
Iran War Live Updates: U.S. and Iran Agree in Principle to Reopen Strait of Hormuz, U.S. Official Says
The official said Iran had also agreed to dispose of highly enriched uranium, but stressed that a deal had not yet been signed. American and Iranian officials have described the terms differently.Published on : Sun May 24 2026

How a Curious FIFA Boardroom Deal Handed Fox an Astounding Bargain
A decision to stave off litigation between Fox and FIFA turned into a bonanza worth hundreds of millions of dollars in discounted World Cup rights to the broadcaster.By Tariq Panja
Published on : Sun May 24 2026
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Russia Pummels Kyiv in Major Missile and Drone Attack
Buildings rattled in the Ukrainian capital for hours early Sunday. Russia launched an Oreshnik intermediate-range ballistic missile for only the third time in the war.By Andrew E. Kramer
Published on : Sun May 24 2026
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Detroit Once Ruled Canada’s Car Industry. Trump’s Tariffs May End That.
Detroit-based automakers pioneered open trade between Canada and the United States, benefiting both countries. President Trump’s trade war now leaves their future in the country in question.By Ian Austen
Published on : Sun May 24 2026
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CanadaOntario (Canada)United StatesFord Motor CoGeneral MotorsStellantis NVCarney, Mark JTrump, Donald J

Iran Projects Victory in Potential Deal With Washington
Iran’s leaders argue that the possible preliminary agreement has not extracted any major concessions.By Erika Solomon
Published on : Sun May 24 2026
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IranStrait of HormuzVaez, Ali

Fate of War in Lebanon Rests Mostly With Outside Powers
A U.S.-Iran peace deal could calm the conflict in Lebanon between Israel and Hezbollah. But that will depend mainly on what the United States, Iran and Israel decide.By Christina Goldbaum
Published on : Sun May 24 2026
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These Are 5 of the Main Issues to Be Resolved in an Iran-U.S. Peace Deal
President Trump says the U.S. and Iran could be close to a peace deal. The big issues at stake include the fate of Iran’s nuclear program and reopening the Strait of Hormuz.By Amelia Nierenberg
Published on : Sun May 24 2026
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Israeli Leader Says He and Trump Agree on Blocking an Iranian Nuclear Weapon
Analysts said Israel is worried that a potential agreement will not significantly degrade Iran’s nuclear and missile capabilities.By Isabel Kershner
Published on : Sun May 24 2026
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Rubio Says U.S.-India Ties Are Strong, Despite Fury Over Trump’s Actions
In New Delhi, Secretary of State Marco Rubio tried to explain why President Trump has pushed aggressive trade and immigration policies affecting India and Indians in the United States.By Edward Wong
Published on : Sun May 24 2026
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Can Concrete Molds Revive Coral Reefs Ruined by Bombs and Climate Change?
In a devastated section of the Coral Triangle in the Pacific Ocean, a conservation group is trying to build an artificial reef.By Zunaira Saieed and Sirachai Arunrugstichai
Published on : Sun May 24 2026
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Iranian Officials Say Proposed Peace Deal Would End Fighting and Open Strait
Iran has not formally responded to President Trump’s announcement that a peace deal was close. But officials suggested the oil choke point in the Strait of Hormuz could reopen.By Farnaz Fassihi
Published on : Sun May 24 2026
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Britain Preparing for Mission That Could Clear Strait of Hormuz
At Gibraltar, at the tip of Spain, British forces are ready to deploy autonomous mine-hunting equipment if a peace agreement is achieved.By Adam Goldman
Published on : Sat May 23 2026
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A Lull in Fighting Gave Time to Bury Their Dead
In the relative calm of the early days of a cease-fire, there were heart-rending scenes as people exhumed their loved ones from temporary graves and reburied them.By David Guttenfelder and Christina Goldbaum
Published on : Sat May 23 2026
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France Bans Israeli Minister Over Treatment of Detained Flotilla Activists
Itamar Ben-Gvir, the Israeli national security minister, has long drawn criticism for his hard-line statements and harsh policies against Palestinian prisoners.By Aaron Boxerman
Published on : Sat May 23 2026
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Rubio Says Details on Iran Nuclear Program Still to Be Negotiated
The Secretary of State said the United States was prepared to begin those talks if Iran opens the Strait of Hormuz as part of an apparently emerging deal on the war.By Anton Troianovski
Published on : Sun May 24 2026
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At Least 14 Killed in Bombing Attack That Derailed a Train in Pakistan
The explosion was so powerful that several nearby buildings were damaged and a resident 15 miles away was jolted awake by the blast. A separatist group claimed responsibility.By Zia ur-Rehman
Published on : Sun May 24 2026
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Here’s the latest.
By Tyler Pager, Aaron Boxerman, Farnaz Fassihi and Julian Barnes
Published on : Sun May 24 2026
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What to Know About the Potential U.S.-Iran Peace Deal
President Trump said on Saturday that an agreement to end the war was “largely negotiated,” but neither the United States nor Iran released many details of the proposal.By Yan Zhuang
Published on : Sun May 24 2026
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Inside the British Lab Hunting for Dangers Lurking in A.I.
The government’s A.I. Security Institute, staffed by alumni from OpenAI and Google, is becoming a model for countries grappling with A.I.’s emerging risks.By Adam Satariano and Paul Mozur
Published on : Sun May 24 2026
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As Rents Soar, Londoners Turn to Vacant Pubs, Offices and Police Stations
Property guardianship, in which residents live in otherwise vacant buildings, used to be considered edgy. But as the rental market tightens, more people are embracing the arrangement.By Jonathan Wolfe and Alice Zoo For The New York Times
Published on : Sun May 24 2026
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London (England)

Iran Agreed to Give Up Enriched Uranium in Deal Announced by Trump, U.S. Officials Say
Precise details were unclear but the officials said the U.S. demanded a commitment from Iran on uranium as part of any initial agreement.By Julian E. Barnes
Published on : Sun May 24 2026
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Many Questions, Few Details in Latest Iran Peace Proposal
It is too early to tell what exactly Trump and Iran have agreed to, or if they have agreed to much at all.By David E. Sanger
Published on : Sun May 24 2026
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Here’s the latest.
PresidTrump provided few details about the preliminary agreement, which he said was “largely negotiated.”By Aaron Boxerman, Tyler Pager, Farnaz Fassihi and Julian E. Barnes
Published on : Sat May 23 2026
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Israeli Strikes Pummel Lebanon, Killing Medics Amid Fragile Truce
Saturday’s strikes damaged a main hospital in the Lebanese city of Tyre, as funerals for paramedics killed a day earlier were held.By Sarah Chaayto and Abdi Latif Dahir
Published on : Sat May 23 2026
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At 82, Convicted Leader of Deadly Militant Group Is Freed From Prison
The release of Alexandros Giotopoulos was denounced by relatives of people killed by November 17, a Greek far-left group that was active between 1975 and 2002.By Niki Kitsantonis
Published on : Sat May 23 2026
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Iran and U.S. Officials Signal Progress as Cease-Fire Hangs in Balance
As people across the Middle East braced for the possibility of renewed fighting, officials from both sides said there were signs that they were moving closer to an agreement.By Aaron Boxerman, Leily Nikounazar and Adam Rasgon
Published on : Sat May 23 2026
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White House Tells Congo’s Soccer Team to Isolate, Citing Ebola Outbreak
The team, now in Belgium, must isolate there for 21 days or risk being denied permission to come to Houston for the World Cup, an official said.By Claire Moses
Published on : Sat May 23 2026
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Track Changes
It’s a holiday weekend, three days to ease from one seasonal mind-set into the next, even if it feels too soon.By Melissa Kirsch
Published on : Sat May 23 2026
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At the Arctic Games, Canada and Greenland vs. Trump Feels Like Its Own Sport
Geopolitics found its way to the podium in Whitehorse as athletes from the circumpolar North competed in sports as mainstream as hockey and as unusual as the two-foot high kick.By Pat Kane
Published on : Sat May 23 2026
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As Ebola Rages in Countryside, Congo’s Capital Strives to Carry On
Kinshasa residents continue to pack markets, bars and public transportation, despite growing international concern about the spread of the virus.By Justin Makangara and John Eligon
Published on : Sat May 23 2026
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Trump’s Pursuit of a Partnership With China Raises Concerns in India
Secretary of State Marco Rubio has a “gargantuan task” during his visit to Delhi: defuse tensions over President Trump’s anti-India aggression and overtures to China.By Edward Wong
Published on : Sat May 23 2026
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ChinaIndiaRussiaState DepartmentModi, NarendraRubio, MarcoTrump, Donald JXi Jinping

‘A Total Nightmare’: Voices From a Moscow Hit by Ukrainian Drones
Residents who experienced attacks in recent days were shaken deeply by the conflict coming home to the capital region, the seat of the Kremlin’s power.By Valerie Hopkins and Nanna Heitmann
Published on : Sat May 23 2026
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Moscow (Russia)Putin, Vladimir V

Think Urinating on a Jellyfish Sting Is Helpful? Think Again.
Jellyfish myths and misconceptions abound. Here’s how to stay safe this beach season around these gelatinous wonders.By Johnny Diaz
Published on : Sat May 23 2026
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Jellyfish Museum

Xi Calls for All-Out Rescue After Coal Mine Explosion Kills at Least 82 in China
The Chinese leader, Xi Jinping, called for an investigation and emphasized the need to “hold those responsible to account.”By Catie Edmondson
Published on : Sat May 23 2026
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Shanxi Province (China)ChinaXi Jinping

‘Amazon.com of South Korea’ Is New Source of Tension With U.S.
A corporate compliance dispute between South Korea’s government and the online retailer Coupang is testing the resilience of U.S.-South Korean ties.By Choe Sang-Hun and Aaron Krolik
Published on : Sat May 23 2026
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South KoreaCoupang Co LtdBom Kim (1978- )Lee Jae-myungTrump, Donald J

Australia’s ‘Prettiest Street’ Is Grappling With Fame
For many years, Tasman Drive in Gerringong was a secret held by locals. Now residents must coexist with tourists hungry for the perfect shot.By Laura Chung and Matthew Abbott
Published on : Sat May 23 2026
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Their Phones Were Stolen in London. Then the Threats Started.
Tens of thousands of smartphones were reported stolen in the British capital in recent years. For some victims, losing their phone was only the beginning.By Lizzie Dearden and Amelia Nierenberg
Published on : Sat May 23 2026
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Once Trump’s Co-Pilot Against Iran, Netanyahu Is Now a Mere Passenger
A partner in the war, Israel has been largely left out of the peace talks, a humbling setback for its prime minister with significant risks for the country.By David M. Halbfinger and Ronen Bergman
Published on : Sat May 23 2026
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