Iran War Live Updates: U.S. and Iran Trade Strikes for a Second Day

The exchanges raise the specter of a return to all-out war in the Middle East.

Published: June 10, 2026, 8:20 pm

U.S. Ebola Unit Sparks Fury, Protests and a Political Crisis in Kenya

Hundreds of Kenyans have marched through the streets to oppose a quarantine facility that would be reserved exclusively for American patients.

Published: June 10, 2026, 12:01 pm

Night of Violence Grips Belfast After Stabbing Attack

Cars and a bus were set on fire and families were driven from their homes after a stabbing in Belfast caused tensions to spill onto the streets.

Published: June 10, 2026, 2:50 pm

On the Eve of the World Cup, U.S. Immigration Policy Turns Some Away

Some fans and participants hoping to enter the United States for the World Cup have complained that restrictive immigration rules have presented a roadblock.

Published: June 10, 2026, 8:41 am

A Twist in Ukraine’s Drone Campaign Is ‘Really Hurting the Russians’

Midrange attacks, using upgraded drones that Ukraine produces in huge numbers, are causing fuel shortages and complicating troop rotations.

Published: June 10, 2026, 2:02 am

How Quiet Oman Landed Itself in Trump’s Cross Hairs

As the Iran war drags on, Oman — a U.S. ally and mediator with Iran — has found itself at odds with the Trump administration and some of its own neighbors.

Published: June 10, 2026, 10:19 am

Trump Says He’s ‘Not Looking to Renew’ Canada-Mexico Trade Deal

The president’s comments come at a crucial moment in talks among the three countries over the renewal of their free-trade agreement.

Published: June 10, 2026, 2:45 pm

Indonesian Military Court Sentences Four in Acid Attack on Rights Advocate

The victim is an outspoken critic of Indonesia’s powerful military, and military prosecutors took over the case despite his objections.

Published: June 10, 2026, 7:41 pm

Somali World Cup Referee Denied Entry to U.S. Returns Home to Hero’s Welcome

Omar Abdulkadir Artan, who is widely admired in his home country, would have been the first Somali to referee a World Cup game.

Published: June 10, 2026, 4:30 am

Hong Kong Charges 7 People and 2 Companies Over Deadly Apartment Fire

The 25 charges include manslaughter and conspiracy. They are the first to emerge from a monthslong investigation into a blaze that killed 168 people.

Published: June 10, 2026, 12:38 pm

At Least 12 Dead After Shooting by Multiple Attackers in Johannesburg

The police said they were looking for more than 10 attackers, who had stormed a community of tin shacks. Investigators were still trying to determine the motive.

Published: June 10, 2026, 1:47 pm

Senior Russian Military Official Is Killed in Car Explosion Near Moscow

The death of the officer appeared to add to a string of targeted assassinations of high-profile opponents of Ukraine inside Russia.

Published: June 10, 2026, 11:55 am

Pope Leo Is Blessing the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona. To Some, the Church Is a Curse.

The pontiff celebrated a Mass in Antoni Gaudí’s iconic, unfinished basilica during his Spain trip. But for some Barcelona residents, completing the construction could mean knocking down their homes.

Published: June 10, 2026, 2:48 pm

Argentina’s World Cup Sticker Albums Are a Low-Tech Craze Immune to the Digital Revolution

World Cup sticker albums have captivated children and adults in Argentina, in a collecting fever that seems immune to the digital revolution.

Published: June 10, 2026, 2:02 am

U.S. Officials Told Colombia to Cancel President’s Meeting With Mamdani

The State Department canceled President Gustavo Petro’s visa last year after he attended a pro-Palestinian rally in Manhattan. He had planned to attend a forum led by Mayor Mamdani of New York.

Published: June 10, 2026, 7:23 pm

Analysis of Satellite Image and Videos Suggest Precision U.S. Strikes on Iranian Water Facility

It is unclear if the U.S. intentionally struck the facility or knew what it was. Deliberately targeting civilian infrastructure could constitute a war crime.

Published: June 10, 2026, 5:14 pm

Hot Cars and Stolen Crypto: A Canadian Teen Pocketed Millions, Prosecutors Say

A case illustrates both the low-hanging opportunities new financial technologies offer to scammers and the downside of speeding in a Rolls-Royce.

Published: June 10, 2026, 4:48 pm

Canada Moves to Ban Social Media Use for Youth Under 16

The country’s previous attempt to get tech companies to shelter young users failed amid heavy criticism from civil liberty groups.

Published: June 10, 2026, 4:56 pm

FIFA President Tells World Cup Critics to ‘Chill’ About Concerns

With the World Cup facing growing crises, Gianni Infantino, the FIFA president, struck a defiant tone on the eve of the competition’s start.

Published: June 10, 2026, 3:16 pm

Australia’s Social Media Ban Is Floundering. Can It Still Help Younger Kids?

Six months in, many teens are already back on platforms they were supposed to be blocked from. The ban’s benefits may fall to the next generation.

Published: June 10, 2026, 5:36 pm

Britain Is Weighing a Social Media Ban for Children. How Did It Get Here?

Months after Australia banned social media for everyone under 16, the British government is considering new policies to keep children safe online.

Published: June 10, 2026, 5:54 pm

Trump’s ‘Secret Mission’ to Ferry Oil Past Iran Was Widely Disclosed

A U.S. military official said the president’s seemingly dramatic announcement on Wednesday referred to a previously reported effort to shepherd commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz.

Published: June 10, 2026, 1:52 pm

A Very Different World Cup

With a host country actively at war with a participating nation, this year’s tournament is set to be unlike any other.

Published: June 10, 2026, 2:00 pm

U.S. Strikes Iran for Second Day, as War Heats Back Up

President Trump said that the Iranians were taking “too long to negotiate” a deal to end the conflict launched by the United States and Israel four months ago.

Published: June 10, 2026, 3:33 pm

Souleymane Diallo Dies at 80; Daring, Mocking Journalist in Guinea

He was harassed and briefly jailed for his work on Le Lynx, his satirical weekly newspaper, which investigated and caricatured a series of repressive leaders.

Published: June 10, 2026, 3:10 pm

Gulf Arab nations condemn new Iranian attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait.

Published: June 10, 2026, 8:37 am

Indonesia Landslides Devastated Endangered Orangutans, Study Finds

More than 5 percent of the species is estimated to have been lost when a climate-fueled storm unleashed torrents of water, mud and debris.

Published: June 10, 2026, 10:48 am

Violence in Belfast After Brutal Stabbing Attack: What to Know

There was unrest in Belfast and elsewhere after video of a brutal stabbing circulated online, amplified by far-right activists.

Published: June 10, 2026, 11:34 am

Drinking Water Facilities Hit by Strikes in Iran, State Media Reports

Two water tanks serving thousands of people were damaged, the local authorities said. The U.S. military declined to comment.

Published: June 10, 2026, 2:18 pm

Indian Sailors Made Frantic Calls for Help After U.S. Missile Strike off Oman

The 24 crew members were stranded for more than two hours before being rescued by an Omani military helicopter. The U.S. military said that the ship had violated its blockade of Iran.

Published: June 10, 2026, 7:02 am

Need a U.S. Visa and Want to Skip a 12-Month Line? That’ll Be $750

A new fast-track program will allow certain visa applicants to pay a premium and secure an interview within 10 business days.

Published: June 10, 2026, 2:04 am

Visiting a Soldier’s Funeral in Ukraine

The New York Times reporter Kim Barker visited a church in Lviv, Ukraine, that holds military funerals at the same time each day.

Published: June 10, 2026, 3:10 am

Here’s the latest.

Published: June 10, 2026, 6:11 pm

Trump’s Sharp Turn on China: Embracing It as a Peer Power

President Trump’s warming with Xi Jinping of China, a leader he admires, has ignited anxieties in Washington and across Asia.

Published: June 9, 2026, 7:00 pm

What to Know About the Sea Drone That Rescued Downed Apache Crew

It was the first U.S. rescue carried out by an autonomous surface vessel and remotely piloted by a human operator, according to a military spokesperson.

Published: June 9, 2026, 4:00 pm

Air Canada Pilot Accused of Flying for 17 Years Without Proper License

The pilot, who retired last year before the investigation, held some valid flight credentials, officials said, but not the one required to be a captain.

Published: June 10, 2026, 11:01 am

U.S. Strikes Iran After Trump Vows to Retaliate for Downed Helicopter

The retaliatory U.S. attacks came on Tuesday as Israeli forces pounded southern Lebanon while targeting Hezbollah.

Published: June 9, 2026, 3:28 pm

A.I. Politics

Much of the discussion about artificial intelligence focuses on economic disruption. But it could reshape political life, too.

Published: June 9, 2026, 9:25 pm

Are You Traveling to the U.S. for the 2026 World Cup? We’d Like to Hear From You.

Tell us about your experience buying tickets, finding a place to stay, making travel arrangements and, if you’re coming to the U.S., dealing with entry requirements.

Published: June 9, 2026, 1:29 pm

Pope Leo Meets Bad Bunny

The two crossed paths in Spain, where they have been on decidedly different tours. Sorry, no photos were released.

Published: June 9, 2026, 1:55 pm

6 Countries Announce Sanctions Targeting Israeli Settler Networks

The measures aim to “disrupt the flows of finance” supporting attacks on Palestinians in the West Bank, said the British government, which coordinated them with France and other nations.

Published: June 9, 2026, 10:56 am

D4RYL, a Robot Magician, Is Denied Membership in The Magic Circle

“Wonder is emotional, not just mechanical,” the president of The Magic Circle said.

Published: June 10, 2026, 8:03 am

Germany Drops Plan to Build Warplane With Allies, Hindering Push to Rearm

Berlin pulled out of the Future Combat Air System, a project with Spain and France that had been seen as central to European efforts to face down Russia and reduce reliance on the United States.

Published: June 9, 2026, 9:28 am

Many Feared Trapped Under Earthquake Rubble in Philippines

Families hope to recover their loved ones after the most powerful earthquake in 50 years to hit the Philippines.

Published: June 9, 2026, 4:04 pm

Iran’s Soccer Federation Says Its World Cup Tickets Have Been Revoked

It did not say who had interfered but blamed the United States, one of the tournament’s hosts, after months of war. FIFA said it was looking for a solution.

Published: June 9, 2026, 11:29 am

Billionaires’ Billions Are Increasing Faster Than Ever

Elon Musk’s potential new status as a trillionaire demonstrates in real time why there has been such a rapid rise in the concentration of wealth at the top.

Published: June 9, 2026, 12:08 pm

Israel Strikes Lebanese City of Tyre as U.S.-Brokered Truce Falters

The bombardment followed Israeli evacuation warning for the entire city, a day after Iran threatened to attack Israel again if it kept up its offensive against Hezbollah in Lebanon.

Published: June 9, 2026, 8:17 am

Somali Referee Says His World Cup Dream Is Dashed After U.S. Denies Entry

“I had the right papers and everything,” Omar Abdulkadir Artan said in his first interview since he was turned back. He would have been the first Somali to referee a game in the tournament.

Published: June 9, 2026, 3:14 pm

Netanyahu’s Bow to Trump’s Iran Pressure Spurs New Criticism

Opponents attacked Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for halting strikes against Iran after a call with President Trump, saying that he was letting the United States make Israel’s decisions.

Published: June 9, 2026, 6:23 am

Man Arrested in ‘Brutal’ Stabbing in Belfast, Police Say

The suspect, who the police said is 30 and Sudanese, was charged with having attacked another man in an assault in Belfast that was recorded and spread quickly online.

Published: June 9, 2026, 4:25 pm

A Challenge in the U.S.-Iran Talks: Both Sides Demand Victory

Washington and Tehran would need to defend any potential deal as a win for their side. And each has a leader whose approach to talks is vexing mediators.

Published: June 9, 2026, 2:26 am

One of Pope Leo’s Best Friends Works in Spain. They Talk About Cars.

Pope Leo and Armando Jesús Lovera have known each other for decades. They have watched World Cup games together, gone on road trips and once searched for a teddy bear for Mr. Lovera’s future wife.

Published: June 9, 2026, 7:56 am

Here’s the latest.

Published: June 9, 2026, 10:48 pm

No, There Was Not a Snake Invasion at the Swiss Team’s World Cup Training Facility

A map of the San Diego facility that the team is using as its base led people to believe that snakes had infiltrated the premises.

Published: June 10, 2026, 7:16 pm

Burning Cross Is Found in Downtown Chicago Park

No one was injured by the burning cross, which was found in Grant Park, the authorities said. The police and the F.B.I. are investigating.

Published: June 10, 2026, 6:09 pm

Top Pentagon Official Worked Closely With C.I.A. Officer Later Found With Gold Bars

David Rush, the C.I.A. employee, worked on a highly classified China spying program with Stephen A. Feinberg, the Pentagon’s second-ranking official.

Published: June 10, 2026, 7:03 pm

Suspect in the Killing of a Minnesota Lawmaker Strikes a Plea Deal

The arrangement means that Vance Boelter will not face the death penalty after being charged with killing Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark.

Published: June 10, 2026, 4:26 pm

Maine Senate Race Heats Up as Trump Attacks Platner

With Graham Platner now the Democratic nominee against Senator Susan Collins, signs of how hostile the race will be have quickly emerged.

Published: June 10, 2026, 2:37 pm

Democrats Try to Move Past ‘Cultural Pandering’ to Latinos for Midterm Elections

The party is trying desperately to win back some voters in the key swing group.

Published: June 10, 2026, 4:42 pm

University of Florida Chooses Stuart Bell for President Over Some Conservative Criticism

The nominee, Stuart Bell, led the University of Alabama for a decade, where he embraced diversity initiatives but also Donald J. Trump.

Published: June 10, 2026, 1:47 pm

He has one goooooal.

Published: June 10, 2026, 1:13 pm

Mace Defeat Heralds an Exodus of Rabble-Rousers From Congress

The Republican congresswoman from South Carolina, who made enemies on both sides of the political aisle, is just one of several flashy lawmakers to be leaving Capitol Hill.

Published: June 10, 2026, 1:14 pm

Texas Governor Seeks New Limits on Data Centers

Gov. Greg Abbott is urging tighter controls and a repeal of financial incentives for data centers, which have drawn complaints in rural Republican areas of Texas.

Published: June 10, 2026, 12:46 pm

F.B.I. Searches California Plant Where Chemical Tank Nearly Exploded

Federal agents were looking for records that might shed light on why chemicals overheated, threatening a catastrophe in Orange County.

Published: June 10, 2026, 2:11 pm

Trump Officials Say ICE Won’t Raid World Cup Games, but Fans Are Worried

Federal agents are there for security, not immigration enforcement, officials say. But trust is fragile after the administration’s recent crackdowns.

Published: June 10, 2026, 11:53 am

Southern Baptists Move to Strengthen Ban on Women Pastors

The amendment passed easily at the denomination’s annual gathering. It needs approval again next year to enter the constitution.

Published: June 10, 2026, 2:00 pm

‘X-Men’ Actor Tyler Mane Says He Has Breast Cancer

Tyler Mane said he was initially embarrassed to divulge the diagnosis but wanted to encourage other men to look out for the disease.

Published: June 10, 2026, 12:48 pm

FISA Surveillance Law May Expire After Trump Picks Bill Pulte for Intel Post

Republicans are struggling to extend a powerful surveillance authority set to lapse this weekend after President Trump alienated lawmakers with his choice of acting spy chief.

Published: June 10, 2026, 3:02 pm

Trump-Backed Air Force Veteran Wins Republican House Primary in Nevada

David Flippo won his party’s nomination for a safely Republican open seat, defeating a candidate backed by the G.O.P. governor.

Published: June 10, 2026, 9:25 am

Pro-Palestinian Activists at U. of Michigan Indicted on Federal Conspiracy Charges

The new charges appeared to signify an escalation in the federal government’s approach to campus activism.

Published: June 10, 2026, 7:51 pm

Could Control of Congress Run Through Northern Maine?

The state’s vast rural areas, which make up the swing Second Congressional District, will be important in November.

Published: June 10, 2026, 8:45 am

Will Trump’s Repairs to Washington D.C.’s Reflecting Pool Work?

President Trump has said that construction is complete. Now comes the real test. Will the longstanding problems finally be solved?

Published: June 10, 2026, 2:15 pm

Hegseth Visits Guantánamo Bay Amid U.S. Tensions With Cuba

The trip comes as the Trump administration pushes for political and economic changes on the island.

Published: June 10, 2026, 2:31 pm

NAEP Test Shows Younger Students Recovering From Pandemic

A national test found surprising progress among 9-year-olds, who are fully caught up in reading. But 13-year-olds have shown no improvement.

Published: June 10, 2026, 8:18 am

Federal Judge Blocks Alabama From Using Nitrogen Gas in Jeffrey Lee Execution

The judge ordered the state to find an alternate method if it is going to move ahead with the execution of Jeffery Lee, who was convicted of murder, and an appeals court upheld the decision.

Published: June 10, 2026, 7:57 pm

ActBlue C.E.O. Invokes Fifth Amendment Repeatedly in Testimony to Congress

The head of the Democratic fund-raising behemoth declined to answer questions from House Republicans about reports that she may have misled Congress over how her group vetted foreign donations.

Published: June 10, 2026, 10:49 am

Accused Palisades Arsonist Resented the Wealthy, Prosecutor Says

A defense lawyer said in opening statements that no evidence linked the suspect directly to the blaze that, a week later, would burn out of control.

Published: June 10, 2026, 3:19 pm

The Knicks Are Hogging the Spotlight. Spurs Fans Aren’t Impressed.

As New York basks in the attention of a long-awaited N.B.A. finals run, many San Antonians say the Spurs, and the city they represent, are being underestimated.

Published: June 10, 2026, 10:38 am

Graham Platner’s Victory in Maine Senate Primary Gives Democrats Hope and Fears

Graham Platner’s primary victory sets up a high-stakes contest between an insurgent progressive with political baggage and a battle-tested but vulnerable Republican senator.

Published: June 10, 2026, 1:58 pm

Life Inside an ICE Detention Facility

For days protesters have been clashing with law enforcement over conditions at an ICE detention facility in New Jersey. Our reporter Hamed Aleaziz explains how these complaints persist across the country, and takes a closer look at the problems documented at one facility in Louisiana.

Published: June 10, 2026, 2:02 am

Bees Are Swarming Earlier: What to Do if You’re Attacked

Experts discuss the threat and how to escape aggressive bees. Hint: Don’t jump in water.

Published: June 10, 2026, 2:01 am

How the Epstein Files Paralyzed the Trump White House

President Trump’s advisers gathered in secret in the Situation Room without him as they struggled to handle the Epstein files scandal, our reporters Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan learned while researching their book, “Regime Change.” Here’s the inside story. Correction: An earlier version of this video mislabeled the date of Pam Bondi’s interview clip.

Published: June 10, 2026, 12:09 pm

A Catholic Mayor Commissioned Statues of Saints. Residents Revolted.

The mayor of Quincy, Mass., is being sued over 10-foot statues of two Catholic saints that he wants to install in front of a new public safety complex.

Published: June 10, 2026, 4:04 pm

Republicans in Maine Governor’s Race Head to Ranked-Choice Runoff

State election officials will confirm the winner in the next week or two, after a counting process that involves multiple rounds of elimination.

Published: June 9, 2026, 9:25 pm

Bobby Charles and Nirav Shah Lead as Maine Governor Runoffs Begin

Election officials will confirm the winners of the Democratic and Republican primaries for governor after ranked-choice tabulations that could take a while.

Published: June 10, 2026, 10:00 am

Democrats Face Another Long Wait for Results in Maine Swing District

No candidate cleared 50 percent in the Democratic primary race to replace Representative Jared Golden, sending the race into ranked-choice voting.

Published: June 10, 2026, 8:39 am

Nevada Attorney General Wins Democratic Nomination for Governor

Aaron Ford easily outpaced a Washoe County commissioner, Alexis Hill, for the nod to take on Gov. Joe Lombardo in November.

Published: June 9, 2026, 9:44 pm