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Burnham’s Stunning Victory in Makerfield Election May Trigger Starmer’s Last Stand

Andy Burnham, a Labour mayor, won a resounding majority in a special election on Thursday, making him eligible to challenge Prime Minister Keir Starmer for the country’s leadership.

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Iran’s Supreme Leader Says He Dislikes Deal With U.S., but Allowed It

Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei distanced himself from the agreement, putting responsibility for it on Iran’s president, and said it does not mean acceding to U.S. demands.

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Back After Vanishing for 2 Weeks, Russian Banker Tries to Project Calm

The central bank leader Elvira S. Nabiullina reappeared for a news conference after a gap that highlighted deep tensions in the country’s political and economic elite.

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Joan Cusack, the Actress Behind Jessie in ‘Toy Story,’ Takes the Lead

After 27 years, the beloved cowgirl doll voiced by Cusack is finally in charge, but the actress played an important role in shaping the character early on.

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Inside Hegseth’s War on Diversity and Blocked Promotions of Women and Black Officers

A Black admiral fixed one of the Navy’s worst messes. Mr. Hegseth blocked his promotion anyway.

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How Deal With U.S. Could Reconnect Iran to the Global Economy

The country has long faced some of the world’s heaviest sanctions. The lifting of restrictions could open new vistas on trade and financial access.

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In a Still Turbulent Strait of Hormuz, Stranded Ships Wait for Clarity

Shipping companies had hoped to get their stranded vessels out, but faced uncertainty as violence flared again in the region.

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S​pectacular Scoring! ​Political Intrigue! Heroic Defending! The World Cup Has It All​.

The history of global soccer, in some sense, is a history of the world’s political problems.

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Our Allies Are Wondering Whether Supporting the American War Machine Is Worth It

Is the Iran war an early sign of “superpower suicide"?

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For India, the Return of Iranian Oil Cannot Come Soon Enough

After months of shortages and uncertainty, India sees an opportunity to restore a once-crucial energy relationship.

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A Missing Ingredient in Ukraine’s Barrages on Russia: Ballistic Missiles

Ukrainian drone attacks have achieved breakthroughs, but only ballistic missiles can push Russia to reconsider its war objectives, military experts and officials say.

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Colby College Is Stepping In to Save a Maine Town on the Brink of Disaster

A new rescuer — Colby College, bankrolled by a construction magnate — will vastly change not just the economics of Port Clyde, Maine, but also its cultural and physical fabric.

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Boycott Trump’s Ridiculous July 4 Party

The president is planning another self-aggrandizing spectacle.

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Strikes in Moscow

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‘Game Changer’? Too Soon to Tell. But Ukraine Flexed in Striking Moscow.

The drone attack that sent plumes of smoke rising over Moscow intensified Ukrainian hopes of bringing the war to Russia.

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JD Vance’s Blunt Warning to Israel, and Why Waymo Is Struggling to Go National

Plus, the Friday news quiz.

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I Keep Telling People We’re Living in This Dystopian Novel

The 2010 novel “Super Sad True Love Story” foreshadowed our current world. So I asked its author, Gary Shteyngart, how he sees the world today and how we might find pleasure in it.

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The Costs of the Iran War: Thousands of Lives and Billions of Dollars

The human toll and economic costs mounted rapidly after the United States and Israel attacked Iran on Feb. 28.

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Iran Roared. Trump Blinked.

The Iran deal wasn’t about peace but answering Trump’s personal needs.

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Congress Is Anxious as U.S.-Canada-Mexico Trade Talks Intensify

With midterms approaching and negotiations heating up, some lawmakers are apprehensive over where the discussions are headed.

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Trump’s Military Budget Hits Snags Amid Questions on Iran War Costs

Republicans and Democrats alike are casting doubt on a push for the largest military budget in history as the administration declines to disclose the cost of the war with Iran.

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How the Nashville Zoo Became the Latest Face of Data Center Opposition

Outcry over plans to build a large data center next to the zoo has energized support for new restrictions in Nashville.

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How Much Is SpaceX Really Worth?

The company’s deep commitment to Mars colonization and Elon Musk’s nearly total control make SpaceX stock an astonishingly speculative bet, our columnist says.

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The Ageless and Undefeated Champs of Tulsa’s Wii Bowling League

The U.V. Okies have dominated a competition with other senior living facilities for six seasons, but they’re not just there to win.

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Is Climate Change Supercharging El Niño?

As a new, potentially record-breaking El Niño begins, researchers are vigorously debating whether climate change is driving the phenomenon’s intensity.

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Is Climate Change Supercharging El Niño?

As a new, potentially record-breaking El Niño begins, researchers are vigorously debating whether climate change is driving the phenomenon’s intensity.

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Buildings May Soon Have ‘Immune Systems’ That Fight Airborne Disease

Following the pandemic, the federal government is spending $150 million on new technology to ensure clean indoor air. Here’s what scientists are pursuing.

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Mexico’s Laws Have a New Target: Journalists

Politicians and officials in Mexico are using the country’s laws to intimidate critics and the media, forcing them into censorship and blunting scrutiny.

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Swiss Officials Say Iran Talks Are Off, for Now

The announcement raised immediate questions over the fate of the agreement President Trump signed this week, with key details left to be worked out.

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The (Very) Manhattan Moms Whose Sons Are Running for Congress

In a high-profile Democratic House primary, there’s a fair chance that would-be voters may have been sweet-talked by the proud mothers of leading candidates.

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