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Under a Drone-Swarmed Sky: Surviving in Eastern Ukraine

An artillery unit of the 28th Mechanized Separate Brigade preparing to fire an M109 howitzer on Russian positions, on the outskirts of Kostiantynivka, eastern Ukraine.

Israelis Set a Palestinian Village Ablaze in West Bank Attack

The family of Murshid Hamayel at his wake on Friday. Palestinian officials said that Mr. Hamayel was killed in clashes with the Israeli military in Kafr Malik.

Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra Suspended Amid Cambodia Dispute

Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra of Thailand after a cabinet meeting in Bangkok on Tuesday.

How the Hottest Place in India Survives

Farmers getting an early start.

Top Russian General Convicted in High-Profile Corruption Case

Timur Ivanov inside the defendant’s box before a hearing at the Moscow City Court, in March.

Macron and Putin Discuss Iran and Ukraine in Rare Call

The two leaders seemed to reach some common ground on Iran, but they were still at odds over the war in Ukraine.

What to Know About the Heat Wave in Europe

A worker in Bordeaux, France, on Tuesday. Temperatures in much of the country were expected to reach at least 38 degrees Celsius or 100 degrees Fahrenheit.

As U.S. Warms Ties With Syria, What Does It Expect?

Syrians celebrating President Trump’s plan to ease sanctions, in Homs, Syria, in May.

Explosion at Indian Pharmaceutical Factory Kills 36

Rescue workers inspected the damage at Sigachi Industries near Hyderabad, India, on Tuesday, a day after an explosion leveled the factory.

Keir Starmer Endures Rebellion in Parliament Over Welfare Cuts

Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s retreat on the planned welfare cuts did not satisfy many lawmakers within his increasingly fractious Labour party.

Algerian Court Upholds 5-Year Sentence for Boualem Sansal, Angering France

Boualem Sansal in Paris in 2015.

3 Managers Arrested Over Deaths at U.K. Hospital Where Lucy Letby Worked

The Cheshire police, which investigated baby deaths at the Countess of Chester Hospital, said they had arrested three senior managers who worked at the hospital between 2015 and 2016.

Wimbledon 2025: How the World’s Oldest Tennis Tournament is Coping with the Heat Wave

Spectators try to keep cool during the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London on Monday.

Britain’s Royal Train, Once a Symbol of Luxury and Modernity, Is Being Retired

Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip arriving in Bristol, England, in 1999.

Senate Version of Trump’s Policy Bill Ends Many Clean Energy Credits

Wind farm tower pieces destined for the South Fork Wind Farm off the Rhode Island coast in 2023.

The U.S. Sends Lots of Plastic Trash Overseas. Malaysia Just Said No Thanks.

A Malaysian inspector examined a shipment of plastic waste in 2019.

Israel’s Netanyahu Says He Will Meet With Trump Next Week

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel and President Trump in the Oval Office, in April.

92-Year-Old U.K. Man Gets Life Sentence for 1967 Rape and Murder

Ryland Headley, 92, in an undated handout photo from Avon and Somerset Police.

China Bans Some Portable Batteries From Flights as Safety Concerns Grow

The Beijing Capital International Airport in April. China’s ban prohibits passengers from taking some portable batteries on board planes after millions of the devices were recalled.

Video Shows Drone Rescuing Man During Flood in China

What to Know About Measles When Traveling

Tuesday Briefing

How Lisa Laurén’s Artsy Childhood Inspires Her Sought-After Animal Heads

Canada’s Digital Tax U-turn Highlights Trump and Carney’s Tariff Negotiation Tactics

President Trump with Prime Minister Mark Carney of Canada at the White House in May.

Cancer Curtailed British Royal Family’s Public Engagements

King Charles III and Queen Camilla meeting with well-wishers during a walk in Banbridge, part of a three-day trip to Northern Ireland in March.

Trump Lifts Sanctions on Syria, Tightening His Embrace of Its New Leader

President Trump’s executive order is set to lift many sanctions against Syria, some that have been in place for decades.

Near Antarctica, Saltier Seas Mean Less Ice, Study Finds

An iceberg calved from the Larsen C ice shelf on the Antarctic Peninsula in 2017.

Tuesday Briefing: Senate Votes on Trump’s Big Policy Bill

President Trump met with the top Republicans to press for passage of his domestic policy bill.

Gulf States Lead Push to Invest in New Syria

A woman pushing a stroller through desolate streets outside Damascus, the capital of Syria. Gulf Arab states are leading the effort to help the country recover from the civil war.

Gaza City Cafe Hit by Deadly Strike

People mourning the deaths of loved ones killed in an Israeli airstrike on a beachside cafe in Gaza City on Monday.

Europe’s Heat Wave Is Dangerous and Still Getting Worse

Calgary Brings Fluoride Back to Its Drinking Water

Calgary decided to once again add fluoride to its drinking water after a push by residents and worsening oral health among children.

The Prada Sandal That Led to Cries of Cultural Theft in India

A model on the runway during the Prada collection show at Milan Fashion Week this month.

Fordo Nuclear Site Work Taking Place in Iran, Satellate Images Show

Crucial Hurricane Monitoring Data Will Go Offline at the End of July

Monitoring weather conditions at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s National Hurricane Center in Miami last month.

Violence Erupts Between Israeli Settlers and Military in West Bank

A burned-out car after an attack by Israeli settlers in Kafr Malik, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank.

Nonprofits Lose Legal Bid to Halt U.K. Exports of Fighter Jet Parts to Israel

Demonstrators outside the Royal Courts of Justice in London last month, ahead of a court hearing on the British government’s supplying arms to Israel.

Thousands in Norway Mistakenly Told of Lottery Winnings

Tickets on sale in Düsseldorf, Germany, last year. EuroJackpot is a Europewide lottery.

From Iran-Israel Strikes to Russia’s War: How Conflicts Reshape Air Travel

A jet preparing to land at Mumbai’s airport. India’s air traffic was disrupted this spring after a brief clash with Pakistan prompted each country to close their airspace to the other’s planes.

One Year In, U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer Is Even Less Popular

Prime Minister Keir Starmer of Britain in March.

Taiwan’s President Takes on China, and His Opponents, in Speaking Tour

President Lai Ching-te of Taiwan attending the coast guard annual drill in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, in June.

Political Rivalry in Zambia Extends to Funeral of Former President Edgar Lungu

A Mass for former President Edgar Lungu of Zambia at the Cathedral of Christ the King in Johannesburg on Wednesday. He has yet to be buried.

Why Is Trump Returning MS-13 Leaders to El Salvador? Takeaways From Times Reporting.

President Trump hosted Nayib Bukele, the president of El Salvador, at the White House in April.

As Trade Deadline Nears, Europe Preps for a Scant Outline of a Deal

Ursula von der Leyen, president of the European Commission, which is pushing for a trade deal with the United States by July 9.

Can Canada Offset Trump Tariff War by Trading More Domestically?

Trucks moving along a highway in Chilliwack, British Columbia, in April. High transportation costs are one factor limiting trade within Canada.

Cartel Fighters Make a Desperate Alliance That Could Transform Underworld

The War Within the Sinaloa Cartel Explained

Offerings of flowers, candles, photos and dollar bills at a shrine to Jesús Malverde, a “narco-saint,” in Culiacán, Mexico, the stronghold of the Sinaloa cartel.

Drifting From the West’s Orbit, Russians Find a New Role Model in China

Chiho, a restaurant chain in Moscow. Chinese restaurants have been sprouting in cities across Russia.

Monday Briefing

A guard outside the entrance to Evin Prison in Tehran in 2022.

Hong Kong’s Pro-Democracy Protesters Are Still Paying The Price, Six Years Later

Chan Chi Sum was 20 when he was arrested under the national security law because of his involvement in a student political group.

Canada to Scrap Digital Services Tax That Led Trump to Suspend Trade Talks

Prime Minister Mark Carney with President Trump at the Group of 7 summit in Kananaskis, Canada, earlier this month.

Monday Briefing: The Toll of an Attack on an Iranian Prison

A guard outside the entrance to Evin Prison in Tehran in 2022.

Israel’s Attack on Evin Prison Killed 71, Iranian State Media Report

The ruins of an office building at Evin Prison in Tehran on Sunday, several days after it was hit by an Israeli strike.

Russia Pounds Ukraine With Drones and Missiles in One of War’s Largest Attacks

Civilians taking shelter inside a subway station during strikes on Kyiv, Ukraine, on Sunday.

Bob Vylan’s Chant Against Israel’s Military at Glastonbury Draws Criminal Inquiry

Bobby Vylan of the band Bob Vylan crowdsurfing during the Glastonbury music festival on Saturday.

G.O.P. Bill Adds Surprise Tax That Could Cripple Wind and Solar Power

The repeal of federal subsidies alone could cause wind and solar installations to plummet by as much as 72 percent over the next decade, according to the Rhodium Group, a research firm.

Europe Heat Wave Drives Record-High Temperatures, Prompting Health Alerts

Enduring the heat as Pope Leo XIV spoke in the Vatican on Sunday.

Why Was the Italian Football Championship Played in Toledo?

Firenze Guelphi playing against Ancona Dolphins in Toledo on Saturday. Guelphi won, 49-19.

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