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Far Right’s Ties to Russia Sow Rising Alarm in Germany
As cases proliferate, opponents fear the Alternative for Germany party is becoming a tool of Russian influence operations to undermine support for Ukraine.
One Year of War in Sudan: How Two Rival Generals Wrecked Their Country
The fighting between two generals leading competing military factions has now been going on for a year, leading to massacres, hunger and a massive wave of people fleeing their homes.
Validation for Woman Who Said She Was Raped in Australia’s Parliament
More than three years after Brittany Higgins went public with her claim of rape, her case reached a conclusion of sorts.
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Myanmar Rebels Take Key Trading Town, but Counteroffensive Looms
Resistance forces seeking to oust Myanmar’s military regime captured a key trade town on the Thai border this week, one of their most significant gains since the junta seized power in a coup more than three years ago. But thousands of residents were fleeing on Friday as the regime’s troops prepared to mount a counteroffensive.
A Look at Iran’s Military Capabilities as It Threatens Israel
The possibility of a direct military confrontation between Iran and Israel has brought renewed attention to Iran’s armed forces. Here’s a look at Iran’s military and its capabilities.
Vietnamese Real Estate Tycoon Sentenced to Death in $12 Billion Fraud Case
Truong My Lan, a Vietnamese real estate tycoon, was sentenced to death on Thursday for her role in a financial fraud case, in a major display of the ruling Communist Party’s resolve to crack down on corruption.
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Ukraine’s Parliament Passes a Politically Fraught Mobilization Bill
After months of political wrangling, Ukraine’s Parliament passed a new law on Thursday that aims to replenish the nation’s exhausted and depleted fighting forces, which are struggling to hold back relentless Russian assaults that are expected to intensify into the summer.
Assange’s Wife Expresses Cautious Hope as Biden Suggests U.S. Might Drop Case
Five years after Julian Assange, theWikiLeaks founder, was first imprisoned in a high-security facility in Britain while fighting a United States extradition request, the Biden administration has given the clearest signal to date that it might drop its prosecution of him.
Before He Died in Prison, Aleksei Navalny Wrote a Memoir. It’s Coming This Fall.
“Patriot,” Aleksei Navalny’s memoir, will be published in October. It was written during the years leading up to his death in a Russian prison.
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Floods Batter Russia and Kazakhstan, Forcing Tens of Thousands to Evacuate
More than 100,000 people were forced to evacuate on Wednesday after devastating spring floods engulfed cities and villages across vast sections of Russia and Kazakhstan.
Migration Overhaul in E.U. Clears Final Hurdle
A landmark bill set to overhaul migration policy across the European Union cleared its final hurdle on Wednesday after it was approved by the European Parliament.
Jacob Zuma, South Africa’s Scandal-Ridden Ex-President, Is Running Again
Jacob Zuma, who resigned as South Africa’s president in shame in 2018, is now staging his biggest comeback act yet by running in next month’s parliamentary elections with an upstart opposition party at the top of its ticket — the slot designated for a party’s presidential contender.
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Xi Meets With Russia’s Foreign Minister, Reaffirming Ties
China’s top leader, Xi Jinping, and Russia’s foreign minister, Sergey Lavrov, met in Beijing on Tuesday, in a session seen as laying the groundwork for an expected visit to China by President Vladimir Putin of Russia and pushing back against mounting pressure from the United States and its allies.
In Landmark Climate Ruling, European Court Faults Switzerland
Europe’s top human rights court said on Tuesday that the Swiss government had violated its citizens’ human rights by not doing enough to stop climate change, a landmark ruling that experts said could bolster activists hoping to use human rights law to hold governments to account.
‘He’s Always Been Hungry for This’: Meet Ireland’s Youngest Ever Leader
After a swift political rise, Simon Harris, 37, was confirmed as Ireland’s premier. But his time as head of the government could be short.
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U.N. Inspectors Say Nuclear Plant in Ukraine Was Struck by Drones
The head of the United Nations nuclear watchdog agency has condemned drone strikes at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, saying “such reckless attacks significantly increase the risk of a major nuclear accident and must be stopped immediately.”
Vatican Document Casts Gender Change and Fluidity as Threat to Human Dignity
The Vatican on Monday issued a new document approved by Pope Francis stating that the church believes that gender fluidity and transition surgery, as well as surrogacy, amount to affronts to human dignity.
Nearly 100 Die After Overloaded Boat Sinks Off Coast of Mozambique
Nearly 100 people died and more than a dozen were missing after an overcrowded boat sank off the coast of Mozambique, the local authorities said on Monday.
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Dwindling Ammunition Stocks Pose Grave Threat to Ukraine
What few munitions remain are often mismatched with battlefield needs as Ukraine forces gird for an expected Russian offensive this summer. “Artillery decides battles,” said Capt. Vladyslav Slominsky, the artillery commander along this section of the front.
Iran Vows Revenge at Funeral for Commanders Killed in Israeli Airstrike
Iran vowed to avenge Israel’s killing of senior commanders and other officers of its elite Quds Force, at a public funeral held on Friday for the dead men, but left open how it would retaliate and when.
Author Who Defected From North Korea Wins Defamation Lawsuit
Jang Jin-sung, an author who defected from North Korea has won a defamation lawsuit that he filed in South Korea against a fellow defector who accused him of rape and the broadcaster that first reported her allegations.
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In Moscow Attack, a Handful of Suspects but a Million Tajiks Under Suspicion
The main suspects in a deadly assault near Moscow were from Tajikistan. Now many other Tajiks, who fill jobs in Russia’s wartime economy, are being deported and harassed.
Why Taiwan Was So Prepared for a Powerful Earthquake
When the largest earthquake in Taiwan in half a century struck, the buildings in the closest city, Hualien, swayed and rocked. As more than 300 aftershocks rocked the island, the buildings shook again and again. But for the most part, they stood.
Venice to Charge Day Trippers an Entry Fee to Discourage Overcrowding
Starting this month, tourists intending to visit Venice on busy dates will be required to register on a website, and those coming for a single day will have to pay a little over $5.
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Zelensky Lowers Ukraine’s Draft Age, Risking Political Backlash
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine has signed into law three measures aimed at replenishing the ranks of his country’s exhausted and battered army, including the politically poisonous step of lowering the age when men become eligible for mobilization, and eliminating some medical exemptions.
Taiwan’s Strongest Earthquake in 25 Years Kills 9 and Injures Hundreds
A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck Taiwan, the strongest to hit the island in 25 years. At least nine people were killed, and more than 1,000 wounded.
Leader of South Africa’s Assembly Resigns Amid Corruption Allegations
The speaker of South Africa’s National Assembly resigned on Wednesday, a day after a judge cleared the way for her to be arrested on charges that she took bribes when she served as defense minister.
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Ukraine’s Arms Industry Is Growing, but Is It Growing Fast Enough?
In Europe, political leaders who worry about eroding American support and business executives who see new market opportunities are promoting military production ventures in Ukraine, even if it may be several years before any of those weapons or materiel reach the battlefield.
Africa’s Youngest President Takes Office, Promising ‘Systemic Change’
Senegal’s new president, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, took the oath of office in Tuesday’s ceremony. Close behind him sat the popular opposition leader who had clinched the win.
29 Killed in Fire at Istanbul Nightclub
A fire at a popular Istanbul nightclub that was undergoing renovations killed 29 people and injured one, the governor’s office said.
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A Russian Defector’s Killing Raises Specter of Hit Squads
The death in Spain of Maksim Kuzminov, a pilot who delivered a helicopter and secret documents to Ukraine, has raised fears that the Kremlin is again targeting its enemies.
Winning City Halls, Turkish Opposition Strikes Blow to Erdogan
A raft of local election victories in Turkey by rivals of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s governing party could serve as a check on his power.
American YouTube Personality Released After Being Kidnapped in Haiti
An American YouTube personality who was kidnapped two weeks ago by a gang leader in Haiti was released over the weekend and was on his way home to the United States on Monday morning, according to his father.
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Czechs Accuse Two Men of Running ‘Russian Influence Operation’ in Europe
The Czech Republic has frozen the assets of two men and a news website it accuses of running an influence operation in Europe supporting “the foreign policy interests of the Russian Federation,” the country’s Foreign Ministry said in a statement.
Bus That Plunged Off Bridge in South Africa, Killing 45, Took Unusual Route
A bus that careened off a high overpass in South Africa and plunged into a rocky ravine, killing 45 people and leaving only an 8-year-old girl alive, was carrying Christian worshipers from neighboring Botswana on an annual pilgrimage.
U.S.-Funded Broadcaster Leaves Hong Kong, Citing Security Law
The United States-funded news service Radio Free Asia said on Friday that it has closed its office in Hong Kong because of concerns about the city’s recently enacted national security law that targets so-called foreign interference.
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Putin Offers Both Reassurance and Threat on a Wider War
President Vladimir Putin said that claims Russia planned to invade other countries were “nonsense,” but warned them against hosting warplanes meant for Ukraine.
Outcry in France as Principal Steps Down Over Head Scarf Incident
A Paris school principal’s decision to step down after he received online death threats over an incident involving a Muslim student’s head scarf has prompted national outrage this week in France.
From Village to Prison to Africa’s Youngest Elected President
The first election that Bassirou Diomaye Faye ever won was the one that just made him the president-elect of Senegal. Few in Senegal know the remarkable journey of the 44-year-old tax inspector who rode a wave of youth discontent to become — once inaugurated — Africa’s youngest elected president.
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Worries Over Ethnic Tensions Have Kremlin Treading Carefully on Massacre
Anti-migrant rhetoric in the aftermath of the attacks at the concert venue outside Moscow has spurred fears that the tragedy could cause ethnic strife inside Russia.
Thailand Lawmakers Bring Same-Sex Marriage a Crucial Step Closer
Thailand’s House of Representatives on Wednesday overwhelmingly passed a bill that would legalize same-sex marriage, bringing the measure a significant step closer to becoming law.
Russian Group Spread Disinformation About Princess of Wales, Experts Say
The whirl of conspiracy theories that enveloped Catherine, Princess of Wales, before she disclosed her cancer diagnosis last week probably didn’t need help from a foreign state. But researchers in Britain said that a notorious Russian disinformation operation helped stir the pot.
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Russia Promotes Evidence-Free Claim That Ukraine Was Behind Attack
Russia on Tuesday deepened its accusations against Ukraine and its Western allies, claiming again, without evidence, that they were most likely involved in the terrorist attack on a concert hall near Moscow that killed at least 139 people.
Assange Extradition On Hold Until U.S. Gives More Assurances
The High Court in London ruled on Tuesday that Julian Assange, the embattled WikiLeaks founder, cannot be immediately extradited to the United States, saying American authorities must offer assurances about his treatment first, including over his First Amendment rights and protection from the death penalty.
Venezuela’s Democratic Hopes Dim as Opposition Is Blocked From National Vote
The government’s moves to bar an opposition coalition from fielding a presidential candidate makes it more likely that President Nicolás Maduro can retain his repressive hold on power.
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Biden Seeks to Head Off Escalation After Israel’s Successful Defense
President Biden and his team, hoping to avoid further escalation leading to a wider war in the Middle East, are advising Israel that its successful defense against Iranian airstrikes constituted a major strategic victory that might not require another round of retaliation, U.S. officials said on Sunday. Read more
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U.S. Sends a Top General to Israel Amid Fears of Iranian Strikes
The United States dispatched its top military commander for the Middle East to Israel on Thursday, after President Biden stated that, despite recent friction, American support for Israel “is ironclad” in the event of an attack by Iran. Read more
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Hamas Leader Defiant After Israeli Strike Kills 3 of His Sons
An Israeli airstrike on Wednesday killed three sons of one of the most senior leaders of Hamas, Ismail Haniyeh, who said the strike would not weaken the group’s negotiating position or its resolve in its fight against Israel. Read more
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Germany Rebuffs Claim Its Arms Sales to Israel Abet Genocide in Gaza
Germany on Tuesday defended itself against accusations that its arms sales to Israel were abetting genocide in Gaza, arguing at the International Court of Justice that most of the equipment it has supplied since Oct. 7 was nonlethal and that it has also been one of the largest donors of humanitarian aid to the Palestinians. Read more
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Active Fighting Subsides in Gaza, but the War Is Not Over, Officials Say
The Israeli military’s departure from southern Gaza over the weekend has left the devastated territory in a state of suspense as active fighting there receded on Monday to its lowest ebb since a brief truce with Hamas in November.
But even as some observers hoped Israel’s withdrawal from the area might portend a new cease-fire, both Hamas and Israeli officials suggested the war was not yet over. Read more
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Israel Withdraws Troops From Southern Gaza as War Hits 6-Month Mark
The Israeli military said Sunday that it had withdrawn a division of ground troops from the southern Gaza Strip, as international mediators gathered with hopes of brokering a temporary cease-fire six months into a war that has now become the longest involving Israel since the 1980s. Read more
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Israel Agrees to Open Erez Crossing for Gaza Aid After Biden Pressure, U.S. Says
Israel agreed to open another crossing for aid to get into Gaza, the Biden administration said late Thursday, a move seemingly aimed at tempering the U.S. president’s growing frustration over the dire humanitarian crisis in the enclave. Read more
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‘Stop It Now’: Jill Biden Privately Urges an End to Conflict in Gaza
One of the strongest voices inside the White House urging an end to civilian casualties in Gaza is the person closest to the president: Jill Biden.
At a meeting with Muslim community members at the White House on Tuesday evening, one guest told President Biden that his wife had disapproved of him coming to the meeting because of Mr. Biden’s support for Israel in its war against Hamas. Read more
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7 Aid Workers Killed in Gaza Were Known for a Passion for Helping Others
To those who knew them, the World Central Kitchen workers who were killed in Israeli airstrikes in Gaza on Monday were described as devoted humanitarians who would do anything they could to help those in need.
Six of them came from around the world to help deliver and distribute food throughout the enclave, joining the dozens of Gazans already dedicated to relief work. One was a local Palestinian who was excited about having a job that involved helping others. They had just left a food warehouse in Deir al Balah, a city in central Gaza, when Israeli airstrikes hit their convoy, despite the World Central Kitchen coordinating with the Israeli military. All seven of them were killed. Read more
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Founder of World Central Kitchen Says Several Workers Killed in Gaza Airstrike
International aid workers from World Central Kitchen, a disaster relief nonprofit that has become a source of food for desperate Gazans, were killed in an airstrike in Gaza, according to José Andrés, the chef who founded the organization. Read more
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Displaced Palestinian Christians Mark Easter in Gaza’s Only Catholic Church
The only Catholic church in the Gaza Strip held somber Easter celebrations on Sunday for hundreds of displaced Palestinian Christians who have been sheltering within its compound since the war began nearly six months ago. Read more
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Fighting Rages Around Two Gaza Hospitals as Pressure on Israel Rises
Israeli troops and Hamas fighters waged deadly battles in and around two of the Gaza Strip’s major hospitals on Thursday as the Israeli government came under growing pressure at home and abroad to moderate its approach to a war that has devastated the enclave. Read more
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Two days after the U.N. call for a cease-fire, Israeli strikes on Gaza haven’t let up.
Israel’s air force on Wednesday continued to pound the Gaza Strip with strikes, and Hamas fighters kept up attacks against Israeli soldiers, a further indication that a United Nations Security Council resolution this week calling for a cease-fire had failed to persuade either side as attempts for an agreement appeared to falter. Read more
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Domestic Political Pressures Widen Divide Between Biden and Netanyahu
Relations between President Biden and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel appear to have sunk to a new low, with both men pressed hard by domestic politics and looming elections. Read more
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Ukrainians Shun Kremlin Suggestions Their Country Was Behind Moscow Attack
Ukrainians have reacted with a mixture of concern and mockery to the narrative pushed by the Kremlin and Russian state media that Ukraine was behind the terrorist attack Friday on a Moscow concert hall, a claim made despite the Islamic State’s claim of responsibility.
Video: Bolsonaro, Facing Investigations, Hid at Hungarian Embassy
Security-camera footage obtained by The Times shows that Brazil’s former president spent two nights at the Hungarian Embassy in an apparent bid for asylum.
Young Opposition Candidate Wins Senegal’s Presidential Election
Bassirou Diomaye Faye, a young political outsider backed by a powerful opposition figure, has won a surprise outright victory in Senegal’s presidential election only 10 days after being released from jail.
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