Scientist Charged With Conspiring to Smuggle Mpox Virus Into U.S.

The virologist was stopped at the Detroit airport after working in Congo during a mpox epidemic. His lawyer said the material was for research.

Map: 6.1-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes in the Gulf of Mexico Near Cuba

View the location of the quake’s epicenter and shake area.

Deported Colombian Woman Can Remain in Congo, U.S. Judge Rules

The judge had previously ruled that the woman had been improperly deported by the Trump administration and had ordered her returned to the United States.

Patrick Bruel, French Singer, Is Taken Into Custody Over Sex Assault Claims

Mr. Bruel, long a beloved celebrity in France, has denied allegations raised by 13 women dating to 1997.

Iran-Israel Escalation Ignited in Lebanon, Which Is Trapped in Their Conflict

The power struggle between Iran and Israel to define the new rules of the Middle East plays out in Lebanon, which the other two countries have used to pursue their own ends.

China Reasserts Itself, to Contain North Korea’s Tilt Toward Russia

On a rare visit to North Korea, China’s leader, Xi Jinping, projected unity but also sought to remind Kim Jong-un that he is the senior partner in their alliance.

Are U.S. and Israel on the Same Page in Mideast Wars?

President Trump has voiced his frustration with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel, but it is not clear how able he is to rein in Israeli military action.

Iran and Israel Move to De-Escalate After Hours of Fighting

Iran and Israel signaled that they would move to de-escalate military hostilities after exchanging strikes for the first time since April, briefly breaking an uneasy cease-fire.

The Iran War is Forcing Energy-Importing Countries to Turn Inward

The Iran war is pushing countries to prioritize domestic energy in order to protect themselves from volatile oil and natural gas markets.

Houthis Threaten to Widen Iran War by Blocking Israeli Shipping in Red Sea

The Yemeni militia group, which is backed by Iran, said it would impose a partial blockade in the waterway, a move that would further strangle supply routes and aggravate the conflict in the Mideast.