
As Ukraine Hits Oil Refineries, Russians Pay a Heavy Environmental Toll
After invading more than four years ago, Moscow has usually been the one causing ecological disaster. But Kyiv’s strikes, intended to cut into the Kremlin’s oil revenue, have flipped the script.By Nataliya Vasilyeva and Alina Lobzina
Published on : Tue May 19 2026
worldeurope
RussiaUkraine

Ebola Outbreak in Central Africa Could Last Months, W.H.O. Says
Health officials reported more than 130 suspected deaths and 540 cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, but experts say the figures could be much higher.By Lynsey Chutel, Yan Zhuang and Ephrat Livni
Published on : Tue May 19 2026
worldafrica
Congo, Democratic Republic of (Congo-Kinshasa)Ituri Province (Congo, Democratic Republic of)UgandaWorld Health OrganizationTedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus

Trump’s Portrait Now Branded on Rickshaws in Delhi
The president is popping up on the back of the iconic three-wheeler to kick off America’s 250th anniversary celebrations in India.By Alex Travelli
Published on : Tue May 19 2026
worldasia
Delhi (India)Trump, Donald JRubio, Marco

Middle East on Edge After Trump Says He Delayed Attack on Iran
President Trump threatened “another big hit” on Iran, saying the country had days to return to the negotiating table, as Pakistan continued its mediation efforts to end the war.By Euan Ward and Elian Peltier
Published on : Tue May 19 2026
worldmiddleeast
IranMiddle EastPakistanUnited StatesAraghchi, AbbasMunir, Syed AsimTrump, Donald J

As a Weakened Putin Follows Trump to Beijing, Iran War Offers an Opening
With the upheaval in the Persian Gulf disrupting oil and gas supplies, Russia is looking to deepen its energy ties to China.By Ivan Nechepurenko and David Pierson
Published on : Tue May 19 2026
worldeurope
RussiaChinaXi JinpingTrump, Donald JPutin, Vladimir V

Israeli Minister Threatens to Evict Palestinians From West Bank Hamlet
Bezalel Smotrich, the hard-line minister, said he was retaliating for the International Criminal Court prosecutor seeking his arrest, something the court did not confirm nor deny.By Aaron Boxerman
Published on : Tue May 19 2026
worldmiddleeast
West BankIsraelInternational Criminal CourtSmotrich, Bezalel (1980- )

Trump’s Special Envoy to Greenland Receives a Cold Welcome From Locals
After President Trump’s threats to seize the island, Gov. Jeff Landry’s offers of MAGA hats and chocolate chip cookies fall flat.By Maya Tekeli and Jeffrey Gettleman
Published on : Tue May 19 2026
worldeurope
EuropeGreenlandNuuk (Greenland)Landry, Jeffrey MartinNielsen, Jens-FrederikTrump, Donald J

Protests Have Paralyzed Bolivia. Here’s Why.
After two decades of leftist rule, many voters who backed Bolivia’s new, more conservative president say he’s made their lives harder and are demanding his removal.By Genevieve Glatsky and María Silvia Trigo
Published on : Tue May 19 2026
worldamericas
BoliviaLa Paz (Bolivia)Morales, EvoPaz Pereira, Rodrigo

Oil Slick Reaches a Pristine Persian Gulf Island in Iran
Videos show birds, turtles and crabs trapped inside mounds of tar around Shidvar island, a protected wildlife sanctuary with turquoise waters and white sand beaches.By Sanam Mahoozi, Erika Solomon and Devon Lum
Published on : Tue May 19 2026
worldeurope
IranKharg Island (Iran)

Here’s How Iran Could Respond to Renewed U.S.-Israeli Strikes
In any new round of fighting, Iranian officials could adopt new tactics, including intensified strikes on neighbors and trying to close off a second strait.By Yeganeh Torbati
Published on : Tue May 19 2026
worldmiddleeast
IranGulf of AdenStrait of HormuzUnited Arab EmiratesRed SeaHouthis

Zapatero, Spain’s Former Leader, Investigated for Graft
José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero, who led Spain from 2004 to 2011, is accused of influence peddling after he left office. He has denied wrongdoing.By Carlos Barragán
Published on : Tue May 19 2026
worldeurope
SpainSpanish Socialist Workers' PartyZapatero, Jose Luis RodriguezSanchez Perez-Castejon, Pedro (1972- )

In Closed-Door Talks, U.S. Demands a Major Role in Greenland
Greenlandic officials worry about the direction of the negotiations aimed at defusing President Trump’s threats to seize their island. But they have little leverage.By Jeffrey Gettleman, Maya Tekeli, Anton Troianovski and Eric Schmitt
Published on : Mon May 18 2026
worldeurope
GreenlandDenmarkNorth Atlantic Treaty OrganizationLynge, PipalukNielsen, Jens-FrederikTrump, Donald J

Son of Mango Fashion Chain’s Founder Is Arrested as Suspect in His Death
Isak Andic, the billionaire who built the Spanish brand, died while hiking with his son in 2024. News outlets had reported that the son was under investigation.By Amelia Nierenberg and Carlos Barragán
Published on : Tue May 19 2026
worldeurope
Barcelona (Spain)Catalonia (Spain)SpainMango (Clothing Retailer)Andic, Isak (1953-2024)

A Search for Ways Around Blocked Strait Leads to Syria
The latest war in the Middle East has created new economic opportunities for Syria thanks to its geography.By Raja Abdulrahim
Published on : Mon May 18 2026
worldmiddleeast
SyriaBaniyas (Syria)Damascus (Syria)Strait of Hormuz

Early War Goal Was to Install Hard Line Former President as Iran’s Leader
An Israeli strike designed to free Mahmoud Ahmadinejad from house arrest in Tehran, U.S. officials said, was part of an effort to bring about regime change and put him in power.By Mark Mazzetti, Julian E. Barnes, Farnaz Fassihi and Ronen Bergman
Published on : Tue May 19 2026
uspolitics
IranMossadIslamic Revolutionary Guards CorpsAhmadinejad, MahmoudBarnea, DavidKhamenei, AliNetanyahu, BenjaminTrump, Donald J

What the End of Aid Looks Like
The United States and other countries are cutting humanitarian relief. Our reporter went to Somalia to see the impact.By Katrin Bennhold
Published on : Tue May 19 2026
world
SomaliaNew Delhi (India)ColombiaUnited States Agency for International DevelopmentRonaldo, Cristiano

The New ‘Gold Rush’ of Geothermal Energy
A new wave of start-ups are trying to harvest emissions-free energy from inside the Earth, but the industry still faces significant challenges.By David Gelles
Published on : Tue May 19 2026
climate
Isle de Jean Charles (La)LouisianaUtahUnited StatesEnvironmental Protection AgencyInternational Energy AgencyEnergy DepartmentGelles, DavidTrump, Donald J

‘Married at First Sight’ Rape Allegations Lead to Call for U.K. Investigation
Two women told the BBC that they were sexually assaulted during the filming of the popular show. The accusations have reignited a debate in Britain about the ethics of reality TV.By Jonathan Wolfe
Published on : Tue May 19 2026
worldeurope
Great BritainChannel 4

Neanderthal Dentistry, and the Scientist Glad Not to Have Experienced It
The prehistoric hominins “apparently were very adept at what we would consider invasive medicine,” said the anthropologist John Olsen.By Franz Lidz
Published on : Tue May 19 2026
science
PLoS One (Journal)

Starbucks Korea C.E.O. Is Fired Over Ad That Stirred Memories of Brutal History
A marketing campaign called “Tank Day” coincided with the anniversary of a military dictatorship’s crackdown on pro-democracy demonstrators.By John Yoon
Published on : Tue May 19 2026
worldasia
Gwangju (South Korea)South KoreaStarbucks Corporation

This Pacific Island Nation Hopes You Will Call It by a New Name
Tiny Nauru could soon be called Naoero.By Victor Mather
Published on : Tue May 19 2026
world
Nauru

U.S., Escalating Pressure on Cuba, Hits Top Officials With Sanctions
The Trump administration, ratcheting up its effort to cripple the Cuban government, also imposed sanctions on three government agencies, including the police.By Frances Robles
Published on : Mon May 18 2026
worldamericas
CubaCastro, RaulDiaz-Canel Bermudez, MiguelRubio, MarcoTrump, Donald J

Retired Belgian Diplomat Dies Before Trial in 1961 Killing of Congolese Leader
Étienne Davignon had been set to stand trial in connection with the murder of Patrice Lumumba, the first prime minister of what is now the Democratic Republic of Congo.By Lynsey Chutel
Published on : Mon May 18 2026
worldafrica
Congo, Democratic Republic of (Congo-Kinshasa)BelgiumLumumba, PatriceDavignon, Etienne

Amid Global Turmoil, Leaders of Japan and South Korea Grow Closer
Japan’s prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, and South Korea’s president, Lee Jae Myung, have surprised many observers by moving past their nations’ historical grievances.By Choe Sang-Hun
Published on : Mon May 18 2026
worldasia
JapanSouth KoreaLee Jae-myungTakaichi, Sanae

Trump Threatens Iran and Then Pulls Back, All in the Same Day
President Trump has repeatedly said he’ll restart military action against Iran, only to stop short of plunging the United States directly back into an unpopular war.By Tyler Pager and Eric Schmitt
Published on : Mon May 18 2026
uspolitics
IranTrump, Donald J

When Nationalism Beats Nationalism
A progressive, pluralistic nationalism has prevailed at the polls in Scotland and Wales. Could it gain traction elsewhere?By Katrin Bennhold
Published on : Mon May 18 2026
world
ScotlandWalesSwedenap Iorwerth, RhunSwinney, John RRauschenberg, Robert

Scientists Tweaked the Global Warming Outlook. So Trump Weighed In.
Renewable energy has helped make the worst-case scenario a bit less bad. The president said, falsely, it shows that climate scientists were wrong all along.By Eric Niiler
Published on : Mon May 18 2026
climate
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate ChangeTrump, Donald J

Ebola Raged for Weeks in Congo Before Anyone Raised the Alarm
Early surveillance and testing failed to identify the rare species of Ebola responsible for the current outbreak. An American doctor is among the confirmed cases.By Ruth Maclean
Published on : Mon May 18 2026
worldafrica
Congo, Democratic Republic of (Congo-Kinshasa)Bunia (Congo, Democratic Republic of)Goma (Congo, Democratic Republic of)Ituri Province (Congo, Democratic Republic of)UgandaWorld Health OrganizationAfrica Centers for Disease Control and PreventionUnited States Agency for International Development

Russia’s New Human Rights Commissioner Accused of Helping Kidnap Ukrainian Children
Yana Lantratova was instrumental in helping the chairman of her party to illegally adopt an infant girl from Russian-occupied Ukraine, the Ukrainian authorities say.By Nataliya Vasilyeva
Published on : Mon May 18 2026
worldeurope
RussiaUkraineKherson (Ukraine)A Just RussiaPutin, Vladimir VLvova-Belova, Maria

Shakira Is Found Not Guilty of Tax Fraud in Spain
A Spanish court ruled that the pop star was not a tax resident of Spain in 2011 and ordered the country’s tax authorities to return tens of millions of dollars to her.By Claire Moses and Carlos Barragán
Published on : Mon May 18 2026
worldeurope
SpainShakira

U.S. Airstrikes Kill ISIS Fighters in Nigeria, Officials Say
U.S. military launched attack in coordination with Nigerian forces days after President Trump said a joint operation had killed Islamic State’s global leader.By Saikou Jammeh and Eric Schmitt
Published on : Mon May 18 2026
worldafrica
Defense DepartmentIslamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS)Islamic State West African ProvinceUnited States Africa Command

Soccer Official Took Millions Reclaimed After FIFA Scandal, Complaint Alleges
Ahead of the World Cup, the head of South American soccer faces an ethics complaint he received payments recovered from a 2015 investigation that shook global soccer.By Tariq Panja
Published on : Mon May 18 2026
worldamericas
South AmericaArgentinaParaguayInternational Federation of Association Football (FIFA)Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF)ConmebolInfantino, GianniDominguez, Alejandro (1972- )Maduro, Miguel (1967- )

Trump’s Taiwan Gambit is Already a Gift to China
President Trump’s open willingness to hold up a $14 billion Taiwan arms package is a win for Beijing. Now China could be weighing how to keep the weapons on ice for as long as it can.By Chris Buckley and Amy Chang Chien
Published on : Mon May 18 2026
worldasia
Boeing CompanyChinese Nationalist Party (Taiwan)Democratic Progressive Party (Taiwan)Greer, Jamieson LLai Ching-tePei, MinxinTrump, Donald JXi Jinping

Two Americans Detained in Japan After Entering Punch the Monkey’s Enclosure
The men were charged with obstructing operations at a zoo, apparently as a stunt connected to a cryptocurrency. They denied the charges.By Javier C. Hernández and Hisako Ueno
Published on : Mon May 18 2026
worldasia
JapanIchikawa City Zoo

Bodies of Four Italian Divers Found in Maldives Cave
The discovery comes after days of searching by an international team of rescue divers. A fifth body was recovered last week.By Ali Watkins and Maahil Mohamed
Published on : Mon May 18 2026
worldasia
MaldivesIndian Ocean

Trump Threatens Iran as Tensions Surge Again in Middle East
The president has sought to force Iran to accept his terms on its nuclear program or else face renewed war. An emboldened Iran has rebuffed Trump’s demands.By Aaron Boxerman
Published on : Mon May 18 2026
worldmiddleeast
IranStrait of HormuzTrump, Donald J