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Sun, 03/11/2024, 10:03
| By Marc Santora
Trump or Harris? For Ukraine, Two Very Different Futures Loom.
The presidential candidates have expressed starkly contrasting visions for America’s role in the war, as well as the NATO alliance that serves as a shield against Russian aggression.
Sun, 03/11/2024, 04:01
| By Anupreeta Das
Sikh Activists See It as Freedom. India Calls It Terrorism.
Canadian and U.S. accusations of assassination plots have drawn attention to the Sikh separatist movement, which India calls a source of organized crime.
Sun, 03/11/2024, 04:01
| By Lynsey Chutel, José Bautista and Amelia Nierenberg
After Spain’s Floods, a Surge of Volunteers, and of Rage
As the country reels from a flood that has left at least 214 people dead, thousands have flocked to devastated areas to help. Anger toward public officials is growing.
Sun, 03/11/2024, 04:01
| By Andrew Higgins
An ‘Interview’ With a Dead Luminary Exposes the Pitfalls of A.I.
A radio station in Poland fired its on-air talent and brought in A.I.-generated presenters. An outcry over a purported chat with a Nobel laureate quickly ended that experiment.
Sun, 03/11/2024, 04:01
| By Christina Goldbaum, Hwaida Saad and David Guttenfelder
How One Lebanese Town Is Trying to Stay Out of the War Around It
While Lebanese are united against Israel’s onslaught, some in southern towns where Hezbollah does not hold sway say they feel caught between Israel’s firepower and Hezbollah’s fighters.
Sat, 02/11/2024, 10:25
| By Liam Stack
Iran’s Supreme Leader Threatens Israel With ‘Crushing Response’ to Strikes
His comments came as the Pentagon said it would send additional fighter jets and destroyers to the Middle East.
Sat, 02/11/2024, 18:41
| By Euan Ward, Aaron Boxerman and Maria Abi-Habib
Israel Says Elite Naval Commandos Abducted Hezbollah Operative
It appeared to be the deepest Israeli operation by sea and ground inside Lebanon during the current war.
Sat, 02/11/2024, 14:55
| By Steven Erlanger and Christopher F. Schuetze
Split on Economic Policy Puts Germany’s Government at Risk of Collapse
A breakup of the divided and unpopular coalition well before elections set for next September could leave the country directionless at a critical time for Europe.
Sat, 02/11/2024, 11:14
| By Mark Landler and Stephen Castle
Kemi Badenoch Becomes First Black Woman to Lead Britain’s Conservative Party
Ms. Badenoch is expected to move the party, now in the opposition, further to the right.
Sat, 02/11/2024, 09:03
| By Agnes Chang and Samuel Granados
How Missile Defense Works (and Why It Fails)
Iran fired two of the largest barrages of ballistic missiles ever at Israel this year. Even the world’s best defenses don’t always stop them.
Sat, 02/11/2024, 09:06
| By Simon Romero and Paulina Villegas
A Way Out of Mexico’s Constitutional Crisis? One Idea for Compromise Emerges.
A lone voice on Mexico’s Supreme Court has proposed a way to ease the political tensions that have arisen over a judicial overhaul. But big obstacles could prevent any deal.
Sat, 02/11/2024, 11:08
| By Emma Bubola
Amid Flood Cleanup in Spain, Residents Try to Make Sense of the Disaster
Some see the floods as an example of the effect of a changing climate that is making overwhelming downpours more common. Locals also say government warnings came too late.
Sat, 02/11/2024, 09:03
| By Alan Yuhas
Behind a Wall of Trees, Archaeologists Discover a Maya City
A city with temple pyramids not far from the road and a site with a Maya complex built alongside a sinkhole lend to evidence that the Maya civilization was even more sprawling than known.
Sat, 02/11/2024, 04:01
| By Elisabetta Povoledo
To Join This Club, a Member Must Die. And You Must Adore Verdi.
Based in Parma, Club dei 27 is so exclusive that it’s given rise to all sorts of myths. But it’s really about venerating the famous opera composer born near the Italian city.
Sun, 03/11/2024, 11:59
| By Hiba Yazbek
Thousands of Children in Gaza Get 2nd Dose of Polio Vaccine
Aid agencies said that children in some areas of northern Gaza where Israel is mounting an offensive against Hamas will miss the doses, compromising the effectiveness of the campaign.
Sat, 02/11/2024, 14:14
| By Catrin Einhorn
Global Summit on Nature Adopts a Novel Way to Pay for Conservation
Delegates at the U.N. talks created a system that would compensate countries for the use of genetic information but failed to make headway on a broader funding commitment.
Sat, 02/11/2024, 10:02
| By Melissa Kirsch
Taking Time
Daylight saving time ends tomorrow. How will you make use of the extra hour?
Sat, 02/11/2024, 10:00
| By Vjosa Isai
Abortion Rights Issue Surfaces in Canada Before U.S. Election
The Canadian government proposed legislation this week to crack down on anti-abortion organizations that provide “dishonest counseling” to pregnant women.
Sat, 02/11/2024, 09:06
| By John Eligon and Yvonne Mooka
Young African Voters Sour on the Parties That Ushered in Liberation
Political parties that have governed for decades since African countries overthrew colonial rulers are now being challenged by frustrated young voters.
Sat, 02/11/2024, 09:04
| By Ephrat Livni
Israel’s Peace Talks in Gaza and Lebanon: What to Know
Complex negotiations involving several players are proceeding on two separate but related tracks.
Sat, 02/11/2024, 09:00
| By Neil MacFarquhar and Milana Mazaeva
Russia Showers Cash on Men Enlisting in Ukraine War, Bringing Prosperity to Some Towns
With fewer men willing to fight, Russia is focusing on cash incentives for those who sign up, seeking to avoid an unpopular draft while still increasing the ranks of soldiers.
Sat, 02/11/2024, 04:01
| By Tyler Hicks
Scenes of Trench Warfare in the Age of Drones
At a critical battlefield in eastern Ukraine, advanced technology is shaping battles that resemble the wars of older eras. When drones are watching, assaults become violent sprints.
Sat, 02/11/2024, 04:01
| By Amanda Taub
Can Iran and Israel Find a New Equilibrium?
Even with peace talks underway, the region is far from stable.
Fri, 01/11/2024, 22:38
| By Vjosa Isai
Canadian Police Say They Dismantled Country’s Largest Drug Lab
Federal officers in British Columbia seized drugs and chemical precursors that could produce about 96 million opioid doses, the authorities said.
Fri, 01/11/2024, 19:15
| By Raymond Zhong
How a Year of Rain Fell on Parts of Spain in Eight Hours
The region is no stranger to storms like those that caused this week’s deluges. But global warming helps them pack a bigger punch, scientists said.
Fri, 01/11/2024, 19:06
| By Claire Moses and Victor Mather
All Trick, No Treat: Dublin Crowds Turn Up for Halloween Parade That Wasn’t
The scariest thing this Halloween? In one city, it was the power of a phony online event listing.
Fri, 01/11/2024, 17:08
| By Eve Sampson
How to Keep Traffic Moving? An Airport Puts Hugs on a Timer.
The new rule at a New Zealand airport limits curbside embraces to three minutes, drawing worldwide commentary, from the indignant to the amused.
Fri, 01/11/2024, 16:53
| By Aaron Boxerman
Israel Strikes Near Beirut as Diplomatic Push Shows No Sign of Success
The Biden administration sent envoys including the C.I.A. director to the Middle East this week, but Israel, Hezbollah and Hamas all appeared far from a deal to end the fighting.
Fri, 01/11/2024, 16:13
| By Julian E. Barnes, Eric Schmitt, Helene Cooper and Kim Barker
As Russia Advances, U.S. Fears Ukraine Has Entered a Grim Phase
Weapons supplies are no longer Ukraine’s main disadvantage, American military officials say.
Fri, 01/11/2024, 14:05
| By Rory Smith
Rúben Amorim and the Unhelpful Burden of History
Winning at Manchester United will be tough enough for the club’s new manager. Unfair comparisons with the past won’t help.
Fri, 01/11/2024, 11:21
| By José Bautista and Lynsey Chutel
Death Toll Rises to 205 as More Rain Batters Spain
The authorities said dozens of people were still missing, as forecasters warned of new flooding in the southwest of the country.
Fri, 01/11/2024, 10:33
| By Liam Stack and Fatima AbdulKarim
Destructive Israeli Raid in West Bank Kills 5, Palestinians Say
The Israeli military said its soldiers had engaged in close combat in the Nur Shams area of the occupied territory.
Fri, 01/11/2024, 09:02
| By Liam Stack and Abu Bakr Bashir
As Famine Stalks Gaza, Farmers Lament Their Many Losses
After more than a year of war, farmers have lost land, equipment and sometimes their lives.
Fri, 01/11/2024, 09:02
| By Christiaan Triebert, Elian Peltier, Riley Mellen and Sanjana Varghese
How Wagner’s Ruthless Image Crumbled in Mali
The Russian mercenary group operated with little pushback in the West African nation — until it launched one of its most ambitious missions.
Fri, 01/11/2024, 09:01
| By Anton Troianovski
Repression Intensifies in the Country Hosting a Major Climate Meeting
Human rights watchdogs say Azerbaijan is in the midst of a vicious campaign of repression. But in global geopolitics, this energy-rich Caucasus country now has a lot of leverage.
Fri, 01/11/2024, 09:00
| By James Wagner and Kirsten Luce
She Was the First Nicaraguan to Be Crowned Miss Universe. Can She Ever Go Home?
After Sheynnis Palacios won the Miss Universe title, her country’s government arrested the family members of the Miss Nicaragua contest director, and she hasn’t returned home since.
Fri, 01/11/2024, 09:00
| By Dennis Overbye and Katrina Miller