The United States and Iran each fired barrages of missiles Thursday, as the pattern of back-and-forth strikes took hold again and hope dimmed for a quick end to the five-month conflict. Following a few days of respite,

U.S. officials said they brokered a roadmap for Hamas to relinquish its weapons in Gaza. Neither Hamas nor Israel immediately confirmed that they had signed on.

In an unprecedented step, European nations said they would boycott the World Cup unless FIFA reverses a controversial deal to sell minority stakes to the marquee soccer tournament.

In the face of intense heat and strong winds, a dry field or a parched tree is potential kindling for a new outbreak, with the fire’s spread unpredictable.

Spain will deploy its military to Ceuta to help restore order at its border with Morocco after local authorities in Ceuta had asked the central government in Madrid for reinforcements.

Argentine President Javier Milei has signed an emergency decree allowing the government to deny entry to or expel foreigners who incite discrimination or violence against Argentines. This

Escalating Russian strikes have renewed concerns that airspace violations could lead to confrontations with NATO members.

An explosion inside a coal mine in southwest Pakistan has killed at least 18 miners and trapped 24 others. Officials believe the conditions are life-threatening as rescuers race to reach them.