
14 Killed in Weapons Depot Blast in Northwest Syria
Officials said they had not determined the cause of the explosion. Years of fighting have left Syria littered with weapons and ordnance left over from the civil war.By Reham Mourshed and Abdi Latif Dahir
Published on : Wed Sep 09 2026
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Syriaal-Shara, Ahmed (Abu Mohammad al-Jolani) (1982- )

Spain Declassifies Document Showing Morocco Was Warned of Migrant Crossing Plans
Spain’s intelligence service had alerted Morocco about social media calls for a border exodus into Ceuta, which led to more than 100 deaths and a political crisis in Spain.By Carlos Barragán
Published on : Wed Sep 09 2026
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A Driver’s Mysterious Final Hours Expose Congo’s Deep Ebola Fears
When a truck driver unexpectedly collapsed and died in a remote village, frontline medical staff scrambled to safely isolate his body, triggering a standoff.By Matthew Mpoke Bigg and Arlette Bashizi
Published on : Wed Sep 09 2026
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Yemen Tilts Toward Full-Scale War as Saudi-Houthi Clashes Escalate
With its oil-export routes once again under threat, Saudi Arabia is stepping up its military campaign against an old antagonist.By Pranav Baskar
Published on : Wed Sep 09 2026
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Europe Unites to Pressure Israel, Breaking With U.S.
Britain once followed in France’s slipstream when it came to pressuring Israel. Under new leadership, it is spearheading opposition to Israeli settlements, risking American anger.By Mark Landler
Published on : Wed Sep 09 2026
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U.S. Takes Aim at New Target in Deadly Boat Strike Campaign
U.S. military officials in the past two weeks have sunk six large fishing vessels accused of providing fuel to fast boats carrying drugs from South America.By Annie Correal and Eric Schmitt
Published on : Wed Sep 09 2026
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Iran Signals Readiness to Escalate Fight in Face of Rising U.S. Pressure
The Iranian government is taking an increasingly aggressive approach as it confronts a growing economic threat and worries that its grip on the Strait of Hormuz is slipping, analysts say.By Erika Solomon
Published on : Wed Sep 09 2026
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British Police Expand Investigation Into Reform U.K. After Undercover Sting
The Metropolitan Police are investigating Nigel Farage’s right-wing populist party after footage appeared to show party officials arranging secret contributions from a foreign donor.By Stephen Castle
Published on : Wed Sep 09 2026
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Ukraine Says It Needs $27 Billion More. Europe Wants to Know Why.
An unexpected request from President Volodymyr Zelensky offered a stark reminder that the cost of the war will rise, challenging Europe.By Jeanna Smialek and Siobhán O’Grady
Published on : Wed Sep 09 2026
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Why This Politician Is Getting a 64% Raise
Singapore’s prime minister, Lawrence Wong, got the bump as part of a longstanding policy to pay high salaries to public servants in order to attract top talent and prevent corruption.By Max Kim
Published on : Wed Sep 09 2026
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Singapore

Thousands Gather for Funeral of a King Norwegians Called Grandfather
Royal families and heads of state, including President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine, attended the funeral of King Harald V in Oslo.By Lynsey Chutel
Published on : Wed Sep 09 2026
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This Tiny Anti-Establishment Party May Put Germany’s Far Right in Power
Germany’s far right won a state election but fell short of a majority. Its path to power depends on a small populist group that defies traditional labels.By Christopher F. Schuetze
Published on : Wed Sep 09 2026
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The Theme Park at the Heart of France’s Culture War
The Puy du Fou is one of France’s most visited theme parks. Its founder says it gives the French a “founding narrative,” but critics say it peddles “far-right propaganda.”By Catherine Porter, Giulia Imbert and William Daniels
Published on : Wed Sep 09 2026
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Israel’s Election Campaign Is Heating Up. Here’s Who’s Running.
The contest is shaping up to be a referendum on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. It is considered the most consequential in Israel’s history.By Johnatan Reiss
Published on : Wed Sep 09 2026
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Video Shows Grocery Store Manager Saving Toddler From Oncoming Traffic
Luis Cruz dashed into a busy street in Puebla, Mexico, to pull a girl out of the path of an approaching S.U.V. Footage of the rescue has made him a local sensation.By Jonathan Wolfe
Published on : Wed Sep 09 2026
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Why Israel Reacted With Fury to U.K. Sanctions on West Bank Settlements
The fierce retaliation of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government to the new restrictions is a reflection of his tough re-election fight, analysts say.By David M. Halbfinger
Published on : Wed Sep 09 2026
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In England — Yes, England — Tea and Cantaloupe Grow as the Climate Warms
As British farmers confront intense heat waves tied to climate change, some are cultivating new crops rarely grown in their country.By Stephen Castle
Published on : Wed Sep 09 2026
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Why This Small Dutch Town Is Teaching ‘Adolescence’ in School
The Netflix series is seen as a way to kindle debate about gender roles and to confront online bullying.By Koba Ryckewaert
Published on : Wed Sep 09 2026
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Netherlands

Delays and Cancellations Persist After Major Disruption at U.K. Airports
An air traffic control failure prompted 1,700 flight cancellations on Tuesday and more than 300 on Wednesday.By Isabella Kwai and John Yoon
Published on : Wed Sep 09 2026
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Nepal’s Flood Relief Workers Feel the Pain of Trump’s Cuts to U.S.A.I.D.
The agency played an important role in responding to earlier disasters like the 2015 earthquake. But the U.S. and other countries have pulled back, Nepali officials and humanitarian groups say.By Anupreeta Das, Sajal Pradhan and Binod Ghimire
Published on : Wed Sep 09 2026
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Tung Chee-hwa, Who Led Hong Kong After Its Return to China, Dies at 89
As the first leader of the former British colony after its handover, he balanced the demands of Beijing and Hong Kongers, making it clear that Beijing was now in charge.By Austin Ramzy and Keith Bradsher
Published on : Wed Sep 09 2026
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U.S. Hits 5 Iranian Oil Tankers, Citing Attempted Strikes on Warship
Iran retaliated by launching missiles at Jordan, raising the specter of still more fighting.By Helene Cooper and Pranav Baskar
Published on : Tue Sep 08 2026
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Canada’s Carney Doubles Down on Pivot Away from the United States
With tariffs on U.S. goods in effect and high-profile international engagements coming up, the Canadian leader keeps moving toward his goal.By Matina Stevis-Gridneff
Published on : Tue Sep 08 2026
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Netanyahu’s Rivals Call Him ‘Unfit’ After Report He Was Warned Before Oct. 7 Attack
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he would sue the newspaper Haaretz after it reported that the Emirati president had warned him Hamas was planning a major operation against Israel.By Ephrat Livni and Isabel Kershner
Published on : Tue Sep 08 2026
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Impunity in the West Bank
Former Israeli military officers warn that settler violence in the West Bank is destroying Israel’s democratic values from within.By Katrin Bennhold
Published on : Tue Sep 08 2026
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Carney Tells Canadians: Retaliation Against U.S. Tariffs Was Unavoidable
In a video address, the prime minister said the United States was seeking “dependency, not a true economic partnership” from Canada.By Ian Austen
Published on : Tue Sep 08 2026
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Hungary Expels 10 Russian Diplomats, Signaling a Shift
The housecleaning puts the new government more in line with how European allies relate to Moscow, tempering cozy ties developed under Viktor Orban’s administration.By Andrew Higgins
Published on : Tue Sep 08 2026
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Iceland Summons U.S. Ambassador Over Provocative Trump Map
After voting against talks to join the European Union, Iceland is reacting forcefully to a slight against its sovereignty.By Amelia Nierenberg
Published on : Tue Sep 08 2026
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Bombardier, a Canadian Jet Maker, Is a Target in Trump’s Trade War
The Montreal-based company’s share price dropped after President Trump threatened to bar it from selling in the United States.By John Yoon
Published on : Tue Sep 08 2026
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United StatesCanadaBombardier IncTrump, Donald J

Eiffel Tower Workers Strike, Saying Women Were Excluded From Hindu Group’s Visit
The tower was closed on Monday, after the workers’ union said female staff members had been asked to leave their stations for a visit from a group known as BAPS.By Francesca Regalado
Published on : Tue Sep 08 2026
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Israeli Allies Ban Trade With Settlements as U.K. Cites ‘Ethnic Cleansing’
Britain, Canada and France on Tuesday announced sanctions on Israeli settlements in the West Bank, with Britain saying Israel had “turned a blind eye” to violence against Palestinians.By Stephen Castle, Adam Rasgon, Aaron Boxerman and Isabel Kershner
Published on : Tue Sep 08 2026
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A Far-Right Win Puts New Pressure on Germany’s Leader
Antipathy to Chancellor Friedrich Merz was a reason the far right surged in a state election. Though he does not face a national election until 2029, his leadership is under increasing scrutiny.By Jim Tankersley
Published on : Tue Sep 08 2026
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Saxony-Anhalt (Germany)Alternative for GermanyChristian Democratic Union (Germany)Merz, Friedrich