Fatigue, Tension, Joy: England Pulls a World Cup All-Nighter
The game against Mexico started at 2 a.m. in Britain. Pubs were allowed to stay open unusually late for fans to share the drama together.
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Ships Are Moving In and Out of the Persian Gulf, Easing Oil Prices
A recovery in oil flows from the Persian Gulf and a pledge by OPEC Plus to pump more crude have put downward pressure on energy prices.
Comcast Adds Heft With Sky’s Deal for British Broadcaster ITV
The $2.1 billion purchase would combine two major British media outlets and help the Comcast-owned Sky compete with streaming giants.
Khamenei’s funeral draws mourners from across Iran’s regional network.
From Lebanon to cities across Pakistan, gatherings and marches are expected to show his reach.
As Mourners for Khamenei Descend on Tehran, Many Residents Take Flight
Some residents have escaped the city and posted photos of their getaways on social media — a reminder that not all Iranians are mourning t…
Greenland, Tariffs, NATO and Now Soccer. Trump Creates a New Clash With Europe.
The decision to reverse a one-game ban landed badly in Europe, at a moment of already-heightened geopolitical tension with the United States…
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Ukraine Remade Air Defense, but Russia Has Changed Its Attacks
Ukraine has changed how militaries use Patriot systems. But recent attacks prove that clever adaptations cannot overcome a shortage of inter…
Huge Crowds Gather for Ayatollah’s Funeral, and China Tests Long-Range Ballistic Missile
Plus, an unusual World Cup reversal.
NATO Leaders Are Meeting This Week. Here’s What to Know.
As member states gather in Turkey, here’s a guide to the summit, and the decades-old alliance.
In Trump’s Second Midterm, Democrats Are Looking for Fighters
Attitudes in the party have shifted, Democrats say, with a growing appetite for outsider candidates vowing to overhaul the system. Some worr…
Facing Threats, NATO Finds New Value in Turkey
As President Trump cools on the alliance, its members see Turkey’s large military and vibrant defense sector as assets.