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U.S. Air Force B-2 Bombers, Which Can Carry Bunker-Buster Bombs, Deployed Across the Pacific NYT &rt; World News The aircraft can carry the bunker-buster bombs that would be necessary to penetrate the Fordo underground nuclear site in Iran.

No U.S. Decision on Joining War Yet, Though It Could Come in Days, Israeli Officials Say NYT &rt; World News Israel on Saturday struck sites in southwestern Iran that would most likely be on any potential flight path used by U.S. warplanes on the way to attack a key Iranian nuclear facility.

Israeli Attack in Iran Kills Another Commander, Israel Says NYT &rt; World News The claims by the Israeli military came as aircraft tracker data indicated American B-2 bombers might be moving into position for joining the assault on Iran.

Iranians Find Pockets of Connection Amid Internet Blackout NYT &rt; World News Iranians managed to gain some unreliable connection to the internet on Friday after a near-total blackout that lasted four days.

Hot-Air Balloon Crashes in Brazil, Killing at Least 8 People NYT &rt; World News A hot-air balloon carrying 21 people caught fire and fell from the sky in a region in southern Brazil popular with tourists.

U.S. Deploys B-2 Bombers as Trump Plans to Meet National Security Team NYT &rt; World News The planes can carry bombs capable of striking an underground nuclear facility in Iran if President Trump decides to join the conflict.

Trump Sends Envoy to Belarus, Courting Ties With Russia’s Close Ally NYT &rt; World News The outreach to Belarus’s autocratic leader, Aleksandr G. Lukashenko, comes as the country has released at least 14 political prisoners.

Israel Says It Killed Top Iran Commander Who Oversees Proxy Militias NYT &rt; World News Mohammed Said Izadi was one of the few people who knew in advance about Hamas’s plan to launch a surprise attack on Israel, The New York Times has reported.

Season Opener NYT &rt; World News It’s the first full day of summer. Make sure you don’t miss a minute of it.

Israel-Iran Conflict: Live Updates: Israel and Iran Trade New Strikes on 9th Day of War NYT &rt; World News President Trump said there was little he could do to stop the Israeli attacks. A European diplomatic effort to rein in the hostilities ended without a breakthrough on Friday.

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Planning for His Possible Assassination, Picks Successors NYT &rt; World News Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has not only picked replacements in his chain of military command in case they are killed in Israeli strikes, he has also named three senior clerics to replace him should he, too, be slain.

Ukraine Warns Teenagers the Enemy Is Inside Their Phones NYT &rt; World News Ukraine’s security service is holding classes at high schools to alert teenagers of Russian efforts to recruit them.

As Iran and Israel Battle, the Rest of the Mideast Fears What’s Next NYT &rt; World News The fight between two well-armed regional powers has their neighbors worried about the conflict spreading, a concern worsened by the prospect of U.S. involvement.

Drought Is Hurting Global Food Supplies NYT &rt; World News Staples including wheat, beef and coffee are all being affected by the lack of rainfall. In some cases, prices are climbing to record highs.

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With Few Discount Airlines, Canadian Travelers Face Steeper Fares NYT &rt; World News A new report by Canada’s Competition Bureau recommends opening more of the country’s domestic airline market to foreign companies to help lower fares.

BTS Is Back Together. Does It Still Rule K-Pop? NYT &rt; World News Suga is the last member of the wildly popular band to complete his national service. After more than two years apart, the challenge is to rekindle the magic.

How South Korea Became a Cultural Powerhouse NYT &rt; World News With BTS poised to reunite, “Squid Game” returning and a Broadway show winning awards, the Korean cultural wave keeps on rolling.

UK Heat Wave Leaves Britons Looking for Ways to Stay Cool NYT &rt; World News As high temperatures have become more common in recent years, some people are adjusting, including by investing in air-conditioners.

An Iranian strike in downtown Haifa damaged at least two places of worship. NYT &rt; World News Shockwaves from the attack in Israel’s third-largest city damaged a mosque and a church.