
Iran War Live Updates: Top Iranian Negotiators Arrive in Qatar for Talks on Peace Deal
President Trump gave conflicting signals over how much progress had been made in the talks. Both the United States and Iran suggested that a breakthrough was not imminent.Published on : Mon May 25 2026

Pope Leo Warns of Risks From A.I. in 42,300-Word Encyclical
The document marks a powerful foray by the leader of the Roman Catholic Church into the debate about the misuse or overuse of artificial intelligence.By Motoko Rich, Elisabetta Povoledo and Elizabeth Dias
Published on : Mon May 25 2026
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Roman Catholic ChurchLeo XIVLeo XIII

Out of Gas, Cubans Cook With Charcoal and Wood to Survive
The U.S. oil blockade has left millions without cooking gas. In Santiago de Cuba, the cradle of the Cuban revolution, apartment tower residents resort to charcoal and firewood.By Ed Augustin and Lisette Poole González
Published on : Mon May 25 2026
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CubaSantiago de Cuba (Cuba)Trump, Donald JCastro, FidelCastro, Raul

A City in the Kill Zone
Little is left of Kostiantynivka, a city on the front lines. Rescuers risk their lives to ferry out the few who remain.By Tyler Hicks and Gaëlle Girbes
Published on : Mon May 25 2026
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Kostiantynivka (Ukraine)Druzhkivka (Ukraine)UkraineWhite Angels (Ukrainian police rescue team)Proliska

Cambodia’s Leader Pardons Top Opposition Politician
The decision to release Kem Sokha is being seen as a likely attempt to recalibrate frayed ties with Western countries.By Sun Narin and Sui-Lee Wee
Published on : Mon May 25 2026
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CambodiaUnited StatesCambodia National Rescue PartyCambodian People's PartyKem SokhaHun SenHun Manet (1977- )

How Wine, Truffles and Honey Could Help Europe Fight Wildfires
Countries are learning that the finer things in life sometimes have a serendipitous side benefit.By Jeanna Smialek
Published on : Mon May 25 2026
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Catalonia (Spain)EuropeSpainEuropean Union

In Ukraine, a Divisive 20th-Century Hero Comes Home
Andriy Melnyk, criticized as a Nazi collaborator and lionized as an anti-Soviet resistance leader, was given state honors for his reburial near Kyiv.By Andrew E. Kramer
Published on : Sun May 24 2026
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UkraineAndriy MelnykZelensky, Volodymyr

In City at Center of Ebola Crisis, ‘the Virus Is Far Ahead of Us’
The deadly virus has spread alarmingly in Congo for months. Only now is the response taking shape.By Declan Walsh and Arlette Bashizi
Published on : Sun May 24 2026
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Bunia (Congo, Democratic Republic of)

What’s an Encyclical? Here Are 5 That Mattered.
Leo XIV issued his thoughts about artificial intelligence in the modern world using a centuries-old form of papal communication called an encyclical.By Elisabetta Povoledo
Published on : Mon May 25 2026
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Roman Catholic ChurchLeo XIVBenedict XVIFrancisJohn XXIIILeo XIIIPaul VI

Israel’s President Excoriates Growing Israeli Violence and Brutality
In a speech, Isaac Herzog, whose role is largely ceremonial, delivered a grave indictment of settler attacks in the West Bank and abuse of prisoners.By Isabel Kershner
Published on : Sun May 24 2026
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IsraelWest BankHerzog, IsaacNetanyahu, BenjaminBen-Gvir, Itamar

How a Curious FIFA Boardroom Deal Handed Fox an Astounding Bargain
A decision to stave off litigation between Fox and FIFA turned into a bonanza worth hundreds of millions of dollars in discounted World Cup rights to the broadcaster.By Tariq Panja
Published on : Sun May 24 2026
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International Federation of Association Football (FIFA)Fox CorporationFox SportsFox Broadcasting CoESPN

Russia Pummels Kyiv in Major Missile and Drone Attack
Buildings rattled in the Ukrainian capital for hours early Sunday. Russia launched an Oreshnik intermediate-range ballistic missile for only the third time in the war.By Andrew E. Kramer
Published on : Sun May 24 2026
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RussiaKyiv (Ukraine)Ukraine

Detroit Once Ruled Canada’s Car Industry. Trump’s Tariffs May End That.
Detroit-based automakers pioneered open trade between Canada and the United States, benefiting both countries. President Trump’s trade war now leaves their future in the country in question.By Ian Austen
Published on : Sun May 24 2026
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CanadaOntario (Canada)United StatesFord Motor CoGeneral MotorsStellantis NVCarney, Mark JTrump, Donald J

Iran Projects Victory in Potential Deal With Washington
Iran’s leaders argue that the possible preliminary agreement has not extracted any major concessions.By Erika Solomon
Published on : Sun May 24 2026
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IranStrait of HormuzVaez, Ali

Trump’s Pressure Had Little Effect on Iran’s Terms for a Peace Deal
President Trump had sought to force Tehran to accept American demands for a peace deal with a mixture of threats and military operations.By Aaron Boxerman
Published on : Mon May 25 2026
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United StatesIranIsraelTrump, Donald J

First Heat Wave of the Year Hits Parts of Britain
Forecasters warned that temperatures could climb to the highest level ever recorded in the month of May, reaching 35 degrees Celsius (95 degrees Fahrenheit) in some areas of England.By Nazaneen Ghaffar
Published on : Mon May 25 2026
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Great BritainEnglandScotlandWalesNorthern Ireland

A deal with the U.S. would be preliminary and focused on ending the war, an Iranian official says.
By Leo Sands and Sanam Mahoozi
Published on : Mon May 25 2026
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Here’s the latest.
By Aaron Boxerman, Tyler Pager, Sanam Mahoozi, Farnaz Fassihi and Adam Rasgon
Published on : Mon May 25 2026
worldmiddleeast

As a Sacred Tree Dies, Their Village Loses a Piece of Itself
In a forest in Madagascar, the demise of a centuries-old baobab points to the fraying of a fragile ecosystem.By Jonathan Wolfe
Published on : Mon May 25 2026
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Madagascar

Rubio Rebukes Hezbollah Chief Over Call for Lebanese to ‘Take to the Streets’
The militant leader, in a speech, had criticized the Lebanese government for engaging in direct talks with Israel.By Ephrat Livni
Published on : Mon May 25 2026
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LebanonIsraelUnited StatesHezbollahRubio, MarcoQassem, Naim

The Oscars Start at Cannes
Glamorous and a touch old-fashioned, the French film festival increasingly defines what Hollywood celebrates each year.By Katrin Bennhold
Published on : Sun May 24 2026
world
FranceCannes (France)NorwaySardinia (Italy)

Senate Republicans Cast Doubt on a Potential Peace Deal With Iran
Lawmakers, including some of President Trump’s closest allies, slammed the emerging agreement as effectively undermining the president’s own war goals.By Minho Kim
Published on : Sun May 24 2026
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Republican PartySenateCruz, TedGraham, LindseyTillis, Thomas RTrump, Donald J

Rubio Says Details on Iran Nuclear Program Still to Be Negotiated
The Secretary of State said the United States was prepared to begin those talks if Iran opens the Strait of Hormuz as part of an apparently emerging deal on the war.By Anton Troianovski
Published on : Sun May 24 2026
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IranStrait of HormuzRubio, Marco

These Are 5 of the Main Issues to Be Resolved in an Iran-U.S. Peace Deal
President Trump says the U.S. and Iran could be close to a peace deal. The big issues at stake include the fate of Iran’s nuclear program and reopening the Strait of Hormuz.By Amelia Nierenberg and Ephrat Livni
Published on : Sun May 24 2026
worldmiddleeast
IranStrait of HormuzLebanonHezbollahTrump, Donald J

Rubio Says U.S.-India Ties Are Strong, Despite Fury Over Trump’s Actions
In New Delhi, Secretary of State Marco Rubio tried to explain why President Trump has pushed aggressive trade and immigration policies affecting India and Indians in the United States.By Edward Wong
Published on : Sun May 24 2026
uspolitics
IndiaRubio, Marco

Fate of War in Lebanon Rests Mostly With Outside Powers
A U.S.-Iran peace deal could calm the conflict in Lebanon between Israel and Hezbollah. But that will depend mainly on what the United States, Iran and Israel decide.By Christina Goldbaum
Published on : Sun May 24 2026
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IranIsraelLebanonMiddle EastHezbollahNetanyahu, BenjaminTrump, Donald J

At Least 14 Killed in Bombing Attack That Derailed a Train in Pakistan
The explosion was so powerful that several nearby buildings were damaged and a resident 15 miles away was jolted awake by the blast. A separatist group claimed responsibility.By Zia ur-Rehman
Published on : Sun May 24 2026
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Baluchistan (Pakistan)Quetta (Pakistan)PakistanSharif, Shahbaz

Israeli Leader Says He and Trump Agree On Blocking an Iranian Nuclear Weapon
Analysts said Israel was worried that a potential agreement would not significantly degrade Iran’s nuclear and missile capabilities.By Isabel Kershner
Published on : Sun May 24 2026
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IsraelIranStrait of HormuzNetanyahu, Benjamin

Here’s the latest.
By Tyler Pager, Aaron Boxerman, Farnaz Fassihi and Julian Barnes
Published on : Sun May 24 2026
worldmiddleeast

What to Know About the Potential U.S.-Iran Peace Deal
Iran and the United States appeared to be negotiating on a deal to end the war, but talks could take days. And both sides have offered conflicting accounts of the emerging agreement.By Yan Zhuang, Amelia Nierenberg and Ephrat Livni
Published on : Sun May 24 2026
worldmiddleeast
IranLebanonIsraelStrait of HormuzHezbollahInternational Atomic Energy AgencyNetanyahu, Benjamin

Inside the British Lab Hunting for Dangers Lurking in A.I.
The government’s A.I. Security Institute, staffed by alumni from OpenAI and Google, is becoming a model for countries grappling with A.I.’s emerging risks.By Adam Satariano and Paul Mozur
Published on : Sun May 24 2026
technology
Great BritainAnthropic AI LLCGoogle IncOpenAI LabsSunak, Rishi (1980- )

As Rents Soar, Londoners Turn to Vacant Pubs, Offices and Police Stations
Property guardianship, in which residents live in otherwise vacant buildings, used to be considered edgy. But as the rental market tightens, more people are embracing the arrangement.By Jonathan Wolfe and Alice Zoo For The New York Times
Published on : Sun May 24 2026
worldeurope
London (England)

Iranian Officials Say Proposed Peace Deal Would End Fighting and Open Strait
Iran has not formally responded to President Trump’s announcement that a peace deal was close. But officials suggested the oil choke point in the Strait of Hormuz could reopen.By Farnaz Fassihi
Published on : Sun May 24 2026
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IranTrump, Donald JKhamenei, Mojtaba (1969- )Ghalibaf, Mohammad Baqer

Can Concrete Molds Revive Coral Reefs Ruined by Bombs and Climate Change?
In a devastated section of the Coral Triangle in the Pacific Ocean, a conservation group is trying to build an artificial reef.By Zunaira Saieed and Sirachai Arunrugstichai
Published on : Sun May 24 2026
worldasia
MalaysiaPacific Ocean

Iran Agreed to Give Up Enriched Uranium in Deal Announced by Trump, U.S. Officials Say
Precise details were unclear but the officials said the U.S. demanded a commitment from Iran on uranium as part of any initial agreement.By Julian E. Barnes
Published on : Sun May 24 2026
worldmiddleeast
IranTrump, Donald J

Many Questions, Few Details in Latest Iran Peace Proposal
It is too early to tell what exactly Trump and Iran have agreed to, or if they have agreed to much at all.By David E. Sanger
Published on : Sun May 24 2026
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IranStrait of HormuzTrump, Donald J