
The Fall of a Strongman: Inside Maduro’s Last Days in Power
The Venezuelan leader overestimated his strength and misread his exchange with President Trump in the decisive weeks before his capture by U.S. forces.By Anatoly Kurmanaev, Mariana Martínez and Tyler Pager
Published on : Wed Feb 25 2026
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VenezuelaUnited StatesState DepartmentBatista, JoesleyMaduro, NicolasRodriguez, Delcy (1969- )Trump, Donald JRubio, Marco

Thanks, Ukrainians Say, but Please Stop Calling Us Resilient
Ukraine must project strength to secure continued Western support. But its people want the world to know they are not superhuman.By Maria Varenikova and Oksana Parafeniuk
Published on : Wed Feb 25 2026
worldeurope
UkraineZelensky, Volodymyr

In Windsor, Some See Family Drama in the Andrew Accusations
“Her children have let her down,” said one woman, referring to Queen Elizabeth II. Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s fall from grace drew strong reactions from some. Others said they just did not care.By Megan Specia and Stephen Castle
Published on : Wed Feb 25 2026
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Great BritainWindsor (England)Andrew, Duke of YorkCharles III, King of the United KingdomElizabeth II, Queen of Great BritainEpstein, Jeffrey E (1953- )

A Hero the Taliban Didn’t Expect
A triumph in indoor soccer has turned Alireza Ahmadi, 17, and other players from the Hazara minority, long marginalized in Afghanistan, into national heroes.By Elian Peltier, Yaqoob Akbary and Tomás Munita
Published on : Wed Feb 25 2026
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AfghanistanKabul (Afghanistan)Herat (Afghanistan)IranTalibanAhmadi, Alireza

How Britain Could Remove Andrew From the Royal Line of Succession
Despite his connections with the sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, the former prince is eighth in line to the British throne. That could change.By Stephen Castle
Published on : Wed Feb 25 2026
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Buckingham PalaceAndrew, Duke of YorkCharles III, King of the United KingdomEpstein, Jeffrey E (1953- )

A Seasoned French Museum Chief Takes Over a Louvre in Crisis
Christophe Leribault, who runs the Palace of Versailles, will replace Laurence des Cars, who resigned months after an audacious jewel heist.By Mark Landler
Published on : Wed Feb 25 2026
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FranceLouvre Museumdes Cars, LaurenceMacron, Emmanuel (1977- )Leribault, Christophe

Germany’s Leader Delivers a Blunt Warning to China on Trade
Chancellor Friedrich Merz laid out his complaints in a frank message to his hosts on a trip to Beijing that China had designed to showcase their relationship.By David Pierson and Jim Tankersley
Published on : Wed Feb 25 2026
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Berlin (Germany)ChinaGermanyCommunist Party of ChinaEuropean UnionForbidden City (Beijing, China)Great Hall of the People (Beijing, China)Li Qiang (1959- )Merz, FriedrichTrump, Donald JXi Jinping

Pope Leo to Visit Africa, Signaling Continent’s Importance to Catholicism
The number of Roman Catholics is growing faster in Africa than anywhere else, according to the Vatican.By Elisabetta Povoledo
Published on : Wed Feb 25 2026
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Ukraine Wants to Join the E.U. Quickly. That Won’t Be Easy.
Negotiators agree that joining the bloc is critical to Kyiv’s future. But obstacles abound, and compromises might forever change how the union works.By Jeanna Smialek
Published on : Wed Feb 25 2026
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Mexico Is Caught Between Trump and the Cartels
President Trump has demanded President Claudia Sheinbaum confront the cartels. The killing of El Mencho suggests it might be working — but could come at a cost.By Jack Nicas
Published on : Tue Feb 24 2026
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MexicoJalisco New Generation CartelCentral Intelligence AgencySheinbaum, ClaudiaTrump, Donald JOseguera Cervantes, Nemesio

Iranians Brace for War Beneath Veneer of Normalcy
Stores are well stocked, and there have been no reports of shortages of food and other essentials, but many Iranians are in limbo as they wait to see whether U.S. forces will attack.By Erika Solomon and Farnaz Fassihi
Published on : Tue Feb 24 2026
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Louvre Director Resigns, Months After Burglars Stole Crown Jewels
Laurence des Cars’s departure is the latest setback for the world’s largest museum. Her tenure was marred by labor strikes, water leaks, a ticket scam and security lapses, which led to the heist in October.By Mark Landler
Published on : Tue Feb 24 2026
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FranceLouvre Museumdes Cars, Laurence

Germany’s Leader Heads to China and Walks a Tightrope Between Xi and Trump
Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s trip will test his ability to address tensions between the countries, at a time of strain between Europe and Washington.By Jim Tankersley and David Pierson
Published on : Tue Feb 24 2026
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Ukraine Battlefield Dead Could Reach 500,000 in Fifth Year, Estimates Suggest
Russia has lost as many as 325,000 troops, according to some estimates, with more than 200,000 deaths verified by researchers.By Paul Sonne and Constant Méheut
Published on : Tue Feb 24 2026
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RussiaUkraineCenter for Strategic and International StudiesPutin, Vladimir VZelensky, Volodymyr

Same War, Different Message: Trump Tonight vs. Biden Four Years Ago
President Trump issued no statement in support of Ukraine on the anniversary of the Russian invasion, four years after his predecessor laid out the stakes.By David E. Sanger
Published on : Wed Feb 25 2026
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Biden, Joseph R JrTrump, Donald J

Trump Squeezes Cuba
Many U.S. presidents have tried to bring down the Communist government over almost seven decades. This time, it feels different.By Katrin Bennhold
Published on : Tue Feb 24 2026
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CubaCastro, FidelTrump, Donald J

Xi’s Purges of China’s Military Run Deep, New Study Shows
Around 100 senior officers have been sidelined or vanished since 2022, hollowing out the top ranks and raising questions about the army’s capabilities.By Chris Buckley
Published on : Tue Feb 24 2026
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ChinaTaiwanCentral Military Commission (China)People's Liberation Army (China)Zhang Youxia (1950- )Xi Jinping

What to Know About the Cartels Operating in Mexico
Other criminal groups in Mexico may try to take advantage of the death of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, also known as El Mencho, who ran the Jalisco New Generation Cartel.By Ephrat Livni
Published on : Tue Feb 24 2026
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MexicoJalisco New Generation CartelSinaloa CartelZetasLa Familia MichoacanaCartel de GolfoCarteles UnidosOseguera Cervantes, NemesioCastillo Rodriguez, Julio Alberto (1976- )Guzman Loera, JoaquinZambada Garcia, IsmaelGuzman Lopez, OvidioGuzman Salazar, Ivan ArchivaldoGuzman Salazar, Jesus Alfredode Anda Ledezma, Miguel AngelHurtado Olascoaga, JohnnyCardenas-Martinez, Jose AlfredoAlvarez, Juan Jose Farias (1970- )

Russia Moves Closer to Banning Telegram App, Saying It Foments Terrorism
News of an investigation into Pavel Durov, the app’s billionaire founder, deepened a crackdown on what remains of the free Russian internet.By Nataliya Vasilyeva
Published on : Tue Feb 24 2026
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RussiaDurov, Pavel Valeryevich (1984- )

Airlines Add Flights in Northeast After Winter Storm Causes Cancellations
The major U.S. airlines said they would add more flights in airports that serve cities like Boston, New York and Philadelphia.By Ceylan Yeğinsu
Published on : Tue Feb 24 2026
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Epstein-Related Arrest of Peter Mandelson Rattles British Politics
The arrest of the British former envoy to Washington, long a key figure in the Labour Party, deepened a scandal that has led to calls for Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s resignation.By Michael D. Shear
Published on : Tue Feb 24 2026
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China Amps Up Pressure on Japan With Export Bans
Beijing placed the restrictions on 20 Japanese entities with ties to the defense industry, the latest ratcheting up of its monthslong feud with Tokyo.By Javier C. Hernández
Published on : Tue Feb 24 2026
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Is It Safe to Travel to Mexico Right Now?
A wave of unrest after the killing of a cartel leader has rattled tourists in Mexico, prompting travelers to reconsider their plans. Here’s what to know.By Shannon Sims
Published on : Tue Feb 24 2026
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How Bookbinders Used Old Records to Help the Nazis Find Their Victims
Conservation experts helped the Nazi regime inspect church and civil archives to track down people they sought to persecute, a researcher concluded.By Claire Moses
Published on : Tue Feb 24 2026
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GermanyWorcester Art MuseumUnited States Holocaust Memorial Museum

Norway’s Century-Long Watch on the Northern Lights
The nation’s northern region has led the scientific quest to understand the aurora borealis. This summer, a 10,000-antenna radar is expected to begin the next phase of exploration.By Alexa Robles-Gil and Michal Siarek
Published on : Tue Feb 24 2026
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These Ukrainians Don’t Want to Be Traded to Russia for Peace
Four years into the war, a major sticking point in talks is control of the eastern Donetsk region. Residents could face an agonizing choice if Ukraine gives up the territory.By Andrew E. Kramer, Lynsey Addario and Tyler Hicks
Published on : Tue Feb 24 2026
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After Six Decades of War on Drugs, Does Anything Work?
The U.S. and its allies have spilled blood and treasure to kill drug lords and defeat cartels, but the drugs keep coming and the new groups are more violent than ever.By Maria Abi-Habib
Published on : Tue Feb 24 2026
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MexicoJalisco New Generation CartelSinaloa CartelOseguera Cervantes, Nemesio

What Brontë Country Tells Us About Britain Today
West Yorkshire, where the original “Wuthering Heights” was written, offers a window into the forces that are disrupting British politics.By Michael D. Shear and Andrew Testa
Published on : Tue Feb 24 2026
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Haworth (England)Bradford (England)Great BritainLabour Party (Great Britain)Reform UK (British Political Party)Bronte, EmilyBronte, CharlotteBronte, AnneBronte, Branwell

Russia Remade Its Economy for War, but It’s Come at a Huge Cost
About half of the country’s federal budget goes toward the fight in Ukraine, money that does little to support its long-term development.By Paul Sonne
Published on : Tue Feb 24 2026
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RussiaPutin, Vladimir V

The Looming Taiwan Chip Disaster That Silicon Valley Has Long Ignored
If China invades Taiwan and cuts off its chip exports to American companies, the tech industry and the U.S. economy would be crippled.By Tripp Mickle
Published on : Tue Feb 24 2026
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‘Mother Russia’ Review: A New Play That’s as Funny as It’s Smart
A strong cast stars in Lauren Yee’s new play, part of a cycle of works about the collisions between 20th-century communism, capitalism and pop culture.By Elisabeth Vincentelli
Published on : Tue Feb 24 2026
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Pershing Square Signature TheaterSignature CenterBergman, TeddyBoyer, StevenChanler-Berat, AdamJones, Rebecca NaomiYee, LaurenDavid Turner

After Chaos Rips Across Mexico, the Remnants of Cartel Violence Haunt Residents
Charred vehicles cluttered deserted streets as residents started to emerge from their homes in Guadalajara, which was hit hard by violence after the death of a cartel leader.By Paulina Villegas and César Rodríguez
Published on : Tue Feb 24 2026
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Guadalajara (Mexico)MexicoJalisco New Generation CartelOseguera Cervantes, Nemesio

Hunkering Down in Mexico, Some Hope for a Flight Out Amid Burning Cars
People from Canada and the United States tell of scrambling for safety, food and flights after violence erupted in Mexico when a cartel boss died in custody.By Soumya Karlamangla
Published on : Mon Feb 23 2026
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