An Election in Sweden Shows Shifting Priorities
Sweden votes on Sunday. With various crises easing, center-left politics seem in vogue again, but the far right cannot be discounted.
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Tracing the Path of Nepal’s Flood
Mujib Mashal, our South Asia bureau chief, travels to points along a river in Nepal that turned into a deadly torrent, killing more than 1,300 people and leaving over 5,000 more missing as entire, towns bridges and roads were swept away.
Saudi Arabia’s Oil ‘Lifeline’ Was Attacked. Here’s What to Know.
A drone attack from Iraq forced Saudi Arabia to close its East-West pipeline, the kingdom said, threatening a key workaround to Iran’s Persian Gulf blockade.
Death Toll From Ferry Fire in the Philippines Rises to 76
Rescuers were still searching for victims days after a fire broke out on the June Aster en route to a popular tourist site. At least 43 people survived.
Iran Finds Escalation Is a Fruitful Path to Leverage in War With U.S.
Iran and its allies now hold sway over two key oil shipping routes, and Tehran is setting the stage for a diplomatic win that could enhance its stature.
Trump Says Irish Unification Would Be ‘Fantastic,’ Breaking With Precedent
The United States is officially neutral on an issue that had been a source of decades of violence in Northern Ireland until a 1998 peace deal.
In Flood-Stricken Nepal, a Cool Gust Carries Hopes of a Miracle Rescue
Rescuers clawing through a hydropower tunnel clogged with mud, water and rock have found a pocket of air near where six workers are believed to be trapped.
Why Mokha, Historic Port That Shaped the Coffee Trade, Is a Prize in Yemen’s War
A strategic location on the Red Sea afforded the city centuries of trading dominance — and makes it a coveted target in today’s fighting in the Middle East.
Why Carney Isn’t Rushing Back to the Negotiating Table
Canadians back his tough stance on trade with the U.S. An expert says that support gives him little incentive to reopen talks soon.
Walk This Way
Are there everyday activities that you can turn into a walk?
‘We Left in the Clothes We Were Wearing’: Yemenis Flee New Fighting
Hunger and disease have tormented Yemen for years. Now, fighting between the Saudi-backed government and Iran-backed Houthis is pushing it to the brink.
Visa Issue Threatens U.S.-Brazil Cooperation on Crime
Officials say the Trump administration is blocking some of Brazil’s efforts to expand cooperation on fighting transnational crime.
Tyla and Other Stars Cancel Concerts Amid Anti-Immigrant Backlash
As anti-immigrant sentiment and vigilante violence fuel outrage across the continent, some fans abroad are rejecting South African performers.
In Doonbeg, Trump’s Irish Open Visit Prompts Protests and Praise
As the U.S. president heads to his Doonbeg hotel for the Irish Open, locals expressed both appreciation for the resort’s economic benefits and opposition to his politics.
As Oil Prices Rise, BRICS Leaders Have What U.S. Doesn’t: Iran at the Table
Even so, finding unity among the loose grouping of emerging economies will be difficult as the war in the Middle East strains their own interests.
The Doctor Pressuring African Leaders to Own the Ebola Response
International agencies and foreign donors have long driven campaigns to defeat diseases like Ebola. Dr. Jean Kaseya, the head of the Africa C.D.C., wants to change that.
Colombia to Start Aerial Spraying of Coca Crops Despite Health Worries
The news comes days after Colombia’s president, Abelardo De La Espriella, and the U.S. secretary of state, Marco Rubio, discussed stronger measures against drug trafficking.
Emma Bonino, Italian Campaigner for Civil Rights, Dies at 78
In nearly five decades in politics, Ms. Bonino wielded outsize influence on Italian discourse, helping erode the political sway of the Catholic Church.