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Chadwick Boseman’s Hip-Hop Play, in Shakespeare’s House

NYT Europe Mar 5, 2026

The actor Chadwick Boseman was a playwright, too. At Shakespeare’s Globe in London, his “Deep Azure” is drawing attention to a lost talent inspired by the Bard.

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As Iran Widens Retaliatory Strikes, Europe Accelerates Response for Gulf Allies

New York Times Mar 5, 2026

Defense Minister Guido Crosetto said that Italy would provide “air defense systems, anti-drone and antimissile systems” as Iran widened its retaliatory strikes.

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Olivier Awards: ‘Paddington’ and ‘Into the Woods’ Lead Nominations

NYT Europe Mar 5, 2026

The two musicals secured 11 nominations each for Britain’s equivalent of the Tony Awards. Cate Blanchett, Bryan Cranston and Rachel Zegler are also among the nominees.

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Fueled by anxiety, exhausted Iranians cross the border into Turkey.

New York Times Mar 5, 2026

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Who Is Eyal Zamir, the Architect of Israel’s War Plans?

New York Times Mar 5, 2026

The Israeli general has long been focused on the threat from Iran and its proxies, and has called for a regional alliance against the country.

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Russia Returns to Venice Biennale, in Latest Sign of a Cultural Comeback

NYT Europe Mar 5, 2026

By hosting a pavilion again this year, Russia continues its efforts to shed its status as a cultural and sporting pariah.

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On the Ground in Beirut

New York Times Mar 5, 2026

Our Beirut bureau chief, Christina Goldbaum, reports on the escalating conflict between Israel and the Iran-backed armed group Hezbollah, as Israel’s military seizes areas of southern Lebanon and carries out bombings.

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NATO’s chief downplays the risks that the alliance will be drawn into the conflict.

New York Times Mar 5, 2026

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Fallout From Mideast Swirls Over the War in Ukraine

New York Times Mar 5, 2026

Three-way peace talks are on hold, and Kyiv fears that U.S. air defense systems it needs to counter Russia could be diverted to the Iran conflict.

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Australia’s Sydney Jewish Museum to Memorialize Bondi Beach Massacre

New York Times Mar 5, 2026

The country and its small Jewish community are still trying to process the mass shooting at Bondi Beach in December.

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After Gen-Z Revolution, Nepal Votes for a Fresh Slate of Leaders

New York Times Mar 5, 2026

A millennial rapper and former mayor is aiming to lead the country, six months after the old guard was ousted.

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Trump Says He Wants to Destroy Iran’s Navy. Here’s What to Know.

New York Times Mar 5, 2026

The United States has long considered Iranian naval ships a serious threat, even as the country’s nuclear and missile programs dominate discussions of its military capabilities.

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Iranian Kurdish Forces Say They May Enter Iran. Who Are the Kurds?

New York Times Mar 5, 2026

Spread across Iran, Iraq, Syria and Turkey, the ethnic group of 40 million has long sought, and fought for, greater autonomy.

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Iranian Drones Fall in Azerbaijan as Conflict Spreads Beyond Mideast

New York Times Mar 5, 2026

Azerbaijan threatened to retaliate, as the neighbors with a long history of tensions found themselves again at odds.

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Israel Says It Downed an Iranian Yak-130 Fighter Jet Over Tehran

New York Times Mar 5, 2026

Israel said one of its F-35 fighter jets, known as an Adir, had downed another crewed plane over Tehran, the Iranian capital. Iran did not immediately comment.

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Israel Closes Al Aqsa Mosque at Ramadan, Citing Wartime Safety Concerns

New York Times Mar 5, 2026

The temporary measure, during the holy Muslim fasting month, follows tensions as Jewish activists increasingly encroach on the contested religious site.

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Iran Calls Torpedoing of Ship by U.S. an ‘Atrocity’

New York Times Mar 5, 2026

Iran’s foreign minister accused the United States of committing an “atrocity at sea,” after a U.S. Navy submarine attacked an Iranian frigate in the Indian Ocean.

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Iran’s Friends Include China and Russia. But Where are They Now?

New York Times Mar 5, 2026

Iran maintains ties with a range of countries, including Turkey, India, Russia and China. Yet in this war, their support is mostly rhetoric.

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Trump Wants a Quick Victory in Iran. But the War May Be Costly.

New York Times Mar 5, 2026

The opening days of the conflict are challenging the idea that President Trump can project force abroad while safeguarding American lives and the economy.

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‘Theory of Flames’ Dives Down the Rabbit Hole of Paranoia

NYT Europe Mar 5, 2026

Michel van der Aa’s “Theory of Flames” originates from a question: “How can we relate to people if we don’t believe in the same reality?”

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South African President on Trump’s Oval Office ‘Ambush’ and ‘Racist’ Policies

New York Times Mar 5, 2026

In an interview with The New York Times, President Cyril Ramaphosa opened up about the role of middle powers, relations with Washington and apartheid.

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