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Why Young People in China Are Buying Feelings

New York Times Jul 13, 2026

Young people in China are increasingly anxious about the future and spending on feel-good experiences and products that provide “emotional value.” A companion hiker and cosplayer show what it’s like to be part of this booming consumer market.

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Venezuela’s Post-Quake Politics

New York Times Jul 12, 2026

People are openly and forcefully voicing their anger at the government for the first time in years.

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Live Updates: Cease-Fire Unraveling as U.S. and Iran Trade Strikes Again

New York Times Jul 12, 2026

A fresh round of attacks by the U.S. on Sunday was the latest volley in a familiar pattern of back-and-forth strikes fueled by disputes over the Strait of Hormuz.

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Here’s the latest.

New York Times Jul 12, 2026

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Lindsey Graham Championed Israel, Even as Wars Eroded American Support

New York Times Jul 12, 2026

The Republican senator from South Carolina had an intense interest in the Middle East, and was a staunch supporter of U.S. strikes on Iran.

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At World Cup Ticket Prices, Even Messi Can’t Fill a Stadium

New York Times Jul 12, 2026

The Argentine team and its superstar, Lionel Messi, have been among the biggest draws at the World Cup, but that was not enough to prevent vacant seats at its quarterfinal on Saturday.

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Inside Herat, Where a Taliban Campaign Targets a Cosmopolitan Outpost

New York Times Jul 12, 2026

Afghanistan’s leader has exerted full control over a city that once enjoyed looser social norms, even under Taliban rule.

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Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa, Ruler Who Transformed Qatar, Dies at 74

New York Times Jul 12, 2026

Under Sheikh Hamad, the tiny nation of Qatar developed immense natural gas wealth and cultivated influence far beyond its borders.

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Typhoon Bavi Hits China, Causing Evacuations, Floods and Flight Delays

New York Times Jul 12, 2026

Typhoon Bavi made landfall in China after killing 17 in the Philippines, skirting Japan and hitting Taiwan. At its largest, the storm was about the width of France.

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Here’s a look at the heavy strikes in recent days.

New York Times Jul 12, 2026

The attack

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How Trump Failed to Secure the Strait of Hormuz in His Iran Deal

New York Times Jul 12, 2026

President Trump signed an agreement that Iran said gave it control of the waterway — and global energy supplies. Now, Iran’s military is violently asserting authority.

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Residents of Spanish Towns Caught in Fierce Blazes Recount Harrowing Escapes

New York Times Jul 12, 2026

Many say communication was chaotic and even nonexistent as flames tore through the area, taking 12 lives in one of the deadliest wildfires on record in Spain.

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Zelensky Announces Leadership Shuffle as War Turns in Ukraine’s Favor

New York Times Jul 12, 2026

President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine’s prime minister, Yuliia Svyrydenko, would step down amid a broader shake-up in Ukraine’s senior leadership.

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U.K. Police Make New Arrest in Killing of Ex-Lawmaker

New York Times Jul 12, 2026

A 28-year-old man was detained on Saturday in connection with the death of Ann Widdecombe, a former Parliament member, the police said. Another man arrested on Friday was later released.

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How Putin Turned Japan Into a Den of Spies

New York Times Jul 12, 2026

Operating out of a Tokyo high-rise, a military intelligence unit finds the high-tech equipment that Russia needs to wage war.

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Hard-Liners in Iran Want to Keep Fighting America

New York Times Jul 12, 2026

With much of their leadership killed in the war, Iran’s conservatives have sought to fill the void and intensify the fight against the United States.

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Trump Sought an Iran War Exit. Putin Pushed On in Ukraine. Now Both Are Stuck.

New York Times Jul 12, 2026

The Iran and Ukraine wars underline the common limits of military force in achieving political ends, but also the differences between a dug-in Russian president and a vacillating American one.

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Oil Prices Set for More Volatility After Latest Iranian Attack in Strait of Hormuz

New York Times Jul 12, 2026

Crude oil prices jumped above prewar levels this week, demonstrating Iran’s capacity to move energy prices by projecting power in the Strait of Hormuz.

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Here’s the latest.

New York Times Jul 12, 2026

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As India Erases Its Colonial Past, Delhi’s Elite Feel Targeted

New York Times Jul 12, 2026

India’s government wants to shut down Delhi’s Gymkhana Club, which the prime minister calls a vestige of colonialism. Some members suspect a different motive.

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Toronto Police Search For Active Shooter After 2 Killed at Street Festival

New York Times Jul 12, 2026

The shooting disrupted a weekend Latino celebration where hundreds had gathered on Saturday evening.

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