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Naval Mines Could Still Stymie Gulf Shipping After War

Vessels trapped in the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of Oman.

Australia’s Former Electricity Substations Are Being Turned Into Homes

Sam Thomlinson, left, conducting an open inspection at the Bondi Beach property.

Why Team Iran Is in a Tough Spot at the World Cup

Fans holding Iran’s pre-revolutionary flag at SoFi Stadium near Los Angeles on Monday.

After Russia Attacks Kyiv With Missiles and Drones, Historic Orthodox Cathedral Burns

A fire at the Dormition Cathedral in Kyiv, Ukraine, on Monday after a Russian attack.

UK Announces Social Media Ban for Children Under 16

High school students in Wimbledon, London, this year during an interview about social media. Britain plans to place an age limit on social media.

Inside Colombia’s Never-Ending Drug War

FARC guerrillas in Norte de Santander, Colombia, where they are clashing with another armed group, the ELN.

With Its Biggest E.U. Opponent Gone, Ukraine Is Advancing in Its Bid to Join

A commemorative display in Mykolaiv, Ukraine, in March, honoring soldiers who have died in the war with Russia.

Jaded and Exhausted, Many Iranians Shrug at World Cup

Members of Iran’s national soccer team training in Carson, Calif., on Sunday. Many Iranians say their problems are too big these days for them to care much about how the team does.

Two Men Found Guilty in Arson Attacks Targeting U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer

Prime Minister Keir Starmer of Britain at Downing Street on Monday.

How Quebec Left the Church and Became the World Leader in Assisted Dying

In Lanaudière, 13 of 100 people end their lives through medically assisted dying.

U.K. Ban on Pro-Palestinian Protest Group Is Lawful, Court of Appeal Rules

Demonstrators gathered on Monday as the Court of Appeal ruled on the government’s ban of Palestine Action.

In France, Justice System Faces Public Anger After 11-Year-Old Girl’s Killing

A silent march in tribute to Lyhanna Rameau Bernard, in Fleurance, France, this month.

Convicted Leader of Greek Militant Group Ordered Back to Prison

Alexandros Giotopoulos during a court appearance in 2005. The November 17 group was active from 1975 to 2002.

What to Know About Planned Social Media Bans in Australia, the U.K. and Beyond

Students in Wimbledon, London, during an interview this year about social media. Public opinion in many countries has coalesced around the idea that more must be done to protect children online.

Europe Union Lawmakers Approve Much-Delayed Trade Deal With U.S.

The European Parliament voted on a trade deal between the United States and the European Union in Strasbourg, France, on Tuesday.

Who Are the Leaders at the G7 Summit in France?

Leaders meeting during the G7 summit in Evian-les-Bains, in France, on Tuesday.

Shipping companies remain cautious about the Strait of Hormuz.

A mural in Tehran in April depicting the Strait of Hormuz.

Who Are the G7 Countries and What Is the G7 Summit?

President Trump at the G7 summit in Évian-les-Bains, France, on Monday.

Ukraine Targets Moscow Oil Facility With Drones as G7 Leaders Meet

Damage after a Russian attack in Kyiv, Ukraine, on Monday. Ukraine attacked Moscow with drones on Tuesday.

Japan tries to put China’s aggressive trade policies on the G7 agenda.

President Emmanuel Macron of France, center, and his wife greet Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi of Japan during the Group of 7 Summit in Evian-les-Bains, France, on Monday.

Iran Will Enter Nuclear Talks Feeling Emboldened

A mural showing Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, left, and Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, former supreme leaders of Iran, in Tehran on Monday.

Can a Trump-Modi Meeting Reset U.S.-India Relations?

Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India in Nice, France, on Sunday.

France, Britain and Other Countries Say They’ll Send Ships to the Strait of Hormuz

The German minesweeper Fulda may be deployed to the Strait of Hormuz.

Rope Jumper Falls to Her Death After Operators Fail to Secure Harness

The Ponte do Esqueleto, or Skeleton Bridge, a popular spot for rope jumping about 100 miles northwest of São Paulo, Brazil.

The Iran War Permanently Altered the Global Economy

Fishermen repairing a boat in the port of Tyre in southern Lebanon. The war with Iran has shaken trust in the Middle East’s peace, stability and prosperity.

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In the Dark on U.S.-Iran Deal, Senators Refrain From Praising It

Senator John Thune of South Dakota, the majority leader, said that he had not yet seen the deal but said he expected the administration to convene with lawmakers as the process continues.

Netanyahu Says Israel Will Keep Forces in Lebanon, Despite U.S.-Iran Deal

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel speaking at a news conference in Jerusalem on Monday.

The (Mostly) Unanswered Questions at the Heart of a U.S.-Iran Accord

President Trump at Évian-les-Bains, France, for the Group of 7 summit, on Monday.

Will Commercial Ships Have to Pay to Pass Through the Strait of Hormuz? Maybe.

Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, seen from Oman on Wednesday.

Will the Iran Deal Stick?

U.S. and Iran Sign a Framework Deal, Leaving Major Issues for Future Talks

President Trump with President Emmanuel Macron in Évian-les-Bains, France, on Monday for the Group of 7 summit. Mr. Macron called the agreement with Iran “a very important step toward peace.”

As Russia Strikes Ukraine, a Cultural Symbol Catches Fire

The Dormition Cathedral in Kyiv after it was hit during Russian missile and drone strikes on Monday.

How Does One Brain Speak Two Languages?

Man Suspected in 2017 Shoving of a London Woman Into Bus Path Is Arrested

An image from a surveillance camera video released by the police shows the jogger who was sought by the police.

Gulf Countries Confront Questions About Relying on U.S. for Protection

The sun setting in Kuwait last week. Iran has attacked the oil-rich country and other U.S. allies in the Middle East during the war.

Why the U.S.-Iran Deal Might Work, and Why It Might Not

The preliminary deal between Iran and the U.S. could still come apart.

Trump Winds Down the War He Started With Goals Unmet

President Trump said on social media that the deal would “let the oil flow.”

Israel Counts the Ways That Netanyahu’s Iran Strategy Failed

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel speaking in Jerusalem in April.

U.S.-Iran Agreement Leaves Lebanon’s Fate Murky

Emergency response workers and security personnel at the site of an Israeli airstrike, in southern Beirut, Lebanon, on Sunday.

Deal to Reopen Hormuz Kicks Off Long Effort to Ease Energy Crisis

Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz this month.

The U.S.-Iran Deal: What to Know

Women in Tehran passing a mural showing Iranian missiles attacking an American ship.

China Moves the Price of Oil, Even When It Buys Less

An oil refinery in Nanjing in China’s Jiangsu Province.

U.S. and Iran Find Ways to Claim Victory on the Nuclear Issue

The Natanz nuclear complex in Iran, in March in an image provided by Vantor, a satellite imaging company.

How Ukraine Uses A.I. to Knock Deadly Russian Drones Out of the Skies

Taking on Neo-Nazis, One Trademark at a Time

Among the latest trademarks awarded to Rights Against was for the term “ess ess,” code for S.S., or Schutzstaffel, the elite guard of the Nazi Reich.

Son of Norway’s Crown Princess Is Convicted of Rape

Marius Borg Hoiby of Norway, left, in Oslo in 2022.

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Many Iranians Express Relief Over Agreement to End the War

Demonstrators in Tehran on Sunday.

World leaders welcome news that the Strait of Hormuz could soon reopen.

U.S. and Iran Reach Agreement to Reopen Strait and Begin Nuclear Talks

Gathering in Tehran earlier this month., Iran affirmed in the agreement that it would never seek to build or procure a nuclear weapon, but the regime has made that promise many times previously.

Singer Oliver Tree Presumed Dead After Helicopter Crash in Brazil

Los helicópteros se estrellaron el domingo sobre un concesionario de autos en Río de Janeiro.

Trump Claims Strait Will Be ‘Permanently Toll-Free’ Under Agreement With Iran

President Trump insisted on Sunday that if Iran failed to reach a final nuclear accord with the United States, he would restart military attacks on Tehran.

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