
Iran War Live Updates: As U.S.-Iran Strikes Risk Dangerous New Phase, Trump Issues More Threats
President Trump said U.S. forces would hit Iran again later Thursday and threatened to take Kharg Island, the heart of Iran’s oil economy. The exchanges of fire this week have raised fears of a return to all-out war.Published on : Thu Jun 11 2026

U.K. Defense Secretary Resigns, in a Blow to Starmer
John Healey unexpectedly announced that he was stepping down, saying Prime Minister Keir Starmer was failing to invest enough money in the British military.By Michael D. Shear
Published on : Thu Jun 11 2026
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Great BritainEuropeLabour Party (Great Britain)Starmer, KeirHealey, John (1960- )

This Is Mexico and Canada’s World Cup, Too. Don’t Expect Unity.
Mexico and Canada have faced significant recent tension in their relations with the United States. But in their historic World Cup bid, the three countries promoted teamwork.By James Wagner
Published on : Thu Jun 11 2026
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CanadaMexicoUnited StatesInternational Federation of Association Football (FIFA)Carney, Mark JInfantino, GianniSheinbaum, ClaudiaTrump, Donald J

Women Who Fled Iran Are to Be Deported to Central African Republic, Lawyers Say
The women are among nearly two dozen people slated to be sent to a country where the U.S. government has advised “Do not travel for any reason.”By Megha Rajagopalan and Hamed Aleaziz
Published on : Thu Jun 11 2026
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Central African RepublicEquatorial GuineaState DepartmentHomeland Security Department

The War in Ukraine Has Now Gone On Longer Than World War I
Parallels between the two wars abound, from the grinding nature of the fighting to the way new technologies reshaped warfare.By Constant Méheut
Published on : Thu Jun 11 2026
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RussiaUkraine

Israel Set to Rapidly Expand West Bank Settlement
In a major push, the government is rushing to place temporary housing at about 60 empty sites in the Israeli-occupied West Bank before national elections this fall.By Isabel Kershner
Published on : Thu Jun 11 2026
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IsraelWest BankSmotrich, Bezalel (1980- )Netanyahu, Benjamin

Toronto Police Officer Is Killed in Operation With U.S. Link
The officer was shot on Thursday while investigating the firing of a gun outside the U.S. consulate in March, the authorities said.By Vjosa Isai
Published on : Thu Jun 11 2026
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CanadaToronto (Ontario)United StatesHoekstra, Peter

In Britain, a Violent Cycle: Hateful Attacks, Right-Wing Agitation and Riots
Two stabbings have fueled violent protests in England and Northern Ireland in the last 10 days, fanned online by right-wing voices. In Britain and across Europe, it’s a grim pattern.By Michael D. Shear
Published on : Thu Jun 11 2026
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Protests Threaten to Disrupt Mexico City’s World Cup Opening Ceremony
Unions and other groups plan to demonstrate at the capital’s World Cup stadium, adding tension as the much-watched event begins.By Maria Abi-Habib, David Shortell and Cyntia Barrera Díaz
Published on : Thu Jun 11 2026
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MexicoMexico City (Mexico)Sheinbaum, Claudia

A Notable Absence at the World Cup: Mexico’s President
President Claudia Sheinbaum of Mexico plans to intentionally skip the entire tournament, breaking a decades-long tradition of sports diplomacy.By Emiliano Rodríguez Mega
Published on : Thu Jun 11 2026
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MexicoMexico City (Mexico)International Federation of Association Football (FIFA)Carney, Mark JSheinbaum, ClaudiaInfantino, GianniTrump, Donald J

Trump Endorsed Colombia’s ‘Tiger’ Candidate. What Do Women Think?
Colombia’s presidential front-runner has sparked a debate about masculinity and machismo. Women’s rights groups see a familiar right-wing playbook.By Annie Correal
Published on : Thu Jun 11 2026
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ColombiaBogota (Colombia)De La Espriella, AbelardoPetro, GustavoTrump, Donald JCepeda, IvanMilei, JavierKast, Jose AntonioBukele, Nayib

Two Men Sentenced to Death for 2015 Bangkok Bombing
A Thai court convicted the men, who are Uyghur, for a terrorist attack at a Hindu shrine that killed 20 and injured dozens more.By Sui-Lee Wee and Muktita Suhartono
Published on : Thu Jun 11 2026
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Bangkok (Thailand)Thailand

A.I. and the Chip Boom: Take a Quiz on New Korean Slang and Memes
What’s a “silicon-collar”? South Korea’s chip industry has been supercharged by the advent of the A.I. age, inspiring a host of new phrases.By Max Kim
Published on : Thu Jun 11 2026
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‘Amazon.com of South Korea’ Is Fined a Record $409 Million
South Korea’s regulatory investigation of Coupang, an e-commerce giant incorporated in the United States, has led to diplomatic tension between Seoul and Washington.By Choe Sang-Hun
Published on : Thu Jun 11 2026
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South KoreaSeoul (South Korea)Bom Kim (1978- )

Refugees’ Numbers Drop, but Many Return to Turmoil at Home, U.N. Says
There were nearly 118 million forcibly displaced people in 2025, slightly fewer than in the previous year, the United Nations refugee agency said.By Nick Cumming-Bruce
Published on : Thu Jun 11 2026
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NOAA Officially Declares El Niño Is Here and Flashing Danger Signs
The shift in global weather patterns threatens to worsen floods and heat waves that were already intensifying because of climate change.By Chico Harlan
Published on : Thu Jun 11 2026
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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Iran’s Attacks on Gulf States Underscore Their Dependence on U.S.
The targeted countries host sprawling American military bases and thousands of personnel at a time when the United States is waging war against Iran.By Vivian Nereim
Published on : Thu Jun 11 2026
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IranSaudi ArabiaBahrainKuwaitPersian Gulf

Can New Fighting Between U.S. and Iran Be Contained?
Analysts saw little prospect of either President Trump or Tehran backing down after days of exchanging fire.By Lara Jakes
Published on : Thu Jun 11 2026
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IranUnited StatesStrait of HormuzTrump, Donald J

The latest U.S. strikes targeted Iran’s ability to control the Strait of Hormuz, an official says.
By Eric Schmitt and Abdi Latif Dahir
Published on : Thu Jun 11 2026
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U.S. Strikes on Ships Off Oman Continue After Deaths of Indian Sailors
Oman’s military has rescued dozens more Indian seafarers from the stricken ships, which the U.S. military said violated its blockade.By Anupreeta Das and Pragati K.B.
Published on : Thu Jun 11 2026
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Gulf of OmanIndiaOmanStrait of HormuzTrump, Donald JModi, Narendra

Ryanair Is Being Investigated for Charging Parents to Sit Next to Their Children
Britain’s competition watchdog will determine whether the airline’s mandatory fee is unfair. The low-cost airline called the investigation “bogus.”By Jonathan Wolfe
Published on : Thu Jun 11 2026
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Here’s the latest.
By Max Bearak, Eric Schmitt, Anupreeta Das and Jonathan Swan
Published on : Thu Jun 11 2026
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U.S. Officials Told Colombia to Cancel President’s Meeting With Mamdani
The State Department canceled President Gustavo Petro’s visa last year after he attended a pro-Palestinian rally in Manhattan. He had planned to attend a forum led by Mayor Mamdani of New York.By Annie Correal, Edward Wong and Jeffery C. Mays
Published on : Thu Jun 11 2026
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ColombiaNew York CityGeneral Assembly (UN)Petro, GustavoMamdani, ZohranRubio, MarcoTrump, Donald J

Analysis of Satellite Image and Videos Suggest Precision U.S. Strikes on Iranian Water Facility
It is unclear if the U.S. intentionally struck the facility or knew what it was. Deliberately targeting civilian infrastructure could constitute a war crime.By Christoph Koettl and Christiaan Triebert
Published on : Thu Jun 11 2026
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IranUnited States Central Command

Hot Cars and Stolen Crypto: A Canadian Teen Pocketed Millions, Prosecutors Say
A case illustrates both the low-hanging opportunities new financial technologies offer to scammers and the downside of speeding in a Rolls-Royce.By Zane Irwin
Published on : Wed Jun 10 2026
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CanadaFlorida

Canada Moves to Ban Social Media Use for Youth Under 16
The country’s previous attempt to get tech companies to shelter young users failed amid heavy criticism from civil liberty groups.By Vjosa Isai
Published on : Wed Jun 10 2026
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CanadaSnap IncTikTok (ByteDance)University of OttawaYouTube.com

FIFA President Tells World Cup Critics to ‘Chill’ About Concerns
With the World Cup facing growing crises, Gianni Infantino, the FIFA president, struck a defiant tone on the eve of the competition’s start.By Tariq Panja
Published on : Wed Jun 10 2026
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International Federation of Association Football (FIFA)Infantino, Gianni

Australia’s Social Media Ban Is Floundering. Can It Still Help Younger Kids?
Six months in, many teens are already back on platforms they were supposed to be blocked from. The ban’s benefits may fall to the next generation.By Victoria Kim
Published on : Wed Jun 10 2026
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AustraliaTikTok (ByteDance)Snap Inc

Britain Is Weighing a Social Media Ban for Children. How Did It Get Here?
Months after Australia banned social media for everyone under 16, the British government is considering new policies to keep children safe online.By Megan Specia
Published on : Wed Jun 10 2026
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Great BritainAustraliaLabour Party (Great Britain)Starmer, Keir

Trump’s ‘Secret Mission’ to Ferry Oil Past Iran Was Widely Disclosed
A U.S. military official said the president’s seemingly dramatic announcement on Wednesday referred to a previously reported effort to shepherd commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz.By Eric Schmitt and Jonathan Swan
Published on : Wed Jun 10 2026
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Strait of HormuzIranTrump, Donald J

A Very Different World Cup
With a host country actively at war with a participating nation, this year’s tournament is set to be unlike any other.By Katrin Bennhold
Published on : Wed Jun 10 2026
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Dadu (Pakistan)Ballerina Farm LLCNeeleman, Hannah

U.S. Strikes Iran for Second Day, as War Heats Back Up
President Trump said that the Iranians were taking “too long to negotiate” a deal to end the conflict launched by the United States and Israel four months ago.By Lara Jakes, Max Bearak, Jonathan Swan and Michael Levenson
Published on : Wed Jun 10 2026
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IranGulf of OmanStrait of HormuzGuterres, Antonio