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Iran War Live Updates: Israel Trades Strikes With Hezbollah, Leaving New Cease-Fire With Lebanon in Doubt

Hezbollah’s Fiber-Optic Drones Expose Cracks in Israeli Defenses

Israeli soldiers reacting to drones near the Israel-Lebanon border on Monday.

Ireland, Seen as a Weak Link in Europe’s Defense, Is Trying to Bulk Up

Amid War, Iran’s Soccer Leader Works to Get His Team to the World Cup

Mehdi Taj being interviewed by a reporter in Tehran last month. Mr. Taj said mixed messages from Washington had created confusion over Iran’s participation in the World Cup.

Can Abelardo De La Espriella, a U.S. Citizen, Become Colombia’s President?

Abelardo De La Espriella with his ballot after voting in the first round of the presidential election in Barranquilla, Colombia, on Sunday.

Fighting in Somalia’s Capital, Mogadishu: What’s Happening and Why It Matters

Government forces patrolling on Thursday in a district of Mogadishu, the capital of Somalia.

Priest’s Ebola Death Stirs Fear and Doubt in Congolese Town

Marjane Satrapi, the Author of ‘Persepolis,’ Dies at 56

Marjane Satrapi in 2023. She was one of the best-known exponents of a form of graphic novel that combined political history and memoir.

Four New Zealand Lawmakers Banned From China After Taiwan Trip

Vice President Bi-khim Hsiao of Taiwan, in red, posing for a group photo with, from left to right, the New Zealand lawmakers Laura McClure, Maureen Pugh, Duncan Webb and David Wilson at the presidential office in Taipei, Taiwan, in May.

Colombia’s Yellow World Cup Jersey, Once a Symbol of Unity, Becomes a Political Statement

Supporters of Abelardo De La Espriella wearing national soccer jerseys at a rally in Medellín on May 24.

South Korea’s Governing Democratic Party Sweeps Local Elections but Faces Setback in Seoul Mayor’s Race

Democratic Party members and lawmakers, gathered at the National Assembly in Seoul on Wednesday, cheered after exit polls predicted a decisive win for the party in local elections.

Ukraine Strikes St. Petersburg on First Day of a Marquee Putin Event

Smoke rising from the port of St. Petersburg, Russia, on Wednesday. Ukraine has been expanding a campaign of long-range strikes aimed at inflicting economic damage on Russia.

Protests in UK Over Henry Nowak Murder Case Turn Violent, as Leaders Urge Calm

Protesters and riot police officers in Southampton, a city in southern England, on Tuesday night.

Tracking the Rising Death Toll From U.S. Boat Strikes

Here’s the latest.

Urban Light Pollution Might Be Worsening Allergies

A study found that trees in cities with brighter lights start producing pollen earlier in the spring and finish later in the fall, adding up to 130 days per year to the allergy season.

Israel and Lebanon Renew Cease-Fire, Calling for Evacuation of Hezbollah Operatives

Daniel Holler, the State Department chief of staff, speaking during a meeting between Israeli and Lebanese delegations in Washington on Wednesday.

Israel’s High Court Rejects Ban on Red Cross Visits for Palestinian Prisoners

Members of the Red Cross in Gaza last year.

Trump Says Iran War Is ‘Not a Big Thing’ for U.S.

President Trump at the Oval Office on Wednesday.

Trump Agitates Brazil’s Politics, Again

Flávio Bolsonaro in Brasília following his meeting with President Trump at the White House.

Africans Exploring Africa

Four Immigrant Workers Burned to Death in Italy

Surveillance footage showed two people dousing a van with fuel and blocking the doors as the vehicle and its passengers burned in Calabria, Italy, on Monday.

Iranian Drone and Missile Barrage Against Kuwait Inflames Regional Tensions

A photograph released by Kuwaiti state media showed officials inspecting damage in a terminal at Kuwait International Airport after an attack on Wednesday.

Travelers Bound for the U.K. Hit a Roadblock: Electronic Authorization System Is Down

Some ticketed passengers have not been able to board flights bound for Britain because the electronic authorization system has been down.

As Ebola Outbreak Widens, Trump Has Yet to Outline a Plan

Health workers wearing protective equipment walk through the isolation ward of a newly established Ebola treatment center in Ituri Province, in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Unusual Greenpeace Lawsuit May Proceed, Dutch Court Says

Demonstrators against the Dakota Access Pipeline in North Dakota in 2016. The lawsuits are centered on Greenpeace’s involvement in the protests.

Alex Younger, Former Head of Britain’s MI6, Dies at 62

Alex Younger in 2018. He sought to demystify the work of MI6 and to broaden recruitment by an organization associated with fictional spies like James Bond.

Trump Administration Turns to a New Rationale to Justify Old Tariffs

On Tuesday, the Trump administration announced a tariff of 10 percent to 12.5 percent on 59 countries and the 27-member European Union.

Trump Confirms He Called Netanyahu ‘Crazy’ and Hopes to Meet Iran’s Supreme Leader

President Trump at the White House last week.

Attack on Kuwait Airport Further Upends Mideast Travel Amid U.S.-Iran Conflict

Terminal 1 at Kuwait International Airport on Monday. Kuwait’s army said the terminal was damaged in an Iranian attack early Wednesday.

Navy Helicopter Crash Kills Three in Britain

The site of a Royal Navy helicopter crash in Sourton Down, near Okehampton, England, on Wednesday.

A Death at the Epicenter of Ebola

Here’s where U.S. troops are stationed in the Gulf.

Attacks on Kuwait and Bahrain Add Further Strain to U.S.-Iran Cease-Fire

Damage at Kuwait International Airport on Wednesday, in a still image obtained from a social media video that was verified by The New York Times.

Fire at a New Delhi Hotel Kills at Least 21

Fighting the flames in New Delhi on Wednesday. The city’s fire department said that more than 40 people had been rescued from the building, which was in a residential area in the southern part of the capital.

Ukraine’s Daily Moment of Silence

Here’s the latest.

For Dubai’s Migrants, War Is One More Worry in Super Stressed Lives

Laxmi Parekh has been running mental health workshops for Dubai’s migrant workers the past two years. Recently, she has incorporated the regional conflict into her lessons.

Trump Endorses Abelardo De La Espriella, Right-Wing Presidential Candidate in Colombia

Abelardo De La Espriella at his closing rally in Medellín, Colombia. He gave campaign speeches from a bulletproof booth.

War Games and Warnings on Strait of Hormuz Went Unheeded by Trump

Iran’s control of the Strait of Hormuz has become a huge source of leverage in negotiations with President Trump.

U.S. Treasury Imposes Sanctions on Iran’s Biggest Crypto Exchange

The Treasury Department announced sanctions on Iran’s largest cryptocurrency exchange and others.

Hezbollah’s Drones

Rubble from an Israeli strike carried out last week in Tyre, Lebanon, yesterday.

What to Know About South Korea’s Elections

South Korean election officials carrying boxes containing ballots during elections in Seoul, South Korea, on Wednesday.

Toddler Dies After Bouncy Castle Is Lofted by Harsh Winds in Montreal

Murder of Henry Nowak, Who Was Handcuffed by Police While Dying, Fuels Outrage in UK

People gathering outside a police station in Southampton, England, to protest the death of Henry Nowak on Tuesday.

Protests Grow in Albania Over Kushner-Linked Project

Crowds gathered in Tirana, the capital of Albania, on Monday to protest a planned tourist resort along the Adriatic Sea.

Trump Again Refers to Canada as the ‘51st State’ Hours Before Trade Talks

Dominic LeBlanc, Canada’s minister in charge of trade, is scheduled to meet with Jamieson Greer, the United States Trade Representative, in Washington on Tuesday.

Steph Curry and Li-Ning: What to Know About N.B.A. Star’s Deal With Chinese Sneaker Company

Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors during an April N.B.A. game.

Netanyahu’s Critics Accuse Him of Running Israel as a U.S. ‘Vassal State’

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel has faced criticism from his opponents after he appeared to call off an attack on Hezbollah in the Lebanese capital.

Iran Reveals 3-Day Funeral Plan for Ayatollah Khamenei, After Long Delay

A photo released by the Office of the former Iranian supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khameini, in 2025.

‘La La Land’ Orchestral Performance Saved by Keyboardist in the Audience

Lebanon Endures Threats, Diplomacy and Whiplash as Others Decide Its Fate

Inside a damaged hospital at the site of an Israeli strike in Tyre, Lebanon, on Tuesday.

Carney Says Canada Faces a ‘Crisis of Antisemitism’

Prime Minister Mark Carney of Canada speaking at Holy Blossom Temple in Toronto on Monday.

Battling a Deadly Ebola Outbreak in Eastern Congo

U.S. Ebola Unit Plans in Kenya, Subject of Protests, Suffers New Setback From Court Ruling

Demonstrators in Nanyuki, Kenya, on Monday, protesting plans to create an Ebola quarantine center for Americans.

Bombs Raining Down on Ukraine Can’t Hide Signs of Russia’s Faltering War

Smoke rising from buildings in Kyiv on Tuesday, after a Russian missile and drone attack.

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