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The devastation that industrial facilities have taken from two wars in a year might take years to reverse, say analysts.
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The devastation that industrial facilities have taken from two wars in a year might take years to reverse, say analysts.
Diplomatic tensions between Washington and Havana have widened in recent months.
Gaza mothers describe a third wartime summer where children carry adult burdens, deprived of play and art.
Brent crude rises above $76 a barrel for the first time in two weeks amid renewed violence in Strait of Hormuz.
The International Olympic Committee has lifted some of the restrictions on Russian athletes.
A video circulating on social media shows Argentina fans throwing beer and taunting Egypt supporters in the stands.
The U.S. military launched new strikes against Iran in response to Iranian attacks on three commercial vessels that were transiting the Strait of Hormuz. The Trump administration also revoked a key waiver that allowed the sale of Iranian oil. Geoff Bennett discussed what the latest developments could mean for the global oil supply with maritime security expert Ian Ralby.
New U.S. strikes on Iran come against the backdrop of the NATO summit in Turkey, where leaders are hoping to strengthen Europe’s ability to defend itself. President Trump brought his long-standing criticisms of European countries, once again expressing frustration over their defense spending and refusal to support the U. S. and Israeli war in Iran. Nick Schifrin reports from Ankara.
In our news wrap Tuesday, a federal judge rejected the Trump administration’s attempt to collect the names and contact information of Fulton County, Georgia, election workers, New York City officials warned a high-rise is at risk of collapsing and Reform UK party leader and Trump ally Nigel Farage says he’s resigning from Parliament over questionable donations.
The list of Democrats calling for Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner to withdraw continues to grow a day after a woman he once dated accused him of sexual assault. Platner denies the allegation and said he was reflecting on his path forward. Amna Nawaz discussed the future of the race with Steve Mistler of Maine Public Radio.
More changes are underway for federal student loans with major implications for current and future graduate students. It comes after a federal judge temporarily blocked some new loan limits from the Department of Education, including limits affecting some professional degrees. William Brangham discussed the changes with Danielle Douglas-Gabriel of The Washington Post.
If Le Pen’s conviction is eventually upheld, a specialized judge will decide how her electronic monitoring will be carried out, the residence where she must serve the sentence and the hours she will be permitted to leave.
The multi-day funeral of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei continued Tuesday with his coffin traveling to Najaf, Iraq. The funeral that began on Saturday has drawn enormous crowds. Special correspondent Reza Sayah has been in Tehran speaking with some who have come to pay their respects.
For more than 60 years, the federal government has relied on the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission to enforce laws against workplace discrimination. The Department of Justice is now challenging a legal framework that has underpinned that work for decades. Geoff Bennett discussed the policy shift and its implications with Jenny Yang, a former chair of the EEOC.
As the impact of art on better health outcomes is being studied more and more, some hospital systems are now focusing on even the youngest of patients. Special correspondent Mike Cerre took a look at one approach for all ages. It’s part of our ongoing coverage of health and arts for our CANVAS series.
Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz near Bandar Abbas, Iran, May 4, 2026. Photo by Amirhosein Khorgooi /ISNA/ WANA via Reuters
The American military strikes against Iran are expected to go on for hours and strike a variety of military sites and port facilities, U.S. officials said.
The lawsuit depicts a coordinated campaign between the U.S. and Iranian governments to identify Iranians in Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody and pressure them to return to Iran.
Mass burials have begun at La Esperanza Cemetery in Venezuela’s La Guaira
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