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After Criticizing Pope, Trump Posts Image of Himself as a Jesus-Like Figure

The image, posted on Truth Social, appeared to be A.I.-generated and depicts the president as a divine leader healing the sick.

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Oil Companies Want What Gun Manufacturers Have

The fossil fuel industry has mounted a carefully orchestrated campaign to stop climate lawsuits and saddle the public with the costs of climate change.

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Your Questions, Answered

You asked about mail-in ballots, oil in the Middle East, manufacturing jobs and more.

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Israelis Don’t Feel Much Like Victors in War With Iran

The regime in Iran has not changed and the nuclear and missile threats have not been eliminated, leaving many Israelis to wonder what this was all for.

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U.S. Prepares to Blockade Strait of Hormuz, and a MAGA Hero Is Defeated in Europe

Plus, Eric Swalwell suspended his campaign after sexual assault allegations.

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Defeat of Orban Removes Ukraine’s Biggest Nemesis in Europe

The Hungarian leader’s pro-Moscow tilt cemented his reputation in Kyiv as a spoiler. Now, Ukraine hopes a 90 billion euro loan he blocked will be disbursed.

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4 Takeaways From Orban’s Defeat in Hungary’s Election

Economics and unhappiness with endemic corruption helped Peter Magyar, the challenger, secure victory. A visit by the U.S. vice president in support of Mr. Orban didn’t change things.

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The Battle Over Refreshers Heats Up as McDonald’s Enters the Mix

The fast-food giant will add fruit-flavored drinks to its menus next month as chains like Dunkin’ and Starbucks sell more cold drinks than hot ones.

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To Fill Drone Force Ranks, Russia Targets a New Demographic: Students

Recruitment sessions have taken place at hundreds of universities and colleges across the country.

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To Fill Drone Force Ranks, Russia Targets a New Demographic: Students

Recruitment sessions have taken place at hundreds of universities and colleges across the country.

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How Trump’s ‘Dealmakers in Peace’ Failed in Iran

Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff thought they could broker peace like a business deal. The war in Iran proves how wrong they were.

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The Economist Is Putting Names (and Faces) to Its Magazine

Nameless no more, writers for The Economist are mixing it up on video from its studio in London.

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How Iran, Suffering Under Sanctions, Diversified Its Economy

As the nation contended with high inflation, high unemployment and unrest before the war, it became more than just an oil exporter.

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After Charlie Kirk’s Death, a Fight for the Youth Vote

A fledgling Democratic group and the far-right white nationalist Nick Fuentes seek to make gains on college campuses that have recently been dominated by Turning Point USA.

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Trump’s Military Transgender Ban Is Keeping Workers on Expensive Paid Leave

Highly trained service members have been put on paid leave for nearly a year as they wait for the military to decide their fate.

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The Last Day at Kids of Faith: Parents Navigating a Child Care Crisis

Inside one of the hundreds of day care centers that have recently closed in one state, forcing parents to make difficult decisions about their careers.

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Following the Footsteps of Prince in Minneapolis

This year is the 10th anniversary of the artist’s death. We made a pilgrimage to the city where he lived and worked.

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Elections and Defections Are Likely to Unshackle Canada’s Liberals

Prime Minister Mark Carney, who heads a minority government, is expected to gain a majority in the House of Commons after three special elections on Monday.

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What Orban’s Defeat Means for the Rest of the World

The Hungarian prime minister’s defeat demonstrates that opposition to his party was so strong it was able to overwhelm all the structures Viktor Orban put in place to protect his rule.

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Can Brooklyn’s Grand Army Plaza Be Car-Free? Mamdani Says Yes.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani is expected to propose linking Grand Army Plaza with Prospect Park by closing a dangerous stretch of road between them.

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After Chaotic Election Day, Peru Orders 2nd Day of Voting for Some Areas

Frustrated voters in long lines were unable to cast ballots in parts of the capital, Lima, due to logistical failures, eroding trust for some in the process.

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The Relationship Between America and the U.A.E. Needs an Upgrade

For decades, the U.S.-Gulf relationship was based on oil for security. That framework is obsolete.

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In Myanmar, Even Flowers Stoke Fear

Myanmar’s generals have brutalized the country for decades. But they have come to dread garlands as a sign of resistance.

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‘The Strangest Sleepover Ever’: Dutch Skeptical as Their Royals Visit Trump

The Dutch king and queen are set to stay at the White House on Monday night. At a time of trans-Atlantic tension, the Netherlands isn’t sure how it feels about that.

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What to Know About Pope Leo’s Voyage to Africa

The pontiff will visit four countries on the world’s poorest continent, demonstrating his urgent focus on the most vulnerable members of the Church.

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Pope Leo Heads to Africa to Meet the Future of Catholicism

On a four-country tour of the continent, where the faith is growing faster than anywhere else, the pontiff will be greeted by enthusiastic crowds and authoritarian leaders.

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China’s Electrostate Is Poised to Win From War in the Middle East

A cluster of Chinese firms is poised to win big from the energy crisis set off by the war in the Middle East, building on booming investment in artificial intelligence.

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Aiming at China, Malaysia Puts New Restrictions on Electric Cars

The move was a tacit acknowledgment of China’s dominance in the global market and the power of its automakers to keep prices low.

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Orban Loss May Ease Hungary’s Tensions with European Union

Prime Minister Viktor Orban has stymied the European Union for years, and particularly in recent months. Peter Magyar’s election could change that, if only so much.

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Trump Attacks Pope Leo as Too Liberal and ‘Weak on Crime’

President Trump’s lengthy post on social media showed there were really no boundaries when it comes to people he might target, including the leader of the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics.

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