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.

Israel Launches New Strikes in Southern Lebanon

The attacks came a day after Israel and Iran pulled back from direct confrontation. The Israeli campaign against Hezbollah has been an obstacle in U.S.-Iran peace talks.

With Baseless California Vote Fraud Claims, Trump Previews His Midterms Strategy

President Trump is using the slow count of mail ballots to try to cast doubt on outcomes he doesn’t like, despite a lack of evidence of any widespread fraud.

Ukraine’s Neighbors Seek Shelter as More and More Drones Fly Overhead

Drones launched by both Russia and Ukraine are veering off course, menacing countries that are not at war.

Iran and Israel Move to De-escalate After Cease-Fire Breaks Down

Yemen’s Houthis threaten to block Israeli shipping in the Red Sea.

How the Drive to Find a Conspiracy Against Trump Rocked the Justice Dept.

A push by the F.B.I. director to investigate what President Trump’s allies saw as a “deep state” cabal ended careers and undercut the department’s credibility.

A ‘Miraculous Transformation’: How Kim Jong-un Fortified North Korea

He used the pandemic to ruthlessly tighten his grip on the country. Then he energized its economy by leveraging Russia’s war in Ukraine.

Why Xi Jinping Is Going to North Korea to Court Kim Jong-un

Kennedy Shows Minimal Engagement With Vast Health Portfolio

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has little interest in managing his department as he focuses on food and vaccine policies, according to colleagues.

An Uncertain Win for Immigrants Seeking to Stay in U.S.

After a judge’s ruling, there was a sense of renewed hope that frozen immigration applications would move forward. But how soon that would happen was unknown.

Trump Says Iran Has Made a ‘Big’ Nuclear Promise. It Isn’t New.

President Trump has boasted of securing a commitment from Iran not to develop a nuclear weapon, a pledge that Tehran has made for more than 50 years.

Pentagon Sees Growing Espionage Threat From Israel

The Defense Department has increased the threat assessment to its highest level, and Israel is believed to have eavesdropped on U.S. talks with Iran.

In Peru’s Runoff, the Right Seeks to Gain in Latin America

Facing a surge in violence, voters will choose between a newly moderated left and a right-wing candidate representing an autocrat’s divisive legacy.

As Trump Pushes Deportations, a Skyrocketing Caseload Strains Immigration Courts

A federal surge has more than doubled caseloads within some immigration courts. Lawyers said the tactic was causing errors and confusion.

Ken Paxton’s Senate Bid Raises the Stakes in His War on Latino Voting Groups

The Texas attorney general has tried to prove Democratic Hispanic groups have been corrupting elections. Now he could be the beneficiary of his attacks.

What Visual Evidence Tells Us About Israel’s Use of White Phosphorus in Lebanon

Videos collected by The Times show how the Israeli military has deployed a munition over populated areas in Lebanon that can be extremely harmful.

U.S. Shoots Down at Least 4 Drones Fired by Iran, U.S. Military Says

This Debt Collector Is the Devil

Got a debt to collect in Venezuela’s capital? Dr. Diablo and his pitchfork-wielding posse use public humiliation to pressure people into paying up.

As Ebola Spreads in East Africa, Will China Step Up?

China is well positioned to help stop the deadly virus, and could move into a gap left by U.S. retreat.

172,000 Jobs Added in May as U.S. Labor Market Upswing Continues

Hiring was vigorous, a strong sign for the economy after last year’s weak patch. Unemployment remained steady at 4.3 percent.

A Job Market Leaving Young Graduates Behind Could Scar Them For Years

The labor market has improved but new entrants to the work force are having a harder time starting careers, a dynamic that has previously had permanent effects.

Senate Passes $70 Billion G.O.P. Immigration Bill

It was a victory for President Trump and his party, though the debate exposed fissures between Republican senators and Mr. Trump on a variety of issues.

House Passes Ukraine Aid in Defiance of Republican Leaders

How Gold Is Driving the Spread of Ebola

Mining has been the lifeblood of this remote Congolese hill town for decades. Now, it is fueling the spread of a devastating outbreak.

Hopes of Lebanon Cease-fire Falter as Israel and Hezbollah Fight On

The U.S.-brokered agreement requires Hezbollah, which Iran backs, to stop firing first. But the group, not party to the talks, rejected the conditions as a virtual surrender.

Republicans Begin to Test the Limits of Trump’s Power by Flexing Their Own

President Trump’s unilateral and retributive style of governing is starting to hit a wall in both chambers of Congress.

These Republicans Broke With Trump on the War in Iran

Israel Says It Targeted Hezbollah After New Cease-Fire With Lebanon

The talks which led to the deal did not include the Iranian-backed armed group, which said it fired rockets at Israeli targets hours after the truce was announced.

Hezbollah’s Fiber-Optic Drones Expose Cracks in Israeli Defenses

The Lebanese militant group’s attacks have caught Israel off guard, forcing its political and military leaders to scramble for solutions.

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Primary Races Are Close in California, With Many Votes Still to Count

In the governor’s race, a Trump-endorsed Republican held a narrow lead. In Los Angeles, Mayor Karen Bass advanced, but her opponent was yet to be decided.

A Trump Endorsement Falls Flat: 4 Election Takeaways From Iowa and Beyond

President Trump’s pick for governor of Iowa lost his primary, while Democrats in the state chose a nominee for what they hope will be a competitive Senate race.

Kuwait Says Iranian Attack Has Damaged Its Main Airport

The U.S. and Iran accused each other of launching new strikes. President Trump told The New York Post that Iran’s supreme leader was involved in peace talks.

War Games and Warnings on Strait of Hormuz Went Unheeded by Trump

Over the past two decades, Iran repeatedly threatened to close down the waterway. President Trump underestimated Iran’s ability to do so.

Ukraine Strikes St. Petersburg on First Day of a Marquee Putin Event

As an annual economic conference was set to begin, President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine had targeted a navy base and an oil terminal in the region that includes Russia’s second-largest city.

Israel Strikes Southern Lebanon After Pulling Back From Threat to Beirut

Under pressure from President Trump, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel held off from attacking Beirut. But he vowed to continue Israel’s campaign against Hezbollah, which could threaten peace talks with Iran.

Russia Is Showing Signs of Weakness in Ukraine. So It Hits Harder.

The war has not been going the Kremlin’s way recently, with battleground losses and mounting casualties. With renewed strikes, Moscow hopes to gain a better position for negotiations.

After an Agonizing Week of Threats, Kyiv Is Finally Bombarded by Russia

Moscow’s repeated warnings of a major strike, combined with the delay before it happened, seemed intended to inflict a psychological toll on the Ukrainian capital.

Hospitals See Diseases Resurge as Vaccinations Decline

Doctors in the U.S. are encountering more children with bacterial infections and other serious illnesses, as well as more adults refusing tetanus shots.

California Heads to the Polls Amid a Turbulent Primary Season

The race to replace Gov. Gavin Newsom has been unpredictable for months. In Los Angeles, Mayor Karen Bass is trying to fend off two challengers.

U.S. Military Says Iran Targeted American Forces in Kuwait

The U.S. military intercepted two Iranian missiles early Monday and no American personnel were harmed, Central Command said. The attacks threatened to further complicate talks to end the war.

How Lebanon’s Best Chance to Disarm Hezbollah Failed

Lebanon’s government has long wanted the powerful militia to give up its weapons. Before the Iran war began, there were signs of progress toward that goal.

Are Texans Ready for Talarico’s Kind of Christianity?

Jim Rigby, who does not much care for the word “God,” is a key to understanding the Senate candidate trying to pull off something unusual in Texas.

He Was the Muscle Behind Zelensky. Now He’s Crowdfunding Bail Money.

Volodymyr Zelensky’s onetime right-hand man is accused of embezzling millions of dollars and consulting a fortuneteller on political decisions.