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The Long Journey From the Strait of Hormuz to the Gas Tank
Even if the Strait of Hormuz reopened today, oil would still take more than a month to reach consumers. The economic shock from the Iran war could take far longer to ease.By Agnes Chang and Pablo Robles
Published on : Thu May 07 2026
worldmiddleeast
Strait of Hormuz
German Leaders Clash With Spy Chiefs Over Domestic Threat From Iran
Intelligence agents have privately warned of the potential of hybrid attacks from Iran-linked groups. But political leaders, including Chancellor Friedrich Merz, have publicly played down the risk.By Jim Tankersley, Philip Kaleta and Christopher F. Schuetze
Published on : Thu May 07 2026
worldeurope
GermanyMerz, FriedrichDobrindt, Alexander (1970- )
‘A Total Collapse’: Elections May Expose Britain’s Fraying Political System
Polls predict historic losses for Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s Labour Party on Thursday as anti-immigrant Reform U.K. makes gains, and a new era of multiparty politics takes shape.By Michael D. Shear and Stephen Castle
Published on : Thu May 07 2026
worldeurope
Great BritainScotlandWalesEnglandLabour Party (Great Britain)Reform UK (British Political Party)Scottish National PartyPlaid Cymru (Welsh Political Party)Conservative Party (Great Britain)Starmer, KeirFarage, Nigel (1964- )
Trump to Host Brazil’s Leader After Months of Ups and Downs
President Trump and President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, who have had a rocky relationship, will meet on Thursday for talks on security, trade and critical minerals.By Adam B. Ellick
Published on : Thu May 07 2026
worldamericas
BrazilUnited StatesBolsonaro, FlavioBolsonaro, Jair (1955- )Da Silva, Luiz Inacio LulaTrump, Donald J
Australian Women and Children Linked to Islamic State Fighters Return Home
Four women and nine children arrived in Australia from detention camps in northeast Syria after a yearslong controversy over their fate.By Victoria Kim and Laura Chung
Published on : Thu May 07 2026
worldasia
AustraliaRoj Detention Camp (Syria)SyriaHuman Rights WatchSave the ChildrenIslamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS)Albanese, Anthony (1963- )
Starmer Faces a Major Test in a Set of U.K. Elections: What to Know
Local elections in England, and parliamentary elections in Scotland and Wales, take place on Thursday. The governing Labour Party is expected to do very badly.By Stephen Castle
Published on : Thu May 07 2026
worldeurope
Great BritainEnglandScotlandWalesLondon (England)Conservative Party (Great Britain)Labour Party (Great Britain)Liberal Democrats (Great Britain)Plaid Cymru (Welsh Political Party)Reform UK (British Political Party)Scottish National PartyStarmer, Keir
Hantavirus Patients Land in Amsterdam With More Cruise Ship Evacuations Planned
Three people with possible symptoms of the disease were evacuated on Wednesday morning from the MV Hondius before it headed to the Canary Islands.By Claire Moses, Aimee Ortiz and Rylee Kirk
Published on : Wed May 06 2026
world
Canary IslandsSouth AfricaCape VerdeOceanwide Expeditions BV
World Cup or Bust: Going Into Debt, Sleeping 10 to a Room and Layovers for Days
Dynamic ticket pricing has made this year’s tournament the most expensive in history, pushing Argentine fans to extremes.By Tariq Panja, Emma Bubola, Lucía Cholakian Herrera and Sarah Pabst
Published on : Wed May 06 2026
worldamericas
ArgentinaBuenos Aires (Argentina)International Federation of Association Football (FIFA)Messi, Lionel
Iran’s Oil Sector and Economy Are Under Pressure as U.S. Blockade Bites
Tehran says it can endure the pain, but its oil may soon have nowhere to go.By Farnaz Fassihi
Published on : Wed May 06 2026
worldmiddleeast
Iran
Reclaiming the Name of the Black Hero Who Inspired ‘Uncle Tom’s Cabin’
After 42 years of slavery, Josiah Henson escaped to Canada, where he wrote a memoir, founded a school and led others to freedom. But his home long bore the name “Uncle Tom,” to the offense of many.By Ian Austen and Ian Willms
Published on : Wed May 06 2026
worldcanada
Ontario (Canada)CanadaStowe, Harriet Beecher
Leo XIV Is the First Pope From the U.S. He’s Making That an Asset.
A year into his papacy, Leo has shown a readiness to challenge Washington, defying any concerns about the election of an American pontiff.By Motoko Rich and Elizabeth Dias
Published on : Wed May 06 2026
worldeurope
EuropeUnited StatesRoman Catholic ChurchLeo XIV
The Ultimate ‘It’ Spot in Caracas? A Marriott That’s Seen Better Days.
The J.W. Marriott in Venezuela’s capital is suddenly awash in U.S. diplomats, spies and fortune seekers, showcasing changes in the country.By Simon Romero and Todd Heisler
Published on : Wed May 06 2026
worldamericas
Caracas (Venezuela)VenezuelaJW Marriott (Austin, Tex, Hotel)
In Talks With Iran, China Calls for Opening of Strait of Hormuz
China’s top diplomat also warned against the restarting of hostilities as he met with Iran’s foreign minister. The U.S. has urged China to pressure Iran to reopen the waterway.By Chris Buckley
Published on : Wed May 06 2026
worldasia
United States NavyAraghchi, AbbasRubio, MarcoWang YiXi Jinping
In Romania, Living With Weapons of War Spilling Into NATO Territory
Four years of battle in Ukraine is taking a toll on neighboring Romanians. Even if the war has not crossed the border, drones have done so.By Lara Jakes and Andrada Lautaru
Published on : Wed May 06 2026
worldeurope
RomaniaRussiaUkraineNorth Atlantic Treaty Organization
World in Waiting Game Over Iran Peace Proposal Response
An Iranian official said that Tehran would convey its reply through Pakistan, a key mediator. Another Iranian official earlier dismissed a reported proposal to end the war as a “list of American wishes.”By Qasim Nauman and Leo Sands
Published on : Thu May 07 2026
worldmiddleeast
IranTrump, Donald J
They Never Knew a World Before Smartphones. Could They Survive Without Them?
For three weeks, thousands of children in Europe went without social media or their smartphones, or both. This is the diary of their digital detox.By Valeriya Safronova
Published on : Thu May 07 2026
worldeurope
AustriaEurope
Voters Exposed the Limits of China’s Cozy Ties to Orban
Beijing depended on Hungary’s outgoing leader, Viktor Orban, to gain a toehold in Europe. A giant battery factory proved a step too far.By Andrew Higgins and Lili Rutai
Published on : Thu May 07 2026
worldeurope
Budapest (Hungary)EuropeHungaryContemporary Amperex Technology LtdEuropean UnionFidesz PartyMercedes-BenzTisza (Hungarian Political Party)Magyar, PeterOrban, ViktorTrump, Donald JVucic, Aleksandar
Watercraft Slams Into Gray Whale Near Vancouver, Injuring Driver
The whale appeared to be unharmed by the collision, which was captured on video.By John S.W. MacDonald
Published on : Thu May 07 2026
worldcanada
British Columbia (Canada)Vancouver (British Columbia)Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Health Authorities Monitor Hantavirus Cruise Passengers in United States
People in at least three states are being monitored after being on the ship. None have shown symptoms, officials said.By Rylee Kirk and Nina Agrawal
Published on : Thu May 07 2026
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CaliforniaGeorgiaNetherlandsUnited StatesCenters for Disease Control and PreventionOceanwide Expeditions BVPublic Health Department (Calif)World Health Organization
Air-Conditioning Is in Short Supply as Asia Swelters
From classrooms to crowded buses, people across South and Southeast Asia are adjusting to life with less cooling — or none at all — as the war in Iran drives an energy crunch.By Francesca Regalado, Muktita Suhartono and Saif Hasnat
Published on : Wed May 06 2026
worldasia
Bangkok (Thailand)Dhaka (Bangladesh)BangladeshFar East, South and Southeast Asia and Pacific AreasManila (Philippines)Philippines
The Iran War and Angry Voters
Economic pain is pushing many Europeans to the nationalist right. Local elections in Britain should give clues about how many.By Katrin Bennhold
Published on : Wed May 06 2026
world
EuropeGreat BritainLebanonSouth KoreaLG GroupStarmer, Keir
Iran Says It Is Reviewing a U.S. Proposal to End the War
Nothing was disclosed about the peace plan, and there were conflicting signals from the Iranians about how seriously they were taking it.By Leo Sands, Qasim Nauman, Mark Landler and Michael Levenson
Published on : Wed May 06 2026
worldmiddleeast
IranWashington (DC)Trump, Donald J
New Study Shows Risks of Amazon Deforestation. And Rewards of Protection.
Researchers examined the combined effects of tree loss and global warming in an effort to better understand how and when an ecosystem collapse could unfold.By Sachi Kitajima Mulkey
Published on : Wed May 06 2026
climate
Amazon JungleBrazilNature (Journal)
Macron Wants U.S. and Iran to Open Strait While They Negotiate
Emmanuel Macron, the French president, hopes the Strait of Hormuz can reopen even before the U.S.-Iran war formally ends. His plan has many pitfalls.By Mark Landler
Published on : Wed May 06 2026
worldmiddleeast
FranceIranStrait of HormuzMacron, Emmanuel (1977- )
Here’s the latest.
By Leo Sands, Erica L. Green and Caroline Houck
Published on : Wed May 06 2026
worldmiddleeast
Ted Turner, Creator of CNN and the 24-Hour News Cycle, Dies at 87
As one of the most important figures in media history, he oversaw a vast cable empire of news, sports and entertainment channels.By Jonathan Kandell
Published on : Wed May 06 2026
businessmedia
MontanaAtlanta BravesCNNTurner, TedFonda, Jane
Why Gasoline Prices Vary So Much by State, County and City
Shipping, taxes, competition and environmental regulations all play a part in the cost of gasoline. That can lead to stark differences in pump prices.By Emmett Lindner
Published on : Wed May 06 2026
businessenergy-environment
AlaskaCaliforniaFloridaTexasLouisiana
Trump’s U-turn and hopes of a deal ease tensions in energy markets.
By Qasim Nauman and Erica L. Green
Published on : Wed May 06 2026
worldmiddleeast
Khaled Sabsabi’s Rocky Road From Australia to the Biennale
The Lebanese-Australian artist almost lost his Venice Biennale commission after he was accused of supporting terrorism. Reinstated, he is arriving in Venice showing not one but two works.By Will Higginbotham
Published on : Wed May 06 2026
artsdesign
AustraliaLebanonSabsabi, KhaledNasrallah, Hassan
Japan’s New Leader Tours Asia, Pitching Stability in Troubled Times
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is attempting to raise Japan’s profile at a time when China’s clout is rising and doubts about the United States are spreading.By Javier C. Hernández
Published on : Wed May 06 2026
worldasia
JapanAustraliaVietnamFar East, South and Southeast Asia and Pacific AreasChinaTakaichi, SanaeTrump, Donald J
White House Insists Iran War Is Over, Even While Missiles Fly
The White House is turning to rhetorical leaps as President Trump tries to put the biggest political crisis of his presidency behind him.By David E. Sanger
Published on : Wed May 06 2026
uspolitics
IranStrait of HormuzMiddle EastState DepartmentRubio, MarcoTrump, Donald J
Hantavirus Outbreaks Are Rare, but They Aren’t Going Away and There’s No Cure
Since the family of rodent-borne infections were identified in the 1950s, they have turned up all over the world.By Adeel Hassan
Published on : Tue May 05 2026
health
Deadly Russian Strikes Rip Into Ukrainian Cities
At least 12 people were killed in Zaporizhzhia, one of the highest tolls from a single attack so far this year. The cities of Dnipro and Kramatorsk were also attacked.By Cassandra Vinograd
Published on : Tue May 05 2026
worldeurope
RussiaUkraineZaporizhzhia (Ukraine)Dnipro (Ukraine)Kramatorsk (Ukraine)Zelensky, VolodymyrPutin, Vladimir V
