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UK Heat Wave Leaves Britons Looking for Ways to Stay Cool

As high temperatures have become more common in recent years, some people are adjusting, including by investing in air-conditioners.

Searching for Meaning Amid the Jumble, at the Venice Architecture Biennale

Navigating the show has always been challenging, especially for visitors who aren’t experts. This year’s curator wants to give them a helping hand.

$40 Million Yacht That Mysteriously Sank Is Raised From Bottom of Sea

Investigators are hoping to find clues as to why the Bayesian superyacht sank off the coast of Sicily 10 months ago, killing seven people.

Europe’s Growing Fear: How Trump Might Use U.S. Tech Dominance Against It

To comply with a Trump executive order, Microsoft recently helped suspend the email account of an International Criminal Court prosecutor in the Netherlands who was investigating Israel for war crimes.

Medically Assisted Dying Closer to Legalization After Vote by UK Lawmakers

British lawmakers on Friday confirmed their support for assisted suicide for some terminally ill people, after months of scrutiny that followed an initial vote last year.

Putin Does Not Rule Out Capturing Key Ukrainian City

Moscow has hoped to mend relations with the United States while continuing to wage war in Ukraine, but Mr. Putin’s insistence on pushing his offensive has come at a diplomatic cost.

Chris Brown Free to Play World Tour After Not Guilty Plea

The R&B star will not stand trial on assault charges until October 2026 and can continue touring, including playing U.S. dates.

Pro-Palestinian Activists Break Into the UK’s Largest Air Base

The Palestine Action group said two of its members had entered R.A.F. Brize Norton on electric scooters and sprayed red paint in aircraft engines and on the runway.

Europe Attempts to Provide an Off-Ramp to Iran in Geneva Talks

Top diplomats from Britain, France and Germany met with Iran’s foreign minister in a last-ditch effort to avoid escalation in the Israel-Iran conflict.

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TikTok Hits Cannes, Where a U.S. Ban Seems a Distant Dream

TikTok executives hosted happy hours and played pickleball with influencers on the French Riviera this week, even as a U.S. ban loomed over the company.

Oil Tanker Collision Near Strait of Hormuz Raises Security Fears

The accident, which the United Arab Emirates said was unrelated to the conflict between Israel and Iran, occurred amid increased reports of GPS interference.

French Lawmaker Says He Was Denied Entry Into the United States

Pouria Amirshahi, a leftist member of Parliament, said that he hoped that the decision would be reversed. On Friday, Mr. Amirshahi said he had received his visa.

Europe to Hold Talks With Iran on Friday

The continent’s most important leaders are divided over Israel’s conduct and filled with fears about a spiraling regional conflict.

Student Who Filmed Himself Raping at Least 10 Women Is Given Life Sentence

Zou Zhenhao, 28, is considered by the police in London to be “one of the most prolific predators” they have encountered. Investigators say there are probably many more victims.

This Oregon Native Went to Kyiv as a Volunteer. He Died in a Russian Attack.

Fred Grandy was upset by the United States’ reversal in its support for Ukraine, his family said. This week, he was among the 28 people killed in a drone and missile assault.

No Rock Stars, No Mercedes: A Russian Expo Shows the Cost of Divorce With the West

The annual economic forum in St. Petersburg used to yield multibillion-dollar deals and feature performances by global music stars. With the war in Ukraine still raging, the mood has shifted.

The Crane That Ruined Florence’s Skyline Is Gone

A reviled crane used during the expansion of the Uffizi Galleries was taken down this week after years of protests.