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What We Know About the Deadly Mass Shooting in Canada
A mass shooting in a remote Canadian town on Tuesday left 10 people dead, including the suspected attacker, and at least 25 people wounded, shocking a country where such acts of violence are extremely rare.
Hong Kong Convicts a Political Exile’s Father, a First for the City
A Hong Kong court on Wednesday convicted Kwok Yin-sang, the father of Anna Kwok, a political activist, of a national security crime, in what rights groups have said is an escalation of the city’s campaign to silence activists living abroad by targeting their relatives at home.
How Hate Groups and Terrorists Use Gaming Platforms to Recruit Young Children
Hate groups and terrorist organizations are exploiting games like Minecraft and Roblox and other popular online platforms to recruit growing numbers of children to their causes, new data and dozens of interviews show.
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Japan’s Leader Wins in a Landslide, Clearing Way for Hard-Line Agenda
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi of Japan on Sunday won a sweeping mandate from voters for her economic agenda and tough stances on immigration and China.
Jimmy Lai’s 20-Year Sentence Follows Beijing’s Playbook on Dissent
News Analysis: Jimmy Lai, the Hong Kong pro-democracy media mogul who spent decades as a thorn in Beijing’s side, was sentenced on Monday to 20 years in prison. The ruling made clear that defiance in Hong Kong now carries the same price as it does across the border.
Israel Gives Itself More Control Over Occupied West Bank
Israel’s government has taken unilateral steps to give itself greater control over the occupied West Bank, challenging President Trump’s opposition to Israeli annexation of the territory and possibly violating international law.
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‘My Crazy Friend’: The Royals Who Stayed Close to Epstein
Emails, texts, photos and videos show how Jeffrey Epstein, even after becoming a convicted sex offender, burnished his ties to royal family members from several countries and their advisers.
Thousands Displaced for a Military Push Pakistan Said It Didn’t Order
Thousands of Pakistanis who lived along their nation’s tense border with Afghanistan have been left stranded after being driven from their homes last month to make way for a military campaign against Islamist fighters that their government now says it never planned.
In South Korea, Questions About Cram Schools, Success and Happiness
Academic pressure has become so intense in South Korea that even preschoolers are taking private extracurricular classes, raising worries about children’s rights.
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China’s Disappearing Generals
For three years, Xi Jinping has been cleaning out the Chinese military elite, bringing high-level dismissals and disappearances to nearly every arm of the world's second-most powerful military.
On Eve of Peace Talks, Russia Hits Power Plants in Frigid Ukraine
A day before scheduled peace talks with Ukraine, Russia resumed attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure on Tuesday, striking power plants with missiles in several regions as temperatures plunged to minus-13 degrees Fahrenheit in the capital, Kyiv.
Police Search X’s Premises in France as Prosecutors Summon Elon Musk
French police searched the premises of X in Paris as prosecutors issued a summons to the social media company’s owner, Elon Musk, raising the stakes in a yearlong investigation that has heightened a wider trans-Atlantic dispute over how to regulate tech companies.
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Syrian Government and Kurdish-Led Militia Seal a Deal to Merge Forces
Syria’s government and a powerful Kurdish-led militia reached an agreement on Friday to integrate Kurdish forces into the Syrian military, according to Kurdish leaders and a Syrian official, the most decisive step yet to bringing calm after clashes had threatened to reignite a full-blown conflict.
Argentina in Advanced Talks to Become Destination for U.S. Deportations
The United States and Argentina are in advanced talks to sign an agreement that would allow the U.S. to deport immigrants from other countries to the South American nation, according to two people familiar with the negotiations and U.S. government records obtained by The Times.
Ukraine Can’t Defend the Entire Front. Russia Is Finding the Gaps.
The swift advance of Moscow’s forces into the town of Huliaipole showcases a central challenge for Kyiv: how to defend 700 miles with too few troops.
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A City Where Every Step Outside Risks Death by Drone
Russian attacks on civilians in Kherson, in southern Ukraine, have forced important aspects of life to go underground, offering a vision of a postapocalyptic future.
How Iran Crushed a Citizen Uprising With Lethal Force
Iranians had protested en masse, fueled by the country's plunging economy. Security forces began to crack down with deadly force, killing at least 5,200 people. Videos verified by The New York Times show the breadth and ferocity of the regime’s crackdown.
‘The Man’ of Her Household: The Rise and Fall of a First Lady
Kim Keon Hee is the first former presidential spouse in South Korea to be convicted on a criminal charge. Her downfall began after her husband declared martial law.
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Israel Says It Will Reopen Gaza-Egypt Border, a Palestinian Lifeline, in Days
Israel has said that it will reopen the border between the Gaza Strip and Egypt within days for travelers on foot, a move that would allow Palestinians who fled the enclave during the two-year war to return home for the first time.
Gunmen Kill 11 After Soccer Match in Mexico
Gunmen opened fire on a crowded soccer field in Mexico on Sunday, killing 11 and injuring 12, in an attack that appeared to highlight the persistent violence from the nation’s cartels despite the government’s efforts.
In Xi’s China, Even the Mightiest General Can Fall
A combat veteran, Zhang Youxia was once seen as the most trusted man in Xi Jinping’s military. Now he has been accused of disloyalty to Mr. Xi.
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After Trump’s Ultimatum, Greenland Talks Include Sovereign U.S. Bases, No Drilling for Russia
Negotiations to resolve the future of Greenland have focused in recent days on proposals to increase NATO’s presence in the Arctic, give America a sovereign claim to pockets of Greenland’s territory and block potentially hostile adversaries from mining the island’s minerals.
Filipino Journalist Gets Prison in Case Seen as Attack on Free Press
A Philippine court on Thursday convicted a journalist on charges of financing terrorism and sentenced her to more than a decade in prison, in a ruling that rights and press groups said was a blatant attack on press freedom.
Brazil’s Latest Icon Is New to Film. Now, She’s a Star of an Oscar Contender.
Clad in florals and puffing on a cigarette, Tânia Maria has captivated audiences with a striking, if brief, performance in “The Secret Agent,” Brazil’s latest Oscar nominee.
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How the Train Crash in Spain Unfolded
Two trains collided on Sunday in southern Spain, killing at least 40 people and leaving dozens more hospitalized. The trains were running in opposite directions on parallel and straight tracks. Here’s how the crash unfolded.
Fresh Russian Strikes Cut Heat to Thousands in Ukraine’s Freezing Capital
Russian strikes left thousands of apartment buildings in Ukraine’s capital without heat and more than one million consumers without electricity in subfreezing temperatures on Tuesday, the latest assault in a campaign that the Ukrainian authorities say is aimed at breaking the country’s morale.
U.S. Shifts Away From Kurdish-Led Forces in Fight Against ISIS
The U.S. special envoy to Syria said that Washington no longer needed to rely on Kurdish-led forces as its primary partner to fight the Islamic State, arguing that the Syrian government was now prepared to take over security duties.
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Thousands of Chinese Fishing Boats Quietly Form Vast Sea Barriers
China quietly mobilized thousands of fishing boats twice in recent weeks to form massive floating barriers of at least 200 miles long, showing a new level of coordination that could give Beijing more ways to impose control in contested seas, a New York Times analysis of ship data reveals.
Pressure From Trump Revives Colombia’s War Against Rebel Group
President Gustavo Petro of Colombia is taking a harder line against the National Liberation Army, or ELN, a leftist group experts call a powerful drug trafficker in Colombia and Venezuela.
Canada Breaks With U.S. to Slash Tariffs on Some Chinese Electric Vehicles
Canada will lower tariffs on some Chinese electric vehicles and China will do the same for Canadian canola products, a major shift in policy that was announced on Friday during a landmark state visit by Prime Minister Mark Carney of Canada to Beijing.
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‘We’re Not Stupid’: What Greenlanders Would Say to Trump
A Times reporter's visit to Greenland reveals a swirl of feelings as people nervously await talks with the Trump administration about the island’s future.
Venezuelan Envoy to Make First Washington Trip in Years Amid Thaw
A Venezuelan government envoy planned to travel on Thursday to Washington to meet U.S. officials and take initial steps toward reopening the Venezuelan embassy there, according to Venezuelans and Americans familiar with the matter.
Quebec’s Unpopular Leader to Resign Ahead of Elections
The deeply unpopular premier of Quebec, François Legault, said on Wednesday that he would resign after seven years in power, acknowledging after months of desperate attempts to revive his standing in the polls that “Quebecers want change.”
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Israel Is Still Demolishing Gaza, Building by Building
Israel has demolished more than 2,500 buildings in Gaza since the cease-fire began, according to a New York Times analysis, including in areas still under Hamas control.
Russia’s Fearsome Arsenal Fizzled in Venezuela. Here’s Why.
Venezuela had failed to set up much of the high-powered air defense systems from its allies in Russia, leaving the country vulnerable at the time of the U.S attack, an analysis by The Times found.
Iran Prepared for War but Ready to Negotiate, Foreign Minister Says
Iran said Monday that it was prepared for conflict but also ready to negotiate after President Trump warned that the United States might intervene to stop an increasingly deadly government crackdown on opposition protests.
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Colombia’s President Feared a U.S. Attack. Then Trump Called.
A conversation between President Trump and President Gustavo Petro of Colombia appeared to defuse a crisis that erupted after Trump said military action against Colombia “sounds good.” President Petro spoke to The New York Times just before the call.
Russian Strikes Knock Out Power and Heat to Hundreds of Thousands of Ukrainians
About half a million households were still without heat and power in the Dnipropetrovsk region of Ukraine on Thursday evening, as the authorities raced in the winter cold to restore services knocked out by Russian strikes the previous night.
Venezuela Leaders to Free Political Prisoners in a Sign of Possible Change
Venezuela’s government announced the release of what it described as “an important number” of political prisoners, the first ostensible gesture of change by the new administration since the ouster of President Nicolás Maduro.
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Venezuela Braces for Economic Collapse From U.S. Blockade
Venezuela could lose the bulk of its oil export revenues this year if the U.S. blockade stays in place, according to internal government estimates, a scenario that would set off a humanitarian crisis.
Swiss Bar Hit by Deadly Fire Was Not Inspected for Six Years, Authorities Say
The local authorities failed to carry out yearly safety inspections between 2020 and 2025 at the bar in the Swiss Alps that suffered a deadly fire last week, Swiss officials acknowledged on Tuesday, amid mounting accusations that lax oversight had set the stage for the disaster.
Iran Says It’s Investigating Violence at Weekend Protests
Iran’s president ordered an investigation into violence at recent protests in the western province of Ilam, after video surfaced that appeared to show security forces shooting at demonstrators and storming a hospital.
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How a Fire Ripped Through a Swiss Bar and Broke a Village’s Heart
Investigators said that sparklers attached to bottles of champagne were the likely cause of a fire that tore through a popular bar during a New Year’s celebration in the Alps, leaving 40 people dead and dozens badly burned, many fighting for their lives.
Trump Says U.S. Is ‘Locked and Loaded’ if Iran Kills Protesters
President Trump said on Friday that the United States would come to the aid of protesters in Iran if the government there used lethal force against them, in a sharp escalation of remarks after days of widespread demonstrations against the Iranian government.
Zelensky Names General to Replace Chief of Staff Ousted in Graft Scandal
President Zelensky appointed Kyrylo Budanov, the head of the country’s military intelligence agency, as his new chief of staff. Mr. Budanov is seen as a potential rival to Mr. Zelensky if elections are held.
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Russia Nears Capture of Key Ukrainian Towns After Year of Grinding Assaults
Russia appears poised to capture three strategic areas in southern and eastern Ukraine, which would give Moscow an edge in U.S.-mediated peace talks.
The Ties That Bound a Fixture of British Politics to Jeffrey Epstein
For years Peter Mandelson, a senior British politician, concealed the depth of his friendship with the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, until new files were released.
Hamas Would Keep Some Arms Initially in Draft Gaza Plan, Officials Say
The United States is demanding that Hamas surrender all weapons that are capable of striking Israel, but will allow the group to keep some small arms, at least initially, according to a draft plan, officials and people familiar with the proposal said.
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Iran Is at Work on Missile and Nuclear Sites, Satellite Images Show
Iran appears to have rapidly repaired several ballistic missile facilities damaged in strikes last year, but it has made only limited fixes to major nuclear sites struck by Israel and the United States, a Times analysis of satellite imagery suggests.
Suicide Bombing Kills 31 at Mosque in Pakistan’s Capital
A suicide bomber killed 31 people at a mosque on the outskirts of Islamabad and injured at least 150 others, according to the police and hospital officials, adding to worries that the militant groups active in Pakistan’s border areas are increasingly targeting the capital.
Russian General Is Shot in Latest Attack on a Top Military Leader in Moscow
A top Russian general involved in intelligence gathering for the Ukraine war was shot in Moscow on Friday, the authorities said, in the latest in a string of high-profile attacks on military leaders inside Russia.
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In Afghanistan, a Trail of Hunger and Death Behind U.S. Aid Cuts
Since the Trump administration slashed foreign aid a year ago, Afghanistan has plunged deeper into a crisis marked by levels of child hunger unseen in 25 years and the closure of almost 450 health centers.
Israel Launches Deadly Strikes on Gaza, Saying Militants Attacked Its Soldiers
Israel said it launched airstrikes in the Gaza Strip after militants opened fire on its soldiers overnight, critically wounding one. The attacks killed at least 21 Palestinians, including several children, according to Gaza health officials.
At Least 15 Die in Rare Collision Between Migrant Boat and Greek Patrol Vessel
At least 15 people died after a rare collision between a speedboat carrying migrants and a Greek Coast Guard vessel off the island of Chios in the eastern Aegean Sea, the authorities said on Wednesday.
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Gaza Crossing to Egypt Reopens in Step Forward for Fragile Cease-Fire
The sole border crossing between Gaza and Egypt reopened on Monday after being largely closed for 20 months, a symbolic, if halting, step forward in Israel’s cease-fire with Hamas.
The Secret Egyptian Air Base Behind Sudan’s Drone War
A clandestine drone operation in Egypt offers new evidence of how the civil war in Sudan — racked by famine, atrocities and tens of thousands of deaths — is morphing into a sprawling theater for high-tech drone warfare driven by the interests of rival foreign powers.
China Fails to Curb the ‘Secret Filming Betrayal’ of Women and Girls
Hidden cameras capture Chinese women in intimate moments without their consent, yet the authorities do little to stop it. The lack of enforcement is striking for a country known for its expansive online surveillance.
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Devastating Floods Displace Hundreds of Thousands in Southern Africa
Hundreds of thousands of people across southern Africa have been displaced from their homes after heavy rains brought some of the worst flooding the region has seen in decades. More than 100 deaths have been confirmed so far across South Africa, Zimbabwe and Mozambique.
Greenlanders Watching Turmoil in the United States Say No Thanks
The violence in Minneapolis and President Trump’s threats have soured Greenlanders on the United States and, unexpectedly, pushed them closer to Denmark.
She Couldn’t Defend Herself, but He Wasn’t Charged With Rape
A decision in China not to charge a man who fathered children with a woman with a mental illness has set off a debate about consent and the state’s push for babies.
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Troop Casualties in Ukraine War Near 2 Million, Study Finds
The number of Russian and Ukrainian troops killed, wounded or missing during nearly four years of war is on track to reach two million by this spring, according to a new study, a stunning toll as Russia’s assault on its neighbor grinds on.
Albania Created an ‘A.I. Minister’ to Curb Corruption. Then Its Developers Were Accused of Graft.
Albania’s minister for artificial intelligence, an A.I. avatar named Diella, is programmed to detect government corruption. But Diella did not catch the alleged wrongdoing by its human creators.
All-Night Concerts Bring Fleeting Normalcy in a War-Ravaged Nation
Life in Myanmar was upended five years ago, when the military seized power in a coup. Now the junta is trying to project a veneer of legitimacy and normalcy, even as it is fighting a grinding civil war with pro-democracy rebels and other groups.
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The Final Indignities Inflicted on Iran’s Protest Victims
Witness testimony and videos from Tehran’s largest cemetery show disrespectful treatment of the dead after a brutal government crackdown.
Peru’s President May Be Ousted Over Secret Meetings With Chinese Businessmen
Leaked videos have prompted a scandal involving President José Jerí of Peru and two Chinese men under investigation.
F.B.I. Arrests Canadian Olympian Accused of Running Drug Ring
A former Olympic snowboarder from Canada who the F.B.I. says is one of North America’s most notorious drug smugglers was arrested on murder and drug trafficking charges, the agency announced Friday, ending a yearslong search.
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Trump Threatens Europe Over Greenland, but Rules Out Sending Troops
President Trump told European leaders in Davos, Switzerland, on Wednesday that he would not send troops to seize Greenland from Denmark, while still demanding ownership of the large, icy island and threatening dire economic and security consequences if he does not get his way in the world.
Killer of Shinzo Abe, Former Leader of Japan, Gets Life in Prison
More than three years after Shinzo Abe, Japan’s longest-serving prime minister, was gunned down in broad daylight at a campaign stop — a rare and shocking act of political violence in the country — a man was sentenced to life in prison for his murder.
Israeli Strikes in Gaza Kill 11, Including Three Journalists
Israeli forces killed at least 11 people in the Gaza Strip on Wednesday, Gaza health officials said, including three Palestinian journalists who the Israeli military said were flying a drone.
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What We Know About the Deadly High-Speed Train Crash in Spain
Two high-speed trains crashed on Sunday in southern Spain, killing at least 40 people and injuring dozens of others, according to the local authorities.
Trump Links His Push for Greenland to Not Winning Nobel Peace Prize
President Trump is now claiming that one reason he is pushing to acquire Greenland is that he didn’t win the Nobel Peace Prize, according to a text message he sent to Norway’s prime minister over the weekend.
Slow Emergency Response Blamed in Deadly Fire That Tore Through Pakistani Mall
A fire tore through a crowded mall in Karachi this past weekend, leaving at least 23 people dead and dozens missing on Monday in the latest tragedy that urban planners and shopkeepers have blamed on chronic mismanagement in Pakistan’s largest city.
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Iran Backpedals on Executions Threat but Casts Protesters as ‘Terrorists’
Iran appeared to backpedal on previous threats to execute protesters, amid global condemnation and fears of U.S. military action, even as the government continues a brutal crackdown after weeks of demonstrations.
Uganda Holds Elections Despite Delays and Internet Blackout
Ugandans headed to the polls on Thursday for an election in which President Yoweri Museveni, 81, is expected to extend his rule of nearly four decades in the east African nation.
The U.S. Is Pressing Mexico to Allow U.S. Forces to Fight Cartels
The United States is intensifying pressure on Mexico to allow U.S. military forces to conduct joint operations to dismantle fentanyl labs inside the country, according to American officials.
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‘Shoot to Kill’: Accounts of Brutal Crackdown Emerge From Iran
Despite the communications blockade in Iran amid mass protests, a recurring image has made its way out of the country: rows and rows of body bags. As many as 3,000 people are feared dead as witnesses describe government forces firing on unarmed protesters.
At This Office Park, Scamming the World Was the Business
New York Times journalists got a rare look inside one of the compounds in Myanmar where the online fraud industry makes its billions. Inspirational slogans (“Keep going”) were just the start.
Prosecutors Demand Death Penalty for South Korea’s Ousted Leader
A special counsel on Tuesday asked a court in Seoul to sentence South Korea’s impeached and ousted former president, Yoon Suk Yeol, to death, on the charge of leading an insurrection when he briefly imposed martial law on his country in late 2024.
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Russia Says It Used Nuclear-Capable Missile to Strike Western Ukraine
The Russian Defense Ministry said on Friday that it had struck western Ukraine with a nuclear-capable intermediate-range ballistic missile, an ominous warning by President Vladimir Putin of Russia as U.S.-led negotiations to end the war have gained steam.
Iran’s Supreme Leader Vows to ‘Not Back Down’ as Protests Swell
Iran’s supreme leader vowed that the government would “not back down” in the face of protests that have rocked the country in recent weeks, as the country’s leadership threatened to escalate its crackdown on demonstrators.
Trump Is Making a Power Play in Latin America. China Is Already There.
China built a dominant strategic position in Latin America as the leading lender and trading partner. It is watching President Trump’s next moves closely.
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U.S. Seizes Oil Tanker and Boards Another, Raising Tensions With Russia
The United States on Wednesday seized an oil tanker in the North Atlantic that had evaded its effort to crack down on Venezuela’s energy exports, U.S. officials said, capping a pursuit that had lasted more than two weeks and raised tensions with Russia.
Reshuffle at Ukraine’s Intelligence Agencies Draws Criticism
The directors of Ukraine’s two main intelligence agencies have been replaced in the largest reshuffle of Ukraine’s intelligence agencies during the war. Some ask whether the shake-up risks disrupting the agencies’ operations and is political in nature.
Yemeni Separatist Defies Saudi Demand, and Strike Follows
The leader of a separatist group in Yemen refused a Saudi demand to fly to the Saudi capital, Riyadh, for talks on Tuesday, heightening a standoff in which Yemen’s sovereignty hangs in the balance.
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What We Know About Maduro’s Capture and the Fallout
Venezuela’s ousted president, Nicolás Maduro, appeared before a judge in New York on Monday to face drug and weapons charges, two days after he was captured in a U.S. military raid on Caracas.
Denmark Tells Trump to ‘Stop the Threats’ About Greenland
Denmark’s prime minister urged President Trump to “stop the threats” to take over Greenland after Mr. Trump reiterated his interest in controlling the semiautonomous territory of Denmark, following the U.S. military raid on Venezuela.
After U.S. Strikes on Christmas, Fear Grips Muslims in Rural Nigeria
A small town in Nigeria, set amid a smattering of baobab trees is grappling with the aftermath of a bombing ordered by President Trump.
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Guinea’s Coup Leader Wins Election After Barring Leading Opponents
The leader of a coup in the West African nation of Guinea won a landslide victory in a presidential election meant to legitimize his rule, according to results on Wednesday. The vote took place more than four years after he seized power and tightened his grip on the country.
Iran Protests Turn Deadly as Violence and Anger Spread
Financial pressures have fueled a fifth day of demonstrations around Iran, with at least one person killed in the protests so far, according to the authorities.
Another New Year at War: Ukraine’s Troops Doubt It Will Be the Last
After a year of Russian advances, the goal for 2026 is simply to survive, said one officer in eastern Ukraine. “It’s hard to make any plans,” he said.
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