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Whistle-Blower Says Trump Officials Are Defying Court Orders on Voting by Mail

1 septembre 2026 à 06:00
A report detailed “grave concerns” that a new system being rushed into use by the U.S. Postal Service could imperil millions of mail ballots ahead of the midterm elections.

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The office of Senator Richard Blumenthal, Democrat of Connecticut, published the whistle-blower report on voting by mail.

U.S.S. Abraham Lincoln to Dock in Thailand on Wednesday, Pattaya Mayor Says

1 septembre 2026 à 05:42
The U.S.S. Abraham Lincoln became an emblem of the strains of the war on the U.S. military. Now its crew will have some rest.

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The U.S.S. Abraham Lincoln sailing past Singapore on Sunday. It is expected to dock near Pattaya, Thailand, on Wednesday.

U.S. Sanctions on Iran Cut Off Students from Tests Needed for Study Abroad

1 septembre 2026 à 05:03
The latest measures have forced the cancellation of English proficiency and graduate exams, isolating many Iranians most eager to foster ties with the world.

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University students crossing a bridge in Tehran after explosions began in February.

What to Watch in the Massachusetts Primary Election

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1 septembre 2026 à 05:02
Senator Edward Markey, who began his congressional career in 1976, faces a challenge from Representative Seth Moulton.

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Senator Ed Markey and Representative Seth Moulton are up against one another in the Democratic primary for senator in Massachusetts.

Markey Leads Moulton in Polls of Senate Primary in Massachusetts

1 septembre 2026 à 05:02
Senator Ed Markey had double digit leads in every poll of the Democratic primary for Senate in August after Seth Moulton briefly narrowed the gap this spring.

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China or the U.S.? Two Meetings Offer Competing Showcases of Global Power.

1 septembre 2026 à 04:51
As Xi Jinping gathered with the leaders of Russia and Iran, Europe challenged the Trump administration at the G20, offering a split-screen view of a changing world.

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Trump Mocks Data-Center Opponents as Wanting to Stay ‘Backwards and Poor’

31 août 2026 à 19:30
The giant computing sites that power A.I. are increasingly opposed by communities across the country, a signal of voters’ concern about a changing economy.

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A 1,000-acre data center for Meta under construction in El Paso, Texas, in May. Polling shows most Americans oppose the proliferation of data centers in their communities.

Defendants in Minnesota Church Protest Case Challenge Charges in Flurry of Motions

31 août 2026 à 19:12
In their broadest assault yet against the charges, lawyers for the defendants pointed to the unusual investigative tactics the administration deployed to make the case against them.

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Demonstrators disrupted a church service at Cities Church in St. Paul, Minn., in January to protest the dual roles of one of its pastors, who also serves as an acting field director for Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

JD Vance Called Michigan Senate Candidate Abdul El-Sayed ‘Evil’ in Speech

31 août 2026 à 19:05
Vice President JD Vance also told Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, Michigan’s Democratic Senate nominee, to “keep my wife’s name out of your mouth.”

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Vice President JD Vance’s remarks at a campaign rally on Monday appeared aimed at stoking tensions in Michigan’s Jewish community over Dr. El-Sayed’s nomination.

Scott Brown Was a GOP Star. Will It Matter in the New Hampshire Senate Race?

31 août 2026 à 18:17
Scott Brown is chasing the political limelight again with a seemingly improvised Senate campaign.

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Scott Brown is running for Senate in New Hampshire.

U.S. Strikes May Have Targeted a New Type of Iranian Naval Mine

31 août 2026 à 17:19
The U.S. military said its attacks against Iran were in response to a threat to the Strait of Hormuz.

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Vessels near the Strait of Hormuz seen from Musandam, Oman, on Monday. The strait has been under constant threat since the United States and Israel launched a combined assault against Iran on Feb. 28.

Teen Charged With Murder After Livestreaming San Diego Mosque Shooting

31 août 2026 à 20:00
The authorities said the 17-year-old from North Carolina had recorded the attack, which killed three people in May. “She ran with the pack — she shared in the kill,” the district attorney said.

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A memorial in front of the Islamic Center of San Diego, the day after a deadly shooting in May.

Kalshi Suspends Republican House Candidate for Betting on Her Own Race

31 août 2026 à 16:15
The trading platform Kalshi issued a three-year suspension to the candidate, Laurie Buckhout, and fined her nearly $2,600. Ms. Buckhout said she had made a “dumb mistake.”

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Laurie Buckhout, a former U.S. Army colonel and a Republican, is challenging Representative Don Davis of North Carolina.

Senate Primary in Massachusetts Is a Generational Fight, With a Twist

Par : Tim Balk
31 août 2026 à 11:47
In Massachusetts, the octogenarian senator Ed Markey faces a challenge from a much younger centrist, Representative Seth Moulton.

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Senator Ed Markey is running as a progressive in one of the country’s most liberal states.

A Principal Saved 900 Students Before His School Was Washed Away in Nepal

31 août 2026 à 10:34
Rajendra Dawadi had less than 15 minutes to act on a warning of approaching floodwaters. His swift evacuation plan saved hundreds of lives.

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Rajendra Dawadi was teaching at the Tribhuvan Trishuli School when a staff member burst into the classroom, shouting that a major flood was headed their way.

Spanish Leader Says 5,000 Migrants Are Still in Ceuta, Weeks After Border Surge

31 août 2026 à 08:23
Their continued presence has roiled the Spanish territory in Africa and heaped pressure on Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez.

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Migrants at a Red Cross food distribution site in Ceuta, Spain, last week.

Spanish Leader Says 5,000 Migrants Are Still in Ceuta, Weeks After Border Surge

31 août 2026 à 08:23
Their continued presence has roiled the Spanish territory in Africa and heaped pressure on Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez.

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Migrants at a Red Cross food distribution site in Ceuta, Spain, last week.

Why Larak Island Is Strategically Important for Iran

Par : Leo Sands
31 août 2026 à 10:26
The roughly 30-square-mile island serves as a foothold for Iran’s military to advance its control over shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.

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Vessels near the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, on Friday.

Summit With Russia, India and Iran Shows Leverage Wars Have Given Xi of China

31 août 2026 à 16:11
A two-day conference of the 10-nation Shanghai Cooperation Organization in Kyrgyzstan shows the limits of U.S. economic warfare.

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Xi Jinping, the Chinese leader, center, and the Kyrgyz president, Sadyr Japarov, left, during a welcoming ceremony in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, on Monday.

U.S. and Iran Exchange Strikes Overnight After Monthlong Calm

31 août 2026 à 06:16
The renewed attacks were the latest sign that the war that began six months ago appears far from over.

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The Strait of Hormuz, the waterway in the Persian Gulf that has been at the heart of the conflict between the United States and Iran, on Monday.

For Nepal’s Young Leader, Flood Recovery Will Be a Herculean Task

31 août 2026 à 05:26
Prime Minister Balendra Shah, 36, rose to power this year on the back of youth anger with graft and mismanagement. His fledgling government now faces a huge test.

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A swollen river in Devighat, Nepal, on Sunday after floods caused by a glacier breaking in the Himalayas.

China Prepared for One Kind of Himalayan Flood. Then a Different Disaster Struck.

31 août 2026 à 05:18
After a glacial flood last year, Chinese officials strengthened defenses at a border crossing with Nepal. But last week’s “cascade of hazards” overwhelmed them.

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Searching for missing people along a road leading toward Gyirong Port in China on Sunday. On Wednesday a tsunami-like wave of ice, boulders and water tore through the port complex.

More Mail Ballots Are Arriving Late This Year, and They’re Getting Tossed

31 août 2026 à 05:02
State officials say they worry about the Postal Service’s ability to deliver votes this fall. They are urging voters to mail their ballots early or use drop boxes so their votes count.

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Nearly twice as many mail ballots were rejected for arriving late in Michigan’s primaries this year when compared to 2024.
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  • Midterm Races Are Drowning in Dark Money
    Dark money is flooding the 2026 midterm elections, allowing donors to spend heavily on ads without revealing their identities. Shane Goldmacher, a New York Times political correspondent, explains how donors are able to hide their involvement.
     

Midterm Races Are Drowning in Dark Money

31 août 2026 à 05:02
Dark money is flooding the 2026 midterm elections, allowing donors to spend heavily on ads without revealing their identities. Shane Goldmacher, a New York Times political correspondent, explains how donors are able to hide their involvement.

‘The Least Transparent Midterm’: How Dark Money Is Washing Over the 2026 Election

31 août 2026 à 05:02
At least $1 billion from anonymous donors is flowing into the midterm elections. Dark money is not new, but it now permeates nearly every major contest.

Nonprofits or super PACs have aired dozens of ads this year in House and Senate races using dark money, which is political spending by groups that hide the names of their donors.

Leader of DOJ’s Civil Rights Unit Spars With Harvard, the Left and Her Colleagues

31 août 2026 à 16:26
Harmeet Dhillon, who leads the Justice Department’s civil rights unit, has extracted flashy agreements and personnel moves from big universities and sought to force states to turn over confidential voter data.

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Harmeet Dhillon has waged President Trump’s war on the left through a relentless pressure campaign against 100 universities over their diversity and antisemitism policies.
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  • Melting Himalayas
    Scientists are still working out the precise cause of the disaster in Nepal, but one thing seems certain: The risk of such events is increasing.
     

Melting Himalayas

31 août 2026 à 00:38
Scientists are still working out the precise cause of the disaster in Nepal, but one thing seems certain: The risk of such events is increasing.

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A swollen river in the Nuwakot district of Nepal yesterday.

Nepal Turns to Mass Burials as Thousands Remain Missing from Floods

31 août 2026 à 04:39
Only a fraction of the over 4,200 missing in Nepal are turning up among the dead, underscoring a bleak reality: The death toll is likely to keep rising for days to come.

Officers at a mass burial of unidentified victims in Bharatpur, Nepal, on Sunday.

U.A.E. To Review Banque Misr, Targeted by Iran Sanctions

30 août 2026 à 10:49
The Treasury Department accused Banque Misr’s branches in the United Arab Emirates of helping Iran. The Emirati central bank promised an examination.

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A branch of Banque Misr in Cairo in 2024. The U.S. Treasury Department said last week that the bank was helping Iran evade sanctions.

Why the United States Can’t Quit Its Wars

30 août 2026 à 14:47
The country’s longest war came to an end exactly five years ago. Today it offers lessons for policymakers seeking to avoid an endless war in Iran.

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A U.S. military helicopter over Kabul, Afghanistan, in May 2021.

See Nepali Rescue Workers Testing Aid Delivery by Drone

30 août 2026 à 19:29
Some survivors of the deadly flood and landslide have no access to food. Officials and volunteers are testing how drones can help.

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Volunteers and police officers packing relief supplies for delivery by drone in Devighat, Nepal, on Saturday.

Long Lines for Gas in Iran Show War and U.S. Blockade Squeezing Supply

30 août 2026 à 06:12
The government is struggling to meet a shortfall in fuel and is wary that higher prices at the pump could stir unrest.

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A gas station in Tehran on Tuesday. Officials are urging people to clamp down on fuel use as they deal with a shortfall.

Before Nepal’s Floods, Hindu Pilgrims Sought the Divine at Mount Kailash

31 août 2026 à 18:04
For many, the trek to Mount Kailash in Tibet is a once-in-a-lifetime trip to find spiritual awakening.

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Many religious pilgrims head to the Nepal region to visit Mount Kailash on the border of Nepal and Tibet. Floodwaters ravaged the area, leaving thousands unaccounted for and killing at least 675.

Before Nepal’s Floods, Hindu Pilgrims Sought the Divine at Mount Kailash

30 août 2026 à 05:02
For many, the trek to Mount Kailash on the border of Nepal and Tibet is a once-in-a-lifetime trip to find spiritual awakening.

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Many religious pilgrims head to the Nepal region to visit Mount Kailash on the border of Nepal and Tibet. Floodwaters ravaged the area, leaving thousands unaccounted for and killing at least 675.

Postal Service Rule Could Bar Millions From Voting by Mail

30 août 2026 à 14:17
A judge temporarily blocked the agency from implementing a strict new rule governing mail voting. The policy could disproportionately affect Democrats and many battleground elections.

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Stacked ballots in a processing center in City of Industry, Calif.

Ed Markey Defends Transgender Athletes in Massachusetts Senate Race

30 août 2026 à 05:00
Senator Ed Markey of Massachusetts has emerged as a vocal defender of transgender rights as he tries to fend off a primary challenge from Representative Seth Moulton.

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“Trans athletes should be able to play,” Senator Ed Markey of Massachusetts said in an interview this past week with The New York Times.

This Governor Could Lose His Primary. A Bridge May Be to Blame.

30 août 2026 à 05:00
The closure of a crucial Rhode Island bridge for safety reasons in 2023, and the traffic nightmare that followed, have dogged Gov. Dan McKee in the Democratic primary.

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Gov. Dan McKee, a Democrat seeking a second term in Rhode Island, is facing a close and heated primary showdown against Helena Foulkes.

China Says 261 Foreigners From 23 Countries Are Missing in Tibet Flood

30 août 2026 à 10:09
The disclosure offered one of the clearest pictures yet of the disaster on the Chinese side of the border, where authorities have released few details.

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An aerial view of the muddy Trishuli River winding through Rasuwa District in Nepal on Thursday.

Azriel Blackman, Airline Mechanic for 80 Years, Dies at 100

29 août 2026 à 17:09
With a career commemorated by Guinness World Records, he started as an apprentice in 1942 and worked on a panoply of propeller-driven and jet aircraft until he retired in 2022.

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Azriel “Al” Blackman, then 91, in 2017, the year American Airlines, his longtime employer, dedicated a Boeing 777-200 in his name.

Nepal Rescuers Bore Through Tunnels to Try to Reach 900 Workers Missing After Floods

29 août 2026 à 16:07
The Nepal Army, which is leading rescue efforts, turned to the trapped workers more than a day after the flood, according to army officials, industry groups and private rescuers.

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Rescuers evacuating people from the tunnel of a hydropower project in Rasuwa, Nepal, in an image released by Nepal’s Prime Minister Secretariat on Friday.

El-Sayed Apologizes for March Comment About Michigan Synagogue Attack

29 août 2026 à 19:28
Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic Senate nominee in Michigan, faced criticism from Jewish Democrats after remarking, “hurt people hurt people.”

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Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, Democratic nominee for Senate, speaking to the Michigan Democratic Jewish Caucus on Saturday.

One Democrat to Face Three Republicans for Alaska Governor

29 août 2026 à 09:01
The second-place finisher in a primary where the top four advance to the November ballot said he would drop out of the race so voters could coalesce behind a single Democratic candidate.

Nepali City Struggles to Handle the Many Bodies on Its Riverbanks

29 août 2026 à 11:05
The remains of hundreds of people have washed downstream after devastating floods.

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People in Kathmandu, Nepal, view photographs on Saturday of bodies that have been recovered.

Search Continues for 2,400 Missing in Nepal Floods Amid ‘Immense’ Devastation

29 août 2026 à 06:12
As rescue efforts entered their fourth day, the scale of destruction came into focus, signaling a daunting recovery for the vulnerable nation.

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Damaged buildings in Devighat, a town in the Nuwakot district of Nepal that was devastated by Wednesday’s flash flood, on Friday.

As Deadly Flash Flooding Batters Nepal, Some Fear ‘the Entire Himalayas Are Melting’

29 août 2026 à 05:04
A glacier unleashed a deadly flood earlier this week. For local trekking guides and climbers, the mountains were already changing.

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Homes were heavily damaged and partially buried in thick mud and debris after a catastrophic flash flood in the Devighat area of Nuwakot district in Nepal on Wednesday.

Turkey and Israel Vie for Middle East Influence as Tensions Spike

29 août 2026 à 05:03
Israel’s strike on a Syrian base to pre-empt the feared deployment of Turkish forces was part of a growing competition in the Middle East and beyond.

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President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Ankara, Turkey, this year. Analysts and officials fear the growing rivalry between Turkey and Israel could exacerbate volatility in the Middle East.

In Georgia, Jon Ossoff Courts Broad Appeal With an Anti-Trump Script for Senate Race

29 août 2026 à 05:02
Senator Jon Ossoff, the youngest sitting senator and the only Democrat seeking re-election this year in a state President Trump won in 2024, hasn’t moderated his message in his critical race.

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At rallies across Georgia this summer, Senator Jon Ossoff has delivered a series of blistering rebukes of the president and a challenger for his seat, Representative Mike Collins.
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