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Astronomers Find an Atmosphere on a Nearby Earthlike Planet

New York Times Jul 16, 2026

It’s the first potentially habitable world known to host an atmosphere, making it a lead contender in the search for life beyond our solar system.

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Orphanage Fire Kills Eleven in Algeria

New York Times Jul 16, 2026

The fire on Thursday morning at an orphanage near the nation’s capital killed 11 people, including children, and injured a dozen, the authorities said.

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What to Know About Mykhailo Fedorov, Ukraine’s Ousted Defense Minister

New York Times Jul 16, 2026

Mr. Fedorov became the youthful face of Ukraine’s successful drone warfare program. The move to replace him has prompted street protests.

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Israeli Government Pushes Through Divisive Laws Before Election

New York Times Jul 16, 2026

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu backed a series of laws undermining legal oversight of the government, benefiting allied media outlets and aiming to shore up ultra-Orthodox political support.

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Maps Show Where Wildfire Smoke Will Darken Skies on Thursday

NYT USA Jul 16, 2026

Air quality in several cities reached hazardous levels on Thursday morning as smoke was expected to move across North America.

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Wildfires Continue in Ontario as Officials Brace for More Evacuations

NYT USA Jul 16, 2026

Ontario’s minister for emergency preparedness has asked the federal government for help, including potentially deploying Canadian soldiers to the affected regions.

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Highway Executive Given 12-Year Sentence Over Deadly Bridge Collapse in Italy

New York Times Jul 16, 2026

Giovanni Castellucci oversaw a company that managed the Morandi Bridge in Genoa when it fell down in 2018, killing 43 people.

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German Man Accused of Drugging and Filming the Rape of 14 Women

New York Times Jul 16, 2026

The case has drawn comparisons to the Pelicot trial in France, which started a discussion across Europe about sexual assault and consent.

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How the NYT Reported on Khamenei’s Funeral in Iran

New York Times Jul 16, 2026

Our correspondent talked about the challenges of covering major news while under surveillance and filing his work without reliable internet access.

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Ukraine’s Ousted Defense Minister Attacks the Military’s Old Guard

New York Times Jul 16, 2026

Mykhailo Fedorov defended his efforts to modernize the Ukrainian armed forces as thousands of people protested his dismissal.

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Why Netflix’s ‘The Polygamist’ Has Viewers Outside South Africa Talking

New York Times Jul 16, 2026

The hit Netflix show follows the life of a wealthy married couple in South Africa as they deal with the pressures of infidelity and appearances.

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Google Ordered to Give A.I. Rivals More Access on Android Smartphones

NYT Europe Jul 16, 2026

The decision by European Union regulators is a response to fears that Google will use its vast Android user base to gain an edge in A.I.

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Pakistan, a mediator in the war, struggles to make itself heard.

New York Times Jul 16, 2026

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U.K. Nationalizes British Steel, Its Last Major Steel Mill

NYT Europe Jul 16, 2026

The government first intervened in British Steel last year to prevent its then-owner, the Chinese company Jingye Group, from shutting it down. No private sector buyers came forward.

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The Quest for ‘Technological Sovereignty’ in Europe (and Why It’s So Hard)

New York Times Jul 16, 2026

France and Germany want to quit relying on America and China for key technology like artificial intelligence, but they’re having to choose where to do it.

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In Iran war, Trump Risks Another American ‘Forever War’

New York Times Jul 16, 2026

President Trump, who promised to “end wars,” not start them, may have fallen into a familiar presidential trap.

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Hong Kong Police Raid Independent Bookstores and Arrest 5 People

New York Times Jul 16, 2026

Other booksellers have been detained in recent months as part of a broad national security crackdown.

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Global Opinion Shifts Toward Favoring China Over the U.S., Poll Finds

New York Times Jul 16, 2026

An annual survey from the Pew Research Center found that more countries felt positively about China than America.

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The Race for A.I. Data Centers Arrives in India

New York Times Jul 16, 2026

India is developing new data centers to secure a foothold in the global A.I. race. Our South Asia bureau chief, Mujib Mashal, discusses how a new Google campus’s potential use of the region’s already strained energy and water resources is creating anxiety among local residents.

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Sam Neill’s Cause of Death Was Pneumonia, Actor’s Agent Confirms

New York Times Jul 16, 2026

The beloved New Zealand actor best known for his turn in “Jurassic Park” had “fought and beaten” lymphoma before he fell ill, according to a statement.

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India Is Moving Fast to Build A.I. Data Centers. A Coastal City May Pay the Price.

New York Times Jul 16, 2026

With India lagging in the technology, officials are embracing giant data centers. But critics say the megaprojects will use up energy and water, without providing long-term jobs.

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