Vance’s Defense of Iran Deal Rests on Vague and Misleading Claims

The vice president said the United States had leverage to dictate the outcome of the next round of negotiations. But he claimed incorrectly that Iran got no new benefit from the lifting of oil sanctions.

Man Forced Boy, 3, Into Crocodile Pen at English Zoo, Police Say

A man is being held on suspicion of attempted murder after a boy was critically injured when he ended up in a crocodile enclosure at a zoo outside Cambridge, the authorities said.

Fallout From the Iran Deal

Trump’s agreement reads like a list of concessions to Iran. Will it damage him politically?

Vance Lashes Out at Israeli Critics of U.S.-Iran Agreement to End the War

The vice president said that the United States was the only powerful ally Israel had left and noted that two-thirds of the weapons that protected Israel were paid for by U.S. tax dollars.

A Small Election Could Change British Politics

Voters in the northern English district of Makerfield cast ballots on Thursday to choose their representative in Parliament, the outcome of which could lead to Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s ouster.

Gunmen Attack a Major Airport in Niger

A militant group claimed responsibility for the early-morning assault on Niamey airport, the second such attack in the West African country this year.

Teen-aged Suspect in U.S. Consulate Shooting Is Arrested at Toronto Airport

The teen had fled from the police during a raid at an apartment building that set off a shootout, which left an officer dead and another suspect injured.

The Major Oak, Ancient Tree of Robin Hood Legend, Has Died

The Major Oak in the Sherwood Forest was between 800 and 1,200 years old. It succumbed to a combination of over-tourism, climate change and misguided efforts to save it.

Iran and the U.S. Have an Understanding. Will It Lead to a Deal?

Europe and the larger world will be watching carefully to see if talks produce a lasting agreement on Iran’s nuclear program and the Strait of Hormuz.

Many World Cup Fans Would Rather Skip the Hydration Breaks

It’s hot in North America in June, but fans are griping that the breaks that have been added to each half are an excuse for the networks to show more ads.