
How Gold Is Driving the Spread of Ebola
Mining has been the lifeblood of this remote Congolese hill town for decades. Now, it is fueling the spread of a devastating outbreak.By Declan Walsh and Arlette Bashizi
Published on : Fri Jun 05 2026
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Hopes of Lebanon Cease-Fire Falter as Israel and Hezbollah Fight On
The U.S.-brokered agreement requires Hezbollah, which Iran backs, to stop firing first. But the group, not party to the talks, rejected the conditions as a virtual surrender.By Euan Ward
Published on : Fri Jun 05 2026
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Backed by Trump, Opposed by Putin, and Fighting for His Political Life
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan of Armenia is seeking re-election as his country weighs questions of war and peace, of autocracy and democracy, and of subjugation and independence.By Paul Sonne and Emile Ducke
Published on : Fri Jun 05 2026
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The Priests Revered in the Land of Five Genders
The bissus of South Sulawesi are considered a link between the earthly and celestial because they are thought to embody both male and female traits.By Sui-Lee Wee, Hasya Nindita and Nyimas Laula
Published on : Fri Jun 05 2026
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Former Prince Andrew Sublet Cottages on Royal Property Where He Lived Rent-Free
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor received income from renting out three cottages at Royal Lodge, where he paid no rent himself, a British public spending watchdog found.By Megan Specia
Published on : Fri Jun 05 2026
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Russia Floods Armenia With Disinformation Ahead of Election
Fearing a loss of influence, groups linked to the Kremlin and intelligence agencies have sought to discredit the country’s prime minister.By Steven Lee Myers
Published on : Fri Jun 05 2026
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On Patrol With Tokyo’s New Litter Police
Visitor numbers to Shibuya are surging and trash cans are scarce. Enter the city patrol.By Kiuko Notoya
Published on : Fri Jun 05 2026
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Europe Needs New Military Alliance to Defend Itself, Italy Says
Guido Crosetto, Italy’s defense minister, said in an interview that European nations should forge a new joint defense system and take greater responsibility for their own security.By Motoko Rich
Published on : Fri Jun 05 2026
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Why Xi Jinping Is Going to North Korea to Court Kim Jong-un
As Xi Jinping visits Pyongyang, he faces an emboldened North Korean dictator, whose alliance with Russia has reduced his dependence on China.By David Pierson and Choe Sang-Hun
Published on : Fri Jun 05 2026
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Russia Rails Against the West but Welcomes Candace Owens and Andrew Tate
While some powerful Russians shun the West, others want to restore ties and embrace friendly Westerners. President Vladimir V. Putin’s annual economic conference illustrates the conflicting impulses.By Ivan Nechepurenko
Published on : Fri Jun 05 2026
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Hezbollah’s Fiber-Optic Drones Expose Cracks in Israeli Defenses
The Lebanese militant group’s attacks have caught Israelis off guard, forcing its political and military leaders to scramble for solutions.By Adam Rasgon and Natan Odenheimer
Published on : Thu Jun 04 2026
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Ireland, Seen as a Weak Link in Europe’s Defense, Is Trying to Bulk Up
As concern rises in Europe over threats from an emboldened Russia, the Irish government says it’s working to plug gaps in its military, which reflect a tradition of neutrality.By Megan Specia and Paulo Nunes dos Santos
Published on : Thu Jun 04 2026
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Amid War, Iran’s Soccer Leader Works to Get His Team to the World Cup
Mehdi Taj said his federation has been dealing with FIFA, not the United States, in trying to obtain visas for Iran to play in the tournament that begins next week.By Tariq Panja
Published on : Thu Jun 04 2026
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Can a U.S. Citizen Become Colombia’s President?
President Trump this week endorsed the right-wing candidate, Abelardo De La Espriella, a dual citizen of Colombia and the United States, in Colombia’s presidential runoff.By Annie Correal
Published on : Thu Jun 04 2026
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Russian Satellites Have Been Jamming GPS Signals Across Europe, Scientists Say
Scientists and U.S. military briefers have linked short, widespread interference incidents to Russia, revealing vulnerabilities in a technology essential to everyday society.By Riley Mellen and Eric Schmitt
Published on : Fri Jun 05 2026
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Ye Concerts Have Been Canceled Across Europe. Why Not in the Netherlands?
Lawmakers and Jewish groups lodged protests over the rapper’s history of antisemitism. But those sensitivities ran headlong into the Netherlands’ robust free speech protections.By Claire Moses
Published on : Fri Jun 05 2026
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House Passes Ukraine Aid in Defiance of Republican Leaders
Eighteen G.O.P. lawmakers broke with their party and joined Democrats to deliver yet another blow to the president’s foreign policy agenda.By Robert Jimison
Published on : Fri Jun 05 2026
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Zelensky Mixes Taunts and Peace Talks Offer in Letter to Putin
“After 26 years in power, age is beginning to take its toll,” President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine wrote of his Russian counterpart, bragging of a recent strike on St. Petersburg.By Andrew E. Kramer
Published on : Thu Jun 04 2026
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Map: 3.8-Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Las Vegas
View the location of the quake’s epicenter and shake area.By William B. Davis, Madison Dong, Judson Jones, John Keefe, Joey K. Lee and Bea Malsky
Published on : Thu Jun 04 2026
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Tennis Giants Tumble
All the big names are out at the French Open. The result is a very confusing, and very exciting, tournament.By Katrin Bennhold
Published on : Thu Jun 04 2026
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Nose Gear on Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner Collapses, Injuring Several Workers
The airline Lufthansa said the cause of the accident at Frankfurt Airport was under investigation. The plane can weigh 279 tons at takeoff.By Michael Levenson
Published on : Thu Jun 04 2026
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As Trump Toughens Rules on Cuba’s Economy, Hotel Chains Pull Out
The Trump administration’s efforts to tighten the economic noose on Cuba appear to be working, as more international firms announced they would leave the island.By Frances Robles
Published on : Thu Jun 04 2026
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Wary of Americans, Canada Bets on Its Own A.I.
The country on Thursday released a national artificial intelligence strategy that focuses on building its sovereign capability and protecting consumers.By Vjosa Isai
Published on : Thu Jun 04 2026
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Kuwait releases videos showing the moment a drone struck its airport.
By Nicholas Kulish and James McManagan
Published on : Thu Jun 04 2026
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Lebanon’s Latest Cease-Fire Shows Little Sign of Taking Hold
The U.S.-brokered deal depends on Hezbollah halting its attacks first. But the leader of the Iran-backed group rejected those terms, and Israel said that its offensive would continue.By Euan Ward
Published on : Thu Jun 04 2026
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How One Company Plans to Mine the Bottom of the Sea
A look at the quest to mine the bottom of the ocean for valuable minerals, the connection between light pollution and allergies and more climate news.By Harry Stevens
Published on : Thu Jun 04 2026
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Israel’s Ultra-Orthodox Riot Against Military Draft Outside Judge’s Home
Israel’s Haredim have escalated their protests against military service in recent weeks, underscoring growing divisions ahead of national elections.By Isabel Kershner
Published on : Thu Jun 04 2026
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What to Know About the Fighting in Somalia’s Capital, Mogadishu
Gun battles erupted on Thursday, as armed groups loyal to rival politicians clashed. Residents said it was the worst fighting in years.By Hussein Mohamed and Matthew Mpoke Bigg
Published on : Thu Jun 04 2026
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Marjane Satrapi, Artist and Author of ‘Persepolis,’ Dies at 56
Her popular graphic novel series, published in the early 2000s, followed an Iranian girl through the Islamic Revolution and the Iran-Iraq War.By Amelia Nierenberg and Ségolène Le Stradic
Published on : Thu Jun 04 2026
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Here’s the latest.
By Euan Ward, Ephrat Livni and Max Bearak
Published on : Thu Jun 04 2026
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Priest’s Ebola Death Stirs Fear and Doubt in Congolese Town
Priest’s Ebola Death Stirs Fear an Doubt in Congolese TownBy Arlette Bashizi
Published on : Thu Jun 04 2026
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Has Colombia’s World Cup Jersey Become a Right-Wing Symbol?
A presidential candidate endorsed by President Trump has been accused by some Colombians of co-opting their beloved national team’s yellow soccer jersey.By Luis Ferré-Sadurní and Annie Correal
Published on : Thu Jun 04 2026
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Bright City Lights Might Be Making Your Allergies Worse
Light pollution prompts plants to shed pollen longer and stronger, according to new research.By Marta Zaraska
Published on : Thu Jun 04 2026
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Four New Zealand Lawmakers Barred From China After Taiwan Trip
New Zealand’s foreign minister was “surprised” to hear about the one-year travel ban, a spokesperson said, given lawmakers have visited Taiwan for years without issues.By Laura Chung
Published on : Thu Jun 04 2026
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