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Iran Proposes Suspending Nuclear Activity for Up to 5 Years

The New York Times

Vice President JD Vance sought a 20-year suspension in weekend negotiations, which ended without an agreement a day before the U.S. military blockade of the Strait of Hormuz began. President Trump rejected the Iranian offer.

Posted on 14 April 2026 | 3:32 am

Canada Special Elections 2026 Results: Carney's Liberal Party Gains Majority

The New York Times

Prime Minister Mark Carney, constrained by leading a minority government for the past year, gained a majority in the House of Commons after special elections on Monday.

Posted on 14 April 2026 | 2:21 am

Amid War, G.O.P. Puts Off Testimony From Senior Pentagon Commanders

The New York Times

House lawmakers had been scheduled to hear testimony next week from the head of military operations in the Middle East, but the Republican majority postponed the hearing until late May.

Posted on 13 April 2026 | 10:53 pm

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The New York Times

Posted on 13 April 2026 | 10:43 pm

U.S. Begins a Blockade of the Strait of Hormuz

The New York Times

European countries declined to take part in the action, which is designed to pressure Iran into making concessions by cutting off its oil income.

Posted on 13 April 2026 | 10:35 pm

Lopez: Trump says his social media post depicted him as a doctor, not Jesus. A Catholic school alum weighs in

Los Angeles Times

The president and the pope are feuding, and neither is backing down.

Posted on 13 April 2026 | 10:13 pm

South Korea Can't Build Enough Stadiums to Host Its K-Pop Stars

The New York Times

South Korea doesn't have enough arenas to show off its own A-list talent. That's why BTS began its world tour in a once-neglected, 22-year-old soccer stadium.

Posted on 13 April 2026 | 9:45 pm

What the U.S. Blockade of Iran and the Strait of Hormuz Might Look Like

The New York Times

The U.S. military has provided few details on how it might carry out President Trump's orders as he seeks to pressure Tehran on a peace deal. But history and established practices offer some clues.

Posted on 13 April 2026 | 9:38 pm

Which Four Countries Pope Leo Is Visiting in Africa, and Why

The New York Times

The pontiff's journey to the world's poorest continent will demonstrate his urgent focus on the most vulnerable members of the Church.

Posted on 13 April 2026 | 9:36 pm

The Venezuela Model

The New York Times

President Trump calls the removal of Nicolás Maduro "the perfect scenario." But not everything is going right for the U.S. in Venezuela.

Posted on 13 April 2026 | 9:00 pm

'The Strangest Sleepover Ever': Dutch Skeptical as Their Royals Visit Trump

The New York Times

The Dutch king and queen are set to stay at the White House on Monday night. At a time of trans-Atlantic tension, the Netherlands isn't sure how it feels about that.

Posted on 13 April 2026 | 8:35 pm

Many Popes Before Leo Have Been Entangled in Politics. Here Are 5 of Them.

The New York Times

Leo XIV, under fire from President Trump, has joined predecessors like Francis and John Paul II in confronting political issues.

Posted on 13 April 2026 | 8:34 pm

How Orban Lost His Touch, and Hungary's Election

The New York Times

The election defeat for Prime Minister Viktor Orban is less the result of an ideological shift in Hungary, and more the playing out of a fundamental rule of politics.

Posted on 13 April 2026 | 7:20 pm

'We Finally Have Democracy': Hungarians Erupt in Joy and Relief

The New York Times

Many Hungarians, exhausted by a struggling economy and worried about a move away from the European Union, were jubilant after Prime Minister Viktor Orban conceded. Some had wondered if he would.

Posted on 13 April 2026 | 7:14 pm

Iran Blockade Sets Up a Test of Which Side Can Endure More Pain

The New York Times

President Trump is trying to choke off the country's lifeline with a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. But the Iranians are betting that his tolerance for political pain is limited.

Posted on 13 April 2026 | 7:01 pm

Israelis Don't Feel Much Like Victors in War With Iran

The New York Times

The regime in Iran has not changed and the nuclear and missile threats have not been eliminated, leaving many Israelis to wonder what this was all for.

Posted on 13 April 2026 | 6:53 pm

Swalwell resigns seat in Congress ahead of expulsion threat, citing 'mistakes'

Los Angeles Times

Rep. Eric Swalwell resigned his congressional seat under intense pressure from lawmakers of both parties after several women accused him of sexual misconduct.

Posted on 13 April 2026 | 6:26 pm

As Internet Blackout Hits Day 45, Iranians Bemoan State Hypocrisy and Economic Risks

The New York Times

Iranians enduring the latest communications shutdown warn that it's crippling businesses. Critics say officials flagrantly use the internet they block citizens from.

Posted on 13 April 2026 | 5:56 pm

The longer a species stays in the wildlife trade, the more dangerous it becomes. A new study explains why

Los Angeles Times

A study finds that 41% of traded mammal species share at least one pathogen with humans, compared with just 6.4% of species not involved in trade.

Posted on 13 April 2026 | 5:49 pm

Defeat of Orban Removes Ukraine's Biggest Nemesis in Europe

The New York Times

The Hungarian leader's pro-Moscow tilt cemented his reputation in Kyiv as a spoiler. Now, Ukraine hopes a 90-billion-euro loan he blocked will be disbursed.

Posted on 13 April 2026 | 5:28 pm

Two Iran-linked Ships Passed Through Strait of Hormuz Ahead of U.S. Blockade

The New York Times

The vessels exited the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, hours before a U.S. naval blockade took effect.

Posted on 13 April 2026 | 5:27 pm

To Open the Strait of Hormuz, Trump Wants to Blockade Iran. Experts Are Skeptical.

The New York Times

President Trump's announcement of a U.S. blockade was his latest effort to pressure Iran to negotiate after direct talks over the weekend did not yield an agreement.

Posted on 13 April 2026 | 5:15 pm

What Now? Vance Leaves Iran Talks Without a Deal.

The New York Times

The lack of a breakthrough after 21 hours of negotiations leaves the Trump administration facing several unpalatable options.

Posted on 13 April 2026 | 5:01 pm

Killer's Parents Could Have Prevented Southport Attack in U.K., Report Says

The New York Times

An official inquiry said the perpetrator's parents, as well as government agencies, had missed several chances to avert the deadly attack.

Posted on 13 April 2026 | 4:51 pm

Christine Fréchette Is Chosen to Lead Coalition Avenir Québec

The New York Times

Far behind in the polls, Quebec's governing party chose Christine Fréchette to succeed François Legault and to lead it in a vote this fall.

Posted on 13 April 2026 | 4:48 pm

Pope Leo Heads to Africa to Meet the Future of Catholicism

The New York Times

On a four-country tour of the continent, where the faith is growing faster than anywhere else, the pontiff will be greeted by enthusiastic crowds and authoritarian leaders.

Posted on 13 April 2026 | 3:54 pm

For Months, Pope Avoided Clash With Trump. Now He's Clapping Back.

The New York Times

President Trump lashed out on Sunday night at Pope Leo XIV, who responded hours later by saying he would continue to oppose war.

Posted on 13 April 2026 | 3:39 pm

Asha Bhosle, Longtime Voice of Indian Cinema, Dies at 92

The New York Times

Her distinctive and adventurous voice was the soundtrack for generations of Bollywood films.

Posted on 13 April 2026 | 3:16 pm

China's Electrostate Is Poised to Win From War in the Middle East

The New York Times

A cluster of Chinese firms is poised to win big from the energy crisis set off by the war in the Middle East, building on booming investment in artificial intelligence.

Posted on 13 April 2026 | 2:38 pm

Aiming at China, Malaysia Puts New Restrictions on Electric Cars

The New York Times

The move was a tacit acknowledgment of China's dominance in the global market and the power of its automakers to keep prices low.

Posted on 13 April 2026 | 2:28 pm

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