Here’s What Happened in the War in the Middle East on Thursday
President Trump’s prime-time address received a defiant response from a top leader in Tehran.
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Trump Hails Strike on Iranian Bridge, Warning ‘More to Follow’
Iran state media said eight people had been killed in the attack and dozens wounded. A local official said the bridge, in the mountains, was not yet in operati…
Macron Voices Europe’s Frustration With Trump’s Handling of Iran War
President Emmanuel Macron of France expressed disapproval about President Trump’s handling of the war against Iran on Thursday, chastising him for speaking cav…
Macron Voices Europe’s Frustration With Trump as Fighting Rages and Missiles Fly
President Emmanuel Macron of France expressed disapproval about President Trump’s handling of the war against Iran on Thursday, chastising him for speaking cav…
The Race for the Future of the Moon
The Artemis II mission isn’t just about science and exploration. It’s part of a high-stakes space race between the U.S. and China.
A Bid to Use Force to Open Strait of Hormuz Hits U.N. Roadblocks
Several permanent members of the Security Council opposed the resolution, drafted by Bahrain in coordination with its Gulf neighbors, officials said.
Arab Countries Want the U.N. to Authorize Force to Open the Strait of Hormuz. The Idea Hit Roadblocks.
Several permanent members of the Security Council opposed the resolution, drafted by Bahrain in coordination with its Gulf neighbors, officials said.
Trump Hails Destruction of Iranian Bridge, Warning ‘More to Follow’
Fars, a semiofficial news agency, said eight people had been killed in the attack and dozens wounded.
Iran War Live Updates: Macron Voices European Frustration With Trump for Criticizing NATO
Speaking of President Trump’s verbal attacks on NATO, the French president said: “If you create doubt every day about your commitment, you hollow it out.”
Iran War Live Updates: Macron Voices European Frustration With Trump for Bashing NATO
Speaking of Mr. Trump’s mounting attacks on NATO, the French president said: “If you create doubt every day about your commitment, you hollow it out.”
Macron Snaps Back at Trump, Reflecting Europe’s Growing Anger Over Iran
President Emmanuel Macron of France is among several European officials to speak out about the accumulated effect of President Trump’s criticisms of NATO and h…
Liamine Zeroual, Algerian President During Bloody Civil War, Dies at 84
Cutting short his five-year term amid the scarring conflict, he was perhaps a first: an Algerian leader who left without being forced out or dying in office.
Iran Says It Will Oversee Strait of Hormuz Traffic, Even in Peacetime
The United States says Iran’s claims to control the strait are illegal, but Tehran has made escalating assertions of authority over the vital waterway.
How Trump Boxed Himself In on Iran
President Trump faces the possibility that at the end of his own two-to-three week window for wrapping up the war in Iran, nothing much will have changed.
War With Iran Clarifies Trump’s Spending Priorities: The Military, Not Child Care
As the White House prepares to release its 2027 budget, President Trump said military protection, not social programs, took precedence.
Russia Is Sending a Second Oil Tanker to Fuel-Starved Cuba
The announcement of a second shipment follows the arrival of a first oil tanker sent by the Kremlin earlier this week.
Pope Leo Returns to Tradition, Washing Priests’ Feet
Pope Francis washed and kissed the feet of prisoners and refugees. On Thursday, his successor performed the rite of humility and service for priests.
Danish Warship Sunk by Britain’s Lord Nelson 225 Years Ago Is Found
The ship sank during the Battle of Copenhagen, an important moment in Danish and British history, and became the origin of a common saying.
Storm Dave Cometh. But Why Is It Called That?
The conventions for naming storms are complicated by a mishmash of rules, national quirks and language barriers.
U.K. to Host Talks on Securing Strait of Hormuz
It was not clear whether the talks, expected to involve dozens of countries, would satisfy President Trump’s demand that other nations take a more active part …
Iran War Live Updates: Macron Faults Trump For Shifting U.S. Goals
The French president said President Trump could not be taken seriously because he had repeatedly changed his goals for the Iran war. He also criticized the pre…
Ancient Artifacts Stolen in Dutch Museum Heist Are Recovered
The golden helmet of Cotofenesti, a highly regarded artifact from Romania, and two elaborate golden bracelets were taken in January 2025.
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