
Stop the Steal? Netanyahu Borrows a Page From Trump’s Playbook
The Israeli leader and his allies are alleging that Arab voters last month stole the election. Election officials say that while foul play was being investigated, it could not have affected the result.By David M. Halbfinger, Aaron Boxerman and Ronen Bergman
Published on : Thu Nov 05 2026
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Secret Deals Reveal K-Pop’s Firm Grip on a Top Girl Group
NewJeans shattered records. Behind the scenes were unusually restrictive contracts, signed when the girls were ages 14 to 17.By Sarah Hurtes and Jin Yu Young
Published on : Thu Nov 05 2026
worldasia

At the Root of K-Pop’s Controversies, a Restrictive Business Model
Labels exert extraordinary control over performers because only a few acts turn a profit.By Jin Yu Young and Sarah Hurtes
Published on : Thu Nov 05 2026
worldasia
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New Series of Bomb Threats Disrupts Flights in Europe
The planes that were targeted, including in Italy and France, landed safely, officials said. No explosives have been found.By Jonathan Wolfe
Published on : Thu Nov 05 2026
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Voters Are Turning Out in Droves to Cut Autocrats Down to Size
In country after country stricken by democratic decay, overwhelming turnout in elections is making a difference.By Amanda Taub
Published on : Thu Nov 05 2026
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Everyone’s Talking About the ‘Blue Tsunami.’ In Japan, It’s Complicated.
The New York Post used a Hokusai work to depict Donald Trump being swept away by Democrats’ midterm election win. Some in Japan were bothered by the imagery.By Javier C. Hernández and Kiuko Notoya
Published on : Thu Nov 05 2026
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First, France Had Riots and Protests. Now It’s Bracing for a General Strike.
More than 220 demonstrations are expected to take place across the country on Thursday, escalating weeks of protests against the rising cost of living.By Mark Landler and Ségolène Le Stradic
Published on : Thu Nov 05 2026
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Here’s Who Is Meeting Israel’s President to Recommend a Prime Minister
Israeli party leaders are in discussions with President Isaac Herzog over who should get the first chance to form a governing coalition.By Ephrat Livni
Published on : Thu Nov 05 2026
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Joshua Wong, Hong Kong Democracy Activist, Is Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison
Mr. Wong, one of the most high-profile members of a movement that was quashed in 2020, was accused of conspiracy to collude with foreign forces, a national security offense.By Tiffany May
Published on : Thu Nov 05 2026
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The New Zealand Election That Could ‘Flip the Table’
Support for the major parties — led by two men called Chris — is cratering, thanks to dissatisfaction with the economy. Minor parties stand to benefit from a desire among voters for change.By Laura Chung and Emanuel Stoakes
Published on : Thu Nov 05 2026
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How the World Reacted to Trump’s Midterm Defeat: 6 Things to Know
Commentators abroad wondered what President Trump’s electoral losses might mean for oil prices, the war on Iran and the future of American politics.By Jim Tankersley, Damien Cave and Annie Correal
Published on : Wed Nov 04 2026
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Israel’s President Starts Talks on Who Can Form a Government
President Isaac Herzog began meeting with party leaders for two days to decide whether to give Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu or rivals the first chance at forming a coalition.By Aaron Boxerman
Published on : Wed Nov 04 2026
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Why Doctors in Thailand Fear KFC
In a country where superstitions are as imaginative as they are many, physicians have come to fear a jinx involving Kentucky Fried Chicken.By Max Kim
Published on : Wed Nov 04 2026
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For Israelis, U.S. Midterms Show How Far Their Star Has Fallen in America
Israel once had bipartisan support in the United States, but a strong showing for Democrats, some of whom are deeply critical of the war in Gaza, has left the country with fewer friends in Congress.By Isabel Kershner
Published on : Wed Nov 04 2026
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Map: 5.1-Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Tanzania
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 : Thu Nov 05 2026
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Political Losses Deepen the Stakes as Trump Contemplates Renewed Iran Attack
The midterm results laid bare the deep unpopularity of the war of choice that President Trump started and is now struggling to end.By David E. Sanger
Published on : Thu Nov 05 2026
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When the American Bard Met the American Pope
Pope Leo wore his usual white vestments. Bob Dylan visited the Vatican in a hooded sweatshirt and polka-dot tie. There was no singing.By Eric Nagourney
Published on : Wed Nov 04 2026
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After 3 Months Lost at Sea, Five Survivors Are Rescued on Remote Island
A boat in Micronesia went missing in July. This weekend, five of its passengers landed, unclothed and emaciated, on an island in Kiribati — more than 3,000 miles away.By Zane Irwin
Published on : Wed Nov 04 2026
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A Trump Reckoning
The results from the U.S. midterm elections could be the beginning of the end of the Trump era.By Katrin Bennhold
Published on : Wed Nov 04 2026
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IsraelTrump, Donald J

John Frieda, Hair-Care Mogul Who Soothed Women’s Curls, Has Died
He was a celebrity stylist to rock stars and royalty whose blockbuster product, Frizz Ease, changed his fortunes (and women’s hair) forever. He was 75.By Penelope Green
Published on : Wed Nov 04 2026
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Senji Kuroi Has Died. He Interpreted ‘the Salaried Soul.’
In books and essays, he captured the unease beneath Japan’s economic miracle and wrote about everyday people who might never appear in headlines.By Jonathan Kandell
Published on : Wed Nov 04 2026
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JapanKuroi, Senji (1932-2026)

This Grandma Believes She Can Fix Africa’s Richest City
As South Africans head to the polls on Wednesday, Helen Zille, 75, is betting voters care less about race and more about public services in her bid to become mayor of Johannesburg.By John Eligon and Zimasa Matiwane
Published on : Wed Nov 04 2026
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Under Patagonian Spires: Where Pumas, Sheep Herding and Fine Dining Collide
Estancia Cerro Guido, a Chilean ranch that swapped puma bounties for conservation tours, offers travelers luxury experiences on the edge of the wilderness.By John Bartlett and Cristóbal Olivares
Published on : Wed Nov 04 2026
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Patagonia (Chile)ChileTorres del Paine National Park (Patagonia, Chile)

Could a Viral Video Save Her Mom’s Chinese Restaurant?
Millions viewed Lisa He’s post about her mother’s struggling business in Edinburgh. But internet fame created its own complications — and obscured bigger questions.By Isabella Kwai
Published on : Wed Nov 04 2026
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Israel’s President Holds Crucial Cards in Breaking Post-Election Deadlock
President Isaac Herzog has tried to avoid controversy and heal rifts in his largely ceremonial role. But his skills as a savvy mediator could be instrumental after an inconclusive election.By Isabel Kershner
Published on : Wed Nov 04 2026
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U.K. Supreme Court Hears Challenge to Ban on Palestine Action: What to Know
The government designated the protest group as a terrorist organization last year, prompting criticism. The country’s Supreme Court is hearing a challenge to the ban on Wednesday.By Karla Adam
Published on : Wed Nov 04 2026
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Anthrax Outbreak in Africa’s Oldest National Park Is Killing Hippos
The disease has killed 30 hippopotamuses in Virunga National Park in the Democratic Republic of Congo since September, officials say.By Ephrat Livni
Published on : Wed Nov 04 2026
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Helicopters Collide Over Everest Trail, Killing 1 and Injuring 3 Others
The crash, in a popular tourist area during the autumn climbing season, highlighted the safety challenges posed by growing numbers of aircraft in the Himalayas.By Ephrat Livni
Published on : Tue Nov 03 2026
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Spain’s Transport Minister Resigns After Deadly High-Speed Rail Crash
Nearly 70 people died in the crash, the second high-speed rail accident in less than a year.By Carlos Barragán
Published on : Tue Nov 03 2026
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How Will Tonight Go? Here Are Races That Will Provide Early Clues.
Election results in states where voting ends early could indicate how each party will fare in House and Senate races elsewhere in the country.By John Yoon
Published on : Tue Nov 03 2026
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FloridaIndianaKentuckySouth Carolina

U.S. Assisted Venezuela in Deadly Drone Strike, Officials Say
The attack on a drug-trafficking group killed about two dozen people, a rights group said. It comes as the United States is militarizing the fight against “narcoterrorism” in Latin America.By Annie Correal, Eric Schmitt, Isayen Herrera and Julie Turkewitz
Published on : Tue Nov 03 2026
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Facing Return to War, More Iranians Want a Nuclear Missile
Some Iranian clerics and officials argue the country must rebuild deterrence by dropping its longstanding pledge not to build a nuclear bomb.By Erika Solomon
Published on : Tue Nov 03 2026
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West Bank Property Sales Tactics Face a Challenge in Canada
The marketing practices of some firms promoting property in the Israeli-occupied territory to foreign purchasers are deceptive, a recent filing claims.By Ephrat Livni
Published on : Tue Nov 03 2026
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Democrats Win Big
The party has flipped key seats in Republican strongholds, as voters rebuked Trump.By Katrin Bennhold
Published on : Tue Nov 03 2026
world
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Deportation of Dozens of Afghans Blocked by Federal Court, for Now
The Trump administration has arranged a flight to send dozens of Afghan immigrants back to Afghanistan, despite the risk of persecution by the Taliban.By Pranav Baskar, Hamed Aleaziz, Mattathias Schwartz and Elian Peltier
Published on : Tue Nov 03 2026
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