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As Trump Pushes to End Ukraine War, Europe Toils to Have a Say

Initially cut out of development of the 28-point peace plan, European leaders are now trying to recast its pro-Russia slant. So far, it seems to be...

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Russia Bombards Kyiv Even as Ukraine Claims Progress in Peace Talks

The attack killed at least six people, the authorities said, as an official suggested that President Volodymyr Zelensky was ready to go to Washington to complete...

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China and Japan, With Trump in the Middle, Stoke an Existential Showdown

With Japan’s new leader refusing to back down from China’s show of force and claims on Taiwan, Xi Jinping picks up the phone to try to...

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Tariffs and Strike Drive ‘Once-in-a-Lifetime’ Boost for Canadian Wine

The trade war with the United States, bans on U.S. wine and liquor imports and a recent distributor strike in British Columbia have Canadians giving their...

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U.S. Air Force Searches for Fallen Reaper Drone in Yellow Sea

The MQ-9 Reaper was conducting a routine mission when it fell into the ocean on Monday near a U.S. military base in South Korea.

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Australian Senator Suspended for Burqa-Wearing Stunt in Parliament

Pauline Hanson, the head of the far-right One Nation party, wore the garment as a prop to push legislation to bar the garment in public places.

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Auto Industry Was Warned For Years of Poisoning, Sickness From Car Batteries

Despite decades of evidence on the toxic effects of lead battery recycling, companies opted not to act and blocked efforts to clean up the industry.

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U.S. Plans Compounds to House Palestinians in Israeli-Held Half of Gaza

The project could offer relief for tens of thousands of Palestinians who have endured two years of war, but has raised questions about whether it could...

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Mapping the Brain’s Sense of What Goes On Inside the Body

Scientists are learning how the brain knows what’s happening throughout the body, and how that process might go awry in some psychiatric disorders.

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Recycling Lead for U.S. Car Batteries Is Poisoning People

Recycling lead for U.S. car batteries is poisoning children — and we know because we tested them. Will Fitzgibbon, a reporter at The Examination, describes how...

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Thomas King, Award-Winning Canadian Author, Says He Is Not Indigenous

Thomas King said he felt “ripped in half” on learning he had no Indigenous ancestry. The Canadian author has dedicated his career to writing about Indigenous...

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Boeing Tackles Quality With a ‘War on Defects’

Two years after a panel flew off a 737 Max, Boeing is doing more inspections, completing work in its intended order and making other changes. Can...

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BBC Chair Tries to Calm Political ‘Firestorm’ Over Trump Edit

Samir Shah defended Britain’s public broadcaster at a parliamentary committee hearing on Monday, while apologizing (again) for the misleading edit of a Jan. 6 speech by...

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Warmed by Japan’s Support, Taiwan Takes Up Sushi Diplomacy

China closed off Japanese seafood imports after Japan’s new leader declared strong support for Taiwan. Suddenly, sushi is everywhere on Taiwanese social media.

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Xi Presses Trump on Taiwan as They Agree to Meet in China in April

In an unusual move, Xi Jinping, the leader of China, called President Trump. The two spoke about trade, Taiwan and Ukraine, according to separate official statements.

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How the Peace Plan Looks to Ukraine and Russia

Our correspondents discuss the prospects for President Trump’s plan to end the war.

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Who Chanel and Louis Vuitton Have Called When Making Woven Leather Bags

As Craig Wright has built his brand, Dragon Diffusion, he has quietly built a reputation as a leather craftsman for Hermès, Chanel and others. Now he’s...

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Images From Vietnam’s Year of Deadly Wet Weather

Scientists suggested that climate change could make central Vietnam a global hot spot for destructive storms. This year has seemed to prove the point.

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‘Find a Job,’ Ontario Premier Tells Protester While Passing a New Housing Law

During a raucous hearing, the Ontario legislature passed a bill backed by Premier Doug Ford meant to expedite housing development and the eviction of tenants who...

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As Ukraine Sets ‘Red Lines,’ a U.S. Peace Plan Is Slimmed Down

Washington and Kyiv said that “highly productive” discussions over a proposal to end the war between Russia and Ukraine would continue.

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Cannon and Other Artifacts Are Recovered From San José Shipwreck

Colombian scientists also retrieved three coins and a porcelain cup from the San José, which treasure hunters have come to call the Holy Grail of shipwrecks.

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Gaza Humanitarian Foundation Is Closing

The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation said it had succeeded in delivering million of meals in the war-torn enclave, but some Palestinians were killed trying to obtain them.

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Russian Disinformation Comes to Mexico, Seeking to Rupture US Ties

A U.S. government cable said that Kremlin-run outlets had scaled up their efforts across Latin America, seeking to turn people against the United States and garner...

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Army Chief Says France Must ‘Accept Losing Our Children,’ Igniting Uproar

The furor erupted as President Emmanuel Macron is expected to present a plan for paid, voluntary military service to bolster the armed forces against the threat...

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Amid GPS and Ride-Hailing, the Allure of London’s Black Cab Endures

In a world of GPS and car-hailing apps, some Londoners still want to drive a traditional black cab. First, they must memorize thousands of city streets.

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Dharmendra, Bollywood Leading Man, Dies at 89

In a career spanning nearly seven decades and more than 300 productions, he became widely popular, and wealthy, playing heroes and thieves.

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Grisly Killings of a Married Couple Spark New Sectarian Unrest in Syria

The government acted quickly to tamp down reprisals in the central city of Homs as it tries to manage repeated waves of bloodshed involving minority groups.

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New Studies of Dog DNA Shed Light on Pets and People

New studies of canine genetics shed light on the diversity of dogs and our longstanding, still-evolving relationship to them.

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In Russian-Occupied Mariupol, Everything Ukrainian Must Go

Russia is remaking Mariupol, which was devastated by a brutal siege in 2022. Ukrainians seeking to move back are finding it hard to recognize the city,...

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How a Sabotaged Ankle Monitor Ended Bolsonaro’s House Arrest

Shortly before he was expected to start serving a 27-year sentence, Brazil’s former president took a soldering iron to his tracking device.

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Roya Mahboob Seeks New Ways to Educate Afghan Girls Under Taliban Rule

The entrepreneur Roya Mahboob is building off-line apps, underground networks and a global robotics team to educate Afghan girls unable to attend school.

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Namibia’s New Minister of Health and Social Services Reimagines Health Care

Dr. Esperance Luvindao, who leads the country’s health and social services and is the youngest health minister in Africa, has ambitious plans.

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In Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, Locals Fight for ‘The Right to Night’

Industrialization in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula has some residents pushing for protection of the region’s celestial splendor.

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Putin’s Win-Win: Take a Russia-Friendly Peace Deal, or Fight On

The Kremlin’s leader is standing back as Ukraine and Europe scramble to negotiate changes to a U.S. proposal to end the war.

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Skye Gyngell, Chef Who Championed ‘Slow Food,’ Dies at 62

The Australian pioneer of sustainable cooking practices that preserved local traditions died in London. She had been diagnosed with aggressive skin cancer last year.

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Bolsonaro’s Arrest Exposes Limits to Trump’s Power

President Trump tried to keep the former Brazilian president, Jair Bolsonaro, out of prison. He failed, and now he is moving on.

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The Danish Model for Immigration Crackdown

For European governments, Denmark’s hard-line immigration policy is a model for how to get a grip on contentious issue and stay in power. Our reporter Jeanna...

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Democracy Is in Trouble. This Region Is Turning to Its People.

A small corner of Belgium is recruiting ordinary citizens to help create policies. Participants say it’s renewed their faith in government.

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Malaysia to Ban Children Under 16 From Social Media, Echoing Australia

The announcement on Sunday, which was light on details, came weeks before a similar action takes effect in Australia.

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Before Berlin’s Cowboys Are Booted Off Their Land, One Final Hoedown

The town looks straight out of the Wild West, with saloons, sheriffs and cowboy hats galore, but in this endangered patch of the American frontier, everyone...

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Why a Man With U.S. Ties Fought for Russia in Ukraine

Col. Andrei Demurenko’s war story began at Fort Leavenworth, Kan., at a moment of hope and peace. It ended with a mortar blast in Ukraine.

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Ukraine, U.S. Meet About Trump’s Peace Plan to End War With Russia

President Trump lashed out at Ukraine even as the talks on his peace proposal were still taking place, accusing the country’s leadership of being ungrateful for...

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Denmark’s Migration Model

The country is getting attention for its tough asylum policies. Can they serve as a bulwark against the far right?

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Israel Military Commanders Punished Over Hamas Attack Mistakes

About a dozen people were told they face dismissal or discipline for mistakes tied to the deadly Hamas-led attack that set off the war in Gaza.

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Can the World Move On Without the U.S.? G20 Leaders Gave It a Shot.

With the United States boycotting the summit, other nations sought to strike new deals, and some took a tougher tone with President Trump.

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Israel Says It Assassinated Top Hezbollah Commander in Lebanon

Escalating its attacks on the Iran-backed militant group in Lebanon, Israel killed Hezbollah’s military chief of staff in an airstrike on an apartment building.

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Denmark Offers Lessons as Europe Toughens Up on Immigration

Like other European leaders, British Labour politicians are borrowing from Denmark’s restrictive asylum policy. One of its architects cautions that “balance” is necessary.

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Haitians Rejoice Over Their First World Cup Berth in 50 Years

The national team’s success in landing a World Cup slot gave Haitians around the world a momentary reprieve from their country’s deep crises.

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Fire Threatens Iran’s Ancient Forest, a World Heritage Site

Iran has been battling its worst drought in more than six decades. A blaze in the north has now eaten through parts of the old treasure.

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Motorcyclist Dies in ‘Globe of Death’ Circus Accident in Italy

Christián Quezada Vasquez died after losing control during a stunt in which motorcyclists ride around a spherical cage, the circus company said.

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Zelensky Is Under Pressure from Trump and Domestically

Over nearly four years of wartime leadership, analysts say the Ukrainian leader has repeatedly played weak hands wisely. A U.S. peace plan may be his biggest...

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Titanic Passenger’s Pocket Watch Sells for $2.3 Million

The watch belonged to Isidor Straus, a co-owner of Macy’s who was traveling first class on the Titanic with his wife when it sank in April...

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Texas Men Plotted Coup of Haitian Island to Enslave Women and Children, U.S. Says

The men, who planned to recruit homeless people for the invasion, took Haitian Creole classes and one enrolled in the U.S. Air Force to prepare for...

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G20 Leaders Push Back on Trump’s Ukraine Peace Plan

In a joint statement, the leaders reaffirmed their commitment to Ukraine, which faces the prospect of losing American support if it rejects the latest proposal.

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After Russian Strike on Apartment Buildings, Ukraine’s Hope for Survivors Fades

Russian missiles hit apartment buildings in Ternopil this week, far from the war’s front line. Dozens of civilians, including children, were killed.

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20 Killed in Israeli Strikes as Israel and Hamas Trade Blame Over Truce

Violence has repeatedly flared up in the weeks since a cease-fire was reached, killing hundreds of Palestinians and at least three Israeli soldiers.

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Pushing Off

Thanksgiving’s this coming week. How can we keep a busy holiday season from overwhelming us?

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Jair Bolsonaro Arrested in Brazil Amid Fears He Might Flee to Avoid Prison

The arrest came days before the former president was expected to be ordered to begin a 27-year prison sentence for staging a failed coup.

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Are Fighter Jets Canada’s ‘Bargaining Chip’ in Trade Talks?

Canada began a review of its fighter jet deal with the United States after President Trump imposed tariffs. Now, Sweden is back with a sales pitch...

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After Jacinda Ardern, Politics Will Never Look the Same

For once, a politician who wasn’t afraid of fashion.

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Russia Strikes Ukrainian Military Hub Amid Warnings of New Offensive

Missiles hit the city of Kramatorsk hours before President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia was expected to address a ceremony honoring the Soviet triumph in World...

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Window Stickers to Prevent Bird Strikes Only Work One Way

Every year, hundreds of millions of birds die in the United States from flying into glass. New research shows how to prevent some of those deaths.

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U.S. to Boost Military Role in the Philippines in Push to Counter China

Washington and Manila announced a plan to give the American military access to four new locations in the Southeast Asian country, a growing strategic partner in...

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Encouraging Economic Signs

New data suggests a promising possibility for the economy — that the U.S. avoids big job losses.

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Top E.U. Officials Arrive in Kyiv for a Summit With Zelensky

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A U.S. Ambassador Finds Himself on Hostile Ground in Hungary

David Pressman, a gay human rights lawyer, has been accused by pro-government media in Hungary of undermining traditional values, violating diplomatic conventions and meddling in the...

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China and the U.S. Are Wooing Indonesia, and Beijing Has the Edge

The resource-laden nation of nearly 300 million is a big prize in the strategic battle between the United States and China for influence in Asia.

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U.S. and Philippines Have a Complex Military Alliance: What to Know

The United States and the Philippines have announced a plan to broaden American military access. The alliance is complicated by colonial history and rising tensions over...

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Navalny Says He Is Being Further Isolated in Russian Prison

“Even maniacs and serial killers serving life sentences have the right to receive a visit, but I don’t,” the Russian opposition leader wrote on Twitter.

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Australia Won’t Put King Charles on Its 5-Dollar Bill

The bill had long featured Queen Elizabeth II, but officials said the bank note would be redesigned to focus on Indigenous history. That has rekindled the...

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Why Iran’s Missile Program Alarms Its Regional Rivals

A drone attack on a military facility in central Iran, said to be the work of Israel’s intelligence agency, focused renewed attention on Tehran’s advancing missile...

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Your Thursday Briefing

The start of a new Russian offensive.

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Russian Troop Buildup Signals Big New Assault, Ukraine Says

Russia is massing hundreds of thousands of troops and stepping up its bombardment, perhaps signaling the biggest assault since the start of the war. “I think...

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A Couple Danced in Tehran’s Streets. Now They Are in Prison.

Iranian authorities sentenced a young couple to five years in prison after they posted a video of themselves dancing in the streets at the height of...

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Golf Course or Housing? A Patch of Green Divides Hong Kong.

The dispute over one of the city’s golf clubs exposes rare political friction for the elite in the new Hong Kong, where the establishment is torn...

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Pope Francis, in Africa, Urges an End to Congo’s Cycle of Violence

Francis began the second day of his visit to Africa with a direct appeal to the warring groups in the Democratic Republic of Congo to put...

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What ‘No’ on F-16 Fighter Jets Might Mean for Ukraine

If the usual script plays out, the Biden administration’s reluctance to provide the planes could be temporary, officials say.

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How an American Veterans Group Imploded in Ukraine

The Mozart Group was training Ukrainian soldiers and evacuating frontline residents until the money ran out. Its collapse sheds light on the stresses faced by such...

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In Photos: Pope Francis Visits Africa

The pope’s trip began in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where the struggles of daily life are the very problems Francis has sought to highlight.

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BBC Arabic Radio Airs Final Broadcast After 85 Years

The move came as part of cost-cutting measures under which the news service is also ending its radio programming in 10 other languages, including Persian, Chinese...

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Your Thursday Briefing: Rising Militancy in Pakistan

Also, Adani Enterprises pulls its offering and soldiers die on both sides in Bakhmut.

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Covid Vaccine Makers Kept Prepayments for Canceled Shots for Poor Nations

Separately, Johnson & Johnson is demanding additional payment for unwanted shots, confidential documents show.

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Asia Is Loosening Rules on Masks. Here’s Why People Still Wear Them.

Many other countries dropped pandemic mask requirements months ago. But in places like South Korea, which got rid of its rule this week, masks remain common.

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India’s Right Wing Tried to Scuttle the Film ‘Pathaan.’ Fans Helped It Set Records.

“Pathaan” demonstrated the crosscutting appeal of the Bollywood titan Shah Rukh Khan, who re-emerged on the big screen after a difficult personal period.

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Pakistan Grapples with Terrorist Attack That Left 101 Dead

The attack raised fears of a new wave of militancy from the Pakistani Taliban and sparked a heated debate over the government’s ability to meet that...

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Memphis’s Scorpion Unit Is the Latest Special Unit to Come Under Fire

Memphis’s Scorpion is the latest special police unit to come under scrutiny.

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Radioactive Capsule Is Found in Australia After 6-Day Search

The authorities had feared it would take weeks to scour hundreds of miles of an Australian desert for the pea-sized device.

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Green Comet Watching and More February Space and Astronomy Events

The shortest month of 2023 will have plenty of highlights in orbit and beyond.

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Brexit Turns 3. Why Is No One Wearing a Party Hat?

The divorce between Britain and the European Union has become the dark thread that, to many, explains why Britain is suffering more than its neighbors.

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Russia Floods Ukrainian City of Bakhmut With Troops

The battle in the eastern Ukraine city of Bakhmut is growing in importance, as both sides pour forces into the battle.

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Your Wednesday Briefing

Europe’s economic recovery.

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Support for Tunisian President Slipping After Parliament Vote

Turnout was meager in two rounds of voting for a Parliament stripped of much of its power, with most political parties barred from the elections.

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Wagner Group May Have Committed War Crimes in Mali, UN Experts Say

Persistent reports point to “horrific executions” and other atrocities possibly committed by the Kremlin-affiliated mercenary force and the Malian military, according to human rights experts.

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Visiting Congo, Pope Francis Embraces the Poor and Exploited

The Central African country is wracked by war, poverty and environmental plunder — and it may be the future of the Catholic Church.

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Administration Expected to Endorse Limited Drilling in Alaska Project

An environmental review expected soon would effectively signal that the Willow project proceed, according to people familiar with the report.

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As China’s Covid Tsunami Recedes, Relief, Grief and Anxiety Follow

Officials say an onslaught of infections has slowed, and many people seem eager to move on. But fresh flare-ups could bring more illness and deaths.

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U.S. Says Russia Fails to Comply With Nuclear Arms Treaty

The United States says Russia is not allowing American inspectors access to its arsenal to ensure compliance with the New START agreement, which the two nations...

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U.S. Charges Four in Connection With the Assassination of Haiti’s President

The decision to charge the men, considered to be ringleaders in the assassination plot, in the United States is an indication of the chronic dysfunction of...

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Air Force Says Proposed Chinese-Owned Mill in North Dakota Is ‘Significant Threat’

A proposal for a corn mill, which had been welcomed as an economic development success, reflects just how much things have changed with Chinese investment proposals...

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Blinken Meets With Palestinian Leader After Surge in Violence

Following talks with Israeli officials in Jerusalem, the U.S. secretary of state, Antony J. Blinken, met the Palestinian leadership in the occupied West Bank city of...

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