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Washington Post World News
May 23, 2026

Studying sports and disability, he laid the groundwork for the Special Olympics
Frank Hayden, who has died at 96, saw sports as a gateway to opportunity for people with special needs.

Washington Post World News
May 22, 2026

NATO allies grapple with U.S. pullback, confusion over its military plans
As Secretary of State Marco Rubio meets with NATO foreign ministers in Sweden, the focus is on the U.S. moving to reduce its military footprint in Europe.

Washington Post World News
May 22, 2026

Police urge new witnesses to speak out in Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor inquiry
The appeal marked the first significant update since the former British prince was arrested in February over allegations of misconduct while in office.

Washington Post World News
May 21, 2026

U.S. bears brunt of Israel's missile defense, Pentagon assessments show
Amid hostilities with Iran, the American military expended far more advanced interceptors to protect Israel than Israeli forces did, according to Defense Department data.

Washington Post World News
May 21, 2026

Ebola responders say aid cuts by Western nations left them ill-equipped for outbreak
The sweeping aid cuts has left the Democratic Republic of Congo struggling to contain an Ebola outbreak despite its extensive experience with the disease.

Washington Post World News
May 21, 2026

In rare clash, North Korea defeats South Korea … on the soccer field
In an inter-peninsula match-up between women's teams that showed the limits of sports diplomacy, players from North Korea remained stone-faced — until they won.

Washington Post World News
May 21, 2026

As U.S. war redraws Middle East, Turkey braces for rivalry with Israel
Amid the unpredictability of President Trump's Middle East policies, Turkey is calling "regional ownership" and pursuing new security pacts.

Washington Post World News
May 20, 2026

Putin, Xi signal unity but fail to reach deal on pipeline sought by Russia
The Power of Siberia 2 pipeline could carry 50 billion cubic meters of Russian natural gas annually to China.

Washington Post World News
May 20, 2026

In seemingly ungovernable Britain, prime ministers keep failing and falling
Keir Starmer, Britain's first Labour prime minister in 14 years, is fighting for his political life as mainstream parties crumble in favor of more extreme voices.

Washington Post World News
May 20, 2026

In a seemingly ungovernable Britain, prime ministers keep failing and falling
Keir Starmer, Britain's first Labour prime minister in 14 years, is fighting for his political life as mainstream parties crumble in favor of more extreme voices.

Washington Post World News
May 19, 2026

Pentagon says U.S. will cut thousands of troops from Europe
Poland was set to receive forces whose deployment was abruptly halted last week.

Washington Post World News
May 19, 2026

Admiral accuses lawmaker of ‘inappropriate' remark at Iran war hearing
Adm. Brad Cooper, the head of U.S. Central Command, appeared frustrated with questions from House Democrats who pressed him on a range of issues about the conflict.

Washington Post World News
May 19, 2026

As Putin visits China, distrust simmers beneath an anti-U.S. alliance
Back-to-back visits to Beijing by the American and Russian presidents are highlighting how China's Xi Jinping is the world leader to be reckoned with and courted.

Washington Post World News
May 19, 2026

A ship's crew risked the Strait of Hormuz. They met with a hail of bullets.
After a month stranded, a ship's Filipino crew voted under mounting pressure to risk the perilous six-hour journey, made treacherous by mines and Iranian attacks.

Washington Post World News
May 19, 2026

A ship's crew tried to escape the Strait of Hormuz. They met with a hail of bullets.
After a month stranded, a ship's Filipino crew voted under mounting pressure to risk the perilous six-hour journey, made treacherous by mines and Iranian attacks.

Washington Post World News
May 19, 2026

Inside a cargo ship braving gunfire to escape the Strait of Hormuz
After a month stranded, a ship's Filipino crew voted under mounting pressure to risk the perilous six-hour journey, made treacherous by mines and Iranian attacks.

Washington Post World News
May 17, 2026

Ukrainian drones hit Moscow and surrounding area, killing 3
The attack, the largest and most deadly to target the Russian capital region since the invasion of Ukraine in 2022, showed Kyiv's increasing ability to carry out long-range strikes.

Washington Post World News
May 17, 2026

Ukrainian drones hit Moscow and surrounding area, killing three
The attack, the largest and most deadly on Russia's capital region since the invasion of Ukraine in 2022, showed Kyiv's increasing ability to carry out long-range strikes.

Washington Post World News
May 17, 2026

Xi, in summit victory, projected stability and conceded nothing to Trump
There were no big breakthroughs but also no blunders, and the summit positioned Xi Jinping as a leader at the height of his power seeking global stability.

Washington Post World News
May 17, 2026

At summit, China's Xi eased tensions with Trump without giving ground
There were no big breakthroughs but also no blunders, and the summit positioned Xi Jinping as a leader at the height of his power seeking global stability.

Washington Post World News
May 16, 2026

Félicien Kabuga, Rwandan accused of financing genocide, dies
The ethnic Hutu tycoon was indicted on charges of genocide and crimes against humanity for allegedly arming Hutu militias that massacred more than 800,000 mostly ethnic Tutsis in 1994.

Washington Post World News
May 16, 2026

Félicien Kabuga, Rwandan accused of financing genocide, has died
The ethnic Hutu tycoon was indicted on charges of genocide and crimes against humanity for allegedly arming Hutu militias that massacred more than 800,000 mostly ethnic Tutsis in 1994.

Washington Post World News
May 16, 2026

Trump says top Islamic State leader was killed in Nigeria strike
Trump said the operation killed Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, whom he described as "second in command of ISIS globally." Nigeria's president said the strike took place at a compound in the Lake Chad basin.

Washington Post World News
May 16, 2026

Senior ISIS commander killed by U.S. and Nigerian forces, Trump says
Trump said the strike killed Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, whom he described as "second in command of ISIS globally." Nigeria's president said the raid took place at a compound in the Lake Chad basin.

Washington Post World News
May 16, 2026

Trump's China summit shows toll of a difficult year for the president
A year ago, Trump promised a new era during the first major foreign trip of his second term. On his recent visit to Beijing, the war with Iran and economic strain clouded his diplomacy.

Washington Post World News
May 15, 2026

U.S. sank $970 million in mission that left Haiti worse off. It's trying again.
A larger multinational security force will have broader authority to combat rising gang violence than its predecessor but could face similar funding challenges.

Washington Post World News
May 15, 2026

Tumultuous, bloody week unfolds in Ukraine and Russia after brief ceasefire
A Russian airstrike on a Kyiv apartment complex that killed at least 24 people and a Ukrainian strike on residential buildings and an oil refinery in Ryazan, Russia, suggested no end is in sight to the war.

Washington Post World News
May 15, 2026

U.S. sank millions in failed mission to stem crisis in Haiti. It's trying again.
A larger multinational security force will have broader authority to combat rising gang violence than its predecessor but could face similar funding challenges.

Washington Post World News
May 15, 2026

In northern Ukraine, it was boy vs. Russian drone. The boy won.
A soldier taught a 12-year-old how to disable the fiber-optic drones that Russia has been using to hunt Ukrainian civilians in a campaign the U.N. has labeled a war crime.

Washington Post World News
May 15, 2026

In pageantry and politics, China summit yields Xi's goal — equal footing with U.S.
The image of peer superpowers during President Trump's visit displayed a dynamic that analysts say the Chinese have long sought and Americans had resisted.

Washington Post World News
May 15, 2026

When Trump and Xi met as peers
The image of two superpowers on similar footing was exactly what Chinese President Xi Jinping aimed to achieve with the visit, analysts said.

Washington Post World News
May 14, 2026

Latvian government collapses amid dispute over breaches by Ukrainian drones
Prime Minister Evika Silina resigned after suspected Ukrainian drones headed for Russia crossed into her country, sparking concerns about its defenses.

Washington Post World News
May 14, 2026

Putin remark on war ‘coming to a close' points to exhaustion, not peace, analysts say
The Russian president is facing pressure not only from a stalemate on the battlefield but also from a battered economy that is fueling discontent.

Washington Post World News
May 14, 2026

Lebanon's medics vow to carry on through grief, injuries: ‘These are our people'
As Israel and Hezbollah exchange fire, dozens of volunteers eat, sleep and pray at a small hospital, waiting to respond to the next airstrike.

Washington Post World News
May 14, 2026

‘These are our people.' Lebanon's medics carry on through grief, injuries.
As Israel and Hezbollah exchange fire, dozens of volunteers eat, sleep and pray at a small hospital, waiting to respond to the next airstrike.

Washington Post World News
May 14, 2026

A new Chinese spelling of ‘Rubio' sidesteps China's travel ban
Chinese officials are using a different transliterated character for the secretary of state's name, perhaps to allow him to visit without lifting the 2020 ban.

Washington Post World News
May 14, 2026

Officially, Marco Rubio is still banned from China. So how is he in Beijing?
Chinese officials are using a different transliterated character for the secretary of state's name, perhaps to allow him to visit without lifting a 2020 ban.

Washington Post World News
May 14, 2026

Rubio is banned from China, but Beijing may have found a way around it
Chinese officials are using a different transliterated character for the secretary of state's name, perhaps to allow him to visit without lifting the 2020 ban.

Washington Post World News
May 14, 2026

Xi warns Trump that mishandling Taiwan could spark ‘conflicts'
China's leader made clear his top priority is the fate of the contested island and its U.S. military support, a striking move given President Donald Trump's effort to mend ties and deliver trade deals.

Washington Post World News
May 14, 2026

Trump courts Xi amid Iran war and trade tensions
Trump praised China's leader and emphasized their personal bond as both sides sought to steady relations despite tensions over Iran, trade and global power.

Washington Post World News
May 13, 2026

China gains major edge on U.S. amid Iran war, intelligence report finds
A confidential assessment, circulating as President Donald Trump begins his highly anticipated trip to Beijing, shows shifts in several key areas of competition.

Washington Post World News
May 13, 2026

As the Kremlin throttles internet access, Russians find scrappy work-arounds
As Putin imposes Iran-style controls, citing security concerns, many Russian fear losing their connection to the global internet.

Washington Post World News
May 13, 2026

Hezbollah's unjammable drones pose new threat to Israel
The cheap weapons have helped the militants rearm despite the loss of a sponsor in Syria and the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran.

Washington Post World News
May 13, 2026

Facing headwinds at home, Trump signals eagerness to make deals at China summit
Under pressure from Beijing, the president has indicated an openness to rethinking U.S. support for Taiwan, alarming its backers.

Washington Post World News
May 12, 2026

A super El Niño wiped out millions of people in 1877. Are we better prepared now?
The climatic phenomenon is expected to return this year, but a lot has changed since what might have been the worst environmental disaster in human history.

Washington Post World News
May 12, 2026

More of the men being deported now have lived in the U.S. for years
In another shift, nearly 2 in 3 of those removed since January 2025 do not have criminal records.

Washington Post World News
May 12, 2026

Most deportees under Trump are men, leaving women to care for families alone
A rising share of those removed are men who had lived in the U.S. for several years. Women are bearing the brunt of having to sustain families in their absence.

Washington Post World News
May 11, 2026

E.U. puts sanctions on Israeli settlers after Hungary drops Orban's veto
The measures will target Israeli settlers and organizations and Hamas members, the bloc's chief diplomat said.

Washington Post World News
May 11, 2026

EU puts sanctions on Israeli settlers after Hungary drops Orban's veto
The measures will target Israeli settlers and organizations and Hamas members, the bloc's chief diplomat said.

Washington Post World News
May 11, 2026

What to know about the hantavirus after deaths amid cruise ship outbreak
A cluster of cases aboard the ship have been linked to a type of hantavirus found in Argentina that can spread from person to person, the World Health Organization said.

Washington Post World News
May 11, 2026

As Iran war hits U.S. weapons stocks, allies fear impact on Ukraine
European partners question viability of a Trump plan to arm Ukraine as weeks of war with Iran deplete U.S. supplies of critical weapons.

Washington Post World News
May 11, 2026

Confident in China's power, Xi is ready to host an unpredictable Trump
Holding no illusions about making lasting deals at this week's summit, China's leader looks to project Beijing as an alternative to U.S. volatility on the world stage.

Washington Post World News
May 10, 2026

She fled genital mutilation in Togo. The U.S. deported her.
A judge ruled that the woman should not be deported there, so the Trump administration sent her to Ghana — which returned her to Togo.

Washington Post World News
May 10, 2026

Spring in Ukraine means the return of blooms, battles and wartime tourists
In Ukraine, specialized tour guides are ready for a small but unstoppable flow of visitors who ignore blunt travel advisories.

Washington Post World News
May 10, 2026

Iran war threatens the dream of a post-oil economy in the Gulf
The conflict is not only sapping oil revenue, but also Gulf states' efforts to expand their economies beyond it.

Washington Post World News
May 10, 2026

Gulf nations hoped to move beyond oil. The Iran war made that much harder.
The conflict is not only threatening oil revenue, but also Gulf states' efforts to expand their economies beyond it.

Washington Post World News
May 09, 2026

Iran war is crushing Asia's farmers, threatening global food supply
High prices of fuel, fertilizer and other essentials are forcing farmers in Thailand and elsewhere to skip a planting season to avoid losing money on their harvests.

Washington Post World News
May 09, 2026

U.S. strikes two Iranian-flagged tankers as tensions continue amid ceasefire
The Trump administration said it was anticipating a reply from Tehran on its latest terms for ending the war. Iran said the U.S. proposal is still under review.

Washington Post World News
May 08, 2026

Russia, Ukraine agree to truce and prisoner exchange amid WWII observance
Trump announced the three-day halt in fighting, which coincides with Russia's Victory Day celebrations.

Washington Post World News
May 08, 2026

U.S. strikes two Iranian-flagged vessels as tensions continue amid ceasefire
The Trump administration, sidestepping a widening battle in the Strait of Hormuz, said it was anticipating a reply from Tehran on its latest terms for ending the war.

Washington Post World News
May 08, 2026

Rubio charms in Rome, but he says Trump's verbal attacks may continue
The secretary of state held warm meetings with Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and Pope Leo XIV after the president's repeated criticism of both leaders.

Washington Post World News
May 08, 2026

In Rome, Rubio is gifted documents detailing his Italian heritage
The secretary of state was in Italy to help smooth relations between the U.S. and the Vatican after President Trump's repeated criticism of Pope Leo XIV.

Washington Post World News
May 08, 2026

Trump says ceasefire is intact after U.S. and Iran exchange fire
The burst of violence cast fresh doubt on efforts by Washington and Tehran to reach a negotiated settlement that would end hostilities.

Washington Post World News
May 08, 2026

Trump says ceasefire still intact after burst of violence with Iran
The attacks cast fresh doubt on efforts by Washington and Tehran to reach a negotiated settlement that would end hostilities.

Washington Post World News
May 07, 2026

U.S. strikes Iran in response to attacks on warships, military says
The "self-defense strikes" followed attacks on three American naval vessels, though none of the warships was hit, U.S. Central Command said in a statement.

Washington Post World News
May 07, 2026

Aides cite friendly meeting as Rubio aims to mend U.S. ties with Pope Leo
Relations between the United States and the Vatican are at a low point over President Donald Trump's attacks on Leo, who is a leading critic of the war in Iran.

Washington Post World News
May 07, 2026

Authorities scramble to limit hantavirus outbreak, trace contacts around globe
U.S. officials in at least five states — Arizona, California, Georgia, Texas and Virginia — are monitoring symptoms of seven returning passengers.

Washington Post World News
May 07, 2026

U.S. intelligence says Iran can outlast Trump's Hormuz blockade for months
A confidential intelligence community assessment delivered to the White House also finds that Iran retains a substantial missile and drone arsenal.

Washington Post World News
May 07, 2026

As U.S. blockades Iran, its oil still flows ship to ship an ocean away
Experts say covert transfers at sea are used to obscure the origins of oil that left Iranian ports and the Gulf of Oman before the blockade was imposed.

Washington Post World News
May 07, 2026

Trump and Xi set to meet under shadow of Iran negotiations
President Donald Trump wants a lavish welcome in Beijing for a summit with Xi Jinping next week. But the specter of the war in Iran looms large.

Washington Post World News
May 07, 2026

Grain dispute splits Ukraine and Israel even as they fight allied enemies
Tense relations soured further after Ukraine accused Israel of buying grain harvested by Russia in occupied territory. Meanwhile, Russia and Iran have grown closer.

Washington Post World News
May 07, 2026

Rubio visits Rome aiming to repair White House ties with Pope Leo
Relations between the United States and the Vatican are at a low point over President Trump's attacks on Pope Leo, who is a leading critic of the war in Iran.

Washington Post World News
May 06, 2026

Israel strikes Beirut suburbs, threatening already shaky ceasefire
The airstrike on the Haret Hreik neighborhood targeted the leader of the Radwan forces, Hezbollah's elite and battle-hardened fighting unit, Israeli authorities said.

Washington Post World News
May 06, 2026

Trump threatens intense bombing if Iran peace deal is not reached
As talks continue and proposals are exchanged, Washington and Tehran still disagree on what has been agreed.

Washington Post World News
May 06, 2026

Trump threatens intense bombing if Iran peace deal not reached
As talks continue and proposals are exchanged, Washington and Tehran still disagree on what has been agreed.

Washington Post World News
May 06, 2026

Hantavirus-hit cruise ship to head to Canary Islands as Swiss confirm new case
More than 140 people remain on the Hondius, which will take about three days to reach the Spanish archipelago for screening. A local official has criticized the plan.

Washington Post World News
May 06, 2026

Why the odds keep rising for the strongest El Niño in a century
It's the third consecutive month that multiple models have predicted that a potentially record-breaking El Niño could drive global temperatures to new highs.

Washington Post World News
May 06, 2026

Trump orders military to pause Strait of Hormuz mission to allow time for peace talks
Global stocks jumped and oil prices fell in reaction to Trump's statement, which hailed "Great Progress" toward a peace deal. The mission, dubbed "Project Freedom," had just begun.

Washington Post World News
May 06, 2026

Pro-Kremlin lawyer's turn against Putin reveals rift in Russian power circles
Ilya Remeslo was put in a psychiatric hospital after criticizing Vladimir Putin. Now free, he said that he will not stop his crusade against the Russian president.

Washington Post World News
May 05, 2026

Trump orders military to pause effort to reopen the Strait of Hormuz
The White House and the Pentagon touted the new mission dubbed "Project Freedom" on Tuesday, only for the president to abruptly halt it.

Washington Post World News
May 05, 2026

Trump lashes out at Pope Leo again ahead of Rubio trip to Rome
The criticism of the pontiff's stance on Iran highlighted what Vatican officials have described as an unprecedented low in relations with the United States.

Washington Post World News
May 05, 2026

U.S. mission to reopen Strait of Hormuz will be temporary, Hegseth says
The defense secretary says the ceasefire holds despite Iranian attacks on U.S. forces. He said the U.S. would call on allies to take over the mission to reopen the waterway.

Washington Post World News
May 05, 2026

What to know about hantavirus after 3 died in suspected cruise ship outbreak
A cluster of cases aboard the ship off Cape Verde may be linked to a type of hantavirus found in Argentina that can spread from person to person, the World Health Organization said.

Washington Post World News
May 05, 2026

U.S. and Iran exchange taunts as attacks imperil fragile ceasefire
Iran's foreign minister warned the U.S. should be wary of being dragged into a "quagmire" after tensions flared in the Strait of Hormuz.

Washington Post World News
May 05, 2026

Trump keeps changing his timeline for ending the Iran war
The president has repeatedly suggested that the conflict was nearing a conclusion while simultaneously escalating threats against Tehran.

Washington Post World News
May 05, 2026

How Trump's timeline for ending the Iran war keeps shifting
The president has repeatedly suggested that the conflict was nearing a conclusion while simultaneously escalating threats against Tehran.

Washington Post World News
May 05, 2026

Democrats press Trump to break silence on Israel's nuclear arsenal
A letter from 29 lawmakers calls on the U.S. to expose Israel's weapons program, which it doesn't acknowledge and was built in secret beginning in the late 1950s.

Washington Post World News
May 05, 2026

Some Democrats press Trump to break silence on Israel's nuclear arsenal
A letter from 30 lawmakers calls on the U.S. to expose Israel's weapons program, which it doesn't acknowledge and was built in secret beginning in the late 1950s.

Washington Post World News
May 05, 2026

Some House Democrats press Trump to break silence on Israel's nuclear arsenal
A letter from 29 lawmakers calls on the U.S. to expose Israel's weapons program, which it doesn't acknowledge and was built in secret beginning in the late 1950s.

Washington Post World News
May 05, 2026

Cuba's mom influencers share rare view of struggles under U.S. fuel embargo
A growing cohort are using Instagram and TikTok to share unmoderated coverage of the beleaguered island.

Washington Post World News
May 04, 2026

Attacks in Strait of Hormuz, Gulf region imperil fragile U.S.-Iran ceasefire
Two U.S. destroyers and two merchant vessels came under fire during successful transits of the strait, while UAE and Oman reported attacks.

Washington Post World News
May 04, 2026

Iran fires on U.S. ships in Strait of Hormuz, in threat to ceasefire
The attacks followed the passage of U.S. warships and merchant vessels through the waterway despite Iran's threats against attempts to "interfere" in the strait.

Washington Post World News
May 04, 2026

U.S. ships pass through Strait of Hormuz as Iran renews threats
Tehran said over the weekend that attempts to "interfere" in the strait would jeopardize the U.S.-Iran ceasefire.

Washington Post World News
May 04, 2026

Rubio to meet with Pope Leo amid Trump's clash with pontiff on Iran
The secretary of state will travel to Italy this week, the State Department said. Observers view the trip as an attempt to patch up ties with the Vatican and Italy.

Washington Post World News
May 04, 2026

Poisonous black rain falls in Russia as Ukraine strikes oil facilities
Residents of Tuapse, on the Black Sea, complained of an inadequate government response and coverup of what they say is a huge environmental and health disaster.

Washington Post World News
May 03, 2026

Rubio expected to meet with Leo amid pope's standoff with Trump on Iran
The secretary of state is set to travel to Italy this week, a Vatican official said. Observers view the trip as an attempt to patch up ties with the Vatican and Italy.

Washington Post World News
May 03, 2026

Rubio expected to meet with Leo amid Trump's clash with pope on Iran
The secretary of state is set to travel to Italy this week, a Vatican official said. Observers view the trip as an attempt to patch up ties with the Vatican and Italy.

Washington Post World News
May 03, 2026

Rubio expected to meet with Pope Leo amid Trump's clash with pontiff on Iran
The secretary of state is set to travel to Italy this week, a Vatican official said. Observers view the trip as an attempt to patch up ties with the Vatican and Italy.

Washington Post World News
May 03, 2026

Trapped in a kill zone for 177 days, his wife's voice was his lifeline
While Roman Mongold, a Ukrainian soldier, was pinned down and surrounded by the enemy, he managed to trade voice memos with his wife thanks to a commander's help.

Washington Post World News
May 03, 2026

A soldier was trapped in a kill zone for 177 days. His wife's voice was his lifeline.
While Roman Mongold, a Ukrainian soldier, was pinned down and surrounded by the enemy, he managed to trade voice memos with his wife thanks to a commander's help.

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