Dopamine Sites Sell Nothing, and People Cannot Get Enough
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Digital spaces that simulate indulgences like shopping and ordering food have taken off worldwide. Experts in human behavior say there are real reasons for their appeal.
September 11th 2026, 5:13 am
As Russia Again Draws Near, a Frontline City Fears Obliteration This Time
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The Ukrainian city of Izium still bears the scars of Russian occupation from four years ago. As Moscow’s forces approach, residents are bracing for the worst.
September 11th 2026, 5:13 am
Organizers of Hong Kong Vigils for Tiananmen Massacre Sentenced to Prison
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Chow Hang-tung, Lee Cheuk-yan and Albert Ho were given lengthy prison sentences under a national security law imposed on the city by Beijing.
September 11th 2026, 3:29 am
Why Emerging Powers Keep Joining BRICS, Even When They Disagree
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Leaders of China, Russia, India and other BRICS club nations meet in New Delhi this weekend, but wars and soaring energy prices threaten to undermine unity.
September 11th 2026, 3:29 am
At BRICS Summit, China and India Vie for Influence
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China sees the BRICS group as a vehicle for challenging American power. India wants to keep the group broad enough to avoid choosing sides.
September 11th 2026, 3:29 am
Moscow Claims Ukraine Sought to Start a War Between Russia and the U.K.
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Britain warned that Russia uses disinformation to divide Ukraine from its international partners.
September 10th 2026, 1:59 pm
UK Sanctions Against Israeli Settlers Divide British Rabbis
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Prominent rabbis reacted with a mix of support, condemnation and concern about the ramifications for Jews in Britain.
September 10th 2026, 1:59 pm
An Ancient Mausoleum, Untouched by Looters, Is Found Under Peru’s Sands
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One archaeologist called the tombs “the discovery of the decade” as the first burials from the Chimu kingdom to have escaped centuries of plunder.
September 10th 2026, 12:40 pm
Kenneth Feinberg Recalls Running the 9/11 Compensation Fund
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Kenneth Feinberg says the nearly three years he spent running the Sept. 11 compensation fund changed his life view forever.
September 10th 2026, 6:53 am
With Messaging That Mirrors Putin’s, Germany’s Far-Right Party Gains Ground
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Embracing positions extolled by the Kremlin, the Alternative for Germany party may govern for the first time in a German state.
September 10th 2026, 6:53 am
Carney, at a Cabinet Retreat, Considers Further Trade Strikes Against the U.S.
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Canada’s retaliation this week against President Trump’s tariffs was met with more American tariffs and a closed U.S. border on some Canadian products.
September 10th 2026, 6:53 am
At Least 5 Dead, More Than 80 Missing After Ferry Fire in the Philippines
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The June Aster was sailing from Manila to Coron, a popular tourist destination, when a fire broke out aboard the vessel.
September 10th 2026, 6:53 am
After a Difficult Loss, Nigeria Has Become a Source of Pain for Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has moved countless readers with her novels about Nigerians at home and abroad. After the death in Lagos of her toddler son, her homeland no longer feels as much like home.
September 10th 2026, 6:53 am
Gander Welcomed Americans in 2001. Now, U.S.-Canada Tensions Hit Home
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The Newfoundland town welcomed thousands of frightened airline passengers on Sept. 11, but 25 years later, mixed emotions run through anniversary plans amid an escalating trade war.
September 10th 2026, 6:53 am
Why Yemen Is Back on the Brink of War
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The Houthi militia, the Yemeni government, Iran and Saudi Arabia all have reasons to escalate the conflict.
September 10th 2026, 6:53 am
25 Years After 9/11, Al Qaeda Still Has a Home in Afghanistan
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The Taliban claim that Afghanistan is no longer a sanctuary for terrorist groups, but Al Qaeda and others are still present, reviving old fears.
September 10th 2026, 6:53 am
Yemen’s Houthis Seize Strategic Red Sea Port, Officials Say
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The Iran-backed militia routed Yemeni government forces in Mokha, putting the group in a stronger position to attack ships in a crucial waterway for global trade.
September 10th 2026, 6:53 am
The ‘Forever War’ in Afghanistan: 25 Years in Pictures
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TK great summary will go here
September 10th 2026, 6:53 am
Spain Declassifies Warning to Morocco About Migrant Crossing Plans
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Spain’s intelligence service had alerted Morocco about social media calls for a border exodus into Ceuta, which led to more than 100 deaths and a political crisis in Spain.
September 9th 2026, 3:22 pm
Police Expand Investigation Into Reform U.K. After Undercover Sting
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The Metropolitan Police are investigating Nigel Farage’s right-wing populist party after footage appeared to show party officials arranging secret contributions from a foreign donor.
September 9th 2026, 3:22 pm
Yemen Tilts Toward Full-Scale War as Saudi-Houthi Clashes Escalate
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With its oil-export routes once again under threat, Saudi Arabia is stepping up its military campaign against an old antagonist.
September 9th 2026, 3:22 pm
14 Killed in Weapons Depot Blast in Northwest Syria
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Officials said they had not determined the cause of the explosion. Years of fighting have left Syria littered with weapons and ordnance left over from the civil war.
September 9th 2026, 3:22 pm
Singapore’s Prime Minister Gets a Big Raise
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Singapore’s prime minister, Lawrence Wong, got the bump as part of a longstanding policy to pay high salaries to public servants in order to attract top talent and prevent corruption.
September 9th 2026, 11:23 am
Thousands Gather for Funeral of Norway’s King Harald
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Royal families and heads of state, including President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine, attended the funeral of King Harald V in Oslo.
September 9th 2026, 11:23 am
U.S. Takes Aim at New Target in Deadly Boat Strike Campaign
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U.S. military officials in the past two weeks have sunk six large fishing vessels accused of providing fuel to fast boats carrying drugs from South America.
September 9th 2026, 11:23 am
Why This Small Dutch Town Is Teaching ‘Adolescence’ in School
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The Netflix series is seen as a way to kindle debate about gender roles and to confront online bullying.
September 9th 2026, 5:22 am
Israel’s Election Campaign Is Heating Up. Here’s Who’s Running.
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The contest is shaping up to be a referendum on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. It is considered the most consequential in Israel’s history.
September 9th 2026, 5:22 am
Ukraine’s Unexpected $27 Billion Budget Gap Rattles Europe
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An unexpected request from President Volodymyr Zelensky offered a stark reminder that the cost of the war will rise, challenging Europe.
September 9th 2026, 5:22 am
In England — Yes, England — Tea and Cantaloupe Grow as the Climate Warms
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As British farmers confront intense heat waves tied to climate change, some are cultivating new crops rarely grown in their country.
September 9th 2026, 5:22 am
Europe Unites to Pressure Israel, Breaking With U.S.
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Britain once followed in France’s slipstream when it came to pressuring Israel. Under new leadership, it is spearheading opposition to Israeli settlements, risking American anger.
September 9th 2026, 5:22 am
The Theme Park at the Heart of France’s Culture War
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The Puy du Fou is one of France’s most visited theme parks. Its founder says it gives the French a “founding narrative,” but critics say it peddles “far-right propaganda.”
September 9th 2026, 5:22 am
How a Driver’s Sudden Death Triggered Ebola Panic in Congo
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When a truck driver unexpectedly collapsed and died in a remote village, frontline medical staff scrambled to safely isolate his body, triggering a standoff.
September 9th 2026, 5:22 am
Nepal’s Flood Relief Workers Feel the Pain of Trump’s Cuts to U.S.A.I.D.
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The agency played an important role in responding to earlier disasters like the 2015 earthquake. But the U.S. and other countries have pulled back, Nepali officials and humanitarian groups say.
September 9th 2026, 5:22 am
This Tiny Anti-Establishment Party May Put Germany’s Far Right in Power
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Germany’s far right won a state election but fell short of a majority. Its path to power depends on a small populist group that defies traditional labels.
September 9th 2026, 5:22 am
Iran Signals Readiness to Escalate War With U.S. Amid Rising Economic Pressure
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The Iranian government is taking an increasingly aggressive approach as it confronts a growing economic threat and worries that its grip on the Strait of Hormuz is slipping, analysts say.
September 9th 2026, 5:22 am
Carney Says Retaliation Against U.S. Tariffs Was Unavoidable
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In a video address, the prime minister said the United States was seeking “dependency, not a true economic partnership” from Canada.
September 8th 2026, 12:53 pm
Iceland Summons U.S. Ambassador Over Provocative Trump Map
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After voting against talks to join the European Union, Iceland is reacting forcefully to a slight against its sovereignty.
September 8th 2026, 12:53 pm
Hungary Expels 10 Russian Diplomats, Signaling a Shift
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The housecleaning puts the new government more in line with how European allies relate to Moscow, tempering cozy ties developed under Viktor Orban’s administration.
September 8th 2026, 12:53 pm
Saudi Arabia and Yemen’s Houthis Edge Back to the Brink of War
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The Saudi authorities said dozens were injured in attacks by the Iran-backed militia and vowed to retaliate.
September 8th 2026, 12:53 pm
UK Imposes Sanctions on Israeli Settlements in West Bank, Accuses Settlers of Ethnic Cleansing
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Britain said Israel had “turned a blind eye” to violence against Palestinians by extremist settlers, as it joined allies in announcing a ban on trade with illegal settlements.
September 8th 2026, 11:22 am
Australian Social Media Users Could Get Power to Switch Off Algorithms
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Technology companies have been “running real-time, unregulated product testing on Australians” for too long, communications minister says.
September 8th 2026, 11:22 am
AfD’s Far Right Win Puts New Pressure on Germany’s Leader Merz
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Antipathy to Chancellor Friedrich Merz was a reason the far right surged in a state election. Though he does not face a national election until 2029, his leadership is under increasing scrutiny.
September 8th 2026, 11:22 am
Rubio to Push Colombia’s New Leader to Tackle Cocaine Trade
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Targeting traffickers will be at the top of the agenda as Secretary of State Marco Rubio visits Colombia, according to people familiar with his plans.
September 8th 2026, 5:22 am
Chinese Ship Takes Arctic Shortcut: Smart Business? Or a Political Flex?
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Melting ice is opening a trade route through the Arctic. China has begun the first regular service, part of its polar ambitions.
September 8th 2026, 5:22 am
Saudi Arabia Vows Retaliation After Houthi Attacks Injure Dozens
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The latest escalation threatens to drag Saudi Arabia and the Iran-backed Houthi militia back into a full-blown war.
September 8th 2026, 5:22 am
Russia Bombards Kyiv Soon After Witkoff, Kushner Leave
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Russia agreed not to bomb Ukraine’s capital during Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner’s visit there. The respite was short-lived.
September 8th 2026, 5:22 am
Online Posts Show Families’ Grief for Flood Victims on Tibet’s Side of China-Nepal Border
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The authorities have not released an official list of those missing in the Tibet flood, creating an information void that people have tried to fill.
September 8th 2026, 4:38 am
Britain Set to Target Israeli West Bank Settlements With Trade Ban
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The expected move will be announced on Tuesday, officials said, and underscored Israel’s mounting isolation over its policies toward Palestinians following the war in Gaza.
September 7th 2026, 3:52 pm
Philippines Lawmaker, Cousin of Marcos, Charged With Taking Kickbacks
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A cousin of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. was charged with plundering public funds meant for flood control in the Southeast Asian country. He has denied wrongdoing.
September 7th 2026, 1:53 pm
Germany’s ‘Firewall’ Against the Far Right Is Being Tested Like Never Before
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A blowout win by the far-right Alternative for Germany party in a state election has revealed a split among voters about whether to uphold a decades-old strategy for sidelining extremists.
September 7th 2026, 9:06 am
Thousand of Serbs Gather to Mourn Ratko Mladic, the ‘Butcher of Bosnia’
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The government insisted the funeral was a private affair, even as government ministers attended and state-controlled news media lavished praise on the convicted war criminal.
September 7th 2026, 8:51 am
Israeli Strikes in Lebanon Kill 9 as Bombardment Intensifies
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Israel has stepped up its attacks targeting Hezbollah after capturing a strategic ridge last week, spurring worries that it will prolong its occupation of Lebanese territory.
September 7th 2026, 7:53 am
They Went to Ukraine on the ‘Peace Express.’ Detours Are Likely Ahead.
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The Trump administration had let the peace process enter such a freeze that a trip to Kyiv was just an initial step. Any new talks will happen alongside escalating fighting.
September 7th 2026, 7:53 am
After Victory in German State, Far Right Needs Help to Take Power
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The Alternative for Germany, or AfD, does not have a straightforward path to governing Saxony-Anhalt, but a small populist party could clear the way.
September 7th 2026, 6:21 am
Canada’s Retaliatory Tariffs Set to Take Effect as Trump Threatens to Escalate
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New Canadian levies of up to 50 percent are expected to begin Tuesday, even as Washington warns of a new round of American tariffs.
September 7th 2026, 5:25 am
In Peru, the Trump Administration Sees the Limits of Its Anti-China Push
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As Secretary of State Marco Rubio travels this week to Peru, its growing economic ties to China have raised tensions with the U.S., but show no signs of reversing course.
September 7th 2026, 5:25 am
AfD Victory in Saxony-Anhalt Sends a Signal to Europe
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A vote in eastern Germany has given fresh momentum to hard-right parties hoping to win elections across Europe next year, analysts said.
September 7th 2026, 3:36 am
Germany’s Far Right Just Misses Majority in Crucial State Election
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The Alternative for Germany, or AfD, trounced its rivals but was left unsure if it will be able to govern in Saxony-Anhalt. The result shocked Germany.
September 7th 2026, 3:36 am
Haitians Deported From U.S. Are Left Broke and Stranded
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Hundreds have been deported to Haiti in recent weeks, and some say they have been left with no money, no protection from gangs and no place to go.
September 6th 2026, 4:08 pm
Live Updates: Germany’s Far Right Eyes Breakthrough in Regional Election
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Victory for the Alternative for Germany party in a vote in the eastern state of Saxony-Anhalt would propel a far-right party into power for the first time since World War II.
September 6th 2026, 11:07 am
In Ukraine, Fraud and Waste Are Rewarded With More Weapons Contracts
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Secret military audits reveal a military procurement system riddled with mismanagement. In 2024 alone, Ukraine lost $1.2 billion to fraud and waste.
September 6th 2026, 5:38 am
What Secret Audits Tell Us About How Ukraine’s Military Is Spending Its Money
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The documents amount to an autopsy of the weapons-contracting process.
September 6th 2026, 5:38 am
Trump Envoys Expected to Make First Visit to Kyiv
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Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner met with President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia in Moscow on Saturday in an effort to revive peace talks.
September 6th 2026, 5:38 am
A Bad Year for Bees Gets Worse as Trump’s Tariffs Hit Canada’s Honey Belt
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Alberta produces 40 percent of Canada’s honey. This year, rain and President Trump’s trade war have combined to threaten the industry.
September 6th 2026, 5:38 am
China’s New Graduates, Facing a Dire Job Market, Must Also Contend With A.I.
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A record 12.7 million young people are looking for jobs as the country embraces artificial intelligence — and as the technology begins to upend the work force.
September 6th 2026, 12:06 am
Elections in Germany Could Produce First Far-Right State Government Since Nazi Era: What to Know
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Elections in Saxony-Anhalt, in the country’s east, could result in an outright majority for the Alternative for Germany party.
September 6th 2026, 12:06 am
In Germany, Ulrich Siegmund Is Bringing the AfD to the Cusp of Power
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Ulrich Siegmund, 35, once sold air fresheners. Now his far-right party is the favorite to win a state election in eastern Germany on Sunday.
September 6th 2026, 12:06 am
Huckabee Condemns ‘Terrorist’ Attacks on Palestinians in West Bank Town Hall
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Mike Huckabee, the U.S. ambassador to Israel, made a rare trip to meet with Palestinians after international backlash over attacks by Israeli settlers.
September 5th 2026, 12:38 pm
Trump Envoys Arrive in Moscow for Talks on Ukraine War
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Steve Witkoff, President Trump’s special envoy, and Jared Kushner, his son-in-law, plan to visit Kyiv next, in an effort to revive peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine.
September 5th 2026, 7:52 am
Here Is Where Ukraine Peace Talks Stand, as a New Round Approaches
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A deadly campaign of Russian and Ukrainian airstrikes has escalated since the last U.S.-brokered negotiations stalled in February.
September 5th 2026, 7:52 am
Iran’s State Media Says U.S. Missiles Hit Iranian Oil Tanker Near Kharg
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The United States military has not confirmed an attack. The reports came after a barrage of U.S. strikes in retaliation for Iranian attacks on ships and American forces.
September 5th 2026, 7:52 am
The Fall of James Orr, the Man Called Farage’s Brain
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James Orr, who has ties to Peter Thiel and JD Vance, was suspended from Reform U.K. after he was filmed apparently arranging contributions from a man posing as a foreign donor.
September 5th 2026, 7:52 am
Flee, Hide or Sit Tight? Russians Are on Edge Over Rumors of a Draft.
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The Kremlin has denied that a mass mobilization is being prepared, but some military-age men are taking no chances.
September 5th 2026, 7:52 am
Chinese Worker Rescued From Tunnel in Nepal 10 Days After Floods
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The improbable rescue came a day after two other workers were recovered from a buried tunnel.
September 5th 2026, 7:52 am
English Museum to Repatriate Colonial-Era Human Remains
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The skeletal remains will go back to the Indigenous Naga people of the Indian subcontinent, six years after formal repatriation efforts began.
September 5th 2026, 7:52 am
Secret Dossier Adds to Evidence of Chemical Weapons in Sudan
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The documents bolster allegations that the Sudanese military developed and used toxic bombs to gain an edge in the country’s devastating civil war.
September 5th 2026, 7:52 am
After Months at War, Brief Solace in a Party Town Far From Home
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A stopover in Thailand was welcome relief for thousands of troops aboard the U.S.S. Abraham Lincoln from a grueling deployment. But it was not a complete salve.
September 5th 2026, 7:52 am
German Far-Right Surges, in Threat to Postwar Taboo on Extremists in Power
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Sunday’s vote in the state of Saxony-Anhalt could produce the strongest showing in the history of the Alternative for Germany party, and potentially a far-right government in the statehouse.
September 5th 2026, 4:06 am
Russian Drone Strikes Office of Ukraine’s Intelligence Chief
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The attack came as the American envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner were said to be planning imminent visits to Kyiv and to Moscow.
September 4th 2026, 11:39 am
U.A.E. Pardons Egyptian Dissident Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison
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Abdulrahman al-Qaradawi was extradited from Lebanon to the Emirates, a close U.S. ally, after criticizing its government, in a case that alarmed human rights experts.
September 4th 2026, 10:38 am
Yemen’s Houthis Push Toward Red Sea Strait as Ground Fighting Escalates
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The Houthis, an Iran-backed militia, appear to be trying to gain control of a port city near the Bab al-Mandab Strait, a key choke point for global trade.
September 4th 2026, 9:50 am
Philippines’ Vice President Faces Arrest Over Assassination Threats
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A court issued a warrant for Sara Duterte, who is accused of having threatened President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and two of his relatives.
September 4th 2026, 8:54 am
Israel Says It Is Cementing Its Foothold in Southern Lebanon
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The recent capture of a strategic ridge has further entrenched the Israeli occupation of Lebanese territory, as efforts to broker lasting peace have floundered.
September 4th 2026, 8:54 am
Haze From Indonesian Wildfires Blankets Parts of Malaysia, Philippines
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A powerful El Niño is fanning what could be Indonesia’s worst fire season in years, one that is also raising fears of a regional health crisis.
September 4th 2026, 6:37 am
Families Turn to Symbolic Cremation After Nepal Floods
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Thousands are missing, and some families have lost hope of recovering their bodies. To carry out his sacred duty, a son lights the funeral pyre for a straw effigy of his father.
September 4th 2026, 6:37 am
Nigel Farage to Speak at Reform UK Conference Amid Scrutiny Over Party Finances
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Advisers to the Reform U.K. leader Nigel Farage were captured on film apparently arranging contributions from a man posing as a foreign donor.
September 4th 2026, 6:22 am
After Fighting Russia Fiercely, He Wants to Forge Ukraine’s Path to Peace
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Kyrylo Budanov, a decorated soldier and former military spy chief, advocates a negotiated settlement. Talks are expected to resume this month.
September 4th 2026, 5:22 am
Colombia’s De La Espriella Poses With Bodies in a Video Posted Online
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In Colombia, as in the United States and El Salvador, leaders are increasingly using images of captured or killed enemies to project power.
September 4th 2026, 5:22 am
Inside the Nepal Tunnel Rescue Operation
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An Australian engineer advising the effort described how two men were freed after nine days trapped in a tunnel at the Upper Trishuli 3A hydropower plant.
September 4th 2026, 5:22 am
Alejandro Betancourt, Trump’s Partner in Venezuelan Oil Deal, Has Faced Investigations
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Alejandro Betancourt has been targeted by multiple investigations. Now he’s the U.S. government’s unrivaled partner in President Trump’s bid to control Venezuelan oil resources.
September 4th 2026, 5:22 am
The Risk of Russian Sabotage in Europe: A Fight That Spirals Out of Control
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Europe’s options are limited in responding to an unnerving series of plots and provocations. But the odds of unpredictable consequences are rising.
September 4th 2026, 5:22 am
Germany’s Far Right, Edging Close to Power, Remains Close to Extremists
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The Alternative for Germany party has tried to soften its hard-line image but is still privately working with extremists. It could win a state election on Sunday.
September 4th 2026, 5:22 am
The Battle to be Australia’s Best Pie
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A hot meat pie from any roadside bakery is a staple on a long Australian road trip, but what does it take to be crowned a winner?
September 4th 2026, 3:53 am
Live Updates: Rescuers Search Nepal Tunnel for Survivors After Finding 2 Alive
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Dozens of other people were believed to be trapped in a tunnel at a hydropower project since last week’s deadly flood, officials said. It was not clear how many were still alive.
September 4th 2026, 3:53 am
Norway Seizes Russian Research Ship in the High Arctic
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Empowered by an international court order, Norway captured the vessel as part of a global effort to seize Russian assets. The Russians called it “piracy.”
September 3rd 2026, 4:06 pm
Israel Is Expected to Release Lebanese Prisoners, in Rare Sign of Progress
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The move would come amid struggling talks between Israel and Lebanon aimed at disarming Hezbollah and ending Israel’s invasion.
September 3rd 2026, 1:21 pm
How Do You Run for Office in a Gang War?
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Haitian election officials have set elections for Dec. 13, but many experts say extreme violence is likely to cause a postponement. Again.
September 3rd 2026, 12:21 pm
In Small Iranian Town, a U.S. Attack Turns a Wedding Into a Tragedy
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The bomb that hit the residential area was American, according to a weapons expert and a visual analysis by The Times. It killed five people and wounded 67 others, the Iranian authorities said.
September 3rd 2026, 12:21 pm
Syrians Want Justice for Assad-Era Killings and Torture
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Hundreds of thousands were killed and tortured. But prosecuting everyone involved in atrocities could be impractical and risk renewed civil strife.
September 3rd 2026, 12:21 pm
Israeli Military Kills Two Palestinian Youths in Village Raid, Residents Say
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Al Mughayir, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, has become a focal point for rising settler violence, with the latest deadly episode starting in a dispute over livestock.
