The Turkish government said all trade with Israel would pause until a permanent cease-fire is reached in Gaza and uninterrupted humanitarian aid is allowed in.

Iranian forces seized the Portuguese-flagged ship, the MSC Aries, as tensions between Iran and Israel were rising.

The suspension will last until uninterrupted and adequate aid is allowed into the territory, Turkey said.

Three long-running satellites will soon be switched off, forcing scientists to figure out how to adjust their views of our changing planet.

President Biden and Ukraines allies have invoked a sense of urgency over weapon deliveries. But there are logistical hurdles, and Ukraine has little time to lose.

Though likely to displease both Israels right wing and many Arab states, it signals that Israel is thinking about the future, and could inform future talks.

The United States is rushing support to Haitis depleted police force, which is awaiting international help as it tries to restore order and quell violence.

On an island whose religious diversity is part of its democratic identity, many of the faithful participating in a pilgrimage for Mazu, Goddess of the Sea, were in their 20s and teens.

All vaccines have at least occasional side effects. But people who say they were injured by Covid vaccines believe their cases have been ignored.

A three-team race is deciding this years Premier League champion. The competitions global reach means a significant portion of the worlds population is following along.

The scale of the losses suffered by Prime Minister Rishi Sunaks party sent an ominous message about its chances in an upcoming general election.

Brought to life by the Australian director Peter Weir, the movies conflict reflects a collective cultural trait his fellow citizens can relate to.

The projection didnt take into account the time it would take to repair the homes that were damaged but not destroyed.

Ismail Haniyeh, the leader of Hamas political wing, said the group was reviewing the latest proposal in a positive spirit, and would send representatives to Cairo to continue negotiations.

Also, the U.S. accused Russia of using chemical weapons.

The European Court of Human Rights has found that Italys claims to a contested Greek statue are legitimate. But the museum says its continued possession is appropriate and lawful.

President Biden also referred to Russia and China, saying they dont want immigrants. A spokesman said the president was trying to make a comment about Americas immigrant DNA, not insult other countries.

Four days of pounding rain have inundated many parts of a southern state, cutting off towns and leaving people trapped as they await rescue by helicopters.

Amid a political crisis, John Swinney, who led the Scottish National Party two decades ago, is in line to become Scotlands first minister.

The Federal Trade Commission will bar Pioneers chief executive, Scott Sheffield, from joining Exxons board, saying he colluded with OPEC to reduce oil production.

The global economy has proved resilient and inflation has declined, but any widening of the conflict in the Middle East could increase price pressures and dampen growth.

The authorities in the Eastern European nation said security forces had used water cannons and tear gas as demonstrators took to the streets over divisive legislation advanced by Parliament.

Officials are waiting for the groups response to a proposal with U.S. and Israeli backing for a halt to fighting in Gaza and the release of hostages held there.

The State Department said Russia had used chloropicrin, a poison gas widely used during World War I against Ukrainian forces, an act that would violate a global ban signed by Moscow.

Jonathan Yeo, about to unveil a major new painting of King Charles III, also counts Hollywood royalty (Nicole Kidman) and prime ministers (Tony Blair) as past subjects. But George W. Bush eluded him.

Highlights from a Times Magazine profile of the basketball star.

Voters in England and Wales will choose local officials on Thursday. The results could demonstrate whether the governing partys dire poll ratings are reliable, analysts say.

The Biden administration wants to focus on a cease-fire and rebuilding Gaza, but Israels leader is pushing a new offensive.

Voters choose local officials in England and Wales this week. Their verdicts could be an important clue to the shape of Britains looming general election.

A Times photojournalist embarked on a nuclear-powered attack sub to see how the Pentagon is training for a potential war below the frozen sea.

The time is now, Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken declared, urging Hamas to accept the terms of a proposed truce. He also made clear that he expected more from Israel.

Panda diplomacy has represented an area of cooperation between the United States and China despite tension over weighty issues of trade and national security.

Gustavo Petro, Colombias first leftist president, made the announcement in front of cheering crowds in the capital that had gathered for International Workers Day.

Also, Chinas surging electric car market and a new Netflix series from India.

The penalties came after top Biden administration officials warned China not to help Moscow restock its arsenal to attack Ukraine.

The heavy rains that have pounded East Africa for weeks, killing hundreds, have now spilled into the Masai Mara, one of Africas greatest wildlife national reserves.

For the first time, China has more than 100 incarcerated writers, and Israel and Russia entered the list of the 10 countries with the most imprisoned writers.

The protests have come at a fearful time for Palestinians in Rafah, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel vowing to launch a ground invasion of the city.

President Biden is pushing Hamas to release some hostages for a six-week cease-fire, but Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he will do a major assault in Rafah with or without a deal.

The Biden administration wants Hamas to agree to a cease-fire deal before a new ground invasion.

Professor Zhang Yongzhen had flouted a government ban by disclosing the genome of the Covid virus soon after it emerged in Wuhan in 2020.

The road gave way in the early morning in an apparent landslide. At least 30 other people were injured, many of them seriously.

Russia has been losing its grip on the Rosenets Oil Terminal, near the port city of Burgas, as Bulgarian authorities seek to assert greater control over the Russian-run facility.

Sanjay Leela Bhansalis films are known for splendor, grandiosity and obsessive attention to light and detail. Will that translate to mobile screens?

A walkout by physicians has dragged on for weeks, as they protest a plan by President Yoon Suk Yeols government to increase medical school enrollment.

The low water levels that choked cargo traffic were more closely tied to the natural climate cycle than to human-caused warming, a team of scientists has concluded.

Ben Houchen, a regional mayor in the north of England, faces a close re-election race, partly thanks to the broader troubles of Britains Conservative Party.

As mediators pressed for a truce and Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken toured the region, a ground incursion into the southern Gazan city loomed.

Seven months after the beloved tree in northern England was cut down, the police charged two men in their 30s with damaging the 200-year-old tree and part of Hadrians Wall.

Also, a judge fined Donald Trump for breaking a gag order.