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Trump Calls Gaza Deal a ‘Momentous Breakthrough’
Israel and Hamas have reached an agreement for the release of Israeli hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners, a long-awaited breakthrough that could pave the way to ending the devastating two-year war in Gaza. Follow live updates.
10 Months Later, Russia Admits Deadly Downing of Azerbaijani Plane
President Vladimir Putin acknowledged Russia’s responsibility for the deadly downing of an Azerbaijani jet late last year, trying to heal a rift between the two former Soviet nations over the Kremlin’s monthslong deflection of blame.
Number of Children Fleeing Violence in Haiti Soars
Haitian children face intensifying problems of crime, hunger and homelessness as the country’s humanitarian crisis shows no signs of easing, a report from a U.N. agency found.
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In Israel, Two-Year Anniversary of Oct. 7 Attack Is Quiet but Inescapable
Israel marked the second anniversary of the Hamas-led attack that began its longest war in subdued fashion on Tuesday, with new hopes of ending the conflict but with hostages still in captivity and its exhausted military adding to the death toll of Palestinians and to the destruction in Gaza.
Feared Sudanese Warlord Is Convicted of War Crimes
Ali Muhammad Ali Abd-Al-Rahman, a feared Sudanese militia leader, was found guilty of war crimes and crimes against humanity by the International Criminal Court on Monday, more than 20 years after he helped lead a brutal campaign of killing and destruction in Darfur.
Can Sweet Songs Prevail Over Bloody Ones? Mexico Is Giving It a Try.
On Sunday, three contestants were crowned winners of the inaugural, government-run “Mexico Sings” competition, meant to promote songs that aren’t about drug cartels or violence.
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It Begins With a Joke. Comics in the World’s Largest Democracy Know Where It Ends.
The Indian comedian Kunal Kamra was forced offstage after a political joke led to a mob attack. Unlike Jimmy Kimmel, he is unlikely to return anytime soon.
The ‘Czech Trump,’ a Populist Tycoon, Is Poised to Return as Prime Minister
Four years ago, the Czech Republic voted out its populist, wealthy, scandal-singed prime minister known as the “Czech Trump.” Now, echoing President Trump’s own comeback, Andrej Babis is poised to return to that office, potentially reviving a Euroskeptic government that experts say could trim military aid to Ukraine.
What to Know About Japan’s Leadership Election
Japan’s governing party will convene on Saturday for a critical election as it looks to revive its sagging fortunes, a vote that could pave the way for the country’s first female prime minister or perhaps its youngest leader in 140 years.
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A Doctor in Sudan Described the Horror of War. Days Later, He Was Killed.
Dr. Omar Selik’s raw, urgent testimony from El Fasher, a besieged Sudanese city, cut through the fog of war and crystallized the depravity of the conflict. And then he was gone.
Philippine Village for Typhoon Survivors Is Hit by Deadly Quake
At least 69 people were killed in Cebu Province by the 6.9-magnitude earthquake in the Philippines — including 10 in a village built as a haven for survivors of Super Typhoon Haiyan more than a decade ago.
Pope Leo Calls for Unity on Climate at a Divided Moment
In his first significant address on climate change, Pope Leo called on Catholics and citizens of the world on Wednesday to carry on the environmental advocacy of his predecessor, Francis, and not to treat it as a “divisive” issue.
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Fear and Hope in Venezuela as U.S. Warships Lurk
On a rare visit to Venezuela, The Times found a nation bracing for potential U.S. military action, amid tensions between the two countries.
The Missiles Threatening Taiwan
China is transforming parts of its east coast into a platform for potential missile strikes against Taiwan and the nearby seas. The buildup is a vital part of the Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s ambitions to bring Taiwan under Beijing’s control and counter U.S. power in Asia through the threat of overwhelming force.
Russian Meddling Fails to Swing a Pivotal Election in Europe
Moldova’s pro-European party won a victory after a nail-biting election plagued by Russian interference, preliminary results on Monday showed, allowing it to retain its majority in Parliament after what many observers have called the most important campaign in the nation’s recent history.
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Sarkozy Sentenced to 5 Years in Libyan Campaign-Funding Case
A court in Paris found Nicolas Sarkozy, former president of France, guilty of a criminal conspiracy to seek funding for his 2007 campaign from the government of the onetime Libyan strongman Col. Muammar el-Qaddafi. Mr. Sarkozy was sentenced to five years in prison.
Denmark Briefly Closes More Airports After Unexplained Drone Sightings
The authorities in Denmark briefly closed several airports, including one used by the military, after unidentified drones were spotted overnight. A government official called the drone activity an effort to sow fear in the country.
Israel Attacks Yemeni Capital, a Day After Houthi Drone Strike
Israel’s military bombed several sites across the Yemeni capital on Thursday, a day after Yemen’s Houthi militia launched a drone attack against Israel that injured 20 people.
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Elon Musk’s Father Accused of Child Sexual Abuse
Elon Musk’s father, Errol Musk, has been accused of sexually abusing five of his children and stepchildren since 1993, a New York Times investigation found. Family members have appealed to Elon Musk for help.
Typhoon Ragasa Floods Taiwan and Barrels Toward China’s Coast
The center of Typhoon Ragasa, the most powerful storm in the world so far this year, passed south of Taiwan on Tuesday, killing two people and leaving dozens missing. In Hong Kong, in Shenzhen and elsewhere in southern China, residents stocked up on supplies as they prepared for the storm to reach them.
Drone Strike in Haiti Kills 8 Children at a Birthday Party
Eleven civilians, including eight children, were killed on Saturday in Haiti’s capital when drones aimed at a gang leader struck a birthday party where community members had gathered, a human rights group said.
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Battered but Undefeated, Hamas Remains a Fighting Force in Gaza
The Israeli military has killed thousands of Hamas fighters in Gaza, decimated its weapon stockpiles and destroyed much of its underground tunnel network. But Hamas continues to stage ambushes and guerrilla attacks, and still remains a powerful Palestinian force in Gaza.
Russian Fighter Jets Enter Airspace of Estonia, a NATO Member
Three Russian fighter jets violated Estonia’s airspace on Friday for an unusually long period, some 12 minutes, in what Estonia’s foreign minister called an “unprecedentedly brazen” intrusion over the NATO country.
How Kenyan Villagers Saved Their Sacred Caves From a Mining Company
An Emirati-backed cement project threatened the ancestral prayer caves in a Kenyan village. The community fought back.
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U.K. Offers Trump a Royal Welcome of Maximum Pomp and Minimum Politics
President Trump received a pomp-filled royal welcome to Britain, feted by King Charles III at Windsor Castle during a two-day trip designed to be heavy on majesty and light on diplomacy.
U.S. Government to Invest $75 Million in Ukraine’s Minerals
The U.S. government on Wednesday pledged $75 million to kick-start a landmark deal to invest in Ukraine’s vast mineral reserves, a commitment that will ease fears in Kyiv that the Trump administration is walking away from the war-torn country.
‘We Are in a Zero State’: Scenes From the Ashes of Nepal’s Capital
Nepal has endured a decade of civil war. But an arson spree during recent protests there ripped the heart out of the country's government in a single afternoon.
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Starving Children Eat Animal Feed in Besieged Sudanese City
At least 260,000 civilians trapped in the Sudanese city of El Fasher face a dire choice: risk being starved or bombed if they stay, and raped or killed if they flee.
Surprising Presence at Belarus-Russia War Games: Two American Observers
Belarus, which has been trying to improve relations with the United States even as it remains dependent on Russia and an enabler of its war, seemed to revel in the U.S. attendance at its joint war games with the Russian Army.
With a Snub on a Cricket Field, India-Pakistan Tensions Hit New Pitch
Indian cricket players refused to shake hands with their Pakistani opponents on Sunday night, at the first meeting of the sides since the two countries exchanged hostilities this year.
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Brazil’s Supreme Court Is On Course to Convict Bolsonaro in Coup Plot
Brazil’s Supreme Court on Thursday moved toward convicting former President Jair Bolsonaro of plotting to stage a coup after three of the five justices presiding over his trial said he had conspired to cling to office after losing the 2022 election.
Belarus Frees 52 Political Prisoners and Gets a Warm Thank-You From Trump
Belarus freed 52 political prisoners, including 14 foreign citizens, in a deal brokered by the United States, according to the government of Lithuania, which said it received those released.
U.K. Ambassador to U.S., Peter Mandelson, Fired Over Epstein Links
The British government announced that it had fired its ambassador to Washington, Peter Mandelson, after a flurry of newly published emails and other correspondence painted a vivid portrait of his close ties to the financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
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Israeli Strike Targets Hamas Leadership in Qatar, a Gaza War Mediator
Israel targeted senior members of Hamas’s leadership in a strike on Tuesday in Qatar, a sharp escalation that brought the Mideast war to a country that is a close U.S. ally and a primary mediator in trying to end the conflict in Gaza.
Macron Picks Departing Defense Minister as France’s New Prime Minister
President Emmanuel Macron of France chose Sébastien Lecornu, a loyal ally and the departing defense minister, to be France’s next prime minister, a little over 24 hours after the country’s government collapsed on a no-confidence vote.
A New Symbol of the Brazilian Right: the American Flag
In a nod to President Trump, Brazil’s nationalist movement has adopted the stars and stripes. Now one flag could be the focus of an investigation involving the N.F.L.
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How a Top Secret SEAL Team 6 Mission Into North Korea Fell Apart
The United States tried to plant a surveillance device in North Korea in 2019. The risky operation fell apart.
Angela Rayner, U.K. Deputy Premier, Resigns After Underpaying a Property Tax
Britain’s beleaguered prime minister, Keir Starmer, suffered a gut punch on Friday, as his deputy prime minister, Angela Rayner, resigned after admitting that she had failed to pay adequate taxes on the purchase of a seaside apartment.
Thai Parliament Picks New Prime Minister but National Election Looms
Thailand’s Parliament picked Anutin Charnvirakul, a conservative politician, to be the new prime minister, but his selection foreshadows a national election by the first half of next year, prolonging the political uncertainty that has wracked the country for months.
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Xi Parades Firepower to Signal That China Won’t Be Bullied Again
China’s leader, Xi Jinping, presided over a massive military parade in Beijing on Wednesday featuring fighter jets, missiles and goose-stepping troops as he issued a defiant warning to rivals not to challenge his country’s sovereignty.
Far-Right Israeli Minister Calls for West Bank to Be Annexed
The far-right Israeli finance minister, Bezalel Smotrich, called on Wednesday for the country to annex most of the occupied West Bank, where around three million Palestinians live, a move that would deepen Israel’s mounting international isolation.
Is Venezuela Flooding the U.S. With Drugs? Here’s What to Know.
The United States has deployed several Navy ships and thousands of troops near Venezuelan waters. The Trump administration says Venezuela is sending vast amounts of cocaine to the U.S. Venezuela’s role in the drug trade is overstated, experts say.
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Kyiv Links Moscow to Killing of Former Ukrainian Parliament Speaker
Ukraine said on Monday that it had arrested a suspect in the murder of a former Ukrainian parliamentary speaker, Andriy Parubiy, accusing Moscow of involvement in one of the most high-profile killings since the war began.
Earthquake in Afghanistan Leaves More Than 800 Dead
Rescue workers on Monday scrambled to reach mountainous areas in eastern Afghanistan hit by a 6.0-magnitude earthquake that killed more than 800 people overnight, Afghan officials said, warning that the death toll would probably rise.
Doctors in South Korea Return to Work After 18-Month Walkout
An 18-month doctors’ walkout that roiled South Korea’s health-care system began winding down on Monday, as two physicians’ groups said that interns and residents started returning to work at some university and private hospitals.
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How a Gen Z Revolution Spiraled Out of Control
Young people in Nepal rose up against corruption and inequality. But they say they did not expect the bloodshed, arson and government downfall that followed.
‘Bluetoothing’: Blood-Sharing Drug Trend Fuels Alarming Global H.I.V. Surge
A dangerous drug trend called “bluetoothing,” in which people inject themselves with the blood of other drug users to get a cheap high, is contributing to spikes in H.I.V. rates in infection hot spots around the world.
Thousands of Miles From the U.S., Charlie Kirk Becomes a Political Tool
Rafael López Aliaga, the right-wing mayor of Lima, Peru, widely known as “Porky,” held a Charlie Kirk memorial — filled with attendees bused in from poor neighborhoods — as he sought help from the Trump administration. Many others were more confused. “Who’s Charlie Kirk?”
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French Prime Minister Resigns in Shocking Move
France’s embattled prime minister, Sébastien Lecornu, resigned on Monday less than 24 hours after forming a cabinet, catching the nation by surprise and making his government the shortest-lived in modern French history.
Japan Is Set for Its First Female Prime Minister
Sanae Takaichi, a hard-line conservative lawmaker, won a critical leadership vote on Saturday, putting her on track to become Japan’s first female prime minister, a milestone in a country where women are vastly underrepresented in politics.
Pakistan Fights Its Fiercest Taliban Insurgency in a Decade
Pakistan uprooted the Taliban with U.S. help in the 2010s. But the insurgency has resurfaced with assistance from the Afghan Taliban.
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What We Know About the Attack on a U.K. Synagogue
At least two people were killed after a vehicle ramming and stabbing attack outside a synagogue in Manchester, England, on Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar. A suspect was also dead, the authorities said.
3 Killed in Antigovernment Protests in Morocco
Three people have been killed at antigovernment protests in Morocco, the country’s prime minister said on Thursday, a sixth day of youth-led demonstrations driven by growing anger over heavy spending on preparing for the 2030 soccer World Cup rather than public services.
An Embarrassment of Riches for Mexico’s Party of the Poor
Mexico’s dominant party, Morena, rose to power by championing the poor. Now it is having to explain the luxurious lifestyles of some of its most prominent members.
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How Chinese Weapons Transformed a War Between Two Neighbors
China urged Cambodia and Thailand to end their border war in July. But weeks earlier, it had sent rockets and artillery shells to Cambodia, Thai intelligence documents show.
Here’s What We Know About Trump’s Plan for Gaza
President Trump laid out an ambitious plan for the future of Gaza at a news conference on Monday, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel standing beside him, and both said it could finally stop the devastating conflict with Hamas. The Palestinian militant group has not agreed and the terms will be hard for it to swallow.
What It Takes to Get Lunch Delivered to the 70th Floor
An informal network of last-mile runners close the gap between harried delivery drivers and hungry office workers in SEG Plaza, one of the tallest skyscrapers in Shenzhen, China.
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Defiant Netanyahu Denounces Palestine Recognition, to a Mostly Empty U.N. Hall
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel ruled out calls for a Palestinian state during a combative speech at the United Nations on Friday, saying the recognition of Palestine by more than 150 countries was “disgraceful” and vowing to “finish the job” against Hamas.
As Trump Tightens Visas, China Woos World’s Science Graduates
A new visa for science and engineering graduates is part of China’s effort to establish itself as the world leader in science and technology.
Childrens’ Data and Photos Reported Stolen From U.K. Preschool Chain by Hackers
Hackers have targeted a London-based chain of nursery schools and have demanded that a ransom be paid or they will release sensitive information onto the dark web, British authorities said.
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‘America Is Not a Safe Place to Work’: Koreans Describe Georgia Raid
Some of the Korean workers arrested this month at a Hyundai-LG factory said that although they had entered the United States under murky circumstances, they had always planned to return home.
Malawi President Concedes Election to His Predecessor
President Lazarus Chakwera of Malawi conceded the election on Wednesday, clearing the way for the return to power by Peter Mutharika, the rival whom he unseated five years ago in a vote that had to be rerun because of widespread irregularities.
U.S. Threatens to Bar Foreigners Over Remarks About Charlie Kirk
U.S. officials say they will pull visas and deport people who trivialize the murder of the right-wing activist, Charlie Kirk, part of intensifying scrutiny of visa applicants’ views.
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Egypt Pardons Most Prominent Political Prisoner
After years of struggle, waiting, dashed hopes, diplomatic pressure and hunger strikes, Alaa Abd El Fattah, Egypt's best-known political prisoner, was pardoned on Monday, according to a statement from the president.
Putin Proposes One More Year of Nuclear Caps With U.S.
President Vladimir Putin of Russia said that the Kremlin was ready to limit the number of its deployed nuclear warheads and launchers for one more year as long as the United States did the same. The move would maintain the caps imposed by the last remaining arms control treaty between Moscow and Washington.
Greenlandic Woman Wins Her Baby Back in Denmark
A young Greenlandic woman living in Denmark will regain custody of the infant girl taken from her shortly after birth. The case has become the latest flashpoint between Denmark and Greenland.
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Tiffany Trump Cruised on an Oil Mogul’s Yacht as Her Father-in-Law Talked Oil Deals
While the State Department’s senior Africa adviser, Massad Boulos, announced deals to ramp up Libyan oil and gas production, Tiffany Trump and her husband, Michael Boulos, were cruising on a superyacht owned by a major broker of Libyan oil.
The Hottest New Defense Against Drones? Lasers
Drone swarms that have deluged Ukraine for years — and crossed the border into Poland last week — have sent NATO militaries in Europe rushing to upgrade air defenses in case they ever face a similar threat. Soon they will have a new solution: lasers.
Internet Shutdowns Hit Parts of Afghanistan Amid Talk of a Crackdown
Internet shutdowns hit several provinces of Afghanistan this week in an apparent attempt by the country’s authorities to limit its use and, in at least one province, the diffusion of content deemed immoral, according to government officials.
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He Fled Putin’s War. The U.S. Deported Him to a Russian Jail.
Antiwar Russians are being sent back as part of President Trump’s immigration crackdown, despite facing imprisonment and other dangers.
Israel Launched a Ground Offensive in Gaza City. Here’s What to Know.
The Israeli military said on Tuesday that it had launched a long-planned ground offensive into Gaza City, beginning an operation to take control of Gaza’s largest urban area even as hundreds of thousands of Palestinians remain there.
She Held Her Baby for an Hour. Then the State Took Her Away.
The case of a young Greenlandic woman who was ruled incapable of keeping her baby has become the latest flashpoint with Denmark.
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Anti-Corruption Crusader Named Nepal’s Leader After Gen Z Protests
Sushila Karki, a former chief justice and staunch anti-corruption crusader, was named as the caretaker prime minister of Nepal, the Himalayan nation whose government collapsed in flames this week.
Brazil’s Former President Was Convicted of Plotting a Coup. What Comes Next?
Brazil’s former president, Jair Bolsonaro, was sentenced to more than 27 years in prison on Thursday for overseeing a failed coup plot after losing the 2022 elections, a landmark ruling for Latin America’s largest nation.
Freed From U.S. Detention, South Korean Workers Return Home to Tearful Cheers
Hundreds of South Korean workers who had been detained in shackles in the United States landed in their home country on Friday, met by their family members who applauded and tearfully hugged them.
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NATO Says It Scrambled Fighter Jets to Shoot Down Russian Drones Over Poland
More than a dozen Russian drones entered Poland overnight, prompting NATO to scramble fighter jets to shoot them down in what Western officials described as a dangerous escalation of the war in neighboring Ukraine.
Military Enforces Calm in Nepal After Two Days of Chaos
Soldiers fanned out across Nepal’s capital, Kathmandu, on Wednesday, imposing calm as leaders of a protest movement that forced out the country’s prime minister held talks with the military.
Thrust Into the Line of Fire, Iranians Worry About What Comes Next
Following a 12-day war with Israel in July, which resulted in the deaths of over 1,000 civilians and many of Iran’s top nuclear scientists and officials, a New York Times team was granted access to Tehran to gauge the aftermath of the country’s most devastating war in decades.
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19 Are Killed in Nepal Protests Over Corruption and Social Media Ban
At least 19 people were killed, officials said, and hundreds injured in Nepal’s capital during demonstrations against corruption and new government restrictions on social media platforms.
French Government Collapses, Again, Deepening Paralysis
The government of François Bayrou, a centrist prime minister who has been in office for just nine months, collapsed on Monday in the latest sign of political instability in France amid a growing financial crisis.
What to Know About the Japanese Prime Minister’s Resignation
Japan entered a period of renewed uncertainty on Sunday, when its embattled leader, Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, announced his intent to resign after less than a year in office. Here’s a look at why Mr. Ishiba’s resignation matters and what it means for Japan’s future.
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‘Unrestrained’ Chinese Cyberattackers May Have Stolen Data From Almost Every American
China has hacked into U.S. power grids and companies for decades. But a sweeping cyberattack by a group known as Salt Typhoon is China’s most ambitious yet, experts have concluded. It may have stolen information from nearly every American, officials said.
Portugal Searches for Cause of Funicular Crash That Killed at Least 16
Lisbon was mourning and the authorities were searching for answers on Thursday, a day after a funicular crash killed at least 16 people in what Portugal’s prime minister described as “one of the greatest human tragedies in our recent history."
After Afghan Quake, Many Male Rescuers Aided Men but Not Women
A prohibition on contact between unrelated women and men meant many women’s wounds went untended and some were left trapped under rubble after a deadly earthquake rocked Afghanistan on Sunday, witnesses said.
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The Quake That Rocked Afghanistan ‘Like Doomsday’
The earthquake that rocked eastern Afghanistan on Sunday killed at least 1,400 people and injured more than 3,100 others, according to the country’s authorities. It destroyed thousands of fragile houses and wiped away entire villages perched on the steep hills of the mountainous region or nestled in narrow valleys.
Jair Bolsonaro, Charged With Plotting a Coup, Is Not at His Trial
Brazil’s Supreme Court on Tuesday began weighing the case against Jair Bolsonaro, the former president charged with planning a coup after losing the 2022 election, kicking off a trial years in the making that will pose a major test of the nation’s democracy. But Mr. Bolsonaro himself was not there.
Inside Syria’s Most Fearsome Prison
Tens of thousands of Syrians were thrown into Sednaya during the Assad regime. The New York Times created a 3-D model of the prison and its brutal conditions.
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Weapons to Start Flowing Into Ukraine Under European Deal With Trump
Europe has begun buying American weapons for Ukraine in earnest, only weeks after President Trump struck a deal with NATO allies to do so.
Israel Resumes Daytime Operations in Gaza City, Signaling Buildup to Assault
The Israeli military on Friday ended its policy of pausing daytime operations in Gaza City, intended to ease aid delivery, in the latest indication that the military was moving toward a full-scale invasion of the area.
Thai Court Ousts Prime Minister in Major Blow to Shinawatra Family
A Thai court permanently removed Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra from office on Friday, in a major setback to a powerful family that also plunged the nation into fresh political turmoil.
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