Worse.
Jihadists have nearly tripled their attacks on urban areas. Analysts fear an extended standoff could lead to many more civilian deaths.By Ruth Maclean
Published on : Sat Jun 06 2026
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AfricaBamako (Mali)MaliSahel (Africa)RussiaGoita, Assimi

Laboring Under Delhi’s Harsh Heat, Workers Must Choose Health or Wages
Severe heat waves have been hitting India since April, forcing many of the country’s essential workers to make tough decisions.By Pragati K.B., Anupreeta Das and Anindito Mukherjee
Published on : Sat Jun 06 2026
worldasia
New Delhi (India)

These Young Leaders Inspired a Continent. Then Came the Breakup.
The two men became president and prime minister by defeating the political old guard in Senegal. Now they are fighting each other.By Saikou Jammeh and Ruth Maclean
Published on : Sat Jun 06 2026
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SenegalInternational Monetary FundFaye, Bassirou DiomayeSonko, Ousmane

The Gold Mines at the Heart of This Ebola Outbreak
Mining has been the lifeblood of this remote Congolese hill town for decades. Now, it is fueling the spread of a devastating virus.By Declan Walsh and Arlette Bashizi
Published on : Fri Jun 05 2026
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AfricaBunia (Congo, Democratic Republic of)Congo, Democratic Republic of (Congo-Kinshasa)Mongbwalu (Congo, Democratic Republic of)Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS)World Health Organization

What to Know About the Ebola Outbreak
Aid agencies are racing to help health workers in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The virus is known to have killed at least 84, but the true toll may be far higher.By Lynsey Chutel, Amelia Nierenberg and Ephrat Livni
Published on : Mon May 18 2026
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Congo, Democratic Republic of (Congo-Kinshasa)UgandaWorld Health Organization

Backed by Trump, Opposed by Putin, and Fighting for His Political Life
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan of Armenia is seeking re-election as his country weighs questions of war and peace, of autocracy and democracy, and of subjugation and independence.By Paul Sonne and Emile Ducke
Published on : Fri Jun 05 2026
worldeurope
ArmeniaRussiaPashinyan, Nikol

The Priests Revered in the Land of Five Genders
The bissus of South Sulawesi are considered a link between the earthly and celestial because they are thought to embody both male and female traits.By Sui-Lee Wee, Hasya Nindita and Nyimas Laula
Published on : Fri Jun 05 2026
worldasia
IndonesiaSouth Sulawesi (Indonesia)Sulawesi (Indonesia)

Balancing Act
The tension between sticking to what we know and seeking out new experiences is one of comfort versus novelty. How can we have both?By Melissa Kirsch
Published on : Sat Jun 06 2026
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Berlin, IsaiahViotti, Marina

The World Cup Comes to Canada. But Does Anyone Care?
Staggering ticket prices and lackluster matches have left thousands of seats in Toronto and Vancouver unsold just days before the tournament kicks off.By Shawna Richer
Published on : Sat Jun 06 2026
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CanadaToronto (Ontario)Vancouver (British Columbia)North AmericaUnited StatesInternational Federation of Association Football (FIFA)TSN (The Sports Network)Trump, Donald J

The World Has Learned From the Last Ebola Outbreak, but Gaps Remain
The vaccine development process and coordination between health organizations have improved since a devastating 2014-2016 outbreak.By Stephanie Nolen
Published on : Sat Jun 06 2026
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AfricaCongo, Democratic Republic of (Congo-Kinshasa)Africa Centers for Disease Control and PreventionWorld Health OrganizationUnited States Agency for International Development

Iran’s Soccer Team Allowed Into U.S. for World Cup, but Many Staff Denied
After months of doubts over their participation, Iran’s players have received visas for the United States just days before the World Cup begins.By Tariq Panja
Published on : Fri Jun 05 2026
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IranUnited StatesInternational Federation of Association Football (FIFA)Taj, Mehdi

Pamela Hicks, Lady-in-Waiting to Elizabeth II of Britain, Dies at 97
The queen’s third cousin, she was a bridesmaid at the royal wedding in 1947, and witnessed firsthand pivotal moments in British history.By Alan Cowell
Published on : Fri Jun 05 2026
worldeurope
Great BritainHicks, Pamela (1929-2026)Elizabeth II, Queen of Great Britain

A Sherpa Survived 6 Days Alone on Everest. His Family Says He Was Abandoned.
Dawa Sherpa, 57, was found alive on Thursday, nearly a week after he was last seen on the mountain. His wife says more could have been done to find him sooner.By Isabella Kwai and Binod Ghimire
Published on : Fri Jun 05 2026
worldasia
Mount Everest

France Investigates Israeli Treatment of Pro-Palestinian Activists
Activists who were detained with a flotilla trying to reach the Gaza Strip have said they were abused while in Israel’s custody. Israeli authorities have denied mistreating them.By Alan Yuhas
Published on : Fri Jun 05 2026
worldeurope
FranceGaza StripIsraelGlobal Sumud Flotilla (Nonprofit)Ben-Gvir, ItamarBarrot, Jean-Noel

A Question Swirling Around Putin’s Big Conference: Could the War End?
At the St. Petersburg economic forum, business and political elites said Russia faced a choice of halting the conflict or sacrificing more. Vladimir Putin seemed to signal more war.By Ivan Nechepurenko
Published on : Fri Jun 05 2026
worldeurope
Putin, Vladimir VDmitriev, Kirill A (1975- )Zelensky, Volodymyr

Norway’s Crown Princess Is Placed on Lung Transplant List
News of Crown Princess Mette-Marit’s worsening condition comes as a number of scandals have plunged the royal family into a deep crisis.By Henrik Pryser Libell and Jonathan Wolfe
Published on : Fri Jun 05 2026
worldeurope
NorwayMette-Marit, Crown Princess of NorwayBorg Hoiby, Marius

Russian Satellites Have Been Jamming GPS Signals Across Europe, Scientists Say
Scientists and U.S. military briefers have linked short, widespread interference incidents to Russia, revealing vulnerabilities in a technology essential to everyday society.By Riley Mellen and Eric Schmitt
Published on : Fri Jun 05 2026
worldeurope
EuropeUnited StatesEuropean UnionUnited States Air Force

Hopes of Lebanon Cease-Fire Falter as Israel and Hezbollah Fight On
The U.S.-brokered agreement requires Hezbollah, which Iran backs, to stop firing first. But the group, not party to the talks, rejected the conditions as a virtual surrender.By Euan Ward
Published on : Fri Jun 05 2026
worldmiddleeast
LebanonIsraelHezbollah

Former Prince Andrew Sublet Cottages on Royal Property Where He Lived Rent-Free
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor received income from renting out three cottages at Royal Lodge, where he paid no rent himself, a British public spending watchdog found.By Megan Specia
Published on : Fri Jun 05 2026
worldeurope
Great BritainAndrew, Duke of YorkCharles III, King of the United KingdomEpstein, Jeffrey E (1953- )

Europe Needs New Military Alliance to Defend Itself, Italy Says
Guido Crosetto, Italy’s defense minister, said in an interview that European nations should forge a new joint defense system and take greater responsibility for their own security.By Motoko Rich
Published on : Fri Jun 05 2026
worldeurope
EuropeItalyNorth Atlantic Treaty Organization

On Patrol With Tokyo’s New Litter Police
Visitor numbers to Shibuya are surging and trash cans are scarce. Enter the city patrol.By Kiuko Notoya
Published on : Fri Jun 05 2026
worldasia
JapanTokyo (Japan)

Russia Floods Armenia With Disinformation Ahead of Election
Fearing a loss of influence, groups linked to the Kremlin and intelligence agencies have sought to discredit the country’s prime minister.By Steven Lee Myers
Published on : Fri Jun 05 2026
worldeurope
RussiaArmeniaPashinyan, Nikol

Ye Concerts Have Been Canceled Across Europe. Why Not in the Netherlands?
Lawmakers and Jewish groups lodged protests over the rapper’s history of antisemitism. But those sensitivities ran headlong into the Netherlands’ robust free speech protections.By Claire Moses
Published on : Fri Jun 05 2026
worldeurope
Arnhem (Netherlands)EuropeWest, Kanye

Russia Rails Against the West but Welcomes Candace Owens and Andrew Tate
While some powerful Russians shun the West, others want to restore ties and embrace friendly Westerners. President Vladimir V. Putin’s annual economic conference illustrates the conflicting impulses.By Ivan Nechepurenko
Published on : Fri Jun 05 2026
worldeurope
RussiaSt Petersburg (Russia)UkrainePutin, Vladimir VCook, Rodney Mims JrOwens, CandaceTate, Andrew (1986- )

Why Xi Jinping Is Going to North Korea to Court Kim Jong-un
As Xi Jinping visits Pyongyang, he faces an emboldened North Korean dictator, whose alliance with Russia has reduced his dependence on China.By David Pierson and Choe Sang-Hun
Published on : Fri Jun 05 2026
worldasia
ChinaNorth KoreaRussiaXi JinpingKim Jong-unTrump, Donald J

House Passes Ukraine Aid in Defiance of Republican Leaders
Eighteen G.O.P. lawmakers broke with their party and joined Democrats to deliver yet another blow to the president’s foreign policy agenda.By Robert Jimison
Published on : Fri Jun 05 2026
uspolitics
UkraineRussiaHouse of RepresentativesRepublican PartyDemocratic Party

Zelensky Mixes Taunts and Peace Talks Offer in Letter to Putin
“After 26 years in power, age is beginning to take its toll,” President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine wrote of his Russian counterpart, bragging of a recent strike on St. Petersburg.By Andrew E. Kramer
Published on : Thu Jun 04 2026
worldeurope
UkraineRussiaZelensky, VolodymyrPutin, Vladimir VTrump, Donald J

Map: 3.8-Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Las Vegas
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 : Thu Jun 04 2026
world
Las Vegas (Nev)

Tennis Giants Tumble
All the big names are out at the French Open. The result is a very confusing, and very exciting, tournament.By Katrin Bennhold
Published on : Thu Jun 04 2026
world
Djokovic, NovakSinner, Jannik (2001- )Sabalenka, ArynaSwiatek, Iga (2001- )Gauff, Cori (2004- )