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How a Sugar Industry Stamp of Approval Hid Coerced Hysterectomies
Much of what consumers buy is stamped “sustainable” or “green.” In the sugar cane fields of India, that papered over the worst abuses, a New York Times investigation found.
Olympic Surfing Comes to a ‘Poisoned’ Paradise
In 1974, a radioactive cloud from a French nuclear test drifted over Teahupo’o, Tahiti, now the surfing venue for the Paris Games. Villagers still feel the effects.
‘Just Little Girls Who Wanted to Dance’: U.K. Town Mourns Knife-Attack Victims
A group of young girls were dancing to Taylor Swift songs in a studio on a quiet street in Southport, England. The day drastically changed after an attacker walked in and rampaged through the room with a knife, stabbing the children and two adults.
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How a Sugar Industry Stamp of Approval Hid Coerced Hysterectomies
Much of what consumers buy is stamped “sustainable” or “green.” In the sugar cane fields of India, that papered over the worst abuses, a New York Times investigation found.
Olympic Surfing Comes to a ‘Poisoned’ Paradise
In 1974, a radioactive cloud from a French nuclear test drifted over Teahupo’o, Tahiti, now the surfing venue for the Paris Games. Villagers still feel the effects.
‘Just Little Girls Who Wanted to Dance’: U.K. Town Mourns Knife-Attack Victims
A group of young girls were dancing to Taylor Swift songs in a studio on a quiet street in Southport, England. The day drastically changed after an attacker walked in and rampaged through the room with a knife, stabbing the children and two adults.
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As War Gets Bleaker, More Ukrainians Appear Open to a Peace Deal
Most Ukrainians still oppose ceding any territory to Russia. But polls and recent remarks by the country’s leaders highlight a palpable shift in the conversation around peace talks.
Unrest at Army Bases Highlights a Long Battle for Israel’s Soul
Recent unrest at two Israeli military bases highlights a growing dispute among Israelis about the conduct of their soldiers, and a deeper battle over the nature of the Israeli state.
Drones Target Sudan Army Base During Top General’s Visit
A drone strike in Sudan, the army said, targeted a graduation ceremony attended by the country’s top army general and de facto leader, who has been battling his rival for 15 months in a devastating civil war. He survived, but 5 people were killed.
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As War Gets Bleaker, More Ukrainians Appear Open to a Peace Deal
Most Ukrainians still oppose ceding any territory to Russia. But polls and recent remarks by the country’s leaders highlight a palpable shift in the conversation around peace talks.
Unrest at Army Bases Highlights a Long Battle for Israel’s Soul
Recent unrest at two Israeli military bases highlights a growing dispute among Israelis about the conduct of their soldiers, and a deeper battle over the nature of the Israeli state.
Drones Target Sudan Army Base During Top General’s Visit
A drone strike in Sudan, the army said, targeted a graduation ceremony attended by the country’s top army general and de facto leader, who has been battling his rival for 15 months in a devastating civil war. He survived, but 5 people were killed.
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Released Reporter Was Caught in Oppression His Parents Had Fled
Evan Gershkovich was raised by émigré Soviet parents in New Jersey but returned to work in their native land, only to be trapped in the repressive machinery that they had sought to escape.
Bomb Smuggled Into Tehran Guesthouse Months Ago Killed Hamas Leader
Ismail Haniyeh, the Hamas leader assassinated in Iran this week, was killed by a bomb smuggled into his guesthouse months ago, Middle Eastern officials said.
First Famine Declared in War-Torn Darfur Region of Sudan
Agencies that monitor global hunger rarely issue an official declaration of famine. But they just announced a famine in the war-torn Darfur region of Sudan, that could affect more than half a million people.
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Released Reporter Was Caught in Oppression His Parents Had Fled
Evan Gershkovich was raised by émigré Soviet parents in New Jersey but returned to work in their native land, only to be trapped in the repressive machinery that they had sought to escape.
Bomb Smuggled Into Tehran Guesthouse Months Ago Killed Hamas Leader
Ismail Haniyeh, the Hamas leader assassinated in Iran this week, was killed by a bomb smuggled into his guesthouse months ago, Middle Eastern officials said.
First Famine Declared in War-Torn Darfur Region of Sudan
Agencies that monitor global hunger rarely issue an official declaration of famine. But they just announced a famine in the war-torn Darfur region of Sudan, that could affect more than half a million people.
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Russia Released 16 Prisoners. Hundreds of Others Were Left Behind.
Hundreds of prisoners in Russia — including Americans and prominent Russian political activists, journalists and artists — are still waiting, hoping that another diplomatic agreement or turn of events might secure their release.
Netanyahu, Defiant, Appears to Have Gone Rogue, Risking a Regional War
Ignoring the efforts of President Biden and the condemnation of many allies, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is forcing the pace of the war and feeding the revolt of the far right.
Protesting Hunger, Nigerians Warn, ‘Life Cannot Continue Like This’
Organizers have called for 10 days of protest in cities across Nigeria, a response to rising inflation and hunger.
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Russia Released 16 Prisoners. Hundreds of Others Were Left Behind.
Hundreds of prisoners in Russia — including Americans and prominent Russian political activists, journalists and artists — are still waiting, hoping that another diplomatic agreement or turn of events might secure their release.
Netanyahu, Defiant, Appears to Have Gone Rogue, Risking a Regional War
Ignoring the efforts of President Biden and the condemnation of many allies, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is forcing the pace of the war and feeding the revolt of the far right.
Protesting Hunger, Nigerians Warn, ‘Life Cannot Continue Like This’
Organizers have called for 10 days of protest in cities across Nigeria, a response to rising inflation and hunger.
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Trying to Save a Concrete ‘Monument to Corruption’
An icon of socialist modernist architecture in Moldova has been at the center of a tussle between corrupt developers and preservationists.
As Unrest in Bangladesh Intensifies, All Eyes Are on the Army
With Bangladesh’s security forces seemingly on a deadly collision course with angry protesters after a crackdown on Sunday, eyes were turning to the country’s powerful military establishment to see how it might respond.
Britain’s Weekend of Violence: What We Know
Britain begins a new week on edge after anti-immigrant riots, fanned by disinformation from the far right, broke out in multiple cities. Here is what we know:
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Trying to Save a Concrete ‘Monument to Corruption’
An icon of socialist modernist architecture in Moldova has been at the center of a tussle between corrupt developers and preservationists.
As Unrest in Bangladesh Intensifies, All Eyes Are on the Army
With Bangladesh’s security forces seemingly on a deadly collision course with angry protesters after a crackdown on Sunday, eyes were turning to the country’s powerful military establishment to see how it might respond.
Britain’s Weekend of Violence: What We Know
Britain begins a new week on edge after anti-immigrant riots, fanned by disinformation from the far right, broke out in multiple cities. Here is what we know:
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Nobel Laureate Tapped to Lead Interim Government in Bangladesh
The president of Bangladesh appointed Muhammad Yunus, a pioneer in microfinance who is a Nobel laureate, to oversee an interim government, accommodating demands by protesters and offering a reprieve for a country scarred by violence.
Can Freed Russian Dissidents Help Energize an Opposition Movement?
The freeing of Russian dissidents as part of a prisoner exchange with the West reignites an old question — where is the more effective place to advocate for democratic change: from a prison cell inside of Russia, or in exile?
Venezuela’s Strongman Was Confident of Victory. Then Came the Shock.
Venezuela’s authoritarian government believed its control of all levers of power would give it victory at the polls in last month’s election. A rebellion by its supporters undid the plan.
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Nobel Laureate Tapped to Lead Interim Government in Bangladesh
The president of Bangladesh appointed Muhammad Yunus, a pioneer in microfinance who is a Nobel laureate, to oversee an interim government, accommodating demands by protesters and offering a reprieve for a country scarred by violence.
Can Freed Russian Dissidents Help Energize an Opposition Movement?
The freeing of Russian dissidents as part of a prisoner exchange with the West reignites an old question — where is the more effective place to advocate for democratic change: from a prison cell inside of Russia, or in exile?
Venezuela’s Strongman Was Confident of Victory. Then Came the Shock.
Venezuela’s authoritarian government believed its control of all levers of power would give it victory at the polls in last month’s election. A rebellion by its supporters undid the plan.
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In Prisoner Swap, Echoes of Putin’s K.G.B. Past
A New York Times news analysis evaluates what last week’s prisoner exchange says about Putin. His spy roots are still strong and he likes making deals.
As Iran Braces for War, Its Citizens Are Kept in the Dark
As Iran prepares to follow through on its vow to “severely punish” Israel for assassinating a Hamas leader in Tehran, it is raising war jitters among the public. Yet, there are few if any signs that a conflict may be looming.
Fears of Fresh Violence Put Britain on High Alert
Prime Minister Keir Starmer warned that anyone involved in the violence would face “the full force of the law," as far-right groups call for further protests on Wednesday night.
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In Prisoner Swap, Echoes of Putin’s K.G.B. Past
A New York Times news analysis evaluates what last week’s prisoner exchange says about Putin. His spy roots are still strong and he likes making deals.
As Iran Braces for War, Its Citizens Are Kept in the Dark
As Iran prepares to follow through on its vow to “severely punish” Israel for assassinating a Hamas leader in Tehran, it is raising war jitters among the public. Yet, there are few if any signs that a conflict may be looming.
Fears of Fresh Violence Put Britain on High Alert
Prime Minister Keir Starmer warned that anyone involved in the violence would face “the full force of the law," as far-right groups call for further protests on Wednesday night.
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In Prisoner Swap, Echoes of Putin’s K.G.B. Past
A New York Times news analysis evaluates what last week’s prisoner exchange says about Putin. His spy roots are still strong and he likes making deals.
As Iran Braces for War, Its Citizens Are Kept in the Dark
As Iran prepares to follow through on its vow to “severely punish” Israel for assassinating a Hamas leader in Tehran, it is raising war jitters among the public. Yet, there are few if any signs that a conflict may be looming.
Fears of Fresh Violence Put Britain on High Alert
Prime Minister Keir Starmer warned that anyone involved in the violence would face “the full force of the law," as far-right groups call for further protests on Wednesday night.
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In Prisoner Swap, Echoes of Putin’s K.G.B. Past
A New York Times news analysis evaluates what last week’s prisoner exchange says about Putin. His spy roots are still strong and he likes making deals.
As Iran Braces for War, Its Citizens Are Kept in the Dark
As Iran prepares to follow through on its vow to “severely punish” Israel for assassinating a Hamas leader in Tehran, it is raising war jitters among the public. Yet, there are few if any signs that a conflict may be looming.
Fears of Fresh Violence Put Britain on High Alert
Prime Minister Keir Starmer warned that anyone involved in the violence would face “the full force of the law," as far-right groups call for further protests on Wednesday night.
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Ukraine’s Push Into Russia Is a Surprising Turn in the War
Fierce fighting raged inside Russia on Thursday after Ukrainian armored columns reportedly advanced as far as six miles into Russian territory and captured several small settlements.
The Toll of 10 Months of Simmering Conflict on the Israel-Lebanon Border
Satellite data shows the devastation the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah militants has left on both sides of the border.
2 Youths Planned Attacks on Taylor Swift’s Vienna Concerts, Authorities Say
Less than 24 hours after the arrest of two teenagers who the authorities say planned to attack a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna, security officials outlined a picture of an ISIS-inspired assault designed to kill as many people as possible.
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Ukraine’s Push Into Russia Is a Surprising Turn in the War
Fierce fighting raged inside Russia on Thursday after Ukrainian armored columns reportedly advanced as far as six miles into Russian territory and captured several small settlements.
The Toll of 10 Months of Simmering Conflict on the Israel-Lebanon Border
Satellite data shows the devastation the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah militants has left on both sides of the border.
2 Youths Planned Attacks on Taylor Swift’s Vienna Concerts, Authorities Say
Less than 24 hours after the arrest of two teenagers who the authorities say planned to attack a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna, security officials outlined a picture of an ISIS-inspired assault designed to kill as many people as possible.
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As Ukraine Pushes Deeper Into Russia, Moscow Sends Reinforcements
Ukraine pressed its advance into Russia for a fourth day, battling to capture a town near the border and sending small units to conduct raids further into the western region of Kursk, independent military experts and pro-Kremlin military bloggers said.
3rd Teenager Arrested in Planned Attack on Taylor Swift’s Vienna Shows
The authorities in Vienna arrested a third teenager in connection with a foiled terrorist attack on a Taylor Swift concert. They say they believe that the man, an 18-year-old, was not part of the plan but had been in touch with the plotters.
Making House Calls to Mongolia’s Herders
Shurentsetseg Ganbold is a health worker in Mongolia whose job involves traveling to remote parts of the country. She serves the Dukhas, a community of semi-nomadic reindeer herders in a remote part of the north, who follow their herd wherever they roam.
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As Ukraine Pushes Deeper Into Russia, Moscow Sends Reinforcements
Ukraine pressed its advance into Russia for a fourth day, battling to capture a town near the border and sending small units to conduct raids further into the western region of Kursk, independent military experts and pro-Kremlin military bloggers said.
3rd Teenager Arrested in Planned Attack on Taylor Swift’s Vienna Shows
The authorities in Vienna arrested a third teenager in connection with a foiled terrorist attack on a Taylor Swift concert. They say they believe that the man, an 18-year-old, was not part of the plan but had been in touch with the plotters.
Making House Calls to Mongolia’s Herders
Shurentsetseg Ganbold is a health worker in Mongolia whose job involves traveling to remote parts of the country. She serves the Dukhas, a community of semi-nomadic reindeer herders in a remote part of the north, who follow their herd wherever they roam.
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Facing a Ukrainian Incursion, Putin Directs His Rage at the West
Russian forces, even as they scramble to respond to a surprise incursion from northern Ukraine into Russia, are pummeling Ukrainian forces along the front lines in eastern Ukraine, Ukrainian military officials say.
Britain’s Anti-Immigrant Riots Pose Critical Test for Starmer
Even after restoring order after the riots, Britain’s new prime minister faces a bigger challenge: defusing the issues of fraying public services and a cost-of-living crisis that underlie the unrest.
The Filipinos Living in the Shadow of China’s Military Might
Thitu, one of the Spratly Islands—a chain of about 100 reefs and cays in the South China Sea contested by six different countries—is home to a few hundred Filipinos, who are increasingly finding themselves in the middle of a tense geopolitical dispute.
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Facing a Ukrainian Incursion, Putin Directs His Rage at the West
Russian forces, even as they scramble to respond to a surprise incursion from northern Ukraine into Russia, are pummeling Ukrainian forces along the front lines in eastern Ukraine, Ukrainian military officials say.
Britain’s Anti-Immigrant Riots Pose Critical Test for Starmer
Even after restoring order after the riots, Britain’s new prime minister faces a bigger challenge: defusing the issues of fraying public services and a cost-of-living crisis that underlie the unrest.
The Filipinos Living in the Shadow of China’s Military Might
Thitu, one of the Spratly Islands—a chain of about 100 reefs and cays in the South China Sea contested by six different countries—is home to a few hundred Filipinos, who are increasingly finding themselves in the middle of a tense geopolitical dispute.
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