NEW: Hamas leaders say they're delaying the next release of hostages, accusing Israel of violating the terms of the ceasefire.

Peace talks in jeopardy

Iran attacks Bahrain and Kuwait following U.S. strikes and threatens 'complete halt' of negotiations to end the war

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Heatwave

Europe sees more than 1,300 excess deaths amid brutal heatwave, WHO says

Iran must develop nuclear bomb to protect ‘peace and calm,’ IRGC media says — despite pledge to Trump

Escalating tensions

Bahrain and Kuwait condemn Iran attacks on their countries as US and Tehran exchange fresh strikes, straining their fragile truce

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Demographic Cliff

A ‘perfect storm’ points to a much smaller U.S. auto market by 2040

The Supreme Court is building its own massive police force — but at what cost?

World Cup winners and losers

The knockout bracket is set after history, heartbreak and new contenders emerge in the group stage

'We don't view this as a bubble'

Wall Street weighs surging AI costs on stock market rally

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Sunday Sitdown

Riley Green talks with Willie Geist about his songwriting and why authenticity is the key to success in an extended interview for subscribers

Breaking News

11 people have been killed after a skydiving plane crashed in northeastern France, a local official says

Breaking News

A skydiving plane carrying 11 people crashes in northeastern France, killing all onboard, local officials say