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2Kby David E. Sanger and Tyler Pager / 7h

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said U.S. strikes had destroyed a facility that is key to turning highly enriched nuclear fuel into a working bomb. He railed against a less optimistic U.S. intelligence report.

Live Updates: Trump Says U.S. Will Hold Talks With Iran Next Week

500+by The New York Times / 8h

President Trump announced the talks as the cease-fire between Israel and Iran entered a second day. It was unclear what format those discussions would take, or if they would lead to limits on Iran’s nuclear program.

RFK Jr. Accuses Gavi, Global Vaccine Agency, of Ignoring Science

400+by Stephanie Nolen / 6h

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. claimed that the agency, Gavi, had “ignored the science” in immunizing children around the world.

Today

Iranians and Israelis Begin Tense Return to Normal Life

by Aaron Boxerman and Leily Nikounazar / 58min

As a cease-fire held for a second day, people in both countries were still haunted by the terrifying moments of a brief but intense war.

NATO Agrees to a Big Increase in Military Spending, Pleasing Trump

49by Steven Erlanger and Lara Jakes / 1h

President Trump has long pushed the European allies to be more self-sufficient on defense, relying less on American protection. NATO committed to a major increase over the next decade.

NATO Agrees to a Big Increase in Military Spending, Pleasing Trump

38by Steven Erlanger and Lara Jakes / 1h

President Trump has long pushed the European allies to be more self-sufficient on defense, relying less on American protection. NATO committed to a major increase over the next decade.

Trump says the U.S. will meet with Iran but downplays the need for a nuclear agreement.

by Tyler Pager / 2h

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British Man Is Charged Over Attempted Mock Wedding With Girl, 9, at Disneyland Paris

Man arrested for fake wedding

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100+by Aurelien Breeden and Lizzie Dearden / 2h

The French authorities said a 39-year-old had attempted to conduct the ceremony with a minor on Saturday. The British police say he is a convicted sex offender.

Scientists Retrace 30,000-Year-Old Ocean Voyage, in a Hollowed-Out Log

by Franz Lidz / 2h

Japanese researchers turned to “experimental archaeology” to study how ancient humans navigated powerful ocean currents and migrated offshore.

Did Baby Talk Give Rise to Language?

by Carl Zimmer / 2h

The way that human adults talk to young children is unique among primates, a new study found. That might be one secret to our species’ grasp of language.

Tensions Grow Between Iran and the U.N. Nuclear Watchdog

by Vivian Yee / 4h

The Iranian government has raised the prospect that inspectors from the International Atomic Energy Agency may be ejected from the country.

NATO Agrees to Boost Military Spending as Trump Praises Allies, but Criticizes Spain

by Lara Jakes / 4h

President Trump has pressed allies to spend more on defense. Leaders agreed that “allies” — but not “all allies” — would meet the objective.

Iran’s Attack on a U.S. Base in Qatar Is a Nightmare Come True for Gulf States

300+by Vivian Nereim / 7h

The countries have long worried about being sucked into regional war as they juggle relations with Washington, their security guarantor, while seeking to improve ties with Tehran.

Eurostar Trains Delayed and Canceled After Cable Theft

200+by Amelia Nierenberg / 7h

The company running the passenger service between Britain and continental Europe advised travelers to “cancel or postpone.”

U.K. Says It’s Buying 12 Jets That Can Carry Nuclear Weapons

UK reintroduces airborne nuclear deterrent

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200+by Steven Erlanger and Stephen Castle / 8h

The decision means that Britain’s air force will have a nuclear role for the first time since the end of the Cold War.

Vietnam Abolishes Death Penalty for Embezzlement and Other Crimes

Vietnam abolishes death penalty for eight crimes

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200+by Tung Ngo / 8h

The move, one official said, would help the country extradite suspects from abroad. It would also spare the life of a recently convicted tycoon.

The Israeli atomic energy commission says the war set back Iran’s nuclear program by ‘many years.’

by Adam Rasgon / 8h

The assertion comes as questions swirl about how effective the U.S. and Israeli strikes were.

At Least 8 Killed as Protesters Battle Police in Kenya

500+by Eve Sampson and Abdi Latif Dahir / 9h

Demonstrators joined antigovernment marches across the country a year after huge rallies against a contentious tax plan left more than 60 people dead.

Trump reiterates claims about Iran’s nuclear program that contradict early intelligence findings.

Trump's Iran attack deemed ineffective

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26by Tyler Pager / 10h

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Yesterday

With Bezos Wedding, Venice Braces for Love in the Time of Tech Billionaires

Venice protests Jeff Bezos wedding

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200+by Emma Bubola / 11h

The celebration of Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez has divided a city that centuries ago set the standard for opulence.

The Weapon That Terrorizes Ukrainians by Night

53by C.J. Chivers and Finbarr O’Reilly / 11h

How Russia’s terrifying long-range drone program has brought about a deadly new phase in the war.

Trump’s OSHA Nominee Has a History With Heat and UPS Drivers

28by Hiroko Tabuchi / 11h

David Keeling would take over the workplace-safety agency just as it is considering rules to protect against extreme heat. His former employers, UPS and Amazon, have opposed the rules.

Promise of Victory Over H.I.V. Fades as U.S. Withdraws Support

1Kby Stephanie Nolen / 11h

A new drug that gives almost complete protection against the virus was to be administered across Africa this year. Now, much of the funding for that effort is gone.

With Trump’s Help, Scandal-Ridden Brazilian Meatpacker JBS Makes a Comeback

by Ana Ionova / 11h

JBS, a giant Brazilian firm once fined billions for bribery, is trading on the New York Stock Exchange. Some credit President Trump’s era of deal-making for the company’s success.

Inside the Global Deal-Making Behind Trump’s Mass Deportations

300+by Edward Wong, Zolan Kanno-Youngs, Hamed Aleaziz and Minho Kim / 11h

The administration is pushing nations around the world, including ones at war, to take people expelled by the U.S. government who are not citizens of those countries.

The Evolution of Trump’s Views on Foreign Aid

400+by Andrew Jacobs, Saurabh Datar and Antonio de Luca / 11h

The administration has gutted agencies like U.S.A.I.D., and President Trump has denigrated their work as wasteful and rife with fraud. His views on humanitarian assistance have seesawed since he entered political life.

7 Israeli Soldiers Killed in Gaza, Military Says

Israeli soldiers ambushed in Gaza

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1Kby Adam Rasgon / 12h

The Israeli military said the soldiers were killed in the southern city of Khan Younis, and that they were part of a team finding and demolishing tunnels.

Australian Journalist, Antoinette Latouff, Wins Wrongful Termination Case

by Victoria Kim / 13h

The Australian Broadcasting Corporation violated labor law when it took Antoinette Lattouf off the air after she posted on Instagram about Gaza, the court ruled.

Here’s the latest.

by Adam Rasgon, Michael D. Shear and Francesca Regalado / 14h

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China Tightens Controls on Fentanyl but Calls It a U.S. Problem

China tightens fentanyl precursor controls

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25by David Pierson and Keith Bradsher / 14h

Two chemicals used to make the powerful opioid will be more strictly regulated, but an official said it was “the United States’ responsibility to solve the issue.”

Wednesday Briefing

by Natasha Frost / 16h

An Iran-Israel truce takes hold.

The Bombing of Iran May Teach an Unwelcome Lesson on Nuclear Weapons

300+by Mark Landler / 16h

Will America’s pre-emptive strike discourage other countries from pursuing a weapon — or just the opposite?

This Vermont Soccer Team Plays for the Planet

64by Cara Buckley and Kelly Burgess / 20h

The Vermont Green Football Club champions environmental work and draws sold-out crowds, with the help of free ice cream.

Intel Report on Iran Upends Victory Lap Trump Was Hoping for at NATO

US intelligence leak may discredit Trump

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1Kby Tyler Pager and David E. Sanger / 22h

President Trump had been eager to celebrate the U.S. strikes on Iran, but a new report indicates the attack set back Iran’s nuclear program by only a few months.

Israel-Iran Cease-Fire Takes Hold After Trump Rebuke

Israel Iran ceasefire after conflict

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by Isabel Kershner, Aaron Boxerman, Maggie Haberman and Michael Levenson / 22h

The truce went into effect after pressure from President Trump and Qatar. Israel said its forces were now shifting their attention back to Gaza.

Iran’s president casts the cease-fire as a victory and floats the prospect of nuclear talks.

by Ephrat Livni and Sanam Mahoozi / 23h

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Wednesday Briefing: New Details About U.S. Strikes on Iran

Congressional briefings on Iran strikes postponed

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by Daniel E. Slotnik / 23h

Plus, Australia’s “Flying Padres”

Toronto Sees Record Temperatures as Extreme Heat Settles Over Canada

Heat wave expected across multiple regions

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21by Vjosa Isai / 1d

Sweltering temperatures not seen in Toronto in nearly a decade have prompted health alerts, pool closures and warnings to students to expect “uncomfortable conditions.”

How Iran Became Isolated

by Christina Goldbaum, Katrin Bennhold, Rebecca Suner, Nikolay Nikolov, Laura Salaberry and Christina Thornell / 1d

Christina Goldbaum, a New York Times reporter, and Katrin Bennhold, a senior writer on the international desk, discuss how the power dynamics in the Middle East could change as Iran has become more isolated.

White House Postpones Briefing Congress on Iran Strikes

Congressional briefings on Iran postponed

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38by Robert Jimison / 1d

Democrats reacted with outrage after the Trump administration, which has yet to consult with Congress on its strikes against Iran, delayed a planned briefing with lawmakers on Capitol Hill.

Timeline: Did Iran or Israel Violate the Cease-Fire With Strikes?

Trump announces unexpected cease-fire

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100+by Lazaro Gamio, Elena Shao and Daniel Wood / 1d

The period after President Trump announced the cease-fire was muddied by time zone differences, unclear wording in statements and continuing strikes.

15-Hour Qantas Flight Takes Passengers From Perth to Perth Amid Mideast Closures

Qantas flights return due to security

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200+by Amanda Holpuch / 1d

Flights on Monday and Tuesday were delayed and diverted because of temporary air space closures in the region.

Democrats Forge Ahead With Efforts to Reach War Powers Vote Amid Shaky Cease-Fire

25by Robert Jimison and Michael Gold / 1d

The Democrats pressing for a vote to require congressional approval for any further military action against Iran are proposing to narrow the measure to draw maximum support from a divided party.

The Middle East tries to untangle travel after attacks and airspace closures.

by Gabe Castro-Root / 1d

Nearly half of all Qatar Airways flights were canceled on Tuesday, causing headaches and confusion around the world.

How Netanyahu’s Move Against Iran Gives Him Room to Maneuver on Gaza

99by Patrick Kingsley / 1d

Benjamin Netanyahu, the Israeli prime minister, has avoided a truce in Gaza. Boosted by his Iran campaign, he can negotiate from strength.

London Police Appeal for Help in the Theft of a $200,000 Violin

300+by Amelia Nierenberg / 1d

British police are asking for assistance in identifying the suspect in the theft of a 285-year-old violin, which was snatched while a musician was in a pub.

Two Brown Bears Broke Out of Their Pen. Then They Ransacked the Honey Stash.

Bears Mish and Lucy steal honey

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500+by Claire Moses / 1d

Mish and Lucy, 5-year-old siblings, escaped their enclosure at a wildlife sanctuary in Devon, England. Only honey was in danger.

Israel and Iran deny violating a nascent truce, offering their own versions of events.

by Isabel Kershner and Vivian Yee / 1d

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How Qatar Helped Broker the Israel-Iran Cease-Fire

Trump announces unexpected cease-fire

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49by Adam Rasgon / 1d

In public, Qatar was insisting on the right to defend itself after Iran attacked a U.S. military site in the emirate. Behind the scenes, it was already mediating a truce between Israel and Iran.

Germany to Spend Record Amount on Its Military and Infrastructure

by Melissa Eddy / 1d

The increase was announced hours before a NATO meeting during which member countries are expected to agree to raise military spending to 5 percent of their G.D.P.

Trump says he is ‘not happy’ with Israel and Iran.

Trump urges Israel Iran ceasefire

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22by Matthew Mpoke Bigg / 1d

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Queen Elizabeth II Memorial to Feature Glass Bridge

200+by Lynsey Chutel / 1d

A London park is to host monuments celebrating Britain’s longest-reigning monarch, with two statues also planned.

Iran’s Capital Tehran Endures Intense Attacks Before Cease-Fire With Israel

US strikes on Iran condemned

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by Farnaz Fassihi / 1d

Large flames illuminated the night sky as airstrikes pummeled the Iranian capital, residents said. Later on Tuesday morning, state television said a cease-fire had been agreed to with Israel.

World Leaders Cautiously Welcome Israel-Iran Cease-Fire

Oil prices drop after cease-fire

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by Matthew Mpoke Bigg / 1d

In the shaky first hours of the truce, officials were largely positive about the agreement to end the fighting but expressed concern that it remained fragile.

Iran Casts Cease-Fire as Proof That Its Military Has Prevailed

38by Leily Nikounazar and Vivian Yee / 1d

Officials in Iran were claiming victory, saying that its armed forces had imposed a truce on Israel. But defeat seemed a more accurate reading of recent events.

Drones hit Iraqi military sites, hours after Iran attacked a U.S. base in Qatar.

No confirmed Iran attacks on US bases

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by Euan Ward / 1d

The Iraqi authorities said that two facilities had been damaged and that four other sites had been targeted. There was no immediate claim of responsibility.

Live Updates: Trump Lashes Out at Israel and Iran as Fragile Truce Is Tested

Iranian missile strikes kill Israelis

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2Kby The New York Times / 1d

President Trump said that both sides had continued fighting despite his announcement of a cease-fire. Iran denied violating the truce and Israel’s retaliation appeared limited, suggesting that the deal remained intact for now.

Villages Evacuated on Greek Island as Wildfires Rage

23by Ali Watkins / 1d

More than 400 firefighters were battling five wildfires on Chios in the Aegean Sea, which authorities are investigating as possible arson.

WPR Daily Review.

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