Putin Condemns Strikes on Iran but Stops Short of Offering Concrete Support

President Vladimir V. Putin met with Iran’s foreign minister on Monday, but did not explicitly call out Israel or the United States for their strikes on Russia’s longtime ally.

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Netanyahu Says Israel Is ‘Very, Very Close’ to Achieving Its Goals in Iran War

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the bombing campaign aimed to end the threats from Tehran’s nuclear program and ballistic missiles. He did not give a timetable for stopping the strikes.

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Villages Evacuated on Greek Tourist Island as Wildfires Rage

More than 190 firefighters were battling three wildfires on Chios in the Aegean Sea, which authorities are investigating as arson.

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Israel widens its targets in another series of strikes on the Iranian capital.

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World Central Kitchen Resumes Gaza Operations After Nearly 7-Week Pause

The charity founded by the celebrity chef José Andrés has started preparing meals again. It halted activities when food supplies ran out during Israel’s aid blockade.

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Claims of Potential Human Rights Violations Strain E.U.-Israeli Relations

A review by the bloc found actions in Gaza may have breached obligations under the treaty that governs their relations. Israel called the report “a complete moral and methodological failure.”

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How Bad Are Ticks This Year? Don’t Ask.

A bumper crop of acorns two years ago has led to the situation we face this summer: ticks galore.

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The Real Winner of ‘Squid Game’ Is Hwang Dong-hyuk

The South Korean writer-director won an Emmy and the attention of the world with his dystopian action drama. As Netflix releases the third and final season, he is happy it’s over.

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What Is the Strait of Hormuz and Why Is It Important?

Iranian officials have threatened to mine the waterway, which is a key shipping route for oil and gas.

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European officials voice fears of further escalation in the Israel-Iran war.

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