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Why Democrats Joined Republicans to Block a California Climate Policy

Some said they worried that California’s planned ban on gas-powered vehicles would raise the price of cars. Another cited “intense and misleading lobbying” by the oil industry.

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Ukrainian Drone Attack Forces Restriction of Flights Near Moscow, Russia Says

The volley came just days before a planned parade in the capital to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II in Europe.

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India and UK Strike Trade Deal Amid Trump’s Tariff Upheaval

The two countries signed a deal three years after negotiations began to strengthen alliances in what the British prime minister called a “new era” of trade.

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Israeli Jets Bombard Airport in Yemen’s Capital

The strike came days after the Iran-backed Houthi militia in Yemen fired a ballistic missile that struck near Israel’s main airport, wounding at least six people.

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Israel Plans to Seize Control of Gaza’s Aid. Here’s How That Could Look.

The United Nations and its partners have condemned the proposals by Israel, which has been barring deliveries of food and medicine for months.

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What the setback for Merz means for the German economy.

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Israel’s ‘Intensive’ Escalation, and an Air Traffic Control Crisis

Plus, the Met Gala’s unforgettable looks.

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Who Is Friedrich Merz, Who Lost First Parliamentary Vote to Become Germany’s Chancellor?

Supporters of the former corporate lawyer say he is well-prepared and thoughtful, but critics accuse him of failing to think more than one step ahead and breaking promises.

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A Dandy Night

We have photos from the biggest night in fashion.

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King Charles III and Queen Camilla Unveil Coronation Portraits

A painting of the monarch in the regalia of the crowning ceremony is a royal tradition. An official painting of Queen Camilla was also revealed.

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With Acts of Subversion, Some Russians Fight Propaganda in Schools

Three years into Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, antiwar parents and some teachers say they are going to great lengths to shield children from state-mandated patriotic education classes.

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The Only Female Minister in Syria’s New Government Wants to ‘Get Things Done’

Hind Kabawat hopes her long experience as a conflict mediator can help Syria’s next generation. The challenges are immense.

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Who Will Be the Next Pope? Here Are Some Possible Candidates to Succeed Francis.

Experts say there isn’t a single front-runner, but several names have been cited as indications of the direction the Roman Catholic Church might take.

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Ukrainian Drone Attack Forces Restriction of Flights Near Moscow, Russia Says

The volley comes just days before a planned parade in the capital to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II in Europe.

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Friedrich Merz Fails in First Round of Voting to Become Germany’s Next Leader

The setback was likely temporary, but it was historic. No modern German chancellor has ever failed to secure the job on a first ballot in Parliament.

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Carney to Meet With Trump on a High-Stakes Visit to the White House

The Canadian prime minister will meet with President Trump, days after being elected on an anti-Trump platform as relations between the two allies are at a historic nadir.

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‘The Only Person in the World Claiming to Be the Pope Right Now’

It’s Danny Kind, and he’s not even Catholic. But he’s in a college class that simulated the conclave of 1492. (There were costumes, bribes and Oreos.)

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G.O.P. Targets a Medicaid Loophole Used by 49 States to Grab Federal Money

States have long used taxes on hospitals and nursing homes to increase federal matching funds. If Republicans end the tactic, red states could feel the most pain.

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Trump’s Return to Power Elevates Ever Fringier Conspiracy Theories

At every level of government, authority figures are embracing once-extreme ideas, including that the Earth is flat or that the state controls the weather.

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I Was Failing at Work and Motherhood. Then I Met Joan Darling.

“For the first time since having my kids, I felt like a whole person.”

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Trump’s Third-Term Musings Are Part of a Pattern

The president’s fantasizing about remaining in office deserves more forceful pushback.

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DoorDash Agrees to Buy Deliveroo in $3.9 Billion Deal

The acquisition would give DoorDash a presence in the Middle East and expand its footprint in Europe.

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Locals in Pakistani Kashmir Fear Being the First to Face India’s Ire

Many in the region are preparing for a possible military confrontation between India and Pakistan because of a terrorist attack two weeks ago.

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Late Night on Trump, the Constitution and Playing With Dolls

On “Meet the Press” and social media, President Trump gave the hosts a lot of material to choose from, even by his standards.

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Cuomo Says New York Has a Mental Health Crisis. Here’s His Plan.

Former Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo will release a proposal to remove more mentally ill people from the streets to address fears about public safety.

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Leaders of Wellness Company That Sold Orgasmic Experiences Go on Trial

OneTaste said it was dedicated to female pleasure. Federal prosecutors in Brooklyn say its founders abused customers and ran it for their own benefit.

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Behind the Scenes of the Met Gala’s 2025 Cocktail Party

While a starry group of co-chairs greeted guests, Spike Lee, Venus Williams, Zoe Saldaña and Rihanna discussed the significance of dandyism and the importance of the event.

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India Orders Civil Defense Drills as Potential Clash With Pakistan Looms

The home ministry ordered officials to test air raid sirens and teach civilians to navigate blackouts and carry out evacuations.

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Palestinians Need Food, Not Empty Words

Our clinics have found clear evidence of starvation in one-third of the population. And now Israel wants to take over aid.

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Xi Jinping Can’t Take Taiwan Until He Tames His Own Generals

An unending purge in China’s top military ranks raises serious questions over the country’s readiness for offensive war.

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