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Live Updates: G7 Leaders Praise Trump for U.S.-Iran Deal

President Trump and other leaders of the G7 countries in Évian-les-Bains, France, on Wednesday.

Bahrain Revoked Their Citizenship, and Then Tried to Expel Them to Iran

A Bahraini family who had their citizenship revoked found refuge in Europe.

Ukraine Tries to Cut Off Crimea, Choking Russian Supply Routes

Waiting for gas in Simferopol, Crimea, on Friday.

After a Bitter Split, European Leaders Play Nice With Trump

World leaders including President Trump during a Group of 7 session on Tuesday at Évian-les-Bains, France.

Congo Returns to World Cup in High Style After 52 Years Away

The Democratic Republic of Congo’s men’s soccer team arriving in Houston last week to play in the World Cup.

How Ecuador’s Andes Created a Language of Its Own

San Roque market in Quito, the capital of Ecuador, is one of the main meeting points between Kichwa and Spanish. These languages have long intertwined through exchanges in the city’s markets and public squares.

Naval Mines Could Still Stymie Gulf Shipping After War

Vessels trapped in the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of Oman.

Russian Navy Ship Fired Warning Shots Near British Couple’s Yacht

The Russian warship Admiral Grigorovich docked in Turkey in 2021.

Australia’s Former Electricity Substations Are Being Turned Into Homes

Sam Thomlinson, left, conducting an open inspection at the Bondi Beach property.

Can a Trump-Modi Meeting Reset U.S.-India Relations?

Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India in Nice, France, on Sunday.

Iran Will Enter Nuclear Talks With the Trump Administration Feeling Emboldened

A mural showing Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, left, and Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, former supreme leaders of Iran, in Tehran on Monday.

Ebola Outbreak Could Become Worst on Record, Africa C.D.C. Chief Warns

Treating a patient suspected of having Ebola at a hospital in Mongbwalu, Democratic Republic of Congo, last month.

‘Hockey Night in Canada,’ a Saturday Night Ritual on the CBC, Is No More

The Edmonton Oilers and the Calgary Flames during a game in Edmonton, Alberta. The “Battle of Alberta” was always a marquee Saturday night game on “Hockey Night in Canada.”

Why Team Iran Is in a Tough Spot at the World Cup

Fans holding Iran’s pre-revolutionary flag at SoFi Stadium near Los Angeles on Monday.

Japan Raids Ice Cream Giants in Cartel Investigation

Sales of ice creams, commonly sold at convenience stores in Japan, are increasing as summer approaches.

Norway’s Crown Princess Has Lung Transplant

Crown Princess Mette-Marit and Crown Prince Haakon in Oslo in May. She has been seen wearing an oxygen tube as she carried out her royal duties in recent months.

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Roy Hattersley, Frontline Warrior of British Politics, Dies at 93

Roy Hattersley in 1985. Prime Minister Keir Starmer called Mr. Hattersley “a giant of the Labour movement.”

Russian Artist Critical of Putin Is Fatally Shot in Poland

Robert Kuzovkov, who was killed on Monday, with one of his paintings near the Russian Embassy in Berlin on Friday.

A Long Road to Recovery

Fishermen in the port of Tyre in southern Lebanon.

Merlin, the Duck in a Mexico World Cup Team Jersey, Finds Unexpected Fame

12 Injured at Cultus Lake Water Park, Possibly by Electricity, in British Columbia

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police said they responded on Monday morning to a report of multiple injuries at Cultus Lake Waterpark, in Cultus Lake, B.C., about 65 miles southeast of Vancouver.

Trump’s History at G7 Summits: Strained Ties and Early Exits

President Trump at the official welcome ceremony of the Group of 7 summit in Kananaskis, Alberta, in 2025.

New Coral Study Identifies Areas Where Reefs Are Hanging On

Trump Says U.S. Has ‘Nothing to Do’ With Ukraine War at G7 Summit

President Trump at the G7 Summit in Evian-les-Bains, France.

European Union Lawmakers Approve Much-Delayed Trade Deal With U.S.

The European Parliament voted on a trade deal between the United States and the European Union in Strasbourg, France, on Tuesday.

Who Are the Leaders at the G7 Summit in France?

Leaders meeting during the G7 summit in Evian-les-Bains, in France, on Tuesday.

Shipping companies remain cautious about the Strait of Hormuz.

A mural in Tehran in April depicting the Strait of Hormuz.

Who Are the G7 Countries and What Is the G7 Summit?

President Trump at the G7 summit in Évian-les-Bains, France, on Monday.

Ukraine Targets Moscow Oil Facility With Drones as G7 Leaders Meet

Damage after a Russian attack in Kyiv, Ukraine, on Monday. Ukraine attacked Moscow with drones on Tuesday.

Japan tries to put China’s aggressive trade policies on the G7 agenda.

President Emmanuel Macron of France, center, and his wife greet Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi of Japan during the Group of 7 Summit in Evian-les-Bains, France, on Monday.

France, Britain and Other Countries Say They’ll Send Ships to the Strait of Hormuz

The German minesweeper Fulda may be deployed to the Strait of Hormuz.

Rope Jumper Falls to Her Death After Operators Fail to Secure Harness

The Ponte do Esqueleto, or Skeleton Bridge, a popular spot for rope jumping about 100 miles northwest of São Paulo, Brazil.

The Iran War Permanently Altered the Global Economy

Fishermen repairing a boat in the port of Tyre in southern Lebanon. The war with Iran has shaken trust in the region’s peace, stability and prosperity.

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In the Dark on U.S.-Iran Deal, Senators Refrain From Praising It

Senator John Thune of South Dakota, the majority leader, said that he had not yet seen the deal but said he expected the administration to convene with lawmakers as the process continues.

Netanyahu Says Israel Will Keep Forces in Lebanon, Despite U.S.-Iran Deal

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel speaking at a news conference in Jerusalem on Monday.

The (Mostly) Unanswered Questions at the Heart of a U.S.-Iran Accord

President Trump at Évian-les-Bains, France, for the Group of 7 summit, on Monday.

Will Commercial Ships Have to Pay to Pass Through the Strait of Hormuz? Maybe.

Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, seen from Oman on Wednesday.

Will the Iran Deal Stick?

U.S. and Iran Sign a Framework Deal, Leaving Major Issues for Future Talks

President Trump with President Emmanuel Macron in Évian-les-Bains, France, on Monday for the Group of 7 summit. Mr. Macron called the agreement with Iran “a very important step toward peace.”

As Russia Strikes Ukraine, a Cultural Symbol Catches Fire

The Dormition Cathedral in Kyiv after it was hit during Russian missile and drone strikes on Monday.

Convicted Leader of Greek Militant Group Ordered Back to Prison

Alexandros Giotopoulos during a court appearance in 2005. The November 17 group was active from 1975 to 2002.

How Does One Brain Speak Two Languages?

Man Suspected in 2017 Shoving of a London Woman Into Bus Path Is Arrested

An image from a surveillance camera video released by the police shows the jogger who was sought by the police.

Two Men Found Guilty in Arson Attacks Targeting U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer

Prime Minister Keir Starmer of Britain at Downing Street on Monday.

Jaded and Exhausted, Many Iranians Shrug at World Cup

Members of Iran’s national soccer team training in Carson, Calif., on Sunday. Many Iranians say their problems are too big these days for them to care much about how the team does.

In France, Justice System Faces Public Anger After 11-Year-Old Girl’s Killing

A silent march in tribute to Lyhanna Rameau Bernard, in Fleurance, France, this month.

Gulf Countries Confront Questions About Relying on U.S. for Protection

The sun setting in Kuwait last week. Iran has attacked the oil-rich country and other U.S. allies in the Middle East during the war.

Why the U.S.-Iran Deal Might Work, and Why It Might Not

The preliminary deal between Iran and the U.S. could still come apart.

Trump Winds Down the War He Started With Goals Unmet

President Trump said on social media that the deal would “let the oil flow.”

Israel Counts the Ways That Netanyahu’s Iran Strategy Failed

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel speaking in Jerusalem in April.

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