Middle East Crisis: Spain, Norway and Ireland Recognize a Palestinian State, a Blow to Israel
The European nations joined scores of others that recognize Palestinian statehood, which Israel has long opposed.
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CreditThomas Coex/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images America’s Monster
How the United States backed kidnapping, torture and murder in Afghanistan.
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CreditThe New York Times Iran’s Supreme Leader Leads Funeral Prayers for President
State news media in Iran reported that the political leader of Hamas was in the capital for the funeral. It was not immediately clear how many foreign dignitaries would attend.
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Iran’s Use of Proxy Warfare Likely to Persist, Experts Say
The sudden death of President Ebrahim Raisi is not expected to affect the actions of groups like Hezbollah and the Houthis, which are vital to Iran’s power.
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Kenyan President’s State Visit: An Antidote to U.S. Troubles in Africa?
The White House is hosting President William Ruto of Kenya for a state dinner this week, an embrace that both countries urgently need.
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CreditBrian Otieno for The New York Times Investigating a Monster: What We Found and How We Did It
The end of the war in Afghanistan and the fall of its government allowed us to reach previously inaccessible records, places and people, documenting the bloody history of a key American ally.
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CreditBryan Denton for The New York Times As they evacuated from the fighting in Ukraine, the passengers already thought of what they left behind.
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CreditEmile Ducke for The New York Times In One ImageUnder Relentless Russian Assault, Ukraine Adopts a Defensive Crouch
As Moscow’s forces retake land from which they were ousted at the end of 2022, the Ukrainian military has adopted a strategy of fighting while slowly falling back to more heavily fortified positions.
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Credit ‘What’s the Problem?’ Zelensky Challenges West Over Hesitations.
“Shoot down what’s in the sky over Ukraine,” he said in a wide-ranging interview with The New York Times. “And give us the weapons to use against Russian forces on the borders.”
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French Leader Heads to Pacific Outpost Gripped by Deadly Unrest
It remains unclear what strategy President Emmanuel Macron of France will pursue to defuse tensions in New Caledonia, where six people have died in recent days.
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CreditPool photo by Ludovic Marin Power Struggle in Vietnam Brings Third President in Less Than 2 Years
But it remains unclear whether Gen. To Lam, the new president, can rise to the post of the top leader, the chief of the Vietnamese Communist Party.
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Gang leaders with suspected links to the 2021 Haitian president’s assassination now control key infrastructure, and pose a major threat to the incoming Kenya-led force.
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Experts say the opinion, though nonbinding, is likely to lead to more claims for damages against polluting nations.
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“The Hypocrisy of The Hague,” read the front page of one mainstream daily that has often been critical of Israel’s prime minister.
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More in Dispatches ›When a Tale of Migration Is Not Just Fiction
When the director and crew of “Io Capitano” toured Senegal with their acclaimed movie, audiences responded with their life stories.
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CreditAnnika Hammerschlag for The New York Times Dancing Past the Venus de Milo
The Louvre is joining in the celebration for the Olympics by opening up for dance and exercise classes early in the morning. Tickets sold out in a flash.
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CreditDmitry Kostyukov for The New York Times Noisy, Gaudy and Spiritual: Young Pilgrims Embrace an Ancient Goddess
On an island whose religious diversity is part of its democratic identity, many of the faithful participating in a pilgrimage for Mazu, Goddess of the Sea, were in their 20s and teens.
By Chris Buckley, Amy Chang Chien and
CreditLam Yik Fei for The New York Times In Western Ukraine, a Community Wrestles With Patriotism or Survival
As the war drags on, communities that were steadfast in their commitment to the effort have been shaken by the unending violence on the front line.
By Natalia Yermak and
CreditBrendan Hoffman for The New York Times A Gen Z Resistance, Cut Off From Data Plans
Even through the Myanmar army’s communications blackout, residents of a conflict zone find moments of grace, and occasional connectivity, away from the battlefield.
By Hannah Beech and
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More in The Global Profile ›First, He Conquered Paris. Now, a Japanese Chef Wants to Become a Brand.
Kei Kobayashi, who earned three Michelin stars in France, has come home to build an empire.
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CreditNoriko Hayashi for The New York Times After Her Sister Wed at 11, a Girl Began Fighting Child Marriage at 13
Memory Banda’s battle, which she has been waging since she was a teenager in a village in Malawi, started with a poignant question: “Why should this be happening to girls so young?”
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CreditAmos Gumulira for The New York Times A Portrait Artist Fit for a King (but Not a President)
Jonathan Yeo, about to unveil a major new painting of King Charles III, also counts Hollywood royalty (Nicole Kidman) and prime ministers (Tony Blair) as past subjects. But George W. Bush eluded him.
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CreditMary Turner for The New York Times A Novelist Who Finds Inspiration in Germany’s Tortured History
Jenny Erpenbeck became a writer when her childhood and her country, the German Democratic Republic, disappeared, swallowed by the materialist West.
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Abshir Rageh had to sneak out from home to see bootleg Indian films and “Rambo” at a makeshift cinema. Now, he’s creating dramas that draw millions of online views in a country inching toward stability.
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More in Culture and Sports ›The Premier League’s Asterisk Season
As it concludes an epic title race, soccer’s richest competition is a picture of health on the field. Away from it, the league faces lawsuits, infighting and the threat of government regulation.
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CreditJason Cairnduff/Action Images, via Reuters Soccer’s Governing Body Delays Vote on Palestinian Call to Bar Israel
FIFA said it would solicit legal advice before taking up a motion from the Palestinian Football Association to suspend Israel over its actions in Gaza and the West Bank.
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CreditManan Vatsyayana/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images Scandal Brought Reforms to Soccer. Its Leaders Are Rolling Them Back.
FIFA tried to put a corruption crisis behind by changing its rules and claiming its governance overhaul had the endorsement of the Justice Department. U.S. officials say that was never the case.
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CreditKent Nishimura/Getty Images Ahead of Olympics, World Anti-Doping Agency Faces a Trust Crisis
Concerns are growing that the body whose job is keeping sports free of illegal drugs is failing at that mission, leading Congress to question U.S. support.
By Michael S. Schmidt, Jenny Vrentas and
CreditDenis Balibouse/Reuters A Race the Whole World Is Watching
A three-team race is deciding this year’s Premier League champion. The competition’s global reach means a significant portion of the world’s population is following along.
By Muktita Suhartono, Elian Peltier, Shawna Richer and
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More in Read The Times in Spanish ›Ebrahim Raisi, presidente de Irán, muere a los 63 años
El clérigo chiita de línea dura era considerado posible sucesor del líder supremo de Irán. Su muerte en un accidente de helicóptero ocurre en un momento de turbulencia su país.
By Erika Solomon and
CreditMaansi Srivastava/The New York Times La crisis del agua empeora en Ciudad de México
Una confluencia de factores como el cambio climático, la expansión urbanística y una infraestructura deficiente ha llevado a la capital mexicana al borde de una severa crisis de agua.
By James Wagner, Emiliano Rodríguez Mega, Somini Sengupta and
CreditCésar Rodríguez para The New York Times El presidente de República Dominicana se encamina a ganar la reelección
Luis Abinader se apoyó en políticas migratorias nativistas, una economía fuerte y un esfuerzo anticorrupción.
By Simon Romero and
CreditFederico Parra/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images Fiscal de la CPI pide la detención del primer ministro de Israel y los líderes de Hamás
Los jueces del tribunal deben aprobar el pedido, pero el anuncio supone un duro golpe para Benjamín Netanyahu y probablemente avivará las críticas internacionales a la estrategia bélica de Israel en Gaza.
By Matthew Mpoke Bigg and
CreditRonen Zvulun/Reuters; Mahmud Hams/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images El kitesurf le cambió la vida a un niño wayú, y a su comunidad en Colombia
El deporte llegó a la comunidad indígena de Beto Gómez hace casi dos décadas. A pesar de enfrentar cierta resistencia, ahora es el único kitesurfista profesional con raíces wayú.
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Recognizing a Palestinian State, Ireland Nods to its Own History
Simon Harris, Ireland’s prime minister, invoked his nation’s struggle for independence from Britain and its decades of violent sectarian conflict.
By Megan Specia
TimesVideoHow We Tracked Killings on the Ground in Afghanistan
Abdul Raziq’s forces disappeared thousands of people to sow fear and cement his power as commander in Kandahar, Afghanistan. He was the Americans’ man — and he may have cost them the war.
By Nikolay Nikolov, Azam Ahmed, Bryan Denton, Matthieu Aikins, Ruru Kuo, James Surdam, Dave Horn, Marion Lozano and Daniel Powell
Why Norway’s Recognition of a Palestinian State Carries Significance
Norway hosted the clandestine meetings in 1993 that led to the Oslo Accords, the framework for peace that came close to resolving the conflict.
By Emma Bubola
TimesVideoSingapore Airlines Passenger Describes Turbulence
Turbulence during the London-to-Singapore flight slammed some passengers and crew into the ceiling, leaving dozens of people injured and one dead.
By Shawn Paik
U.K. Inflation Falls to 2.3 Percent, Lowest in Three Years
The decline, which was less than economists expected, is nearing the Bank of England’s 2 percent target.
By Eshe Nelson
Wednesday Briefing
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine speaks to The Times
By Justin Porter
No Gaza Aid Delivered Through U.S.-Built Pier Has Been Distributed, Pentagon Says
The temporary pier is one of few remaining entry points for aid shipments since Israel began an incursion into Rafah, in southern Gaza, earlier this month.
By Gaya Gupta
What’s Behind the Security Warnings for Pride Events
Citing the potential for terrorism, the State Department, F.B.I. and Department of Homeland Security urged those attending L.G.B.T.Q. events to be vigilant. Here’s what to know.
By Derek M. Norman
Wednesday Briefing: Zelensky Speaks to The Times
Also, funeral ceremonies begin for Iran’s president.
By Amelia Nierenberg
Briton Charged With Aiding Hong Kong’s Intelligence Service Is Found Dead
Matthew Trickett, one of three men accused of gathering information for the special administrative region of China, died in a park outside London, the police said.
By Megan Specia
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