Syrian Offensive Leaves Thousands Stranded at Jordan’s Closed Border

By MEGAN SPECIA from NYT World https://ift.tt/2lLD4Wu
via IFTTT The situation was deteriorating along the border between Syria and Jordan where thousands fled after a new offensive began in the southern city of Dara'a.

Belgium Honors Congolese Leader It Helped Overthrow

By MILAN SCHREUER from NYT World https://ift.tt/2KubpaL
via IFTTT The renaming of a Brussels square after Patrice Lumumba, first prime minister of independent Congo, is a symbolic step in a sometimes tortured post-colonial history.

Hillsborough Police Commander Faces Trial in 95 Soccer Deaths

By MICHAEL WOLGELENTER from NYT World https://ift.tt/2KjyWvx
via IFTTT A judge allowed the case against David Duckenfield to go to trial, almost three decades after soccer fans were trampled and crushed to death at a stadium.

China’s Biggest Movie Stars Get a Pay Cut (From the Government)

By TIFFANY MAY from NYT World https://ift.tt/2IAaHni
via IFTTT Officials said limiting actors’ pay would help curb tax evasion and celebrity worship. But the government also wants to make China’s film industry a force abroad.

War Robbed Him of His Family, Then His Eyes, Then His Love

By MUJIB MASHAL from NYT World https://ift.tt/2tTky24
via IFTTT Today, he marches for peace across Afghanistan. But his thoughts and poetry are fixed on the girl he lost, and bittersweet images of another life.

Spain’s Migrant Wave Grows, Even as Europe’s Subsides

By RAPHAEL MINDER from NYT World https://ift.tt/2yVFKdw
via IFTTT The new Socialist government in Madrid has waded straight into Europe’s migration crisis, winning praise but facing pressure over a growing influx.

Bavaria: Affluent, Picturesque — and Angry

By KATRIN BENNHOLD from NYT World https://ift.tt/2yX5IgX
via IFTTT The Texas of Germany, the state is home to a third of the nation’s blue-chip firms and a far-right fired culture war that could bring down the government.

More Americans Evacuated From China Over Mysterious Ailments

By STEVEN LEE MYERS from NYT World https://ift.tt/2tOJjN5
via IFTTT At least 11 Americans have been moved out of the country after “abnormal” sounds were reported by consulate employees in Guangzhou.

What It Costs to Be Smuggled Across the U.S. Border

By NICHOLAS KULISH from NYT World https://ift.tt/2KA2DrF
via IFTTT Bribes and shakedowns. Days in hideaways without food. For many fleeing violence in Central America, this is what thousands of dollars gets them on the journey to the United States.

Syrian Assault Flouts U.S.-Backed Cease-Fire and Sets Off New Exodus

By VIVIAN YEE and HWAIDA SAAD from NYT World https://ift.tt/2KCgJpq
via IFTTT Syrian and Russian forces drive into one of the country’s last rebel-held areas, sending 160,000 people fleeing toward Israel and Jordan.

Migration Deal in Europe Makes No Commitments. Victory Is Declared.

By STEVEN ERLANGER from NYT World https://ift.tt/2IEXhGv
via IFTTT The resolution of a long and bitter debate over E.U. migration rules seems to have saved Angela Merkel and bolstered the power of Matteo Salvini in Italy.

In Less Than a Minute, E.U. Tells Britain to Get ‘Realistic’ on Brexit

By STEPHEN CASTLE from NYT World https://ift.tt/2ICBpvm
via IFTTT After the briefest of discussions, Europe’s leaders urged Mrs. May to outline her plans. But first she must persuade her divided cabinet in London.

Russians Offered Business Deals to Brexit’s Biggest Backer

By DAVID D. KIRKPATRICK and MATTHEW ROSENBERG from NYT World https://ift.tt/2Nd3ugf
via IFTTT As Arron Banks spent millions on Brexit, meetings at the Russian Embassy opened opportunities in gold and diamonds. Critics see American parallels.

1 Neighborhood. 24 Kindergarten Classes. 40 Languages. (Some Miming Helps.)

By CATHERINE PORTER from NYT World https://ift.tt/2ID85ot
via IFTTT There are so many children in one Toronto neighborhood that the school board built an entire school just for kindergartners — 24 classes.

The Firebrand Leftist Far Ahead in Mexico’s Presidential Polls

By AZAM AHMED from NYT World https://ift.tt/2KvvFVX
via IFTTT Outrage over corruption, inequality, violence and poverty is steering Mexicans toward Andrés Manuel López Obrador, the front-runner ahead of Sunday’s election.

Shadowy Cell in France Plotted to Kill Muslim Civilians, Authorities Say

By ADAM NOSSITER and AURELIEN BREEDEN from NYT World https://ift.tt/2KxMva0
via IFTTT Ten members of a group that said it was “fighting the Islamic peril” face terrorism charges. Guns, ammunition and explosive material were seized.

Thailand Cave Rescue Mission Will Continue, Prime Minister Tells Families

By RICHARD C. PADDOCK and RYN JIRENUWAT from NYT World https://ift.tt/2KxtWzN
via IFTTT The search for 12 boys and their soccer coach trapped behind rising floodwaters has become a national focus, with the king following events closely.

Migration Agency Picks a New Leader, and Sends Trump a Message

By NICK CUMMING-BRUCE from NYT World https://ift.tt/2Nbvtxd
via IFTTT The International Organization for Migration will be led by António Vitorino, after Ken Isaacs, the American nominee, withdrew because of a lack of support.

U.N. Cases Read Like ‘Manual in How Not to Investigate’ Sexual Assault

By JINA MOORE from NYT World https://ift.tt/2KgTzc2
via IFTTT The secretary general has vowed greater accountability for sexual misconduct. But many employees say that won’t end decades of sexism and abuse within the organization.

Australia Approves Sweeping Security Laws Targeting Foreign Interference

By DAMIEN CAVE and JACQUELINE WILLIAMS from NYT World https://ift.tt/2KqIroY
via IFTTT Though government officials have said they are not aimed at any country, the laws have passed at a moment when Australia is especially anxious about Chinese power.

Trump and Putin Choose Helsinki for First Summit Meeting

By ANDREW E. KRAMER and EILEEN SULLIVAN from NYT World https://ift.tt/2N7Chfh
via IFTTT President Trump will meet President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia in Finland on July 16, a politically delicate time with the midterm elections approaching.

As Cameroon English Speakers Fight to Break Away, Violence Mounts

By DIONNE SEARCEY from NYT World https://ift.tt/2MZIjhT
via IFTTT Some of the Central African country’s Anglophones want to found a country called Ambazonia. The French-speaking government is deeply opposed.

Shanghai Knife Attack Kills Two Schoolchildren

By AUSTIN RAMZY from NYT World https://ift.tt/2KsphPw
via IFTTT Mass shootings are rare in China, but children are sometimes targeted in knife attacks on schools.

Mexican Soccer Fans’ New Champions: The South Korean Squad

By TIFFANY MAY and SU-HYUN LEE from NYT World https://ift.tt/2Kt0kDt
via IFTTT Germany’s World Cup loss meant Mexico would live to fight another day — and fans had South Korea to thank.

Netherlands Approves Partial Ban on Face Coverings

By CHRISTINE HAUSER and LIAM STACK from NYT World https://ift.tt/2yQWAua
via IFTTT The law, approved by the Dutch parliament’s Upper House on Tuesday, also bans ski masks and helmets, but it would directly affect some Muslim women.

Migration to Europe Is Down Sharply. So Is It Still a ‘Crisis’?

By PATRICK KINGSLEY from NYT World https://ift.tt/2Ku6XWi
via IFTTT Despite the claims of far-right leaders, the number of undocumented migrants arriving each year is back to pre-crisis levels — and has been for some time.

Tiaras, Purses and Cash: Malaysia Seizes Record Haul From Ex-Leader Najib

By AUSTIN RAMZY from NYT World https://ift.tt/2MnImTt
via IFTTT As much as $273 million in jewelry, purses and cash was seized from former Prime Minister Najib Razak and his wife, who are embroiled in a vast graft scandal.

‘We Won’t Abandon Them’: Search for Boys in Cave Rivets Thailand

By RICHARD C. PADDOCK and RYN JIRENUWAT from NYT World https://ift.tt/2ty6oUX
via IFTTT A dozen boys and their soccer coach, trapped in a flooded cave complex since Saturday, are the focus of a huge rescue operation and the hopes of a watching country.

As Summit Nears, NATO Allies Have One Main Worry: Trump

By STEVEN ERLANGER from NYT World https://ift.tt/2KnRHdm
via IFTTT After the fiasco of the Group of 7 meeting, where the president publicly criticized allies, NATO countries dread a similar performance, helping Russia.

How to Survive When Money Is Worthless

By NICHOLAS CASEY and BRENT McDONALD from NYT World https://ift.tt/2Kv7Pxb
via IFTTT A year and a half after I was kicked out of Venezuela, I returned to find out how Venezuelans are holding on as the country falls apart and inflation makes buying a single cup of coffee nearly impossible.

‘Who Is This Stupid God?’ For His Latest Insult, Duterte Aims High

By FELIPE VILLAMOR from NYT World https://ift.tt/2KlgmiM
via IFTTT Disparaging remarks about God by President Rodrigo Duterte have led to his sharpest clash yet with the Philippines’ politically powerful Catholic Church.

Now, Erdogan Faces Turkey’s Troubled Economy. And He’s Part of the Trouble.

By CARLOTTA GALL from NYT World https://ift.tt/2MYA59R
via IFTTT The Turkish president campaigned on continued development and prosperity, but analysts say they doubt he will do what is needed to pull the economy out of recession.

Divers in Thailand Scour Cave for Missing Soccer Team and Coach

By RICHARD C. PADDOCK from NYT World https://ift.tt/2tAdpnf
via IFTTT Twelve boys, ages 11 to 16, and their young coach set off an anxious search after they failed to return from team activities over the weekend.

Saudi Women Can Now Drive. Overcoming Beliefs on Gender Will Be Harder.

By MARGARET COKER from NYT World https://ift.tt/2MXFDB4
via IFTTT Poor road conditions and a lack of money are also among the reasons not all Saudi women are taking advantage of their new freedom to drive.

Javier Solana, Ex-Chief of NATO, Is Denied Permission to Travel to U.S.

By STEVEN ERLANGER from NYT World https://ift.tt/2ttu3FM
via IFTTT Mr. Solana, who played a central role in negotiations over Iran’s nuclear program, was refused authorization because of a visit to that country in 2013.

One Building, One Bomb: How Assad Gassed His Own People

By MALACHY BROWNE, ANJALI SINGHVI, CHRISTOPH KOETTL, NATALIE RENEAU, BARBARA MARCOLINI, YOUSUR AL-HLOU and DREW JORDAN from NYT World https://ift.tt/2KjyyJF
via IFTTT Syrian officials say there wasn’t a chemical attack. What really happened?

Jared Kushner Criticizes Abbas, Questioning His Ability to Make Peace

By DAVID M. HALBFINGER from NYT World https://ift.tt/2tCGLl8
via IFTTT President Trump’s Middle East adviser told a Palestinian newspaper that the U.S. would roll out its peace plan even if the Palestinian leader remained on the sidelines.

Even With Mo Salah in the World Cup, Egypt Can’t Seem to Catch a Break

By DECLAN WALSH from NYT World https://ift.tt/2yBeDV1
via IFTTT A tepid performance in the soccer tournament has disappointed Egyptian fans. But they still love Mohamed Salah.

Explosion Hits Rally for Ethiopian Leader

By HADRA AHMED from NYT World https://ift.tt/2Mi9inG
via IFTTT Several people were injured, an official said. The attack came after Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed had addressed the rally. He was not hurt.

Trudeau Doesn’t Separate Refugee Families, but He Does Send Them Away: the Canada Letter

By IAN AUSTEN from NYT World https://ift.tt/2K2s8Ta
via IFTTT With the world’s attention focused on the separation of more than 2,000 children from their parents we look at the issues it raises for Canada.

He Left Work for 3 Minutes Before His Lunch Break. Now His Pay Is Docked.

By YONETTE JOSEPH and MAKIKO INOUE from NYT World https://ift.tt/2ttjEcn
via IFTTT A waterworks employee in Kobe, Japan, was fined and reprimanded after his bosses found he had been slipping out to order a bento box before his official lunch break.

Free to Drive, Saudi Women Still Must Take a Back Seat to Men

By MARGARET COKER from NYT World https://ift.tt/2tqzmVO
via IFTTT Despite some changes in Saudi society, a restrictive guardianship system means that women remain dependents of male relatives their whole lives.

Horrific Details on Syria Chemical Attacks Left Out, for Now, From U.N. Report

By RICK GLADSTONE and MAGGIE HABERMAN from NYT World https://ift.tt/2JUn579
via IFTTT An early draft of a report on the recapture of rebel-held Damascus suburbs contained information about chemical attacks omitted from the final version.

New Zealand’s Leader, Jacinda Ardern, Delivers a Baby Girl

By CHARLOTTE GRAHAM-McLAY from NYT World https://ift.tt/2JT0PKI
via IFTTT The prime minister is the first world leader to give birth in office since Benazir Bhutto of Pakistan had a child in 1990.

A Volcano Turns a Town Into a Cemetery

By THE NEW YORK TIMES from NYT World https://ift.tt/2ypzr1N
via IFTTT When the Fuego volcano erupted in June, its pyroclastic flows buried much of the Guatemalan village of San Miguel Los Lotes. Explore the damage in augmented reality.

For Migrant Families in Mexico, Threat of Separation Puts Plans in Doubt

By KIRK SEMPLE from NYT World https://ift.tt/2MGroAP
via IFTTT As word of the Trump administration’s new “zero tolerance” policy reaches the migrant trail, some reconsider their trips. “I’m not going to lose the only thing I’ve got,” says a mother from El Salvador.

U.S. Protester Held in Vietnam Confesses on State Television

By RICHARD C. PADDOCK from NYT World https://ift.tt/2M318zd
via IFTTT Will Nguyen of Houston was grabbed and beaten by the police this month at an anti-China protest in Ho Chi Minh City.

Napoleon’s Hat, Dropped at Waterloo, Is Picked Up at Auction for $400,000

By AURELIEN BREEDEN from NYT World https://ift.tt/2LYaT1N
via IFTTT One of the French emperor’s iconic two-cornered military hats, said to have been left on the battlefield, soared past its presale price estimate.

Kim Jong-un Visiting China for Third Time Since March

By JANE PERLEZ from NYT World https://ift.tt/2MEfAyL
via IFTTT The North Korean leader’s trip, announced on Tuesday by Chinese state media, comes a week after his landmark summit meeting with President Trump in Singapore.

In the Philippines, Dynamite Fishing Decimates Entire Ocean Food Chains

By AURORA ALMENDRAL from NYT World https://ift.tt/2HPtYRj
via IFTTT Stopping dynamite and other illegal fishing has taken on a new urgency in the Philippines, where the practice is taking a toll on populations of fish and the corals where they live.