Extreme Heat Warnings Issued Across Europe: What to Know

Unusually high temperatures are expected across parts of Western Europe into early next week, weather agencies said.

Starmer Says He Will Run if There Is a Leadership Contest

Prime Minister Keir Starmer of Britain said he would run if there were a contest for the Labour Party leadership. A top rival in the party, Andy Burnham, won a special parliamentary election, making him eligible to challenge the prime minister.

Back After Vanishing for 2 Weeks, Russian Banker Tries to Project Calm

The central bank leader Elvira S. Nabiullina reappeared during a news conference after a gap that highlighted deep tensions in the country’s political and economic elite.

Our Allies Are Wondering Whether Supporting the American War Machine Is Worth It

Is the Iran war an early sign of “superpower suicide"?

A Missing Ingredient in Ukraine’s Barrages on Russia: Ballistic Missiles

Ukrainian drone attacks have achieved breakthroughs, but only ballistic missiles can push Russia to reconsider its war objectives, military experts and officials say.

U.K. Live Updates: Starmer Under Pressure After Labour Rival Wins Key Election

Prime Minister Keir Starmer of Britain said he would not “walk away” from any leadership contest after a top rival in his party, Andy Burnham, decisively won a parliamentary seat.

How Quickly Could Andy Burnham Become U.K. Prime Minister?

While Mr. Burnham’s leadership ambitions are clear, Prime Minister Keir Starmer has stated that he would fight any challenge.

Israel Launches Airstrikes in Lebanon After 4 Soldiers Are Killed

The violence involving Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah militants added to pressure on the U.S.-Iran deal, which calls for fighting to stop on all fronts, including in Lebanon.

‘Game Changer’? Too Soon to Tell. But Ukraine Flexed in Striking Moscow.

The drone attack that sent plumes of smoke rising over Moscow intensified Ukrainian hopes of bringing the war to Russia.

Mideast Live Updates: Attacks in Lebanon and Delay in Talks Test U.S.-Iran Deal

Israel and Hezbollah traded new strikes in southern Lebanon, as Switzerland said it had postponed a round of U.S.-Iran talks previously set for Friday.