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One Killed Near Paris After Gunman Fires at Random, Officials Say The shooter was arrested after firing from a car in several locations southwest of the capital. Antiterrorism prosecutors said they were exploring a racial or religious motive. Police officers investigating at the site of a shooting in Trappes, in the Paris suburbs, on Friday.Credit...Dimitar Dilkoff/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images Oct.
Nuremberg Airport in Germany Suspends Flights Over ‘Aviation Emergency’
These Double-Decker Airplane Seats Are Going Viral. Travelers Are Horrified. And more of today's top travel news stories. Today in travel, we have several stories that may have flown under your radar. Among them: a bizarre …
Nuremberg Airport in Germany Suspends Flights Over ‘Aviation Emergency’
Nuremberg Airport in Germany Suspends Flights Over ‘Aviation Emergency’ It was not immediately clear what had prompted the alert, but the German police said it had determined there was “no danger.” Albrecht Dürer Airport in Nuremberg, Germany, earlier this month.Credit...Daniel Löb/Picture Alliance, via Getty Images Oct.
El Premio Nobel de Física se le concede a Francis Halzen por su trabajo sobre los neutrinos
El Comité del Nobel elogió su "visión y liderazgo científico" en un proyecto de investigación en el Polo Sur. Francis Halzen recibió el martes el Premio Nobel de Física por ser pionero en el desarrollo de un telescopio que allanó el camino para un nuevo tipo de astronomía.
Drones Hit Ships Off Bulgaria’s Black Sea Coast, Prime Minister Says
You have a preview view of this article while we are checking your access. When we have confirmed access, the full article content will load. Drones Hit Ships Off Bulgaria’s Black Sea Coast, Prime Minister Says A rescue effort was underway, Prime Minister Rumen Radev said, after one of the two ships sank. It was not immediately clear where the drones originated.
El Premio Nobel de Física se le concede a Francis Halzen por su trabajo sobre los neutrinos
You have a preview view of this article while we are checking your access. When we have confirmed access, the full article content will load. El Premio Nobel de Física se le concede a Francis Halzen por su trabajo sobre los neutrinos El Comité del Nobel elogió su “visión y liderazgo científico” en un proyecto de investigación en el Polo Sur.
Nobel Prize in Physics Is Awarded to Francis Halzen
Nobel Prize in Physics Is Awarded to Francis Halzen The Nobel was awarded “for the discovery of high-energy neutrinos of astrophysical origin,” the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences said. The Nobel Prize in Physics is the second of six Nobel Prizes that will be awarded this year.Credit...Tom Little/Reuters Oct.
Here Is Where Ukraine Peace Talks Stand, as a New Round Approaches
You have a preview view of this article while we are checking your access. When we have confirmed access, the full article content will load. Here Is Where Ukraine Peace Talks Stand, as a New Round Approaches A deadly campaign of Russian and Ukrainian airstrikes has escalated since the last U.S.-brokered negotiations stalled in February.
Iran must plan to overcome ‘unjust’ U.S. sanctions, top Tehran official says
A top Iranian official said Friday that his country would seek to dampen the effect of economic sanctions after the Trump administration vowed to aggressively tighten the pressure campaign against Iran.
Iran Must Plan to Overcome ‘Unjust’ U.S. Sanctions, Top Tehran Official Says
World News 4 hours ago Top Iran official says US focus on economic warfare shows it has failed militarily NPR • 4h The Iranian regime has dismissed President Trump's threats to crush the country economically, saying that years of U.S. sanctions have failed.
Iran Must Plan to Overcome ‘Unjust’ US Sanctions, Top Tehran Official Says
A top Iranian official said Friday that his country would seek to dampen the effect of economic sanctions after the Trump administration vowed to aggressively tighten the pressure campaign against Iran.
Iran Must Plan to Overcome ‘Unjust Sanctions,’ Top Tehran Official Says Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, lead negotiator in talks with the United States, made the comments after President Trump vowed an “economic D-Day” against Iran. In Tehran last month. Before the latest round of sanctions was announced, the Iranian people were already contending with sky-high inflation and other economic hardships.Credit...Arash Khamooshi/Polaris for The New York Times Aug.
Iran insists Strait of Hormuz will stay closed until US agrees to demands
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... By Aurelien Breeden, New York Times Iran said Monday that any deal with Oman on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz would not lead to the waterway being fully reopened and that the route would remain closed until the United States agreed to demands including lifting a naval blockade.
Iran Insists Strait Will Stay Closed Until U.S. Agrees to Demands Original
Iran said on Monday that any deal with Oman on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz would not lead to the waterway being fully reopened and that the route would remain closed until the United States agreed to demands including lifting a naval blockade. Esmail Baghaei, spokesman for the Iranian Foreign Ministry, said at a news conference on Monday that the focus of the talks with Oman was “on reaching an understanding over a route for the safe passage of shipping,” Iranian state media reported.
What to Know About the Deadly Wildfires Raging in Western Europe
PARIS -- Deadly wildfires in Europe, fueled by extreme heat and dry brush, have forced hundreds of thousands of people to evacuate in recent weeks and destroyed huge swaths of land. And the blazes are breaking records: The two largest wildfires, burning in France and Spain, are the largest recorded in those countries since European Union data collection began.
Lo que hay que saber sobre los incendios forestales en Europa occidental
You have a preview view of this article while we are checking your access. When we have confirmed access, the full article content will load. Los incendios forestales de rápida propagación, alimentados por el calor extremo y los fuertes vientos, han obligado a unas 200.000 personas a huir o permanecer en interiores esta última semana en Francia y España mientras los bomberos luchan por controlar las llamas.
Updated July 25, 2026, 7:40 a.m. ET26 minutes ago Fast-moving wildfires in France and Spain had forced some 200,000 people to evacuate or to shelter at home as of Saturday, as blazes raged in several areas during Western Europe’s peak summer holiday season. In France, the authorities have ordered the evacuation of more than 140,000 people from the Gironde and Landes regions in southwestern France, including near the city of Bordeaux.
What to Know About the Wildfires Raging in Western Europe
You have a preview view of this article while we are checking your access. When we have confirmed access, the full article content will load. Fast-moving wildfires fueled by extreme heat and strong winds have forced some 200,000 people to flee or remain indoors this past week in France and Spain as firefighters struggle to bring the blazes under control. No deaths have been linked to the fires, which have mainly hit southwestern France, near Bordeaux, and central Spain, near Madrid.
What to Know About the Wildfires Raging in Western Europe
PARIS -- Fast-moving wildfires fueled by extreme heat and strong winds have forced nearly 300,000 people to evacuate or take shelter this past week in France and Spain as firefighters struggle to bring the blazes under control. No deaths have been directly linked to the fires, which have mainly hit southwestern France, near Bordeaux, and central Spain, near Madrid.
More Temperature Records Fall as Deadly Heat Stifles Europe
More Temperature Records Fall as Deadly Heat Stifles Europe The continent’s second heat wave since May continued to disrupt daily life for millions. Officials in Spain said it might have contributed to a spike in deaths.
As Europe bakes, Spain warns of a possible high death toll
As Europe broiled under record-shattering temperatures that are testing the continent’s ability to adapt to extreme weather, Spain on Thursday warned of a possible spike in heat-related deaths. The stifling heat wave — the second in two months — has disrupted education, transportation and other aspects of daily life for millions of people, with officials warning that older people or those who work outdoors, like on construction sites, are most vulnerable to the effects of extreme heat.
Britain Breaks Record June Temperature as Deadly Heat Crushes Europe
As Europe broiled under heat that is testing the continent's ability to adapt to extreme weather, temperatures in Britain on Thursday broke records that were set just a day prior. In southwest England, temperatures of 36.4 degrees Celsius, or 97.5 Fahrenheit, were recorded in the early afternoon and were expected to rise.
Strains Emerge on First Day of U.S.-Iran Talks
Negotiators for Iran and the United States met in Switzerland for a little over an hour Sunday as they seek to turn a 60-day ceasefire into a lasting peace, but it was quickly apparent how far apart the two sides are. Iranian negotiators insisted on an end to the war between Israel, a U.S. ally, and Hezbollah, an Iran-backed militant group in Lebanon, as a condition for further talks, according to Iranian state media.
At G7 summit, Trump says Ukraine war has 'no impact' on US
President Donald Trump attends a bilateral meeting with the Emir of Qatar, Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani, during the G7 Summit in Evian-les-Bains, France, June 16, 2026.
Ukraine and Middle East Are Focus as Group of 7 Leaders Meet
ÉVIAN-LES-BAINS, France -- Until this past weekend, the Group of 7 summit in France had been shaping up as a confrontation between President Donald Trump and world leaders frustrated at how his war with Iran had undermined global stability. Yet the mood appeared lighter Tuesday after Trump's announcement of a preliminary deal with Iran, as leaders smiled and joked before the cameras in Évian-les-Bains.
Trump Calls for Restraint After Israel Strikes Beirut Suburbs
President Donald Trump urged Israel and Hezbollah to exercise restraint Sunday, suggesting that Israeli strikes on the outskirts of Beirut earlier in the day could derail a potential peace agreement with Iran and "should not have happened." "We are very close to a Deal that will bring peace to the region, including to Lebanon, and all sides should stand down," Trump wrote on social media.
Trump Calls for Restraint After Israel Strikes Beirut Suburbs
President Donald Trump urged Israel and Hezbollah to exercise restraint Sunday, suggesting that Israeli strikes on the outskirts of Beirut earlier in the day could derail a potential ceasefire agreement with Iran and "should not have happened." "We are very close to a Deal that will bring peace to the region, including to Lebanon, and all sides should stand down," Trump wrote on social media.
Conflicting accounts emerge of possible Iran peace deal
The world watched warily as Washington and Tehran made conflicting statements Friday about a potential deal toward ending the war that has roiled the Middle East for 3 1/2 months and strained the global economy. Both sides said terms hadn’t been finalized, but Iran’s foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, said Friday that an agreement had “never been closer,” while President Donald Trump hinted that a signing ceremony could happen as soon as this weekend.
Conflicting Accounts Emerge of Possible Peace Deal
The world watched warily as Washington and Tehran made conflicting statements Friday about a potential deal toward ending the war that has roiled the Middle East for 3 1/2 months and strained the global economy. Both sides said terms hadn't been finalized, but Iran's foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, said Friday that an agreement had "never been closer," while President Donald Trump hinted that a signing ceremony could happen as soon as this weekend.
Romania Says It Could Invoke NATO’s Article 4. What Would That Do?
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Romania Says It Could Invoke NATO’s Article 4. What Would That Do? Original
Romania Says It Could Invoke NATO’s Article 4. What Would That Do? The clause in NATO’s founding treaty is an “instrument” Romania can use, the foreign minister said after a drone, alleged to be Russian, wounded two civilians.
Romania Says It Could Invoke NATO's Article 4. What Would That Do?
Romania's foreign minister on Friday called Article 4 of NATO's founding treaty "an instrument that Romania can use" after a drone, which officials said was Russian, crashed into an apartment building in the country. Article 4, which allows a NATO member to open formal discussions about threats to its security, has come under renewed focus since Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, especially in the wake of multiple incursions by Russian drones and jets into NATO countries' airspace.
Romania Says It Could Invoke NATO's Article 4. What Would That Do?
Romania's foreign minister on Friday called Article 4 of NATO's founding treaty "an instrument that Romania can use" after a drone, which officials said was Russian, crashed into an apartment building in the country. Article 4, which allows a NATO member to open formal discussions about threats to its security, has come under renewed focus since Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, especially in the wake of multiple incursions by Russian drones and jets into NATO countries' airspace.
Reported Ship Seizures Add to Anxiety in Oil Markets
Oil was trading above $100 a barrel again Thursday after Iranian forces claimed to have seized two cargo ships near the Strait of Hormuz, injecting fresh fear into energy markets with no public indications of a breakthrough in efforts to restart U.S.-Iran peace talks. President Donald Trump told Fox News on Wednesday that there was “no time pressure” on holding a new round of talks or on the ceasefire, and “no timeline” for ending the war.
Reported Ship Seizures Add to Anxiety in Oil Markets
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Hegseth says U.S. is poised to resume combat if talks fail
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Thursday threatened U.S. attacks on Iran’s energy infrastructure if its leaders did not agree to a peace deal, less than a week before a temporary ceasefire is set to expire.
Iran's Schools and Hospitals in Ruins, Times Analysis Shows
As a fragile ceasefire takes hold, Iran is sorting through the wreckage from U.S.-Israeli strikes, which have exacted a heavy toll on its civilian infrastructure. The New York Times has verified damage to 22 schools and 17 health care centers, a fraction of the devastation in the war so far. kAm%96 D42=6 @7 56G2DE2E:@? :D =:<6=J 72C 8C62E6C E92? E96 %:>6DV 2?2=JD:D] %96 xC2?:2? #65 rC6D46?E $@4:6EJ[ E96 4@F?ECJVD AC:>2CJ 9F>2?:E2C:2? C6=:67 @C82?:K2E:@?[ D2:5 @?
Who Is Viktor Orban?
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Who Is Peter Magyar, the Main Rival of Viktor Orban?
Peter Magyar, 45, is a conservative politician and a lawmaker in the European Parliament. He became the main challenger to Prime Minister Viktor Orban of Hungary after splitting from the governing party, Fidesz, in 2024, and he now threatens to unseat Mr. Orban in a general election on Sunday. Mr. Magyar, who studied law, was a little-known member of Mr. Orban’s party for more than two decades, serving as a diplomat in Brussels and holding senior positions in state agencies.
Who Is Peter Magyar, the Main Rival of Viktor Orban?
Peter Magyar, 45, is a conservative politician and a lawmaker in the European Parliament. He became the main challenger to Prime Minister Viktor Orban of Hungary after splitting from the governing party, Fidesz, in 2024, and he now threatens to unseat Orban in a general election Sunday. kAm|28J2C[ H9@ DEF5:65 =2H[ H2D 2 =:EE=6\<?@H? >6>36C @7 ~C32?VD A2CEJ 7@C >@C6 E92? EH@ 564256D[ D6CG:?8 2D 2 5:A=@>2E :? qCFDD6=D 2?5 9@=5:?8 D6?:@C A@D:E:@?D :?
Who Is Peter Magyar, the Man Who Toppled Viktor Orban?
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Who Is Viktor Orban?
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Iran’s Schools and Hospitals in Ruins, Times Analysis Shows
As uncertainty over the fragile cease-fire persists, Iran is sorting through the wreckage from U.S.-Israeli strikes, which have exacted a heavy toll on its civilian infrastructure. The New York Times has verified damage to 22 schools and 17 health care facilities, a fraction of the devastation in the war so far.
Iran’s Schools and Hospitals in Ruins, Times Analysis Shows
As uncertainty over the fragile cease-fire persists, Iran is sorting through the wreckage from U.S.-Israeli strikes, which have exacted a heavy toll on its civilian infrastructure. The New York Times has verified damage to 22 schools and 17 health care facilities, a fraction of the devastation in the war so far.
Israeli Strikes in Lebanon Threaten Shaky U.S.-Iran Ceasefire
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Mourners hold flags as they gather for the funeral of Maj. Gen. Majid Khademi, head of intelligence for Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard, in Tehran, Iran, Wednesday, April 8, 2026. (Arash Khamooshi/The New York Times) Intense Israeli attacks in Lebanon threatened to derail the shaky U.S.-Iran ceasefire Thursday, as the Trump administration prepared for talks with Iran. Confusion also persisted over the status of the Strait of Hormuz, the critical waterway that Iran has in effect blockaded.
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Trump Administration Live Updates: Vance Visits Hungary to Support Orban’s Election Effort
April 7, 2026, 12:01 a.m. ET Andrew Higgins and Reporting from Budapest Vice President JD Vance and Prime Minister Viktor Orban of Hungary in Budapest on Tuesday.Credit...Pool photo by Jonathan Ernst After 16 years in power, Prime Minister Viktor Orban of Hungary is struggling to maintain his footing as his governing Fidesz party trails badly in most polls.
What We Know About the Rescue of a U.S. Airman After Two Jet Crashes
An Air Force officer whose fighter jet had been shot down in Iran was rescued by U.S. Special Operations forces in a risky mission Saturday night, President Donald Trump said on social media early Sunday. kAm%96 C6D4F6 7@==@H65 2 =:76\@C\562E9 C246 36EH66? &]$] 2?5 xC2?:2?
What We Know About the Jets That Crashed and the Search for a U.S. Airman
The U.S. military lost its first fighter jet to enemy fire from Iran on Friday, U.S. and Israeli officials said, prompting an urgent search for one of its crew, who was still missing a day later. It was a high-profile setback for the Trump administration, which has repeatedly sought to project American air supremacy in the war. The two crew members on the plane, an F-15E Strike Eagle, were able to eject from it, U.S. military officials said.
What We Know About the Jets That Crashed and the Search for a U.S. Airman
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What We Know About the Rescue of a U.S. Airman After Two Jet Crashes Original
An Air Force officer whose fighter jet had been shot down in Iran was rescued by U.S. Special Operations forces in a risky mission Saturday night, President Trump said on social media early Sunday. The rescue followed a life-or-death race between U.S. and Iranian forces to reach the airman, a weapons system officer, that stretched over two days, officials said. There were no U.S. casualties among the rescue team, Mr. Trump said.
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