Netanyahu’s Bow to Trump’s Iran Pressure Spurs New Criticism

Opponents attacked Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for halting strikes against Iran after a call with President Trump, saying that he was letting the United States make Israel’s decisions.

Behind the Pageantry in Pyongyang With Xi and Kim

Xi Jinping and Kim Jong-un projected unity and deeper ties this week but the dynamic between China and North Korea has evolved considerably.

Man Arrested in ‘Brutal’ Stabbing in Belfast, Police Say

The suspect, whom the police described as in his 30s and believed to be Somali, is alleged to have attacked another man in his 40s in an episode in Belfast that was recorded and spread quickly online.

Iran War Live Updates: Israel Launches New Strikes in Southern Lebanon

The attacks came a day after Israel and Iran pulled back from direct confrontation. The Israeli campaign against the Lebanese militia Hezbollah has been an obstacle in U.S.-Iran peace talks.

A Challenge in the U.S.-Iran Talks: Both Sides Demand Victory

Washington and Tehran would need to defend any potential deal as a win for their side. And each has a leader whose approach to talks is vexing mediators.

One of Pope Leo’s Best Friends Works in Spain. They Talk About Cars.

Pope Leo and Armando Jesús Lovera have known each other for decades. They have watched World Cup games together, gone on road trips and once searched for a teddy bear for Mr. Lovera’s future wife.

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The Roar of ‘Cease-Fire’ in a Once-Thriving City

The city of Nabatieh once spoke to the changing fortunes of Lebanon. Now, amid unending war, it speaks to the country’s worst fears.

Ukraine’s Neighbors Seek Shelter as More and More Drones Fly Overhead

Drones launched by both Russia and Ukraine are veering off course, sending people in countries not at war running for shelter.

The Ex-Mayor of Arcadia, Her Boyfriend and the Chinese Government

Eileen Wang pleaded guilty to acting as a foreign agent. But what could Beijing want from the mayor of a small California city known as the “Chinese Beverly Hills”?