
Cuba’s Government Has Lasted 67 Years. Will It Fall Under Trump?
The Trump administration, which has tightened the U.S. chokehold on Cuba by cutting off foreign oil, is betting that this is the Cuban communist revolution’s last year.By Frances Robles and David C. Adams
Published on : Sun Feb 08 2026
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CubaUnited StatesPrinceton UniversityState DepartmentUniversity of HavanaCastro, FidelDiaz-Canel Bermudez, MiguelMaduro, NicolasTrump, Donald J

Starmer’s Chief of Staff Resigns, Citing Role in Hiring Friend of Epstein
The Labour official was ensnared in a scandal after helping appoint Peter Mandelson as Britain’s ambassador to the U.S.By Michael D. Shear
Published on : Sun Feb 08 2026
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Great BritainLabour Party (Great Britain)McSweeney, Morgan (1977- )Starmer, KeirMandelson, PeterEpstein, Jeffrey E (1953- )

Seeking Stability, Thai Voters Decisively Reject Progressive Party
It was the first time in years that a conservative party preaching nationalism, patriotism and respect for the monarchy came out on top.By Sui-Lee Wee
Published on : Sun Feb 08 2026
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Bangkok (Thailand)ThailandPeople's Party (Thailand)BhumjaithaiAnutin Charnvirakul (1966- )

Japan’s Leader Wins in a Landslide, Clearing Way for Hard-Line Agenda
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi won a sweeping mandate from voters for her economic agenda and tough stances on immigration and China.By Javier C. Hernández, River Akira Davis, Kiuko Notoya and Hisako Ueno
Published on : Sun Feb 08 2026
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JapanLiberal Democratic Party (Japan)Takaichi, Sanae

Portugal Votes for President, With Leftist Set to Beat Surging Far Right
Polls predict a comfortable victory for António José Seguro, but a nationalist’s presence in the runoff showed that Portugal is not immune to Europe’s rising nationalist tide.By Jason Horowitz
Published on : Sun Feb 08 2026
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PortugalEuropeChega (Portuguese Political Party)Ventura, Andre (1983- )

Americans at the Olympics Can’t Escape the Politics at Home
Opposition to President Trump’s policies has followed the U.S. team to Italy, and athletes, coaches and American fans are facing the backlash.By Motoko Rich, Tariq Panja, Heather Knight and Juliet Macur
Published on : Sun Feb 08 2026
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United StatesItalyInternational Olympic CommitteeImmigration and Customs Enforcement (US)Trump, Donald JVance, J DWerenski, Zach (1997- )Shiffrin, MikaelaMeloni, Giorgia (1977- )Lysacek, EvanLiu, Alysa (2005- )

Japan’s Leader Is Set for a Big Election Win. Here’s What to Know.
Sanae Takaichi, who has proved popular as the first woman to lead Japan as prime minister, was on course for a sweeping mandate after a snap election on Sunday.By Javier C. Hernández
Published on : Sun Feb 08 2026
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JapanChinaLiberal Democratic Party (Japan)Takaichi, Sanae

She’s the Olympics’ Hometown Hero. To Her Neighbors, She’s Just ‘Stefi.’
Stefania Constantini worked in a clothes shop until her sports career took off. The champion curler is now one of Italy’s best hopes at the Winter Games.By Jason Horowitz
Published on : Sun Feb 08 2026
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Cortina d'Ampezzo (Italy)Constantini, Stefania (1999- )

In Bid to Lead Thailand, a Progressive Party Softens Its Image
Sunday’s election is a test for the progressive, pro-democracy movement in Thailand, which has been blocked from taking power despite success at the polls.By Sui-Lee Wee and Kittiphum Sringammuang
Published on : Sun Feb 08 2026
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ThailandPeople's Party (Thailand)Move Forward Party (Thailand)Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut (1987- )

Trump Reverts to Diplomacy With Iran, but the Road Is Narrow
Iran is skilled at prolonging negotiations over its nuclear program, and seems to be hoping President Trump is out for a quick win, rather than a prolonged regional war.By Steven Erlanger
Published on : Sat Feb 07 2026
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IranMiddle EastIsraelTrump, Donald JAraghchi, Abbas

What to Know About Thailand’s Election
The progressive People’s Party was leading in surveys conducted before Sunday’s election, but the country has a history of overturning voters’ will.By Sui-Lee Wee
Published on : Sun Feb 08 2026
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ThailandPeople's Party (Thailand)Move Forward Party (Thailand)Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut (1987- )Anutin Charnvirakul (1966- )Paetongtarn ShinawatraThaksin Shinawatra

Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ Sets Date to Meet in Washington, Officials Say
The group, which has prompted skepticism from some U.S. allies, is scheduled to meet on Feb. 19, according to the officials.By Natan Odenheimer
Published on : Sat Feb 07 2026
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United NationsTrump, Donald JNetanyahu, Benjamin

Trump’s Greenland Threats Spill Into Another Danish Territory
Many people in the Faroe Islands, a tiny archipelago in the North Atlantic, want to be their own state. The crisis over Greenland, Denmark’s other territory, has complicated that, for now.By Amelia Nierenberg, Jeffrey Gettleman, Regin Winther Poulsen and Sergey Ponomarev
Published on : Sat Feb 07 2026
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Arctic RegionsGreenlandFaroe IslandsIcelandDenmarkHuawei Technologies Co LtdNorth Atlantic Treaty OrganizationTrump, Donald J

A Mosque Bombing Undercuts Pakistan’s Bid for Security
Pakistan has made headway against the Islamic State and other militants, but a bloody suicide attack showed how fragile its progress has been.By Elian Peltier
Published on : Sat Feb 07 2026
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PakistanIslamic State KhorasanTaliban

Takaichi is poised to push Japan further to the right.
By Javier C. Hernández
Published on : Sun Feb 08 2026
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Breezy Johnson’s celebration is muted by Lindsey Vonn’s crash.
Johnson won her first Olympic gold medal after her teammate Vonn crashed early in her run. By Victor Mather and James Hill
Published on : Sun Feb 08 2026
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Johnson, Breezy (1996- )Vonn, Lindsey

Heavy Snow Disrupts Japan Election, Forcing Polling Stations to Close Early
The government said that about 40 percent of all polling stations closed earlier than planned because of heavy snow on Sunday.By Kiuko Notoya, Hisako Ueno and Yan Zhuang
Published on : Sun Feb 08 2026
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JapanKyoto (Japan)Tokyo (Japan)Tottori (Japan)Noda, YoshihikoTakaichi, Sanae

Shortages of posters and trucks add to candidates’ challenges.
JapnBy Javier C. Hernández
Published on : Sun Feb 08 2026
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By Javier C. Hernández, River Akira Davis, Kiuko Notoya and Hisako Ueno
Published on : Sun Feb 08 2026
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China’s Presence Looms Large in Japan’s Election
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s handling of bilateral relations has become a campaign issue. Her earlier comments on Taiwan brought reprisals from Beijing.By Javier C. Hernández
Published on : Sun Feb 08 2026
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ChinaJapanTakaichi, Sanae

Trump’s Oil Grab in Venezuela Shatters an American Taboo
U.S. presidents have long been accused of plotting to control foreign oil. But President Trump has asserted a U.S. right to take it.By Michael Crowley
Published on : Sun Feb 08 2026
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IraqVenezuelaMaduro, NicolasTrump, Donald J

6 Fishermen Reel In a 244-Pound Atlantic Halibut, Setting a Local Record
The fish, hooked as part of a study on the halibut population around the Ha! Ha! Bay in the Canadian province of Quebec, measured more than 6.5 feet long, researchers said.By Mark Walker
Published on : Sat Feb 07 2026
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Quebec Province (Canada)St Lawrence River

Ilia Malinin, the ‘Quad God,’ leaves an ace up his sleeve.
SummaryBy Sam Manchester and Photos by Vincent Alban
Published on : Sat Feb 07 2026
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Malinin, Ilia (2004- )

Saudis Announce New Investments in Syria, a Sign of Deepening Ties
Saudi and Syrian officials announced deals ranging from aviation to telecommunications, offering a much-needed boost to Syria’s battered economy.By Christina Goldbaum
Published on : Sat Feb 07 2026
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Aleppo (Syria)Damascus (Syria)SyriaSaudi Arabiaal-Shara, Ahmed (Abu Mohammad al-Jolani) (1982- )

Roland Huntford, Lore-Debunking Historian of Polar Exploration, Dies at 98
He caused an uproar by challenging the heroic status of Robert Falcon Scott, the Briton who led a doomed quest to the South Pole in 1912.By Clay Risen
Published on : Sat Feb 07 2026
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South PoleAntarctic RegionsHuntford, RolandAmundsen, RoaldScott, Robert Falcon

Russian Strikes Pummel Ukraine’s Power Grid
The drone and missile bombardments were the latest attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure during a winter freeze, as peace talks have made little progress.By Maria Varenikova
Published on : Sat Feb 07 2026
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UkraineRussiaDonbas (Ukraine)Zelensky, Volodymyr

Vanity Fair
Behind the scenes at the Westminster Dog Show, the entrants were affectionate. Or at least they acted like it.By Melissa Kirsch
Published on : Sat Feb 07 2026
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Canada’s Olympians Take the World Stage
Beating America has always felt good, especially on the ice. Since President Trump began issuing tariffs and threats against Canada, sports feels extra personal.By Shawna Richer
Published on : Sat Feb 07 2026
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CanadaMilan (Italy)Summit SeriesUniversity of TorontoCarney, Mark JTrump, Donald JCrosby, SidneyMcDavid, Connor (1997- )Lemieux, MarioGretzky, WayneMulroney, BrianReagan, Ronald Wilson

These Mathematicians Are Putting A.I. to the Test
Large language models struggle to solve research-level math questions. It takes a human to assess just how poorly they perform.By Siobhan Roberts
Published on : Sat Feb 07 2026
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Google IncOpenAI LabsHairer, Martin (1975- )

Russia’s Time as a Sporting Pariah May Be Coming to an End
In Milan this week, Olympics officials signaled a willingness to ease years of restrictions imposed on the country over its state-backed doping program and invasion of Ukraine.By Ivan Nechepurenko and Tariq Panja
Published on : Sat Feb 07 2026
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RussiaInternational Olympic Committee

Philippe Morillon, General Who Made Fateful Protection Promise, Dies at 90
“I will never abandon you,” he told residents of Srebrenica amid sectarian armed conflict in Bosnia. The town later suffered the worst massacre in Europe since World War II.By Adam Nossiter
Published on : Sat Feb 07 2026
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Srebrenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina)Bosnia and HerzegovinaSerbiaFranceInternational Criminal Tribunal for the former YugoslaviaUnited NationsMorillon, Philippe

JD Vance Is Booed at Olympic Opening Ceremony in Milan
Before the event, protesters marched in Milan in opposition to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, whose personnel are in Italy to advise local officials in securing the Winter Games.By Ashley Ahn
Published on : Fri Feb 06 2026
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Milan (Italy)ItalyVance, J DVance, Usha

Haiti Reaches ‘Full Crisis’ as Transition Government Expires
The tenure of a presidential council that has been running Haiti expires on Saturday. It’s unclear what will come next.By Frances Robles, David C. Adams and André Paultre
Published on : Fri Feb 06 2026
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HaitiUnited StatesJean, Fritz AlphonseFils-Aime, Alix DidierTrump, Donald JRubio, MarcoMoise, Jovenel (1968- )Henry, Ariel

Saalumarada Thimmakka Dies; Planted and Nurtured Thousands of Trees
Believed to be 113, she spent decades building an environmental legacy in India, inspired by her grief at being unable to conceive children.By Pragati K.B.
Published on : Fri Feb 06 2026
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IndiaThimmakka, Saalumarada (1912-2025)

A dozen U.S. figure skaters march in the ceremony, some fresh off competing.
By Juliet Macur
Published on : Fri Feb 06 2026
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Milan (Italy)ItalyUnited StatesUnited States Figure Skating AssnBates, Evan (1989- )Chock, MadisonLiu, Alysa (2005- )Malinin, Ilia (2004- )O'Shea, Daniel (1991- )

The U.S. flag bearers are a renowned speedskater and a bobsledder, both previous Olympians.
By Juliet Macur
Published on : Fri Feb 06 2026
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