
A Far-Right Win Puts New Pressure on Germany’s Leader
Antipathy to Chancellor Friedrich Merz was a reason the far right surged in a state election. Though he does not face a national election until 2029, his leadership is under increasing scrutiny.By Jim Tankersley
Published on : Tue Sep 08 2026
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Saxony-Anhalt (Germany)Alternative for GermanyChristian Democratic Union (Germany)Merz, Friedrich

Chinese Ship Takes Arctic Shortcut: Smart Business? Or a Political Flex?
Melting ice is opening a trade route through the Arctic. China has begun the first regular service, part of its polar ambitions.By Jeffrey Gettleman, Jenny Gross and Lily Kuo
Published on : Tue Sep 08 2026
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Israeli Allies Ban Trade With Settlements as U.K. Cites ‘Ethnic Cleansing’
Britain, Canada and France on Tuesday announced sanctions on Israeli settlements in the West Bank, with Britain saying Israel had “turned a blind eye” to violence against Palestinians.By Stephen Castle, Adam Rasgon, Aaron Boxerman and Isabel Kershner
Published on : Tue Sep 08 2026
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Saudi Arabia and Yemen’s Houthis Edge Back to the Brink of War
The Saudi authorities said dozens were injured in attacks by the Iran-backed militia and vowed to retaliate.By Qasim Nauman and Vivian Nereim
Published on : Tue Sep 08 2026
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Carney Tells Canadians: Retaliation Against U.S. Tariffs Was Unavoidable
In a video address, the prime minister said the United States was seeking “dependency, not a true economic partnership” from Canada.By Ian Austen
Published on : Tue Sep 08 2026
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CanadaUnited StatesBombardier IncCarney, Mark JMcKinley, WilliamTrump, Donald J

Hungary Expels 10 Russian Diplomats, Signaling a Shift
The housecleaning puts the new government more in line with how European allies relate to Moscow, tempering cozy ties developed under Viktor Orban’s administration.By Andrew Higgins
Published on : Tue Sep 08 2026
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Iceland Summons U.S. Ambassador Over Provocative Trump Map
After voting against talks to join the European Union, Iceland is reacting forcefully to a slight against its sovereignty.By Amelia Nierenberg
Published on : Tue Sep 08 2026
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‘Mama, I Miss You’: Relatives Go Online to Grieve Tibet’s Flood Victims.
The authorities have not released an official list of those missing in the Tibet flood, creating an information void that people have tried to fill.By Lily Kuo and Pei-Lin Wu
Published on : Tue Sep 08 2026
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Gyirong County (Tibet)China

Australian Social Media Users Could Get Power to Switch Off Algorithms
Technology companies have been “running real-time, unregulated product testing on Australians” for too long, communications minister says.By Laura Chung
Published on : Tue Sep 08 2026
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Rubio Meets Colombia’s Leader, Cites Progress on Security and Tariffs
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said he would talk with leaders in Colombia, Ecuador and Peru this week about drug-traffickers and trade deals.By Annie Correal and Genevieve Glatsky
Published on : Tue Sep 08 2026
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With U.S. Envoys Gone, Russian Bombs Fall Once More on Kyiv
Russia agreed not to bomb Ukraine’s capital during Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner’s visit there. The respite was short-lived.By Siobhán O’Grady
Published on : Tue Sep 08 2026
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They Went to Ukraine on the ‘Peace Express.’ Detours Are Likely Ahead.
The Trump administration had let the peace process enter such a freeze that a trip to Kyiv was just an initial step. Any new talks will happen alongside escalating fighting.By Cassandra Vinograd and Andrew E. Kramer
Published on : Mon Sep 07 2026
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Israel Launches Deadly Strikes in Lebanon as Military Campaign Intensifies
The bombardment killed 11 people, Lebanese officials said, after days of attacks that have spurred worries that Israel is looking to push deeper into Lebanese territory.By Christina Goldbaum
Published on : Mon Sep 07 2026
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Germany’s ‘Firewall’ Against the Far Right Is Being Tested as Never Before
A blowout win by the far-right Alternative for Germany party in a state election has revealed a split among voters about whether to uphold a decades-old strategy for sidelining extremists.By Jim Tankersley
Published on : Mon Sep 07 2026
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In England — Yes, England — Tea and Cantaloupe Grow as the Climate Warms
As British farmers confront intense heat waves tied to climate change, some are cultivating new crops rarely grown in their country.By Stephen Castle
Published on : Wed Sep 09 2026
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This Tiny Anti-Establishment Party May Put Germany’s Far Right in Power
Germany’s far right won a state election but fell short of a majority. Its path to power depends on a small populist group that defies traditional labels.By Christopher F. Schuetze
Published on : Wed Sep 09 2026
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Israel’s Election Campaign Is Heating Up. Here’s Who’s Running.
The contest is shaping up to be a referendum on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. It is considered the most consequential in Israel’s history.By Johnatan Reiss
Published on : Wed Sep 09 2026
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Ukraine Says It Needs $27 Billion More. Europe Wants to Know Why.
An unexpected request from President Volodymyr Zelensky offered a stark reminder that the cost of the war will rise, challenging Europe.By Jeanna Smialek and Siobhán O’Grady
Published on : Wed Sep 09 2026
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A Driver’s Mysterious Final Hours Expose Congo’s Deep Ebola Fears
When a truck driver unexpectedly collapsed and died in a remote village, frontline medical staff scrambled to safely isolate his body, triggering a standoff.By Matthew Mpoke Bigg and Arlette Bashizi
Published on : Wed Sep 09 2026
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Why This Small Dutch Town Is Teaching ‘Adolescence’ in School
The Netflix series is seen as a way to kindle debate about gender roles and to confront online bullying.By Koba Ryckewaert
Published on : Wed Sep 09 2026
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Netherlands

Europe Unites to Pressure Israel, Breaking With U.S.
Britain once followed in France’s slipstream when it came to pressuring Israel. Under new leadership, it is spearheading opposition to Israeli settlements, risking American anger.By Mark Landler
Published on : Wed Sep 09 2026
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Travelers Face More Delays After Major Disruption at British Airports
An air traffic control problem caused more than 1,000 flight cancellations on Tuesday, and airlines warned that the effects could linger.By John Yoon
Published on : Wed Sep 09 2026
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Nepal’s Flood Relief Workers Feel the Pain of Trump’s Cuts to U.S.A.I.D.
The agency played an important role in responding to earlier disasters like the 2015 earthquake. But the U.S. and other countries have pulled back, Nepali officials and humanitarian groups say.By Anupreeta Das, Sajal Pradhan and Binod Ghimire
Published on : Wed Sep 09 2026
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The Theme Park at the Heart of France’s Culture War
The Puy du Fou is one of France’s most visited theme parks. Its founder says it gives the French a “founding narrative,” but critics say it peddles “far-right propaganda.”By Catherine Porter, Giulia Imbert and William Daniels
Published on : Wed Sep 09 2026
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Iran Signals Readiness to Escalate Fight in Face of Rising U.S. Pressure
The Iranian government is taking an increasingly aggressive approach as it confronts a growing economic threat and worries that its grip on the Strait of Hormuz is slipping, analysts say.By Erika Solomon
Published on : Wed Sep 09 2026
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Tung Chee-hwa, Who Led Hong Kong After Its Return to China, Dies at 89
As the first leader of the former British colony after its handover, he balanced the demands of Beijing and Hong Kongers, making it clear that Beijing was now in charge.By Austin Ramzy and Keith Bradsher
Published on : Wed Sep 09 2026
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U.S. Hits 5 Iranian Oil Tankers, Citing Attempted Strikes on Warship
Iran retaliated by launching missiles at Jordan, raising the specter of still more fighting.By Helene Cooper and Pranav Baskar
Published on : Tue Sep 08 2026
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Canada’s Carney Doubles Down on Pivot Away from the United States
With tariffs on U.S. goods in effect and high-profile international engagements coming up, the Canadian leader keeps moving toward his goal.By Matina Stevis-Gridneff
Published on : Tue Sep 08 2026
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Netanyahu’s Rivals Call Him ‘Unfit’ After Report He Was Warned Before Oct. 7 Attack
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he would sue the newspaper Haaretz after it reported that the Emirati president had warned him Hamas was planning a major operation against Israel.By Ephrat Livni and Isabel Kershner
Published on : Tue Sep 08 2026
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Impunity in the West Bank
Former Israeli military officers warn that settler violence in the West Bank is destroying Israel’s democratic values from within.By Katrin Bennhold
Published on : Tue Sep 08 2026
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Bombardier, a Canadian Jet Maker, Is a Target in Trump’s Trade War
The Montreal-based company’s share price dropped after President Trump threatened to bar it from selling in the United States.By John Yoon
Published on : Tue Sep 08 2026
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United StatesCanadaBombardier IncTrump, Donald J

Eiffel Tower Workers Strike, Saying Women Were Excluded From Hindu Group’s Visit
The tower was closed on Monday, after the workers’ union said female staff members had been asked to leave their stations for a visit from a group known as BAPS.By Francesca Regalado
Published on : Tue Sep 08 2026
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Seaweed Is Their Way of Life. A Company’s Sweeping Plan Threatens It.
As global demand for seaweed surges, a Canadian corporation’s bid for exclusive harvesting rights in the west of Ireland has upended a once-sleepy industry.By Ali Watkins and Paulo Nunes dos Santos
Published on : Tue Sep 08 2026
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Connemara (Ireland)IrelandCanadaAcadian Seaplants Ltd

Containing Germany’s Far Right
The AfD victory in a state election is forcing a rethink of the country’s postwar strategy to safeguard democracy.By Katrin Bennhold
Published on : Mon Sep 07 2026
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GermanyAlternative for Germany