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Europe Unites to Pressure Israel, Breaking With U.S.
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Europe Unites to Pressure Israel, Breaking With U.S.

Britain once followed in France’s slipstream when it came to pressuring Israel. Under new leadership, it is spearheading opposition to Israeli settlements, risking American anger.

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Travelers Face More Flight Delays After Major Air Traffic Disruption at UK Airports
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Travelers Face More Flight Delays After Major Air Traffic Disruption at UK Airports

An air traffic control failure prompted 1,700 flight cancellations on Tuesday and more than 300 on Wednesday.

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Nepal’s Flood Relief Workers Feel the Pain of Trump’s Cuts to U.S.A.I.D.
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Nepal’s Flood Relief Workers Feel the Pain of Trump’s Cuts to U.S.A.I.D.

The agency played an important role in responding to earlier disasters like the 2015 earthquake. But the U.S. and other countries have pulled back, Nepali officials and humanitarian groups say.

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The Theme Park at the Heart of France’s Culture War
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The Theme Park at the Heart of France’s Culture War

The Puy du Fou is one of France’s most visited theme parks. Its founder says it gives the French a “founding narrative,” but critics say it peddles “far-right propaganda.”

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Iran Signals Readiness to Escalate War With U.S. Amid Rising Economic Pressure
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Iran Signals Readiness to Escalate War With U.S. Amid Rising Economic Pressure

The Iranian government is taking an increasingly aggressive approach as it confronts a growing economic threat and worries that its grip on the Strait of Hormuz is slipping, analysts say.

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Tung Chee-hwa, Who Led Hong Kong After Its Return to China, Dies at 89
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Tung Chee-hwa, Who Led Hong Kong After Its Return to China, Dies at 89

As the first leader of the former British colony after its handover, he balanced the demands of Beijing and Hong Kongers, making it clear that Beijing was now in charge.

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U.S. Hits 5 Iranian Oil Tankers, Citing Attempted Strikes on Warship
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U.S. Hits 5 Iranian Oil Tankers, Citing Attempted Strikes on Warship

Iran retaliated by launching missiles at Jordan, raising the specter of still more fighting.

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Canada’s Carney Doubles Down on Pivot Away from the United States
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Canada’s Carney Doubles Down on Pivot Away from the United States

With tariffs on U.S. goods in effect and high-profile international engagements coming up, the Canadian leader keeps moving toward his goal.

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Before Oct. 7 Attack, Netanyahu Was Warned, Report Says. He Denies It.
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Before Oct. 7 Attack, Netanyahu Was Warned, Report Says. He Denies It.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he would sue the newspaper Haaretz after it reported that the Emirati president had warned him Hamas was planning a major operation against Israel.

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Impunity in the West Bank
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Impunity in the West Bank

Former Israeli military officers warn that settler violence in the West Bank is destroying Israel’s democratic values from within.

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Hungary Expels 10 Russian Diplomats, Signaling a Shift
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Hungary Expels 10 Russian Diplomats, Signaling a Shift

The housecleaning puts the new government more in line with how European allies relate to Moscow, tempering cozy ties developed under Viktor Orban’s administration.

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Iceland Summons U.S. Ambassador Over Provocative Trump Map
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Iceland Summons U.S. Ambassador Over Provocative Trump Map

After voting against talks to join the European Union, Iceland is reacting forcefully to a slight against its sovereignty.

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Israeli Allies Ban Trade With Settlements as U.K. Cites ‘Ethnic Cleansing’
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Israeli Allies Ban Trade With Settlements as U.K. Cites ‘Ethnic Cleansing’

Britain, Canada and France on Tuesday announced sanctions on Israeli settlements in the West Bank, with Britain saying Israel had “turned a blind eye” to violence against Palestinians.

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Eiffel Tower Workers Strike, Saying Women Were Excluded From Hindu Group’s Visit
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Eiffel Tower Workers Strike, Saying Women Were Excluded From Hindu Group’s Visit

The tower was closed on Monday, after the workers’ union said female staff members had been asked to leave their stations for a visit from a group known as BAPS.

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Saudi Arabia and Yemen’s Houthis Edge Back to the Brink of War
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Saudi Arabia and Yemen’s Houthis Edge Back to the Brink of War

The Saudi authorities said dozens were injured in attacks by the Iran-backed militia and vowed to retaliate.

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AfD’s Far Right Win Puts New Pressure on Germany’s Leader Merz
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AfD’s Far Right Win Puts New Pressure on Germany’s Leader Merz

Antipathy to Chancellor Friedrich Merz was a reason the far right surged in a state election. Though he does not face a national election until 2029, his leadership is under increasing scrutiny.

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Australian Social Media Users Could Get Power to Switch Off Algorithms
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Australian Social Media Users Could Get Power to Switch Off Algorithms

Technology companies have been “running real-time, unregulated product testing on Australians” for too long, communications minister says.

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Russia Bombards Kyiv Soon After Witkoff, Kushner Leave
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Russia Bombards Kyiv Soon After Witkoff, Kushner Leave

Russia agreed not to bomb Ukraine’s capital during Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner’s visit there. The respite was short-lived.

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