
Once Russia’s Most Volatile Region, Chechnya Is Bracing for Succession
Amid rampant speculation about his health, Ramzan Kadyrov, the Kremlin-allied strongman who rules the region, has been noticeably absent from view, while grooming his teenage son for the future.By Nataliya Vasilyeva
Published on : Thu Jul 03 2025
worldeurope
Chechnya (Russia)RussiaKadyrov, RamzanPutin, Vladimir VKadyrov, Adam (2007- )Alaudinov, Apti (1973- )Daudov, Magomed

The Site of the Jonestown Massacre Opens to Tourists. Some Ask Why.
Both American survivors of the mass suicide and murder and Guyanese have criticized the tour. But defenders say the site offers important lessons.By Genevieve Glatsky and Federico Rios
Published on : Thu Jul 03 2025
worldamericas
Jonestown (Guyana)GuyanaWanderlust Adventures GYJones, Jim (1931-78)

Pope Leo Returns to Tradition: A Summer Break at a Papal Villa
For 400 years, most popes escaped the Roman summer in the hilltop town of Castel Gandolfo, Italy. Then Francis stopped going, leaving the town a bit bereft.By Elisabetta Povoledo
Published on : Thu Jul 03 2025
worldeurope
Castel Gandolfo (Italy)Roman Catholic ChurchSwiss GuardsLeo XIVFrancisBenedict XVIJohn Paul II

Israel and Syria in U.S.-Brokered Talks to End Border Conflict, Trump Envoy Says
Thomas J. Barrack Jr., the U.S. ambassador to Turkey, says Washington is facilitating the discussions and prioritizing economic development over nation-building in the Middle East.By Ben Hubbard
Published on : Thu Jul 03 2025
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SyriaIsraelGolan HeightsMiddle EastBarrack, Thomas J Jral-Shara, Ahmed (Abu Mohammad al-Jolani) (1982- )

North Korea Opens Seaside Resort With Fanfare but No Foreign Tourists
The Kalma Beach resort town, one of Kim Jong-un’s most ambitious projects aimed at attracting foreign tourists, may not draw the waves of visitors he wants.By Choe Sang-Hun
Published on : Thu Jul 03 2025
worldasia
North KoreaChinaRussiaKim Jong-unWonsan Kalma (Wonsan, North Korea, Hotel)

Vatican Publishes a New Mass on Caring for the Environment
The Mass, along with other steps, show Pope Leo XIV and the Roman Catholic Church building on the environmental commitment of his predecessor, Francis.By Elisabetta Povoledo
Published on : Thu Jul 03 2025
worldeurope
Roman Catholic ChurchLeo XIVFrancis

How Syria’s Dictator Buried His Victims
A cemetery near Damascus was transformed into an industrial-scale mass grave for Syrians who opposed President Bashar al-Assad.By Charlie Smart, Anjali Singhvi, Bora Erden, Mika Gröndahl and K.K. Rebecca Lai
Published on : Thu Jul 03 2025
worldmiddleeast
SyriaNajha (Syria)Assad, Bashar al-

Top Russian General Killed in ‘Combat Operations’ Near Ukraine
Maj. Gen. Mikhail Gudkov, promoted to deputy head of the Russian Navy just a few months earlier, died in an apparent Ukrainian strike.By Nataliya Vasilyeva
Published on : Thu Jul 03 2025
worldeurope
Kursk (Russia)UkraineKorenevo (Russia)Putin, Vladimir V

Seoul Is Going Easy on Its Lovebugs. Many People Want Them Dead.
Municipal workers in the South Korean capital region are responding to a summer infestation by spraying water, but residents wish they would break out the poison.By John Yoon
Published on : Thu Jul 03 2025
worldasia
Seoul (South Korea)South Korea

As a Nation’s Economy Slows, Some Say It’s No Time for a Free Lunch
Indonesia’s president promised free meals for every student in the country. But unemployment is rising, and some analysts say he’s making matters worse.By Muktita Suhartono
Published on : Thu Jul 03 2025
worldasia
IndonesiaJakarta (Indonesia)

Where Do Israel-Hamas Truce Negotiations Stand?
Hamas wants to ensure that the latest cease-fire proposal has sufficient guarantees that negotiations will lead to a permanent end to the Gaza war.By Adam Rasgon and Natan Odenheimer
Published on : Thu Jul 03 2025
worldmiddleeast
Gaza StripIsraelHamasNetanyahu, Benjamin

Why the Dalai Lama Decided Not to Break From Tradition on His Successor
The aging spiritual leader is looking to prevent Beijing from taking advantage of a power vacuum. But there is pressure to preserve a core element of Tibetan Buddhism.By Mujib Mashal and Hari Kumar
Published on : Wed Jul 02 2025
worldasia
TibetChinaDharamsala (India)Communist Party of ChinaDalai Lama

1,500 People Evacuated as Wildfire Rages on Greek Island of Crete
Most of those fleeing the blaze were tourists. Firefighters struggled against heavy winds to bring the flames under control.By Lynsey Chutel and Niki Kitsantonis
Published on : Thu Jul 03 2025
worldeurope
Crete (Greece)

What to Know About the Dangerous Heat in Europe
Some parts of Western Europe were starting to cool off as the extreme heat that has gripped the continent moved east.By Lynsey Chutel, Nazaneen Ghaffar and Amelia Nierenberg
Published on : Mon Jun 30 2025
worldeurope
Athens (Greece)EuropeFranceGreat BritainGreeceItalyPortugalSpain

Teenage Aviator Detained After Landing in Antarctica, Chile Says
Ethan Guo, 19, had been documenting his attempt to fly solo to all seven continents on social media. He is no longer in custody but has no easy way to leave an island off Antarctica’s coast.By Michael Levenson
Published on : Thu Jul 03 2025
worldamericas
Antarctic RegionsChileSouthern Ocean

Russia Becomes First Country to Recognize Afghanistan’s Taliban Government
Afghanistan has remained largely isolated since the Taliban seized power nearly four years ago, despite subtle signs of increased cooperation with countries like China and India.By Elian Peltier and Paul Sonne
Published on : Thu Jul 03 2025
worldasia
AfghanistanRussiaTaliban

David Mabuza, South Africa’s Former Deputy President, Dies at 64
Hailing from a small, rural province, Mr. Mabuza had a remarkable rise to national power. But much of it came crashing down amid corruption allegations.By John Eligon and Zimasa Matiwane
Published on : Thu Jul 03 2025
worldafrica
South AfricaAfrican National CongressMabuza, DavidRamaphosa, CyrilZuma, Jacob G

Mexico Confirms Arrest Warrant for Boxer Julio César Chávez Jr.
The well-known Mexican boxer was detained by U.S. immigration agents in California on Wednesday, days after fighting a high-profile contest against the former YouTuber Jake Paul.By Emiliano Rodríguez Mega and Annie Correal
Published on : Thu Jul 03 2025
worldamericas
CaliforniaMexicoSinaloa CartelHomeland Security DepartmentChavez, Julio Cesar Jr (1986- )Guzman Loera, Joaquin

Friday Briefing: House Passes Trump’s Big Bill
Plus, North Korea’s new beach resort.By Justin Porter
Published on : Thu Jul 03 2025
briefing

Hamas Has a New Leader in Gaza. His Next Test: Cease-Fire Talks.
The rise of Izz al-Din al-Haddad in the chain of command suggests the group will hold firm to its position demanding a total end to the war before releasing all remaining hostages.By Adam Rasgon and Ronen Bergman
Published on : Thu Jul 03 2025
worldmiddleeast
Gaza StripIsraelHamasal-Haddad, Izz al-Din

How the G.O.P. Bill Will Reshape America’s Energy Landscape
Here’s a rundown on the winners and losers in the legislation muscled through Congress.By Brad Plumer
Published on : Thu Jul 03 2025
climate
Republican PartyTrump, Donald J

Trump Says Call with Putin Yields No Progress on Ukraine Cease-Fire
The apparent impasse came during a roughly hourlong conversation between the leaders on Thursday morning.By Paul Sonne and Tyler Pager
Published on : Thu Jul 03 2025
uspolitics
IranIsraelUkraineUnited StatesNorth Atlantic Treaty OrganizationPutin, Vladimir VTrump, Donald J

Sandy Gall, War Correspondent Without Swagger, Dies at 97
For nearly 50 years, he was ubiquitous on British television — first as a reporter and then as an imperturbable presenter on Independent Television’s “News at Ten.”By Adam Nossiter
Published on : Thu Jul 03 2025
businessmedia
Great BritainAfghanistanIndependent Television NewsGall, Sandy (1927-2025)Massoud, Ahmed Shah

E.P.A. Employees Are Invited to Adopt Soon-to-Be Homeless Lab Rats
The agency is cutting animal testing of chemicals. Some scientists are concerned, but in the meantime the rats (and zebra fish) need new homes.By Hiroko Tabuchi
Published on : Thu Jul 03 2025
climate
Environmental Protection Agency

Tracking Heat Across Europe
See detailed maps of the latest temperature forecasts across Europe.By Lazaro Gamio, Zach Levitt and Erin McCann
Published on : Thu Jul 03 2025
worldeurope
Europe

Diogo Jota, Liverpool Soccer Star, Dies in Car Crash at 28
Mr. Jota and his brother André Silva died in Spain, the authorities said. The crash came two weeks after the Portuguese player’s wedding.By Ali Watkins
Published on : Thu Jul 03 2025
worldeurope
Liverpool (Soccer Team)Jota, Diogo (1996-2025)

Don’t Like Eating Insects? Your Pet Might.
Could insect meal and lab-grown meat be a more sustainable, ethical way to feed our cats and dogs?By Emily Anthes
Published on : Thu Jul 03 2025
science
United StatesAustriaMeatly (Good Dog Food Ltd)

Thursday Briefing
Talks between Israel and Hamas.By Natasha Frost
Published on : Thu Jul 03 2025
briefing

At Least 5 Dead and 29 Missing After Ferry Sinks Near Bali
The ship was carrying 65 people when it sank on its way to the Indonesian resort island, a popular tourist destination.By Muktita Suhartono and Francesca Regalado
Published on : Thu Jul 03 2025
worldasia
IndonesiaBali (Indonesia)Java (Indonesia)

How Tourists Can Stay Cool During the European Heat Wave
As Europe buckles under a punishing heat wave, residents and summer travelers are struggling to find relief. Here’s how and where to look for respite.By Nia Decaille
Published on : Wed Jul 02 2025
travel
Barcelona (Spain)Budapest (Hungary)Copenhagen (Denmark)EuropeLondon (England)Madrid (Spain)Paris (France)Rome (Italy)

North Korean Tech Workers Infiltrating Companies Around World, U.S. Says
Using falsified and stolen IDs, prosecutors say, North Koreans secure jobs that help finance the regime by evading sanctions. They also steal corporate secrets, some related to military technology.By Ephrat Livni
Published on : Wed Jul 02 2025
worldasia
North Korea

Thursday Briefing: Sean Combs Acquitted of Sex Trafficking
Plus, pet crocodiles in Australia.By Justin Porter
Published on : Wed Jul 02 2025
briefing

Argentina’s President Joins A.I.-Fueled Smear Campaign Against Journalist
Journalists face an increasing number of attacks from Argentina’s highest office, raising concerns about the undermining of press freedom.By Daniel Politi and Natalie Alcoba
Published on : Wed Jul 02 2025
worldamericas
ArgentinaAmnesty InternationalMilei, Javier

Russia-Azerbaijan Tensions Soar, Threatening Moscow’s Influence
The rift, provoked by the deaths of two ethnic Azerbaijanis in Russian custody, was the latest in a series of spats that revealed a deeper diplomatic rift between the former allies.By Ivan Nechepurenko
Published on : Wed Jul 02 2025
worldeurope
AzerbaijanRussiaAliyev, Ilham HPeskov, Dmitri S