
Lebanese Hold Fast to Their Land Despite Threat of Long Israeli Occupation
Entire towns in southern Lebanon have been hollowed out by the war between Israel and Hezbollah. Some residents have stayed, fearing permanent displacement.By Abdi Latif Dahir and Daniel Berehulak
Published on : Mon Jul 13 2026
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Live Updates: U.S. Forces Begin New Round of Strikes on Iran
President Trump had earlier threatened “very hard” strikes, ordered the resumption of a blockade on Iranian ports to begin Tuesday and said the U.S. would charge a 20 percent fee on goods passing through the Strait of Hormuz.Published on : Mon Jul 13 2026

U.K. to Change Law to Allow Deportation of ‘Grooming Gang’ Leader
The British government on Monday laid out steps enabling the deportation to Pakistan of Shabir Ahmed, the leader of a gang that raped dozens of girls in Northern England.By Michael D. Shear
Published on : Mon Jul 13 2026
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Japan Builds Intelligence Agency It Hasn’t Had Since World War II
Facing threats from Russia and China, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is turning to help from Western allies in forming a centralized agency.By Javier C. Hernández
Published on : Mon Jul 13 2026
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The Next Phase in Ukraine’s War With Russia: The Battle for Minds
Ukrainians, already drone innovators, are turning their focus to psychological operations aimed at undercutting Russian support for the war.By Carlotta Gall and Oleksandr Chubko
Published on : Mon Jul 13 2026
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A Robot Army Remakes Ground Warfare in Ukraine
They began as supply mules. Now ground robots evacuate the wounded, hold trenches and even do the killing.By Maria Varenikova and Paul Mozur
Published on : Mon Jul 13 2026
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Residents of Spanish Towns Caught in Fierce Blazes Recount Harrowing Escapes
Many say communication was chaotic and even nonexistent as flames tore through the area, taking 12 lives in one of the deadliest wildfires on record in Spain.By Jason Horowitz, Carlos Barragán and Lynsey Chutel
Published on : Sun Jul 12 2026
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It’s the Scent of Manure to Most, but ‘the Smell of Money’ to Them
The Netherlands has been trying to figure out what to do with manure it can no longer use thanks to environmental rules. Volatile fertilizer costs may help.By Jeanna Smialek
Published on : Mon Jul 13 2026
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Hard-Liners in Iran Want to Keep Fighting America
With much of their leadership killed in the war, Iran’s conservatives have sought to fill the void and intensify the fight against the United States.By Neil MacFarquhar
Published on : Sun Jul 12 2026
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How Trump Failed to Secure the Strait of Hormuz in His Iran Deal
President Trump signed an agreement that Iran said gave it control of the waterway — and global energy supplies. Now, Iran’s military is violently asserting authority.By Edward Wong, Michael Crowley and Eric Schmitt
Published on : Sun Jul 12 2026
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Zelensky Announces Leadership Shuffle as War Turns in Ukraine’s Favor
President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine’s prime minister, Yuliia Svyrydenko, would step down amid a broader shake-up in Ukraine’s senior leadership.By Andrew E. Kramer
Published on : Sun Jul 12 2026
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Lindsey Graham Championed Israel, Even as Wars Eroded American Support
The Republican senator from South Carolina had an intense interest in the Middle East, and was a staunch supporter of U.S. strikes on Iran.By Aaron Boxerman
Published on : Sun Jul 12 2026
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Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa, Ruler Who Transformed Qatar, Dies at 74
Under Sheikh Hamad, the tiny nation of Qatar developed immense natural gas wealth and cultivated influence far beyond its borders.By Vivian Nereim
Published on : Sun Jul 12 2026
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Inside Herat, Where a Taliban Campaign Targets a Cosmopolitan Outpost
Afghanistan’s leader has exerted full control over a city that once enjoyed looser social norms, even under Taliban rule.By Elian Peltier
Published on : Sun Jul 12 2026
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Israel’s Regime-Change Plan for Iran
Here’s the wild back story behind a failed plan to install Mahmoud Ahmadinejad as Iran’s next leader.By Katrin Bennhold
Published on : Mon Jul 13 2026
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U.N. Says Hamas Forces Interfered With Aid Distribution at a Gaza Site
A raid by armed personnel led the World Food Program to suspend its operations in one part of Gaza, the U.N. said. Hamas disputed the accusations.By Aaron Boxerman and Adam Rasgon
Published on : Mon Jul 13 2026
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Trump Reimposes Naval Blockade, as U.S. and Iran Escalate Strikes
After several days of attacks, Tehran and Washington have effectively reverted to the state of open conflict that existed before the United States and Iran agreed to a cease-fire in June.By Eric Schmitt, Leo Sands and Michael Levenson
Published on : Mon Jul 13 2026
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Hungary’s Parliament Votes to Remove Orban Loyalist From Presidential Post
Peter Magyar, Hungary’s prime minister, defended the extraordinary move, which has been criticized by human rights groups and by allies of Viktor Orban, the former right-wing leader.By Andrew Higgins
Published on : Mon Jul 13 2026
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In a First, U.S. Forces Used Naval Drones in Combat Operations
The use of unmanned vessels to attack Iranian naval installations offers new evidence of how drones are taking over modern warfare.By Nicholas Kulish and Eric Schmitt
Published on : Mon Jul 13 2026
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Trump’s Threat to Impose Fees in the Strait of Hormuz Contradicts His Aides
President Trump said the United States could collect tolls or fees, despite Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio saying no country could do so.By Michael Crowley and Edward Wong
Published on : Mon Jul 13 2026
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Yemen’s Fragile Peace in Peril as Houthis Accuse Saudi Arabia of Bombing
The Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen accused Saudi Arabia of striking Yemen’s main international airport in a dispute over an Iranian plane that tried to land in the capital, Sana.By Shuaib Almosawa and Vivian Nereim
Published on : Mon Jul 13 2026
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Europe Will Defend Itself ‘With Blood, if Necessary,’ Macron Vows
France’s president, Emmanuel Macron, spoke before a meeting of more than 25 allies in Paris, in a show of support for Ukraine and against Russia.By Mark Landler
Published on : Mon Jul 13 2026
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Inaccessible Exits and Flammable Foam Made Bangkok Bar Fire Deadly
Huge flames tore out of the entrance to the venue, which one investigator said had used inappropriate material for soundproofing. More than two dozen people died.By Kittiphum Sringammuang and Verena Hölzl
Published on : Mon Jul 13 2026
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U.K. Links Iran to Wave of Antisemitic Attacks and Calls I.R.G.C. Terrorist Organization
The designation gives the government additional national security powers to tackle foreign threats under a new law.By Adam Goldman
Published on : Mon Jul 13 2026
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Iranian Hard-Liners Escalate Threats Against U.S. and Trump
Some Iranians are calling for revenge against President Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel for the February killing the country’s supreme leader.By Lara Jakes
Published on : Mon Jul 13 2026
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Counterterrorism Police Take Over Investigation Into U.K. Lawmaker’s Death
The police said new information had come to light in the murder investigation into the death of Ann Widdecombe, a right-wing former lawmaker.By Stephen Castle
Published on : Mon Jul 13 2026
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As a Film Lionizes an Ex-President, His Son Pays the Political Price
A Brazilian biopic about Jair Bolsonaro has upended his son Flávio Bolsonaro’s presidential hopes after leaks showed he negotiated money for the film with a disgraced banker.By Adam B. Ellick
Published on : Mon Jul 13 2026
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Heat Waves in Europe Linked to Thousands of Excess Deaths
While the full toll will take months to calculate, death statistics already look substantial compared with historical averages.By Amelia Nierenberg
Published on : Mon Jul 13 2026
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Here’s where the U.S. and Iran are targeting each other in their latest attacks.
By Aaron Boxerman and Hari Raj
Published on : Mon Jul 13 2026
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Inside Israel’s Secret Operation to Cultivate Ahmadinejad
The yearslong effort to groom the former Iranian president as an intelligence asset culminated in a dramatic effort to take him to a Mossad safe house in Iran in the early days of the war. But the plan fell apart.By Mark Mazzetti, Julian E. Barnes, Farnaz Fassihi and Ronen Bergman
Published on : Mon Jul 13 2026
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Here’s the latest.
By Eric Schmitt and Richard Pérez-Peña
Published on : Mon Jul 13 2026
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Fire in Bangkok Bar Leaves at Least 27 Dead
The fast-moving blaze sent people fleeing toward the bathrooms to hide, officials said. Their bodies were found there, raising questions about safety standards.By Kittiphum Sringammuang, Ephrat Livni and Muktita Suhartono
Published on : Sun Jul 12 2026
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With Lindsey Graham Gone, Ukraine Loses an Ally in Trump’s Ear
The South Carolina Republican was Ukraine’s most influential champion inside President Trump’s mostly “America First” political orbit.By Robert Jimison
Published on : Sun Jul 12 2026
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Venezuela’s Post-Quake Politics
People are openly and forcefully voicing their anger at the government for the first time in years.By Katrin Bennhold
Published on : Sun Jul 12 2026
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At World Cup Ticket Prices, Even Messi Can’t Fill a Stadium
The Argentine team and its superstar, Lionel Messi, have been among the biggest draws at the World Cup, but that was not enough to prevent vacant seats at its quarterfinal on Saturday.By Tariq Panja
Published on : Sun Jul 12 2026
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U.K. Police Make New Arrest in Killing of Ex-Lawmaker
A 28-year-old man was detained on Saturday in connection with the death of Ann Widdecombe, a former Parliament member, the police said. Another man arrested on Friday was later released.By Michael D. Shear
Published on : Sun Jul 12 2026
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Here’s where strikes have taken place in recent days.
By Yan Zhuang, Aaron Boxerman and Zane Irwin
Published on : Sun Jul 12 2026
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