Iranians Face Anxious Wait as Threat of Attack Looms
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The United States and Israel have drawn up plans to renew strikes against Iran, creating a sense of dread among war-weary residents.
October 24th 2026, 10:44 pm
Italy’s Young Protesters Return to the Streets
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Fed up with the political establishment and rising cost of living, demonstrators hoped to make their message heard after violence overshadowed protests last weekend.
October 24th 2026, 10:44 pm
Unrest Erupts Again in France, but This Time, With Less Property Damage
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After largely peaceful marches on Saturday, clashes broke out in the evening. But a large-scale police presence, 1,000 arrests and the rerouting of protest routes kept a lid on wholesale vandalism.
October 24th 2026, 7:15 pm
4 Bodies Found in Haiti Are Thought to Be Those of Missing Salvadoran Soldiers
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El Salvador had sent hundreds of troops to find the men, who were ambushed six days ago while working as part of the Gang Suppression Force.
October 24th 2026, 7:15 pm
Violent Protests Resurface in Albania: What to Know
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Thousands have marched in student demonstrations over education, the cost of living, and a project linked to Jared Kushner, President Trump’s son-in-law.
October 24th 2026, 4:45 pm
U.S. Pressures Mexico to Deliver a Security Win Ahead of Midterm Elections
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The Trump administration wants a public victory soon, as well as a potential path to U.S. military forces in Mexico.
October 24th 2026, 2:00 pm
Kim Jong-un Makes First Visit to China in Over a Year
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The North Korean leader crossed the border on a newly opened bridge for the trip, as the two countries move to deepen ties.
October 24th 2026, 2:00 pm
Drones on Starshield Network Are Back to Normal Speeds, Ukraine Says
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The announcement followed more than a week of unexplained problems with Starshield, the Pentagon-funded satellite network Ukraine relies on to thwart Russian attacks.
October 24th 2026, 2:00 pm
Israel Cracks Down in West Bank City After Deadly Attack
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Hundreds of Palestinian families fled their homes as the Israeli military raided Hebron. The operation came a day after Palestinian gunmen killed two soldiers.
October 24th 2026, 2:00 pm
Ukraine’s Feeling of Moral Whiplash at the Hands of Trump
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The United States once declared that Ukraine’s fight was the front line in a global battle for freedom. Now the Trump administration is sending money to Moscow.
October 24th 2026, 2:00 pm
Looting Left Damage and Fear on Paradise Street in Marseille
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Looters ravaged a storied commercial avenue in France’s second-largest city. Its merchants fear that more unrest could follow.
October 24th 2026, 2:00 pm
Netanyahu Is Up for Re-election After Years of War. How Will Voters See Him?
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The Oct. 7 attacks marred Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s image as Mr. Security. Ahead of elections, he’s trying to sell Israelis on the new, hawkish version of himself.
October 24th 2026, 2:00 pm
‘Eagle’s Nest,’ Nazi-Era Guesthouse in German Alps, Is Gutted by Fire
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The police said on Saturday that the structure, a tourist attraction for decades, was probably not salvageable. A man was arrested in connection with the blaze.
October 24th 2026, 2:00 pm
Why Is the U.S. Accusing Canada of Election Interference?
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The Trump administration says Canadian officials are trying to sway the midterm elections for Democrats. Prime Minister Mark Carney says those claims have “no merit.”
October 24th 2026, 2:00 pm
Live Updates: Hundreds of Thousands March in France Amid Heavy Security
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The marches were largely peaceful until evening, when clashes popped up and the police used tear gas and water cannons to disperse some protesters in Marseille and Paris.
October 24th 2026, 2:00 pm
After a Desperate Search for Survivors, Rescuers Find Bodies at Nepal Power Plant
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An expert team spent days trying to find six men who were trapped underground after catastrophic floods, as families clung to fading hopes.
September 16th 2026, 3:31 pm
Gold Mine Collapse in Sudan Kills at Least 70
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Dozens more are missing after shafts collapsed on Sunday, according to a charity, which said that the chances of rescuing those trapped were “limited” because of a lack of specialized equipment.
September 16th 2026, 3:31 pm
E.U.-Canada Ambitions Face Reality Check
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The bloc’s offer of “associate member” status to Ottawa shows how U.S. allies are pulling closer together. But their plans face significant obstacles.
September 16th 2026, 3:31 pm
Belarus Releases 25 Political Prisoners in Exchange for U.S. Easing of Sanctions
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The deal is part of the Trump administration’s more transactional approach to a close Russian ally that Europe has tried to isolate.
September 16th 2026, 1:04 pm
Turkey Begins Broad Crackdown on L.G.B.T.Q. Community
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The government has called the campaign an effort to protect families. Rights organizations have accused the authorities of criminalizing L.G.B.T.Q. people and of seeking to thwart political activism.
September 16th 2026, 9:58 am
A Corruption Case Spawns Memes and Indignation Among Ukrainians
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A colorful undercover recording draws attention in a country worried that graft threatens the war effort, and its future.
September 16th 2026, 9:15 am
Japan Reaches a Unique Milestone, With More Than 100,000 People Aged 100 or Over
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Tetsuo Sato is one of 100,000 Japanese who are now over 100 years old. He plans on celebrating his 107th birthday at a hot springs hotel.
September 16th 2026, 9:15 am
Kosovo’s Former Leader Is Sentenced to 25 Years in War Crimes Case
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A tribunal in The Hague found Hashim Thaci, who led Kosovo’s independence struggle in the 1990s, responsible for arbitrary detention, torture and murder.
September 16th 2026, 9:15 am
At Least 16 Dead in Gaza After Building Collapse, Officials Say
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The building was previously damaged by an Israeli strike, the local rescue service said. Its fall underscored the precarious conditions of those living among the enclave’s ruins.
September 16th 2026, 9:15 am
In a Signal to Trump, Beijing Hosts Iranian Diplomat Ahead of U.S.-China Summit
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China renewed calls for an end to the fighting in the Middle East while demonstrating its influence over Tehran.
September 16th 2026, 9:15 am
In the Age of A.I., Some in China Wonder if Learning English Is Worth the Trouble
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A math teacher’s viral post prompted a debate over the language, which some see as an optional skill — and a symbol of Western dominance.
September 16th 2026, 7:13 am
Trump Bars Some South Africans Over Claims of Anti-White Discrimination
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Washington says South Africa has not done anything to fix what President Trump sees as discrimination. South Africa’s president has called Mr. Trump’s policies racist.
September 16th 2026, 7:13 am
The Election May Be a Snoozefest, but Russians Fear What Could Follow
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Russians are bracing for what the government might do on the military and economy after a vote that the Kremlin sees as legitimizing its policies.
September 16th 2026, 7:13 am
Can an Island Nation’s Rugby Dreams Change Its Fortunes?
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In Papua New Guinea, love for rugby league football borders on religion. The country’s leaders and its neighbor, Australia, want to harness the game for geopolitics, and to improve lives.
September 16th 2026, 7:13 am
E.U. Offers to Make Canada ‘Associate Member’ as U.S. Ties Weaken for Both
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Canada and the European Union have been confronting an increasingly challenging relationship with the United States under President Trump.
September 16th 2026, 7:13 am
Houthis Say They Downed a Saudi Fighter Jet and Deny Targeting Mecca
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The Iran-backed militia in Yemen made its claim hours after a Saudi-led military coalition accused it of firing a drone near the Muslim holy city.
September 16th 2026, 7:13 am
Migrants Fear Discrimination After Far Right Surge in German State
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Alternative for Germany, an anti-immigrant party widely known as the AfD, could take power in the state of Saxony-Anhalt, spurring panic among its immigrant population.
September 16th 2026, 7:13 am
How 9/11 Helped Create Regional Clout for Iran
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The American invasion of Iraq in 2003 paved the way for Tehran to dominate its neighbor and whetted its appetite to expand its influence across the greater Middle East.
September 16th 2026, 7:13 am
Rising Fuel Prices Set Off Anger and Protests Around the World
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From Indonesia to Guatemala to Syria, shortages and price increases are leading to protests and blackouts.
September 15th 2026, 3:14 pm
Yemen’s Houthis Show Growing Sophistication and Self-Reliance in Weaponry
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The Houthis are increasingly using artificial intelligence and other tools to produce advanced weaponry on their own, making them less reliant on Iran.
September 15th 2026, 3:14 pm
Ukraine and Russia Say There Is No Energy Truce, Despite Trump’s Claims
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The Kremlin said that an agreement would be “a very good idea” but that any deal would not have much effect on fuel markets, as President Trump had suggested.
September 15th 2026, 3:14 pm
Alex Saab, Venezuelan Tied to Maduro, Pleads Guilty in Florida
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Alex Saab, a former official in Venezuela and longtime ally of its deposed leader, Nicolás Maduro, agreed to cooperate with investigators.
September 15th 2026, 3:14 pm
Denmark Says Russian Warship Fired Flares at Military Helicopter
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The incident was the latest in string of episodes involving airspace incursions and other provocations that European leaders have blamed on Russia.
September 15th 2026, 8:14 am
Houthis Report Deadly Saudi Airstrikes as Kingdom Issues Mass Alerts
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The two sides traded accusations of attacks as fighting inside Yemen remains fierce. The escalating conflict threatens to further destabilize the Middle East.
September 15th 2026, 8:14 am
It’s Boom Time in Kyrgyzstan, Courtesy in Part of the War in Ukraine
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The economy of the Central Asian nation grew by 11 percent last year, partly by becoming a key conduit for goods flowing into Russia.
September 15th 2026, 5:29 am
Gulf Arabs Seek Options After U.S. Bases Did Not Deter Iran
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The American presence in these countries has not shielded them from retaliation during the Iran war. Now they are hoping direct talks with Iran could help.
September 15th 2026, 5:29 am
Carney Pitches Canada as a Haven of Investment Stability in a Chaotic World
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The prime minister brought together about 100 money managers in Toronto to promote Canada as the ideal place for their investments.
September 15th 2026, 5:29 am
Lucy Letby Murder Inquiry to Issue Report, Though Experts Say She May Not Be Guilty
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Significant questions remain about the evidence used to convict a British nurse of murdering seven babies, but a report predicated on her guilt is to be released Tuesday.
September 15th 2026, 3:29 am
An Heir to a Thai Beer Empire Accused His Brother of Sexual Abuse. Then He Took on His Family.
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Siranudh Scott, an heir to Thailand’s Singha beer empire, has prompted a rare public reckoning about a topic considered taboo.
September 15th 2026, 3:29 am
‘NAZA,’ Israeli Film About Killings in Gaza, Faces Backlash
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The film “NAZA” investigates the killing of Palestinians by Israeli forces in Gaza. Israel’s culture minister has suggested revoking the directors’ citizenship.
September 14th 2026, 6:01 pm
Syrians Protest as Surge in Fuel Prices Adds to Cost-of-Living Crisis
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The government’s decision to increase prices by as much as 40 percent spurred widespread demonstrations across the country.
September 14th 2026, 2:12 pm
Saudi Leader Meets U.S. General as Widening Conflict Threatens Oil Markets
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Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman asked the United States for more U.S. military help last week after the Iranian-backed Houthi forces in Yemen launched a broad offensive.
September 14th 2026, 10:43 am
Russian Strike on Train Station Near Ukraine-Poland Border Seen as Warning to Kyiv’s Allies
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The attack on Ukraine’s rail network, which connects the country to the West, was a jab at Europe, officials said.
September 14th 2026, 9:59 am
France Mocked U.S. for Human Rights Vote, Then Quietly Apologized
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After the Trump administration blocked a new ambassador to Washington, the country expressed regret for a post from a French official social media account.
September 14th 2026, 9:59 am
Saudi Arabia Faces ‘Worst-Case Scenario’ After Being Rebuffed by Trump
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The kingdom is in a state of strategic shock after coming under attack from an emboldened Iran and failing to win more U.S. military support, analysts say.
September 14th 2026, 7:28 am
China’s Top Spy Chief Warns A.I. Is a Threat to Party Rule
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Even as Beijing urges the United States not to hype the dangers of A.I., its own spy chief is framing the technology as a threat to the Communist Party’s security.
September 14th 2026, 7:28 am
She Bashed the Government on a Private Call. Then She Was Detained for Months
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Racial and political tensions have flared in Trinidad and Tobago after members of an ethnic minority were accused of an assassination plot based on a private phone call.
September 14th 2026, 5:44 am
The New Moscow: A Digital Utopia Doubling as a Surveillance Trap
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Cutting-edge technologies have reshaped the Russian capital, making it safer, more convenient — and more closely watched.
September 14th 2026, 5:44 am
Landmark Vote Held in Restive Muslim Autonomous Region in the Philippines
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The election, in an area long known for violent separatists, was marred by a shootout that killed three, officials said.
September 14th 2026, 5:44 am
Why Scandals Don’t Bring Down Politicians Anymore
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It’s about more than just shamelessness.
September 14th 2026, 5:44 am
King Charles Will Convene A.I. Leaders Amid Calls to Slow Development
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As alarm from the highest echelons of A.I. companies mounts, Buckingham Palace said the king would meet with executives to explore how the technology can be used for good.
September 13th 2026, 7:28 pm
Russian Strikes on Ukraine Hits Near David Petraeus, ex-C.I.A. Chief
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David Petraeus was at a rail station when a drone hit. Another train, with former Prime Minister Boris Johnson of Britain and other dignitaries, had just left, Ukrainian officials said.
September 13th 2026, 7:28 pm
Okinawa Set to Elect Conservative Amid Fears About China and Economy
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Genta Koja was projected to become the Japanese archipelago’s next governor, a win for the country’s hawkish prime minister as she works to accelerate a military buildup.
September 13th 2026, 12:28 pm
Iran Will Meet With Gulf Arab States as Mideast Conflict Widens
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Talks are expected tomorrow, officials said. Diplomacy to end the war with the United States has stalled and Iranian-allied forces have advanced in Yemen.
September 13th 2026, 9:44 am
Trump’s Canadian Tariffs Tear at Bond Between Twins Towns in Ontario and Michigan
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A 50 percent U.S. tariff on Canadian steel is crippling a major Ontario mill, driving mass layoffs and rupturing a century of cross-border life with Michigan.
September 13th 2026, 5:29 am
How Iran’s Hard-liners Blew Up the Peace Deal with Trump
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Opponents derailed the agreement with a clandestine effort to attack ships in the Strait of Hormuz, regime insiders say. Iran’s president was furious when he found out.
September 13th 2026, 5:29 am
An Election in Sweden Shows Shifting Priorities
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Sweden votes on Sunday. With various crises easing, center-left politics seem in vogue again, but the far right cannot be discounted.
September 13th 2026, 3:28 am
Along Himalayan Floods’ Path, Wiped Out Towns and Mounting Grief
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Survivors tell the stories of the people and places buried under the mud after a disaster in Nepal.
September 13th 2026, 3:28 am
Tracing the Path of Nepal’s Flood
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Mujib Mashal, our South Asia bureau chief, travels to points along a river in Nepal that turned into a deadly torrent, killing more than 1,300 people and leaving over 5,000 more missing as entire, towns bridges and roads were swept away.
September 13th 2026, 3:28 am
Saudi Arabia’s Oil ‘Lifeline’ Was Attacked. Here’s What to Know.
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A drone attack from Iraq forced Saudi Arabia to close its East-West pipeline, the kingdom said, threatening a key workaround to Iran’s Persian Gulf blockade.
September 12th 2026, 1:59 pm
Death Toll From Ferry Fire in the Philippines Rises to 76
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Rescuers were still searching for victims days after a fire broke out on the June Aster en route to a popular tourist site. At least 43 people survived.
September 12th 2026, 1:59 pm
Iran Finds Escalation Is Fruitful Path to Leverage in War With U.S.
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Iran and its allies now hold sway over two key oil shipping routes, and Tehran is setting the stage for a diplomatic win that could enhance its stature.
September 12th 2026, 1:59 pm
Trump Says Irish Unification Would Be ‘Fantastic,’ Breaking With Precedent
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The United States is officially neutral on an issue that had been a source of decades of violence in Northern Ireland until a 1998 peace deal.
September 12th 2026, 10:28 am
In Flood-Stricken Nepal, a Cool Gust Carries Hopes of a Miracle Rescue
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Rescuers clawing through a hydropower tunnel clogged with mud, water and rock have found a pocket of air near where six workers are believed to be trapped.
September 12th 2026, 9:43 am
Why Mokha, Historic Port That Shaped the Coffee Trade, Is a Prize in Yemen’s War
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A strategic location on the Red Sea afforded the city centuries of trading dominance — and makes it a coveted target in today’s fighting in the Middle East.
September 12th 2026, 9:14 am
Tyla and Other Stars Cancel Concerts Amid Anti-Immigrant Backlash
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As anti-immigrant sentiment and vigilante violence fuel outrage across the continent, some fans abroad are rejecting South African performers.
September 12th 2026, 5:12 am
‘We Left in the Clothes We Were Wearing’: Yemenis Flee New Fighting
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Hunger and disease have tormented Yemen for years. Now, fighting between the Saudi-backed government and Iran-backed Houthis is pushing it to the brink.
September 12th 2026, 5:12 am
Visa Issue Threatens U.S.-Brazil Cooperation on Crime
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Officials say the Trump administration is blocking some of Brazil’s efforts to expand cooperation on fighting transnational crime.
September 12th 2026, 5:12 am
In Doonbeg, Trump’s Irish Open Visit Prompts Protests and Praise
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As the U.S. president heads to his Doonbeg hotel for the Irish Open, locals expressed both appreciation for the resort’s economic benefits and opposition to his politics.
September 12th 2026, 12:15 am
The Doctor Pressuring African Leaders to Own the Ebola Response
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International agencies and foreign donors have long driven campaigns to defeat diseases like Ebola. Dr. Jean Kaseya, the head of the Africa C.D.C., wants to change that.
September 12th 2026, 12:15 am
As Oil Prices Rise, BRICS Leaders Have What U.S. Doesn’t: Iran at the Table
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Even so, finding unity among the loose grouping of emerging economies will be difficult as the war in the Middle East strains their own interests.
September 12th 2026, 12:15 am
Emma Bonino, Italian Campaigner for Civil Rights, Dies at 78
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In nearly five decades in politics, Ms. Bonino wielded outsize influence on Italian discourse, helping erode the political sway of the Catholic Church.
September 11th 2026, 11:57 am
Horses Trafficked in Europe With Fake Animal Passports, Police Say
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The police in Belgium, France, Ireland and the Netherlands say they suspect a fraud network of faking identities and duplicating microchips for hundreds of horses.
September 11th 2026, 11:43 am
France Widens Sex-Trafficking Investigation Linked to Jeffrey Epstein
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The lead prosecutor in Paris said investigators had identified 13 new potential victims of Mr. Epstein, the financier and sex offender, who was a part-time resident of the city.
September 11th 2026, 9:31 am
Israel Destroys Underground Hezbollah Base in Southern Lebanon
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The complex sat below Ali al-Taher ridge, a strategic hilltop that overlooks the region and that has seen intense fighting.
September 11th 2026, 8:42 am
Houthis Capture Crucial Red Sea Island Off Yemen, Officials Say
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The Iran-backed militia’s ground offensive has reached the Bab al-Mandab, a Red Sea strait that is a choke point for global trade.
September 11th 2026, 8:30 am
Inside an Ancient Lebanese City Engulfed by War
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The Lebanese city of Tyre, one of the oldest metropolises in the world, has been left scarred.
September 11th 2026, 8:30 am
For China, a Mock A.I. Attack on WeChat Signals a Dangerous New Era
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The demonstration of a potent cyberweapon has exposed China’s vulnerabilities and added to the urgency of A.I. safety talks between Beijing and Washington.
September 11th 2026, 8:30 am
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.
