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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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‘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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‘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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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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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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