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China Moves the Price of Oil, Even When It Buys Less

New York Times Jun 15, 2026

China is the world’s largest purchaser of oil. But three months after the war with Iran began, it cut its imports, cushioning the global market.

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After Russia Attacks Kyiv With Missiles and Drones, Historic Orthodox Cathedral Burns

New York Times Jun 15, 2026

A bishop reported that many holy items had been recovered from the church, at the site of the Perchersk monastery, a revered place for the Ukrainian and Russian Orthodox faiths.

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What to Know About Planned Social Media Bans in Australia, the U.K. and Beyond

New York Times Jun 15, 2026

Britain said it would ban social media access for children under 16 starting in 2027, joining several other countries introducing similar measures.

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World leaders welcome news that the Strait of Hormuz could soon reopen.

New York Times Jun 15, 2026

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How Quebec Left the Church and Became the World Leader in Assisted Dying

New York Times Jun 15, 2026

A society once strongly Roman Catholic has rejected the church’s prohibition on euthanasia, with many instead viewing control over one’s death as an individual right.

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Inside Colombia’s Never-Ending Drug War

New York Times Jun 15, 2026

Ten years after a landmark peace deal, armed groups are wreaking deadly violence, blending jungle combat with new drone warfare.

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Iran War Live Updates: U.S. and Iran Reach Cease-Fire Agreement

New York Times Jun 15, 2026

The deal was expected to halt fighting for 60 days, open the Strait of Hormuz and lift the U.S. naval blockade on Iranian ports. But it would leave the thorniest nuclear issues for another day.

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World leaders welcome news the Strait of Hormuz could soon reopen.

New York Times Jun 15, 2026

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New York Times Jun 15, 2026

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U.S. and Iran Reach Agreement to Reopen Strait and Begin Nuclear Talks

New York Times Jun 15, 2026

The accord halts hostilities in the war that began in February but leaves unresolved the critical issue of Iran’s nuclear program.

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Trump Claims Strait Will Be ‘Permanently Toll-Free’ Under Agreement With Iran

New York Times Jun 15, 2026

In a call to The New York Times, President Trump praised Russia’s and China’s leaders and described Israel’s prime minister as “a very difficult guy.”

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Singer Oliver Tree Is Said to Have Died in Collision of Helicopters in Brazil

New York Times Jun 15, 2026

The two helicopters crashed in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday, killing at least six people, the authorities said.

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Japan Is Running Out of Royals. Are More Men the Answer?

New York Times Jun 15, 2026

Japan’s legislature is drafting a plan to allow the imperial family to adopt distant male relatives. But some in Japan would prefer a female emperor.

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In Israel, Broad Discontent Even Before Deal’s Details Are Known

New York Times Jun 14, 2026

Israelis across the political spectrum have said the agreement appears to leave fundamental security threats posed by Iran unaddressed.

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War and the World Cup

New York Times Jun 14, 2026

The Iranian government has always used the national team to project soft power. That puts players and fans who oppose the regime in a tough spot.

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Jean Ziegler, Swiss Gadfly Who Provoked His Countrymen, Dies at 92

NYT Europe Jun 14, 2026

In a nation that sees itself as a tranquil oasis of prosperity and business virtue, he drew death threats for pointing out a dark underside.

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Deadlocked Wars: How Major Powers Misread the Regions They Attacked

New York Times Jun 14, 2026

Russia and the United States projected their own centralized views onto Ukraine and Iran, analysts said. As a result, the smaller countries trapped larger ones in a costly confrontation.

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Israel Strikes Beirut Outskirts as Fighting With Hezbollah Escalates

New York Times Jun 14, 2026

The attacks complicated an already delicate moment as President Trump and Iran appeared to be edging toward finalizing a framework peace agreement.

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The Secrets of a Soccer-Turf Master

New York Times Jun 14, 2026

John Sorochan, a turf scientist at the University of Tennessee, has led the yearslong, multimillion-dollar effort to develop perfect playing fields for the 2026 World Cup.

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Curaçao Is the Smallest Country Ever to Reach the World Cup

New York Times Jun 14, 2026

Competing for the first time, Curaçao is brimming with joy. Most of the Caribbean nation’s team was born and raised in the Netherlands, but residents say the players represent them.

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Switzerland Rejects Measure to Cap Its Population at 10 Million

New York Times Jun 14, 2026

The referendum was about limiting migration after the number of residents rose by more than a quarter since 2000, but it was framed around affordability and sustainability.

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