
Live Updates: Trump Hails Iran Deal but Offers Few Details as G7 Closes
President Trump said U.S. allies “love” the preliminary agreement with Iran, although he said little about its contents. He said the United States could “go back to bombing” if the deal isn’t honored.Published on : Wed Jun 17 2026

Their Country Revoked Their Citizenship, Then Tried to Expel Them to Iran
Amid the war with Iran, Bahrain has stripped 69 people of their citizenship, including children, accusing them of disloyalty and rendering them stateless.By Vivian Nereim and Nazeeha Saeed
Published on : Wed Jun 17 2026
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Trump Angrily Defends Iran Deal, Belittling the One Obama Signed
President Trump denied that the United States would be part of a $300 billion rebuilding fund for Tehran and argued that his agreement was better than the one Barack Obama struck in 2015.By Erica L. Green and Zolan Kanno-Youngs
Published on : Wed Jun 17 2026
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Sending Fuel Trucks Up in Flames, Ukraine Tries to Cut Off Crimea
Scores of targeted attacks against supply routes, part of what Kyiv calls a “logistics lockdown,” has caused gasoline shortages.By Nataliya Vasilyeva
Published on : Wed Jun 17 2026
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Crimea (Ukraine)

The Sweet Tongue: How Ecuador’s Andes Created a Language of Its Own
In Ecuador’s highlands, a seamless mix of Kichwa and Spanish creates a language that bends grammar, adds melody and goes unnoticed by many who speak it every day.By José María León Cabrera and Johanna Alarcón
Published on : Wed Jun 17 2026
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After a Bitter Split, European Leaders Play Nice With Trump
A peace framework with Iran, and hope for cooperation with Ukraine, softened the tone on Tuesday at a Group of 7 gathering in France.By Mark Landler
Published on : Tue Jun 16 2026
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Stars of Israel’s TV Channel for Bibi Fans Turn on Trump
Leading figures from Channel 14, a right-wing broadcaster that supports Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, are openly attacking the U.S. president over his Iran deal.By Isabel Kershner
Published on : Wed Jun 17 2026
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Congo Returns to World Cup in High Style After 52 Years Away
The soccer stars’ sharp black suits with leopard-print details are a nod to a long history of “sapeur” fashion.By Amelia Nierenberg, Matthew Mpoke Bigg, Saikou Jammeh and Justin Makangara
Published on : Wed Jun 17 2026
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Fear of Naval Mines in Strait of Hormuz May Outlast War
The U.S. Navy will be deploying a new generation of drone-based countermeasures to search the sea floor and surface for any mines Iran laid.By John Ismay and Nicholas Kulish
Published on : Tue Jun 16 2026
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Japan Raids Ice Cream Giants in Cartel Investigation
The Fair Trade Commission said that it suspected six leading ice cream manufacturers fixed the prices of popular frozen treats.By Javier C. Hernández and Hisako Ueno
Published on : Wed Jun 17 2026
worldasia
Japan

Norway’s Crown Princess Has Lung Transplant
Princess Mette-Marit was placed on a waiting list for organ donation this month. Thousands of Norwegians signed up as organ donors.By Lynsey Chutel and Henrik Pryser Libell
Published on : Wed Jun 17 2026
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Russian Navy Ship Fired Warning Shots Near British Couple’s Sailboat
Britain’s Ministry of Defense said that the Russian vessel appeared to be trying to avoid a collision in the English Channel.By Michael D. Shear
Published on : Tue Jun 16 2026
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Can a Trump-Modi Meeting Reset Strained Relations?
Despite mutual praise between the two leaders, there has been a series of setbacks to U.S. relations with India since they last met more than a year ago.By Anupreeta Das
Published on : Tue Jun 16 2026
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Ebola Outbreak Could Become Worst on Record, Africa C.D.C. Chief Warns
Health workers have warned that the outbreak, already one of the worst in decades, could take as long as a year to contain if infection rates do not flatten.By Zane Irwin
Published on : Tue Jun 16 2026
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Musk’s Next Move May Be a Mega-Merger of SpaceX and Tesla
Some shareholders might object, but there is little they could do, legal experts say.By Jack Ewing and Ryan Mac
Published on : Wed Jun 17 2026
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Map: 4.6-Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Hawaii
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 : Wed Jun 17 2026
world

Finland Lifts a Nuclear Device Ban, Eyeing an Uncertain World
The Nordic country, which shares an 830-mile border with Russia, said the move would strengthen the NATO alliance, which it joined three years ago.By Amelia Nierenberg and Johanna Lemola
Published on : Wed Jun 17 2026
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A Deadly Outbreak of Plague, Nearly 5,000 Years Before the Black Death
The oldest known cases, discovered among hunter-gatherers in Siberian graves, contradict the theory that the disease once was mild.By Carl Zimmer
Published on : Wed Jun 17 2026
science
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G7 Hot Mic Moments: Greenland, ‘Friends Again’ and Smoking
Snippets of conversations picked up on microphones at the annual Group of 7 summit in France offered a glimpse behind the scenes, as leaders chatted about issues great and small.By Mark Landler
Published on : Wed Jun 17 2026
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Tech C.E.O.s to Discuss A.I. With G7 Leaders
Executives from Anthropic, OpenAI and Mistral will be among those attending a lunch meeting with leaders from many of the world’s richest nations.By Jeanna Smialek
Published on : Wed Jun 17 2026
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Jeremy Clarkson, British TV Host, Says He Has Cancer
The 66-year-old gave few details of his diagnosis but said the disease was “aggressive.”By Claire Moses
Published on : Wed Jun 17 2026
worldeurope
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Here’s the latest.
Group of 7 leaders will discuss Artificial Intelligence and global imbalances on Wednesday, even as questions over Iran linger.By Leo Sands, Erica L. Green, Zolan Kanno-Youngs and Jeanna Smialek
Published on : Wed Jun 17 2026
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Roy Hattersley, Frontline Warrior of British Politics, Dies at 93
A Labour Party deputy who spent years in opposition, he criticized Conservatives and members of his own party, and was at the heart of major political moments.By Alan Cowell
Published on : Tue Jun 16 2026
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Russian Artist Critical of Putin Is Fatally Shot in Poland
Two Belarusian men were in custody as part of an investigation into the killing of the exiled painter Robert Kuzovkov.By Zane Irwin
Published on : Tue Jun 16 2026
worldeurope
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A Long Road to Recovery
There’s an initial deal between the U.S. and Iran. But bringing the global economy back online after months at reduced speed isn’t going to be quick or easy.By Katrin Bennhold
Published on : Tue Jun 16 2026
world
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Merlin, the Duck in a Mexico World Cup Team Jersey, Finds Unexpected Fame
The feathered pet has waddled his way into the pantheon of famous animals associated with the soccer tournament.By Victor Mather
Published on : Tue Jun 16 2026
worldamericas
Mexico City (Mexico)

12 Children Injured, Possibly by Electricity, at Canadian Water Park
The children sustained serious but not life-threatening injuries at Cultus Lake Waterpark in British Columbia, officials said.By Michael Levenson
Published on : Tue Jun 16 2026
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‘Hockey Night in Canada,’ a Saturday Night Ritual on the CBC, Is No More
The longtime over-the-air telecast will no longer be free after the national broadcaster, and Rogers Sportsnet, the N.H.L. rights-holder, could not agree on a sub-licensing deal.By Vjosa Isai
Published on : Tue Jun 16 2026
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Trump’s History at G7 Summits: Strained Ties and Early Exits
For as long as President Trump has been attending the annual meetings, his behavior has threatened the august decorum of the gatherings.By Lara Jakes
Published on : Tue Jun 16 2026
worldeurope
Group of SevenTrump, Donald J

There’s a Bit of Good News for Coral Reefs
New research has identified areas around the world where cooler currents and other favorable conditions are helping to protect coral from the worst effects of global warming.By Katharine Houreld
Published on : Tue Jun 16 2026
climate
Environmental Research Letters (Journal)

U.S. Has ‘Nothing to Do’ With Ukraine War, Trump Says at G7 Summit
President Trump’s remarks underscored a new security reality for U.S. allies in Europe, who for eight decades relied on American protection.By Erica L. Green and Zolan Kanno-Youngs
Published on : Tue Jun 16 2026
worldeurope
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European Union Lawmakers Approve Much-Delayed Trade Deal With U.S.
After nearly a year of wrangling, the deal the European Union struck with President Trump in Turnberry, Scotland, is headed for final approval.By Jeanna Smialek
Published on : Tue Jun 16 2026
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Who Are the Leaders at the G7 Summit in France?
On a roll or against a wall, Group of 7 leaders bring sharply different agendas. The leaders of some other nations are also attending to press their own interests.By Mark Landler
Published on : Tue Jun 16 2026
worldeurope
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Shipping companies remain cautious about the Strait of Hormuz.
By John Yoon
Published on : Tue Jun 16 2026
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