
Canada Is a World Leader on Clean Gold, if You Don’t Look Too Closely
The Royal Canadian Mint says its gold is North American and impeccably sourced. So why is some of it from a Colombian drug cartel?By Justin Scheck
Published on : Mon Apr 27 2026
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Can King Charles Help Heal the U.S.-British Rupture?
Not since his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, traveled to Washington after the Suez Crisis has a visit by the British monarch come at such a fraught time in Anglo-American relations.By Michael D. Shear
Published on : Mon Apr 27 2026
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Great BritainUnited StatesWashington (DC)Charles III, King of the United KingdomCamilla, Queen Consort of the United KingdomElizabeth II, Queen of Great BritainStarmer, KeirTrump, Donald J

Fighting ‘Sacred’ War in Ukraine, North Korea and Russia Pledge to Deepen Ties
The two countries discussed long-term military cooperation, as they opened a memorial for North Korean troops killed in Russia’s war in Ukraine.By Choe Sang-Hun
Published on : Mon Apr 27 2026
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Pyongyang (North Korea)North KoreaKim Jong-unBelousov, Andrei RPutin, Vladimir V

Mali’s Defense Minister Killed in Attacks by Islamist Insurgents
The death of the minister, Gen. Sadio Camara, a central figure in the country’s military government, comes amid escalating violence in the region.By Max Kim
Published on : Mon Apr 27 2026
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Inside a Fight by Homeowners for Control of Their Community in China
They signed petitions, organized rallies and held strategy sessions over karaoke, debating how far to push the authorities in their dispute with a developer.By Vivian Wang and Qilai Shen
Published on : Mon Apr 27 2026
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Beijing (China)China

Israel’s President, Putting Off Decision on Pardon for Netanyahu, Will Push for Plea Deal
President Isaac Herzog of Israel has decided not to issue a pardon to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in his corruption case at this time, and instead will seek mediation, officials say.By Isabel Kershner
Published on : Sun Apr 26 2026
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IsraelSupreme Court of IsraelHerzog, IsaacNetanyahu, BenjaminTrump, Donald J

Iran and U.S. Sink Into Awkward Limbo of ‘No War, No Peace’
Each side is betting it can last longer than the other, analysts say. But there are risks in a stalemate without a deal.By Erika Solomon
Published on : Sun Apr 26 2026
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IranIsraelPakistanUnited StatesAraghchi, AbbasTrump, Donald JKushner, JaredWitkoff, Steven

U.S. Mint Buys Drug Cartel Gold and Sells It as ‘American’
As prices for the precious metal soar, the industry’s guardrails have broken down.By Justin Scheck, Simón Posada and Federico Rios
Published on : Sun Apr 26 2026
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See What Happened After We Found a Cartel Mine on a Military Base
Officers denied that an illegal, large-scale gold operation was underway within earshot of their posts. But we had seen it with our own eyes.By Federico Rios
Published on : Sun Apr 26 2026
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Colombia

Israel and Hezbollah Trade Strikes in Lebanon, as Iran Talks Remain on Hold
Cease-fires in Lebanon and Iran are on shaky ground, with military attacks flaring and direct talks between Washington and Tehran to end their war stalled.By Aaron Boxerman
Published on : Sun Apr 26 2026
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IranIslamabad (Pakistan)PakistanUnited StatesAraghchi, Abbas

40 Years After the Meltdown, War Layers Another Disaster on Chernobyl
Ideas have been floated for how the contaminated zone could bring economic benefits to Ukraine. But for the foreseeable future, it will be an army-controlled security belt.By Andrew E. Kramer, Evelina Riabenko and Brendan Hoffman
Published on : Sun Apr 26 2026
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40 Years Ago, a Nuclear Catastrophe at Chernobyl
Photographs from the first days of the Chernobyl disaster and of the aftermath years later show the response, the evacuation and the long-term consequences of the world’s worst nuclear accident.By The New York Times
Published on : Sun Apr 26 2026
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Chernobyl (Ukraine)UkraineRussia

How a Pop Star’s Portrait Launched the Career of an Unknown Spanish Artist
Nieves González, a 29-year-old painter, once worked in relative obscurity in Andalusia. Her picture of the British singer Lily Allen changed that.By Jason Horowitz
Published on : Sun Apr 26 2026
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In the Foothills of Mount Fuji, the Fight Is On Against Unruly Tourists
Huge crowds of visitors during cherry blossom season have put a picturesque Japanese town on edge. Some residents are trying to take charge.By Javier C. Hernández, Kiuko Notoya and Kentaro Takahashi
Published on : Sun Apr 26 2026
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The Iran War Is Starting to Expose Cracks in China’s Economy
China’s strategic reserves of oil and natural gas have insulated it somewhat, but its manufacturing-based economy is beginning to falter.By Keith Bradsher
Published on : Mon Apr 27 2026
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China

Top Iranian Official in Russia for Talks With Putin on Middle East War
Abbas Araghchi, Iran’s foreign minister, will meet with President Vladimir V. Putin for “necessary coordination,” as negotiations with the U.S. to end the conflict have stalled.By Ivan Nechepurenko
Published on : Mon Apr 27 2026
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China Orders the Unwinding of Meta’s Acquisition of an A.I. Start-Up
The impact of the ruling was not immediately clear, but it could send a chilling signal to Chinese tech founders seeking to partner with foreign companies.By Meaghan Tobin
Published on : Mon Apr 27 2026
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The U.S. Started the War. The Rest of the World Is Feeling the Effects.
In just eight weeks, much of the global economy has been knocked sideways. America has mostly been spared from the tumult.By Patricia Cohen and Ben Casselman
Published on : Mon Apr 27 2026
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IranTrump, Donald J

U.S. Military Strikes Another Boat in Eastern Pacific, Killing 3
The United States has carried out dozens of boat strikes since September against people the Trump administration accuses of smuggling drugs.By Jin Yu Young
Published on : Mon Apr 27 2026
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Eastern PacificCaribbean AreaU.S. Southern CommandTrump, Donald J

8 Memorable Moments From Past British Royal Visits to the U.S.
With King Charles III and Queen Camilla set to arrive for a state visit with President Trump, we look back at some major moments in previous royal trips to the United States.By Esther Bintliff
Published on : Mon Apr 27 2026
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EuropeGreat BritainUnited StatesCharles III, King of the United KingdomCamilla, Queen Consort of the United KingdomElizabeth II, Queen of Great BritainGeorge VI, King of Great BritainTravolta, JohnPhilip, Duke of EdinburghTrump, Donald J

The Rising Chinese Automaker Not Named BYD
Geely is challenging the giant BYD by adapting quickly to swings in demand and energy prices, seizing on interest in electric vehicles prompted by the war in Iran.By Keith Bradsher
Published on : Mon Apr 27 2026
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Map: 6.1-Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Northern Japan
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 : Sun Apr 26 2026
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Japan

How a Trump Event Shooting Unfolded
The gunman had written a “manifesto,” the president said, before trying to enter a dinner in Washington for the White House press corps.By Katrin Bennhold
Published on : Sun Apr 26 2026
world
Washington (DC)Trump, Donald J

Former Israeli Premiers Join in Bid to Oust Netanyahu in Elections
Naftali Bennett, a right-wing politician, and Yair Lapid, a centrist, will merge parties for a vote later this year.By Isabel Kershner
Published on : Sun Apr 26 2026
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What to Know About U.S.-Iran Peace Talks
An Iranian negotiator returned to Pakistan on Sunday, despite the United States abruptly calling off a trip there by its two top negotiators.By The New York Times
Published on : Sun Apr 26 2026
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IranIslamabad (Pakistan)Middle EastAraghchi, AbbasKushner, JaredTrump, Donald JVance, J DWitkoff, Steven

Islamabad Reopens After U.S.-Iran Talks Fail to Materialize
Officials had locked the city down, anticipating talks between U.S. and Iranian delegations. But they didn’t happen. “What did I close my business for?” one business owner asked.By Elian Peltier
Published on : Sun Apr 26 2026
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Islamabad (Pakistan)Trump, Donald JVance, J DKushner, JaredAraghchi, Abbas

How We Traced U.S. Government Gold to a Drug Cartel
Three reporters followed supply chains to reveal that the U.S. Mint buys gold that comes from foreign pawn shops and drug dealers, then claims it is from the United States.By Justin Scheck
Published on : Sun Apr 26 2026
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ColombiaUnited States Mint

What to Know About King Charles and Queen Camilla’s State Visit to the U.S.
The British royals are set to arrive on Monday for a visit hosted by President Trump, with a garden party, an address to Congress and a banquet on the schedule.By Megan Specia
Published on : Sun Apr 26 2026
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Great BritainBuckingham PalaceCamilla, Queen Consort of the United KingdomCharles III, King of the United KingdomStarmer, KeirTrump, Donald J

Al Qaeda-Linked Militants Launch Major Attacks on Cities Across Mali
The armed group JNIM claimed to have seized two key cities and destroyed the defense minister’s residence in a coordinated offensive that experts said was a major escalation in yearslong hostilities.By Ruth Maclean
Published on : Sat Apr 25 2026
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MaliBamako (Mali)Jama'at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM)Al QaedaNational Movement for the Liberation of Azawad

Crushed at the Polls, Hungary’s Former Ruling Party Licks Its Wounds
Viktor Orban, who helped found the Fidesz party, said he would leave his Parliament seat but hoped to remain as head of his party.By Andrew Higgins
Published on : Sat Apr 25 2026
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HungaryFidesz PartyTisza (Hungarian Political Party)European UnionOrban, ViktorMagyar, Peter

Families of Iranian Children Killed in School Airstrike Pen Letter to Pope
Pope Leo said he has seen the letter from the parents of more than 100 children killed in the strike, which a preliminary inquiry found resulted from a mistake by the U.S. military.By Ashley Ahn
Published on : Sat Apr 25 2026
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Shajarah Tayyebeh (Minab, Iran)Roman Catholic ChurchLeo XIVTrump, Donald J

2 C.I.A. Officers Killed in Mexico Crash Lacked Proper Authorization
The two Americans were killed on Sunday when their vehicle crashed while returning from an antidrug operation led by Mexico’s armed forces in the state of Chihuahua.By James Wagner
Published on : Sat Apr 25 2026
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MexicoChihuahua (Mexico)Central Intelligence AgencySheinbaum, ClaudiaTrump, Donald J

Big-Game Hunter From California Is Killed by Elephant in Central Africa
Ernie Dosio, 75, of Lodi, Calif., was hunting a species of antelope in the dense forests of Gabon when his hunting party stumbled on a small herd of female elephants with calves.By John S.W. MacDonald
Published on : Sat Apr 25 2026
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Semyon Gluzman, 79, Dies; Doctor Dared to Criticize Soviet Psychiatry
He was imprisoned for calling attention to the practice of declaring dissidents mentally ill. He later led efforts to confront his field’s dark past.By Clay Risen
Published on : Sat Apr 25 2026
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UkraineUSSR (Former Soviet Union)Gluzman, Semyon (1946-2026)Sakharov, Andrei DBukovsky, Vladimir

Trump Cancels Aides’ Trip for Iran Talks: ‘We Have All the Cards’
The last-minute scuttling of the trip to Pakistan was the latest sign of how far apart the two sides are on reaching a deal to end the Iran war.By Luke Broadwater and Pranav Baskar
Published on : Sat Apr 25 2026
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IranTrump, Donald JKushner, JaredWitkoff, Steven

Indigenous Speakers Are Booed During Commemorations of Australia’s War Dead
Dawn services for Anzac Day were disrupted in three cities. The hecklers seemed to be targeting a widespread Aboriginal custom meant to acknowledge the land’s original inhabitants.By Victoria Kim
Published on : Sat Apr 25 2026
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AustraliaMelbourne (Australia)Sydney (Australia)Perth (Australia)

Lionel Rosenblatt Dies at 82; Led Daring Rescue of Vietnamese Refugees
In an unsanctioned mission, the Foreign Service officer helped evacuate about 200 South Vietnamese citizens from Saigon days before the city fell in 1975.By Jeré Longman
Published on : Sat Apr 25 2026
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Bosnia and HerzegovinaVietnamSoutheast AsiaRefugees InternationalState DepartmentForeign Service (US)Rosenblatt, LionelJohnstone, L CraigHolbrooke, Richard C

Lebanese Ask, ‘What Cease-Fire?’ as Violence Simmers in the South
The fragile truce in Lebanon was extended after talks in Washington this week but has come under threat as Israel and Hezbollah have traded attacks.By Abdi Latif Dahir
Published on : Sat Apr 25 2026
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LebanonIsraelIranHezbollahTrump, Donald JNetanyahu, Benjamin