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Putin Brings Together Economies He Hopes Will Eclipse the West
The Russian leader hopes to use the meeting of the so-called BRICS group, which includes China and India, as a counterweight to the West.
Austin, in Ukraine, Announces New Arms Shipment as U.S. Election Looms
United States Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III made an unannounced visit to Kyiv on Monday to bolster support for the war effort as Ukrainian forces steadily lose ground to Russian troops and allies stop short of fully endorsing Ukraine’s latest plan to end the conflict.
Moldovans, Very Narrowly, Choose to Look Toward Europe, Not Russia
A referendum in Moldova intended to put an end to decades of swerving between East and West yielded a microscopic win on Monday for voters who favor amending the Constitution to lock in alignment with Europe rather than Russia.
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Sinwar Evaded Israeli Intelligence for Years. Trainee Soldiers Found Him.
The Israeli military confirmed that Yahya Sinwar, the leader of Hamas, was killed on Wednesday. President Biden said he would speak with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel about finding a path for “ending this war.”
North Korea, Longing for Battle Experience, Eyes Ukraine
The war in Ukraine is providing North Korea’s military with something it has long hoped for: opportunities to test its new weapons and its officers’ preparedness for modern warfare, analysts and officials in South Korea said.
Moscow Roils a Country on the Edge of Europe and Russia
Russia is behind a disinformation campaign in Moldova ahead of a presidential election and a referendum making E.U. membership a “strategic objective,” Moldovan officials and global media companies say.
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Political Infighting Hampers Ukraine’s Efforts to Avert Energy Crisis
Top energy officials have fallen and key energy policy decisions have been delayed because of political calculations, lawmakers and experts say, costing Ukraine valuable time in preparing for winter.
Lebanon’s Hospitals Buckle Amid Israel’s Offensive Against Hezbollah
The United Nations says “the targeting of health and relief operations is broadening” in Lebanon. Hospitals say they have been forced to close or are struggling to operate.
Trudeau’s Move Casts Light on the Reach of India’s Intelligence Agencies
The accusation by Canada’s prime minister, Justin Trudeau, that the Indian government orchestrated a campaign to threaten and kill Sikhs on Canadian soil has cast a spotlight on the potential reach of India’s shadowy intelligence network.
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Ukrainian Journalist Has Died in Russian Captivity, Ukraine Says
Viktoria Roshchina, a 27-year-old Ukrainian journalist who went missing in August 2023 while reporting from territories occupied by Moscow’s forces, has died in Russian custody, Ukrainian officials said.
Rescuers Search for Survivors After Strikes Hit Central Beirut
Lebanese officials said at least 22 people were killed in an Israeli attack that reduced one of the capital city’s central intersections to a ruin.
What Is Nihon Hidankyo, the Japanese Group Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize?
Those who lived through the nuclear attacks of 1945 have dedicated their lives to recounting their experiences of loss and the physical and emotional toll.
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Meeting of Western Leaders on Ukraine Is Postponed in Setback for Kyiv
A meeting of Western leaders who support Ukraine’s war effort against Russia has been postponed after President Biden canceled his participation to deal with the impact of Hurricane Milton.
A Gaza Family Separated by a Few Miles, and the War
Najia and Hammam Malaka have been stuck at opposite ends of the Gaza Strip, with their young children, for most of the yearlong conflict. The emotional toll has been devastating.
They Flew 7,000 Miles to Fight Haiti’s Gangs. The Gangs Are on Top.
Hundreds of Kenyan police officers are in Port-au-Prince, trying to take the capital back from gangs, but financing and personnel shortages have hampered the effort.
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Missile Hits Near Ukrainian Air Base as Russia Expands Air Attacks
Ukraine says a Russian missile attack struck near a major Ukrainian military airfield on Monday, part of a broad campaign aimed at degrading Ukraine’s military infrastructure and wearing down its air defenses.
A Hundred Years’ War for Our Time
Peace in the Middle East seems more elusive than ever, with the Oct. 7 Hamas-led attack on Israel setting off a battle over not just land but the narrative itself.
In Mexico, a Mayor Is Brutally Killed Just Days After Taking Office
The mayor of a state capital in southwestern Mexico was brutally killed on Sunday, less than a week after he took office. The killing represents yet another challenge for the country's president, who faces pressure to crack down on drug cartels.
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In a Cat-and-Mouse Game, Russian Oil Tankers Are Flying New Flags
A shadowy network of ships has registered in Gabon, highlighting how Vladimir Putin is building an economy beyond the reach of Western sanctions.
U.K. to Hand Over Chagos Islands to Mauritius, Ending Colonial-Era Dispute
After years of legal wrangling and negotiations, Britain said it would surrender sovereignty of the Chagos Islands, an archipelago in the Indian Ocean.
After Successes, Israel’s Military Is in a ‘Long Game’ With No Clear Outcome
A year after perhaps the worst military and intelligence debacle in the country’s history, its armed forces have regained the momentum. Some ask: to what end?
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In a Shattered Ukrainian Town, a Long Battle Nears a Sudden End
For nearly three years, the mining town of Vuhledar has underpinned Ukraine’s defense of its southern Donbas region, a part of the country that has become a tableau of desolation and destruction. Now the town is falling to Russian troops who have been grinding their way across the region in recent months, Ukrainian soldiers said.
As Crisis Builds, Lebanon’s Government Is Nowhere to Be Found
Already crippled by years of economic decline, political paralysis and other crises, Lebanon has little but its own citizens’ grit to survive the Israel-Hezbollah conflict.
Mexico’s First Female President Takes Office
Claudia Sheinbaum, a climate scientist and former mayor, was inaugurated on Tuesday as the first woman in history to lead Mexico.
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200 Clashes a Day as Russia Races to Break Ukrainian Strongholds
After months of constant pressure and grinding, bloody advances, Russian forces are pressing up against multiple strongholds along more than 100 miles of the jagged front in the eastern Donetsk region of Ukraine. For Ukraine, losing any of those important defensive positions could significantly alter the contours of the fight for control of the region, long coveted by President Vladimir Putin.
Israel’s Displaced Want to Go Home. But Will Attacks on Hezbollah Offer That Path?
Israel said the goal of its strikes on Hezbollah was to allow residents of the north to go home. Some are hopeful that plan will work, but others worry that war may not bring safety.
First It Was Lynch Mobs. Now Police Kill Pakistanis Accused of Blasphemy.
The deaths of two men have reverberated across Pakistan, where the charge of insulting Islam has long been a sensitive issue.
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In Lebanon’s Capital, Israel’s Strikes Stoke Fears of a Full-On War
With Monday’s attacks across southern Lebanon, the prospect of the escalating conflict enveloping the city has suddenly become real for many Beirut residents, as some leave the city.
Russia Signs Satellite Deal With Three West African Military Juntas
The partnership between Russia’s space agency and the governments of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger deepens these countries’ turn toward the Kremlin in their effort to fight off Islamist insurgencies.
How a Leftist Delivered Sri Lanka’s Biggest Political Jolt in Decades
By winning Sunday's presidential election, Anura Kumara Dissanayake's sweep to power became the biggest jolt to Sri Lanka’s political landscape in decades — an emphatic rejection of the political elite that had long ruled the island nation.
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With $39 Billion Loan for Ukraine, Europe Moves Ahead Without U.S.
The EU’s top official said on Friday that Europe would offer a loan of 35 billion euros, about $39 billion, to Ukraine, backed by frozen Russian assets but initially without contributions from the U.S.
At Funerals and in Hospitals, Talk of Revenge for Pager Attacks
After two days of exploding pagers and walkie-talkies, Beirut was a city on edge, with people worried there were bombs in their bags or pockets. Victims’ relatives vowed retribution.
The U.K.’s Anti-Immigration Party Has Big Plans. Can It See Them Through?
Nigel Farage, a Trump ally and Brexit champion, thinks his Reform U.K. party can become a major political force. At a conference on Friday, he sought to explain how.
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Ukraine-Russia War Updates: Moscow Hits Back in Kursk as Air War Heats Up
Russia is counterattacking in Kursk as Ukrainian troops are on the back foot in the east. Both sides have ramped up their air attacks on infrastructure.
‘She Didn’t Deserve This’: Husband Accused of Raping Wife Testifies in French Court
In a trial that has shocked France and drawn attention around the world, Dominique Pelicot, who is accused of inviting strangers to rape his wife while she was drugged and unconscious, took the stand for the first time.
Al Qaeda Affiliate Claims Attacks on Two Military Sites in Mali’s Capital
An extremist group affiliated with Al Qaeda claimed responsibility for a deadly assault on two military sites in Mali’s capital on Tuesday, bringing a conflict that has ravaged vast swaths of the country to the capital for the first time since 2015.
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Diplomacy Over Ukraine War Is About Weapons More Than Peace Talks
For both Ukraine and Russia, battlefield gains now might provide an upper hand in any negotiations later. That’s reflected in their discussions over arms with allies.
Pope’s Grueling Asia Tour Points Toward a Less-Western Church
At 87, Pope Francis flew thousands of miles to Asian countries with small Catholic populations, braved oppressive temperatures and high levels of humidity and pollution, underlining Francis’s commitment to building a church with a less Eurocentric future.
North Korea Gives First Glimpse of Weapons-Grade Uranium Factory
North Korea for the first time unveils a centrifuge plant, highlighting its efforts to produce more fuel for nuclear weapons
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How Russia’s Steady Advance Threatens Ukraine’s East
Russia is closing in on a key city in Ukraine’s east in one of the fastest advances for its military since the early days of the war. If Russia captures the city, Pokrovsk, it would gain a big strategic advantage in seizing the rest of the Donbas region.
Mexico’s Judicial Overhaul Overcomes Its Biggest Obstacle: The Senate
Mexico’s judicial overhaul passed the Senate, the last major obstacle facing a contentious plan to have judges elected, not appointed.
Family of American Woman Held in China for 10 Years Asks for Help
Dawn Michelle Hunt, who is serving a life sentence, says she was duped into carrying drugs. Her family says she is seriously ill and should be sent home.
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Russian Forces Capture 2 Villages in Eastern Ukraine, Analysis Shows
Russian forces have captured two villages in eastern Ukraine and are now pressing to encircle Ukrainian soldiers at two locations along the frontline, according to an analysis of the battlefield on Monday.
A Tug Between Russia and Europe Divides a Tiny Balkan Nation
Elected last year on promises to accelerate a shift out of Russia’s orbit of influence and into the European Union, the government of Montenegro recently nominated a curious candidate as its ambassador in Moscow — a Russian citizen.
Catherine, Princess of Wales, Has Completed Her Chemotherapy for Cancer
In a video message, Catherine said she would return to more of her duties, a positive development, but many questions still remain about her condition and treatment.
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They Came for the Music. They Left With Draft Officers for Ukraine’s Army.
Men who attended the Kyiv concert of a popular rock band had their papers checked on the way out. Some were detained. Tickets to subsequent shows suddenly became available.
Sinwar’s Death Could Shake but Not Topple Hamas, Experts Say
Though the killing of Yahya Sinwar was a powerful blow to Hamas, experts expect the Palestinian militant group to keep fighting.
Power Outage Plunges All of Cuba Into Darkness
Cuba’s power grid failed and the nation plunged into darkness, less than a day after the country announced emergency measures to save electricity.
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Zelensky Pitches His ‘Victory Plan’ to Ukrainian Lawmakers
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine made a rare appearance in Parliament, pitching a plan to lawmakers that he said could end the war by next year but which has drawn a lukewarm response from allies.
Italy Criminalizes Surrogacy From Abroad, a Blow to Gay and Infertile Couples
Italy passed a law that criminalizes seeking surrogacy abroad, a move the country’s conservative government said would protect women’s dignity, while critics see it as yet another crackdown on L.G.B.T. families, as the law will make it virtually impossible for gay fathers to have children.
Fuel Tanker Explosion Leaves at Least 140 Dead in Nigeria
More than 140 people were killed in northern Nigeria on Tuesday after an overturned fuel tanker exploded, emergency officials said, in one of the deadliest road disasters ever recorded in Africa’s most populous country.
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Russia Is Clawing Back Land Taken by Ukraine This Summer
Russia has recaptured a few villages in its western borderlands that Ukraine invaded over the summer, threatening Kyiv’s hold on territory it views as crucial leverage for pushing Moscow toward negotiations to end the war.
Deadly Hezbollah Strike on Army Base Shows Israel’s Weakness Against Drones
Israel has one of the world’s best defenses against missiles and rockets, but struggles to detect slower-moving unmanned aircraft, experts said.
Russia’s Latest Target in Africa: U.S.-Funded Anti-Malaria Programs
Scientists fighting the spread of infectious diseases on the continent have been targeted online by pro-Russian activists, part of an effort to spread fear and mistrust of the West.
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September Was Deadly Month for Russian Troops in Ukraine, U.S. Says
September was the bloodiest month of the war for Russian forces in Ukraine, U.S. officials said, with the costly offensive in the east bringing the number of Russia’s dead and wounded to more than 600,000 troops since the war started.
Ukraine’s Parliament Approves Biggest Tax Hike of War to Support the Army
The Ukrainian Parliament voted on Thursday to approve its biggest tax hike since Russia’s full-scale invasion began more than two years ago, resorting to a politically unpopular move to raise funds for its grueling war effort.
U.N. Says Israel Opened Fire on Peacekeepers in Lebanon
Israeli forces fired on United Nations peacekeepers in southern Lebanon and wounded two of them on Thursday, according to the U.N. force, which called it “a grave violation of international humanitarian law.”
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After Key Town Falls in Ukraine’s East, Russian Forces Push Into Another
A week after Russia captured Vuhledar, a town that anchored Ukraine’s defenses in the country’s southeast, Moscow’s forces continue to advance in the area.
Gaza in Ruins After a Year of War
One year ago, Gaza became a battlefield as Israel began a military offensive to root out Hamas in response to the Oct 7. Hamas-led attacks. The war has left Gaza unrecognizable.
Russian Spies Seeking to ‘Generate Mayhem’ in Europe, MI5 Chief Says
The head of Britain’s domestic security service said Russia’s military intelligence service was pursuing “dangerous actions conducted with increasing recklessness.”
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‘Mom, I Want to Live’: A Young Girl Battles War and Cancer
Sonya Liakh was 2 years old when she was diagnosed with a rare form of eye cancer. After Russia’s invasion of Ukraine interrupted her chemotherapy, her family faced a desperate struggle.
At Least 70 People Dead in Gang Attack in Haiti
At least 70 people were killed in a gang attack in central Haiti on Thursday that sent hundreds of people running for their lives, according to the United Nations Human Rights Office.
‘Why Us?’: A Tide of Grief in Lebanon
Mourners reeled over lost loved ones after an Israeli strike on an apartment building killed at least 45 people.
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How Russians Serve the State: In Battle, and in Childbirth
President Vladimir Putin is throwing ever more resources at two interlocked priorities: recruiting more soldiers and encouraging bigger families.
‘Nothing Left to Lose’: Why Are Britain’s Conservatives So Upbeat?
At its annual convention in Birmingham, Britain's Conservative Party is energized by a leadership contest and seems largely undisturbed by broader questions over its electability.
In Beirut’s Once-Bustling Suburbs, Smoking Rubble and Eerie Quiet
Airstrikes targeting members of Hezbollah have brought the Dahiya neighborhoods south of Beirut to a standstill, its residents fleeing and businesses shuttering.
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How Two Soul Mates, Separated by War, Found Each Other Again
Two women met in the Ukrainian city of Mariupol, and their love story was just a month old when they were separated after their city came under a brutal assault by Russian forces. Two years later, they were reunited after a long and harrowing saga.
Embezzlement Trial of Le Pen and the National Rally party Opens in France
The French far-right leader Marine Le Pen and over 20 other people went on trial in Paris on Monday on charges that they embezzled funds from the European Parliament between 2004 and 2016.
U.S. Officials Believe Israel Will Not Conduct Full Invasion of Lebanon
After a weekend of intense talks, U.S. officials believe they've persuaded Israel not to conduct a major ground invasion of southern Lebanon, American officials said on Monday. But they said Israel plans smaller, targeted incursions in southern Lebanon.
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Israeli Bulldozers Flatten Mile After Mile in the West Bank
Over two weeks, Palestinians watched as Israeli military bulldozers in two West Bank towns tore up mile after mile of their streets and alleys, sewage seeping into the dusty ruts left behind.
France’s Horrifying Rape Trial Has a Feminist Hero
Gisèle Pelicot waived anonymity to make public the trial of her former husband and the 50 men accused of joining him in raping her. Her poise and courage have made her an icon.
Africa’s Youngest Elected Leader Wants a New World Order
In his first interview with Western media since becoming president of Senegal, Bassirou Diomaye Faye said the United Nations has to change to reflect changing world demographics.
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As U.N. Meets, Pressure Mounts on Biden to Loosen Up on Arms for Ukraine
As leaders convene at the United Nations for their annual meeting, President Biden is under increased pressure to relax restrictions on Ukraine’s use of Western arms in fighting the invasion by Russia.
Tanzania’s President Vowed Opening for Opposition, but Detained Its Leaders
Tanzania's leading opposition party said that its presidential candidate in the last election and its chairman were among dozens detained before a protest called to draw attention to the killing and abduction of government critics.
Britain’s Prime Minister, Bruised by a Dispute Over Freebies, Badly Needs a Reset
The U.K. Labour Party’s annual conference should have been a jubilant occasion. But Keir Starmer is on the defensive after intense scrutiny of gifts that he and his wife accepted.
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Israel’s Pager Attack Was a Tactical Success Without a Strategic Goal, Analysts Say
While Israel’s attack on pagers and other wireless devices in Lebanon demonstrated the country's technological prowess, analysts say the long-term intent remains unclear.
An Ugly Divorce, a Lucrative Business and 2 Dead in Moscow
Russia’s richest businesswoman has been involved in a brutal divorce which escalated into a full-blown shootout in downtown Moscow on Wednesday, leaving two dead, five injured and dozens detained just across from the Kremlin.
Kashmiris Are Voting Again. But Do They Have a Voice?
An election that began on Wednesday will restore some of the self-rule India took away in 2019. But a lasting chill has fallen over Kashmir.
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What We Know About the Deadly Floods in Central Europe
At least 16 people were dead and several others missing after days of flooding in Central Europe. Here is what we know.
Brazilian Politician Upends Debate by Hitting Opponent With Chair
After Luiz Datena swung a chair at Pablo Marçal's back during a live debate, he admitted that he "lost his cool," but stopped short of apologizing and said he would remain in the race.
In Georgia, a Political Uproar Erupts Over a 2008 War With Russia
As Georgia prepares for critical elections in October, the leader of the governing party has ignited a political firestorm by saying that the country should apologize for a 2008 war with Russia for which many Georgians blame Moscow.
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3 Red Cross Workers Killed in Ukraine by Shelling
Three aid workers were killed and two are wounded after Russian artillery fire struck a frontline aid distribution site. The International Red Cross said they were preparing to distribute supplies intended for the cold winter nights ahead.
How a U.N. Agency Became a Flashpoint in the Gaza War
UNRWA, the U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees, has survived 75 years of Israeli-Palestinian strife. Can it survive the latest conflict?
United States Backs Africa’s U.N. Security Council Bid, With a Catch
The United States would support two permanent seats for African states on the U.N. Security Council, but the path to making that promise a reality is complicated.
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The Bomb Shelters Are Busy. So Are the Nail Salons.
Even a visit for a manicure, which often involves navigating power outages and air-raid sirens, can turn into an act of defiance as the war in Ukraine drags on.
Unwilling to Be Human Shields, Some Gazans Turn Gunmen Away From Shelters
Residents in Gaza, already forced to flee their homes due to bombardment, are preventing gunmen from entering their schools, which have been turned into shelters. Their testimonies suggest that Hamas’s grip on the enclave may be weakened by the war.
He’s Known as ‘Ivan the Troll.’ His 3D-Printed Guns Have Gone Viral.
From his Illinois home, he champions guns for all. The New York Times confirmed his real name and linked the firearm he helped design to terrorists, drug dealers and freedom fighters in at least 15 countries.
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In the Pacific, a ‘Dumping Ground’ for Priests Accused or Convicted of Abuse
At least 10 priests and missionaries moved to Papua New Guinea after they had allegedly sexually abused children in the West, according to court records, government inquiries, survivor testimonies, news media reports and comments by church officials.
Distracted and Divided, Russian Security Service Misses Threats
Besides Russia's F.S.B., other agencies have intelligence resources that could have detected the Ukrainian incursion into the Kursk region. However, the lack of coordination within the military and intelligence operations may have impeded a Russian response.
U.N. Panel Calls for International Peacekeeping Force in Sudan
A United Nations fact-finding mission called for an international peacekeeping force to protect civilians in Sudan, where a brutal civil war has caused the world’s largest humanitarian crisis.
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