The Hunt for a 316-Year-Old Stradivarius Stolen in the Fog of War

China and Russia Keep Their Distance From Iran During Crisis

Some U.S. officials talked about an “axis” of authoritarian nations, but the American and Israeli war with Iran has exposed the limits of that idea....

Khamenei Appears in Public for First Time Since Israel War Began

The long absence of Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, from public life had fueled speculation about his health and threats to his life....

Tropical Storm Warnings Issued in the Carolinas Ahead of Chantal

The storm is expected to move ashore by early Sunday....

As the World Warms, Extreme Rain Is Becoming Even More Extreme

Even in places, like Central Texas, with a long history of floods, human-caused warming is creating the conditions for more frequent and severe deluges....

The Cost of Victory: Israel Overpowered Its Foes, but Deepened Its Isolation

It is more secure from threats than at any time since its founding. But the war in Gaza, and attacks on Iran and Lebanon, have undercut Israel’s standing among the world’s democracies....

Flooded Areas of Texas Could Get Several More Inches of Rain

The National Weather Service warned of “extremely dangerous” conditions on Saturday, and urged people in some areas to seek higher ground immediately....

U.S. Science Cuts in Antarctica May Embolden China and Russia

The continent is dedicated to research and cooperation, but proposed funding cuts in the Trump administration and actions by other world powers may alter the environment....

In Texas Flooding, the Most Urgent Alerts Came in the Middle of the Night

The National Weather Service issued a series of upgraded warnings in quick succession as rivers across the region began to rise....

A Napoleon From Long Island Meets His Waterloo

An American war re-enactor earned the job of Napoleon for the 210th anniversary of the battle, despite his accent....

Hamas Says It’s Ready to ‘Immediately” Return to Truce Negotiations

It was not immediately clear whether the group was demanding any significant changes to the plan for a 60-day truce, hostage-for-prisoner swaps and talks on a permanent end to the Gaza war....

What to Do When There’s a Flash Flood Warning

Fast rising water can be deadly. Here’s what to do if you’re caught off guard, and how to prepare for a future flooding event....

Russia Hits Ukraine With Large Air Barrage Hours After Trump-Putin Call

It was the latest in a series of almost weekly large-scale missile and drone attacks. President Trump said he “didn’t make any progress” with President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia....

Wildfires Sweep Syria’s Coast as Drought Strains Fragile State

Firefighting efforts have been hampered by the presence of mines and unexploded ordnance left over from the civil war, as the country grapples with the worst drought in decades....

Where Do Israel-Hamas Cease-Fire Negotiations Stand?

Hamas wants to ensure that the latest cease-fire proposal has sufficient guarantees that negotiations will lead to a permanent end to the Gaza war....

Canadian Buyers Are Dropping Out of the U.S. Housing Market

Search activity for American listings has plummeted in the wake of President Trump’s unpredictable trade war, according to new data....

Hamas Has a New Leader in Gaza. His Next Test: Cease-Fire Talks.

The rise of Izz al-Din al-Haddad in the chain of command suggests the group will hold firm to its position demanding a total end to the war before releasing all remaining hostages....

Why China Isn’t Lecturing Trump About His Costly Bill

Beijing has a history of warning Washington about the safety of its Treasury holdings. This time it may have reasons to stay silent, at least publicly....

Trump Says Call with Putin Yields No Progress on Ukraine Cease-Fire

The apparent impasse came during a roughly hourlong conversation between the leaders on Thursday morning....

From Cooking on TV to Feeding the Front Line in Ukraine

This chef appeared on TV before joining the army when Russia invaded in 2022. Now he makes his borscht for troops instead of cooking show judges....

Mexico Confirms Arrest Warrant for Boxer Julio César Chávez Jr.

The well-known Mexican boxer was detained by U.S. immigration agents in California on Wednesday, days after fighting a high-profile contest against the former YouTuber Jake Paul....

How the Trump Administration Justified Ignoring the TikTok Ban

In purporting to license otherwise illegal conduct by tech firms, President Trump set a precedent expanding executive power, legal experts warned....

Trump and Putin Discuss Iran and Ukraine in Phone Call

Russia Becomes First Country to Recognize Afghanistan’s Taliban Government

Afghanistan has remained largely isolated since the Taliban seized power nearly four years ago, despite subtle signs of increased cooperation with countries like China and India....

Top Russian General Killed in ‘Combat Operations’ Near Ukraine

Maj. Gen. Mikhail Gudkov, promoted to deputy head of the Russian Navy just a few months earlier, died in an apparent Ukrainian strike....

How Trump’s China Tariffs Are Jeopardizing America’s Fireworks Extravaganzas

The pyrotechnics industry relies heavily on Chinese fireworks imports and warns that this could be the last big bang Fourth of July....

July 4 Weather Forecast Shows Heat and Storms Across the US

“Ideal” conditions are expected in the Northeast, but Florida and the Carolinas are warily eyeing a potential tropical system....

Chechnya’s Strongman Is Visibly Ailing. The Russian Region Is Bracing for Succession.

Amid rampant speculation about his health, Ramzan Kadyrov, the Kremlin-allied strongman who rules the region, has been noticeably absent from view, while grooming his teenage son for the future....

Hit by Trump’s Tariffs, French Clothing Maker Saint James Puts Shipping on Hold

Hit by President Trump’s tariffs, the Saint James clothing factory has put its inventory of striped shirts and sweaters intended for U.S. retailers in its warehouse in France....

C.I.A. Says Its Leaders Rushed Report on Russia Interference in 2016 Vote

But the new review of the earlier assessment does not dispute the conclusion that Russia favored the election of Donald J. Trump....

7 Missing After Fireworks Warehouse Explodes in Northern California

The cause of the explosion in Esparto, Calif., remained unclear. Two people were injured, and a one-mile evacuation order was still in effect on Wednesday afternoon, officials said....