International

To Understand Pope Leo’s Efforts on A.I., Look at the Man Shaking His Hand

The co-founder of a prominent A.I. company was nearby as the pope implored A.I. leaders to slow down and consider the technology’s possible perils.

Iran War Live Updates: U.S. Said to Observe Threatening Actions From Iran Ahead of Strikes

Iran has threatened to retaliate after American military forces attacked sites near the Strait of Hormuz.

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A Spring Heat Wave is Breaking Records in the U.K., Spain and France

Authorities in Britain and France warned that “unprecedented” temperatures — at a time when few expected them — could persist. Climate change has made heat waves more frequent and more intense.

U.S. Said to Observe Escalating Threats From Iran Before Latest Strikes

Two U.S. officials said Iran launched drones near American ships, sent speedboats to mine the Strait of Hormuz, and stepped up activity at some of its missile sites.

Iran Begins Lifting Monthslong Internet Blackout, Officials Say

Organizations that track online traffic confirmed an uptick in activity on Tuesday, as Iranians reconnected to the global internet after a government-imposed shutdown.

What to Know About the Potential U.S.-Iran Peace Deal

Iran and the United States appeared to be negotiating on a deal to end the war, but talks could take days. In the meantime, hostilities continue.

Paris School Worker Tried for Child Abuse in Widespread Assault Inquiry

The 36-year-old, named in the French news media as David G., is among more than 70 employees at schools in the capital who have been recently suspended or fired over allegations of sexual abuse and other misconduct.

Israel Steps Up Lebanon Offensive as U.S. Pushes for Iran Peace Deal

Hezbollah, the Iran-backed militant group, has also kept up rocket and drone attacks on Israeli troops, as the escalation threatens to complicate diplomatic efforts.

Belgium Crash Kills 4 as Train Hits School Van

Two children, 12 and 15, were among those killed in the crash near Brussels, officials said. The students in the van attended a special education school.

A Powerful H.I.V. Drug Lands in Zambia. But Will It Reach Those Who Need It?

Lenacapavir, which protects people from H.I.V. infection with twice-yearly shots, is arriving in a country where the health system has been hollowed out by American aid cuts.

‘A Dangerous Bluff’: Carney Likens Alberta Referendum to Brexit

The Canadian prime minister, who was the governor of the Bank of England when Britain voted to leave the European Union, said the Alberta referendum on separating from Canada could backfire.

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Threat of Deportations Leads to Risky Childbirth for Haitian Mothers

Haitian women are having babies in squalid, unsupervised settings after the Dominican Republic started sending immigration agents to detain migrants at hospitals.

The Wars in Ukraine and Iran Are More Alike Than You May Think

Aspects such as drone technology and diplomacy show how the wars intersect on the battlefield and in global alignments, providing a model for future conflicts.

At Chelsea Flower Show, a Gnome Controversy and Some ‘Good British Madness’

At the prestigious garden show, attendees jockeyed to buy prizewinning blooms and debated the role of whimsy as a ban on garden gnomes was temporarily lifted.

A Dissident Escapes China by Rubber Boat and Lands in South Korea

Dong Guangping, 68, fled China at least three other times but was always sent back. His friends hope things might be different this time.

Trump’s Iran Proposal Has Echoes of Half-Finished Gaza Deal

President Trump’s proposal to end the war with Iran would delay tackling the most contentious issues — a tactic that has had mixed results in Gaza.

UK Heat Wave Could Break May Temperature Record

Forecasters warned that temperatures could climb to the highest level ever recorded in the month of May, reaching 35 degrees Celsius (95 degrees Fahrenheit) in some areas of England.

Rescuers in Laos Scramble to Reach 7 People Trapped in Flooded Cave

The group, which was searching for gold, has been trapped for almost a week. Divers who were involved in the 2018 rescue of a Thai youth soccer team have joined the operation.