
Professor’s Death Leaves Behind Hard Questions for Cambridge on Race and Hiring
Jason Arday, the school’s youngest Black professor, was found dead on Friday. The school ignored a series of warnings about his life story and his work.By Mara Hvistendahl, Megan Specia, Leo Sands, Ali Watkins and Susan Dominus
Published on : Sat Aug 15 2026
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Cambridge (England)Cambridge UniversityArday, Jason (1985- )Baron-Cohen, SimonRees-Mogg, Jacob

The Iranian YouTube Show Posing Questions Few Dare Ask
Azad, a popular online debate program, has tackled topics that push the limits of Iran’s authoritarian system. Some question how it has remained on air.By Yeganeh Torbati
Published on : Sat Aug 15 2026
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IranAzad (Iranian outlet)Pezeshkian, MasoudCarlson, TuckerAhmadi, Mahdi

Syrian Convicted in Austria of Civil War Abuses Is Detained in Syria
Musab Abu Rukbah, a former police chief, left Austria after appealing his eight-year sentence for crimes committed during Syria’s civil war.By Carlotta Gall and Hussam Hammoud
Published on : Sat Aug 15 2026
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AustriaSyriaInterpol (International Criminal Police Organization)Environmental Law Institute (Nonprofit)Abu Rukbah, Musabal-Halabi, Khaled (1962- )Assad, Bashar al-

Canadian Petition to Expel U.S. Ambassador Pete Hoekstra Takes Off
Mr. Hoekstra has been President Trump’s faithful messenger in Canada amid a historic low in relations. More than 170,000 Canadians want him gone.By Matina Stevis-Gridneff
Published on : Sat Aug 15 2026
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CanadaAlberta (Canada)United StatesHoekstra, PeterMay, Elizabeth (1954- )Trump, Donald JKushner, Charles

$10 Million in Gold Found Buried Under Former Brewery in Belgium
A construction worker’s drill struck gold during a renovation project in East Flanders, setting off a search for the owners of the stashed fortune.By Zane Irwin
Published on : Sat Aug 15 2026
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BelgiumFlanders (Belgium)

Wary of Trump, Europe Seeks Role in Any Russia-Ukraine Talks
French, German and British diplomats are working on a format for future negotiations — even if Russia has shown little interest.By Steven Erlanger
Published on : Sat Aug 15 2026
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Iran Says Qatar Captured Its Pilots Months Ago, a Claim Qatar Rejects
Iran said the airmen have been held since March 2 when their fighter jets were shot down. The Qatari government denies detaining any Iranian pilots.By Yeganeh Torbati and Leily Nikounazar
Published on : Sat Aug 15 2026
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QatarIranInternational Committee of the Red Cross

Israeli Strikes in Lebanon Kill 11, Health Officials Say
The Lebanese health ministry said children were among those killed. The Israeli prime minister’s office said Hezbollah had struck first, injuring three Israeli soldiers.By Abdi Latif Dahir
Published on : Sat Aug 15 2026
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In One Week During Europe’s Record Heat Wave, Deaths Increased by 16,000
Deaths spiked in northwest Europe in June, where countries were unprepared for extreme heat that hit much of the continent.By Josh Holder
Published on : Sat Aug 15 2026
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EuropeBelgiumFranceGermany

At Least 47 Dead as 7.7-Magnitude Earthquake Rocks Indonesia
The temblor was one of the strongest the area had experienced in decades, an official said.By Muktita Suhartono, Hasya Nindita and Rin Hindryati
Published on : Sat Aug 15 2026
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Entrenched, Embattled and Defiant, the Taliban Celebrate 5 Years in Power
The Taliban have Afghanistan in a chokehold that spares no one. But threats are starting to crack their veneer of stability and control.By Elian Peltier
Published on : Sat Aug 15 2026
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AfghanistanKabul (Afghanistan)PakistanTaliban

Heat Deaths in a ‘Cold’ Country Are a Warning to the Rest of Europe
A June heat wave in Belgium and neighboring countries exposed a lethal lack of readiness. That’s a risk as another wave hits Europe.By Jeanna Smialek and Koba Ryckewaert
Published on : Sat Aug 15 2026
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Inside Russia’s Giant Push to Upend a Tiny Country
In Moldova, Moscow paid Orthodox priests, conducted a vote-buying scheme and set up training camps on election interference — all in an effort to derail the Western-leaning government.By Michael Schwirtz, Adam Goldman and Aaron Krolik
Published on : Fri Aug 14 2026
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Jason Arday, Cambridge Scholar Who Resigned Under Scrutiny, Is Found Dead
Mr. Arday resigned last week after the university announced an investigation into allegations of plagiarism and fabrication.By Mara Hvistendahl
Published on : Fri Aug 14 2026
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Great BritainCambridge UniversityArday, Jason (1985- )

Bou Meng, Rare Survivor of Khmer Rouge Torture House, Dies at 85
Saved by his ability to paint, he was one of only a handful of prisoners to make it out of the brutal prison Tuol Sleng.By Seth Mydans
Published on : Sat Aug 15 2026
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Khmer RougeBou Meng (1941-2026)

Quit Lit
There are good reasons to abandon books we’re not enjoying, but our attenuated attention might lead us to tap out too early.By Melissa Kirsch
Published on : Sat Aug 15 2026
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Summer Camps Strive to Stay Part of Canadian Life, Despite Hurdles
Long a tradition for many kids and teenagers across the country, overnight camps are facing financial and cultural hurdles as inflation bites and parenting trends shift.By Matina Stevis-Gridneff
Published on : Sat Aug 15 2026
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CanadaOntario (Canada)Muskoka (Ontario)Hoekstra, PeterTwain, Shania

How Cyclospora Evaded the U.S. Food Safety System to Sicken Thousands
The Trump administration delayed a rule last year that could have sped up the effort to pinpoint the source of the contamination. Critics charge that food safety oversight has eroded overall.By Christina Jewett and Julie Creswell
Published on : Sat Aug 15 2026
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As China Pushes to Expand in Asia, Trump Focuses on Iran
Asian allies are beginning to wonder whether the United States would or could defend them in a war.By Edward Wong
Published on : Sat Aug 15 2026
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East AsiaChinaPhilippinesSecond Thomas ShoalSoutheast AsiaSouth China SeaTrump, Donald JXi Jinping

Where Future Champions Race Against the Tide
An uninhabited Irish island fills up one day each summer for a treasured amateur horse race in which young jockeys ride across the shifting sands.By Ali Watkins and Clodagh Kilcoyne
Published on : Sat Aug 15 2026
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IrelandConnemara (Ireland)

In Barcelona, Finding the Perfect Spot for Vermut and Snacks
The classic bars, known as bodegas, are where locals in the Catalan capital take their rituals seriously. If you know where to look, you can join them.By Danielle Pergament and Mariano Herrera
Published on : Sat Aug 15 2026
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Barcelona (Spain)Bar GelidaBar Bodega GolEl PolloBar Bodega MarinBianco NoirQuimet Y Quimet

Map: 5.2-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Southern Spain
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 : Fri Aug 14 2026
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Maps: 7.7-Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Indonesia
View the location of the quake’s epicenter and aftershocks.By William B. Davis, Madison Dong, Judson Jones, John Keefe, Joey K. Lee and Bea Malsky
Published on : Fri Aug 14 2026
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As Army Fails to Protect Palestinians, Israeli Leaders Sympathize With Settlers
Defense Minister Katz called for the military to turn over to the police the responsibility for protecting Palestinians after two West Bank families were besieged by violent settlers.By David M. Halbfinger and Adam Rasgon
Published on : Fri Aug 14 2026
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West BankQusra (West Bank)IsraelJewish Power Party (Otzma Yehudit)Likud Party (Israel)Ben-Gvir, ItamarKatz, Israel (1955- )Bennett, NaftaliNetanyahu, Benjamin

When a Rare Wolf Got Too Close, Denmark Faced a Conservation Dilemma
The authorities tracked the animal after a string of close encounters with residents, reigniting a bitter debate over how a small, densely populated country should live with wolves.By Maya Tekeli
Published on : Fri Aug 14 2026
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Denmark

A Prominent Mexican Politician Says U.S. Revoked His Visa
Andrés Manuel López Beltrán, a former president’s son, lashed out at the Trump administration after he said it canceled his visa, another flashpoint in the tense U.S.-Mexico relationship.By Jack Nicas, Annie Correal and Emiliano Rodríguez Mega
Published on : Fri Aug 14 2026
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MexicoUnited StatesLatin AmericaMorena (Mexican Political Party)State DepartmentLopez Obrador, Andres ManuelSheinbaum, ClaudiaTrump, Donald JRubio, Marco

Britain’s Farage Takes a Page From Trump’s Playbook Amid Investigations
Nigel Farage, the Reform U.K. leader who resigned from Parliament and won back his seat on Thursday, stays on the offensive and says voters don’t care about allegations of financial impropriety.By Michael D. Shear
Published on : Fri Aug 14 2026
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EnglandGreat BritainFranceUnited StatesIsraelReform UK (British Political Party)Farage, Nigel (1964- )Bardella, Jordan (1995- )Netanyahu, BenjaminTrump, Donald JLe Pen, Marine

The Taliban Kicked the U.S. Out of Afghanistan. Now They Want It Back.
In an interview, Afghanistan’s foreign minister called on the U.S. to reopen its embassy and invest in the country — a near-impossible sell for now, analysts and former diplomats say.By Elian Peltier
Published on : Fri Aug 14 2026
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AfghanistanMuttaqi, Amir KhanTrump, Donald J

France’s Top Court Strikes Down Ban on Social Media for Children
The move was a setback for President Emmanuel Macron, who championed the ban. He vowed to pass a new version before he leaves office next spring.By Mark Landler and Ségolène Le Stradic
Published on : Fri Aug 14 2026
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FranceConstitutional Council (France)European UnionMacron, Emmanuel (1977- )

Zambia Resumes Vote Counting in Presidential Race After Brief Suspension
The electoral commission for the southern African nation said poll workers had been attacked and ballots had been stolen.By John Eligon and Rabecca Lungu
Published on : Fri Aug 14 2026
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AfricaZambiaUnited Party for National Development (Zambia)Hichilema, Hakainde (1962- )Lungu, Edgar C

Five Arrested in Connection to Stolen Works by Cézanne, Renoir and Matisse, Prosecutors Say
The Italian military police said that art collectively valued at more than $10 million had been found five months after being taken in a nighttime heist near Parma.By Elisabetta Povoledo
Published on : Fri Aug 14 2026
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ItalyParma (Italy)Magnani-Rocca Foundation (Museum, Parma, Italy)Cezanne, PaulMatisse, HenriRenoir, Pierre Auguste

With Trump’s Hamas Deal in Peril, Kushner Set to Visit Israel for Gaza Talks
Jared Kushner, President Trump’s senior aide, is expected to meet with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel, who has rejected a U.S.-backed deal to disarm Hamas.By Adam Rasgon
Published on : Fri Aug 14 2026
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IsraelGaza StripBoard of PeaceHamasKushner, JaredMladenov, Nickolay E

Heat Is Hammering Europe, Again. Here’s What That Looks Like.
Extreme temperatures and repeated wildfires are pushing infrastructure to the limit and testing the continent’s resolve.By Lynsey Chutel
Published on : Fri Aug 14 2026
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EuropeBosnia and HerzegovinaFranceGermanyGreat BritainGreeceSpainSwitzerland