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Inside the Plague Research Labs at the Heart of a Russian Mystery

New York Times Oct 15, 2026

A Russian researcher, who died from an unknown illness, worked at a remote anti-plague facility. Few foreigners have visited these labs, which dot the former Soviet states, and are shrouded in secrecy.

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Nazi-Looted Kandinsky Painting Sells for $42 Million at Auction

New York Times Oct 15, 2026

“The Colorful Life,” a 1907 work by the Russian painter Wassily Kandinsky, had been returned to the original owners’ heirs in 2023.

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While Pope Leo Recovers From Lung Surgery, the Vatican Runs on Autopilot

New York Times Oct 15, 2026

The Vatican bureaucracy has been fine-tuned over hundreds of years to function smoothly even when the pope cannot.

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Chinese Carmakers, Once a Sideshow, Take Center Stage at Paris Motor Show

NYT Europe Oct 15, 2026

At this week’s Paris Motor Show, there are no signs the influx of low-cost Chinese vehicles will slow despite European Union efforts.

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The Race to Defend Kyiv Against Terrifying New Jet-Powered Drones

New York Times Oct 15, 2026

Ukrainian engineers are rushing to perfect A.I.-guided, jet-driven interceptors. Their goal: to stop a fast Russian threat in the latest round of a deadly tech duel.

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Hiking the Polish-Czech Friendship Trail, Where Cold War Dissidents Once Met

NYT Europe Oct 15, 2026

A writer walks the Polish-Czech Friendship Trail, where during the Cold War, dissidents from the two countries met to discuss their efforts against Communism.

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North Korea and China Open Their Biggest Border Bridge

New York Times Oct 15, 2026

The long-delayed opening of the New Yalu River Bridge comes as the two countries expand trade despite international sanctions imposed on North Korea.

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Japan Protests Russia’s Detention of Journalist Accused of Spying

New York Times Oct 15, 2026

Tokyo summoned Russia’s ambassador after a Japanese reporter was arrested in Russia’s far east and accused of collecting military intelligence.

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Angry Youth in Aging Europe

New York Times Oct 15, 2026

A bitter generational battle over resources is boiling over as economic growth on the continent stalls.

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Russell Brand Trial: Prosecution Outlines the Accusations

NYT Europe Oct 15, 2026

The prosecution said that Mr. Brand saw women as “simply a means to an end” during the time when crimes were said to have taken place. Mr. Brand said he was “hopeful” about the trial.

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While Leo Recovers From Lung Surgery, the Church Runs on Autopilot

New York Times Oct 15, 2026

The Vatican bureaucracy has been fine-tuned over hundreds of years to function smoothly even when the pope cannot.

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Why Does Saudi Arabia Struggle to Stop Houthi Attacks?

New York Times Oct 15, 2026

The Saudi military has expensive equipment, but the missiles and drones used by the Yemeni militia are difficult to detect and stop.

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Home of London’s Oldest Restaurant, Rules, is Given to National Trust

New York Times Oct 15, 2026

The restaurant Rules is an institution. Now the National Trust, which preserves Britain’s heritage, plans to safeguard the landmark.

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OpenAI Engineer, Who Is Charged With Planting Bug, Advised Saudis

New York Times Oct 15, 2026

The employee, now fired, had said he advised government agencies in Saudi Arabia. He was also listed as a partner at a venture firm with a Saudi prince.

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Mexico Bans Violent Content on Social Media for Children

New York Times Oct 15, 2026

Joining a global movement, President Claudia Sheinbaum signed a decree requiring the removal of a range of material for people under 18 and held out the prospect of tougher measures.

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Ukraine’s Exposure Grows as Satellite Use Is Restricted and Russia Escalates

New York Times Oct 14, 2026

A huge attack cut power to 600,000 people in Kyiv, and a Pentagon-funded satellite internet program appeared to be curbed without warning.

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Brazil’s President Lula Accuses Meta of Helping His Right-Wing Opponent

New York Times Oct 14, 2026

With a narrow presidential election looming, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and his allies claim Meta is trying to give his right-wing rival an advantage.

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Why Trump Made a Diesel Deal With Putin

New York Times Oct 14, 2026

Our national security and White House correspondent David E. Sanger breaks down why President Donald Trump struck a deal with President Vladimir V. Putin to import Russian diesel fuel in the coming months, despite having signed recent congressional legislation tightening energy sanctions on Russia.

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Sally Rooney Withdraws Her Books From UK Over Her Support of Palestine Action

New York Times Oct 14, 2026

Ms. Rooney and her publisher said that she could no longer receive royalties from British sales because she pledged to donate book revenues to Palestine Action, which is banned in Britain.

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Why Trump’s Russian Diesel Deal Is Unlikely to Lower Fuel Costs

NYT Europe Oct 14, 2026

President Trump’s deal with Russia will probably not lower diesel prices that have soared because of his war with Iran and Ukrainian attacks on Russian refineries.

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Josh O’Connor's a Knockout in ‘Golden Boy,’ Plus Cate Blanchett and More

NYT Europe Oct 14, 2026

Tilda Swinton (in “Man to Man”) and Billy Crudup and Gillian Anderson (in “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?”) are among the titans making a meal of London.

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