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Russia Appears to Launch New Offensive in Ukraine Amid Peace Talks

The Kremlin’s summer offensive appears to be underway. Russian forces are advancing on Ukrainian battlefields at the fastest pace this year, bombarding Ukrainian cities with some of the biggest drone and missile strikes of the war.

Far From Home: Uyghur Workers in Factories Supplying Global Brands

China’s persecution of Uyghurs prompted the U.S. to ban Xinjiang imports. China found a way around it — by shipping more Uyghurs across the country.

British Man Faces 7 Charges Over Liverpool Parade Car Crash

A 53-year-old British man was charged with dangerous driving, “unlawful and malicious wounding” and other offenses after a car hit a packed crowd in Liverpool, England, earlier this week, injuring almost 80 people.

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U.N. Condemns Israel’s New Aid Program in Gaza, After Chaotic Start

Israel is weathering one of its toughest weeks on the diplomatic stage after a chaotic start to a heavily criticized food distribution system, mounting anger from Europe over its widening invasion, and growing pressure from the United States to reach a truce.

A Desperate Haiti Turns to Erik Prince, Trump Ally, in Fight Against Gangs

Erik Prince, a private military contractor and prominent supporter of President Trump, is working with Haiti’s government to conduct lethal operations against gangs that are threatening to take over its capital.

French Doctor Who Sexually Abused Hundreds of Children Is Sentenced

The former surgeon who pleaded guilty to sexually abusing 299 people, most of them children, was sentenced to the maximum 20 years in prison by a French court in what is considered the largest pedophilia case in the country’s history.

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Satellite Images Suggest a Russian Plan to Restart Seized Ukrainian Nuclear Plant

Russia is building power lines in occupied southeastern Ukraine to link to its own grid a major nuclear plant it has captured, the clearest evidence yet of Moscow’s intent to restart and exploit the offline facility.

What We Know About the Car-Ramming at the Liverpool Parade in England

More than 60 people, including four children, were injured on Monday after a driver plowed into a crowd that had been celebrating Liverpool F.C.’s Premier League title.

How North Korea Botched the Launch of a Warship

Satellite images and videos show how launching a 5,000-ton warship into the water sideways can cause it to capsize if done incorrectly.

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Russia Intensifies Attacks on Ukraine as U.S. Steps Back

Russia unleashed yet another massive aerial bombardment aimed at Ukrainian cities and towns before dawn on Monday, pressing its advantage as the United States increasingly removes itself from the conflict and diplomatic efforts to end it.

Trump’s Comments on Gaza Reflect Israel’s Growing Isolation

For months, Israel’s strongest allies had been reluctant to join a wave of global censure against the war. Now, even the Trump administration appears to be growing impatient.

What to Know About the Deportees the U.S. Is Trying to Send to South Sudan

The Trump administration is trying to deport a group of eight migrants to South Sudan, a country on the brink of civil war.

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Ukraine and Russia Begin Largest Exchange of Prisoners of War

Russia and Ukraine began their largest exchange of prisoners of war on Friday, with each side returning 390 soldiers and civilians, according to both governments. More swaps are expected this weekend.

Bangladesh’s Leader Threatens to Resign Over Election Pressure

Muhammad Yunus has struggled to navigate between the army, career politicians and the protest movement that overthrew the Bangladesh's authoritarian leader last year. He is now threatening to quit if he is not allowed to get on with his job and prepare the country for elections at a slower pace.

Lebanon Moves to Disarm Palestinian Groups, a Test Run for Hezbollah

Lebanon will begin disarming the armed Palestinian factions in refugee camps on its territory in June, an important step toward its goal of bringing all weapons in the country under state control, a spokesman for the prime minister said on Friday.

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Alberta Stands Apart in Canada. Now It Plans a Long-Shot Bid to Secede.

Canada is just emerging from a period of political turmoil with a new prime minister in place. But now Alberta, a conservative Western province, is planning a referendum to break away.

Kim Jong-un Vents Fury After Botched Launch of North Korean Destroyer

North Korea’s attempt to launch its second navy destroyer in a month has failed, dealing a huge embarrassment to its leader, Kim Jong-un, who called it a criminal act and indicated he would punish those responsible.

Israelis, Stunned by D.C. Shooting, Fear Backlash Over Gaza War

Israelis reacted with shock and horror on Thursday to the killing of two Israeli Embassy employees at an event in Washington, D.C., which set off a spate of finger-pointing among Israeli politicians suggesting that their opponents were responsible for a rise in antisemitism and criticism of the country.

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The Spy Factory

For years, a Times investigation found, Russia's intelligence services turned Brazil into an assembly line for deep-cover operatives. A team of federal agents from the South American country has been quietly dismantling it.

India’s Security Forces Kill Dozens in a Bid to Crush Leftist Rebels

Security forces killed at least 27 people in central India on Wednesday, in an operation that the police said had targeted Maoist militants, as the authorities intensify a campaign aimed at defeating the country’s decades-old leftist insurgency.

Trump Ambushes South African President With Video of False Claims: What to Know

A visit by President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa to the White House took a contentious turn as President Trump showed him videos intended to back up Mr. Trump’s false claim that there have been mass killings of Afrikaners, a white ethnic minority that once led the nation’s apartheid government.

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The E.U. Is Still Ramping Up Sanctions on Russia. Here’s How.

The European Union approved a new package of sanctions on Russia on Tuesday, targeting Moscow's fleet of covert oil tankers, as the Trump administration’s approach to the war shifts.

Israel’s Allies Condemn Expansion of Gaza War

Israel’s threats to drastically escalate the war in Gaza and its blockade of humanitarian aid to a Palestinian population at risk of famine have drawn the sharpest condemnation yet from powerful Western allies, Britain, France and Canada, since the conflict began 19 months ago.

Gulf Deal-Making Spree Also Benefited Elon Musk and His Family

President Trump’s recent trip to the Persian Gulf was notable for the ways that American foreign policy overlapped with his family’s business interests. But another powerful White House figure also cut lucrative deals in the region last week: Elon Musk.

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Trump and Putin Discuss Ukraine War in High-Stakes Call

President Vladimir Putin revealed no breakthroughs after a two-hour call with President Trump on Monday, telling reporters that he was ready to negotiate a peace deal with Ukraine but repeating his demand for broad concessions.

In Upset, Centrist Wins Romania’s Presidential Election

In a setback for Europe’s surging nationalist forces, Nicusor Dan, a centrist mayor and former mathematics professor, on Sunday won the presidential election in Romania, defeating a hard-right candidate who is aligned with President Trump and has opposed military aid to Ukraine.

Modi’s Government Cracks Down on Dissent Over Pakistan Conflict

India’s government is taking legal action against academics, journalists and private companies seen as critical of its recent military campaign against Pakistan, including arresting one professor who had admonished Indians “who are baying for war.”

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Russia and Ukraine Agree to Prisoner Swap in First Direct Talks in Years

After days of confusion and theatrics, direct peace talks between Ukrainian and Russian negotiators took place on Friday in Istanbul for the first time since the start of the war, resulting in an agreement to conduct what would be the largest prisoner swap of the conflict.

‘Knives Are Out’ in South Sudan as Vice President Is Held in Detention

After years of gradual progress toward stability, a succession battle is pushing the world's youngest country to the precipice of another full-blown civil war.

Fighting India Helps Revive the Pakistani Military’s Popularity

As Pakistan declares victory in its most expansive military clash with India in more than 50 years, confidence in the troubled country’s state institutions is re-emerging, at least for now.

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Vengeful at Home, Trump Takes His Forgiving Side on Tour

During the first major foreign trip of his second term, President Trump has told audiences in the Middle East that he’s willing to set the past aside in the interests of peace and profit.

Ukrainians and Russians Are in Turkey but It Is Unclear if They Will Meet

An anticipated round of Ukraine peace talks in Turkey descended into bluster and confusion on Thursday, as Ukrainian and Russian delegations arrived in different cities and spent much of the day questioning whether they would even meet with one another.

Is There Political Life After Populism? Poland May Be the Test.

The Polish government is a centrist parliamentary coalition. To undo its predecessor’s democratic backsliding, it needs the presidency. The election starts next week.

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India and Pakistan Talked Big, but Satellite Imagery Shows Limited Damage

While the attacks in the military clash between India and Pakistan were widespread, satellite imagery indicates that the damage was far more contained than claimed — and appeared mostly inflicted by India on Pakistani facilities.

Russia Sentences Prominent Election Expert to 5 Years in Prison

The head of Russia’s only independent election watchdog was sentenced on Wednesday to five years in prison after being convicted of working with an “undesirable” organization, according to his attorney, charges that rights groups have criticized as politically driven.

José Mujica, Leftist President of Uruguay Known for Humility, Dies at 89

José Mujica, a former president of Uruguay, guerrilla fighter and stalwart of leftist leadership in Latin America, died on Tuesday. He was 89.

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Israel Bombards Gaza Seeking to Kill Top Hamas Leader, Officials Say

Israeli fighter jets bombarded the southern Gaza city of Khan Younis on Tuesday evening in an attempt to kill Muhammad Sinwar, one of Hamas’s remaining top leaders in the enclave, according to three Israeli officials.

Trump Says U.S. Will Lift Sanctions on Syria After Rebel Takeover

President Trump said on Tuesday that he would lift U.S. sanctions on Syria, throwing an economic lifeline to a country devastated by nearly 14 years of civil war and decades of dictatorship under the Assad family.

Zelensky Asks Trump to Attend Peace Talks, but Putin’s Plans Remain Unclear

President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine appealed to President Trump to meet him this week for peace talks, saying it would put pressure on President Vladimir Putin of Russia to attend, but he cast doubt on Mr. Putin’s desire for either talks or peace.

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Europeans Demand Russia Accept Truce; Trump Says He Might Join Peace Talks

Ukraine and its allies sought to pile pressure on Russia to agree to an unconditional truce, with European leaders threatening to immediately impose a new round of sanctions and President Volodymyr Zelensky challenging President Vladimir Putin to meet him in Turkey on Thursday.

Kurdish Insurgent Group Says It Is Ending Conflict With Turkish State

The Kurdistan Workers’ Party, a militia group that has waged a bloody insurgency against the Turkish state for four decades, said on Monday that it would lay down its arms and disband, a decision that could reverberate in neighboring countries.

India and Pakistan Hold Talks Aimed at Extending Cease-Fire

Indian and Pakistani military leaders held talks on Monday intended to extend a tenuous cease-fire that has halted the most expansive fighting in decades between the two nuclear-armed states.

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Fighting Between India and Pakistan Is the Worst in Decades: What to Know

The fighting between India and Pakistan has intensified into the most expansive conflict between the nuclear-armed countries in decades. There were widespread accounts of fighting well beyond the disputed Kashmir region, including extensive use of drones, along with gunfire and artillery strikes.

Putin Aims to Project Power at Military Parade Marking Victory Over Nazi Germany

President Vladimir Putin of Russia on Friday marked the 80th anniversary of the Soviet Union’s victory over Nazi Germany with a Red Square military parade designed to place Moscow at the vanguard of a rising, non-Western world order.

‘Enough is Enough’: Report of a Child’s Rape Enrages South Africans

In South Africa, a mother’s call for justice has challenged a culture of shame and inspired a nationwide movement to tackle the crisis of sexual violence.

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Who Is Robert Francis Prevost, the New Pope?

Robert Francis Prevost was elected the 267th pope on Thursday by 133 cardinals to lead the world’s 1.4 billion Roman Catholics. The first pope from the United States, he chose the name Leo XIV.

Danger Grows as India and Pakistan Appear to Escalate Military Clash

India and Pakistan appeared to be dangerously escalating their armed confrontation, as both countries said that their military sites had come under attack, and heavy shelling and strikes were reported overnight on each side of their border.

Putin and Xi Rebuke U.S. and Vow to Strengthen Ties

President Vladimir Putin of Russia and Xi Jinping, the leader of China, issued a joint rebuke to Washington on Thursday, a day before celebrations in Moscow to mark the 80th anniversary of the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany in World War II.

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India Strikes Pakistan but Is Said to Have Lost Aircraft

India said early Wednesday that it had conducted several airstrikes on Pakistan, hailing a victory in the name of vengeance for the terrorist attack that killed 26 civilians in Kashmir last month. But evidence was also growing that the Indian forces may have taken heavy losses during the operation.

What to Know About the Conclave to Choose Pope Francis’ Successor

Black smoke rose above the Sistine Chapel, signaling that cardinals did not elect a new pope in the first round of voting. They will spend the night at Vatican guesthouses and return to the Sistine Chapel on Thursday.

Libya’s Rival Governments Both Deny Deal to Take Deported U.S. Migrants

Libya’s rival governments both denied on Wednesday that they had agreed to receive deported immigrants from the United States, saying this would violate the North African nation’s sovereignty.

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What to Know About the Formation of Germany’s New Government

Six months after Olaf Scholz’s three-party coalition imploded, Friedrich Merz, a conservative Christian Democrat, was sworn in as Germany’s next chancellor after a surprising setback in parliament delayed him from taking office.

Ukrainian Drone Attack Forces Restriction of Flights Near Moscow, Russia Says

A Ukrainian drone attack halted flights at airports across a wide swath of Russia overnight on Tuesday, Russian officials said, showing Kyiv’s ability to strike deep into Russian territory before a planned parade in Moscow to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II in Europe.

A Haven for Civilians in Sudan Is Attacked for a Third Day

Large plumes of black smoke billowed over Port Sudan on Tuesday, as attacks on a city that had become a haven for civilians fleeing civil war stretched into a third day.

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Bombed by Russia, Odesa Now Wages a Cultural Battle

A push to rename streets and remove statues associated with imperial Russia is dividing Odesa, Ukraine, whose identity is tied up in its history.

Survivors Urge Cardinals to Discuss Sex Abuse Crisis in Choosing Next Pope

Survivors of sexual abuse and those who monitor the Roman Catholic Church’s handling of abuse cases are hoping to persuade cardinals to make the issue a priority when considering who should next be pope.

U.N. Court Drops Sudan’s Genocide Case Against U.A.E.

The United Nations’ top court on Monday dismissed a case accusing the United Arab Emirates of fueling genocide in Sudan by supporting paramilitary forces in the country’s ongoing civil war. The court said it “manifestly lacks jurisdiction.”

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Since Cease-Fire Talks Began, Life in Ukraine Has Become More Dangerous, U.N. Says

With the beginning of cease-fire talks in the war between Russia and Ukraine, life has become riskier for Ukrainian civilians, according to a tally of civilian deaths by the United Nations and analysts reviewing recent Russian strikes.

Explosions Cripple Ship Carrying Aid to Gaza in the Mediterranean Sea

A ship carrying 16 people and humanitarian aid to Gaza was rocked by explosions early Friday off the coast of Malta, setting the vessel on fire and putting it at risk of sinking, according to the human rights group operating the ship.

Germany’s Intelligence Agency Labels Far-Right AfD as Extremist

Germany’s domestic intelligence service has classified the far-right Alternative for Germany, which some polls show as the most popular in the country, as an extremist party, the German authorities announced on Friday.

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