
Iran War Live Updates: Iran Threatens to Retaliate for U.S. Strikes as Talks Continue
The threat by Iran’s Revolutionary Guards Corps came after American military forces attacked sites near the Strait of Hormuz.Published on : Tue May 26 2026

Fearing Deportation, Mothers Give Birth in Shadows
Haitian women are having babies in squalid, unsupervised settings after the Dominican Republic started sending immigration agents to detain migrants at hospitals.By Ana María Arévalo Gosen, Hogla Enecia Pérez and Luis Ferré-Sadurní
Published on : Tue May 26 2026
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The Wars in Ukraine and Iran Are More Alike Than You May Think
Aspects such as drone technology and diplomacy show how the wars intersect on the battlefield and in global alignments, providing a model for future conflicts.By Lara Jakes
Published on : Tue May 26 2026
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EuropeIranIsraelKyiv (Ukraine)Persian GulfUkrainePutin, Vladimir VTrump, Donald J

Iceland, Rattled by Trump, Weighs Joining the E.U.
Iceland has stood apart from the rest of Europe. But President Trump’s threats to Greenland have provoked a reconsideration.By Amelia Nierenberg and Sergey Ponomarev
Published on : Tue May 26 2026
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Deadly Violence Spreads in India’s Forgotten War Zone
Three years after riots tore apart Manipur, the state remains in disarray. Barbed wire and armed checkpoints made it difficult for Times reporters to cross, even before the recent clashes.By Hari Kumar and Atul Loke
Published on : Tue May 26 2026
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Manipur State (India)India

Paris School Worker Tried for Child Abuse in Widespread Assault Inquiry
The 36-year-old, named in the French news media as David G., is among more than 70 employees at schools in the capital who have been recently suspended or fired over allegations of sexual abuse and other misconduct.By Ségolène Le Stradic
Published on : Tue May 26 2026
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Paris (France)

It’s Still Spring in Europe, but the Heat is Already Breaking Records
Authorities in Britain and France warned that “unprecedented” temperatures — at a time when few expected them — could persist. Climate change has made heat waves more frequent and more intense.By Lynsey Chutel and Nazaneen Ghaffar
Published on : Tue May 26 2026
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At Chelsea Flower Show, a Gnome Controversy and Some ‘Good British Madness’
At the prestigious garden show, attendees jockeyed to buy prizewinning blooms and debated the role of whimsy as a ban on garden gnomes was temporarily lifted.By Rebecca R. Ruiz
Published on : Tue May 26 2026
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Train Hits School Van in Belgium, Leaving 4 Dead
Two children, 12 and 15, were among those killed in the crash near Brussels, officials said. The students in the van attended a special education school.By Koba Ryckewaert and Jeanna Smialek
Published on : Tue May 26 2026
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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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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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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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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- )

‘A Dangerous Bluff’: Carney Likens Alberta Referendum to Brexit
The Canadian prime minister, who was the governor of the Bank of England when Britain voted to leave the European Union, said the Alberta referendum on separating from Canada could backfire.By Matina Stevis-Gridneff
Published on : Mon May 25 2026
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Iran Begins Lifting Monthslong Internet Blackout, Officials Say
Organizations that track online traffic confirmed an uptick in activity on Tuesday, as Iranians reconnected to the global internet after a government-imposed shutdown.By Yeganeh Torbati and Sanam Mahoozi
Published on : Tue May 26 2026
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IranMiaan Group

Trump’s Iran Proposal Has Echoes of Half-Finished Gaza Deal
President Trump’s proposal to end the war with Iran would delay tackling the most contentious issues — a tactic that has had mixed results in Gaza.By Aaron Boxerman
Published on : Tue May 26 2026
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Israel Steps Up Lebanon Offensive as U.S. Pushes for Iran Peace Deal
Hezbollah, the Iran-backed militant group, has also kept up rocket and drone attacks on Israeli troops, as the escalation threatens to complicate diplomatic efforts.By Euan Ward
Published on : Tue May 26 2026
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A Dissident Escapes China by Rubber Boat and Lands in South Korea
Dong Guangping, 68, fled China at least three other times but was always sent back. His friends hope things might be different this time.By John Yoon
Published on : Tue May 26 2026
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Rescuers in Laos Scramble to Reach 7 People Trapped in Flooded Cave
The group, which was searching for gold, has been trapped for almost a week. Divers who were involved in the 2018 rescue of a Thai youth soccer team have joined the operation.By Francesca Regalado and Muktita Suhartono
Published on : Tue May 26 2026
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LaosSoutheast Asia

To Understand Pope Leo’s Efforts on A.I., Look at the Man Shaking His Hand
The co-founder of a prominent A.I. company was nearby as the pope implored A.I. leaders to slow down and consider the technology’s possible perils.By Elizabeth Dias
Published on : Tue May 26 2026
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A Powerful H.I.V. Drug Lands in Zambia. But Will It Reach Those Who Need It?
Lenacapavir, which protects people from H.I.V. infection with twice-yearly shots, is arriving in a country where the health system has been hollowed out by American aid cuts.By Stephanie Nolen and Arlette Bashizi
Published on : Tue May 26 2026
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Russians Are Thriving on This Thai Island, but the Scene Feels Fleeting
Thousands who fled Russia after the invasion of Ukraine have built an enclave in Phuket. An air of impermanence hangs over their community.By Francesca Regalado and Lauren DeCicca
Published on : Tue May 26 2026
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Here’s the latest.
By Max Bearak, Erika Solomon, Euan Ward and Leo Sands
Published on : Tue May 26 2026
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U.S. Carries Out Renewed Strikes in Southern Iran
Military officials said that the strikes targeted missile sites near a major Iranian port that threatened U.S. ships and planes.By Eric Schmitt
Published on : Tue May 26 2026
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IranStrait of Hormuz

Map: 6.9-Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Chile
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 : Tue May 26 2026
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Chile

Netanyahu Says Israel Plans to Intensify Attacks on Hezbollah in Lebanon
After the prime minister made the announcement, the Israeli military said it had struck more than 70 Hezbollah sites in the past day.By Ephrat Livni
Published on : Mon May 25 2026
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Are We Pandemic Ready?
Hantavirus and Ebola are reminders that outbreaks are inevitable, and that the world must work together to contain them and prevent the next pandemic.By Katrin Bennhold
Published on : Mon May 25 2026
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JapanChinaLeo XIV

Main Takeaways From Pope Leo’s Encyclical on A.I.
In his letter, the first American pontiff called for putting care for humans at the heart of technological change.By Ruth Graham and Elizabeth Dias
Published on : Mon May 25 2026
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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, Eric Schmitt, Ephrat Livni and Sanam Mahoozi
Published on : Mon May 25 2026
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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