- Starmer and Macron Agree to Nuclear Deterrence Pact to Fend Off Threat to Europeby Michael D. Shear and Lizzie Dearden on 10 July 2025 at 04:01
The two leaders are set to confirm details of a strengthened defense relationship at a summit Thursday. An agreement on tackling unauthorized migration may also be announced.
- Henry Mount Charles, Whose Castle Was a Mecca for Rock, Dies at 74by Trip Gabriel on 10 July 2025 at 02:42
To preserve his Irish manor, he staged concerts on its grounds, drawing the likes of U2, Bob Dylan, Madonna and the Rolling Stones as well as tens of thousands of fans.
- A British Surgeon Shares What She Saw in Gaza’s Hospitalsby Lizzie Dearden on 10 July 2025 at 01:43
A British surgeon described what she saw in the territory, treating people who’d been shot trying to get food and children with life-changing injuries from Israeli bombs.
- Umbrellas Optional? East Asia’s Monsoon Rains Are No Longer a Sure Thingby John Yoon on 10 July 2025 at 01:12
Parts of South Korea and Japan have had short rainy seasons this year. Scientists say that climate change has helped make the summer rains more unreliable.
- Rubio Visits Asia as Trump Raises Trade-War Tensionsby Edward Wong on 10 July 2025 at 01:05
Secretary of State Marco Rubio talks about countering China as it expands its global influence. But President Trump’s tariff threats have created friction with U.S. partners.
- Trump Pledges 50% Tariffs Against Brazil, Citing ‘Witch Hunt’ Against Bolsonaroby Jack Nicas on 10 July 2025 at 00:26
Tensions between the United States and Brazil have suddenly burst open. Brazil’s president promised to reciprocate against President Trump’s tariffs.
- Mexico Sentences 10 Men to 140 Years Each in Prison for Links to Killing at Cartel Ranchby Paulina Villegas on 9 July 2025 at 23:26
The men were convicted of killing one person and disappearing two others at a ranch in Jalisco state, where the authorities found piles of shoes, clothing and hundreds of personal items.
- Not Invited to Dior’s Show in Paris, a Fashion Influencer Hosts a Watch Party Insteadby Yola Mzizi on 9 July 2025 at 22:33
Denied a seat at Jonathan Anderson’s Dior debut, a fashion critic invited all of Paris to watch it with him at a bar. Hundreds took him up on the offer.
- Trump Discusses Economic Investment With African Leaders at White House Meetingby Zolan Kanno-Youngs and Ruth Maclean on 9 July 2025 at 22:14
The administration is aiming to strike deals to expand the United States’ access to critical minerals and to counter China’s rising influence in Africa.
- Russia Makes Record Attack on Ukraine as Trump Castigates Putinby Andrew E. Kramer on 9 July 2025 at 21:39
The number of Russian drones and missiles in the barrage set a single-night record and underscored Ukraine’s need for weapons.
- Yemen’s Houthi Militia Took Sailors Hostage After Red Sea Attack, U.S. Saysby Vivian Nereim on 9 July 2025 at 21:34
The Yemeni militia, backed by Iran, said it had sunk a Liberian-flagged cargo ship in the Red Sea. Liberia said the attack killed two crew members.
- Thursday Briefing: Russia’s Record Drone Attackby Justin Porter on 9 July 2025 at 21:02
Plus, the Bayeux Tapestry’s homecoming.
- Thune Says Russia Sanctions Vote Could Come as Soon as This Monthby Robert Jimison on 9 July 2025 at 19:58
Momentum has been building behind a bipartisan bill to impose sanctions on countries that purchase Russian oil, as Republicans work behind the scenes to win President Trump’s support.
- Former President Yoon Suk Yeol of South Korea Is Arrested on New Chargesby Choe Sang-Hun on 9 July 2025 at 19:48
Former President Yoon Suk Yeol, already accused of insurrection, faced additional criminal charges after a special counsel expanded the investigation into his ill-fated declaration of martial law.
- Can Canada Leverage Its Unique U.S. Relationship During Tariff Talks With Trump?by Matina Stevis-Gridneff on 9 July 2025 at 19:47
Tariff negotiations between the two top trading partners are on a different track from those the U.S. is pursuing with other nations. But Canada may not get a better outcome.
- Recipients of a U.S. Climate Science Fellowship Are Put on Unpaid Leaveby Rebecca Dzombak on 9 July 2025 at 18:41
Researchers in the NOAA program were furloughed because funds to pay them were not available.
- Israel Launches New Ground Incursion in Lebanon, Raising Fears for Truceby Euan Ward on 9 July 2025 at 18:22
Israel has been conducting near-daily strikes against what it says are Hezbollah targets as the Iranian-backed group comes under pressure to disarm amid fears of a renewed war.
- Norman Tebbit, Conservative Force in Britain and Thatcher Ally, Dies at 94by Alan Cowell on 9 July 2025 at 17:39
He was a potential prime minister until he left high office to care for his wife, who was seriously hurt in a bombing by the Irish Republican Army.
- French Police Raid National Rally Over Campaign Financesby Aurelien Breeden on 9 July 2025 at 15:41
The authorities said they were investigating whether the nationalist, anti-immigrant party broke France’s campaign-finance rules.
- New Research Questions Severity of Withdrawal From Antidepressantsby Ellen Barry on 9 July 2025 at 15:00
Warnings about withdrawal from antidepressants have rippled through society in recent years. A new study claims they are overblown.