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Iran’s Supreme Leader Remains Absent, a Void at the Top of the Regime
Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei did not appear at his father’s funeral this week, fueling speculation about his physical condition and leaving a power vacuum in a divided country.
By Yeganeh Torbati
world
At Least 12 People Die in Southern Spain Wildfire
The blaze in Andalusia, one of the deadliest on record in the country, also left more than 20 people missing. Many of the victims were foreign tourists, the Spanish authorities said.
By Carlos Barragán
world
A Beloved Baseball League Counts Its Losses After Venezuela Quakes
Children who played for Venezuela’s youth baseball league, a symbol of national pride, have been left injured, orphaned or dead.
By Luis Ferré-Sadurní, Isayen Herrera and Fabiola Ferrero
world
Moscow Still Has Art and Culture. Just Don’t Say ‘Ukraine.’
An eerie limbo prevails at small art shows, independent theaters and private political clubs, where the war is the elephant in the room.
By Ivan Nechepurenko and Nanna Heitmann
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Royal Rapprochement: Harry and Meghan Pay a Rare Visit to the King and Queen
Friday’s visit to King Charles and Queen Camilla signaled a détente in relations with Prince Harry and his wife, who stepped down from royal duties and moved to the United States in 2020.
By Zane Irwin and Megan Specia
world
Fighting Fires With Figures, These Experts Are Trying to Stop Europe From Burning
A team of engineers, foresters and scientists is helping the continent prepare for wildfires from a giant science park in Italy. Their arsenal includes satellites, weather models and expert analysis.
By Jeanna Smialek
world
Mediators Trying to Pull U.S. and Iran Back From Brink, Officials Say
Qatari mediators were in Iran seeking to salvage the tattered truce. President Trump said talks with Tehran would continue, even if the cease-fire was “over.”
By Adam Rasgon and Euan Ward
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Sexual Assault and Killing of Girl Set Off Days of Protest in West Bengal
After promising to improve safety for women in the Indian state, the party of Prime Minister Narendra Modi is facing public anger after the death of an 11-year-old girl.
By Suhasini Raj and Jeremy W. Peters
world
Greece Arrests 3 in Connection With Bombings Targeting Governing Party
The attacks killed one person and injured others. The Greek authorities said an investigation would continue.
By Niki Kitsantonis
world
Can Hungarian Holocaust Survivors Find Justice in the U.S.?
For more than a decade, a group of survivors have fought a legal battle to get American courts to hear their suit against Hungary’s national railroad over its role in the atrocities.
By Ephrat Livni
world
Man Arrested on Suspicion of Murdering Former U.K. Politician
The police said they had arrested a 26-year-old British man after Ann Widdecombe, a 78-year-old former lawmaker, was found dead with serious injuries on Thursday.
By Stephen Castle
world
With a Successful Rocket Launch, China Clears a Key Hurdle in Race With SpaceX
The launch and recovery of the Long March 10B could represent a long-awaited breakthrough for Chinese satellite companies.
By Selam Gebrekidan and Pei-Lin Wu
world
He’s Big, Loud and Unruly. Meet Neil, Australia’s Celebrity Seal
The young elephant seal has gained fans around the world. But the authorities warn he could be in danger of being loved to death.
By Laura Chung
world
Police Investigating Donations to Reform U.K., Reports Say
The police in London said they had questioned two people as part of an investigation into donations to a political party.
By Stephen Castle
world
Trump Tried to Block Canada’s New Bridge to Detroit. It’s Opening Anyway.
A deal ended the Trump administration’s blocking of a new bridge that will ease congestion at the busiest trade corridor between the United States and Canada.
By Ian Austen and Tyler Pager
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Ten Killed in Plane Crash on the Bahamas’ Largest Island
The crash occurred as the country celebrated its independence from Britain.
By Ishani Desai
world
Mexico to File Criminal Complaints in U.S. Over Immigrant Deaths
The nation’s president vowed to go “beyond diplomatic notes” after a U.S. immigration agent fatally shot Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, a Mexican man, in Texas this week.
By Zane Irwin
climate
Trump, Ending Decades of Protection, Opens Wild Habitats to Drilling and Mining
The rule change ends a safeguard that had been in place for 50 years and could hasten the demise of imperiled animals.
By Catrin Einhorn and Maxine Joselow
arts
Museum Spreads 800 Pounds of Peanut Butter in Tribute to Dutch Artist
An installation honoring the artist, Wim T. Schippers, features a 270-square-foot hexagon spread on the floor of a museum in Rotterdam.
By Natan Odenheimer
us
Ghanaian Influencer Is Extradited Over Romance Scam Targeting Older Americans
Prosecutors accused Frederick Kumi of running a scheme that defrauded Americans out of $8 million. He was flown to the United States on Thursday, his lawyer said.
By Isabella Kwai
us
Two Days of U.S. Strikes in Iran Signal a Sharp Escalation
U.S. forces hit more than 170 targets, including air defense systems, drone and missile storage sites, and military speedboats.
By Eric Schmitt
world
Passenger Is Partly Sucked Through Plane Window but Survives, Reports Say
A 61-year-old man was being treated for friction burns after a window was damaged during a flight from Greece to Germany. The flight was operated by the Ryanair subsidiary Malta Air.
By Victor Mather, Niki Kitsantonis and Niraj Chokshi
world
Indian Diaspora, Now the Largest Foreign-Born Group in Australia, Welcomes Modi
A large, festive reception for the Indian prime minister in Melbourne belied tensions over migration in the country.
By Victoria Kim
us
Bombing and a Tentative Accord Didn’t Work. Does Trump Have a Plan C for Iran?
The administration appears to be reverting to an all-stick, no-carrot approach. But it has yet to answer why it believes economic warfare and bombing will yield a different result this time.
By David E. Sanger
world
Iranian Attacks on Jordan Highlight Kingdom’s Difficult Position
Iran’s military said it fired missiles at a Jordanian air base used by American forces. Jordan said it had intercepted missiles entering its air space.
By Ephrat Livni
world
Albanian Leader Rejects Complaints About Kanye West Concert
Prime Minister Edi Rama is under fire over a proposed resort with Trump ties, and a planned concert by the controversial musician known as Ye. In both cases, he cites the need for tourism.
By Ephrat Livni
world
As U.S. Steps Up Attacks on Iran, Prospect of All-Out War Rises
American officials said they were trying to safeguard maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran said it had responded by firing at U.S. bases in Qatar, Bahrain and Kuwait.
By Max Bearak, Yeganeh Torbati, Eric Schmitt and Michael Levenson
world
The Iranians Who Prefer War
The latest escalation of hostilities over the Strait of Hormuz is empowering Iranian hard-liners
By Katrin Bennhold
world
Israel Investigating After Photo of Stripped and Bound Detainee Is Shared
The Israeli military confirmed the authenticity of the photo, which circulated widely after it was shared by a Palestinian activist. Israeli rights groups said it depicted a war crime.
By David M. Halbfinger
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Russian Finances Get Shakier, Despite Short-Term Bonus From Iran War
As oil prices fall back to levels not seen since before the Middle East war began, the Kremlin will be forced to confront a deepening budget deficit.
By Ivan Nechepurenko
world
Palestinian Authority Sets Date for First Major Elections in 20 Years
Analysts expressed skepticism that the vote would take place as planned. In 2021, Mahmoud Abbas, the authority’s leader, scheduled and then canceled a similar election.
By Adam Rasgon and Aaron Boxerman