Israel-Hamas War: Live Updates – The New York Times
Israelis expressed growing concern on Sunday that President Biden’s shaky debate performance could spur on the country’s Middle Eastern foes at what
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More WestJet flight cancellations as Canadian airline strike hits tens of thousands of travelers
TORONTO (AP) — Canada’s second largest airline, WestJet, said Sunday that it canceled more than 800 flights affecting tens of thousands of
Iranians Say Elections Bring Little Change, So Why Vote?
Except for the fraying posters of Iran’s presidential candidates plastered on highway overpasses, there were few signs this weekend that the country
Man arrested after climbing onto roof of stadium during Euro 2024 game, police say he wanted to take ‘good photos’
A man has been arrested after he climbed onto the roof of the BVB Stadion in Dortmund during Germany’s last-16 match against
Bulgaria’s Orthodox Church elects a new patriarch with pro-Russian views
SOFIA, Bulgaria (AP) — Bulgaria’s Orthodox Church on Sunday elected Daniil, a 52-year-old metropolitan considered to be pro-Russian, as its new leader
Russia Maintains Punishing Pace of Deadly Strikes on Ukrainian Cities
A Russian missile attack on a small town in southeastern Ukraine and the fiery inferno that followed killed at least seven civilians,
At Least 18 People Killed in Multiple Suicide Bombings in Nigeria
At least 18 people were killed and dozens of others were wounded in a series of suicide bombings on Saturday afternoon in
WW1 soldiers laid to rest 110 years after deaths
Two soldiers who were killed more than a century ago in World War One have finally been laid to rest. Gunner Charles
India Wins T20 Cricket World Cup, Stamping Its Domination of the Sport
India won the men’s Cricket World Cup on Saturday, defeating South Africa to end a dry spell in tournament victories that had
Major railway line in Germany reopens after lightning strike
A crucial railway route between Hanover in northern Germany and the city of Minden in the western state of North Rhine Westphalia,
How Science Went to the Dogs (and Cats)
These early studies “highlighted both the potential that we could learn from dogs, but also that we were going to need bigger
The Latest | Polls are open in France’s early legislative election
France is holding the first round of an early parliamentary election on Sunday that could bring the country’s first far-right government since
In the Basque Country, Muted Cheers for Spain’s Soccer Team
Miguel Martínez was not entirely sure how to react. On Monday evening, he found himself standing outside a bar in Bilbao, tuning
China’s June factory activity contracts again, services slows
By Joe Cash and Ellen Zhang BEIJING (Reuters) -China’s manufacturing activity fell for a second month in June while services activity slipped
Dutch Olympic Organizers Defend Participation of Athlete Convicted of Rape
The Dutch Volleyball Association and Dutch Olympic organizers are standing by their decision to send a man convicted of rape to the
At least 18 killed in northern Nigeria blasts
At least 18 people have been killed and 30 injured in a series of deadly blasts in Nigeria’s northeastern Borno state, officials
Beryl, Now a Hurricane, to Bring ‘Life-Threatening Winds,’ Officials Warn
Tropical Storm Beryl officially became Hurricane Beryl on Saturday afternoon, having strengthened since its formation late on Friday night and reaching sustained
Thousands in Málaga protest against mass tourism
Thousands of people in the Spanish city of Málaga turned out to protest against mass tourism on Saturday, angered at high rents
Reformist Masoud Pezeshkian Reaches Runoff in Iran’s Presidential Election
A reformist candidate critical of many of the Iranian government’s policies, including the mandatory head scarf law, will compete next week against
Two German police officers seriously injured in anti-AfD protests
Two police officers suffered serious head injuries as they escorted a politician through a throng of activists protesting against a congress held
Motorcycles and Mayhem in Ukraine’s East
They first appeared as a cloud of dust on the horizon. A few seconds later, the motorcycles carrying Russian soldiers sped into
Palestinians say at least 12 killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza City
At least 12 people have been killed in fresh Israeli attacks in parts of Gaza City, Palestinian medics said on Saturday. The
Years Later, Philippines Reckons With Duterte’s Brutal Drug War
When Rodrigo Duterte was running for president eight years ago, he vowed to order the police and the military to find drug
EU signs €1bn financing deal for Egypt at investment forum in Cairo
Vice-President of the European Commission Valdis Dombrovskis (L) and Minister of International Cooperation of Egypt Rania Al-Mashat sign an agreement during the
How to Like Yourself More
When someone first recommended I try this, I thought it sounded very self-involved, maybe a little pathetic — was my self-esteem so
German far-right party opens convention after strong election showing. Opponents gather to protest
BERLIN (AP) — The far-right Alternative for Germany opened a convention Saturday after a strong performance in the recent European election, as
Iran Holds Vote to Pick a President
As voting proceeded in Iran’s presidential election on Friday, early estimates from campaign officials showed that only about 40 percent of eligible
Ukrainians held prisoner for years in Russia return to Kyiv
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ten Ukrainians who had been held prisoner for years were released from Russian captivity Friday with the mediation
French PM in final appeal to stop far-right victory
France’s lightning-quick election campaign is over, and despite last-ditch appeals not to back the far right, voters appear ready to hand the
Why Britain’s Murky Election Betting Scandal Is Causing Outrage
Rishi Sunak’s gamble was a considerable one. Five weeks ago, the British prime minister bet the house on his belief that a
Russian economy growing by 5%
Russian President Vladimir Putin delivers a speech at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum in St. Petersburg. -/Kremlin/dpa The Russian economy is
Israel-Hamas War in Gaza and Middle East News: Latest Updates
With the Israeli-occupied West Bank facing deepening economic woes, Israeli officials said on Friday that a far-right minister had tentatively agreed to
Protesters set fire to Kenya’s parliament
Kenyan MPs may still be reeling after anti-tax protesters overpowered police and invaded parliament on Tuesday – but two legislators are actually
U.S. Presses to Avert Wider War Between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon
The United States is in the midst of an intense diplomatic push to prevent full-on war between Israel and Hezbollah forces in
Kenya’s elite have captured the state – unrest is inevitable
A strong undercurrent driving the unprecedented anti-tax protests in Kenya is outrage over theft of public resources coupled with the extravagant lifestyles
Old video of Ghana fire festival falsely linked to Kenyan tax bill protests
A screenshot of the false Facebook post, taken on June 27, 2024 The claim was repeated elsewhere on Twitter and Facebook. Anti-tax
French parties in final push for votes ahead of crunch poll
France’s political forces were on Friday to make a final bid for votes in crunch legislative elections that could see the far
7.2-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Off Peru, Injures 3
A 7.2-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Peru early Friday, injuring at least three people, triggering a tsunami alert and shaking
Putin says Russia plans to ‘comprehensively upgrade’ its navy
Russia’s navy is set to receive more than 40 vessels this year, Vladimir Putin said on Thursday. Putin says Russia’s naval upgrades
Survivors of Israel music festival massacre unite to build a healing community
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — In the months since Hamas’ surprise attack sent them scattering across fields or hiding in desert brush,