Europe Attempts to Provide an Off-Ramp to Iran in Geneva Talks

Top diplomats from Britain, France and Germany met with Iran’s…

Bayesian Superyacht Is Raised From Bottom of Mediterranean

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Medically Assisted Dying Moves Closer to Legalization in England and Wales

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Live Updates: Europe Pushes Diplomacy as Trump Delays Iran War Decision

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Russia Wants Thaw With U.S. Before Talking Peace, but U.S. Doesn’t, Kremlin Says

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Videos Show Chaos Around Israeli-Backed Gaza Food Sites

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Live Updates: Europe Pushes Diplomacy as Trump Delays Iran War Decision

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What Happens if Trump Decides to Strike Iran or Assassinate Its Leader?

If the United States bombs an underground uranium enrichment facility in Iran or kills the…

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A U.S. Attack on Iran Would Show the Limits of China’s Power

China, which depends on Iran for oil and to counter American influence, has a lot…

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Chinese Companies Set Their Sights on Brazil

Confronted with tariffs and scrutiny in the United States and Europe, Chinese consumer brands are…

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Air India Plane Crash Highlights Dangers of Crowded Airport Zones

The crash of an Air India flight shows how the country’s ambitions of rapid growth…

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Chilling Photos Capture Police Shooting Man, Fueling Anger in Kenya

The protests and police shooting on Tuesday came nearly a year after demonstrations against President…

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No Sting, No Mercedes: A Russian Expo Shows Cost of Divorce With the West

The annual economic forum in St. Petersburg used to host multibillion-dollar deals and performances by…

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Trying to Satisfy Trump, NATO Is Running Into Difficulties

A plan to increase military spending at the level President Trump wants is becoming clearer,…

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If Trump Joins Israel-Iran Conflict, U.S. Troops in Mideast Could Be Vulnerable

Iran’s leader vowed that his country would respond to any U.S. involvement in the war…

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Austria Moves to Tighten Gun Laws After Deadly School Shooting

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Live Updates: Iran’s Supreme Leader Threatens ‘Irreparable Damage’ if U.S. Joins War

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei rejected President Trump’s call for an “unconditional surrender” and vowed to “stand firm,” as signs grew that the United States was considering joining Israel’s bombardment of Iran.

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Israel Further Alienates Would-Be Arab Allies in Attacking Iran

Wealthy Gulf countries are alarmed and anxious about Israel and Iran’s new war.

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Iran War Reflects a Changed Middle East and a New Israeli Military Doctrine

For years, Israel contained its conflicts with Tehran, Hamas and Hezbollah. The broad assault on Iran highlights a shift in strategy.

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Aiming at the Dollar, China Makes a Pitch for Its Currency

The leader of China’s central bank made a clear though indirect critique of the dollar’s role as the world’s main currency.

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Europe Attempts to Provide an Off-Ramp to Iran in Geneva Talks

Top diplomats from Britain, France and Germany met with Iran’s foreign minister in a last-ditch effort to avoid escalation in the Israel-Iran conflict.

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Bayesian Superyacht Is Raised From Bottom of Mediterranean

Many are hoping it will provide clues as to why the $40 million boat sank off the coast of Sicily 10 months ago, killing seven people.

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Medically Assisted Dying Moves Closer to Legalization in England and Wales

British lawmakers on Friday confirmed their support for assisted suicide for some terminally ill people, after months of scrutiny that followed an initial vote last year.

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Live Updates: Europe Pushes Diplomacy as Trump Delays Iran War Decision

Iran’s foreign minister is to meet his European counterparts Friday. President Trump said he would give diplomacy a chance, dashing Israeli hopes for immediate U.S. involvement.

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Israel Strikes South of Beirut Amid Push for Cease-Fire in Lebanon

The conflict between Israel and Hezbollah has intensified in recent days, despite diplomatic efforts to move toward a temporary cease-fire.

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Foreign Strongmen Cheer as Musk Dismantles U.S. Aid Agency

Leaders in Russia, Hungary and El Salvador welcomed the Trump administration’s assault on U.S.A.I.D., which many authoritarians have seen as a threat.

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Zelensky Meets Trump in Paris to Press Ukraine’s Case

The Ukrainian leader planned to use the grand reopening of Notre-Dame Cathedral to lobby the president-elect and other world leaders attending the ceremony.

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Europe Has a Leadership Vacuum. How Will it Handle Trump?

With Germany and France both in political turmoil, the new administration of Donald J. Trump will begin at a time of instability for the continent.

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