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Global warming is causing extreme heat around the world. Now El Niño, a natural phenomenon that disrupts global weather patterns, is also a…
Under U.S. Pressure, Cuba Rushes Drastic Economic Overhaul
The Cuban government announced a major economic restructuring, but experts say most changes would depend on buy-in from the Trump administra…
Trump Sanctions Punished These Judges. Now They’re Hitting Back.
Kimberly Prost, a Canadian judge at the International Criminal Court, and two colleagues are suing the administration, saying the sanctions …
Europe Is Sweltering. Here’s What That Looks Like
Temperature records were broken in several European countries on Wednesday.
Bahrain Restricts Shiite Holy Day Amid Iran War Crackdown
The restrictions are the latest in a string of measures Bahrain has taken against Shiite citizens in the Gulf country, with many accused of …
The Wife of Spain’s Leader Is Accused of Graft. It May Actually Help Him.
People close to Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez keep being investigated for corruption. Analysts say weaknesses in the latest case could help …
Israel Says It Has Trapped Hezbollah Fighters in an Underground Complex
The Israeli military says thousands of troops have surrounded a large tunnel network in southern Lebanon. The standoff is at the center of i…
France Identifies First Case of Ebola
A doctor who had traveled to the Democratic Republic of Congo was infected, the French health ministry said. The authorities said the risk t…
Windows Are Open and Shoes Are Off, but Class Is Still On in Extreme Heat
Few schools in Britain or France have air-conditioning to keep children cool in soaring temperatures, leaving parents, teachers and official…
Rubio Seeks to Reassure Persian Gulf Allies on Iran Deal
Secretary of State Marco Rubio was scheduled to meet with leaders in Abu Dhabi, Kuwait and Bahrain, which were targeted by Iranian attacks d…