Israel Intercepts Aid Flotilla Headed to Gaza

Activists said the Israeli military boarded and disabled their boats in international waters near Greece.

Iranians Live With Pain and Powerlessness, Beneath a Smooth Veneer

After months of upheaval, many are attempting to get on with their lives while quietly grappling with grief, economic stress and a loss of hope.

How the War in Iran is Affecting Africa’s Economy and Fuel Supply

Despite the fragile cease-fire in the Middle East, many Africans say they are bracing for tougher times ahead and making difficult decisions about the future.

Iceland’s Pools and Hot Tubs Are Now UNESCO-Recognized. Some Locals Aren’t Thrilled.

Iceland’s swimming pools and hot tubs serve as hubs of social life, a cultural distinction recently honored by UNESCO. Some Icelanders aren’t so thrilled.

Police in Australia Were Warned of Terror Risk Before Bondi Attack, Report Says

A Jewish security group told police an attack on the community was “likely” because of heightened antisemitism, days before December’s mass shooting in Sydney.

Rising Fuel Prices Could Force Excruciating Choices on Economic Policies

The European Central Bank and Bank of England were expected to hold interest rates steady on Thursday while searching for signs of possible longer-term damage.

Her Daughter Was Raped and Killed. Now She’s Seeking Office, and Justice.

Ratna Debnath is a candidate for the party of Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India, which is campaigning on women’s safety in a state election.

In France, Trump’s Triumphal Arch Draws Eye Rolls

The Arc de Triomphe in Paris, which the president vows to top in Washington, offers a lesson in the complicated history of monuments.

British Royals Crisscross Manhattan in Brief Visit Packed With Photo Ops

King Charles III and Queen Camilla laid flowers at the Sept. 11 memorial before stopping by an urban farm, the New York Public Library, a business event and a gala.

40 Years After Explosion, Chernobyl Site Faces New Threats From Russia

Forty years since the Chernobyl nuclear disaster, officials are grappling with the impact of a 2025 Russian drone strike that set back decades of efforts to contain it. Ukrainian officials said the Russians deliberately targeted the structure, but the Kremlin has denied responsibility.