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Heat in Eastern Europe Fuels Fire, Fish Deaths and Tensions Over Protests

4 juillet 2025 à 08:25
Exceptionally high temperatures strained electricity systems as people sought air-conditioning, although many did not have that option.

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A water mist machine, installed to help people cool off on hot days, in Bucharest, Romania, on Thursday.

Russia Hits Ukraine With Large Air Barrage Hours After Trump-Putin Call

4 juillet 2025 à 05:50
It was the latest in a series of almost weekly large-scale missile and drone attacks. President Trump said he “didn’t make any progress” with President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia.

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Smoke rising after a Russian strike on Kyiv, Ukraine, on Friday.

Nobel Prize-Winning Physicist Is Stripped of Dutch Citizenship

4 juillet 2025 à 05:01
Thirteen years ago, Andre Geim took British citizenship to accept a knighthood. He has just learned he can no longer be a citizen of the Netherlands as a result.

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Andre Geim received the Nobel Prize in Physics in Stockholm in 2010.

Vietnam Aches for Its M.I.A.’s. Will America Stop Funding Science to Identify Them?

4 juillet 2025 à 05:00
New breakthroughs in DNA analysis offer a chance to identify more of the lost from wars and disasters stretching back decades — if the U.S. helps.

Filling in the grave of an unidentified soldier after bone samples were collected at Tra Linh Cemetery in northern Vietnam.

How New DNA Science Could Help More Families of the Missing

4 juillet 2025 à 05:00
Emerging methods are improving the ability to identify even highly degraded human remains.

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Researchers processing bone samples from an unidentified soldier missing in action collected at Tra Linh Cemetery in northern Vietnam, for DNA testing at the Center for DNA Identification at the Institute of Biotechnology of the Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, in Hanoi, Vietnam.
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  • U.S. Leaves Vietnam’s War Dead Unidentified
    Damien Cave, the Vietnam bureau chief for The New York Times, takes us to a cemetery in northern Vietnam, where scientists are using innovative DNA analysis techniques to match unidentified Vietnamese soldiers with their living relatives before U.S.A.I.D. cuts defund the program.
     

U.S. Leaves Vietnam’s War Dead Unidentified

4 juillet 2025 à 05:00
Damien Cave, the Vietnam bureau chief for The New York Times, takes us to a cemetery in northern Vietnam, where scientists are using innovative DNA analysis techniques to match unidentified Vietnamese soldiers with their living relatives before U.S.A.I.D. cuts defund the program.

A Space-Out Competition in Seoul Was Harder Than I Expected

4 juillet 2025 à 05:00
I spent 90 minutes attempting to empty my mind and slow my heartbeat at a “space out” competition. It was harder — and weirder — than I expected.

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Gas Station Explosion Rattles Rome, Injuring Several

4 juillet 2025 à 04:13
Several people were injured, including eight police officers and a firefighter, officials said. The cause of the blast was not immediately clear.

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A fuel tank exploded in an eastern neighborhood of Rome. Firefighters and police officers had already been called to the gas station after an earlier incident involving a truck.

Manila’s Returning Mayor Has a Mountain to Climb. It’s Made of Garbage.

4 juillet 2025 à 03:55
Mayor Francisco Domagoso declared a state of emergency in the Philippine capital with piles of garbage left uncollected by contractors saying they had not been paid.

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A road in Manila on Tuesday.

Why China Isn’t Lecturing Trump About His Costly Bill

4 juillet 2025 à 00:59
Beijing has a history of warning Washington about the safety of its Treasury holdings. This time it may have reasons to stay silent, at least publicly.

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The House passed a sweeping bill to extend tax cuts and slash social safety net programs. The budget office reported the measure would increase U.S. national debt by at least $3.4 trillion over a decade.

From Cooking on TV to Feeding the Front Line in Ukraine

4 juillet 2025 à 00:01
This chef appeared on TV before joining the army when Russia invaded in 2022. Now he makes his borscht for troops instead of cooking show judges.
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Trump Says Call with Putin Yields No Progress on Ukraine Cease-Fire

3 juillet 2025 à 18:31
The apparent impasse came during a roughly hourlong conversation between the leaders on Thursday morning.

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President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia in Moscow on Wednesday. He discussed Ukraine and Iran with President Trump by phone on Thursday, the Kremlin said.

Teenage Aviator Detained After Landing in Antarctica, Chile Says

3 juillet 2025 à 18:05
Ethan Guo, 19, had been documenting his attempt to fly solo to all seven continents on social media. He is no longer in custody but has no easy way to leave an island off Antarctica’s coast.

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Ethan Guo last summer in Geneva, where he began his attempt to fly solo to the seven continents.

Russia Becomes First Country to Recognize Afghanistan’s Taliban Government

3 juillet 2025 à 17:14
Afghanistan has remained largely isolated since the Taliban seized power nearly four years ago, despite subtle signs of increased cooperation with countries like China and India.

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Overlooking Kabul, Afghanistan, after the Taliban takeover in 2021.

David Mabuza, Former Deputy President of South Africa, Dies at 64

3 juillet 2025 à 17:09
Hailing from a small, rural province, Mr. Mabuza had a remarkable rise to national power. But much of it came crashing down amid corruption allegations.

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David Mabuza’s behind-the-scenes maneuvering helped elevate Cyril Ramaphosa to the presidency.

Mexico Confirms Arrest Warrant for Boxer Julio César Chávez Jr.

3 juillet 2025 à 20:36
The well-known Mexican boxer was detained by U.S. immigration agents in California on Wednesday, days after fighting a high-profile contest against the former YouTuber Jake Paul.

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The Department of Homeland Security said in its statement that Julio César Chávez Jr. was “also believed to be an affiliate of the Sinaloa Cartel.”

Hamas Has a New Leader in Gaza. His Next Test: Cease-Fire Talks.

3 juillet 2025 à 17:07
The rise of Izz al-Din al-Haddad in the chain of command suggests the group will hold firm to its position demanding a total end to the war before releasing all remaining hostages.

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The primary obstacle to getting a deal between Hamas and Israel has been the permanence of any cease-fire.

How the G.O.P. Bill Will Reshape America’s Energy Landscape

3 juillet 2025 à 15:00
Here’s a rundown on the winners and losers in the legislation muscled through Congress.

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President Trump’s policy bill could remake American energy by slashing tax breaks for wind and solar power, and for electric cars, while maintaining federal support for fossil fuels as well as nuclear reactors and geothermal plants.

Top Russian General Killed in ‘Combat Operations’ Near Ukraine

3 juillet 2025 à 14:11
Maj. Gen. Mikhail Gudkov, promoted to deputy head of the Russian Navy just a few months earlier, died in an apparent Ukrainian strike.

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Flowers are placed in front of a poster with a photograph of Major General Mikhail Gudkov, in Vladivostok, Russia on Thursday.

Vatican Publishes a New Mass on Caring for the Environment

3 juillet 2025 à 21:26
The Mass, along with other steps, show Pope Leo XIV and the Roman Catholic Church building on the environmental commitment of his predecessor, Francis.

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Pope Leo XIV presiding over Mass at St. Peter’s Basilica on Sunday. The idea for a new Mass began under his predecessor, Pope Francis, who made care for the environment a cornerstone of his papacy.

Sandy Gall, Reporter Who Covered a Half-Century of Wars, Dies at 97

4 juillet 2025 à 01:41
He was in intrepid journalist in Vietnam, Africa and the Middle East before becoming a mainstay news presenter on British TV.

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Sandy Gall in 1994. He was seen on ITN’s popular “News at Ten” for more than two decades.

E.P.A. Employees Are Invited to Adopt Soon-to-Be Homeless Lab Rats

3 juillet 2025 à 09:58
The agency is cutting animal testing of chemicals. Some scientists are concerned, but in the meantime the rats (and zebra fish) need new homes.

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An albino rat at a medical test facility. Critters like rats and zebra fish are commonly used to test the toxicity of chemicals.

​North Korea Beach Resort Opens With Fanfare but No Foreigners

3 juillet 2025 à 09:40
The Kalma Beach resort town, one of Kim Jong-un’s most ambitious projects aimed at attracting foreign tourists, may not draw the waves of visitors he wants.

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The Wonsan Kalma tourist area in North Korea this week. Kim Jong-un, the country’s leader, had hoped it would bring in foreign currency.

What to Know About the Heat Wave in Europe

3 juillet 2025 à 08:09
Some parts of Western Europe were starting to cool off as the extreme heat that has gripped the continent moved east.

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Fans were used to keep people cool at a restaurant near the Piazza di Spagna in Rome on Monday.

Where Do Israel-Hamas Cease-Fire Negotiations Stand?

4 juillet 2025 à 01:10
Hamas wants to ensure that the latest cease-fire proposal has sufficient guarantees that negotiations will lead to a permanent end to the Gaza war.

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Displaced Palestinians at a tent camp in Gaza City last month.

Greece Wildfire Forces Evacuation of 1,500 People From Island of Crete

3 juillet 2025 à 11:52
Most of those fleeing the blaze were tourists. Firefighters struggled against heavy winds to bring the flames under control.

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More than 200 firefighters battled a blaze in the Greek island of Crete, but their work was made more difficult by heavy winds and rugged mountain terrain.

Israel and Syria in U.S.-Brokered Talks to End Border Conflict, Trump Envoy Says

3 juillet 2025 à 07:19
Thomas J. Barrack Jr., the U.S. ambassador to Turkey, says Washington is facilitating the discussions and prioritizing economic development over nation-building in the Middle East.

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Thomas J. Barrack Jr., third from left, the U.S. ambassador to Turkey and special envoy for Syria, is in his first diplomatic job at age 78.

The Pope Returns to Castel Gandolfo for Summer. And There Will Be Tennis.

3 juillet 2025 à 05:33
For 400 years, most popes escaped the Roman summer in the hilltop town of Castel Gandolfo, Italy. Then Francis stopped going, leaving the town a bit bereft.

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Tourists posing for photos in Castel Gandolfo, Italy, in June. The pope’s planned return has “given the town a spark,” said an owner of a bar in the town’s main square.

The Site of the Jonestown Massacre Is Opening to Tourists

3 juillet 2025 à 05:00
Both American survivors of the mass suicide and murder and Guyanese have criticized the tour. But defenders say the site offers important lessons.

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Diogo Jota, Liverpool Soccer Star, Dies in Car Crash at 28

3 juillet 2025 à 10:33
Mr. Jota and his brother André Silva died in Spain, the authorities said. The crash came two weeks after the Portuguese player’s wedding.

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Diogo Jota, a Portuguese soccer star, played for Liverpool of the English Premier League.

Can Indonesia Afford Prabowo’s Free School Lunch Program?

3 juillet 2025 à 00:17
Indonesia’s president promised free meals for every student in the country. But unemployment is rising, and some analysts say he’s making matters worse.

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Students in Cimahi, Indonesia, having lunches that were provided by the government. President Prabowo Subianto calls the program an investment in Indonesia’s future.

Chechnya’s Strongman Is Visibly Ailing. The Russian Region Is Bracing for Succession.

3 juillet 2025 à 08:52
Amid rampant speculation about his health, Ramzan Kadyrov, the Kremlin-allied strongman who rules the region, has been noticeably absent from view, while grooming his teenage son for the future.

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Ramzan Kadyrov, the Chechen strongman, is one of the closest allies of President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia. Growing speculation about his health has raised the question of who will take the reins when he leaves.

Lovebugs Swarm South Korea’s Capital, Drawing Residents’ Ire

3 juillet 2025 à 00:00
Municipal workers in the South Korean capital region are responding to a summer infestation by spraying water, but residents wish they would break out the poison.

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Binoculars covered in lovebugs at an observatory in Incheon, South Korea, on Monday.
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At Least 5 Dead and 29 Missing After Ferry Sinks Near Bali

3 juillet 2025 à 21:56
The ship was carrying 65 people when it sank on its way to the Indonesian resort island, a popular tourist destination.

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Family members waiting for updates on the search for people who went missing after a ferry sank near Bali, Indonesia.

How to Stay Cool While Traveling in Paris, Italy, Spain and Parts of Europe

2 juillet 2025 à 17:23
As Europe buckles under a punishing heat wave, residents and summer travelers are struggling to find relief. Here’s how and where to look for respite.

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An outdoor swimming pool at the Széchenyi baths in Budapest.

North Korean Tech Workers Infiltrating Companies Around World, U.S. Says

2 juillet 2025 à 17:24
Using falsified and stolen IDs, prosecutors say, North Koreans secure jobs that help finance the regime by evading sanctions. They also steal corporate secrets, some related to military technology.

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The Grand People’s Study House in Pyongyang, North Korea, in 2019.

Trump Says U.S. Has Reached Trade Deal With Vietnam

The president said he had agreed to initial trade terms with Vietnam, the second country to strike a limited deal after Mr. Trump threatened steep tariffs.

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U.S. imports from Vietnam have risen since President Trump’s first term, when he imposed hefty tariffs on China and manufacturers started searching for new locations for their overseas factories.

Argentina’s President Javier Milei Undermines Press Freedom With Online Attacks

2 juillet 2025 à 13:35
Journalists face an increasing number of attacks from Argentina’s highest office, raising concerns about the undermining of press freedom.

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President Javier Milei of Argentina and his allies have ratcheted up their aggressive denunciation of journalists, particularly women.

Pound Drops Amid Uncertainty Over UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves

2 juillet 2025 à 12:38
Rachel Reeves, Britain’s chancellor, appeared visibly upset in Parliament as the prime minister was asked about her position. The British pound and government bonds dropped in value.

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A screenshot from the British Parliament showed Rachel Reeves, Britain’s chancellor of the Exchequer, seated next to Prime Minister Keir Starmer of Britain in the House of Commons on Wednesday.

Russia-Azerbaijan Tensions Soar, Threatening Moscow’s Influence

2 juillet 2025 à 11:35
The rift, provoked by the deaths of two ethnic Azerbaijanis in Russian custody, was the latest in a series of spats that revealed a deeper diplomatic rift between the former allies.

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Azerbaijan’s embassy in Moscow on Wednesday. Tensions continued to grow this week between Russia and Azerbaijan, which was once considered one of Moscow’s closest partners among former Soviet states.

Scientist Use A.I. To Mimic the Mind, Warts and All

2 juillet 2025 à 11:00
To better understand human cognition, scientists trained a large language model on 10 million psychology experiment questions. It now answers questions much like we do.

Rachel Reeves in Tears in UK Parliament As Questions Are Raised Over Her Role

2 juillet 2025 à 09:28
Rachel Reeves, Britain’s most senior finance official, appeared visibly upset in the House of Commons on Wednesday, as Prime Minister Keir Starmer was asked about her position.

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A screenshot from the British Parliament showed Rachel Reeves, Britain’s chancellor of the Exchequer, seated next to Prime Minister Keir Starmer of Britain in the House of Commons on Wednesday.

Iran Suspends Cooperation With U.N. Nuclear Watchdog

2 juillet 2025 à 11:22
The decision means that international inspectors will not be able to oversee sites. Experts have warned that Tehran could revive plans to build a bomb.

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Iranian officials criticized Rafael Grossi, the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency, for saying that there was no evidence of a systematic effort to build nuclear bombs only after Israel began its military attacks.

Pause in U.S. Weapons Deepens Ukrainian Concerns as Russian Attacks Grow

2 juillet 2025 à 11:17
The suspension includes air defense interceptors, and it will directly affect Ukraine’s ability to fend off escalating Russian air assaults.

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A Soviet-era antiaircraft cannon operated by Ukraine’s 59th Assault Brigade in Dnipropetrovsk region in June. Only U.S.-made Patriot missiles can see off the most advanced Russian attacks.

The First Income Tax in the Persian Gulf Signals a Changing Economic Reality

2 juillet 2025 à 07:09
A plan by Oman is being closely watched by other governments in the region that are preparing for a future beyond oil.

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Muscat, the capital of Oman, in 2023. Officials said a new tax there would affect only a small portion of the population but would help reduce the country’s dependence on oil and gas.
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