Iran’s history shows it is willing to dig in, even when it may suffer big losses. By Neil MacFarquhar The Israeli military confirmed the authenticity of the photo, which circulated widely after it was ...

While President Trump insulted allies and demanded loyalty, the military alliance moved quietly closer to accepting more European responsibility for defense. By Steven Erlanger Iran’s history shows it ...

The 2026 FIFA World Cup bracket has reached the final eight teams, and we’re updating this page daily so you never miss a result. With superstar squads advancing to the quarterfinals like France, ...

Argentina's Julian Alvarez controls the ball during the 2026 FIFA World Cup South American qualifiers against Uruguay at the Centenario stadium in Montevideo, on March 21, 2025. On the ball, Alvarez ...

On Canal Street in Houston's East End, where taco trucks, tortillerias and Spanish-language signboards line the streets, neighbors are still leaving flowers, candles and balloons on the pavement where ...

The United States finished atop Group D and will face Bosnia and Herzegovina in the Round of 32 on Wednesday in Santa Clara, California. Australia claimed the group's second automatic berth after ...

While important gains in reducing global poverty have been made steadily since 1998, the pace of this reduction had slowed considerably in recent years. It was becoming increasingly unrealistic to ...

European champions Spain are looking to complete an international double at FIFA World Cup 2026. Luis de la Fuente's side, led by captain Rodri, beat Cabo Verde, Saudi Arabia and Uruguay to top Group ...

Immerse yourself in the most compelling and consequential stories from around the globe. The world is changing in big ways every day. State of the World from NPR takes you where the news is happening ...

Switzerland have reached the FIFA World Cup quarter-finals for the first time since 1954. Murat Yakin's side, led by captain Granit Xhaka, faced Qatar, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Canada in Group B, ...

Here are 20 of the best amusement parks in the world, including Disney, Universal, and more. Elizabeth Rhodes is a senior editor at Travel + Leisure, covering everything from luxury hotels to theme ...