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Russia pounds Kyiv, kills 10 as Ukraine appeals for Patriot interceptors
Zelensky says Ukraine intercepted just one of 27 Russian ballistic missiles due to Patriot interceptor shortage Residents look at a burned car at a site of a Russian missile strike, amid Russia’s attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv region, Ukraine August 1, 2026. REUTERS Russia pounded Kyiv and the region in a heavy ballistic missile attack … Read more
Israel Bombards Gaza, Days After Trump Announced Deal to Advance Cease-fire
Palestinian officials said at least two people were killed. The deal announced by President Trump calls in part for Hamas to give up its weapons and Israel to stop its attacks in Gaza.
Migration Surge on the Spain-Morocco Border
Our Madrid bureau chief, Jason Horowitz, visits the coastal town of Ceuta, a Spanish territory in North Africa where there has been an unprecedented influx of migrants crossing the border from Morocco.
Can Spider-Man Evolve Again in ‘Brand New Day’?
Our movie critic Alissa Wilkinson reviews “Spider-Man: Brand New Day,” in which the titular hero must grapple with his new, unwanted powers, along with the weight of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
The U.S. Deported Him to Jail in Russia. Then He Escaped.
Facing a long prison sentence or a forced trip to the front line of a war he opposes, Artyom Vovchenko believed it was worth taking a risk.
Nirmal Purja, Renowned Mountaineer, Is Found Dead After Pakistan Avalanche
The British-Nepali mountaineer was one of 10 climbers who were struck by an avalanche on Thursday on Broad Peak, one of the world’s highest mountains.
Sunita Marshall, Hassan Ahmed discuss 18 years of marriage, matching clumsiness
Actors Sunita Marshall and Hassan Ahmed reflected on their 18-year marriage, discussing their mutual look on life and confessing that they shared the same clumsy nature. In the couple’s appearance on a comedy show, Ahmed said that understanding grows naturally with time, sharing his views on the union. “If you take out the first eight to 10 … Read more
How Ukraine Is Making Inroads With MAGA and a Trump Ally, Laura Loomer
Ukraine and its supporters have invested years in trying to undo the skepticism of the country’s war effort harbored by President Trump’s MAGA movement and the president himself.
US Embassy in Jordan urges citizens to consider leaving Middle East
Americans advised to avoid military bases in Jordan, prepare for flight cancellations and airspace closures Iranian missiles are launched, as Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said they had carried out attacks against a US base in Jordan and 21 other targets in the Gulf on Wednesday in retaliation for American strikes around the Strait of Hormuz, from … Read more