Lebanon Emerges as Weak Link in U.S.-Iran Deal to End War

The conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, once seen as a secondary front to the American-Israeli war on Iran, has become one of the main obstacles to ending it.Outside the grave of the former Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, who was killed in an Israeli strike, in Beirut on Tuesday.

E Euan Ward and Christina Goldbaum

The Reflecting Pool Appears to Be Rejecting Its Makeover

As National Park Service crews try to clean the algae that turned the water bright green, another problem has developed: The “American flag blue” coating is coming off.A National Park Service crew cleaning algae from the Reflecting Pool on Friday.

A Aishvarya Kavi

A New Air Force One, via Qatar, Nears Its First Presidential Flight

President Trump showed off the new red, white and blue Boeing 747, a gift from Qatar that prompted a storm of criticism from lawmakers, before a flyover on July 4.President Trump after a tour of the new Air Force One aircraft at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland on Friday. He called it “a flying White

Z Zolan Kanno-Youngs

Seattle Is Now a World Cup Draw: ‘Just a Great Soccer City’

Seattle has become a leading American soccer city with successful professional franchises and a devoted fan base.Lumen Field has become a major U.S. soccer venue as the home of the Seattle Sounders of M.L.S. and the Seattle Reign of the N.W.S.L.

A Anna Griffin and Ruth Fremson

Cape Verde Will Count on Vozinha Against Uruguay at the World Cup

Cape Verde’s veteran goalkeeper, Vozinha, is keeping the archipelago nation’s hopes outsized after his performance against soccer giant Spain.Cape Verde’s veteran goalkeeper, Josimar José Évora Dias, after the team played to a scoreless tie with Spain on Monday.

R Ruth Maclean, Andre Amaral and Saikou Jammeh

Italy Doesn’t ‘Beg,’ Giorgia Meloni Tells Trump

President Trump said the Italian leader had “begged” him to take a photo together at the Group of 7 summit in France. The remarks come as their once-friendly relationship has frayed.President Trump with Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni of Italy after a Group of 7 photo in Evian-les-Bains, France, on Tu

M Motoko Rich and Josephine de La Bruyère

James Burrows, Master of the TV Sitcom, Dies at 85

Beloved by actors, he helped create “Cheers” and directed more than 1,000 episodes of hit shows like “Taxi,” “Friends” and “The Big Bang Theory.”James Burrows in 2023. He won 11 Emmy Awards and received 47 nominations in a career that spanned five decades.

G Glenn Rifkin

Joan Cusack, the Actress Behind Jessie in ‘Toy Story,’ Takes the Lead

After 27 years, the beloved cowgirl doll voiced by Cusack is finally in charge, but the actress played an important role in shaping the character early on.Cusack stepped away from acting to be a parent: “I wanted to be around and raise my kids, and if you’re acting, you always have to go away to wor

S Sarah Bahr

Trump Shifts Stance in South Carolina After Losses in Governor’s Races

On Friday the president made the unusual move of endorsing both candidates in the Republican runoff for South Carolina governor, after initially supporting one of them.President Trump first endorsed Pamela Evette, South Carolina’s lieutenant governor, in late May.

E Eduardo Medina and Bayliss Wagner

Californians Get Stingier at the Ballot Box as Costs Rise

Voters rejected more local taxes than usual in the June election, a sign that they are feeling the pinch from rising costs.Kevin Stull, right, fills out a ballot as Bryan Diaz, a barber, waits to give a haircut at Ana’s Hair Salon on Election Day in San Francisco.

S Soumya Karlamangla

Ruling in Missouri Restores Access to Medication Abortions

The court found that dozens of state laws undermined a state constitutional amendment that guaranteed reproductive rights. The state vowed to appeal the finding.Medication abortions will now be accessible in Missouri, following a two-year court battle between the state and Planned Parenthood.

S Shawn Hubler

Art Galleries Are Not OK

Many gallerists are questioning the fundamentals of their business. It’s as if the art world they know has fallen off its axis.

M Marc Spiegler