Tickled Apes Reveal the Rhythmic Roots of Laughter

A study of chimps, gorillas and other great apes, including human children, sheds light on how laughter has evolved.

Supreme Court Lets Trump End Deportation Protection for Haitians and Syrians

President Trump has pushed to rescind Temporary Protected Status for hundreds of thousands of people from countries convulsed by humanitarian crises.

Driver Plows Into Crowd of World Cup Fans in Mexico, Authorities Say

Videos show a car repeatedly accelerating into a crowd in Cabo San Lucas after Mexico won a World Cup game. The authorities said at least 17 people were injured and the driver was arrested.

Iran Threatens Ships in Strait of Hormuz as Marco Rubio Meets Gulf Leaders

The new warning complicated efforts to revive use of the critical waterway as Washington sought regional support for its framework peace agreement with Iran.

Earthquakes Are Latest Challenge for Venezuelan Leader

President Delcy Rodríguez, in power only for a few months, has been trying to balance the demands of President Trump and her own domestic political needs.

Venezuela Earthquakes Hammer Infrastructure, Making Aid Efforts Harder

The power grid, water supply and health system were already under strain from years of neglect and underinvestment.

King Charles III to Release Tax Details, a First for Any British Monarch

The king is expected to release tax information on Thursday as part of a push for greater transparency after the scandal involving the former Prince Andrew.

Venezuela Live Updates: Death Toll Rises as Rescuers Mount Frantic Search for Survivors of Twin Earthquakes

The 7.2- and 7.5-magnitude earthquakes left at least 164 dead and hundreds missing, the authorities said, but the full scale of the damage was not immediately clear.

Two Earthquakes Hit Venezuela: What to Know About Death Toll, Damage and Rescue Response

Two major quakes struck back to back on Wednesday night in the country’s populated northern areas. The second was the strongest to hit Venezuela in over a century.

Live Updates: Spain Warns of High Death Toll in Heat Wave

The health ministry said about 200 people may have died since Sunday. The forecast across Europe was set to remain sharply above normal on Thursday.