Melania Trump Denies Any Epstein Connection in Surprise White House Appearance

First lady also calls for congressional hearing for victims

Israel to Begin Talks With Lebanon, But Won’t Pause Attacks on Hezbollah

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says “There is no ceasefire in Lebanon,” despite Iran insisting its accord with the U.S. covers that conflict

Inside the Race to Protect Submarine Cables From Sabotage

U.S. and allies turn to tech, patrols and new routes to defend crucial underwater infrastructure against Russia and China

Nantucket’s Oceanfront Homes Are Sliding Into the Sea. The Locals Don’t Care.

Homeowners spent millions trying to save bluff’s-edge properties. Their clash with other residents now includes alleged vandalism and a $10,000 reward.

Trump Team Explores Punishment for NATO Countries That Didn’t Support Iran War

U.S. troops could be shifted toward alliance members in president’s good graces

Iran Tightens Its Grip on Hormuz Despite Cease-Fire

Trump demanded opening the strait. Tehran’s Revolutionary Guard is limiting ship traffic and charging tolls

The White House Is Keeping Kristi Noem’s $70 Million Jet

The first lady will be among those who would have access to the plane, officials familiar with the matter say

A Closer Look at Iran’s 10 Demands—and Which the U.S. Might Accept

President Trump said the Iranian plan is a starting point, but there is a lot of ground to cover before a deal can be reached

What’s Happening in the Strait of Hormuz Since the Cease-Fire

Questions loom about Iran’s control of the critical waterway even as limited ship traffic starts to move through it

Kanye West Banned From Visiting U.K. for Festival, Forcing Organizer to Cancel Event

Several major sponsors pulled out after backlash over the rapper’s planned performance

The Day Trump’s Iran Threat Gripped the World

In posting that a whole civilization would die if no deal was struck, the president sparked a frantic global guessing game over his real intentions

Why Did Trump Order an Attack on Iran’s Kharg Island?

The depot is the beating heart of the Iranian oil industry, storing and loading most of its crude exports

Allies Fear They Are Tied to an Erratic U.S. and Now Have Nowhere to Turn

Friendly countries in Europe, Asia and the Middle East are frustrated with President Trump but also reliant on the U.S. for their security

Ukraine’s Lesson for Trump: Military Dominance Opens Waterways

Kyiv pushed Russia’s Black Sea Fleet back from its main maritime export channel, safeguarding critical exports of grain

Three Ways Trump’s Iran Deadline Could Play Out Tonight

Plus, Steve Bannon’s conviction for contempt of Congress is poised for dismissal

China Creates New Aviation Mystery With Offshore Warning Zones

Beijing reserves airspace for 40 days, suggesting possible military activity ahead

Artemis Astronauts Make History—Traveling Farther Than Any Human Has Gone Before

Orion ship transporting the Artemis II crew surpasses Apollo 13’s distance record, set in 1970

Trump Says Iran ‘Taken Out in One Night’

In Monday press conference the president, describing himself as a businessman, said he wants to take Iran’s oil once the conflict is over

A Downed Airman, a Mountain Hideout and a High-Risk Rescue in Iran

As Iranians closed in on injured airman, U.S. mounted a high-stakes mission into enemy territory

The College Student—and His Cat Meme—Who Hunted the World’s Biggest Cyberweapon

A flurry of powerful attacks had internet experts baffled. Benjamin Brundage had a few tricks to help solve the mystery.