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Friday Briefing: Putin’s Re-Election – The New York Times

Why Russia’s election matters Russians begin voting for president today, but there is no suspense about the result: Vladimir Putin,

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Orban Endangers Hungary’s Status as an Ally, U.S. Diplomat Says

Prime Minister Viktor Orban is jeopardizing Hungary’s position as a trusted NATO ally, the U.S. ambassador to Budapest warned on

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Ukraine, Stalled on the Battlefield, Strikes Russia’s Oil Industry

With its army short of ammunition and troops to break the deadlock on the battlefield, Ukraine has increasingly taken the

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Schumer Urges New Leadership in Israel, Calling Netanyahu an Obstacle to Peace

Senator Chuck Schumer, Democrat of New York and the majority leader, on Thursday delivered a pointed speech on the Senate

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How Is Aid Entering Gaza?

The amount of aid reaching Gaza has fallen sharply since Israel went to war with Hamas, leading to what humanitarian

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Slovakia Presidential Election 2024: What You Need to Know

Why does this election matter? The Slovak presidency is a largely ceremonial post but can play an important role when,

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Israel-Hamas War: Live Updates – The New York Times

President Mahmoud Abbas of the Palestinian Authority intends to appoint Muhammad Mustafa, a close economic adviser, as prime minister in

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New U.K. Extremism Policy Raises Concerns Over Free Speech

Britain’s government published a new definition of extremism on Thursday that it intends to use to cut ties or funding

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Gazans Struggle to Find Food and Shelter in Rafah as Israeli Invasion Threat Looms

The fear has been building for weeks. More than one million Palestinians fled into Rafah, the southernmost region of Gaza,

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Russia’s 2024 Presidential Election: What to Know

Why does this election matter? The presidential vote in Russia, which begins Friday and lasts through Sunday, features the trappings