Volkswagen Hit Hard by Trump’s Tariffs

The German automaker said that the U.S. import duties erased about $1.5 billion from its profit in the first half of the year.

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Documenting the Effects of Extreme Heat in Pakistan

A reporter followed a ride-hailing motorcycle driver in Karachi, where temperatures regularly exceed 104 degrees Fahrenheit.

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Australia Says Gaza Situation Beyond ‘Worst Fears’ as Pressure Mounts on Israel

Some of Israel’s closest allies have stepped up criticism of its restrictions on aid to Gaza, where doctors and aid organizations say people are dying of starvation.

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The World Has Too Much Steel, but No One Wants to Stop Making It

A global plunge in prices, led by increased production from China, and U.S. tariffs threaten steel manufacturing, which has long been a symbol of national might.

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The Kakapo, Its Parasites and a Shared Struggle to Escape Extinction

The endangered kakapo is a flightless bird native to New Zealand. Its population is growing, but its parasites have dwindled. Could that spell trouble?

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For One Man, It Didn’t Take Much to Make an Embassy in India

For almost eight years, an Indian man hid a range of criminal activities behind fake diplomatic missions before finally being caught this week.

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Iran Starts New Talks Today Over Its Nuclear Program. Here’s What to Know.

Three European powers will meet with an Iranian minister to try to reopen negotiations over the limits of its nuclear activities.

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Friday Briefing: France to Recognize Palestinian Statehood

Plus, the global craze for matcha.

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At Least 16 People Dead as Thailand’s Clashes With Cambodia Enter Second Day

The conflict along the border is the deadliest between the two nations in 14 years.

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$17 Million Is Lost in A.T.M. Scam That Spread on TikTok, Officials Say

Payment cards for a New York City youth jobs program were used to withdraw millions of dollars over less than three days, officials said.

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