Keir Starmer Talks Trump, Russia-Ukraine War and the Fragile Europe-US Alliance
Prime Minister Keir Starmer in Barrow-in-Furness, England, on Thursday.
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How Scammers Launder Money and Get Away With It
Huione is a constellation of affiliates. The headquarters of one of its companies, Huione Pay, is in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
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Migrants Deported to Panama by Trump Find Themselves Stranded and in Limbo
Azada Rahimi, an Afghan migrant deported by the United States government, in a shelter in Panama City.
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Turkey Ousts and Jails Istanbul Mayor, Who Was Expected to Run for President
Ekrem Imamoglu, the mayor of Istanbul, in 2024. A Turkish court has ordered that Mr. Imamoglu be jailed on accusations of corruption pending a trial.
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U.K. Launches Investigation into Heathrow Airport Blackout
More than 250,000 passengers passed through Heathrow Airport on Saturday, which reopened a day after a fire at an electrical substation, above.
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A U.S. Investor Helped Build Russia’s Economy. He Was Jailed on Bogus Charges.
Michael Calvey leaving a sentencing hearing in Moscow in 2021. Perhaps no Western businessman pushed foreign investment in Russia more than Mr. Calvey.
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Taiwan President Takes Tougher Stance Toward China
President Lai Ching-te of Taiwan visiting Songshan airbase in Taipei on Friday.
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Takeaways From Our Money Laundering Investigation
The Huione Pay headquarters in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, in March. Some of the company’s affiliates have created the architecture needed to launder money.
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Four Takeaways From Keir Starmer’s Conversations With The New York Times
Prime Minister Keir Starmer speaking with naval officers at a submarine shipyard in Barrow-in-Furness, England on Thursday. Of strengthening British and European defense, he said, “I feel very strongly that the moment for talking is over and the moment for action is now.”
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Russian Drone Attack Kills 3 in Kyiv Ahead of Cease-Fire Talks
A damaged residential building after a drone attack in Kyiv, Ukraine, on Sunday.
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At Least 4 Die After Nearly 30 Wildfires Erupt in South Korea
Helicopters battling a fire in Euiseong, South Korea, on Saturday.
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Trump’s Attempts to Resolve Global Conflicts Quickly Face Diplomatic Reality
In his speech to a joint session of Congress earlier this month, the president boasted that “a lot of things are happening in the Middle East.” Of the conflict in Ukraine, he declared his impatience.
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Pakistan Is Trying to Integrate the ‘Most Dangerous Place’ on Earth. It’s Failing.
Inspecting a house that was set ablaze in November in the Kurram district, near the Afghan border in Pakistan.
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Monday Briefing: U.S.-Ukraine Talks
Firefighters in Sloviansk, eastern Ukraine, on Wednesday after a Russian drone strike.
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The Foreman-Ali Rumble That Changed Their Careers, and Congo
Muhammad Ali knocking George Foreman down in the eighth round of the fight.
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Mark Carney Calls Snap Elections in Canada Amid Trump Threats
Prime Minister Mark Carney of Canada speaking on Sunday in Ottawa, where he called for federal elections next month.
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Israeli Cabinet Moves to Fire Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara
Gali Baharav-Miara, Israel’s attorney general, shown last year. Her position is one of the few checks on executive power in Israel.
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How Trump Insists on Thanks From Zelensky and Other Foreign Leaders
The starkest example of President Trump’s insistence on a thank-you came during his meeting at the White House with President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine last month.
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As Israel Expands Offensive, Death Toll in Gaza Passes 50,000, Health Ministry Says
A camp for displaced Palestinians in Gaza City on Friday. The Israeli military said that it had carried out airstrikes against Hamas targets and infrastructure over the weekend.
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Russia and Ukraine to Hold U.S.-Mediated Talks in Riyadh: What to Know
A building in Sloviansk, eastern Ukraine, on Wednesday after a Russian drone strike.
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Pope Francis Makes Public Appearance in Rome
Pope Francis in Rome on Sunday, during his first public appearance since being admitted to a hospital in mid-February.
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‘So Eager to Get Back’: Travelers Pour Into a Reopened Heathrow
Heathrow Terminal 4 was abuzz with activity on Saturday, a day after a fire at a nearby electrical substation halted all flights at the airport.
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A Montana Senator Seeks to Be Trump’s Voice in Beijing
Senator Steve Daines and Vice Premier He Lifeng of China, in Beijing on Saturday. Mr. Daines hopes to serve as an intermediary between the Trump administration and Beijing.
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Rockets Fired From Lebanon Prompt Israeli Strikes
Smoke rising above a village in southern Lebanon on Saturday.
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Spring Awakening
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The Carney Doctrine on Trump: Demand Respect, Be Patient, Diversify
Prime Minister Mark Carney stopped in Iqaluit earlier this week after visiting France and Britain.
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E.P.A. Investigations of Severe Pollution Look Increasingly at Risk
The Shell chemical plant and oil refinery in Norco, La., subject to a federal pollution investigation.
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Canada’s Small Businesses Face a ‘Double Hit’ in the Trade War With U.S.
“We are potentially staring down a double hit which no company can sustain,” said James Maitland, chief executive of Dainty Foods, a company in Windsor, Ontario, that sells rice products.
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South Korea Protests Swell as Court Weighs President Yoon’s Fate
Demonstrators supporting the impeachment of Mr. Yoon gathered near the Constitutional Court in Seoul on Saturday.
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Travel Disruptions Linger as Flights Resume at London’s Heathrow
Heathrow Airport on Saturday, a day after a fire at an electrical substation halted operations for most of Friday.
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The Sniper’s Nest
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In Turkey, Critics of Erdogan See Democracy Eroding After Istanbul Mayor’s Detention
University students protesting the arrest of Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu in Istanbul on Thursday.
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Tate Brothers, Trailed by Human-Trafficking Charges, Are Returning to Romania
Andrew Tate, center, and Tristan Tate, second from left, arriving in Florida last month.
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Stranded by Heathrow Closure, Some Travelers Got Creative. Others Just Gave Up.
Thousands of travelers found themselves stranded on Friday, after a fire at an energy substation near Heathrow Airport caused a power outage that forced the cancellation of hundreds of flights.
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What Caused the Fire That Shut Down Heathrow Airport?
Firefighters douse flames at an electrical substation supplying power to Heathrow Airport in London on Friday.
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Why Shoppers Abroad Are Boycotting U.S. Goods
Some Danish grocery stores added stars to the price tags of European goods to help customers identify local products.
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For Trump and Netanyahu, Similar Strategies With Similar Goals
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel and President Trump are both trying to neuter the judiciary, dismantle an oversight system and discredit national security professionals.
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UK Counterterrorism Police Investigating Fire Near Heathrow
Terminal 5 at London Heathrow on Friday. There seemed to be no certainty that the inconvenience for travelers caused by the airport’s closing would end quickly.
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South Korean Court Blocks K-pop Band NewJeans From Going It Alone
The K-pop girl band NewJeans has been locked in a dispute with its record label, Ador.
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Russian Energy Sites Burn as Kyiv and Moscow Trade Blame
A Ukrainian utility worker and a soldier assessed damage from Russian airstrikes on the outskirts of Sloviansk, Ukraine, on Wednesday.
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Heathrow Closure: What Are Your Rights If Your Flight Is Delayed or Canceled?
A traveler with luggage at Heathrow’s Terminal 4 on Friday.
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U.S. Says Decision to Turn Back French Scientist Had Nothing to Do With Trump
The Los Alamos National Laboratory in New Mexico. A French scientist had information from the lab on an electronic device, a spokeswoman said.
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Israel Tries to Pressure Hamas to Free More Hostages
Displaced Palestinians in Gaza City with their belongings after the Israeli military issued warnings to evacuate their homes on Thursday.
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What Happens When a Hub Like Heathrow Shuts Down
When Heathrow Airport shut down early Friday, 120 flights were already on their way there. Some were able to land at nearby airports, like London’s Gatwick, above.
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Germany, ‘Orphaned’ by U.S., Shakes Off the Shock and Stirs to Action
On Tuesday, German lawmakers voted to loosen the country’s debt rules so that it could begin revamping its economy and rebuilding its military.
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American Travel Anxiety Grows for Those Headed Abroad
Some Americans with plans to visit countries like Germany, France, Canada and Mexico are concerned about how they will be received in those places. Above, passengers at the check-in area of BER international airport in Germany.
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Greenland Races Into New Era Without Losing Grip on Inuit Traditions
Like many Greenlanders, Hans Sandgreen is an avid ice fisherman. Here, he’s pulling his catch from an icy fjord near Ilulissat, Greenland.
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Heathrow Airport Closure Wreaks Havoc on Travelers Worldwide
A departure board on Friday at Singapore Changi Airport showed the wide-reaching effect of Heathrow’s closing.
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Firefighters Tackle Substation Fire That Cut Power at Heathrow Airport
Fire crews on the scene of a fire at an electrical substation in Hayes on Friday. The substation supplies power to Heathrow Airport.
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Friday Briefing
Palestinians fled northern Gaza after the Israeli military issued warnings to evacuate homes.
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Sudan’s Army Retakes the Presidential Palace in Khartoum
From a deserted luxury apartment, Sgt. Maj. Ismail Hassan, the commander of a sniper unit in the Sudanese army, observed Rapid Support Forces positions on the other side of the Blue Nile near the Presidential Palace, last week.
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One Doctor’s Quest for the Truth About Convicted Killer Lucy Letby
Dr. Shoo Lee in London in February, announcing the findings from the expert independent review into the Lucy Letby case. “In summary, ladies and gentlemen, we did not find any murders,” he told the news conference.
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Pope Francis Will Be Discharged From the Hospital on Sunday, Doctors Say
Sudan’s Military Sweeps Across Capital, Hoping to Turn the War
Private Island Comes on the Market in Italy
Flights Resume at Heathrow After Substation Fire Shut Down Airport