US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026) Jun 18, 2026 Iran and the U.S. Have an Understanding. Will It Lead to a Deal? Europe and the larger world will be watching carefully to see if talks produce a lasting agreement on Iran’s nuclear program and the Strait of Hormuz. Iran and the U.S. Have an Understanding. Will It Lead to a Deal? Europe and the larger world will be watching carefully to see if talks produce a lasting agreement on Iran’s nuclear program and the Strait of Hormuz. See more
International Relations May 10, 2026 How China May Have Sought to Recruit a House Aide to Spy on the U.S. A staff member on the House China Committee was promised $10,000 for U.S. policy insights, on issues like Venezuela and rare-earth minerals. How China May Have Sought to Recruit a House Aide to Spy on the U.S. A staff member on the House China Committee was promised $10,000 for U.S. policy insights, on issues like Venezuela and rare-earth minerals. Share
Canada May 10, 2026 Canada and the European Union Are in Love. Where Can It Lead? A rapid trip with the prime minister to Armenia highlighted the new era of amity between Canada and the European Union. We examine what that can and can’t do... Canada and the European Union Are in Love. Where Can It Lead? A rapid trip with the prime minister to Armenia highlighted the new era of amity between Canada and the European Union. We examine what that can and can’t do... Share
Politics and Government May 10, 2026 One Nation Wins Australia Special Election, Claiming Seat in Lower House One Nation, an anti-immigration party with Trumpian policies that has risen in popularity, won a seat in Parliament’s lower house for the first time. One Nation Wins Australia Special Election, Claiming Seat in Lower House One Nation, an anti-immigration party with Trumpian policies that has risen in popularity, won a seat in Parliament’s lower house for the first time. Share
Demonstrations May 10, 2026 Why Antiwar Protesters Are Rallying in Japan Demonstrators are opposed to Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s efforts to build up military power and move the country away from its pacifist identity. Why Antiwar Protesters Are Rallying in Japan Demonstrators are opposed to Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s efforts to build up military power and move the country away from its pacifist identity. Share
US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026) May 10, 2026 Deadly Israeli Strikes Erode Cease-Fire in Lebanon Fighting between Israel and Hezbollah has shown little sign of abating, with Hezbollah also continuing to attack Israeli troops, and both sides accusing the... Deadly Israeli Strikes Erode Cease-Fire in Lebanon Fighting between Israel and Hezbollah has shown little sign of abating, with Hezbollah also continuing to attack Israeli troops, and both sides accusing the... Share
Hantavirus May 10, 2026 Passengers on Hantavirus Cruise Ship Will Disembark in Tenerife and Return to Home Countries The cruise ship will arrive on the island of Tenerife, part of the Canary Islands of Spain, officials said. All of the passengers will then be evacuated to t... Passengers on Hantavirus Cruise Ship Will Disembark in Tenerife and Return to Home Countries The cruise ship will arrive on the island of Tenerife, part of the Canary Islands of Spain, officials said. All of the passengers will then be evacuated to t... Share
US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026) May 10, 2026 Strait of Hormuz Remains Effectively Blocked After Naval Skirmishes The U.S. Navy’s blockade continued to intercept ships trying to leave or enter Iranian ports, while fear of Iranian attacks kept other ships from attempting... Strait of Hormuz Remains Effectively Blocked After Naval Skirmishes The U.S. Navy’s blockade continued to intercept ships trying to leave or enter Iranian ports, while fear of Iranian attacks kept other ships from attempting... Share
Politics and Government May 10, 2026 Rhun ap Iorwerth Breaks Labour’s Dominance in Wales Rhun ap Iorwerth, a former journalist, led his party to the most seats in the Welsh Parliament, ousting the Labour Party, which had long held sway, and beati... Rhun ap Iorwerth Breaks Labour’s Dominance in Wales Rhun ap Iorwerth, a former journalist, led his party to the most seats in the Welsh Parliament, ousting the Labour Party, which had long held sway, and beati... Share
Russia May 10, 2026 A Scaled-Back Victory Day Parade Shows Putin’s Growing Vulnerability in Ukraine War The event, shrunken because of security fears, adds to a sense that Moscow and other Russian cities can no longer be insulated from the war. A Scaled-Back Victory Day Parade Shows Putin’s Growing Vulnerability in Ukraine War The event, shrunken because of security fears, adds to a sense that Moscow and other Russian cities can no longer be insulated from the war. Share
Politics and Government May 10, 2026 Britain’s Electorate Is ‘Splintering.’ Can Its System Stand the Strain? Insurgent parties like Reform U.K. surged at the polls this week. But the British electoral system wasn’t built for multiparty democracy. Britain’s Electorate Is ‘Splintering.’ Can Its System Stand the Strain? Insurgent parties like Reform U.K. surged at the polls this week. But the British electoral system wasn’t built for multiparty democracy. Share
Zoos May 10, 2026 Punch, the Lonely Monkey Who Drew Crowds to a Small Japan Zoo, Is Growing Up. He’s Still a Star. The macaque, now 9 months old, has been attracting tens of thousands of visitors to a small Japanese zoo. He ignores the attention. Punch, the Lonely Monkey Who Drew Crowds to a Small Japan Zoo, Is Growing Up. He’s Still a Star. The macaque, now 9 months old, has been attracting tens of thousands of visitors to a small Japanese zoo. He ignores the attention. Share
Russian Invasion of Ukraine (2022) May 10, 2026 Russia Has Lost More Than 350,000 Soldiers, New Estimate Finds The number raises the prospect that about half a million soldiers in total have died on the Russian and Ukrainian sides. Russia Has Lost More Than 350,000 Soldiers, New Estimate Finds The number raises the prospect that about half a million soldiers in total have died on the Russian and Ukrainian sides. Share
