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Washington Post World News
Jun 08, 2026

NATO shoots down drone over Latvia as concern about Ukraine war's spread grows
The drone, which entered Latvia from Russia, was the latest to violate the airspace of a NATO member during the war.

Washington Post World News
Jun 08, 2026

After escalating strikes, Israel and Iran signal end to attacks
President Donald Trump had urged restraint after the two countries intensified attacks, and Iran said it would halt its strikes.

Washington Post World News
Jun 08, 2026

Chinese leader Xi Jinping makes rare trip to North Korea in show of unity
Xi Jinping arrived Monday to pomp and fanfare in Pyongyang, celebrating what he and Kim Jong Un called the "unbreakable" bond between their countries.

Washington Post World News
Jun 08, 2026

Iran says it will halt attacks on Israel after waves of strikes
President Donald Trump had urged restraint after the two countries intensified attacks, and Iran said it would halt its strikes.

Washington Post World News
Jun 08, 2026

Israelis push Netanyahu to keep fighting in Lebanon, signalling long occupation
As Trump fumes over fighting that has impeded his peace talks with Iran, some Israelis recall the 18-year occupation of Lebanon that began in 1982 and cite "complete déjà vu."

Washington Post World News
Jun 08, 2026

Israelis push Netanyahu to resist U.S. pressure and keep fighting in Lebanon
As Trump fumes over fighting that has impeded his peace talks with Iran, some Israelis recall the 18-year occupation of Lebanon that began in 1982 and cite "complete déjà vu."

Washington Post World News
Jun 08, 2026

Airstrikes intensify as Israel-Iran clashes leave ceasefire on brink
Waves of missile attacks by Israel and Iran marked the worst fighting in months and threatened a resumption of all-out war. The escalation came after Israel appeared to defy President Donald Trump's calls for restraint.

Washington Post World News
Jun 07, 2026

Israel launches strikes on Iran after Tehran fires barrage of missiles
The exchange, after Tehran's first such strike on Israel in two months, threatened to further complicate efforts to broker a peace deal aimed at ending the war.

Washington Post World News
Jun 07, 2026

Iran launches missiles at Israel for first time since ceasefire
The apparent attack Sunday night, Tehran's first such strike in two months, threatened to further complicate efforts to broker a peace deal aimed at ending the war.

Washington Post World News
Jun 07, 2026

With Leo and Bad Bunny touring Madrid, the bigger star might be the pope
The previously stoic pope is drawing huge crowds and seems to be making a star turn, enthralling the faithful with emotive assurance.

Washington Post World News
Jun 07, 2026

Cape Verde dreams of World Cup soccer glory, fears U.S. immigration dragnet
Migration is woven into the story of the small African nation of Cape Verde and its national soccer team, raising concern about who can attend the tournament.

Washington Post World News
Jun 07, 2026

An airstrike trapped a journalist. She died as rescuers waited for permission to save her.
A Post reconstruction of Amal Khalil's final hours in Lebanon found that Israel's military denied rescuers access to her during a key period when she was still alive.

Washington Post World News
Jun 07, 2026

Armenia, caught in Trump-Putin power contest, eyes E.U. and draws Russia's fury
Ahead of a national election on Sunday, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has been talking about joining the E.U. and boasting of an endorsement from President Donald Trump.

Washington Post World News
Jun 07, 2026

Armenia, caught in Trump-Putin power contest, eyes E.U. and feels Russia's ire
Ahead of a national election on Sunday, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has been talking about joining the E.U. and boasting of an endorsement from President Donald Trump.

Washington Post World News
Jun 06, 2026

Iran launched missiles and drones toward Strait of Hormuz, U.S. military says
U.S. forces shot down Iranian missiles and drones launched toward the strait and neighboring countries.

Washington Post World News
Jun 06, 2026

Fourth time could be the charm for Keiko Fujimori, Peru's most polarizing politician
The daughter of disgraced former president Alberto Fujimori, running again for the presidency, is herself deeply unpopular. So is her opponent.

Washington Post World News
Jun 06, 2026

Brazil, 24 years from a World Cup title, looks to a foreigner to rediscover its soul
The Italian Carlo Ancelotti, the most decorated club coach in soccer history, is the first foreigner to lead the most successful nation.

Washington Post World News
Jun 06, 2026

Pope Leo visits a polarized Spain where conservatives are turning on the church
On the first papal visit to Spain in 15 years, Leo plans to address political polarization and showcase the Catholic Church as an advocate for migrants and asylum seekers.

Washington Post World News
Jun 05, 2026

Xi to visit North Korea, showing China's importance to a nuclear-armed neighbor
The summit comes as China positions itself as a global power player projecting stability in contrast to the U.S.'s economically damaging war against Iran and erratic tariff policies.

Washington Post World News
Jun 04, 2026

Hezbollah denounces Israel-Lebanon ceasefire deal as a ‘farce'
"We have given no commitment to anyone," the Iranian-backed militant group's leader said after Israel and Lebanon announced a new U.S.-mediated agreement.

Washington Post World News
Jun 04, 2026

Hungary lifts block on Ukraine's E.U. bid, but long timeline could put Kyiv at risk
Hungary agreed to drop its opposition to opening the formal access talks but is still opposed to the fast-track membership process that Ukraine says it needs as protection from Russia.

Washington Post World News
Jun 04, 2026

Israel and Lebanon renew ceasefire deal without Hezbollah, a main combatant
Israel and the powerful Iranian-backed militant group have continued to trade attacks since an initial ceasefire deal in April. Hezbollah has not commented on the latest agreement.

Washington Post World News
Jun 04, 2026

Hungary lifts block on Ukraine's E.U. bid but opposes fast track sought by Kyiv
Hungary agreed to drop its opposition to opening the formal access talks but is still opposed to the fast-track membership process that Ukraine says it needs as protection from Russia.

Washington Post World News
Jun 04, 2026

Despite censorship, young Chinese are learning the truth about Tiananmen Square
Authorities have been largely successful at erasing the massacre of protesters who fought for democratic reforms, but the facts are emerging in often unexpected ways.

Washington Post World News
Jun 04, 2026

Israel and Lebanon renew ceasefire that doesn't include key party: Hezbollah
Israel and the powerful Iranian-backed militant group have continued to trade attacks since an initial ceasefire deal in April. Hezbollah has not commented on the latest agreement.

Washington Post World News
Jun 03, 2026

U.S. and intelligence allies issue rare joint warning about China
Nations in the Five Eyes intelligence partnership warned that fake profiles and job offers are targeting military officers, spies, and others with access to classified or sensitive information.

Washington Post World News
Jun 03, 2026

Iranian attack leaves 1 dead, dozens injured in Kuwait
With peace talks stalled, the U.S. and Iran traded strikes in one of the most intense bouts since the increasingly tenuous ceasefire between the two countries began in April.

Washington Post World News
Jun 03, 2026

Ukraine hits oil refinery as Russia opens St. Petersburg economic forum
Plumes of thick black smoke rose over St. Petersburg, President Vladimir Putin's hometown, as the Kremlin welcomed international guests for an event often described as Russia's Davos.

Washington Post World News
Jun 03, 2026

Drone attack damages Kuwait airport as U.S.-Iran strikes widen
One person was killed in an Iranian attack on Kuwait International Airport after U.S. forces targeted an Iranian military station on an island in the Strait of Hormuz.

Washington Post World News
Jun 02, 2026

Russia hammers Ukrainian cities, killing at least 22
Moscow has intensified aerial bombing of Ukrainian cities as its battlefield advances have stalled.

Washington Post World News
Jun 02, 2026

Rubio details U.S. demands as Iran peace talks falter
The secretary of state is testifying publicly to Congress for the first time since the war began, as the regional conflict worsens and lawmakers' patience runs thin.

Washington Post World News
Jun 02, 2026

Rubio meets with Congress as Iran ceasefire falters
The secretary of state will testify publicly for the first time since the war began, as the regional conflict worsens and lawmaker patience runs thin.

Washington Post World News
Jun 02, 2026

Kenyan court extends order blocking U.S. hospital for American Ebola patients
The court extended for seven days its order stopping the opening of the U.S. field hospital. It also directed the Kenyan government to detail its deal with the U.S.

Washington Post World News
Jun 02, 2026

Israel says it is holding off on striking Beirut after U.S. request
Tehran suspended ceasefire negotiations because of Israel's escalating military attacks in Lebanon and U.S. strikes, an Iranian official told The Post.

Washington Post World News
Jun 02, 2026

Rubio to meet with Congress as Iran ceasefire falters
The secretary of state will testify publicly for the first time since the war began, as the regional conflict worsens and lawmaker patience runs thin.

Washington Post World News
Jun 02, 2026

As Russia fails to achieve war aims in Ukraine, Putin needs a way out
European officials say Moscow's escalating aggression is a result of increasing difficulties that Russia is facing militarily and economically.

Washington Post World News
Jun 01, 2026

Iran says it is breaking off ceasefire talks over Israeli attacks on Lebanon
Negotiations were suspended because of Israel's escalating military attacks in Lebanon and U.S. strikes, an Iranian official told The Post.

Washington Post World News
Jun 01, 2026

Kenyans protest U.S. plan for Ebola field hospital to treat Americans
Angry residents, who said their lives were in danger, set fires and clashed with police as they protested the facility intended to treat Americans.

Washington Post World News
Jun 01, 2026

Iran says it is breaking off talks to end war after U.S. and Israeli strikes
Negotiations were suspended because of Israel's escalating military attacks in Lebanon and U.S. strikes, an Iranian official told The Post.

Washington Post World News
Jun 01, 2026

Iran and U.S. trade strikes as deal to end war remains elusive
U.S. Central Command said it targeted Iranian sites overlooking the strategic Strait of Hormuz, and Kuwait's military on Monday said it was responding to retaliatory airstrikes.

Washington Post World News
Jun 01, 2026

Hardening views on migrants push Europe toward Trump-like tactics
New rules were driven by high numbers of asylum seekers from "safe countries" and the fatigue of voters after waves of migration, European officials say.

Washington Post World News
May 31, 2026

Ukraine turns real-life kills into video game thrills for drone pilots
Kyiv says the Army of Drones Bonus system, in which points may be redeemed for weapons, is the first of its kind anywhere.

Washington Post World News
May 30, 2026

Some Iranians abroad say they'd fight for the regime. Others want to topple it.
Members of the diaspora in Iraq, from Sunni Muslim Kurds in the north to Shiite Persians in the south, are as divided over the war as Iranians back home.

Washington Post World News
May 30, 2026

Cats could help scientists better understand human cancer, study says
A study of nearly 500 domestic cats uncovered similarities between cancer gene mutations in felines and humans.

Washington Post World News
May 29, 2026

A court in Kenya blocks U.S. plan to keep American Ebola patients in Africa
A facility built by the U.S. military on a Kenyan air base was intended to isolate Americans exposed to Ebola during the growing outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Washington Post World News
May 29, 2026

A court in Kenya blocks U.S. plan to quarantine Ebola patients
A facility built by the U.S. military on a Kenyan air base was intended to isolate Americans exposed to Ebola during the growing outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Washington Post World News
May 29, 2026

After a brutal winter, Ukraine's drones are breaking Russian defenses
Russia's advance has suddenly stalled, and Ukraine is fighting on its own terms — a comeback credited to Kyiv's efforts to steadily strengthen the capabilities of its UAVs.

Washington Post World News
May 28, 2026

A condemnation of Putin in glitzy Cannes is not enough for beleaguered Ukrainians
Andrei Zvyagintsev urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to end the "bloodbath"  — but in Ukraine his remarks elicited ridicule and frustration.

Washington Post World News
May 28, 2026

A condemnation of Putin in glitzy Cannes still angers Ukrainians besieged by war
Andrei Zvyagintsev urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to end the "bloodbath"  — but in Ukraine his remarks elicited ridicule and frustration.

Washington Post World News
May 28, 2026

At Cannes, a Russian director rebuked Putin's war. Cue a Ukrainian eye roll.
Andrei Zvyagintsev urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to end the "bloodbath"  — but in Ukraine his remarks elicited ridicule and frustration.

Washington Post World News
May 27, 2026

Contagion of conspiracy theories makes Ebola epidemic harder to contain
Distrust and violence flare in the central African nation as false claims spread that the outbreak — and the disease itself — is a hoax.

Washington Post World News
May 27, 2026

False Ebola claims run wild as Congo outbreak worsens
Distrust and violence flare in the Democratic Republic of Congo as false claims spread that the outbreak — and the disease itself — is a hoax.

Washington Post World News
May 26, 2026

Lebanon ceasefire falters as Trump pushes for Iran deal
Israel is "deepening its operation" in Lebanon, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Tuesday.

Washington Post World News
May 26, 2026

To repair ties with India, Rubio leans into pageantry
The top U.S. diplomat visited the world's largest democracy in a bid to reverse soured relations over Trump's tariff agenda and embrace of Pakistan.

Washington Post World News
May 26, 2026

Iran threatens retaliation after U.S. strikes in southern Iran
The attacks prompted Tehran to warn that it would "leave no act of hostility unanswered," complicating negotiations to end the war.

Washington Post World News
May 26, 2026

Fearing China and an erratic U.S., Japan draws nearer to South Korea
President Donald Trump's seeming ambivalence about the value of allies has created a sense of urgency among nations with close U.S. ties.

Washington Post World News
May 26, 2026

U.S. allies in Asia are trying to shield themselves from Trump's unpredictability
President Donald Trump's seeming ambivalence about the value of allies has created a sense of urgency among nations with close U.S. ties.

Washington Post World News
May 26, 2026

U.S. strikes targets in Iran, citing threats posed to American troops
The attacks in southern Iran prompted Tehran to warn that it reserves the right to retaliate, complicating negotiations to end the war.

Washington Post World News
May 25, 2026

U.S. renews strikes on Iran, citing threats posed to American troops
The new U.S. military action threatens to complicate a shaky ceasefire and ongoing negotiations to end a months-long war.

Washington Post World News
May 25, 2026

As new Iran deal faces sharp criticism, Trump seeks to widen Abraham Accords
Republicans in Congress warned against making concessions to Iran in an emerging deal to end the war, while Trump suggested Iran could join the Abraham Accords.

Washington Post World News
May 24, 2026

Russia's overnight barrage on Ukraine includes use of powerful Oreshnik missile
At least two people died in Kyiv, which faced the brunt of the attack, Ukrainian officials said. It was one of the biggest overnight aerial assaults since the beginning of Russia's invasion.

Washington Post World News
May 24, 2026

Africa is Catholicism's future, but Pentecostal churches are growing faster
The growth of Christianity in Africa has turned the continent into a denominational battleground. Pope Leo's visit to Angola came as his church confronts a rising challenge.

Washington Post World News
May 23, 2026

Studying sports and disability, he laid the groundwork for the Special Olympics
Frank Hayden, who has died at 96, saw sports as a gateway to opportunity for people with special needs.

Washington Post World News
May 22, 2026

NATO allies grapple with U.S. pullback, confusion over its military plans
As Secretary of State Marco Rubio meets with NATO foreign ministers in Sweden, the focus is on the U.S. moving to reduce its military footprint in Europe.

Washington Post World News
May 22, 2026

Police urge new witnesses to speak out in Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor inquiry
The appeal marked the first significant update since the former British prince was arrested in February over allegations of misconduct while in office.

Washington Post World News
May 21, 2026

U.S. bears brunt of Israel's missile defense, Pentagon assessments show
Amid hostilities with Iran, the American military expended far more advanced interceptors to protect Israel than Israeli forces did, according to Defense Department data.

Washington Post World News
May 21, 2026

Ebola responders say aid cuts by Western nations left them ill-equipped for outbreak
The sweeping aid cuts has left the Democratic Republic of Congo struggling to contain an Ebola outbreak despite its extensive experience with the disease.

Washington Post World News
May 21, 2026

In rare clash, North Korea defeats South Korea … on the soccer field
In an inter-peninsula match-up between women's teams that showed the limits of sports diplomacy, players from North Korea remained stone-faced — until they won.

Washington Post World News
May 21, 2026

As U.S. war redraws Middle East, Turkey braces for rivalry with Israel
Amid the unpredictability of President Trump's Middle East policies, Turkey is calling "regional ownership" and pursuing new security pacts.

Washington Post World News
May 20, 2026

Putin, Xi signal unity but fail to reach deal on pipeline sought by Russia
The Power of Siberia 2 pipeline could carry 50 billion cubic meters of Russian natural gas annually to China.

Washington Post World News
May 20, 2026

In seemingly ungovernable Britain, prime ministers keep failing and falling
Keir Starmer, Britain's first Labour prime minister in 14 years, is fighting for his political life as mainstream parties crumble in favor of more extreme voices.

Washington Post World News
May 20, 2026

In a seemingly ungovernable Britain, prime ministers keep failing and falling
Keir Starmer, Britain's first Labour prime minister in 14 years, is fighting for his political life as mainstream parties crumble in favor of more extreme voices.

Washington Post World News
May 19, 2026

Pentagon says U.S. will cut thousands of troops from Europe
Poland was set to receive forces whose deployment was abruptly halted last week.

Washington Post World News
May 19, 2026

Admiral accuses lawmaker of ‘inappropriate' remark at Iran war hearing
Adm. Brad Cooper, the head of U.S. Central Command, appeared frustrated with questions from House Democrats who pressed him on a range of issues about the conflict.

Washington Post World News
May 19, 2026

As Putin visits China, distrust simmers beneath an anti-U.S. alliance
Back-to-back visits to Beijing by the American and Russian presidents are highlighting how China's Xi Jinping is the world leader to be reckoned with and courted.

Washington Post World News
May 19, 2026

A ship's crew risked the Strait of Hormuz. They met with a hail of bullets.
After a month stranded, a ship's Filipino crew voted under mounting pressure to risk the perilous six-hour journey, made treacherous by mines and Iranian attacks.

Washington Post World News
May 19, 2026

A ship's crew tried to escape the Strait of Hormuz. They met with a hail of bullets.
After a month stranded, a ship's Filipino crew voted under mounting pressure to risk the perilous six-hour journey, made treacherous by mines and Iranian attacks.

Washington Post World News
May 19, 2026

Inside a cargo ship braving gunfire to escape the Strait of Hormuz
After a month stranded, a ship's Filipino crew voted under mounting pressure to risk the perilous six-hour journey, made treacherous by mines and Iranian attacks.

Washington Post World News
May 17, 2026

Ukrainian drones hit Moscow and surrounding area, killing 3
The attack, the largest and most deadly to target the Russian capital region since the invasion of Ukraine in 2022, showed Kyiv's increasing ability to carry out long-range strikes.

Washington Post World News
May 17, 2026

Ukrainian drones hit Moscow and surrounding area, killing three
The attack, the largest and most deadly on Russia's capital region since the invasion of Ukraine in 2022, showed Kyiv's increasing ability to carry out long-range strikes.

Washington Post World News
May 17, 2026

Xi, in summit victory, projected stability and conceded nothing to Trump
There were no big breakthroughs but also no blunders, and the summit positioned Xi Jinping as a leader at the height of his power seeking global stability.

Washington Post World News
May 17, 2026

At summit, China's Xi eased tensions with Trump without giving ground
There were no big breakthroughs but also no blunders, and the summit positioned Xi Jinping as a leader at the height of his power seeking global stability.

Washington Post World News
May 16, 2026

Félicien Kabuga, Rwandan accused of financing genocide, dies
The ethnic Hutu tycoon was indicted on charges of genocide and crimes against humanity for allegedly arming Hutu militias that massacred more than 800,000 mostly ethnic Tutsis in 1994.

Washington Post World News
May 16, 2026

Félicien Kabuga, Rwandan accused of financing genocide, has died
The ethnic Hutu tycoon was indicted on charges of genocide and crimes against humanity for allegedly arming Hutu militias that massacred more than 800,000 mostly ethnic Tutsis in 1994.

Washington Post World News
May 16, 2026

Trump says top Islamic State leader was killed in Nigeria strike
Trump said the operation killed Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, whom he described as "second in command of ISIS globally." Nigeria's president said the strike took place at a compound in the Lake Chad basin.

Washington Post World News
May 16, 2026

Senior ISIS commander killed by U.S. and Nigerian forces, Trump says
Trump said the strike killed Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, whom he described as "second in command of ISIS globally." Nigeria's president said the raid took place at a compound in the Lake Chad basin.

Washington Post World News
May 16, 2026

Trump's China summit shows toll of a difficult year for the president
A year ago, Trump promised a new era during the first major foreign trip of his second term. On his recent visit to Beijing, the war with Iran and economic strain clouded his diplomacy.

Washington Post World News
May 15, 2026

U.S. sank $970 million in mission that left Haiti worse off. It's trying again.
A larger multinational security force will have broader authority to combat rising gang violence than its predecessor but could face similar funding challenges.

Washington Post World News
May 15, 2026

Tumultuous, bloody week unfolds in Ukraine and Russia after brief ceasefire
A Russian airstrike on a Kyiv apartment complex that killed at least 24 people and a Ukrainian strike on residential buildings and an oil refinery in Ryazan, Russia, suggested no end is in sight to the war.

Washington Post World News
May 15, 2026

U.S. sank millions in failed mission to stem crisis in Haiti. It's trying again.
A larger multinational security force will have broader authority to combat rising gang violence than its predecessor but could face similar funding challenges.

Washington Post World News
May 15, 2026

In northern Ukraine, it was boy vs. Russian drone. The boy won.
A soldier taught a 12-year-old how to disable the fiber-optic drones that Russia has been using to hunt Ukrainian civilians in a campaign the U.N. has labeled a war crime.

Washington Post World News
May 15, 2026

In pageantry and politics, China summit yields Xi's goal — equal footing with U.S.
The image of peer superpowers during President Trump's visit displayed a dynamic that analysts say the Chinese have long sought and Americans had resisted.

Washington Post World News
May 15, 2026

When Trump and Xi met as peers
The image of two superpowers on similar footing was exactly what Chinese President Xi Jinping aimed to achieve with the visit, analysts said.

Washington Post World News
May 14, 2026

Latvian government collapses amid dispute over breaches by Ukrainian drones
Prime Minister Evika Silina resigned after suspected Ukrainian drones headed for Russia crossed into her country, sparking concerns about its defenses.

Washington Post World News
May 14, 2026

Putin remark on war ‘coming to a close' points to exhaustion, not peace, analysts say
The Russian president is facing pressure not only from a stalemate on the battlefield but also from a battered economy that is fueling discontent.

Washington Post World News
May 14, 2026

Lebanon's medics vow to carry on through grief, injuries: ‘These are our people'
As Israel and Hezbollah exchange fire, dozens of volunteers eat, sleep and pray at a small hospital, waiting to respond to the next airstrike.

Washington Post World News
May 14, 2026

‘These are our people.' Lebanon's medics carry on through grief, injuries.
As Israel and Hezbollah exchange fire, dozens of volunteers eat, sleep and pray at a small hospital, waiting to respond to the next airstrike.

Washington Post World News
May 14, 2026

A new Chinese spelling of ‘Rubio' sidesteps China's travel ban
Chinese officials are using a different transliterated character for the secretary of state's name, perhaps to allow him to visit without lifting the 2020 ban.

Washington Post World News
May 14, 2026

Officially, Marco Rubio is still banned from China. So how is he in Beijing?
Chinese officials are using a different transliterated character for the secretary of state's name, perhaps to allow him to visit without lifting a 2020 ban.

Washington Post World News
May 14, 2026

Rubio is banned from China, but Beijing may have found a way around it
Chinese officials are using a different transliterated character for the secretary of state's name, perhaps to allow him to visit without lifting the 2020 ban.

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