Pat King Found Guilty for Role in ‘Freedom Convoy’

The verdict was in the high-profile case of Pat King, a man accused of helping provoke disruptions during the so-called trucker convoy, which paralyzed Canada’s capital during the pandemic.

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Ukraine Is Firing Western-Made Ballistic Missiles---and Starting to Build Its Own

Yet Kyiv’s missile program lacks capacity and funding, which could limit its effectiveness.

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South Africa’s A.N.C. Rejects Jacob Zuma’s Appeal Against His Expulsion

The country’s governing party had severed ties with the former president in July after he campaigned for an opposition party in the last general election.

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Why Some Countries, Including the U.S., Won’t Join the I.C.C.

More than 120 countries are members of the court. The United States, China, India, Russia and Israel are not.

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Senior North Korean General Wounded in Recent Ukrainian Strike, Western Official Says

It is the first time that Western officials have confirmed that a high-ranking North Korean military officer has become a casualty in the escalating Russia-Ukraine conflict.

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Captain Tom’s Daughter Profited From the Charity in His Name

The family of Captain Tom Moore, who raised $50 million for Britain’s health service during the pandemic, has been criticized for ‘serious and repeated’ misconduct by an official inquiry.

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What Are Anti-Personnel Mines?

The Biden administration has agreed to send the weapons to Ukraine, despite their reputation for killing and maiming civilians.

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Trump’s Cabinet Wants to Contain China. What About Trump Himself?

President-elect Donald J. Trump is assembling a team of aides bent on confrontation with China. But he also has advisers who do business there, including Elon Musk.

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Son of Norway’s Crown Princess Is Arrested on Suspicion of Rape

Marius Borg Hoiby, the stepson of Crown Prince Haakon of Norway, was arrested on Monday. His lawyer denied the accusation and said his client was cooperating with the authorities.

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Trump Isn't at the G-20 Summit but He's Dominating the Debate

Foreign leaders gathered in Rio de Janeiro seem doubtful that President Biden’s trade, climate and security policies will endure.

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Sweden, Finland and Norway Update Crisis Advice as Ukraine-Russia War Grinds On

Sweden, Finland and Norway have recently updated their advice for citizens preparing to survive war and other crises, wary of Ukraine’s grinding fight against Russia.

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Brazilian Police Arrest Soldiers in Alleged Plot to Kill President Lula

Members of an elite army unit planned to kill Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in 2022 as part of an effort to keep Jair Bolsonaro in power after he lost the presidential election.

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Gisèle Pelicot’s Sons Tell of a ‘Devastated’ Family at Rape Trial in France

The men appeared in court, addressing their father, who admits to having drugged their mother over years and inviting scores of men to rape her while she was unconscious.

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What’s New in the Case of the Document Leaks Roiling Israel

A judge revealed more details about how and why an aide to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gave sensitive information to the news media.

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Biden Allows Ukraine to Strike Russia With Long-Range U.S. Missiles

With two months left in office, the president for the first time authorized the Ukrainian military to use the system known as ATACMS to help defend its forces in the Kursk region of Russia.

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Xi Tells Biden China Is Ready to Work With Incoming Administration

The two leaders’ final sit-down, at a summit in Peru, is marked by uncertainty over Trump’s tariff threats.

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Vladimir Shklyarov, Star Russian Ballet Dancer, Dies at 39

The Mariinsky Theater in St. Petersburg, which announced the death, did not say how or where he died.

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Princess Yuriko, Oldest Member of Japan’s Imperial Family, Dies at 101

Her death reduces Japan’s rapidly dwindling imperial family to 16 people, and only 4 men, as the country faces questions about the future under a male-only succession law.

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The Standoff Deep Inside an Abandoned South African Gold Mine

The government is trying to starve more than 1,000 informal prospectors out of a shaft of the Buffelsfontein mine, which police say extends some 8,000 feet below ground.

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Taylor Swift to Tour in Canada After Trudeau Issues Plea on Social Media

Ms. Swift is performing six shows in Toronto before heading to Vancouver, the final stop in her blockbuster Eras Tour.

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New York Joins a Global City Club, With a Deal on Congestion Pricing

The city will be the first in the U.S. to adopt a fee on driving in certain areas, with the aim of reducing traffic and pollution. For some other cities, that has long been the norm.

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Pope Francis Wants to Save the Environment. He Can Start With a Tree.

Environmentalists have called on the pope to halt the chopping down of a tree destined for St. Peter’s Square this Christmas, but the town providing the tree says it was doomed anyway.

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India Court Bans ‘Bulldozer Justice’ Often Used Against Muslims

So-called bulldozer justice, in which state governments raze the homes and businesses of people as acts of retribution, has steadily increased in India in recent years.

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Trump Promised Policies Complicate Emerging Markets Trade

Jake Schurmeier, portfolio manager at Harbor Capital, said he has trimmed exposure to emerging-market debt, citing the strengthening dollar. “That’s the terror for us,” Schurmeier said.

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Israeli Court Rejects Netanyahu’s Bid to Delay Corruption Trial Testimony

The court ruled that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu must take the stand on Dec. 2 in a trial that has stretched out for more than four years.

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At COP29, Britain Announces Ambitious Climate Targets

The prime minister announced more ambitious climate targets, charting a very different course from the United States, which is expected to roll back its energy transition plans.

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Germany Will Hold Snap Election in February

After the collapse of Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s governing coalition, the balloting will be held on Feb. 23, about seven months before it had been scheduled.

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Mexico to Court Private Investment in Power Sector to Support Green Energy

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum is open to more private investment in the electricity sector as her government seeks to meet increased energy needs with a focus on renewables while recovering state dominance over the industry.

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Spirit Airlines Plane Shot at in Haiti and Forced to Divert

A day after the prime minister of Haiti was fired, the airport in Port-au-Prince was closed after the plane was shot at. The country has been under siege from gangs.

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Bishop Calls on Anglican Leader to Quit Over Handling of Abuse Scandal

An independent report last week said that Justin Welby, the archbishop of Canterbury, took insufficient action after learning of alleged abuse decades ago at Christian summer camps.

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Netanyahu Seeks to Delay Testifying at His Corruption Trial

Benjamin Netanyahu, the Israeli prime minister, is on trial for bribery and fraud. Now he wants to delay giving testimony.

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Calls for 'Jew Hunt' Preceded Attacks in Amsterdam

Police in the Dutch capital are investigating how the assaults last week in Amsterdam against Israeli soccer fans were coordinated.

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Monday Briefing: Russian and North Korean Troops Assemble

Plus, does tech make us feel lonely?

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Taiwan Sees a Higher Price for U.S. Support as Trump Returns to Power

The president-elect’s call for Taiwan to spend more on its own defense and his complaints about its semiconductor dominance may herald a tenser relationship.

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Saudi Arabia Hosts a Tennis Final Won by Coco Gauff

The kingdom, which has been accused of trying to “sportswash” its human rights record, hosted the WTA Finals, part of its unstoppable advance into the world of sports.

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Trump Should Not Let Putin Claim Victory in Ukraine, Says NATO Official

Adm. Rob Bauer warned against any peace deal that was too favorable to Russia, arguing that it could undermine American interests.

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Baltazar Ushca, Who Kept Andean Ice Harvesting Alive, Dies at 80

He trekked up Ecuador’s tallest mountain twice a week for six decades to hack ice off a glacier with a pickax. He is believed to have been the last of his breed.

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Trevor Sorbie, Hairstylist Who Created ‘Wedge’ Cut Worn by Dorothy Hamill, Dies at 75

Mr. Sorbie, who styled hair for Dame Helen Mirren, the Beach Boys and others, was honored by Queen Elizabeth II for services to British hairdressing.

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Qatar Pauses Its Role as Mediator in Gaza Cease-Fire Talks

Hosting exiled Hamas leaders for years, Qatar has been a key mediator in talks to end the war in Gaza. Facing deadlock, it has now sent a warning to those leaders, U.S. and Israeli officials said.

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Ukrainian Soldiers Say Trump's Peace Push Could Come With a Huge Cost

A rapid conclusion to the war now would likely leave Kyiv with the rough end of the deal.

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Elon Musk Made Appearance on Trump-Zelensky Call

The billionaire owner of SpaceX was on the call briefly and his involvement wasn’t planned, according to those familiar with the conversation.

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Elon Musk Joined Trump’s Call With Zelensky

Elon Musk was with Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago when the president-elect spoke with Ukraine’s leader. It is not clear if they discussed any change in U.S. policy toward Ukraine.

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Playing Out a Dream, a Long, Long Way From Home

An academy of a team in England’s lower leagues offers Americans at the end of their collegiate eligibility a chance to continue their soccer careers.

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Friday Briefing: Biden promises a peaceful transition

Plus, the readers turning to “healing fiction.”

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Interpol Tightens Oversight After Autocrats Target Its Databases

The changes are intended to stop governments from using the world’s largest police organization to harass and monitor political dissidents.

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German Government Crisis Leaves Europe Headless Ahead of Trump's Return

With both France and Germany led by minority governments, the continent’s key powers are likely to be consumed by domestic politics as challenges pile up.

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Australia Moves to Ban Young Teens From Social Media

The proposed legislation would put the country at the forefront of regulating social media access for children.

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Germany's Fractious Government Collapses

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz dismissed a pro-business party from his governing coalition, ending a three-year alliance marked by increasing internal dissent and political stasis.

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U.S. Election Sends Alarming Message for Global Climate Efforts

The Trump victory sets back the world’s attempt to rein in dangerous levels of warming and potentially isolates the United States in the global energy transition.

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Trump’s Win Ends a Post-World War II Era of U.S. Leadership

For the past four years, President Biden has argued that the first Trump term was a blip in American history. The election has proved that President-elect Donald J. Trump was no aberration.

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China Confronts Europe Over Climate-Based Trade Restrictions

Days ahead of the U.N.’s global negotiations on climate change, China and other developing countries said trade restrictions should be part of the talks.

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Tuesday Briefing: Americans brace for Election Day

Plus, remembering Quincy Jones.

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Sydney to Become Seventh World Major Marathon in 2025

The Sydney Marathon has joined the ranks of New York, Boston, Chicago, London, Berlin and Tokyo, receiving a designation reserved for the most elite races in the world.

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Israeli Strikes Damage a Major Hospital in Northern Gaza, Officials Say

Patients and medical staff were wounded at Kamal Adwan Hospital, one of the few in northern Gaza still providing limited medical care, the health ministry and the hospital’s chief said.

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U.S. Looking Into Reports of American's Detention in Iran

The State Department declined to name the person, but an Iranian-American journalist is said to be imprisoned.

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Iran Tells Region 'Strong and Complex' Attack Coming on Israel

Tehran has warned diplomats that it is planning to use more powerful warheads and other weapons.

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Monday Briefing: The Final Set of Times/Siena Election Polls

Plus, using generative A.I. to take a “decision holiday.”

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An Iranian American Was Arrested in Iran, U.S. Confirms

Rights groups said that Reza Valizadeh, an Iranian-American journalist, was recently arrested in Iran, although the State Department did not confirm that he was the person detained.

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China Faces Dilemma With North Korean Troops Pouring Into Russia

As thousands of North Korean troops deploy to Russia for use in its war with Ukraine, China is left particularly uncomfortable by the swift militarization of ties between Pyongyang and Moscow.

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Israel Says Commandos Capture Hezbollah Operative in Rare Raid by Sea

The abduction involved Israel’s version of the Navy SEALs working deep in Lebanese territory.

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Spain's Flash Flood Victims Caught in 'Worst Natural Catastrophe'

Lack of antibiotics, baby food, basic items plague residents in parts of Valencia region after deadly disaster.

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Israel Says Elite Naval Commandos Abducted Hezbollah Operative

It appeared to be the deepest Israeli operation by sea and ground inside Lebanon during the current war.

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China's Once-Unwanted Daughters Have Grown Up---and Now They Shun Motherhood

Cast aside in favor of sons, some women say the trauma of the one-child policy shattered their sense of family.

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Canadian Police Say They Dismantled Country’s Largest Drug Lab

Federal officers in British Columbia seized drugs and chemical precursors that could produce about 96 million opioid doses, the authorities said.

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How a Year of Rain Fell on Parts of Spain in Eight Hours

The region is no stranger to storms like those that caused this week’s deluges. But global warming helps them pack a bigger punch, scientists said.

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All Trick, No Treat: Dublin Crowds Turn Up for Halloween Parade That Wasn’t

The scariest thing this Halloween? In one city, it was the power of a phony online event listing.

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In Shanghai, Halloween Passes Quietly a Year After Boisterous Celebrations

Authorities tightened security in an apparent attempt at avoiding howls of defiance.

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Friday Briefing: The Global Stakes of the U.S. Election

Plus, Japan's passion for the World Series.

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Iranian Officials Signal Response to Israeli Strikes, Threatening Retaliation

It was unclear how or when Iran plans to respond, and some officials said the rhetoric could be bluster. Iranian officials had downplayed the damage of Israel’s last attack.

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Germany Shuts 3 Iranian Consulates Over Execution of German-Iranian

The rare step of closing the consulates reflected German protests over the execution of Jamshid Sharmahd, an outspoken opponent of the Iranian regime.

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Two Black Holes are Giving the Cosmos a Fright

The ghosts of stars are up to their usual mischief.

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Taiwan Discovers Challenge of Building a Satellite Network Without Elon Musk

SpaceX’s network hasn’t cracked the market on an island where self-sufficiency is a matter of survival.

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Grupo Simec Steel-Plant Explosion Leaves at Least 12 Workers Dead in Mexico

An explosion and fire at a steel plant operated by Grupo Simec in central Mexico left at least 12 workers dead and another injured.

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U.S. Says It Killed Islamic State Militants in Syria

Airstrikes on Monday targeted people who the military said were senior leaders of the group, which has sharply stepped up its attacks in Iraq and Syria.

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Trump Family Members and Biden Aides Among China Hack Targets

Phones used by Jared Kushner and Eric Trump were among those that hackers sought access to as part of a counterintelligence effort carried out by a hacking group associated with China.

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Parts of Spain Get a Month’s Worth of Rain in a Day

The deluge flooded streets, breached rivers and destroyed crops along the Mediterranean coast. There could be more rain still to come.

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In Botswana’s Election, Diamond Profits Are a Defining Issue

The party that has governed the country since 1966 could lose power as the economy struggles from a slump in demand for diamonds, which made Botswana an African success story.

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British Labour Lawmaker Suspended After Punches Thrown

Video that emerged over the weekend appeared to show Mike Amesbury, a Labour party lawmaker, hitting a man in the face and then repeatedly landing more body blows.

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Israel’s Knesset to Consider Bills on Conscription, UNRWA and More: What to Know

Israel’s Knesset opened its winter session on Monday against a backdrop of war in Gaza and Lebanon and with some contentious matters on the agenda.

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Gérard Depardieu’s Sexual Assault Trial Is Postponed Until March

The French movie star’s lawyer said poor health kept his client from court on Monday.

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Measured Comments From Israel and Iran on New Round of Strikes

Israel’s prime minister said Israeli airstrikes on Iran had achieved their goals, and Iranian officials did not threaten retaliation.

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Monday Briefing: A Majority of U.S. Voters Say Democracy is Under Threat

Plus, a long-lost Chopin waltz.

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Israeli Strikes on Iran Expose Gap in Prowess Between Two Arch Foes

Recent conflict pits Iran and Israel in a direct, long-distance war—and Israel has the upper hand.

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Israeli Strike in Northern Gaza Killed and Injured Dozens of People, Gazan Officials Say

Israel began a military offensive in the northern part of the enclave several weeks ago, targeting what it said was a regrouped Hamas presence in the area.

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What We Know About Israel’s Strikes On Iran

After military-on-military attacks, will Israel and Iran be able to contain their conflict? Maria Abi-Habib, an investigative correspondent for The New York Times, looks at an unprecedented new chapter in the Middle East.

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How Israel Pulled Off Its Largest-Ever Strike on Its Nemesis Iran

The attack unfolded in waves, striking missile-manufacturing and surface-to-air missile-defense sites, but steering clear of oil and nuclear facilities that Iran had warned would prompt a retaliation.

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Why Are North Korean Troops in Russia?

Over the last month, North Korea’s role aiding Russia in its war in Ukraine has significantly escalated. U.S. officials reported that North Korean soldiers are already operating in the Kursk region in western Russia, where Ukrainian forces are staging a counteroffensive. Michael Shear, a White House correspondent for The New York Times, explains what the deeping relationship between Russia and North Korea means for the war in Ukraine and the world.

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U.K. Man Who Posed as a Girl to Extort Teens Online Gets 20 Years in Prison

The Northern Ireland resident sought explicit images from thousands of girls he had groomed and blackmailed, leading to the death of a 12-year-old girl in the United States.

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U.N. Warns of ‘Atrocity Crimes’ in Gaza, and Jordan Accuses Israel of ‘Ethnic Cleansing’

Jordan’s foreign minister, Ayman Safadi, appearing with Secretary of State Antony Blinken, said that Israel was conducting “ethnic cleansing” in Gaza.

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U.S. Says North Korean Troops Heading to Russia's Kursk Region

The Biden administration believes that some North Korean troops are on their way to the Kursk region to help Russia fend off Ukrainian forces who mounted an offensive there in August, according to a U.S. official.  

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Has Hezbollah Been Weakened by Israel’s Recent Attacks?

Despite losing leaders and weapons stockpiles, the militant group remains resilient, experts say.

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Russia Provided Targeting Data for Houthi Assault on Global Shipping

Moscow’s assistance in Iran-backed militant attacks that are disrupting trade show how the Kremlin is seeking to tie up the U.S. in the Middle East.

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Michael Jackson, British General Who Disobeyed U.S. Superior, Dies at 80

Labeled “the Prince of Darkness,” he refused to follow an order by NATO’s commander during the Balkans war, saying, “It’s not worth starting World War III.”

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China May Chafe as North Korea Sends Soldiers to Fight Ukraine

North Korea’s decision to dispatch troops to help Russia subdue Ukraine may put another Kremlin ally, China, in a tough spot diplomatically.

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U.S. Says North Korean Troops Are in Russia and Might Be Used in Ukraine War

U.S. officials say they are still weighing a response as Moscow becomes more reliant on foreign assistance.

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Russia Could Stoke Unrest After U.S. Election, Officials Say

Foreign powers including Russia and Iran could move quickly right after the vote to undermine the democratic process, intelligence agencies warn.

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Seven People Planned to Carry Out Assassinations in Israel on Behalf of Iran

The suspects planned to assassinate two people, a senior Israeli scientist and the mayor of a large Israeli city, authorities said.

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What Is Al-Qard al-Hasan, the Hezbollah-Linked Finance Group Targeted by Israel?

The de facto bank is the largest microcredit organization in a country where the traditional banking sector is in shambles.

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Israel Targets Hezbollah's Political Base With Strikes on Lebanese Bank

After eliminating senior military leaders and weapons, Israel is hitting the group’s finances and role in serving Shiites.

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Israel Expands Lebanon Campaign With Strikes on Banks It Links to Hezbollah

Its air force hit branches of Al-Qard Al-Hassan, a U.S.-sanctioned bank that the Israeli military says is central to Hezbollah’s economic functioning.

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Dozens Killed or Missing After Israeli Airstrike in Northern Gaza, Officials Say

The Israeli military renewed an offensive there earlier this month, saying it was trying to eliminate a regrouped Hamas presence in the area.

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U.S. Investigating Intelligence Leak About Israel's Plans for Attacking Iran

Two highly classified reports about Israel’s preparations for striking Iran were posted online by a pro-Iran site.

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U.S. Defense Secretary Urges Israel to Scale Back Attacks in Beirut Area

Lloyd J. Austin lamented that civilian casualties during Israel’s war in Lebanon are “far too high.”

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Tensions Spike in Mozambique After Killing of 2 Political Activists

Leading supporters of the top opposition presidential candidate, Venâncio Mondlane, were fatally shot in their car following an election marred by allegations of fraud.

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A Battered HamasCharts PathWithout Its Chief Strategist

After Yahya Sinwar’s death, the Palestinian militant group must craft a new blueprint in its war with Israel.

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Italian Judges Strike Down Request to Hold Migrants in Albania

The ruling was a major blow to the conservative government’s plan to have asylum claims heard in Albania instead of Italy.

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Sinwar’s Death Embodies Israel’s Long Quest for Deterrence

Israel’s killing of the Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar is the latest expression of Israel’s belief that regional acceptance will be achieved only through strength.

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‘A New Day’ at the Supreme Court? Justices Decline to Block an E.P.A. Rule.

The court’s decision was the third recent victory for regulators.

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A Look at Hamas’s Leadership Following Sinwar’s Death

The militant group has long been targeted by Israel.

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More Forests Are on Fire, a Big Risk in Climate Change Fight

Carbon emissions from forest fires increased more than 60 percent globally over the past two decades, according to a new study.

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A Top Chess Player Is Disqualified After a Phone Is Found in a Bathroom Stall

Kirill Shevchenko, a grandmaster who represents Romania, has been accused of getting assistance from a computer in the middle of games.

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Plastics Are Turning Up in Dolphin Breath

Scientists studying bottlenose dolphins found polyester and other plastics in the breath of every animal they tested.

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Israel Tells U.S. It Won’t Hit Iran’s Oil or Nuclear Sites in Next Attack, Officials Say

Instead, Israel has agreed to focus its next attack on military targets in Iran, the officials said.

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In the Northern Gaza Town of Jabaliya, Some Residents Cannot Heed Israel’s Evacuation Orders

Amna Soliman says she can’t leave her mother, who is in a wheelchair, so she stays, despite heavy fighting and repeated warnings to leave.

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Tuesday Briefing: India Accused of Homicide and Extortion

Plus, an artist sues to reclaim his work.

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Survivors of Al Aqsa Hospital Fire in Gaza Say They Are Living a ‘Recurring Nightmare’

Scores of families sheltering outside Al Aqsa Martyrs Hospital say they have survived a string of Israeli strikes on the compound and feel trapped with nowhere to go.

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U.S. Sends the THAAD Missile Defense System to Israel: What to Know

It can intercept missiles above earth’s atmosphere, and is being deployed to defend against Iranian attacks.

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Worldwide Efforts to Reverse the Baby Shortage Are Falling Flat

Subsidized minivans, no income taxes: Countries have rolled out a range of benefits to encourage bigger families, with no luck.

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China Launches Sea and Air Drills Around Taiwan

Military exercises come days after speech from Taiwan’s president reaffirming the island’s sovereignty.

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Just Over the Border from Israel, a Hezbollah Cache of Explosives and Mines

Israel’s military showed journalists parts of what it said was Hezbollah’s deeply entrenched military infrastructure across the border in southern Lebanon.

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Monday Briefing: The U.S. to Deploy Troops to Israel

Plus, 200,000 stories of Modern Love.

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China's Deflationary Streak Extends Through September

Consumer price inflation was slower compared with previous month, the National Bureau of Statistics said.

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Boot Found at Everest Could Be From Sandy Irvine, Who Vanished 100 Years Ago

When Sandy Irvine went on a pioneering expedition to Mount Everest’s summit in 1924, he and his partner vanished. The recent discovery may shed light on the ill-fated adventure.

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Former Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond Dies at 69

The political leader championed Scottish independence from the United Kingdom for decades.

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Israel Says Documents Found in Gaza Show Hamas's Attack Planning, Iran Ties

Letters and meeting minutes shared by Israel’s military appear to show Hamas seeking funding from Tehran and trying to win support from Hezbollah.

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Nobel Peace Prize Is Awarded to Nihon Hidankyo For Its Efforts to Rid of Nuclear Weapons

Toshiyuki Mimaki, the chairman of Nihon Hidankyo, which was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, said his foremost wish was to “please abolish nuclear weapons while we are alive.”

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U.S. Tightens Oil Sanctions on Iran as It Seeks to Contain Israeli Attack

The White House is trying to persuade Israel not to carry out military strikes against Iran’s oil infrastructure or nuclear sites.

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Lebanon’s Leader Calls for U.N. Resolution on an ‘Immediate’ Cease-Fire

It was the latest attempt by Najib Mikati’s embattled government to bring an end to the violence that has killed thousands and displaced nearly one million.

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France's Crippled Finances Strain Macron's New Government

At the heart of France’s recent political tumult lies a deep well of discontent over President Emmanuel Macron’s handling of the national purse strings.

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Who Are UNIFIL Peacekeepers at Lebanon-Israel Border?

Established to maintain peace in southern Lebanon, the UNIFIL forces have been increasingly caught in the middle of the Israeli-Hezbollah war.

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Conditions in Northern Gaza Worsen Amid Israeli Military Strike

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Democracy Struggles in an Era of Mistrust and Upheaval

The Athens Democracy Forum last week explored the world’s schisms in the face of threats from technology and shifts in the world order.

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Man Charged for South Africa Mass Shooting that Killed 18 People

The killings of 18 members of one family assembled for a gathering last month are among an increasing number of mass shootings in South Africa.

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Prime Minister Viktor Orban of Hungary Gets a Hostile Serenade in Strasbourg

Some European Parliament members sang “Bella Ciao,” a song associated with antifascism, for Prime Minister Viktor Orban of Hungary until ordered to stop.

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Netanyahu Says Israel Killed Nasrallah’s Replacement and ‘the Replacement of the Replacement’

Hashem Safieddine had been expected to succeed Hassan Nasrallah, his cousin. It was not immediately clear who “the replacement of the replacement” was.

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What We Know About the Israeli Forces Fighting in Lebanon

The Israeli military has sent troops from four divisions across the border into Lebanon, but has not publicly disclosed how many.

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France’s Government Survives a No-Confidence Vote

The outcome was not a surprise, but signals a treacherous road ahead for the country’s divided legislature.

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New York Marks the Oct. 7 Anniversary With Vigils and Pro-Palestinian Protests

New York is home to the largest Jewish community outside Israel, nearly 1 million in the city, and also has about 6,825 residents who identify as Palestinian,

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Why Israel’s Hostage Families Are Turning on Their Government

Family members of hostages held in Gaza are escalating their tactics to push for a cease-fire deal. They say the government is dragging out the war in Gaza for political reasons, and putting their family members’ lives at risk.

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Inside Mexico's New Plan to Take On Cartel Violence

President Claudia Sheinbaum aims to “pacify the country” by targeting fentanyl smuggling and extortion during the first 100 days of her administration.

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Israel Steps Up Attacks in Gaza and Lebanon Ahead of Oct. 7 Anniversary

Israel appeared to label much of northern Gaza as an evacuation zone and in Lebanon, Israeli airstrikes targeted Hezbollah strongholds, as the region also braced for Israel to hit back at Iran.

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Monday Briefing: Reflecting on a Year of War

Plus, Paris Fashion Week’s closing fantasia.

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Pakistan Bans Protest Movement in Renewed Crackdown on Dissent

Analysts say the military is expanding its efforts to squash opposition.

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A Single Day Changed These Gazans' Lives Forever

Separated by closed borders, clutching invitations for canceled weddings, Palestinians entered a year of limbo that still has no end in sight.

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Israel Steps Up Attacks in Lebanon as Fighting Spreads

With the region on edge about a possible Israeli retaliatory strike on Iran, U.S. Central Command hit targets in Yemen and Israel ordered evacuations in Gaza.

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Macron Calls for Halting Weapons to Israel for Gaza Conflict

The French leader’s comments drew the condemnation of Israel’s prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, and reflected the growing international concern over Israel’s expanding conflicts in the region.

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Iran’s Foreign Minister Conveys Support for Joint Cease-Fire in Lebanon and Gaza

Iran’s top diplomat appeared eager to convey Iran’s readiness to support a joint cease-fire in Lebanon and in Gaza — even as Iran’s supreme leader at home expressed readiness to fight Israel.

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Russia and Syria Silent on Reported Strike Near Russian Base in Syria

A weapons facility near a Russian air base in a coastal Syrian city was destroyed on Thursday, according to a monitoring group.

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Iranian Missiles Overwhelmed Israeli Defenses at Some Sites, Analysts Say

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What to Know About the Marburg Virus Disease Outbreak

In Rwanda, 11 deaths have been reported from this rare but deadly disease. Two people tested negative in Germany this week.

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The S.S. United States May Soon Find New Life on the Florida Seafloor

The S.S. United States, one of the fastest ships to ever cross the Atlantic Ocean, may be sunk off the coast and turned into a habitat to marine life as the world’s largest artificial reef.

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Oil Price Jumps After Biden Says ‘Discussing’ Potential Israeli Strike on Iranian Facilities

The president was asked about a potential strike on the oil infrastructure of Iran, which accounts for about 2 percent of the world’s supply.

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A Survivor of Clerical Sex Abuse Tells His Story at the Vatican

As a child, Laurence Gien was abused by a priest in South Africa. Decades later, he became the first survivor to recount his pain at the Basilica in front of Pope Francis and dozens of cardinals and bishops.

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After Missiles, Israel May Be Ready to Risk All-Out War With Iran

Israel seems ready to respond in a much more forceful and public way with Iran after Tehran launched its second massive missile attack on Israel this year, analysts and officials say.

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France’s Prime Minister Urges a Divided Parliament to Give Him a Chance

Michel Barnier vowed to slash spending and temporarily raise some taxes, but his plan must contend with three bitterly opposed political blocs and an aversion in France to working across party lines.

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Israel Has Destroyed Half of Hezbollah’s Arsenal, U.S. and Israeli Officials Say

The Lebanese militia is seeking more weapons from Iran, the officials said. It has yet to fire large barrages at Israel, and its top ranks have been crippled by Israeli strikes.

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Why Helene Was So Destructive in Florida, the Carolinas and Appalachia

Hurricanes typically weaken over land. But if the ground is already wet from earlier rains, storms can receive an extra jolt that keeps them churning.

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Dozens Feared Dead After Migrant Boat Sinks Off Canary Islands

At least nine people are known to have died in a sinking off the Canary Islands and 48 more are missing, the latest disaster on the perilous Atlantic crossing from West Africa.

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Gideon Saar Joins Netanyahu Coalition

The addition of Gideon Saar to Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition strengthens the prime minister’s political position.

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Israel Strikes the Houthis, an Iranian Ally, in Yemen

The strike on power stations and a seaport, which killed four people, was the second known time that Israel has retaliated against the militant group’s attacks by striking in Yemen.

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Far-Right Freedom Party Wins Historic Support in Austria

The election result reflects a trend across Europe, where an influx of migrants has led to political fragmentation in some countries.

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Here’s Who Remains in Hezbollah’s Leadership

Israel has recently killed several commanders of the Lebanese militia, including its longtime leader, Hassan Nasrallah.

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Canadian Grain Terminal Workers Reach Tentative Deal Ending Strike

The work stoppage affected six terminals at Port of Vancouver that are critical for exports of canola, wheat, barley and other grains from Canada’s prairies.

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Antônio Delfim Netto, Brazilian Economic Czar, Dies at 96

He was credited for the high-growth economy during the early years of Brazil’s long military dictatorship. But critics said his policies brought only short-lived gains.

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Can Hezbollah Recover From the Death of Its Most Commanding Leader?

Hassan Nasrallah’s killing raises questions about whether the group can strike back at Israel. But U.S. officials say it’s too soon to count the group out.

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Israeli Strikes Targeting Hezbollah Shake Neighborhood Near Beirut

Residents described a scene of flattened buildings and destroyed vehicles after Israel unleashed strikes targeting Hezbollah’s leader outside the Lebanese capital.

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Zelensky Finds Ukraine’s Fortunes Ties to the U.S. Election

A whirlwind week of top-level meetings failed to alleviate concerns in Kyiv that a Trump presidency could lead to a dramatic shift in American policy.

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Netanyahu Defiant as World Leaders Press for Israeli-Hezbollah Truce

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel vowed to keep striking the Lebanese militants, who began launching rockets across the border almost a year ago in support of their Hamas allies in Gaza.

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The Global Threat of Antibiotic Resistance

International health experts have begun to shift their focus to try to provide access to basic drugs in countries where preventable deaths from infections occur too frequently.

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U.S. 'Unimpressed' With Ukraine's Victory Plan Ahead of Biden-Zelensky Meeting

The Biden administration is concerned that the Ukrainian leader’s plan is little more than a repackaged request for more weapons and the lifting of restrictions on long-range missiles, U.S. officials said. 

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In Switzerland, Reported Use of Suicide Capsule Inflames Debate

The Swiss police said they had detained “several individuals” after a 64-year-old American woman reportedly died by suicide using the controversial device.

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Commerzbank CEO to Step Down, Finance Chief Bettina Orlopp Named Successor

The changes come as the German bank continues a battle with UniCredit over its future.

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Zelensky Addresses the Security Council, Calling for Attention to Stay on Ukraine

“Russia can only be forced into peace.” President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine urged the Council members to sustain their backing for his country’s resistance to Russia’s full-scale invasion.

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U.K.’s Starmer Sprinkles Kamala Harris-style ‘Joy’ Into Conference Speech

After a somewhat bumpy start to his premiership, Keir Starmer tried to reclaim the narrative, acknowledging voters’ desire for hope and promising change was on the way.

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A South Korean Olympian Gets to Play an Assassin, but Some Before Her Have Flopped

Olympians who tried the movies, especially in the 1980s, often fared poorly.

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As U.N. Meets, Pressure Mounts on Biden to Loosen Up on Arms for Ukraine

Finland’s president and NATO’s departing secretary general are urging Mr. Biden to allow Ukraine to use weapons to hit bases deeper inside Russia.

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The Sports Star and Tabloid Fixture Staring Down Pakistan's Army

From jail, former Prime Minister Imran Khan still makes decisions big and small for the party he built. He tells the Journal he’s battling for democracy.

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Russia and U.S. Religious Conservatives See Common Foe in Africa: Gay Rights

Unlikely coalition provides moral support for local activists pushing laws criminalizing homosexuality; death penalty in Uganda.

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Israel and Hezbollah Threaten to Hit Harder, Raising Fears of All-Out War

A leader of the Iranian-backed militia said its latest barrage was “just the beginning,” and an Israeli military official said, “Our strikes will intensify.”

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Kenya Haiti peacekeeping

The trip by President William Ruto of Kenya came against a bleak backdrop in Haiti, where gangs operate with impunity and the Kenyan peacekeepers remain largely out of sight.

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France's New Prime Minister Forms His Government, Shifting Rightward

The new cabinet remains largely dominated by ministers from the ranks of President Emmanuel Macron despite his party’s heavy losses in recent parliamentary elections.

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Macron Appoints Cabinet as He Seeks to Move France Out of Political Impasse

The government still faces two challenges in the coming weeks: the risk of a no-confidence vote and a tight budget deadline.

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U.S. Soldier Pleads Guilty to Desertion After Fleeing Into North Korea

Pvt. Travis King on Friday pleaded guilty before a military judge to desertion, among other charges, after he made an unauthorized crossing into North Korea in 2023.

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What is the Radwan force, the Elite Hezbollah Unit Linked to Ibrahim Aqeel?

The Israeli military considers the force a major threat to its northern border and has portrayed Aqeel, whom it claimed to have killed on Friday, as its de facto commander.

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Remembering Toto Schillaci and a Summer That Changed Soccer

For one month in 1990, Schillaci was the most beloved player in Italy, and one of the most famous players in the world.

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The Netherlands Returns Hundreds of Cultural Artifacts to Indonesia

The repatriation, the second of its kind by the Dutch, shows a working model for returning looted treasures from Europe to former colonies around the world.

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Israeli Soldiers Throw Three Seemingly Lifeless Palestinians Off a Roof

Several videos have emerged of the gruesome scene, but it remains unclear if the three were alive or dead at the time.

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Interest Rates Fall, but Central Banks Are No Longer in Lock Step

Officials in some countries started cutting rates last year, but others, including those in Europe and the United States, have taken a more cautious approach.

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Wireless Device Explosions Are Latest High-Profile Attack Attributed to Israel.

Israel is believed to have conducted a series of clandestine attacks on adversaries linked to Iran in recent years, sometimes using highly innovative tactics.

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What Is Hezbollah, the Militant Group Based in Lebanon?

A series of attacks on wireless devices has drawn attention to the Iran-backed militia. Here’s what to know about the militant group.

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Wednesday Briefing: Exploding Pagers Kill at Least 9 in Lebanon

Plus, China’s “silver economy.”

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U.S. Steel C.E.O. Says Nippon Deal Will Strengthen National Security

David Burritt expressed confidence that the sale of the American manufacturer to a Japanese owner would close “on its merits” despite bipartisan backlash.

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With Sandbags and Team Spirit, a Polish City Fought Off a Flood

Thousands of residents of Nysa, in southern Poland, formed a human chain overnight to pass each other sandbags, building a wall along a river embankment to keep the raging waters at bay.

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Tuesday Briefing: Suspect is Charged in Apparent Trump Shooting Attempt

Plus, why you should binge “Shogun.”

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EU Tech Enforcer and Musk Antagonist Thierry Breton Quits

His resignation prompted celebration from social-media platform X but is unlikely to deter the EU from its big-tech enforcement agenda.

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U.S. Warns Israel Against Escalating Fight With Hezbollah

Israel’s defense minister says only military action can bring Israelis back to their homes on the Lebanese border.

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Thierry Breton, Top E.U. Commissioner, Resigns, Citing ‘Questionable Governance’

The surprise resignation of Thierry Breton came after he accused Ursula von der Leyen, president of the European Commission, of pressuring France to nominate another candidate instead of him for commissioner.

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Authorities Say Trump Is Safe After Gun Shots Nearby

The former president was in Florida when the shooting occurred.

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Republicans Planned to Campaign on the Economy. Trump and Vance Are Talking About Cats and Taylor Swift.

The GOP running mates defend unfounded pet-eating rumors and criticize the pop star who endorsed Harris.

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Three Hostages Were Likely Killed in November by Israeli Strike, I.D.F. Says

An inquiry into the deaths of three Israeli hostages determined that they probably died as a result of a military airstrike targeting a Hamas commander.

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The Fanatic Amateur Investors Behind Palantir

Neither a consumer brand nor a meme stock, Palantir Technologies has developed a fervid following among amateur investors—and it is joining the S&P 500 stock index later this month.

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The earth vibrated for 9 days last year. We finally know why.

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Paris Throws a Final Olympics Bash

Tens of thousands cheered, clapped, danced and sang to celebrate French athletes and to relive, one last time, the Games that uplifted a nation.

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BMO Eyes Faster Bank of Canada Rate Cuts

BMO Capital Markets has made major revisions to its interest-rate outlook for Canada, and expects the Bank of Canada to deliver seven-straight, quarter-point cuts.

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Fiction: 'Small Rain' by Garth Greenwell

Plus Tony Tulathimutte’s “Rejection” and Paolo Iacovelli’s “The King of Video Poker.”

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Israeli Commandos Carried Out Raid on Secret Weapons Site in Syria

The missile production facility was destroyed in the attack, according to Western officials. Syrian state media reported that 18 people were killed in the strike.

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Will I Have to Vote for Donald Trump?

I’ve left the Democratic Party, but I don’t like the alternative. Here’s how Harris can win me over.

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Campbell Soup to Seek Name Change, Sets Growth Targets

The food company plans to change its name to The Campbell’s Co. and said it expects long-term organic net sales growth of 2% to 3%.

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Pakistani Police Arrest Lawmakers Allied With Imran Khan

In an overnight raid on the Parliament, police arrested at least 10 members of Khan’s party, deepening the political battle between the imprisoned ex-leader and the country’s powerful military.

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2,000-Pound Bombs Likely Used in Mawasi Strike

The large size of the two craters left in the aftermath of the attack suggest that Israel used the powerful bombs, according to experts and a New York Times analysis.

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An American Sovereign Wealth Fund? Easier Said Than Done.

Creating a U.S. investment fund to compete against those in China and the Middle East could create more problems than it would solve.

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Comex Gold, Silver Settle Higher

Gold settled 0.3% higher and silver rose 1.7%, with both metals up three of the past four sessions.

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Germany to Tighten Border Controls as Anti-Immigrant Parties Gain Votes

The government said it would expand patrols as part of a ‘hard line’ on illegal migration following two deadly stabbings by rejected asylum-seekers and a surge in support for the far right.

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Palestinian Militants in the West Bank Flex New Capabilities

The increased Palestinian attacks, coupled with the expansion of Israeli military raids and increased settler violence, have created a spiral of violence that analysts say is set to worsen.

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Notable & Quotable: Campaign Endorsement

‘The nimble Obama campaign is out with an ad playing up Vice President Cheney’s remarks.’

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Fugitive Televangelist Wanted by F.B.I. Is Caught in the Philippines

Weeks of tense standoff in the Philippines have ended in the capture of a pastor accused of leading an international ring of sex abuse and trafficking of young women and girls.

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Why Trump's Conviction Can't Stand

It rests on an intent to violate a state law that is pre-empted by the Federal Election Campaign Act.

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Brazilians Take to Streets to Protest Ban on Elon Musk's X

Tens of thousands of supporters of Brazil’s former President Jair Bolsonaro rallied in the heart of São Paulo Saturday to protest the Supreme Court’s ban on Elon Musk’s X platform.

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Pope Tours Asia, Georgia School Shooting: Photos of the Week

Ohtani bobblehead, New York Fashion Week, and more images from around the world, selected by The Wall Street Journal photo editors.

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Family of American Slain in the West Bank Demands an Independent Probe

With witnesses and Palestinian officials accusing Israeli soldiers of firing the fatal shots, “an Israeli investigation is not adequate,” the family said in a statement.

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How to Make the Ideal Bed in Every Season

Want to lay your head down in comfort and style, all year-round? We polled design experts for their best bedding strategies—don’t sleep on these tips.

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An Economic October Surprise Could Roil the 2024 Election

Possibilities include a U.S. financial panic, a Chinese recession, and a political crisis across the Atlantic.

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Surprising New Research Links Infant Mortality to Crashing Bat Populations

Without bats to eat insects, farmers turned to more pesticides, a study found. That appears to have increased infant deaths.

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A $70 Million Teardown Smashes Fort Lauderdale's Home Price Record

The buyer plans to demolish the newly renovated home and a builder a smaller house in its place.

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4 Takeaways From the U.K. Grenfell Tower Fire Report

An extensive public inquiry found that the causes of the Grenfell Tower tragedy stretched back decades, and that the deaths of 72 people were avoidable.

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Landon Y. Jones, Who Popularized the Term 'Baby Boomers,' Dies at 80

With his book ‘Great Expectations,’ he launched a generational shorthand. Later, as the top editor of People magazine, he helped create the celebrity-industrial complex.

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Maduro Declares Christmas in October in Venezuela

With the nation’s democracy in shambles, President Nicolás Maduro tries to inject some holiday cheer.

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U.S. Seized an Airplane Owned by Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro

The Biden administration said the airplane had been illegally exported for Mr. Maduro. U.S. officials accuse him of undermining the results of a presidential election he lost.

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Across the Aisle (Tuesday Crossword, September 3)

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Order to Block Elon Musk’s X in Brazil Is Upheld

Mr. Musk has criticized the blackout of the social network in Brazil as a campaign by a single, crusading justice. On Monday, four other justices affirmed the ruling.

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Hamas Executes Six Hostages, Including an American

It murders them in Rafah, where Biden and Harris delayed Israel’s entry with threats and by withholding weapons.

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Judges Say You Can't Build That

Two case studies in why the U.S. desperately needs permitting reform.

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Helicopter Crash Near Volcano in Russia’s Far East Kills at Least 17

The helicopter was flying tourists in Russia’s Kamchatka region. No survivors were expected among the 22 people on board, state news agencies said.

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Israel Says It Has Recovered More Bodies in Gaza

The Israeli military asked the public not to speculate, but many Israelis assumed the announcement referred to dead hostages. The news amplified calls for a cease-fire and hostage-release deal.

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Israel Says It Has Recovered More Bodies in Gaza

The Israeli military asked the public not to speculate, but many Israelis assumed the announcement referred to dead hostages. The news amplified calls for a cease-fire and hostage-release deal.

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Eiffel Tower Will Keep Olympic Rings Permanently, Mayor Says

“I want the two to remain married,” Mayor Anne Hidalgo of Paris said in a newspaper interview.

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Hvaldimir the ‘Spy’ Whale Is Found Dead in Norwegian Waters

The beluga whale, who was first spotted in 2019 wearing what looked like a camera harness, was seen floating in Norwegian waters on Saturday.

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18 Books We Read This Week

The life and death of political parties, Antietam’s legacy, the return of Jackson Brodie and more.

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Why Oil Prices Remain Subdued

Despite war in the Middle East and political turmoil in Libya, investors are focusing on what look like ample global supplies.

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100-Plus Tons of Dead Fish Swamp a Greece Port

The mass deaths of the fish were most likely caused by climate change. The vacation area and its businesses have been suffering since.

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Weaver Bird Nests in Africa Appear to Reflect Local Styles and Traditions

Sparrow weavers in Africa appear to learn distinct building styles that reflect group traditions, research shows. It raises intriguing questions about avian intelligence.

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Inside U.S. Efforts to Avert War Among Iran, Israel and Hezbollah

A bigger disaster may have been avoided, even as the region continues to teeter on the brink of wider war.

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No Vaccines, Tests or Treatments: Congo Lacks Tools to Confront Mpox

The country at the center of a global health emergency is struggling even to diagnose cases and provide basic care.

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Oil Tanker Attacked by Houthis Is at Risk of Leaking in Red Sea

The Sounion is carrying a million barrels of oil, and a U.N. group warns that a spill could devastate the coasts of Red Sea countries.

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Seattle-Tacoma Airport Deals With Delays Five Days After Detecting Cyberattack

Airlines sharing common technology from the Port of Seattle are hardest hit, leading to late flights and baggage problems.

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Hamas Took More Than 200 Hostages From Israel. Here's What We Know.

Israel says 103 hostages abducted on Oct. 7 remain in captivity, including the bodies of at least 34.

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Fed Rate Cuts Are Coming, but Investors Disagree on the Path Forward

Markets might be running ahead of themselves by pricing aggressive Federal Reserve interest-rate cuts this year.

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Off Spain’s Coast, Orcas Ram a Sailboat

A pod of orcas damaged a boat and left its two-person crew stranded. It was the latest in a string of attacks that research suggests could be used for hunting practice.

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Democrats' Deception May Win the Presidential Election Again

If voters believe the chants of ‘USA! USA!’ they’re in for another four years of far-left governance.

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Italy Opens Investigation Into Captain of Sunken Yacht’s Conduct

The investigation does not necessarily imply that formal charges will follow against the captain, James Cutfield.

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Housing Is the Sleeper Issue of the 2024 Campaign

Harris promises to double down on Biden policies that have made it more expensive to buy a home.

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Kamala Harris's 'Joyful' War on Entrepreneurs

When Democrats talk about boosting the middle class, what they mean is government employees.

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Canadian Panel Backs Government Order Resuming Freight Rail Operations, Imposing Binding Arbitration

Thousands of Canadian Pacific Kansas City and Canadian National Railway employees will return to work, but union plans to appeal the decision.

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There’s a new $27 billion CEO. He might actually be worth it.

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Lucie Castets Wants to Be France’s Prime Minister but Needs Emmanuel Macron’s Backing

Lucie Castets, a relatively obscure bureaucrat, is the left’s choice to be prime minister. Just one person stands in her way: the president.

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The FDA Approved New Covid Vaccines. Should You Get One?

Public health officials say everyone, but especially older people, should get them.

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The Morning Risk Report

Lawyer in yacht tragedy built star career with unassuming style. And, TD Bank sets aside $2.6 billion for possible U.S. anti-money laundering penalties.

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Many Climate Policies Struggle to Cut Emissions, Study Finds

The most effective ones tend to combine several emissions-cutting strategies, not a stand-alone approach, according to an examination of 1,500 policies globally.

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Labor Turmoil at Canada's Railroads Threatens to Whipsaw Businesses

Canadian National, CPKC said they would lock out unionized workers without a deal before midnight on Wednesday.

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New Study Re-Evaluates ‘Worst Case’ Scenario for Thwaites Glacier

Global warming is putting the continent’s ice at risk of destruction in many forms. But one especially calamitous scenario might be a less pressing concern, a new study found.

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Canada Inflation Cools to More Than Three-Year Low of 2.5%

A further cooling in Canadian inflation in July all but cements the case for another interest rate cut by the Bank of Canada in September and additional easing later in the year.

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Pakistan’s Internet Disruptions Stoke Fears of Government Surveillance

Disruptions have fueled claims from rights groups that the Pakistani authorities are introducing technology to surveil and control the country’s internet.

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Kamala Harris Tries to Forget Joe Biden

‘Now is the time to chart a new way forward,’ she said last week, obscuring her role in charting the old way.

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Palestinian Woman and Her 6 Children Are Killed in Israeli Strike, Family Says

A Palestinian teacher and all her children were killed in a strike in Deir al-Balah that the Israeli military said had targeted “a significant Islamic Jihad terrorist.”

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With Biden Gone, Delaware Could Flip

The First State was long a bellwether. It could be one again.

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The 600-Mile Race That Came Down to Just 4 Seconds

After eight grueling stages, Kasia Niewiadoma held on to win the women’s Tour de France by the smallest margin in the history of the men’s or women’s race.

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Elon Musk Closes X Operations in Brazil Over Fight With Judge

The billionaire said he would shutter his social network’s Brazil operations instead of complying with a Brazilian judge’s orders to suspend accounts.

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Trump Is Attracting Young Male Voters. Can Harris Change That?

For over 20 years, young voters have supported Democratic candidates. But WSJ polling from 2024 shows a growing number are supporting the Republican party, especially young men. WSJ’s Aaron Zitner explains why.

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Elon Musk's X to Close Operations in Brazil as Clash Over Content Escalates

Government threats about how it moderates its platform left the company “no choice,” Musk says.

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Protester Who Faced Off Against Police Becomes Bangladesh's 'Tank Man'

Many young people in Bangladesh see themselves in the 23-year-old English major whose fatal shooting in a protest was captured on video.

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Autry Stephens, Who Agreed to Sell His Oil Company for $26 Billion in February, Dies at 86

An “oilman’s oilman,” the frugal Texas driller was set to become one of the world’s richest men when he sold Endeavor Energy Resources earlier this year.

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The New Office Status Bag Is…Squishy?

Constructed of quilted cotton, canvas, even neoprene, these women’s carryalls are chic—and less than half the price of a typical hard leather designer bag.

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How Much Do You Spend on Wine in a Week? WSJ Readers and Our Wine Columnist Compare Receipts

Read on for a glimpse into the spending habits of oenophiles around the country and a breakdown of exactly what a wine columnist gets for her money.

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Argentina’s Former President Fernández Beat First Lady, Prosecutors Say

A domestic violence scandal has rocked Argentina since Alberto Fernández, the country’s former president, was accused of abusing his partner, Fabiola Yáñez. He has denied the allegations.

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Rapid Spread of Mpox in Africa Is Global Health Emergency, WHO Says

There have been more than 17,000 suspected Mpox infections across 13 African countries this year.

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W.H.O. Declares Global Emergency Over New Mpox Outbreak

The epidemic is concentrated in the Democratic Republic of Congo, but the virus has now appeared in a dozen other African countries.

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Bangladesh's Exporting Networks Are Slowly Returning to Normal

Shipping and logistics companies in Bangladesh are slowly restoring services to networks fractured during violent protests and political upheaval that rocked the country and its apparel exporting sector.

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Walz Dithered While Minneapolis Burned

Kamala Harris made an odd choice of running mate if she wanted to appear tough on crime.

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Kamala Harris Has Three Great Weeks Down, 12 to Go

The new nominee sprints to a lead. But there’s a long road ahead in the 2024 presidential race.

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Seven People Charged After Breaking Into Israeli Arms Company’s U.K. Site

Prosecutors argued in court that a group of pro-Palestinian activists who vandalized a site belonging to Elbit, an Israeli arms manufacturer, had committed offenses with a “terrorist connection.”

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Dog Days (Tuesday Crossword, August 13)

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Why Iran Has Waited to Retaliate Against Israel for Hamas Leader’s Killing

Tehran is under pressure to avenge the assassination of Ismail Haniyeh, but analysts said it is balancing multiple factors as it weighs a response.

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Mideast Peace, but on Whose Terms?

The Palestinians aspire to annihilate the state of Israel.

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Paris Bids Adieu to Olympic Games

The Olympics boosted spirits in the French capital and beyond—now it is back to reality.

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Jordan Chiles Lost Her Bronze Medal Over Four Seconds

An inquiry by Chiles’s coach led judges to adjust her score and give her a medal. A court ruled the inquiry came too late. Now, the I.O.C. wants her bronze back.

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U.S. Women's Soccer Team Completes Turnaround by Clinching Olympic Gold

With a 1-0 win over Brazil, the Americans were crowned Olympic champions for the first time in 12 years.

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The Olympics’ Toughest Act: Balancing Sports and Politics

The Olympics have long been a stage for political expression, for athletes who take the opportunity. Some do, while others choose to focus strictly on their sport.

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How U.S. Women Beat Brazil to Win Olympic Gold Medal

Mallory Swanson scored the winner in the 57th minute, neatly slotting home a shot from the left side off an assist from Korbin Albert.

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Travis Scott Released From Custody After Confrontation at a Paris Hotel

The star rapper had been accused on Friday of assaulting a security guard at a luxury hotel in Paris. No charges were filed against him, according to prosecutors.

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Walz's Climate Policies Could Leave the Midwest in the Dark

Minnesota isn’t alone in pursuing ‘net zero,’ leaving nowhere to go when solar and wind power fail.

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The Rise of Women's Sports Unlocks Unexpected Sponsorships

Unknown startups, female-focused companies and other brands with no prior dealings with sports are being named official sponsors of women’s leagues and teams.

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Should Soccer Make Space for Other Sports?

The saturation of soccer can be suffocating for the rest of the athletic landscape.

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The U.S. warned Iran that its government and economy could suffer a devastating blow if it were to mount a major attack against Israel

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Jake Paul Lends His Celebrity (Some of It) to Olympic Boxing

Paul, a social media influencer and boxer, usually promotes professional fighting. Now he’s in a partnership with U.S.A. Boxing, but his output in Paris has been minimal.

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The Business World's Favorite Laptop Has Barely Changed in 30 Years

Lenovo’s ThinkPad laptop has been dominating the enterprise market for years. The secret? Staying the same.

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As Biden’s Presidency Wanes, U.S. and Asian Nations Do a Delicate Dance

On an epic trip, Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken tried to reassure Asian leaders about American commitments. But China remains the enduring backyard behemoth.

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Venezuela’s Strongman Was Confident of Victory. Then Came the Shock.

Venezuela’s government believed its control of all levers of power would give the country’s authoritarian president an Election Day victory. A rebellion by its supporters undid the plan.

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Iran Executes Protester Reza Rasaei After Trial Condemned by Rights Groups

Weeks after Iran elected a reformist leader, the authorities executed Reza Rasaei, who was arrested during protests that swept the country in 2022.

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Court in Germany Fines Protester for ‘River to the Sea’ Chant

A judge said the phrase, used at a pro-Palestinian rally in Berlin days after the Oct. 7 attacks, “could only be understood as a denial of Israel’s right to exist.”

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E.P.A. Pulls From the Market a Weedkiller Harmful to Fetuses

The herbicide, used widely on crops including broccoli and onions, can cause low birth weight and impaired brain development, regulators said.

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'All That Glitters' Review: Gallery Grift

A fraudster’s house of cards begins to teeter. He has been borrowing money against art that isn’t his to maintain his lavish lifestyle.

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Bangladesh Protesters Swarm Sheikh Hasina’s Residence after Prime Minister Flees

Looters made off with furniture, bedding and potted plants

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Peter Benchley's 'Jaws' at 50

The novel, and the smash 1975 movie, was the first many Americans had heard of sharks.

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'Puerto Rico' Review: The History of an Island

Puerto Rican residents are U.S. citizens who can’t vote for president. Their island is neither a state nor a nation. Its history is full of ambiguities.

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Tropical Storm Debby Threatens South With Record-Setting Rain

Expected to make landfall as a hurricane, Debby promises dangerous storm surges, powerful winds and “catastrophic” floods.

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A weekend ride through Paris. Prizes for the first three finishers.

The Olympic road cycling events, open for all to watch, end in a sprint to the finish.

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Ukraine Claims Sinking of Russian Submarine in Missile Strike

Ukraine is stepping up deep strikes against Russian targets as Russian pressure mounts in the land war.

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Violent Protests Grip English Cities in Wake of Knife Attack at Dance Class

Tensions have grown in some communities across Britain since a stabbing in the northern town of Southport on Monday, while misinformation over the identity of the attacker has swirled online.

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Algerian Boxer at Center of Olympic Eligibility Fight Clinches Medal

Imane Khelif advanced to the semifinals, ensuring she will leave the Paris Games with at least a bronze medal.

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Principal-Based Trading in Advertising is On the Rise. Most Marketers Have No Clue What That Means.

Agencies that secure ad space for marketers are increasingly buying inventory and taking ownership of the media they then resell to those clients, versus buying it on behalf of that marketer as an agent. 

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Police Investigate Death Threats Against Olympics Opening Ceremony Director

Thomas Jolly said he had received a barrage of online harassment, after some people interpreted a section of the show as mocking a biblical scene.

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California's $20 Minimum Wage Costs Fast-Food Workers

Most operators (89%) have already been forced to reduce employees’ scheduled hours.

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I Don't Envy the Secret Service

There are no sparks when you succeed.

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Who Is Vadim Krasikov, the Russian Exchanged for a U.S. Reporter?

Vadim Krasikov was sentenced to life in prison in Germany for a brazen assassination in a downtown park in Berlin. Now he is free.

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How Golf and Physics Are Raising the Limits in Shot-Put

Ryan Crouser, an American, has combined radar technology borrowed from golf and an innovative technique to take aim at his third straight Olympic gold.

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Killing of Two Israeli Enemies Puts Middle East on Brink of Wider War

Strikes on Hezbollah in Beirut and Hamas in Tehran have added new risks as diplomats try to head off an escalation.

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Will the Assassination of a Hamas Leader Escalate the Risk of a Wider War?

Qatar and Egypt, the main mediators in talks to end the Gaza war, have warned that new assassinations risk plunging the region even deeper into chaos.

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Head of Project 2025 Steps Down Following Trump Criticism

The group had set an agenda for a second Trump term but was criticized by the former president.

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Audit Shows IRS Employees Are Mostly Law-Abiding

Imagine getting caught cheating on your taxes and keeping your job at the tax agency.

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Comex Gold, Silver Settle Higher

Gold settled 1.1% higher, up four of the past six sessions, and silver rose 2.4%, up two of the past three sessions.

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‘Just Little Girls Who Wanted to Dance’: Southport Mourns Knife-Attack Victims

A day after a knife attack that killed three children, the community of Southport was grappling with the violence that had visited the town.

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Comex Gold, Silver Settle Lower

Gold settled 0.1% lower, down two of the past three sessions, and silver fell 0.6%, down three of the past four sessions.

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Olympics Opening Ceremony Singer Redefines What It Means to Be French

Aya Nakamura, the French Malian singer, did more than open the Games. She redefined what it means to be French.

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A Village’s Anguish Over 12 Children Lost to a Rocket Strike

A stunned hush of collective mourning fell over Majdal Shams, in the Israeli-controlled Golan Heights, after the attack from Lebanon.

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'Impactful' Leaves This Wordsmith Reeling

I also don’t care for ‘impact’ as a verb, wisdom teeth aside.

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Trump Looks to Regain Campaign Edge After Rough Week

Republicans are sharpening their verbal attacks on Kamala Harris, the expected Democratic presidential nominee, who has rapidly erased the former president’s leads in polling and fundraising.

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It’s really a matter of math …

There are 10,000 athletes at the Paris Games, spread across 32 sports. In the space of 19 days, that field has to be whittled down to just 329 gold medals. So, ultimately, someone has to go out first.

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State Pension panic as 150,000 Brits left underpaid after DWP error

An annual report published by the DWP revealed almost 200,000 mothers have not received their full State Pension entitlement for years.

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New Manchester Airport video shows violence erupt before officer 'kicks' man in head

The footage is believed to capture the lead-up to the incident which has sparked controversy and protests since it emerged on social media

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Police and HMRC 'ignoring major Chinese Triad gang' making deadly fake tobacco in UK

Dave McKelvey said his private investigation firm had prosecuted four members of the China based group, involved in producing dangerous fake tobacco, because neither police nor HMRC chose to take on the case.

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Rocket From Lebanon Kills at Least 10 in Israeli-Controlled Golan Heights

Israel blamed Iran-backed Hezbollah for the attack, but the Lebanese militant group denied responsibility.

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A Fake Particle Physicist, a Car Wreck and a Forgetful Recruiter

First impressions can make all the difference in the world. Not always in a good way.

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Chaos at major UK theme park with ride evacuated as smoke rises into the sky

Smoke could be seen billowing from the Wicker Man ride at Alton Towers theme park near Stoke-on-Trent.

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Who Is Performing at the Olympics Opening Ceremony?

The ceremony will provide a showcase for Aya Nakamura, a French-Malian singer, and a range of musical styles including disco, French hip-hop and zouk from the French Caribbean.

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Princess Anne’s touching message to Olympic athletes as she joins Mick Jagger for send-off

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Why motorists face a ‘weekend of woe’ on British roads

Traffic is expected to go up significantly as pupils break up from school across the UK.

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Martin Lewis says millions of people earning under £40k could claim £1,700 in free cash

Martin Lewis said families with a combined income of £40,000 should immediately check if they can claim Universal Credit.

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Martin S. Indyk, Diplomat Who Sought Middle East Peace, Dies at 73

As ambassador to Israel in the Clinton administration and as a special envoy under Barack Obama, he was skeptical of Israeli settlements.

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Comex Gold Settles Higher, Silver Falls

Gold settled 0.4% higher, up for a second consecutive session, while silver edged down, snapping a two-session winning streak.

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Kamala Harris’s Indian Heritage Is Deeply Felt if Little Advertised

Many Indian Americans see Kamala Harris as another example of the diaspora’s success and influence.

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Comex Gold Settles 0.5% Higher at $2404.60

Front-month Comex gold for July delivery gained 0.5% to $2404.60 — snapping a four session losing streak.

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An Unbending Leader’s Crackdown Rains Carnage on Bangladesh

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s deadly response to student-led protests has grown into the biggest challenge ever to her dominance.

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Landslides Kill 150 in Ethiopia

A waterlogged hillside above a village gave way, burying several houses in mud. Neighbors and rescue workers who had rushed to help were hit by a second slide.

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Trial Set to Start Next Year in Bombing of U.S.S. Cole

The judge reserved a courtroom for fall 2025. Seventeen U.S. sailors were killed in the bombing, which was a precursor to the 9/11 terrorist attacks.

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'This Earthly Globe' Review: Anthologizing Adventure

Renaissance authorities restricted access to geographic discoveries. A Venetian scholar set out to unveil them in print.

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What Happens Next Now That Biden Has Dropped Out?

The president said he is ending his re-election campaign, kicking off a frantic process to replace the incumbent at the top of the Democratic Party’s ticket for November.

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Xander Schauffele Wins the British Open

The 30-year-old American shot a final round 65 at Royal Troon to emerge from a packed leaderboard and claim his second major of the year.

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Shock as shopper exposes himself in busy TK Maxx as police release CCTV picture

Sheffield police want to speak to a man "described as Asian, in his mid-40s, 5ft 10ins tall, and of average build".

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Urgent police appeal to find missing boy, nine, last seen wearing Minecraft top

Officers in Sheffield are appealing for help to find the boy named only as Nathaniel. He is described as Black, of small build, with dark curly hair, and was last seen wearing a bright green Minecraft top, blue shorts and blue sliders.

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Reform UK's Richard Tice blasts Leeds riots and makes two big claims

A Reform UK MP has blasted the sickening Harehills riots and has made two huge claims about what to do with the violent rioters.

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Mum of murdered sisters forgives killer but not police who photographed their bodies

Mina Smallman said she has forgiven the man who stabbed daughters Nicole Smallman and Bibaa Henry to death in a park in June 2020 and does not feel "hatred" towards him.

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Evan Gershkovich Faces Transfer to Russia's Brutal Penal System After Sham Trial

The Wall Street Journal reporter was sentenced to 16 years in prison after being convicted on a false allegation.

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What’s Left for France’s Left?

Two weeks ago a coalition of left-wing parties came first in the legislative elections. Now some wonder whether it will have any power at all.

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Boat Fire off Haitian Coast Leaves At Least 40 Migrants Dead

The boat was carrying over 80 people and bound for Turks and Caicos. The disaster underscores Haiti’s gang-fueled crisis that has spurred many Haitians to leave.

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The White House Has a Plan to Slash Plastic Use in the U.S.

The government said it would phase out its purchases of single-use plastics, a significant step because it is the biggest buyer of consumer goods in the world.

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Biden Gives Putin a Sanctuary

His policy of restricting Ukraine’s use of U.S. weapons on Russian soil is utterly self-defeating.

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Heat Waves Are Becoming More Common. Here's How to Stay Cool (and Safe) While Traveling.

These days, a summer vacation to parts of the U.S. or to Europe can mean dealing with heat waves. Here, experts share their coping mechanisms, from packing tips to must-have apps.

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Saving the world: UCL’s must-see festival celebrates engineers

Engineers are one of the best chances we have of saving the world and that's why UCL is staging an action-packed programme of free interactive events for the whole family showing how they are forging the future.

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'Morning Joe' Hosts Criticize NBC for Pulling Show After Trump Assassination Attempt

Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski said they were disappointed that NBC News temporarily removed the show from the MSNBC morning lineup.

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'Getting old is like being cancelled', say more than one third of surveyed older people

EXCLUSIVE: As a new report examines what it means to be an older person in Britain today, the Labour government is facing urgent calls for a Royal Commission on care for the elderly. Too many successive administrations have kicked the issue into the long grass

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