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Biden’s Warning Over Rafah Sharpens a Problem for Netanyahu

“If we need to stand alone, we will stand alone,” the Israeli prime minister said, as the U.S. threatened to withhold more weapons.

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Stormy Daniels Makes a Statement in Court for Trump’s Criminal Trial

During her time on the stand in former President Donald J. Trump’s criminal trial, the adult entertainer dressed for history — and a jury.

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For an Uncool Car, the Chevy Malibu Made a Huge Mark on the Culture

An unassuming car had a surprisingly large cultural footprint.

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Ukraine Strikes Russian Oil Facilities, Including One Far Over the Border

Analysts say Ukraine is trying to disrupt the Russian military’s logistical routes and combat operations by targeting the facilities that supply fuel for its tanks, ships and fighter jets.

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How Poor Tracking of Bird Flu Leaves Dairy Workers at Risk

Farmworkers have been exposed to milk infected with the bird flu virus. But there has virtually been no testing on farms, and health officials know little about who may be infected.

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Trump Calls for Allies’ Support During Hush-Money Testimony

A rotating cast of supporters has come to Donald J. Trump’s criminal trial, including an aide nicknamed “the human printer,” who hands him hard copies of praise to bolster his morale.

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Biden’s Threat to Withhold Arms Over Rafah Sharpens a Problem for Israel

“If we need to stand alone, we will stand alone,” the Israeli prime minister said, as the United States threatened to withhold more weapons.

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At a Dinner, Trump Assailed Climate Rules and Asked $1 Billion From Big Oil

At a private meeting at Mar-a-Lago, the former president said fossil fuel companies should donate to help him beat President Biden.

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Venezuelan Show Contestants Compete for Maduro’s Presidential Campaign Jingle

The program is one way President Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela is trying portray himself and his allies as joyful, colorful characters determined to save the nation.

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Months Late, Biden Uses His Leverage on Israel

He’s finally applying leverage.

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‘We Still Have Hope’: Rescuers Race to Find Dozens Missing in South Africa Building Collapse

Three days after the collapse of a four-story building that was under construction, rescuers were still combing through some 3,000 tons of concrete rubble even as signs of life faded.

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The Giddy Delights of Trompe L’Oeil Candy

The long history of — and current appetite for — trompe l’oeil sweets.

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Over 500 Jewish Columbia Students Outline Experiences of Antisemitism

The students wrote that “Zionism remains a pillar of our Jewish identities” and argued that many classmates do not understand its meaning.

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Mexico Prepares for Trump’s Potential Return to Office

Mexican officials and aides are planning for a drastic shift in U.S. relations should Donald Trump win in November.

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In Budapest, Xi Hails China’s ‘Deep Friendship’ With Hungary

The Chinese leader met with Viktor Orban, the Hungarian prime minister, one of China’s most fervent admirers and protectors in Europe.

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Assumable Mortgages Are Making a Comeback Amid a High-Rate Market

Assumable mortgages — or low-rate mortgages that home buyers can take over from home sellers — are making a comeback. The process can be challenging.

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Supreme Court Rules Against Alabama Women Whose Cars Were Seized by Police

Two Alabama women spent more than a year trying to reclaim vehicles they owned, which the police had confiscated after arresting their drivers on drug charges.

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A New Civil Rights Exhibit Asks: Honestly, What Would You Have Done?

An exhibit at a synagogue in Birmingham, Ala., argues that listening to people who stay on the periphery can deepen our understanding of the past, and the present.

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Trump Lawyer Questions Stormy Daniels About Merchandise

Defense lawyers for Donald J. Trump, who has sold branded water, mattresses and steak, pressed Stormy Daniels about how she has capitalized on her account of a liaison with him.

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Senate Races to Pass Bill to Reauthorize FAA and Improve Air Travel

The legislation is due by Friday, but regional conflicts and demands for votes on unrelated provisions have slowed its progress.

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Brazil’s National Museum Receives Massive Fossil Donation

A gift from abroad of more than 1,100 Brazilian fossils aims to step up efforts to rebuild the country’s National Museum, which suffered major fire damage in 2018.

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Mike Johnson Becomes the Speaker of the Whole House. For Now.

Democrats saved the speaker but want to oust him at the ballot box in November, while his standing in his own party remains in serious question.

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Meet My A.I. Friends

Our columnist spent the past month hanging out with 18 A.I. companions. They critiqued his clothes, chatted among themselves and hinted at a very different future.

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Israel’s Rafah Incursion Helps No One Except Netanyahu

Judging by the war’s conduct to date, it’s more likely that in the end, the operation will do more damage to Israel.

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At Russia’s Victory Day Parade, Putin Keeps Ukraine in the Distance

A fighter fly-past returned to Russia’s World War II commemorations, where President Vladimir V. Putin permitted himself a single reference to his “special military operation.”

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Stormy Daniels Faces Trump’s Lawyers, and Biden Blocks Weapons for Use in Rafah

Plus, Putin’s parade.

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One Strongman, One Billion Voters, and the Future of India

Narendra Modi has proved one of India’s most consequential leaders. But he has drawn criticism for anti-democratic practices and charges of religious persecution.

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Israel’s Shutdown of Al Jazeera Highlights Long-Running Tensions

The network will keep covering the war in Gaza, but it will be harder for Israelis to watch. Israel calls the network a security threat, while Al Jazeera says Israel wants to conceal its brutality.

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Donald Trump, Family Man?

Will the jury buy the image that the ex-president and his allies are selling?

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The C.E.O.s Who Just Won’t Quit

What happens to a company — and the economy — when the boss refuses to retire?

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