The Things Left Behind in the Hong Kong Apartment Fire

Months after a deadly fire in Hong Kong killed their loved ones, they went home to survey the ruins. Here’s what they brought back with them.

Tehran and Washington Face a ‘Wake Up Moment’ Over the War

U.S. and Iranian attacks are unfolding in a way that risks a wider war they cannot contain, analysts warn, unless they can return to negotiations quickly.

Five of the Main Challenges Awaiting Andy Burnham When He Becomes Prime Minister

Andy Burnham, who is set to enter Downing Street on Monday, faces a long and daunting list of issues. Here are some of the most urgent.

Five of the Main Challenges Awaiting Andy Burnham When He Becomes Prime Minister

Andy Burnham, who is set to enter Downing Street on Monday, faces a long and daunting list of issues. Here are some of the most urgent.

Tears in Argentina for Lionel Messi’s ‘Last Tango’

There were still fireworks and smoke bombs, but the nation was disappointed for its soccer star after he lost in his likely last World Cup.

Did This World Cup Change Soccer Forever?

With a wartime host nation, a referee deported and a ban overturned after a call from the White House, the 2026 tournament tested FIFA like no other.

A Conversation with Zohran Mamdani

The mayor of New York City talks about Andy Burnham, Netanyahu and the controversial U.S. red card.

Deadly 5.5-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Peru

A 5.5-magnitude earthquake struck Peru’s central highlands region on Saturday, killing six people, the authorities said. Although Peru is prone to frequent quakes, this was the biggest to strike that region in over 50 years.

Iran shipped billions in oil during its cease-fire with the U.S.


Russia Bombards Kyiv in One of the War’s Largest Missile Assaults

Officials said one person had been killed and more than 15 had been injured, with that toll likely to rise. The attacks on Kyiv coincided with Ukraine’s targeting of oil and gas facilities in Russia, which has prompted fuel shortages there.