
U.N. Releases New List of Companies It Says Do Business With Israeli Settlements
Israel condemned the database of firms tied to activity in the occupied West Bank as a “political tool” to advance “a smear campaign.”By Nick Cumming-Bruce
Published on : Fri Sep 25 2026
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As Carney Seeks New Partners for Canada, He Knows the Limits
Canada’s prime minister is pursuing deeper trade, defense and cultural ties with China, India and the European Union, but none are likely to replace ties to the United States.By Matina Stevis-Gridneff
Published on : Fri Sep 25 2026
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CanadaEuropeChinaIndiaBritish Columbia (Canada)European UnionCarney, Mark JMeng WanzhouModi, NarendraXi Jinping

Netanyahu Is Said to Have Been Warned About Hamas Attack Before Oct. 7
The warning from the leader of the United Arab Emirates, which lacked specific details about the nature of an attack, never reached the chiefs of Israel’s security establishment, Israeli officials said.By Adam Rasgon, Mark Mazzetti and Ronen Bergman
Published on : Fri Sep 25 2026
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Russian Attacks Destroy Millions of Books, the Heart of Ukrainian Culture
A publisher whose warehouse was hit twice said Moscow “thinks that books are more dangerous for them than military equipment.”By Kim Barker and Oleksandra Mykolyshyn
Published on : Fri Sep 25 2026
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Ukraine

His Novel Had a Shot at a Top Book Prize. Then Someone Ran an A.I. Test.
“It Was Either That Or Die,” by the Haitian-Canadian author Thélyson Orélien, was the hit of the French literary season. Now it has been pulled from the shortlist for a prestigious prize.By Catherine Porter, Ségolène Le Stradic and Tiffany Hsu
Published on : Fri Sep 25 2026
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African Presidents Call for Permanent African Seats on U.N. Security Council
A host of African leaders including the presidents of Ghana, Liberia, Kenya and Namibia demanded the change while the U.N. Secretary General said the lack of a permanent African seat was “indefensible.”By Ruth Maclean
Published on : Fri Sep 25 2026
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Leo XIV, Trying to Be Everyone’s Pope, Tours Secular France
After visiting Africa, Pope Leo’s four-day trip to France shows how he is seeking to appeal to Roman Catholicism’s original heartlands as well as to the church’s newest strongholds.By Motoko Rich and Mark Landler
Published on : Fri Sep 25 2026
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This Tiny Village Is Picture Perfect, Apart From All the Tourists
The residents of Vlkolinec in Slovakia — there are 17 — say that since the place was named a world heritage site, gawking hordes have made it unlivable.By Andrew Higgins
Published on : Fri Sep 25 2026
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87-Year-Old Evicted From Her Home Tells Spaniards to ‘Fight’ to Avoid Same Fate
María del Carmen Abascal, whose case has become a symbol of Spain’s housing crisis, appeared in a video from her hospital bed after police officers removed her from her apartment.By Carlos Barragán
Published on : Fri Sep 25 2026
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She Was Spared the Executioner’s Bullet. Now She’s Free From Prison, Too.
Mary Jane Veloso was convicted of drug smuggling and nearly killed by a firing squad in Indonesia. On Friday, more than a decade later, she was pardoned in the Philippines.By Jason Gutierrez
Published on : Fri Sep 25 2026
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Top Saudi Cleric Calls Fight Against Houthis a Religious Duty
The grand mufti urged Saudi-led forces to remain in “constant readiness,” suggesting that the kingdom might expand its campaign against the Houthis in Yemen.By Euan Ward
Published on : Fri Sep 25 2026
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A.I. Hacking in Australia Prompts a Concern: Can the Law Keep Up?
The first known breach of a government website by rogue artificial intelligence agents has prompted global calls for more regulation of the technology.By Victoria Kim
Published on : Fri Sep 25 2026
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Colombia’s Leader Wears a Gun in a City Under a Criminal Group’s Sway
Abelardo De La Espriella, the new president, wore the gun to visit Santa Marta, a tourist destination shut down by an armed group after state forces killed a group leader.By Annie Correal and Simón Posada
Published on : Fri Sep 25 2026
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ColombiaClan del GolfoDe La Espriella, AbelardoTrump, Donald JBukele, NayibRubio, Marco

Stuck on the Battlefield, Russia Wages ‘Total War’ on Ukraine’s Economy
The economic damage from Russian strikes, resulting in lost sales, disrupted workdays and logistical snarls, is in the billions of dollars.By Andrew E. Kramer
Published on : Fri Sep 25 2026
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6 People Are Missing After Explosion in Athens Tourist District
Four of the missing are believed to be tourists, possibly Americans. Local officials said the cause might have been a gas leak.By Niki Kitsantonis
Published on : Fri Sep 25 2026
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Athens (Greece)

Catherine Ringer, French Pop Icon of Eclectic Style, Dies at 68
With her guitarist-partner, Fred Chichin, she formed Les Rita Mitsouko as a band that embraced a more multicultural France.By Adam Nossiter
Published on : Fri Sep 25 2026
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You Get an Eagle, and You Get an Eagle: Xi Gets Trump’s Go-To Gift
The president has often reached for statues of the national bird on diplomatic occasions in his second term. (Ronald Reagan favored them, too.)By Claire Moses
Published on : Fri Sep 25 2026
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Pope Leo Signals Support for Journalists Targeted by Trump
Asked about the Trump administration’s restrictions on journalists, Leo told reporters accompanying him on a flight to France that they were “all welcome.”By Motoko Rich
Published on : Fri Sep 25 2026
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A Russian Software Company Duped the Secret Service, U.S. Prosecutors Say
Executives from a Russian-owned company are accused of misrepresentation in order to secure U.S. government contracts.By Ephrat Livni
Published on : Fri Sep 25 2026
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On This Mexican Island, Raccoons Make and Play With Toys (and Also Sip Margaritas)
Scientists observed a family of pygmy raccoons near a Cozumel beach club learning from one another how to craft balls from paper, an indication that the animals have a culture.By Taylor Mitchell Brown
Published on : Fri Sep 25 2026
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Cozumel (Mexico)Miami UniversityWild (Journal)

Travelers Are Reckoning With the Ultimate Disrupter: Climate Change
Once dismissed as occasional inconveniences, climate-related disruptions are now an inescapable fixture of summer travel. How will travelers respond?By Ceylan Yeğinsu
Published on : Fri Sep 25 2026
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Central EuropeEuropeFranceGermanyGreat BritainMediterranean SeaParis (France)Sardinia (Italy)

Cambridge Abandons Plans to Fully Investigate Its Hiring of Jason Arday
The professor had catalyzed debates over diversity efforts in higher education.By Mara Hvistendahl
Published on : Fri Sep 25 2026
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Why Did Nepal’s Leader Wear Sunglasses at the U.N. General Assembly?
Balendra Shah wore them as a rapper, as Kathmandu’s mayor and on his way to becoming prime minister. Now he has taken the look to the United Nations.By Yan Zhuang
Published on : Fri Sep 25 2026
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France to Send Soldiers to Saudi Arabia to Help Secure Energy Sites
Attacks on Saudi cities on the Red Sea by the Iran-backed Houthi militia in Yemen have added to pressure on global oil supplies.By Ephrat Livni
Published on : Fri Sep 25 2026
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Iran Proposes 7-Day Plan to End War
Under the offer, the Strait of Hormuz would reopen and nuclear talks would be revived.By Farnaz Fassihi and Pranav Baskar
Published on : Fri Sep 25 2026
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Australia’s prime minister aims to rally middle powers and rein in A.I.
By Victoria Kim
Published on : Thu Sep 24 2026
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Italy Moves to Cap Number of Foreign Students in Its Classrooms
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said the goal was to better integrate non-Italian speaking children, but critics accused her of trying to appease anti-immigrant sentiment.By Elisabetta Povoledo
Published on : Thu Sep 24 2026
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‘All We Could See Was Red’: The Wildfires Choking Indonesia
For months, millions of people have been living under a stifling blanket of toxic haze, fueled by a punishing drought brought on by the El Niño weather pattern.By Muktita Suhartono and Ulet Ifansasti
Published on : Thu Sep 24 2026
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Why the U.N. Still Matters
A year ago, the United Nations appeared to be sidelined. But this week has reminded the world that it’s still useful.By Katrin Bennhold
Published on : Thu Sep 24 2026
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Netanyahu, Addressing U.N., Denounces Israel’s Critics as ‘Moral Cowards’
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also reserved some of his ire for the mayor of the city hosting him, Zohran Mamdani.By Isabel Kershner, Farnaz Fassihi, Max Bearak and Michael Levenson
Published on : Thu Sep 24 2026
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Amid Protests, Netanyahu Castigates Foes and Mayor of New York City
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel lashed out at a litany of enemies but took particular verbal aim at Mayor Zohran Mamdani.By Richard Pérez-Peña
Published on : Thu Sep 24 2026
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Mamdani Accuses Netanyahu of Spreading ‘Baseless Lies’ After U.N. Speech
The Israeli prime minister accused Mayor Zohran Mamdani, an outspoken critic of Israel, of antisemitism. The mayor has become a political foil for the prime minister.By Liam Stack
Published on : Thu Sep 24 2026
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New York CityIsraelGeneral Assembly (UN)International Criminal CourtMamdani, ZohranNetanyahu, Benjamin

A Spirited Battle Over Data Centers
At the Climate Forward live event, policymakers, executives and activists debated the boom in data centers, the growing backlash and its environmental effects.By David Gelles
Published on : Thu Sep 24 2026
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CaliforniaLoudoun County (Va)Klamath RiverMemphis (Tenn)VirginiaUnited StatesEnvironmental Protection AgencyEnergy DepartmentNVIDIA CorporationAbbott, Gregory W (1957- )Brockovich, ErinPearson, Justin J (1994- )Trump, Donald JWright, Chris (1965- )Spanberger, Abigail