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Hegseth Berates NATO Allies for ‘Shameful’ Response to U.S. War in Iran

LARA JAKES

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth used a meeting of NATO defense ministers to continue the Trump administration’s sharp criticism of European military policies.

Iran Gets Major Economic Lifeline for Minimal Concessions in Initial Deal

YEGANEH TORBATI

The agreement delays the most difficult steps for Iran for later talks, while granting it crucial benefits.

Afghanistan Issues Ban on Smartphones for Civil Servants and Military

SAFIULLAH PADSHAH, YAQOOB AKBARY, ATTAULLAH OMAR AND ELIAN PELTIER

Those using their phones at work will see them smashed and face punishment, according to a written order from the Taliban government’s highest court.

What to Know About Canada’s New Citizenship Eligibility Requirements and How to Apply

VJOSA ISAI

Six months after Canada expanded its citizenship eligibility, requests are flooding in for archival records. The documents are vital for proving ties to the country.

Ukraine Strikes Moscow Refinery in Large-Scale Drone Attack

PAUL SONNE AND NATALIYA VASILYEVA

The attack, which shut down the capital’s airports for several hours, appeared to be the biggest wave of strikes on the city since the start of the war.

Team Medic Recounts Iran’s ‘Stressful’ World Cup Debut in L.A.

TARIQ PANJA

A member of Iran’s medical team says the team endured delays, multiple security searches and a rushed exit, frustrating players and officials.

Why the By-Election in Makerfield Will Have Giant Consequences for the UK

MICHAEL D. SHEAR

Here is what to know about the by-election on Thursday in Makerfield, the outcome of which could lead to Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s ouster.

Bird flu kills more than 75% of baby seals on remote Australian island, study finds

Scientists say 13,000 southern elephant seal pups on Heard Island have died of the H5N1 strain.

First Russian shadow fleet vessel enters Channel since Smyrtos boarding

Forwarder, a Russian-flagged ship which left port in Primorsk last week, entered the Channel on Wednesday evening.

Archbishop of Canterbury Apologizes for Church of England’s Role in Forced Adoptions

MEGAN SPECIA

Tens of thousands of babies were taken from unmarried women and girls from the 1950s to the 1980s in England and Wales.

As India Temporarily Bans Telegram, Which Other Countries Have Restricted the Messaging App?

JOHN YOON

Several countries have restricted the messaging app, a valuable platform for dissidents, criminals and extremists. Here’s an overview.

Critics of Russia Say This Critic Isn’t Critical Enough

MILANA MAZAEVA AND NEIL MACFARQUHAR

Alexander Sokurov has questioned the Russian president about government repression, but he is still controversial among his country’s exiles.

Israel Stunned by Trump’s Iran Deal

DAVID M. HALBFINGER

Analysts said the agreement accomplishes none of Israel’s war aims and leaves the country in worse shape on each of them.

Gulf States Are Frustrated by Failure to Tackle Iran’s Missiles, Analysts Say

ADAM RASGON

The preliminary U.S.-Iranian peace deal does not address Iranian rockets or drones, raising questions in the region about relying on Washington as a security guarantor.

Taiwan’s President Says He Trusts Trump to Approve Arms Sales

CHRIS BUCKLEY

President Lai Ching-te made the hopeful remarks after Mr. Trump suggested that he could use a proposed $14 billion arms package for Taiwan as leverage with Beijing.