World
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The Hamas Chief and the Israeli Who Saved His Life
This is how Dr. Yuval Bitton remembers the morning of Oct. 7. Being jolted awake just after sunrise by the…
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Sometimes U.S. and U.K. Politics Seem in Lock Step. Not This Year.
In 2016, Britain voted for Brexit and America for Trump, heralding a populist wave. Both countries face pivotal elections this…
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Israel Continues to Fight in Rafah, Despite the World Court Order, Officials Say
The Israeli military was pressing ahead with its operation in Rafah on Saturday, according to three Israeli officials, a day…
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Director Who Fled Iran Brings a Movie and a Message of Hope to Cannes
At a news conference for his film “The Seed of the Sacred Fig,” Mohammad Rasoulof reveled details of his escape…
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Crowds for Raisi Show Support for Iranian State, Supreme Leader Says
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei pointed to the turnout at memorials for Iran’s president at a time when external critics say popular…
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Ukraine Steps Up Attacks With U.S. Long-Range Missiles
The assaults have hit military targets in Russian-occupied territory in Ukraine. Pressure is now mounting on Washington to let Kyiv…
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How a Horror-Loving Librarian Spends His Sundays
Rafael Rodriguez works at one of the few libraries open on Sundays in New York City. That means his day…
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Why N.Y.C. Hotel Rooms Are So Expensive Right Now
The average hotel room rate in the city is $301 a night, a record. A major reason: One of every…
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Rob Menendez’s Family Name Fueled His Rise. Will It Also Be His Undoing?
Representative Rob Menendez is facing a serious primary threat at the same time that his father, Senator Robert Menendez, stands…
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After Billions of Dollars in Losses, Canada Post Warns It May Run Out of Cash
While the post office considers plans to revamp its business model, any major fixes are likely to be politically vexing.