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Prominent Cuban Artist Will Go Into Exile After 5-Year Prison Term

DAVID C. ADAMS

The United States offered a visa to Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara, who was expected to fly to Miami on Saturday.

Second tanker in three months hijacked off Yemen by suspected Somali pirates

There have also been several unsuccessful attacks in a region where piracy appears to be making a comeback.

Trump threatens to tariff Canada over wildfire smoke choking northern US cities

Canadian leader Mark Carney says both the US and Canada have an equal responsibility to fight climate change, which experts say are worsening wildfire conditions.

The 20-Somethings Running Ukraine’s War Machine

CONSTANT MÉHEUT

A new generation has been cutting red tape to speed weapons to the front. But the old guard pushed back, and now Ukraine’s young defense minister is out.

The Rise and Fall of Ukraine’s Drone Warfare Mastermind

ANDREW E. KRAMER

The popularity of drones, and the defense minister who heavily promoted them, helped lead to a clash in which President Volodymyr Zelensky sided with the military brass.

Air conditioner sparked deadly blaze at children's orphanage - police

Eleven people, including children, died in the fire that also injured 19 others.

White House defends Argentina team over Falklands banner

The comments could further fuel the row over the incident, which has seen Downing Street back calls for Fifa to investigate.

Karim Khan’s Accuser Breaks Silence on Alleged Sexual Misconduct at I.C.C.

AMANDA TAUB AND JEANNA SMIALEK

Karim Khan, the chief prosecutor at the International Criminal Court, has denied the accusations. He faces a vote next week that will determine whether he keeps his job.

War Between U.S. and Iran Expands, With Strikes Across the Region

LEILY NIKOUNAZAR, SHIRIN HAKIM AND LARA JAKES

Videos and reports in Iranian state media showed damage to bridges, railways and other infrastructure. U.S. allies in the region reported retaliatory strikes by Iran.

7 Americans Sent to Disputed Kenya Ebola Site After New Trump Travel Ban

APOORVA MANDAVILLI AND MATTHEW MPOKE BIGG

The aid workers were on the frontline in the fight against the outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and have shown no symptoms, their employer said.

US strikes hit Iran for seventh consecutive night

The US command says it is conducting more strikes to degrade Iran's armed forces, as Iran reports explosions near the Strait of Hormuz.

Indian activist on hunger strike for 20 days forcibly taken to hospital

Sonam Wangchuk had urged people to join a protest march to parliament on 20 July.

EU proposes slowing down cuts to carbon emissions for businesses

Under the proposals, the EU plans to relax its emissions trading system to give companies more time to reduce their carbon output.

What to know about the Canadian and US wildfires and their impact

Wildfires in Ontario have blanketed US and Canadian cities with dangerous smoke.

Space start-up launches India’s first commercial rocket designed for orbit

India's first space-tech unicorn Skyroot Aerospace is set to launch Vikram-1 on Saturday.