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- Iran War Live Updates: Israel Trades Strikes With Hezbollah After New Cease-Fire With Lebanon June 4, 2026Hezbollah’s leader said the Iran-backed group, which was not included in U.S.-brokered talks, had rejected the deal.
- Marjane Satrapi, the Author of ‘Persepolis,’ Dies at 56 June 4, 2026Her popular graphic novel series, published in the early 2000s, followed an Iranian girl through the Islamic Revolution and the Iran-Iraq War.
- Fighting in Somalia’s Capital, Mogadishu: What’s Happening and Why It Matters June 4, 2026Gun battles erupted on Thursday, as armed groups loyal to rival politicians clashed. Residents said it was the worst fighting in years.
- Colombia’s Yellow World Cup Jersey, Once a Symbol of Unity, Becomes a Political Statement June 4, 2026A presidential candidate endorsed by President Trump has been accused by some Colombians of co-opting their beloved national team’s yellow soccer jersey.
- Tracking the Rising Death Toll From U.S. Boat Strikes June 4, 2026The New York Times has been investigation the number of boat strikes and the death toll in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific carried out by the Trump administration. Eric Schmitt, a national security correspondent for The Times, explains what those numbers mean.
- Israel and Lebanon Agree to Renew Cease-Fire June 4, 2026Israel and Lebanon agreed on Wednesday to renew a cease-fire after U.S.-mediated talks in Washington. The agreement depends on the cooperation of Hezbollah, the Iran-backed militia.
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- Priest’s Ebola Death Stirs Fear and Doubt in Congolese Town June 4, 2026Priest’s Ebola Death Stirs Fear an Doubt in Congolese Town
- Urban Light Pollution Might Be Worsening Allergies June 4, 2026Light pollution prompts plants to shed pollen longer and stronger, according to new research.
- Can Abelardo De La Espriella, a U.S. Citizen, Become Colombia’s President? June 4, 2026President Trump this week endorsed the right-wing candidate, Abelardo De La Espriella, a dual citizen of Colombia and the United States, in Colombia’s presidential runoff.
- Israel and Lebanon Renew Cease-Fire, Calling for Evacuation of Hezbollah Operatives June 4, 2026The agreement places the onus on Hezbollah to halt attacks, while demanding few immediate concessions from Israel. The cease-fire could remove an obstacle in the talks between the United States and Iran.
- Ireland, Seen as a Weak Link in Europe’s Defense, Is Trying to Bulk Up June 4, 2026As concern rises in Europe over threats from an emboldened Russia, the Irish government says it’s working to plug gaps in its military, which reflect a tradition of neutrality.
- Hezbollah’s Fiber-Optic Drones Expose Cracks in Israeli Defenses June 4, 2026The Lebanese militant group’s attacks have caught Israelis off guard, forcing its political and military leaders to scramble for solutions.
- Four New Zealand Lawmakers Banned From China After Taiwan Trip June 4, 2026New Zealand’s foreign minister was “surprised” to hear about the one-year travel ban, a spokesperson said, given lawmakers have visited Taiwan for years without issues.
- South Korea’s Governing Democratic Party Sweeps Local Elections but Faces Setback in Seoul Mayor’s Race June 4, 2026President Lee Jae Myung’s Democratic Party had hoped to consolidate its influence and extend his political momentum.
- Africans Exploring Africa June 4, 2026A growing middle class is increasingly mobile — and changing African ideas about leisure, travel and even the continent itself.
- Amid War, Iran’s Soccer Leader Works to Get His Team to the World Cup June 4, 2026Mehdi Taj said his federation has been dealing with FIFA, not the United States, in trying to obtain visas for Iran to play in the tournament that begins next week.
- Israel’s High Court Rejects Ban on Red Cross Visits for Palestinian Prisoners June 4, 2026Israel forbade the visits, which allow the Red Cross to monitor prisoners’ conditions, in 2023. Justices said the policy violated Israeli and international law.
- Trump Says Iran War Is ‘Not a Big Thing’ for U.S. June 4, 2026It was the latest attempt by President Trump to flip the narrative on a conflict that he once said would lead to quick and decisive victory.
- Trump Agitates Brazil’s Politics, Again June 3, 2026President Trump appears ready to lend a hand to a new right-wing ally ahead of a crucial election this year that will be the biggest test for Latin America’s left.