Hundreds of troops entered cities in the occupied territory, targeting Palestinian militants. It was a significant escalation after months of raids that have unfolded alongside the war in Gaza.
After weeks of regional fears about a broader war, Hezbollah’s limited attack on Israel suggests that Iran, like its ally, wants to hem in the risk of escalation.
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A showdown over plans to reshape the entire judiciary is raising fears over the effect on the rule of law in Mexico and trade with the United States.
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By now, the most famous product of Quebec’s casse-croûtes, the poutine, has gone international. But can the guédille or the pinso ever become just as popular?
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Why Hasn’t Russia Kicked Out Ukrainian Invaders? Its Own Invaders Are Busy.
Despite its overwhelming firepower, Russia has been unable for weeks to push Ukrainian troops back across the border, with the failure as much the result of priorities as a lack of personnel.
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U.K.’s Starmer Wants to ‘Turn a Corner on Brexit.’ What Does That Mean?
On a trip to Germany, Prime Minister Keir Starmer exchanged warm words with Germany’s chancellor, Olaf Scholz. But a reset with the European Union will depend on actions too.
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U.S., Chinese Officials Discuss Future Talks Between Biden and Xi
In talks in Beijing, the two sides made clear that many differences remain over Taiwan, technology export controls and trade disputes.
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The East Rises in Germany, and So Does Political Extremism
Closely watched elections in the former East Germany are likely to reveal a still-divided country and yield a worrying challenge to Berlin.
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Shelling Kills 6 in Ukraine as Russia Pushes Ahead in East
The rest of the country, though, was largely spared from another consecutive night of large-scale Russian bombardment.
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‘No Barrier’ to Nuclear Talks With U.S., Iran’s Supreme Leader Says
It was unclear if Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s comments signaled any shift in Iran’s stance, but the country’s new president has called for an accord that would relieve Western sanctions against it.
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What We Know About the Telegram Founder’s Arrest
Pavel Durov has been detained in France, as part of wide-ranging investigation into criminal activities on the messaging platform he runs.
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The World’s Largest Wetland Is Burning, and Rare Animals Are Dying
In Brazil, wildfires have roared across the Pantanal, a maze of rivers, forests and marshlands that sprawl over an area 20 times the size of the Everglades.
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In Eastern Ukraine, Terrifying Bombardment and Near Total Destruction
Powerful guided “glide bombs” have helped Russia raze entire towns with ever greater speed. “When you drive into a ruined town, it’s like hopelessness,” one soldier said.
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Israeli Forces Rescue Hostage in Gaza as Strikes Kill at Least 20 Palestinians
A Bedouin Arab citizen of Israel was rescued after Israeli commandos found him alone in an underground warren, apparently abandoned by his captors.
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The Loch Ness Monster Has Company in the Neighborhood: Wild Boars
Local residents say the animals are roaming the roads and hills around the lake, tearing up lawns and terrorizing sheep.
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Flying Kenya’s Flag Can Be a Crime. Protesters Now Wave It Proudly.
Kenya has strict rules about displaying the flag. But some people have been wearing and waving them, and draping them on coffins, as a symbol of resistance.
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Waiting for a Wider War, Lebanese Civilians Feel Helpless
Hezbollah’s conflict with Israel has already damaged south Lebanon. Now it could escalate, regardless of what anyone else in Lebanon thinks.
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Trying to Save a Concrete ‘Monument to Corruption’
An icon of socialist modernist architecture in the capital of the former Soviet republic that is now Moldova has been at the center of a tussle between corrupt developers and preservationists.
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The Olympics Is Transforming Their Neighborhood. And Kicking Them Out.
The Games brought billions to redevelop this Paris suburb. What will the thousands of homeless people who live there do?
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How to Be Truly Free: Lessons From a Philosopher President
Pepe Mujica, Uruguay’s spartan former president and plain-spoken philosopher, offers wisdom from a rich life as he battles cancer.
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Risking His Own Extinction to Rescue the Rarest of Flowers
Carlos Magdalena, whose botanical adventures have shades of Indiana Jones, was a driving force in saving the world’s smallest water lily and finding the largest one. He has been called the “plant messiah.”
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With Purple Gold and Bouncy Metal, a Canadian Chemist Shines on YouTube
Disillusioned with grad school, Nigel Braun dropped out to film chemistry videos in his parents’ garage in Montreal. Then millions began viewing his whimsical and occasionally dangerous experiments.
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Is She the Oldest Person in the Amazon?
The life of Varî Vãti Marubo shows how much life has changed for the rainforest’s Indigenous tribes — and how much has stayed the same.
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The Poet Who Commands a Rebel Army
“Revolution is the job of poets and artists,” says Ko Maung Saungkha, leader of a rebel militia fighting the Myanmar dictatorship. He is not the only poet commander in a country with a strong tradition of political verse.
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Cristiano Ronaldo and the Problem With Too Much Fame
The soccer superstar’s trip to Euro 2024 has been marked by pitch invaders and uninspiring performances. As fans try to get close, his team can’t seem to let go.
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In the Basque Country, Muted Cheers for Spain’s Soccer Team
The region has long seen itself as distinct from its country and disinterested in the national team. Can a Euro 2024 squad studded with Basque stars turn heads?
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Black Shirts and Banned Flags: Ultras Push Politics at Euro 2024
Hard-core fan groups, embracing a strong nationalistic streak, have provoked pushback from soccer’s authorities at the European Championship.
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F.B.I. and Justice Department Open Criminal Investigation in Chinese Doping Case
The move escalates a fight with China and world antidoping officials, and will cast a shadow over the Paris Olympics.
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An Uproar Over a Chinese Doping Case, Except in China
Chinese state news and social media has been virtually silent about 23 swimmers secretly testing positive in 2021, even as the issue is being debated widely abroad, including in Congress.
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Telegram en el centro del debate de la libertad de expresión tras la detención de su fundador
Tras la detención de Pavel Durov por las autoridades francesas, resurge la controversia por la escasa supervisión que la aplicación ejerce con sus más de 900 millones de usuarios.
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No hay pruebas de que Maduro ganara, dice un alto funcionario electoral venezolano
En una entrevista con The New York Times, un funcionario del consejo electoral expresó serias dudas sobre las declaraciones de victoria del presidente autoritario Nicolás Maduro.
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Tras derrumbarse una pared de hielo en Islandia hay 1 turista muerto y otro herido
Los equipos de rescate suspendieron el lunes la búsqueda de lo que inicialmente creían que eran otros dos turistas atrapados, tras comprobar que todos los visitantes habían sido localizados.
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En la lujosa Ibiza, los trabajadores esenciales se ven obligados a vivir en tiendas de campaña
La isla española está llena de turistas adinerados, hoteles en primera línea de playa y sus famosas discotecas. Pero sus profesores, bomberos y policías no encuentran donde vivir.
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¿Por qué no hay pepinos en Islandia? La culpa tal vez la tiene TikTok
Los cocineros islandeses, ávidos de probar una popular receta propaganda en las redes sociales, se divierten —y sorprenden— con la escasez de esta hortaliza.
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The slow-moving storm brought torrential rain and hurricane-force winds to Japan.
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The operation follows months of escalating Israeli raids, where nearly three million Palestinians live under Israeli military rule.
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Israel has ramped up a crackdown in the Israeli-occupied territory since before the Israel-Hamas war began last Oct. 7. Here are some of the major raids.
By Amelia Nierenberg
For decades, Jenin has played a role as a center of opposition and militancy.
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The authorities issued rare emergency warnings and said the storm could produce a large-scale disaster as it approached the mainland. Toyota closed all its factories on Wednesday afternoon.
By Hisako Ueno and Yan Zhuang
Here’s what you need to know.
By Natasha Frost
Crushing obligations to foreign creditors that have few precedents have sapped numerous African nations of growth and stoked social instability.
By Patricia Cohen
The arrest of Pavel Durov, Telegram’s founder, as part of an investigation into illicit activities on the messaging app set off worries about the personal liability of tech executives.
By Adam Satariano and Cecilia Kang
Plus, looking for love in Shanghai.
By Gaya Gupta and Justin Porter
Farhan al-Qadi, who was recovering in a medical center in southern Israel, told relatives and friends he had spent much of his captivity in darkness.
By Aaron Boxerman and Adam Rasgon
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