
After Months of War, Iranians Sink Into Disillusionment and Despair
An imploding economy is causing hopelessness among both pro- and anti-government Iranians. And for those who wished for regime change, the letdown is palpable.By Farnaz Fassihi
Published on : Sun Jun 07 2026
worldmiddleeast
IranAhmadinejad, MahmoudKhamenei, AliKhamenei, Mojtaba (1969- )Trump, Donald J

Member of Neo-Nazi Party Reaches Mayoral Runoff in German Town
Since the fall of the Third Reich, German voters have shunned mayoral candidates from neo-Nazi parties. That could change on Sunday in a small town in the country’s east.By Christopher F. Schuetze
Published on : Sun Jun 07 2026
worldeurope
GermanyNational Democratic Party (Germany)Alternative for Germany

Ukraine Turns to Europe as U.S. Steps Back as Mediator in Peace Talks
President Volodymyr Zelensky traveled to London to meet with the leaders of Britain, Germany and France, whom he said could be negotiators in talks with Russia.By Constant Méheut
Published on : Sun Jun 07 2026
worldeurope
EuropeGreat BritainKyiv (Ukraine)London (England)UkraineEuropean UnionDraghi, MarioMerkel, AngelaPutin, Vladimir VRubio, MarcoZelensky, Volodymyr

In Peru’s Runoff, the Right Seeks to Gain in Latin America
Facing a surge in violence, voters will choose between a newly moderated left and a right-wing candidate representing an autocrat’s divisive legacy.By Genevieve Glatsky
Published on : Sun Jun 07 2026
worldamericas
PeruSanchez, Roberto (1969- )Fujimori, Alberto K

Israel Bombs Beirut Outskirts as Fighting With Hezbollah Escalates
The Trump administration has pushed for a cease-fire, bringing Israeli and Lebanese officials together for talks in Washington. But so far, Hezbollah has rejected the truce.By Aaron Boxerman
Published on : Sun Jun 07 2026
worldmiddleeast
Beirut (Lebanon)Dahiya (Lebanon)IsraelLebanonHezbollah

Mexico City’s Airport Got a Makeover for the World Cup. What Happens After?
The nearly 100-year-old airport has undergone a rapid $500 million renovation. But experts say it’s not enough.By James Wagner and Luis Antonio Rojas
Published on : Sun Jun 07 2026
worldamericas
Mexico City (Mexico)MexicoFelipe Angeles International Airport (Zumpango, Mexico)Sheinbaum, ClaudiaLopez Obrador, Andres Manuel

Arab Gunman Kills One in Attack on Central Israel
The assailant, an Arab citizen of Israel, was killed. Hamas, the Palestinian militant group, praised the shooting, but it did not claim responsibility.By Isabel Kershner
Published on : Sun Jun 07 2026
worldmiddleeast
Israel

Can the N.F.L. Win Fans in South Korea With Flag Football?
The inclusion of flag football in the next Olympic Games has spurred optimism about the prospects of American football in South Korea, where it has languished for decades.By Max Kim and Chang W. Lee
Published on : Sun Jun 07 2026
worldasia
Los Angeles (Calif)South KoreaSeoul (South Korea)National Football LeagueYonsei UniversityLos Angeles RamsMurray, Kyler (1997- )

These Young Leaders Inspired a Continent. Then Came the Breakup.
The two men became president and prime minister by defeating the political old guard in Senegal. Now they are fighting each other.By Saikou Jammeh and Ruth Maclean
Published on : Sat Jun 06 2026
worldafrica
SenegalInternational Monetary FundFaye, Bassirou DiomayeSonko, Ousmane

This Debt Collector Is the Devil
Got a debt to collect in Venezuela’s capital? Dr. Diablo and his pitchfork-wielding posse use public humiliation to pressure people into paying up.By Simon Romero and Adriana Loureiro Fernandez
Published on : Sat Jun 06 2026
worldamericas
Caracas (Venezuela)Venezuela

Pope Leo, After Taking on Trump and A.I., Prepares for New Duels in Spain
Leo arrived in Spain on Saturday for a weeklong visit in which he will meet with migrants and may come under fire from Vox, Spain’s far-right party.By Jason Horowitz
Published on : Sat Jun 06 2026
worldeurope
SpainRoman Catholic ChurchVox (Spanish Political Party)Leo XIVFrancisSanchez Perez-Castejon, Pedro (1972- )Abascal, Santiago

Ukraine Strikes St. Petersburg in Long-Range Drone Attack
It was the second such attack in days and came just hours after President Vladimir V. Putin spoke at an economic forum in the city.By Neil MacFarquhar
Published on : Sat Jun 06 2026
worldeurope
St Petersburg (Russia)UkraineRussiaZelensky, VolodymyrPutin, Vladimir V

Infant Killed as Israeli Military Fires on Car in West Bank, Palestinian Officials Say
Israel’s military said a soldier opened fire after Israeli troops “perceived a vehicle accelerating toward them.” The baby’s grandmother, who was in the car, disputed that account.By Aaron Boxerman
Published on : Sat Jun 06 2026
worldmiddleeast
Hebron (West Bank)West BankIsrael

A Viral Gen-Z Protest Movement Draws Thousands to India’s Capital
The Cockroach Janta Party started as a joke, but it quickly became a way for many Indians to express their frustration with the system.By Anupreeta Das and Suhasini Raj
Published on : Sat Jun 06 2026
worldasia
IndiaCockroach Janta Party (India)Dipke, Abhijeet

Map: 5.2-Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Greece
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 : Sun Jun 07 2026
world
Greece

Trump Says Iran Has Made a ‘Big’ Nuclear Promise. It Isn’t New.
President Trump’s boasts of securing a commitment from Iranian leaders not to develop a nuclear weapon have puzzled nuclear experts who note that Tehran has made that pledge for more than 50 years.By Michael Crowley
Published on : Sun Jun 07 2026
uspolitics
IranTrump, Donald J

Americans Love Soccer Stars Who Aren’t Made in America
The United States has gone wild over foreign-born players on several occasions. Now the largest World Cup ever is arriving.By Emmanuel Morgan
Published on : Sun Jun 07 2026
arts
United StatesInter Miami (Soccer Team)Los Angeles Galaxy (Soccer Team)New York Cosmos (Soccer Team)Beckham, DavidMessi, LionelPele (1940- )

Despite Protest, Ye Takes the Stage for Thousands of European Fans
Nearly 40,000 fans came out to hear the rapper formerly known as Kanye West in the Netherlands on Saturday, even as other European countries had canceled his concerts.By Claire Moses
Published on : Sat Jun 06 2026
artsmusic
Arnhem (Netherlands)West, Kanye

Bernadette Chirac, Formidable Ex-First Lady of France, Dies at 93
Long seen as the cool, coifed wife of the president, she emerged as a political player in her own right, as well as a relentless champion of charities.By Trip Gabriel
Published on : Sat Jun 06 2026
worldeurope
FranceChirac, BernadetteChirac, Jacques

C.I.A. Officer Found With Gold Bars Said to Have Created Fake Spy Program
A federal judge has ruled that David Rush, the C.I.A. employee, must remain in detention. U.S. officials say Mr. Rush funneled millions in federal funds to himself.By Julian E. Barnes and Edward Wong
Published on : Sat Jun 06 2026
uspolitics
Central Intelligence AgencyRush, David J

Pentagon Sees Growing Espionage Threat From Israel
The Defense Department has increased the counterintelligence threat assessment to its highest level, and Israel is believed to have eavesdropped on American negotiations with Iran.By Julian E. Barnes and Eric Schmitt
Published on : Sat Jun 06 2026
uspolitics
IsraelDefense DepartmentDefense Intelligence AgencyShin BetTrump, Donald JWitkoff, StevenColby, Elbridge ANetanyahu, Benjamin

Israeli Strike Kills 3 Lebanese Soldiers, Days After Truce Was Signed
Israel invaded Lebanon and occupied parts of the country to fight Hezbollah, an Iran-backed armed group, but its military offensive has drawn in others.By Euan Ward
Published on : Sat Jun 06 2026
worldmiddleeast
LebanonIsraelNabatieh (Lebanon)Hezbollah

Balancing Act
The tension between sticking to what we know and seeking out new experiences is one of comfort versus novelty. How can we have both?By Melissa Kirsch
Published on : Sat Jun 06 2026
briefing
Berlin, IsaiahViotti, Marina

The World Cup Comes to Canada. But Does Anyone Care?
Staggering ticket prices and lackluster matches have left thousands of seats in Toronto and Vancouver unsold just days before the tournament kicks off.By Shawna Richer
Published on : Sat Jun 06 2026
worldcanada
CanadaToronto (Ontario)Vancouver (British Columbia)North AmericaUnited StatesInternational Federation of Association Football (FIFA)TSN (The Sports Network)Trump, Donald J

As Ebola Spreads in East Africa, Will China Step Up?
China is well positioned to help stop the deadly virus, and could move into a gap left by U.S. retreat.By Lily Kuo and Stephanie Nolen
Published on : Sat Jun 06 2026
worldasia
AfricaCongo, Democratic Republic of (Congo-Kinshasa)

The World Has Learned From the Last Ebola Outbreak, but Gaps Remain
The vaccine development process and coordination between health organizations have improved since a devastating 2014-2016 outbreak.By Stephanie Nolen
Published on : Sat Jun 06 2026
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AfricaCongo, Democratic Republic of (Congo-Kinshasa)Africa Centers for Disease Control and PreventionWorld Health OrganizationUnited States Agency for International Development

What Visual Evidence Tells Us About Israel’s Use of White Phosphorus in Lebanon
Videos collected by The Times shows how the Israeli military has deployed a munition that can be extremely harmful over populated areas in Lebanon.By Sanjana Varghese
Published on : Sat Jun 06 2026
worldmiddleeast
Lebanon

Laboring Under Delhi’s Harsh Heat, Workers Must Choose Health or Wages
Severe heat waves have been hitting India since April, forcing many of the country’s essential workers to make tough decisions.By Pragati K.B., Anupreeta Das and Anindito Mukherjee
Published on : Sat Jun 06 2026
worldasia
New Delhi (India)

Mali’s Generals Promised to Bring Peace. Things Are Now Much Worse.
Jihadists have nearly tripled their attacks on urban areas. Analysts fear an extended standoff could lead to many more civilian deaths.By Ruth Maclean
Published on : Sat Jun 06 2026
worldafrica
AfricaBamako (Mali)MaliSahel (Africa)RussiaGoita, Assimi

Iran’s Soccer Team Allowed Into U.S. for World Cup, but Many Staff Denied
After months of doubts over their participation, Iran’s players have received visas for the United States just days before the World Cup begins.By Tariq Panja
Published on : Fri Jun 05 2026
worldmiddleeast
IranUnited StatesInternational Federation of Association Football (FIFA)Taj, Mehdi

Pamela Hicks, Lady-in-Waiting to Elizabeth II of Britain, Dies at 97
The queen’s third cousin, she was a bridesmaid at the royal wedding in 1947, and witnessed firsthand pivotal moments in British history.By Alan Cowell
Published on : Fri Jun 05 2026
worldeurope
Great BritainHicks, Pamela (1929-2026)Elizabeth II, Queen of Great Britain

A Sherpa Survived 6 Days Alone on Everest. His Family Says He Was Abandoned.
Dawa Sherpa, 57, was found alive on Thursday, nearly a week after he was last seen on the mountain. His wife says more could have been done to find him sooner.By Isabella Kwai and Binod Ghimire
Published on : Fri Jun 05 2026
worldasia
Mount Everest

France Investigates Israeli Treatment of Pro-Palestinian Activists
Activists who were detained with a flotilla trying to reach the Gaza Strip have said they were abused while in Israel’s custody. Israeli authorities have denied mistreating them.By Alan Yuhas
Published on : Fri Jun 05 2026
worldeurope
FranceGaza StripIsraelGlobal Sumud Flotilla (Nonprofit)Ben-Gvir, ItamarBarrot, Jean-Noel

A Question Swirling Around Putin’s Big Conference: Could the War End?
At the St. Petersburg economic forum, business and political elites said Russia faced a choice of halting the conflict or sacrificing more. Vladimir Putin seemed to signal more war.By Ivan Nechepurenko
Published on : Fri Jun 05 2026
worldeurope
Putin, Vladimir VDmitriev, Kirill A (1975- )Zelensky, Volodymyr

Norway’s Crown Princess Is Placed on Lung Transplant List
News of Crown Princess Mette-Marit’s worsening condition comes as a number of scandals have plunged the royal family into a deep crisis.By Henrik Pryser Libell and Jonathan Wolfe
Published on : Fri Jun 05 2026
worldeurope
NorwayMette-Marit, Crown Princess of NorwayBorg Hoiby, Marius

Russian Satellites Have Been Jamming GPS Signals Across Europe, Scientists Say
Scientists and U.S. military briefers have linked short, widespread interference incidents to Russia, revealing vulnerabilities in a technology essential to everyday society.By Riley Mellen and Eric Schmitt
Published on : Fri Jun 05 2026
worldeurope
EuropeUnited StatesEuropean UnionUnited States Air Force

Hopes of Lebanon Cease-Fire Falter as Israel and Hezbollah Fight On
The U.S.-brokered agreement requires Hezbollah, which Iran backs, to stop firing first. But the group, not party to the talks, rejected the conditions as a virtual surrender.By Euan Ward
Published on : Fri Jun 05 2026
worldmiddleeast
LebanonIsraelHezbollah