Iran War Live Updates: U.S. and Iran Trade Strikes in New Test of Cease-Fire

The U.S. military struck southern Iran, calling it a response to the downing an American helicopter. Iran said it had retaliated by launching drones and missiles at U.S. military targets in Bahrain and Jordan.

Published: June 10, 2026, 3:37 am

How Quiet Oman Landed Itself in Trump’s Cross Hairs

As the Iran war drags on, Oman — a U.S. ally and mediator with Iran — has found itself at odds with the Trump administration and some of its own neighbors.

Published: June 10, 2026, 2:02 am

Night of Violence Grips Belfast After Stabbing Attack

Cars and a bus were set on fire and families were driven from their homes as the stabbing attack caused tensions to spill onto the streets.

Published: June 10, 2026, 3:27 am

A Twist in Ukraine’s Drone Campaign Is ‘Really Hurting the Russians’

Midrange attacks, using upgraded drones that Ukraine produces in huge numbers, are causing fuel shortages and complicating troop rotations.

Published: June 10, 2026, 2:02 am

On the Eve of the World Cup, U.S. Immigration Policy Turns Some Away

Some fans and participants hoping to enter the United States for the World Cup have complained that restrictive immigration rules have presented a roadblock.

Published: June 10, 2026, 2:04 am

‘Clumsy Diplomacy’: Inside the U.S.-Kenya Feud Over an Ebola Camp

Hundreds of Kenyans have marched through the streets to oppose a quarantine facility that would be reserved exclusively for American patients.

Published: June 10, 2026, 3:26 am

Argentina’s World Cup Sticker Albums Are a Low-Tech Craze Immune to the Digital Revolution

World Cup sticker albums have captivated children and adults in Argentina, in a collecting fever that seems immune to the digital revolution.

Published: June 10, 2026, 2:02 am

Germany Drops Plan to Build Warplane With Allies, Hindering Push to Rearm

Berlin pulled out of the Future Combat Air System, a project with Spain and France that had been seen as central to European efforts to face down Russia and reduce reliance on the United States.

Published: June 9, 2026, 9:28 am

Drones Stray Into Neighboring Countries as Russia and Ukraine Battle

Drones launched by both Russia and Ukraine are veering off course, menacing countries that are not at war and driving their citizens to seek shelter.

Published: June 9, 2026, 9:09 am

The Roar of ‘Cease-Fire’ in a Once-Thriving City

The city of Nabatieh once spoke to the changing fortunes of Lebanon. Now, amid unending war, it speaks to the country’s worst fears.

Published: June 9, 2026, 2:03 am

Why a U.K. By-Election in Makerfield Could Topple Prime Minister Keir Starmer

Andy Burnham, the mayor of Greater Manchester, is running for a seat in Parliament. It’s a vital step in a campaign to oust his party colleague Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

Published: June 9, 2026, 12:37 am

One of Pope Leo’s Best Friends Works in Spain. They Talk About Cars.

Pope Leo and Armando Jesús Lovera have known each other for decades. They have watched World Cup games together, gone on road trips and once searched for a teddy bear for Mr. Lovera’s future wife.

Published: June 9, 2026, 7:56 am

Somali Referee Says His World Cup Dream Is Dashed After U.S. Denies Entry

“I had the right papers and everything,” Omar Abdulkadir Artan said in his first interview since he was turned back. He would have been the first Somali to referee a game in the tournament.

Published: June 9, 2026, 3:14 pm

Many Feared Trapped Under Earthquake Rubble in Philippines

Families hope to recover their loved ones after the most powerful earthquake in 50 years to hit the Philippines.

Published: June 9, 2026, 4:04 pm

Pope Leo Is Blessing the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona. To Some, the Church Is a Curse.

The pontiff will offer a Mass in Antoni Gaudí’s iconic, unfinished basilica during his Spain trip. But for some Barcelona residents, completing the construction could mean knocking down their homes.

Published: June 10, 2026, 3:41 am

Need a U.S. Visa and Want to Skip a 12-Month Line? That’ll Be $750

A new fast-track program will allow certain visa applicants to pay a premium and secure an interview within 10 business days.

Published: June 10, 2026, 2:04 am

Visiting a Soldier’s Funeral in Ukraine

The New York Times reporter Kim Barker visited a church in Lviv, Ukraine, that holds military funerals at the same time each day.

Published: June 10, 2026, 3:10 am

At Least 12 Dead After Shooting by Multiple Attackers in Johannesburg

The police said they were looking for more than 10 attackers, who had stormed a community of tin shacks. Investigators were still trying to determine the motive.

Published: June 10, 2026, 1:59 am

Here’s the latest.

Published: June 10, 2026, 2:25 am

Trump’s Sharp Turn on China: Embracing It as a Peer Power

President Trump’s warming with Xi Jinping of China, a leader he admires, has ignited anxieties in Washington and across Asia.

Published: June 9, 2026, 7:00 pm

What to Know About the Sea Drone That Rescued Downed Apache Crew

It was the first U.S. rescue carried out by an autonomous surface vessel and remotely piloted by a human operator, according to a military spokesperson.

Published: June 9, 2026, 4:00 pm

Air Canada Pilot Accused of Flying for 17 Years Without Proper License

The pilot, who retired last year before the investigation, held some valid flight credentials, officials said, but not the one required to be a captain.

Published: June 9, 2026, 3:57 pm

U.S. Strikes Iran After Trump Vows to Retaliate for Downed Helicopter

The retaliatory U.S. attacks came on Tuesday as Israeli forces pounded southern Lebanon while targeting Hezbollah.

Published: June 9, 2026, 3:28 pm

A.I. Politics

Much of the discussion about artificial intelligence focuses on economic disruption. But it could reshape political life, too.

Published: June 9, 2026, 9:25 pm

Are You Traveling to the U.S. for the 2026 World Cup? We’d Like to Hear From You.

Tell us about your experience buying tickets, finding a place to stay, making travel arrangements and, if you’re coming to the U.S., dealing with entry requirements.

Published: June 9, 2026, 1:29 pm

Pope Leo Meets Bad Bunny

The two crossed paths in Spain, where they have been on decidedly different tours. Sorry, no photos were released.

Published: June 9, 2026, 1:55 pm

6 Countries Announce Sanctions Targeting Israeli Settler Networks

The measures aim to “disrupt the flows of finance” supporting attacks on Palestinians in the West Bank, said the British government, which coordinated them with France and other nations.

Published: June 9, 2026, 10:56 am

D4RLYL, a Robot Magician, Is Denied Membership in The Magic Circle

No, according to The Magic Circle, a British society that rejected a robot named D4RYL from its ranks. “Wonder is emotional, not just mechanical,” its president said.

Published: June 9, 2026, 11:07 am

Iran’s Soccer Federation Says Its World Cup Tickets Have Been Revoked

It did not say who had interfered but blamed the United States, one of the tournament’s hosts, after months of war. FIFA said it was looking for a solution.

Published: June 9, 2026, 11:29 am

Billionaires’ Billions Are Increasing Faster Than Ever

Elon Musk’s potential new status as a trillionaire demonstrates in real time why there has been such a rapid rise in the concentration of wealth at the top.

Published: June 9, 2026, 12:08 pm

Israel Strikes Lebanese City of Tyre as U.S.-Brokered Truce Falters

The bombardment followed Israeli evacuation warning for the entire city, a day after Iran threatened to attack Israel again if it kept up its offensive against Hezbollah in Lebanon.

Published: June 9, 2026, 8:17 am

Netanyahu’s Bow to Trump’s Iran Pressure Spurs New Criticism

Opponents attacked Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for halting strikes against Iran after a call with President Trump, saying that he was letting the United States make Israel’s decisions.

Published: June 9, 2026, 6:23 am

Man Arrested in ‘Brutal’ Stabbing in Belfast, Police Say

The suspect, who the police said is 30 and Sudanese, was charged with having attacked another man in an assault in Belfast that was recorded and spread quickly online.

Published: June 9, 2026, 4:25 pm

A Challenge in the U.S.-Iran Talks: Both Sides Demand Victory

Washington and Tehran would need to defend any potential deal as a win for their side. And each has a leader whose approach to talks is vexing mediators.

Published: June 9, 2026, 2:26 am

Here’s the latest.

Published: June 9, 2026, 10:48 pm

The Ex-Mayor of Arcadia, Her Boyfriend and the Chinese Government

Eileen Wang pleaded guilty to acting as a foreign agent. But what could Beijing want from the mayor of a small California city known as the “Chinese Beverly Hills”?

Published: June 9, 2026, 12:16 pm

Infantino’s Yearslong Effort to Woo Trump for the World Cup

Gianni Infantino, the FIFA president, has unabashedly courted the president’s favor. Soccer officials privately ask, who really benefits?

Published: June 9, 2026, 7:56 am

Crew Is Rescued After U.S. Helicopter Goes Down Near Strait of Hormuz

It was not immediately clear what led to the incident, which came at a time when the cease-fire in the war has grown tenuous.

Published: June 9, 2026, 10:28 am

I.C.C. Prosecutor Karim Khan Suspended Over Sexual Harassment Claims

Karim Khan, the chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, faced an accusation of sexual harassment.

Published: June 9, 2026, 2:26 am

The Iran War is Forcing Energy-Importing Countries to Turn Inward

The Iran war is pushing countries to prioritize domestic energy in order to protect themselves from volatile oil and natural gas markets.

Published: June 9, 2026, 8:06 am

The 15-Hour Fight With Iran Showed the Bind Israel Is In

As it braces for a possible U.S.-Iranian peace deal, Israel now knows that if it responds forcefully to attacks by Hezbollah, Iran may strike Israel with missiles.

Published: June 9, 2026, 12:48 am

Trial Begins for Man Accused of Sparking Palisades Fire

Opening statements are set to begin Wednesday in the case of the man prosecutors say was enthralled by fire and resentful toward the rich.

Published: June 10, 2026, 2:03 am

The Knicks Are Hogging the Spotlight. Spurs Fans Aren’t Impressed.

As New York basks in the attention of a long-awaited N.B.A. finals run, many San Antonians say the Spurs, and the city they represent, are being underestimated.

Published: June 10, 2026, 2:03 am

The Battle for the Senate Could Come Down to Hopes and Fears in Maine

Graham Platner’s primary victory in Maine sets up a high-stakes contest between an insurgent progressive with political baggage and a battle-tested but vulnerable Republican senator.

Published: June 10, 2026, 2:02 am

Life Inside an ICE Detention Facility

For days protesters have been clashing with law enforcement over conditions at an ICE detention facility in New Jersey. Our reporter Hamed Aleaziz explains how these complaints persist across the country, and takes a closer look at the problems documented at one facility in Louisiana.

Published: June 10, 2026, 2:02 am

Bees Are Swarming Earlier: What to Do if You’re Attacked

Experts discuss the threat and how to escape aggressive bees. Hint: Don’t jump in water.

Published: June 10, 2026, 2:01 am

How Trump’s Team Navigated the Epstein Files Without Him

President Trump’s advisers gathered in secret in the Situation Room without him as they struggled to handle the Epstein files scandal, our reporters Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan learned while researching their book, “Regime Change.” Here’s the inside story.

Published: June 10, 2026, 2:00 am

A Catholic Mayor Commissioned Statues of Saints. Residents Revolted.

The mayor of Quincy, Mass., is being sued over 10-foot statues of two Catholic saints that he wants to install in front of a new public safety complex.

Published: June 10, 2026, 2:00 am

Republicans in Maine Governor’s Race Head to Ranked-Choice Runoff

State election officials will confirm the winner in the next week or two, after a counting process that involves multiple rounds of elimination.

Published: June 9, 2026, 9:25 pm

Democrats in Maine Governor’s Race Head to Ranked-Choice Runoff

State election officials will confirm the winner in the coming weeks, after a counting process that involves multiple rounds of elimination.

Published: June 9, 2026, 9:36 pm

Democrats Face Another Long Wait for Results in Maine Swing District

No candidate cleared 50 percent in the Democratic primary race to replace Representative Jared Golden, sending the race into ranked-choice voting.

Published: June 9, 2026, 9:31 pm

Nevada Attorney General Wins Democratic Nomination for Governor

Aaron Ford easily outpaced a Washoe County commissioner, Alexis Hill, for the nod to take on Gov. Joe Lombardo in November.

Published: June 9, 2026, 9:44 pm

Republican Primary for Open Congressional Seat in South Carolina Heads to Runoff

The largely coastal district has voted overwhelmingly Republican in recent elections. Representative Nancy Mace ran unsuccessfully for governor instead of seeking re-election to the seat.

Published: June 9, 2026, 8:31 pm

Trump’s Sharp Turn on China: Embracing It as a Peer Power

President Trump’s warming with Xi Jinping of China, a leader he admires, has ignited anxieties in Washington and across Asia.

Published: June 9, 2026, 7:00 pm

Trump Says Bill Pulte Will Take Over as Intelligence Chief on June 19

The president also plans to keep Mr. Pulte as the head of a federal housing agency, heightening tension with Congress and complicating the renewal of a powerful spying authority.

Published: June 9, 2026, 6:44 pm

Platner Wins Maine Senate Primary After a Turbulent Stretch of His Bid

Graham Platner has faced new scrutiny over his personal history, but his Democratic primary victory sets up a high-stakes race against Senator Susan Collins, a Republican.

Published: June 9, 2026, 9:47 pm

Evette and Wilson Advance to Runoff in South Carolina Republican Primary for Governor

Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette and Alan Wilson, the state attorney general, now head to a runoff in the Republican contest for governor. President Trump vowed to “fight” for Ms. Evette in the second round.

Published: June 9, 2026, 8:31 pm

Sanders-Backed Progressive Advances in California Swing District Against Valadao

Randy Villegas will face the incumbent, David Valadao, a Republican who has survived numerous challenges in a competitive district.

Published: June 9, 2026, 6:02 pm

Lindsey Graham Wins Republican Senate Primary in South Carolina

Mr. Graham, a four-term incumbent, is the favorite to win the general election in a solidly Republican state.

Published: June 9, 2026, 6:46 pm

Navy Admiral Fired by Hegseth Advances to Runoff to Replace Mace

Nancy Lacore would face a tough fall election in a district drawn in 2021 to be more Republican. She is seeking to replace Representative Nancy Mace, who ran unsuccessfully for governor instead of running for re-election.

Published: June 9, 2026, 5:55 pm

Southern Baptists Elect Willy Rice, Pastor Favored by Right-Wing Faction, as President

A contingent seeking to push the denomination to the right secured its first major victory through the election of Willy Rice, a Florida pastor who wants to challenge “the system.”

Published: June 9, 2026, 5:21 pm

Rep. Kevin Kiley, Independent, to Face Richard Pan in California House Race

Mr. Kiley dropped his Republican affiliation earlier this year. The newly drawn Sixth Congressional District is widely considered to be favorable for Democrats.

Published: June 9, 2026, 5:04 pm

Dallas Judge Blocks City Council Vote on Future of City Hall

The ruling gives officials more time to weigh competing plans for the future of Dallas’s aging City Hall building and the land it occupies.

Published: June 9, 2026, 5:37 pm

Kalshi Will Ask Users to Share Employer Information for Some Trades

The new policy is aimed at limiting insider trading as scrutiny of prediction markets grows.

Published: June 9, 2026, 5:48 pm

Maine Senate Polls Point to a Competitive General Election

Graham Platner is expected to win handily in the Democratic primary for Senate in Maine. The focus is shifting to how he might do in November.

Published: June 9, 2026, 4:57 pm

Steve Hilton Wins Second Spot in California Governor Race, Beating Tom Steyer

Steve Hilton, a Republican endorsed by President Trump, will face Xavier Becerra, a Democrat, in the general election. Tom Steyer, another Democrat, will not advance.

Published: June 9, 2026, 9:49 pm

5 Things to Know About Paul LePage, Republican House Candidate in Maine

Mr. LePage served two terms as governor of Maine and was known for his incendiary rhetoric and his vetoing of legislation of all sorts.

Published: June 9, 2026, 4:41 pm

Jurors Balked at Indicting ICE Protesters. Prosecutors Kept Pushing.

Newly released transcripts showed a Chicago prosecutor repeatedly urging grand jurors to indict protesters of the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown.

Published: June 9, 2026, 4:40 pm

House defies Johnson and passes Democratic-led labor bill

Twenty G.O.P lawmakers broke with Speaker Mike Johnson and joined Democrats in backing a bill to amend the National Labor Relations Act.

Published: June 9, 2026, 4:30 pm

5 Things to Know About Graham Platner, Democratic Senate Candidate in Maine

Mr. Platner, an oyster farmer running for a Senate seat on a progressive platform, has drawn a large following among Democrats in Maine. His campaign has also surfaced damaging reports about his personal history.

Published: June 9, 2026, 9:43 pm

5 Things to Know About Susan Collins, Republican Senate Candidate in Maine

Ms. Collins, the longest-serving Republican woman in Senate history, is also her party’s most vulnerable incumbent this year.

Published: June 9, 2026, 9:43 pm

Doris Matsui to Face Mai Vang in General Election for Sacramento House Seat

Mai Vang, a progressive member of the Sacramento City Council, will challenge Ms. Matsui, the 81-year-old incumbent, in the general election.

Published: June 9, 2026, 6:32 pm

Lawyers Barred for A.I.-Generated Citations to Fake Cases

A federal judge in Mississippi also imposed fines and canceled a civil trial, removing all four lawyers from the case.

Published: June 9, 2026, 7:39 pm

Federal Judge Faces Battery Charge After Parking Lot Confrontation

Judge Ryan Nelson of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit tossed a man’s glasses and appeared to stomp on them during an argument in Idaho that was captured on video.

Published: June 9, 2026, 4:01 pm

When to Expect Results in Maine, Nevada and Beyond

Four states have primaries on Tuesday. Election officials predict most results will come in late in the evening, though mail-in ballots may delay things.

Published: June 9, 2026, 3:28 pm

The Likely Platner-Collins Matchup Is Set to Be Hugely Expensive

Both Senate candidates in Maine have been strong fund-raisers, and allied super PACs and dark-money groups are mobilizing for their showdown.

Published: June 9, 2026, 2:59 pm

Trump Law Would Also Direct Voucher Money to Public Schools

The law, which creates the first-ever federal voucher program, is designed, in part, to lure Democrats. It’s unclear how many blue states will sign up.

Published: June 9, 2026, 2:57 pm

Michigan Court Vacates Conviction Tied to Gretchen Whitmer Kidnapping Plot

The state appellate court vacated the convictions of Joseph Morrison, ruling that the trial judge had provided flawed instructions to the jury.

Published: June 9, 2026, 2:45 pm

How Ranked-Choice Voting Works in Maine

Proponents say the practice reduces partisanship, while critics say it is confusing and expensive.

Published: June 9, 2026, 2:35 pm

Largest ICE Detention Hub Wasted Millions in Rush to Open, Report Says

Camp East Montana, in El Paso, was opened last year to make space for the Trump administration’s mass deportation campaign. Three people have since died at the center.

Published: June 9, 2026, 3:33 pm

South Carolina Voters Are Choosing Nominees to Fill an Open Seat in Congress

Representative Nancy Mace’s run for governor created the opening in the coastal First Congressional District. Republicans are expected to hold it, but one Democrat has proved to be a prolific fund-raiser.

Published: June 9, 2026, 2:01 pm

Blanche Was Once Seen as Tempering Trump’s Tactics. Now He’s All In.

The ascendancy of Todd Blanche shows how the practices that were initially deemed out of bounds even in President Trump’s Justice Department seem to be the order of the day.

Published: June 9, 2026, 6:32 pm

Maine’s Primary Ballot Is Crowded With Members of Political Dynasties

Among other candidates with ties to prominent officials, a senator’s son and a Bush scion are running for governor.

Published: June 9, 2026, 2:18 pm

Pro-Israel Group Pushes for Haley Stevens in Michigan Senate Race

The main super PAC tied to the influential American Israel Public Affairs Committee released its first ads backing Ms. Stevens, a moderate congresswoman locked in a tight three-way primary.

Published: June 9, 2026, 1:56 pm

Traditional Republicans Clash With MAGA Wing in Nevada House Primary

At stake is the seat held by Representative Mark Amodei, a Republican in northern Nevada who is retiring from his reliably red district.

Published: June 9, 2026, 1:00 pm

Karmelo Anthony Sentenced to 35 Years for Murder of Teen at Texas Track Meet

Karmelo Anthony, 19, was convicted of murder for the killing of Austin Metcalf, another student, at a high school sporting event last year in a case that drew national attention.

Published: June 9, 2026, 6:52 pm

Several women who dated Graham Platner recall his ‘unsettling’ behavior.

Published: June 9, 2026, 12:52 pm

In Maine, a Senate race provokes complex emotions for voters.

Published: June 9, 2026, 2:23 pm

Democrats Accuse Republicans of Meddling in Maine’s Second Congressional District Primary

A mysterious group has spent $500,000 to elevate a progressive candidate in the Democratic primary race for a key House seat.

Published: June 9, 2026, 12:14 pm

House Passes G.O.P.’s $70 Billion Immigration Bill

The vote gave final passage to Republicans’ megabill to fund immigration enforcement through the remainder of President Trump’s term, clearing it for his signature.

Published: June 9, 2026, 3:11 pm