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Fighting ‘Sacred’ War in Ukraine, North Korea and Russia Pledge to Deepen Ties

New York Times Apr 27, 2026

The two countries discussed long-term military cooperation, as they opened a memorial for North Korean troops killed in Russia’s war in Ukraine.

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How a Trump Event Shooting Unfolded

New York Times Apr 27, 2026

The gunman had written a “manifesto,” the president said, before trying to enter a dinner in Washington for the White House press corps.

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U.S. Military Strikes Another Boat in Eastern Pacific, Killing 3

New York Times Apr 27, 2026

The United States has carried out dozens of boat strikes since September against people the Trump administration accuses of smuggling drugs.

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The Rising Chinese Automaker Not Named BYD

New York Times Apr 27, 2026

Geely is challenging the giant BYD by adapting quickly to swings in demand and energy prices, seizing on interest in electric vehicles prompted by the war in Iran.

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Former Israeli Premiers Join in Bid to Oust Netanyahu in Elections

New York Times Apr 26, 2026

Naftali Bennett, a right-wing politician, and Yair Lapid, a centrist, will merge parties for a vote later this year.

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What to Know About U.S.-Iran Peace Talks

New York Times Apr 26, 2026

An Iranian negotiator returned to Pakistan on Sunday, despite the United States abruptly calling off a trip there by its two top negotiators.

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Shooting Prompts Discussions About King Charles III and Queen Camilla’s U.S. Visit

NYT Europe Apr 26, 2026

Buckingham Palace said it was assessing how the shooting could affect a state visit from King Charles III and Queen Camilla that is set to begin Monday.

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Israel and Hezbollah Trade Strikes in Lebanon, as Iran Talks Remain on Hold

New York Times Apr 26, 2026

Cease-fires in Lebanon and Iran are on shaky ground, with military attacks flaring and direct talks between Washington and Tehran to end their war stalled.

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Iran and U.S. Sink Into Awkward Limbo of ‘No War, No Peace’

New York Times Apr 26, 2026

Each side is betting they can last longer than the other, analysts say. But there are risks in a stalemate without a deal.

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What to Know About King Charles and Queen Camilla’s U.S. State Visit Hosted by Trump

New York Times Apr 26, 2026

The British royals are set to arrive on Monday for a visit hosted by President Trump, with a garden party, an address to Congress and a banquet on the schedule.

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U.S. Mint Buys Drug Cartel Gold and Sells It as ‘American’

New York Times Apr 26, 2026

As prices for the precious metal soar, the industry’s guardrails have broken down.

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40 Years After the Meltdown, War Layers Another Disaster on Chernobyl

New York Times Apr 26, 2026

Ideas have been floated for how the contaminated zone could bring economic benefits to Ukraine. But for the foreseeable future, it will be an army-controlled security belt.

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Islamabad Reopens After U.S.-Iran Talks Fail to Materialize

New York Times Apr 26, 2026

Officials had locked the city down, anticipating talks between U.S. and Iranian delegations. But they didn’t happen. “What did I close my business for?” one business owner asked.

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What Happened After The New York Times Found a Cartel Mine on a Colombian Military Base

New York Times Apr 26, 2026

Officers denied that an illegal, large-scale gold operation was underway within earshot of their posts. But we had seen it with our own eyes.

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Israel’s President, Putting Off Decision on Pardon for Netanyahu, Will Push for Plea Deal

New York Times Apr 26, 2026

President Isaac Herzog of Israel has decided not to issue a pardon to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in his corruption case at this time, and instead will seek mediation, officials say.

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How We Traced U.S. Government Gold to a Drug Cartel

New York Times Apr 26, 2026

Three reporters followed supply chains to reveal that the U.S. Mint buys gold that comes from foreign pawn shops and drug dealers, then claims it is from the United States.

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How Drug Cartel Gold Ends Up at the U.S. Mint

New York Times Apr 26, 2026

The U.S. Mint is legally required to sell only legal, domestic gold. Instead, it is the last link in a chain that launders foreign gold for an insatiable market. Our reporter Justin Scheck traced one such supply chain: from an illegal mine in Colombia all the way to the Mint’s facilities in West Point, N.Y.

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In Japan, the Fight Is on Against Unruly Tourists

New York Times Apr 26, 2026

Huge crowds of visitors during cherry blossom season have put a picturesque Japanese town on edge. Some residents are trying to take charge.

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40 Years Ago, a Nuclear Catastrophe at Chernobyl

New York Times Apr 26, 2026

Photographs from the first days of the Chernobyl disaster and of the aftermath years later show the response, the evacuation and the long-term consequences of the world’s worst nuclear accident.

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How Nieves González’s Painting of Lily Allen Made Her Famous

New York Times Apr 26, 2026

Nieves González, a 29-year-old painter, once worked in relative obscurity in Andalusia. Her picture of the British singer Lily Allen changed that.

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Big-Game Hunter From California Is Killed by Elephant in Gabon

New York Times Apr 26, 2026

Ernie Dosio, 75, of Lodi, Calif., was hunting a species of antelope in the dense forests of Gabon when his hunting party stumbled on a small herd of female elephants with calves.

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