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Many Feared Trapped Under Earthquake Rubble in Philippines

New York Times Jun 9, 2026

Families hope to recover their loved ones after the most powerful earthquake in 50 years to hit the Philippines.

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D4RLYL, a Robot Magician, Is Denied Membership in The Magic Circle

New York Times Jun 9, 2026

No, according to The Magic Circle, a British society that rejected a robot named D4RYL from its ranks. “Wonder is emotional, not just mechanical,” its president said.

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6 Countries Announce Sanctions Targeting Israeli Settler Networks

New York Times Jun 9, 2026

The measures aim to “disrupt the flows of finance” supporting attacks on Palestinians in the West Bank, said the British government, which coordinated them with France and other nations.

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Crew Is Rescued After U.S. Helicopter Goes Down Near Strait of Hormuz

New York Times Jun 9, 2026

It was not immediately clear what led to the incident, which came at a time when the cease-fire in the war has grown tenuous.

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Billionaires’ Billions Are Increasing Faster Than Ever

New York Times Jun 9, 2026

Elon Musk’s potential new status as a trillionaire demonstrates in real time why there has been such a rapid rise in the concentration of wealth at the top.

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Germany Drops Plan to Build Warplane With Allies, Hindering Push to Rearm

New York Times Jun 9, 2026

Berlin pulled out of the Future Combat Air System, a project with Spain and France that had been seen as central to European efforts to face down Russia and reduce reliance on the United States.

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Drones Stray Into Neighboring Countries as Russia and Ukraine Battle

New York Times Jun 9, 2026

Drones launched by both Russia and Ukraine are veering off course, menacing countries that are not at war and driving their citizens to seek shelter.

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The Ex-Mayor of Arcadia, Her Boyfriend and the Chinese Government

New York Times Jun 9, 2026

Eileen Wang pleaded guilty to acting as a foreign agent. But what could Beijing want from the mayor of a small California city known as the “Chinese Beverly Hills”?

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Israel Strikes Lebanese City of Tyre as U.S.-Brokered Truce Falters

New York Times Jun 9, 2026

The bombardment followed Israeli evacuation warning for the entire city, a day after Iran threatened to attack Israel again if it kept up its offensive against Hezbollah in Lebanon.

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Hoyle Schweitzer, Who Brought Windsurfing to the Masses, Dies at 93

NYT Europe Jun 9, 2026

With his friend Jim Drake, he built the Windsurfer, a sailboard that was cheaper and more portable than most sailboats. It became a global phenomenon.

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One of Pope Leo’s Best Friends Works in Spain. They Talk About Cars.

New York Times Jun 9, 2026

Pope Leo and Armando Jesús Lovera have known each other for decades. They have watched World Cup games together, gone on road trips and once searched for a teddy bear for Mr. Lovera’s future wife.

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Infantino’s Yearslong Effort to Woo Trump for the World Cup

New York Times Jun 9, 2026

Gianni Infantino, the FIFA president, has unabashedly courted the president’s favor. Soccer officials privately ask, who really benefits?

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Netanyahu’s Bow to Trump’s Iran Pressure Spurs New Criticism

New York Times Jun 9, 2026

Opponents attacked Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for halting strikes against Iran after a call with President Trump, saying that he was letting the United States make Israel’s decisions.

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Somali Referee Says His World Cup Dream Is Dashed After U.S. Denies Entry

New York Times Jun 9, 2026

“I had the right papers and everything,” Omar Abdulkadir Artan said in his first interview since he was turned back. He would have been the first Somali to referee a game in the tournament.

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A Challenge in the U.S.-Iran Talks: Both Sides Demand Victory

New York Times Jun 9, 2026

Washington and Tehran would need to defend any potential deal as a win for their side. And each has a leader whose approach to talks is vexing mediators.

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I.C.C. Prosecutor Karim Khan Suspended Over Sexual Harassment Claims

New York Times Jun 9, 2026

Karim Khan, the chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, faced an accusation of sexual harassment.

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The Roar of ‘Cease-Fire’ in a Once-Thriving City

New York Times Jun 9, 2026

The city of Nabatieh once spoke to the changing fortunes of Lebanon. Now, amid unending war, it speaks to the country’s worst fears.

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5 Great North American Biking Cities

NYT USA Jun 9, 2026

Safe, scenic pedaling opportunities abound in cities like Seattle, Montreal and Atlanta. Here are routes that will take you past waterways, through parks and along protected urban lanes.

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The Victoria and Albert Museum Gets Nostalgic for Britain’s Lost Music Venues

NYT Europe Jun 9, 2026

A new exhibition charts the cyclical forces destroying nightlife spots, even as independent spaces fight developers, complaining neighbors and shifting social habits.

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Why a U.K. By-Election in Makerfield Could Topple Prime Minister Keir Starmer

New York Times Jun 9, 2026

Andy Burnham, the mayor of Greater Manchester, is running for a seat in Parliament. It’s a vital step in a campaign to oust his party colleague Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

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Kim Jong-un’s Triumph

New York Times Jun 9, 2026

He leveraged the war in Ukraine to become North Korea’s most powerful leader to date.

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