
Putin’s Forces Are Barely Inching Along on the Battlefield
The Russian military has yet to solve a fundamental problem: how to make big advances in eastern Ukraine when drones are everywhere.By Paul Sonne, Cassandra Vinograd and Milana Mazaeva
Published on : Sun May 10 2026
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Chasiv Yar (Ukraine)Donbas (Ukraine)Donetsk (Ukraine)Fedorov, MykhailoPutin, Vladimir VTrump, Donald J

Passengers Begin Disembarking From Cruise Ship Tied to Hantavirus Outbreak
The MV Hondius, which had carried passengers infected with the virus, anchored off Spain’s Canary Islands on Sunday. Evacuations of other passengers were expected through Monday evening, officials said.By Carlos Barragán, Amelia Nierenberg and Lynsey Chutel
Published on : Sun May 10 2026
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Trump Celebrated Victory in Venezuela. Will That Bring Its People Back?
Dire conditions in Venezuela prompted an exodus. In the wake of the attack that ousted its top leader, the question is whether things have changed enough to make a return appealing.By Emma Bubola, Patricia Sulbarán and Anita Pouchard Serra
Published on : Sun May 10 2026
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The Man Who Cuts the Perfect Slice of Ham
Spaniards line up at weddings, tennis tournaments and galas to eat ham prepared by Ernesto Soriano, one of the world’s best slicers of jamón ibérico.By Jason Horowitz
Published on : Sun May 10 2026
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Mass Layoffs in Iran as Businesses Buckle Under Wartime Pressures
Iran was already struggling economically before 2026 brought widespread instability. A government-imposed internet shutdown has crippled an entire sector.By Leily Nikounazar and Arash Khamooshi
Published on : Sun May 10 2026
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U.S.-China Rivalry Reaches South American Skies
The U.S. has pressed Argentina and Chile to review two Chinese telescope projects in the Andean deserts. Astronomers are worried about setbacks to research.By Emma Bubola, Edward Wong and Sarah Pabst
Published on : Sun May 10 2026
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Red Card or Black Card? The Conscription Lottery in Thailand.
The draft, which is mandatory for men, is a deeply divisive issue in the country. But volunteer enlistments have soared amid a surge in nationalism and a sluggish economy.By Muktita Suhartono and Lauren DeCicca
Published on : Sun May 10 2026
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How China’s Leader Lost Faith in His Generals
Xi Jinping spent 13 years building a military to rival that of the United States. But the stronger the Chinese forces grew, the less he trusted the generals he had handpicked to run them.By Chris Buckley
Published on : Sat May 09 2026
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Russia Has Lost More Than 350,000 Soldiers, New Estimate Finds
The number raises the prospect that about half a million soldiers in total have died on the Russian and Ukrainian sides.By Paul Sonne
Published on : Sat May 09 2026
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Punch, the Lonely Monkey, Is Growing Up. He’s Still a Star.
The macaque, now 9 months old, has been attracting tens of thousands of visitors to a small Japanese zoo. He ignores the attention.By Javier C. Hernández, Hisako Ueno and Kentaro Takahashi
Published on : Sat May 09 2026
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Britain’s Electorate Is ‘Splintering.’ Can Its System Stand the Strain?
Insurgent parties like Reform U.K. surged at the polls this week. But the British electoral system wasn’t built for multiparty democracy.By Michael D. Shear
Published on : Sat May 09 2026
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A Less Muscular Victory Day Parade Shows Putin’s Growing Vulnerability
The event, shrunken because of security fears, adds to a sense that Moscow and other Russian cities can no longer be insulated from the war.By Ivan Nechepurenko
Published on : Sat May 09 2026
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The Man Who Broke Labour’s Dominance in Wales
Rhun ap Iorwerth, a former journalist, led his party to the most seats in the Welsh Parliament, ousting the Labour Party, which had long held sway, and beating Reform U.K.By Stephen Castle
Published on : Sat May 09 2026
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Far-Right Populist Party in Australia Wins Race Seen as a Key Test
One Nation, an anti-immigration party with Trumpian policies that has risen in popularity, won a seat in Parliament’s lower house for the first time.By Victoria Kim
Published on : Sat May 09 2026
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Strait of Hormuz Remains Effectively Blocked After Naval Skirmishes
The U.S. Navy’s blockade continued to intercept ships trying to leave or enter Iranian ports, while fear of Iranian attacks kept other ships from attempting passage through the narrows.By Pranav Baskar and Devon Lum
Published on : Sat May 09 2026
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Passengers on Ship Struck by Hantavirus to Disembark on Sunday
The cruise ship will arrive on the island of Tenerife, part of the Canary Islands of Spain, officials said. All of the passengers will then be evacuated to their home countries.By John S.W. MacDonald and Carlos Barragán
Published on : Sat May 09 2026
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Deadly Israeli Strikes Erode Cease-Fire in Lebanon
Fighting between Israel and Hezbollah has shown little sign of abating, with Hezbollah also continuing to attack Israeli troops, and both sides accusing the other of violating a U.S.-brokered truce.By Euan Ward and Abdi Latif Dahir
Published on : Sat May 09 2026
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Why Antiwar Protesters Are Rallying in Japan
Demonstrators are opposed to Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s efforts to build up military power and move the country away from its pacifist identity.By Kiuko Notoya and John Yoon
Published on : Sat May 09 2026
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Published on : Sat May 09 2026
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Early Adopter
Why does it feel worse to be early than to rush and stress and arrive a little late?By Melissa Kirsch
Published on : Sat May 09 2026
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Canada and the European Union Are in Love. Where Can It Lead?
A rapid trip with the prime minister to Armenia highlighted the new era of amity between Canada and the European Union. We examine what that can and can’t do for Canadians.By Matina Stevis-Gridneff
Published on : Sat May 09 2026
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He Offered a Lawmaker’s Aide Quick Cash. Was He Spying for China?
A staff member on the House China Committee was promised $10,000 for U.S. policy insights, on issues like Venezuela and rare-earth minerals.By Dustin Volz
Published on : Sat May 09 2026
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ChinaCentral Intelligence AgencyCommunist Party of ChinaFederal Bureau of InvestigationFoundation for Defense of DemocraciesHouse of RepresentativesMaduro, NicolasTrump, Donald JXi Jinping

Long Overlooked, Caspian Sea Provides Strategic Trade Route for Iran
The landlocked body of water has taken on new significance, with Russia shipping military and commercial goods to bolster Tehran’s ability to withstand the U.S. assault.By Nicholas Kulish, Neil MacFarquhar and Julian E. Barnes
Published on : Sat May 09 2026
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China’s Exports and Imports Set Records in April Amid High Energy Costs
The country’s exports surged and its trade surplus with the United States widened ahead of President Trump’s scheduled visit next week to Beijing.By Keith Bradsher
Published on : Sat May 09 2026
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ChinaUnited StatesTrump, Donald JXi Jinping

Peter Magyar Takes Over as Hungary’s Leader From Viktor Orban
The former opposition leader, who won a landslide election, now faces the formidable job of dismantling what his predecessor called an “illiberal democracy.”By Lili Rutai
Published on : Sat May 09 2026
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HungaryFidesz PartyTisza (Hungarian Political Party)European UnionMagyar, PeterOrban, Viktor

The World’s 2 Most Powerful Men Are Set to Meet Again. Here’s What to Know.
The war in Iran, trade, artificial intelligence and Taiwan are expected to be on the agenda. But expectations are modest.By Lily Kuo
Published on : Sat May 09 2026
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As Hungary Gets a New Leader, the ‘Trauma’ Sinks In for Orban Loyalists
Peter Magyar, the incoming prime minister, has promised to push out “puppets of the old regime.” Many are jumping first.By Andrew Higgins and Lili Rutai
Published on : Sat May 09 2026
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Norovirus Outbreak Sickens 115 on Cruise Ship
More than 100 passengers and 13 crew members on the Caribbean Princess reported being ill, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.By John S.W. MacDonald
Published on : Fri May 08 2026
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Mette Frederiksen Fails to Form Governing Coalition in Denmark
King Frederik X has appointed a right-leaning politician to try to form the next government.By Jeffrey Gettleman and Maya Tekeli
Published on : Fri May 08 2026
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DenmarkGreenlandFrederiksen, MetteFrederik X, King of DenmarkPoulsen, Troels LundRasmussen, Lars LokkeTrump, Donald J

U.F.O. Files Released by U.S. Shed Light on What the Government Knows
The Pentagon on Friday released online what it called “new, never-before-seen” files, dating back decades, related to unidentified flying objects.By Michael Levenson
Published on : Fri May 08 2026
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National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationTrump, Donald J

Mysterious American Man Makes Mysterious Proposal in Greenland
The police in Greenland are investigating the case of a lone man from Las Vegas who goes by Cliff. Locals said he had offered money to Greenlanders to join the United States.By Jeffrey Gettleman and Maya Tekeli
Published on : Fri May 08 2026
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