As Erdogan Hosted NATO, His Jailed Challenger Was in Court

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan basked in praise from President Trump with the spotlight on a NATO summit. At home, his biggest rival defended himself before judges.

Spread of Seafloor Directly Observed for the First Time

The spread of the ocean floor, as tectonic plates spread apart, is known but hard to observe. Scientists have now documented the process in action.

A License to Make Patriot Defense Systems May Be a Big Boost for Ukraine

President Trump said he would allow Ukraine to make the defensive weapons but it could take several years to set up a manufacturing operation.

Hotter Seas in Britain and Europe Threaten Marine Life

Higher sea temperatures have followed scorching weather across Europe, prompting Britain’s weather service to declare a “severe” marine heat wave.

Air Canada Chooses Anko van der Werff, Who Speaks French, as CEO After Language Backlash

Michael Rousseau, who prompted widespread criticism with a largely English condolence video following a crash in March, will retire.

At End of NATO Summit, Leaders Find Much to Agree on Despite Trump’s Insults

The alliance restated its commitment to collective defense and reiterated its support for Ukraine.

Global Warming Could Ravage the Amazon’s Useful Plant Species, Study Finds

Hotter temperatures and harsher droughts could cause Indigenous societies to lose many of the species they have used for medicine, rituals and more, scientists found.

Le Pen Launches Presidential Campaign, in a Twist for French Politics

The day after a court decided the far-right leader Marine Le Pen could run for office again, cheers and boos met her campaign kickoff in a rural stronghold.

Farage’s Resignation Risks Becoming Farce as U.K. Parties Boycott Clacton By-Election

Under investigation over an undisclosed gift, the right-wing leader Nigel Farage may end up in a special election against a candidate dressed as a trash can.

Trump Casts Doubt on Iran Cease-Fire After Latest Strikes

After the latest exchange of attacks between U.S. and Iranian forces, President Trump suggested that the preliminary cease-fire between the warring countries was over.