Israel Strikes Beirut for First Time Since Cease-Fire

Israel struck Beirut’s southern outskirts on Wednesday for the first time since a cease-fire between Israel and Lebanon took effect last month.

The Iran War and Angry Voters

Economic pain is pushing many Europeans to the nationalist right. Local elections in Britain should give clues about how many.

Iran Says It Is Reviewing a U.S. Proposal to End the War

Nothing was disclosed about the peace plan, and there were conflicting signals from the Iranians about how seriously they were taking it.

New Study Shows Risks of Amazon Deforestation. And Rewards of Protection.

Researchers examined the combined effects of tree loss and global warming in an effort to better understand how and when an ecosystem collapse could unfold.

A Hotel in Venezuela’s Capital Has Become the U.S. Embassy’s De Facto Headquarters

The J.W. Marriott in Venezuela’s capital is suddenly awash in U.S. diplomats, spies and fortune seekers, showcasing changes in the country.

Iran’s Oil Sector and Economy Are Under Pressure as U.S. Blockade Bites

Tehran says it can endure the pain, but its oil may soon have nowhere to go.

Macron Wants U.S. and Iran to Open Strait While They Negotiate, Officials Say

Emmanuel Macron, the French president, hopes the Strait of Hormuz can reopen even before the U.S.-Iran war formally ends. His plan has many pitfalls.

Leo XIV Is the First Pope From the U.S. He’s Making That an Asset.

A year into his papacy, Leo has shown a readiness to challenge Washington, defying any concerns about the election of an American pontiff.

Ted Turner, Creator of CNN and the 24-Hour News Cycle, Dies at 87

As one of the most important figures in media history, he oversaw a vast cable empire of news, sports and entertainment channels.

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