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Xi Is Poised to Press Trump on Arms Sales to Taiwan During China Summit

New York Times May 12, 2026

Beijing has called Taiwan the “core of China’s core interests.” Xi Jinping is likely to focus on getting President Trump to slow approval of more weapons for the self-governing island.

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Altar Boy Who Called Out Sexual Abuse in the Philippines Is Now a Lawyer for Victims

New York Times May 12, 2026

Michal Gatchalian dared to speak out against sexual abuse by a priest in the devoutly Catholic Philippines. He’s now a lawyer helping other victims.

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Shady Shipping

New York Times May 12, 2026

The murkiness in the Strait of Hormuz reveals a darker side of global shipping: Some vessels don’t want to be found.

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Is France’s Centrist Leader Trying to Weatherproof It From the Far Right?

New York Times May 12, 2026

President Emmanuel Macron has appointed a string of allies who will remain in critical state positions after next year’s presidential election, and who could thwart a far-right successor.

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Former Hostage Calls on All of Israel’s Government to Resign

New York Times May 12, 2026

Rom Braslavski, who said he had endured starvation, torture and sexual abuse during two-year captivity, demanded that members “take responsibility and get out of our lives.”

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Putin Said the War ‘Is Coming to a Close,’ but That’s Not All He Said

New York Times May 11, 2026

The Russian leader is walking a tightrope: acknowledging public discontent while offering no indication that he might give up on his demands.

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Former Top Zelensky Aide Is Accused in Corruption Inquiry

New York Times May 11, 2026

Ukrainian news outlets named the suspect as Andriy Yermak, who resigned last year amid a sweeping scandal.

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Israel Prepares to Prosecute First Suspects in Oct. 7 Attack Led by Hamas

New York Times May 11, 2026

Parliament passed a new law that paves the way for military trials for hundreds of Palestinians suspected of taking part in the 2023 attack that ignited the two-year war in Gaza.

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Cruise Ship Hit by Hantavirus Leaves Canary Islands and Sails Toward Netherlands

New York Times May 11, 2026

The last evacuees disembarked in the Canary Islands, and a smaller crew is now en route to Rotterdam, where the ship will be disinfected, officials said.

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Withernsea Decorators Bring Decades of Craftsmanship Home to the Local Community

PRLOG May 11, 2026

Father and Son Duo Darren and Marcus Garbutt Launch a New Painting & Decorating Business Rooted in Over 30 Years of Experience

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Trump Proposes Suspending Federal Gas Tax Until Prices Fall

New York Times May 11, 2026

Congress would have to agree to any suspension, and dropping federal taxes would not make up for the steep increase in prices since the war began.

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Iran War Live Updates: Long-Term Energy Crisis Looms as U.S. and Iran Remain in Standoff

New York Times May 11, 2026

Iran defended its demands for a peace deal and President Trump called them “garbage” and said the temporary truce was on “life support.” Oil prices rose and stocks were flat amid no signs of an end to the war.

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New York Times May 11, 2026

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Narges Mohammadi, Jailed Iranian Nobel Prize Winner Is Transferred to Tehran Hospital

New York Times May 11, 2026

Narges Mohammadi, a prominent human rights activist who has spent much of her adult life in and out of prison, will undergo treatment in Tehran after collapsing earlier this month, a foundation run by her family said.

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Starmer Says Defeat Hurt but Promises He’ll Fight to Stay On

New York Times May 11, 2026

Prime Minister Keir Starmer of Britain managed to quell an immediate mutiny in his Labour Party after last week’s election results. But for how long?

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European Union Hits Israeli Settlers With Sanctions

New York Times May 11, 2026

Israel criticized the European Union’s announcement that it will apply sanctions to Israeli settlers over violence against Palestinians.

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Iran defends its demands after Trump’s rejection.

New York Times May 11, 2026

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Where Are the Passengers of the Hantavirus-Hit Cruise Ship Now?

New York Times May 11, 2026

Nearly two dozen countries are repatriating citizens who were aboard the MV Hondius, where three passengers died in a hantavirus outbreak.

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Modi Urges Indians to Buy Less Gold and Skip Foreign Trips as Iran War Strains Economy

New York Times May 11, 2026

Under pressure from the economic fallout of the war in Iran and politically emboldened, Prime Minister Narendra Modi asks Indians to sacrifice.

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How Might a Leadership Challenge Against Keir Starmer Play Out?

New York Times May 11, 2026

Prime Minister Keir Starmer of Britain has pledged to stay in post. But if his opponents mounted a challenge, here’s what would happen.

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L-Tron Team Returns from Successful ESLETS Conference

PRLOG May 11, 2026

The L-Tron team has returned from a successful trip to the Empire State Law Enforcement Traffic Safety (ESLETS) Conference. The 2026 Conference was held in Saratoga Springs, NY from April 27th - 28th and was hosted by the New York State Police.

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