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Iran War Live Updates: U.S. Steps Up Attacks in Strait as Energy Fears Unsettle Markets
U.S. warplanes and attack helicopters are hitting Iranian targets in an effort to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, officials said. The price of oil remained high as new strikes hit...
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Hungary's Orbán accused of disloyalty and blackmail over Ukraine loan veto
The Hungarian leader says a pipeline carrying Russian oil through Ukraine to Hungary must be repaired before any funds can be released.
Publisher cancels horror novel's release over AI claims
Author Mia Ballard denies having used AI herself when writing the horror story Shy Girl.
Norway's crown princess breaks silence, claiming she was 'manipulated and deceived' by Epstein
Crown Princess Mette Marit tells Norwegian TV she wishes she had never met the late sex offender.
On a Holiday of Renewal, Iranians Are Mourning and Fearful
As they start a new year, Iranians are reckoning with bombardment, repression and economic misery. Still, many are holding fast to ancient traditions.
Iran War Underscores the Diverging Aims of Trump and Netanyahu
The United States views Iran through a prism of global responsibilities and strategic goals. Israel has a more regional approach. After nearly three weeks of war, their paths ar...
Leading anti‑racism activist in Tunisia jailed for eight years
Saadia Mosbah campaigned for migrants, particularly after President Kais Saied said they posed a demographic threat to the country.
Seeking to Rely Less on China, U.S. Pushes a Rare Earths Partnership on a Reluctant Brazil
Seeking to reduce its reliance on China, the United States is pushing for a critical minerals deal with Brazil. The South American country is less eager.
Spain Says the Sun Shields It From Rising Gas Costs. Is That True?
Pedro Sánchez, Spain’s prime minister, said the nation’s renewable energy system has softened the financial fallout from the war in Iran. The story is more complex.
BTS Leans Into Korean History With ‘Arirang.’ Here Are the Major References.
The group’s new album “Arirang” includes a nod to a beloved Korean folk song and other important historical references.
A Diary of War From an Unlikely Author: the Son of Iran’s President
In an online journal, Yousef Pezeshkian offers readers a mix of personal anecdotes and glimpses behind the scenes as Iranian leaders are picked off one after another.
Trump is dismantling democracy, reports find. And, Treasury to take over student loans
Recent studies show the U.S. is slipping further from democracy. And, the Trump administration plans to transfer federal student loans from the Education Department to the Treas...