- Iran War Live Updates: Trump Escalates Threat to Hit Iranian Power Plants After U.S. Rescues Downed Airmanby The New York Times on 5 April 2026 at 19:14
President Trump used an expletive-laden social media post to taunt Iranian leaders, saying that the United States would attack if they did not fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
- Trump Revels in Threats to Commit War Crimes in Iranby Edward Wong on 5 April 2026 at 19:14
The president said he would bomb Iran “back to the Stone Ages.” Until this administration, American leaders had insisted they were trying to follow international law in war.
- Pepsi Drops Sponsorship of Wireless Festival Headlined by Kanye Westby Michael D. Shear on 5 April 2026 at 19:01
Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he was “deeply concerned” that the rapper known for antisemitic and racist comments had been booked to perform at the Wireless Festival.
- Trump Seems Emboldened With New Threats in Truth Social Post Over Strait of Hormuzby David E. Sanger on 5 April 2026 at 18:23
In an expletive-filled social media post, Mr. Trump said Iran should open the Strait of Hormuz or he will bomb bridges and power plants.
- Here’s the latest.by Aaron Boxerman, Greg Jaffe, Helene Cooper, Eric Schmitt and David E. Sanger on 5 April 2026 at 18:04
- Iran’s Downing of Fighter Jet and U.S. Rescue Leave Both Sides Dangerously Emboldenedby Erika Solomon on 5 April 2026 at 17:34
After Iran shot down a U.S. plane and U.S. forces pulled off a risky ground operation to extricate a stranded airman, both sides claimed victory. That confidence could fuel further escalation.
- More Than 70 Migrants Missing After Boat Capsizes Off Libyaby Elisabetta Povoledo on 5 April 2026 at 16:53
Survivors said at least 100 people were on a boat that had left Libya for Europe. Only 32 of those aboard are known to have survived.
- How the CIA Helped Locate a Missing Airman After Iran Downed a U.S. Fighter Jetby Julian E. Barnes on 5 April 2026 at 14:46
The intelligence agency also executed a deception campaign aimed at drawing Iranian forces away from where the missing Air Force officer was hiding.
- Former Matador Is Gored to Death Before Annual Bullfight in Spainby Claire Moses on 5 April 2026 at 14:37
The accident happened before the Corrida Picassiana, an annual event in Malaga that honors the painter Pablo Picasso.
- What We Know About the F-15E Strike Eagle Shot Down by Iranby Neil Vigdor, Aurelien Breeden and Yan Zhuang on 5 April 2026 at 12:00
An airman was rescued on Saturday night, President Trump said. The rescue came after a risky two-day operation deep inside Iran.
- Pope Leo XIV Calls for Peace in First Easter Massby Elisabetta Povoledo on 5 April 2026 at 11:44
The pontiff’s Easter remarks follow a Palm Sunday homily in which he said God rejected the prayers of “those who wage war.”
- Iran’s Defenses Have Been Struck, but They Can Still Fire Missiles and Dronesby Nicholas Kulish on 5 April 2026 at 09:21
Iran has sent waves of missiles and drones at Israel and Gulf states in recent weeks and shot down an American fighter jet on Friday.
- Interceptor Missiles Save Lives, but Stockpiles Are Dwindlingby Nicholas Kulish on 5 April 2026 at 09:01
Defense systems that shoot projectiles out of the sky have become one of the most important components of warfare, so much so that militaries face a diminishing supply.
- Here’s the latest.by Greg Jaffe, Eric Schmitt and Helene Cooper on 5 April 2026 at 05:29
- China Built the World’s Drone Industry. Now It’s Locking Down the Skies.by Joy Dong on 5 April 2026 at 04:01
The Chinese government tightened rules to curb what it described as illegal drone use, but some users say the changes are now restricting too many flights.
- Here’s What Happened in the War in the Middle East on Saturdayby Ashley Ahn on 5 April 2026 at 01:05
The U.S. military’s search-and-rescue operation for a missing American airman entered its second day. The Israeli military struck a major petrochemical complex in Iran.
- Israel Strikes Iran’s Largest Petrochemical Complexby Farnaz Fassihi on 4 April 2026 at 23:58
The sprawling complex in the city of Mahshahr was taken offline after strikes hit two utility plants that provided basic services like gas and power, Iranian officials said.
- Dozens Killed in Haiti Massacre as International Force Trickles Inby André Paultre and Frances Robles on 4 April 2026 at 23:17
Gangs tore through several rural communities last weekend, underscoring the challenges that will face the new, U.N.-backed Gang Suppression Force starting to enter the country.
- Trump Wants to Make Deportation Deals. Autocrats Are Ready to Listen.by Eileen Sullivan, Hamed Aleaziz, Megha Rajagopalan and Pranav Baskar on 4 April 2026 at 21:48
The White House has turned deportations, a signature domestic issue, into a major piece of foreign policy. Here’s what we know about the program.
- Deadly Earthquake and Floods Worsen Afghanistan’s Troublesby Yaqoob Akbary on 4 April 2026 at 21:35
Floods have killed at least 77 people this week and destroyed or damaged thousands of homes, and an earthquake on Friday killed a dozen more.
