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Labour Won a U.K. Landslide. Why Doesn’t It Feel Like That?
Prime Minister Keir Starmer took office on Friday with a commanding majority in the British Parliament, yet in terms of the total number of ballots cast, his party won only a third of the vote, less than what it got in 2017 when it lost to the Conservatives. Starmer faces a fractious and volatile public.
Kazakh Journalist’s Killing Sends Chill Through Exiles in Ukraine
Aidos Sadykov, an opposition activist whose YouTube channel often criticizes Kazakhstan’s government, was shot in Ukraine, where he was living in exile.
Brazil Police Accuse Bolsonaro of Embezzling Saudi Jewels
Brazil’s federal police recommended that former President Jair Bolsonaro be criminally charged in a scheme to embezzle jewelry he received as gifts from foreign leaders while president, according to two people close to the investigation.
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Hurricane Beryl Caused ‘Unimaginable’ Damage in Grenada, Leader Says
As Hurricane Beryl headed toward Jamaica and the Cayman Islands as a powerful Category 4 storm, a clearer picture emerged of the devastation it had caused on two small islands in Grenada, with that country’s leader calling the destruction “unimaginable” and “total.”
They Came for Spiritual Revival, Only to Be Trapped in a Deadly Panic
Family members streamed to hospitals in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh to identify loved ones after at least 121 people — nearly all women — died in a stampede at a guru’s gathering.
U.S. Allies See a Worrisome Turn in Presidential Immunity Ruling
Legal experts say the U.S. Supreme Court ruling which grants presidents legal immunity, pushes past most of the norms in effect among American allies, adding more concern about the reliability of U.S. power
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Ukraine Says It Foiled Another Russian Plot to Topple the Government
Ukraine’s security service said on Monday that it had foiled yet another Russian plot to stir public unrest and then use the ensuing turmoil to topple the government, outlining a familiar tactic that Kyiv claims has been employed in a string of coup attempts in recent years.
French Far Right Wins Big in First Round of Voting
The National Rally party on Sunday won a crushing victory in the first round of voting for the French National Assembly, bringing its long-taboo brand of nationalist and anti-immigrant politics to the threshold of power for the first time.
As Inflation Soars, Myanmar Shop Owners Are Jailed for Raising Wages
Myanmar’s junta, facing a growing popular rebellion, has plunged the country into economic crisis, reversing gains from a decade of civilian leadership.
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At Least 750,000 on Brink of Starvation and Death in Sudan, Experts Warn
At least 750,000 people are on the brink of starvation and death in Sudan, where a devastating civil war has left over half the country’s 48 million people in a situation of chronic hunger, the global authority on famine said on Thursday.
How to Escape From the Russian Army
Facing grim job prospects, a young Nepali signed up to join Russia’s military, which sent him to fight in Ukraine. His ordeal of combat, injury and escape turned into a tale worthy of Hollywood.
China Levels Graft Charges Against Former Defense Ministers
China’s leadership accused two former defense ministers on Thursday of taking “huge” bribes and of other acts of corruption that compromised military promotions and the nation’s weapons production complex.
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Russia Committed Human Rights Violations in Crimea, European Court Finds
The European Court of Human Rights ruled on Tuesday that Russia and its proxy security forces in Crimea have committed multiple human rights violations during its decade-long occupation of the Ukrainian territory.
Assange Agrees to Plead Guilty in Exchange for Release, Ending Standoff With U.S.
Barring last-minute snags, the deal would bring to an end a prolonged battle that began after the WikiLeaks founder became alternately celebrated and reviled for revealing state secrets in the 2010s.
Kenya Explodes in Violence as Protesters Breach the Parliament Building
Kenya exploded in violence on Tuesday as demonstrators clashed with police officers in the streets and stormed the national Parliament building after lawmakers passed a bill to increase taxes.
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Israeli Official Describes Secret Government Bid to Cement Control of West Bank
Israeli judges have long ruled that Israel’s control of the territory is a temporary military occupation and complies with international law. A powerful minister’s recent speech, caught on tape, suggested the government is trying to change that.
As Ukraine Expands Military Draft, Some Men Go Into Hiding
Fearful that conscription is a one-way ticket to bloody trench warfare, the men spend their days holed up at home to avoid draft officers who roam the streets.
In Iran Election, a New Target for Conservatives: the Government
A special presidential election campaign is featuring blistering attacks on the status quo by conservatives and the lone reformer alike.
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Putin and Kim Sign Pact Pledging Mutual Support Against ‘Aggression’
President Vladimir Putin of Russia and North Korea’s leader, Kim Jong-un, revived a Cold War-era mutual defense pledge between their nations on Wednesday, signing a new agreement that calls for them to assist each other in the event of “aggression” against either country.
Nancy Pelosi Meets With Dalai Lama, Despite China’s Criticism
A high-level U.S. congressional delegation, including the former House speaker Nancy Pelosi, met with the Dalai Lama at his Indian home on Wednesday, a visit that was condemned in advance by China’s government, which considers the exiled Tibetan spiritual leader a separatist.
A Deadly Toll as an Intense Heat Grips Saudi Arabia
Dozens of people have died amid scorching temperatures during the annual hajj pilgrimage to the holy city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia, according to reports from official media in Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
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‘A Hellscape’: Dire Conditions in Gaza Leave a Multitude of Amputees
In Gaza, the lack of supplies and the scale of the wounded have forced surgeons to amputate limbs that elsewhere would have been salvageable. This has led to “a hellscape full of nightmarish scenes,” they say.
Russia Sets Date for Start of Evan Gershkovich’s Trial
A court in Russia says it will begin closed-door hearings in the espionage trial of the imprisoned American journalist Evan Gershkovich next week.
America’s Voice in Taiwan Has Some Parting Advice About China
As the US chief representative in Taiwan for three years, Sandra Oudkirk has some parting advice: Avoid panic about China’s combative language and moves, but don’t grow numb to the risks.
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Weakened Leaders of the West Gather in Italy to Discuss an Unruly World
The Group of 7 gathers major industrialized countries, but its leaders are politically weak and Ukraine and Gaza remain unsolved.
Russian Prosecutors Finalize Indictment of Evan Gershkovich
Russian prosecutors have finalized the espionage indictment against the imprisoned American journalist Evan Gershkovich, saying that he would be tried in the Russian city of Yekaterinburg, where he was arrested more than a year ago.
New Party in South Africa to Boycott Opening of Parliament
A new South African political party, led by the former president Jacob Zuma, says the recent election was rigged and it will boycott the opening of Parliament.
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France in Shock as Conservative Leader Embraces Far Right
The head of France’s mainstream conservative party called for an alliance with the far right in the coming elections, throwing his party into turmoil as President Emmanuel Macron’s decision to dissolve the lower house of Parliament shakes French politics.
Chiquita Held Liable for Deaths During Colombian Civil War
A jury ordered the banana producer to pay $38.3 million to relatives of farmers and others killed by the United Self-Defense Forces of Colombia
Malawi’s Vice President Killed in Plane Crash
Malawi’s vice president was killed in a plane crash, the country’s president said. The military aircraft had been carrying nine others.
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As Fighting Rages in Ukraine, a Struggle Is On for Artillery Supremacy
Ukrainian forces say U.S. shells are making a difference. Across the border, they say, Russia is trying to get its artillery nearer targets like the city of Kharkiv.
A Careful Dance: How Hezbollah and Israel Have Kept the Lid on a Wider War
As Hezbollah uses larger and more sophisticated weapons to strike more often and deeper beyond the border between Israel and Lebanon, the group has intensified. Israel, too, is hitting targets farther into Lebanon.
White Politician Poised for Power Faces Hurdle in South Africa
Fighting a perception that his political party is “going to bring back apartheid,” an opposition leader rises to power in coalition negotiations with South Africa’s long-governing African National Congress.
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As Ukraine’s Summer Starts With Blackouts, Worries Over Winter Begin
In an effort to manage their hobbled infrastructure, Ukrainian authorities have ordered nationwide blackouts, alarming officials about what will happen when cold weather arrives and energy consumption goes even higher.
Gunman Opens Fire on U.S. Embassy in Lebanon
A gunman fired shots at the U.S. Embassy in Lebanon, Lebanon’s army said. The gunman was wounded and arrested, and an embassy guard was injured.
Far-Right Politician Attacked With Box Cutter in Germany
A municipal candidate for the far-right Alternative for Germany party was slashed with a box cutter in the western German city of Mannheim.
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In Former Soviet States, a Tug of War Between East and West
Geopolitical rivalry, intensified by fighting in Ukraine, is amplifying domestic struggles in countries like Georgia and Moldova whose people are split on which side to support.
Claudia Sheinbaum Makes History as First Woman Elected to Lead Mexico
A climate scientist and former mayor, Ms. Sheinbaum became the first woman and Jewish person elected as president of the country.
Floods Break Dams and Submerge Highways in Southern Germany
Several towns declared states of emergency and evacuated citizens as water submerged streets and highways and derailed a high-speed train.
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On Northern Border, Permission to Fire Into Russia Buoys Ukraine
After weeks of entreaties, Ukraine won permission to hit targets inside Russia with American-made weapons, a tactic that it says will help it defend territory in the northeast.
A Matter of Survival as South Asia’s Heat Wave Reaches 127 Degrees
Pakistan and India are sweltering. For laborers, not working because of the extreme temperatures can mean not eating.
After Trump’s Conviction, a Wary World Waits for the Fallout
Already braced for uncertainty about the U.S. election, countries in Europe and Asia are now even more unclear about the future of American diplomacy.
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South Africans Vote, Many Hoping for Change as Seismic as Mandela’s Rise
In a high-stakes election taking place this week in South Africa, the African National Congress, which has governed for three decades since the end of apartheid, may lose its outright majority for the first time
Former Intelligence Chief Tapped as Next Dutch Prime Minister
The Netherlands will be getting a new prime minister, with the four right-wing parties that are forming a government finally naming their pick, Dick Schoof, more than six months after the elections.
New Delhi Sweats Through Its Hottest Recorded Day
New Delhi recorded its highest temperature ever on Wednesday — 126 degrees Fahrenheit, or 52.3 degrees Celsius — leaving residents of the Indian capital sweltering in a heat wave that has kept temperatures in several Indian states well above 110 for weeks.
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Israel Will Join Renewed Gaza Cease-Fire Talks, Amid New Hezbollah Attacks
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel told President Biden on Thursday that he is sending a new delegation of negotiators to Gaza cease-fire talks, Mr. Netanyahu’s office and the White House said, but the prime minister reiterated that Israel would end the war “only after achieving its goals.”
As Britain Votes, Change Is in the Air. Optimism, Not So Much.
Voters went to the polls in Britain on Thursday in a dyspeptic mood, many of them frustrated with the Conservative government and skeptical that any replacement can unravel the tangle of problems hobbling the country.
Some Countries Are Trying a Four-Day Workweek. Greece Wants a Six-Day One.
The country, which already has the European Union’s longest average workweek, wants to add another day in some cases, bucking a growing business trend.
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Orban, Russian Friend Angling for E.U. Influence, Visits Ukraine
Prime Minister Viktor Orban of Hungary, who has resisted European military and financial aid for Ukraine, met with President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv.
Stampede at Religious Gathering in India Kills More Than 100
More than 100 people were killed on Tuesday and many others were injured in a stampede during a Hindu religious event in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, where thousands of devotees had gathered.
A.I. Begins Ushering In an Age of Killer Robots
Driven by the war with Russia, many Ukrainian companies are working on a major leap forward in the weaponization of consumer technology.
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In Debate, Trump Shrugs and It’s NATO That’s Shaken
Donald Trump has regularly disparaged NATO and even threatened to withdraw the United States from it, and during the presidential debate Thursday night, he did nothing to assuage European concerns about his antipathy toward the military alliance.
With Voter Discontent High, Turnout Appears to Plummet in Iran
As voting proceeded in Iran’s presidential election on Friday, early estimates showed that only about one in four eligible voters appeared to be casting ballots. The latest polling suggested Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian, a reformist candidate, was in the lead, but not enough to avoid a runoff.
France’s Bold Election Gamble: Here Is What’s at Stake
President Emmanuel Macron’s surprise call for new elections in France’s lower house of Parliament is seen as a risky gamble. Here's what to know ahead of Sunday's legislative elections.
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NATO Will Offer Ukraine a ‘Bridge’ to Membership, Hoping That’s Enough
NATO will offer Ukraine a new headquarters to manage its military assistance at its upcoming 75th anniversary summit in Washington, officials said, an assurance of the alliance’s long-term commitment to the country’s security that has been heralded as a “bridge” to Kyiv’s eventual membership.
Russia Opens Secret Trial of U.S. Reporter Accused of Espionage
Evan Gershkovich of The Wall Street Journal has endured 15 months in prison by reading letters and Russian classics, while the authorities have not publicly offered any evidence that he was a spy.
Kenyan President Rejects Bill That Led to Deadly Protests
A day after at least 23 people were killed in demonstrations against a tax increase, President William Ruto withdrew the law that he said was necessary to avoid defaulting on the country’s debt.
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Deadly Attack Revives Fears of the Return of Mass Terror in Russia
A deadly attack on a police station and places of worship in southern Russia raised the specter of a new wave of violence in the country’s restive Northern Caucasus region and underlined the mounting security challenges facing the Kremlin amid the demands of the war in Ukraine.
Princess Anne Hospitalized With Minor Injuries
Princess Anne, the younger sister of King Charles III, was hospitalized on Sunday evening after suffering a concussion and other minor injuries in an unspecified accident, Buckingham Palace said on Monday.
Iran’s Onerous Hijab Law for Women Is Now a Campaign Issue
In a sign that a women-led movement has gained ground, all of the men running for president have distanced themselves from the harsh tactics used to enforce mandatory hijab.
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U.S. Will Redirect Deliveries of Patriot Missiles to Ukraine
The Biden administration will rush advanced air defense missiles to Ukraine by delaying certain weapons shipments to other countries, a move that a White House spokesman described on Thursday as “difficult but necessary” given Russian advances in the war.
When the Only Escape From War in Gaza Is to Buy a Way Out
For many Palestinians, securing approval to exit the territory is possible only after raising thousands of dollars to pay middlemen or an Egyptian company.
Asian Fears Come True as North Korea’s Russia Pact Amplifies Threat
While the agreement rattled officials in South Korea and Japan, the two U.S. allies in recent years have been expecting growing security challenges from North Korea.
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Putin Arrives in North Korea as Ukraine War Redefines Ties With Kim
President Vladimir Putin of Russia has arrived in North Korea, according to Russian state media, visiting for the first time in 24 years after vowing to bring ties with Pyongyang to new heights and jointly rebuff what he called the “global neocolonial dictatorship” of the United States.
Protests Erupt in Kenya Over Tax Hike Proposals
Hundreds of Kenyans flocked to the center of the capital, Nairobi, to protest a proposed finance bill that many fear will significantly raise their already-high cost of living.
Thaksin, Former Thai Premier, Indicted on Charges of Insulting Monarchy
An indictment against Thaksin Shinawatra, a former prime minster of Thailand, was a reminder that the levers of power in the country remain firmly in the hands of the royalist-military establishment.
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Putin Makes Cease-Fire Offer With Sweeping Demands on Ukraine’s Territory
Vladimir Putin said Russia would be ready to order a cease-fire in Ukraine and enter negotiations with its government if Kyiv withdrew troops from four regions that Moscow has claimed and dropped its NATO aspirations. Ukraine quickly rejected the idea.
G7 Leaders, Expanding the Circle, Shift Focus to Migration and the South
G7 Leaders will share the stage with leaders from India, Brazil, Turkey and other non-Western countries, showcasing a shifting global landscape on the second day of their summit meeting.
Doping Regulator Knew of Previous Positive Tests by Chinese Swimmers
After the revelation in April that 23 Chinese swimmers had tested positive for a banned substance months before competing the Tokyo Olympics, China and WADA vigorously defended their actions. But it turns out there were other, earlier positive tests, too.
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Ukraine Says It Shot Down Most of a Russian Missile and Drone Barrage
Ukraine said its air defenses had shot down 29 of 30 missiles and exploding drones that Russia fired at the country in an early-morning barrage, in one of the better rates of interception so far during the war.
Muggings, Murders and Mob Justice: Violent Crime Roars Back in Karachi
A decade after militant and criminal groups were pushed out, Pakistan’s economic powerhouse and most populous city is facing a startling rise in deadly street crime.
Saudi Arabia’s Next Billion-Dollar Sports Play: A Boxing Takeover
Saudi Arabia, which has already made power plays in soccer and golf, now wants to control boxing. The plan? A new global league with about 200 boxers and 12 weight classes. The price? Billions, as usual.
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In E.U. Elections, the Center Holds, but the Far Right Still Wreaks Havoc
Voters in the European Union delivered strong gains to anti-immigrant, nationalist parties, challenging leaders in Germany and France, and unsettling the political establishment.
Russia Releases Female Prison Inmates to Join Ukraine War
Tens of thousands of male convicts have been freed to fight in Ukraine. It is not clear if a small contingent of female volunteers released from a prison portends wider use of female soldiers.
A Reporter’s Work Helped Topple Presidents. Now He Is Being Investigated.
Gustavo Gorriti, whose journalism has toppled presidents and set off criminal investigations into government wrongdoing, is now being investigated by a Peruvian prosecutor for bribery, a move, press freedom groups say, is politically motivated.
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Bombed and Bruised, a City Braces for Another Russian Onslaught
Sumy, a city that repelled a Russian invasion two years ago, fears another assault from troops that Ukrainian officials say are massing across the border.
Biden Links Fight for Ukraine With Allied Effort on D-Day
Biden observed the 80th anniversary of D-Day on the beaches of Normandy by asserting that the allied effort to stand up to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is a direct extension of the battle for freedom that raged across Europe during World War II.
Papua New Guinea to End Search for Landslide Victims
Two weeks after a landslide leveled a remote community in Papua New Guinea, search and rescue operations are about to end, amid indications that the disaster was less devastating than previously thought.
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What Ukraine Has Lost
The New York Times measured every town, street and building blown apart in Ukraine to show the first comprehensive picture of where people can’t return home.
Needing Help to Stay in Power, Modi Loses His Aura of Invincibility
While Narendra Modi appeared to secure a third term as India’s leader, the election was closer than expected, forcing him to rely on coalition partners that don’t share his Hindu nationalist agenda.
Before a Debate, the U.K. Election Campaign Just Got Messier
Nigel Farage, who has long roamed the right-wing fringes of British politics, has run for the British Parliament seven times and lost every time. But his candidacy this summer could breathe momentum into other Reform U.K. candidates.
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46 Children Were Taken From Ukraine. Many Are Up for Adoption in Russia.
Russian officials took 46 Ukrainian children from a foster home in Kherson City in 2022. Many of them have been put up for adoption in Russia, a New York Times investigation found. What happened to them, experts say, may amount to a war crime.
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Ukraine Warns of Deepening Russian Threat in the North
Top Ukrainian military officials have warned that Russia is building up troops near northeastern Ukraine, raising fears that a new offensive push could be imminent in a region that has become a pressure point on strained Ukrainian forces.
Hong Kong Convicts Democracy Activists in Largest National Security Trial
Fourteen democracy activists in Hong Kong were convicted on Thursday on national security charges, adding to the ranks of dozens of others — once the vanguard of the city’s opposition — who may now become a generation of political prisoners.
Spain Approves Amnesty for Separatists in 2017 Catalan Independence Vote
Spain’s Parliament approved a landmark law that grants amnesty to Catalan separatists involved in the illegal October 2017 independence referendum, a reprieve that could apply to hundreds of people, including Carles Puigdemont, the former Catalan leader.
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Calls Mount to Let Ukraine Strike Russia With Western Weapons
Calls are mounting among Western nations to allow attacks on Russian territory using weapons that they have sent the Ukrainian military, a measure that Kyiv says will enable it to better prevent Russian attacks.
Georgia’s Ruling Party Secures a Contentious Law on Foreign Influence
Georgia’s Parliament has passed a contentious foreign-agent bill that plunged the country into a political crisis and set off weeks of protests.
Why Lawmakers Are Brawling and People Are Protesting in Taiwan
Opposition lawmakers in Taiwan pushed through measures on Tuesday that could challenge the powers of the new president, Lai Ching-te, defying tens of thousands of his supporters who poured into the streets in recent days in protest.
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