Lebanon Emerges as Weak Link in U.S.-Iran Deal to End War
The agreement leaves unresolved the two issues at the heart of the conflict: Israel’s occupation and Hezbollah’s arsenal.
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Two Passenger Trains in Deadly Collision in Britain
At least one person was killed and dozens of others were injured in the crash near Bedford, England, the authorities said.
Lebanon Cease-Fire Bolsters U.S.-Iran Truce, After a Shaky Start
Talks on a long-term peace deal were set to begin on Friday, but Iran pulled out, citing Israeli strikes in Lebanon. Hours later, diplomats …
Woman Receives 12-Year Sentence for 1978 Scalding Death of Stepdaughter, 5
Janice Nix was found guilty of manslaughter after her stepson told the police that she had forced his sister into a hot bath as a form of pu…
U.S. Plans to End AIDS Funding for South Africa
According to an unsigned statement from the State Department, the U.S. will phase out support for H.I.V. prevention and treatment in South A…
Catherine, Princess of Wales, Urges ‘Human Connection’ in a Digital World
The princess published an essay Friday warning against a childhood “mediated by screens,” days after Britain announced a ban on social m…
Moscow Refinery Blast May Have Been Caused by Friendly Fire, Video Suggests
Footage shows a Russian air defense missile traveling toward a fuel silo, which erupts in an explosion around the time of its arrival.
Italy Doesn’t ‘Beg,’ Giorgia Meloni Tells Trump
President Trump said the Italian leader had “begged” him to take a photo together at the Group of 7 summit in France. The remarks come a…
Canadian Billionaire Frank Stronach Convicted of Sexual and Indecent Assault
Mr. Stronach, 93, was found guilty of sexual assault and indecent assault in two cases and acquitted on three other charges.
In Britain, a Rival’s Stunning Victory May Force Starmer’s Last Stand
Andy Burnham, a Labour mayor, won a resounding majority in a special election on Thursday, making him eligible to challenge Prime Minister K…
Trump’s Iran Deal Is Off to a Chaotic Start
The preliminary agreement, not yet a week old, has sown confusion: nixed Swiss signing ceremonies, rifts with Israel and Congress, and uncer…
Iran’s Supreme Leader Says He Dislikes Deal With U.S., but Allowed It
Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei distanced himself from the agreement, putting responsibility for it on Iran’s president, and said it does not m…