Ukraine’s Strike on an Iranian Ship Could Bring Two Wars Closer
The attack in the Caspian Sea was an unusually direct encounter between two countries that have been on opposite sides for years.
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Why Iran Is in No Rush to Return to Talks With United States
Amid a reprieve in the fighting, Iran’s leaders are betting that they can endure more pain than President Trump and have leverage over the…
Map: 6.8-Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Japan
View the location of the quake’s epicenter and shake area.
France and Spain Race to Tamp Down Wildfires Before Heat Wave Hits
Faced with unprecedented blazes, firefighters in both countries are using a brief window of opportunity to bring the flames under control be…
Live Updates: 6.8-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Japan
Fires and injuries were reported after the quake in the southwestern prefecture of Kumamoto, according to Japan’s state broadcaster. A tsu…
Fresh Clashes Erupt in Pakistani Kashmir on First Day of Contested Vote
Dozens have died in recent weeks ahead of a weekslong regional election, officials said. A banned civil rights group said supporters died in…
‘We Are Not Learning Anything’: India’s Gen Z Rage Is a Test for Modi
As India’s huge youth population surges, the government faces pressure to fix an education system that leaves many ill prepared for univer…
How Do You Move 30 Beluga Whales? With Cranes, Planes and Anti-Anxiety Medicine.
Relocating the whales from a closed marine attraction in Canada to aquariums in the United States and Spain requires coordination, permits a…
As Fires Menace Bordeaux, Winemakers See Another Blow to Their Livelihood
One of the largest fires in modern French history is raging near the vineyards of Bordeaux. That is just the latest problem for France’s e…
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The quake struck near the coastal city of Uto in southern Japan. There were no immediate reports of damage.
‘A Wake-Up Call’: Massive Wildfires Pierce Madrid’s Bubble
Madrid is booming, culturally and economically, but the wildfires raging within a short drive of the capital have provided a reality check.
Drilling for Oil the Old-Fashioned Way in ‘Little Texas,’ Indonesia
Small pumps and truck engines are used to extract crude from the ground in parts of the country, which has tens of thousands of community-ru…