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Testing the Waters

New York Times Apr 30, 2026

Iran has threatened to start charging a toll for passage through the Strait of Hormuz. Even if it never happens, the idea could unsettle global shipping.

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In France, Trump’s Triumphal Arch Draws Eye Rolls

New York Times Apr 30, 2026

The Arc de Triomphe in Paris, which the president vows to top in Washington, offers a lesson in the complicated history of monuments.

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U.S. Indictment Accuses Mexican Governor of Conspiring With Sinaloa Cartel

New York Times Apr 29, 2026

Prosecutors accused Rubén Rocha Moya, the governor of Sinaloa state, of a yearslong scheme to protect the powerful Sinaloa drug cartel in exchange for bribes and votes.

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Trump and Putin Call for a Brief Cease-Fire in Ukraine

New York Times Apr 29, 2026

Previous truces have broken down amid competing accusations of violations, and it is not clear that Ukraine will agree to Moscow’s terms.

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U.S. and Italy Honor Alliance to Curb Art Looting, Amid Broader Tensions

NYT Europe Apr 29, 2026

Standing near dozens of repatriated artifacts, officials from the countries celebrated efforts that have led to the return of thousands of artworks to Italy.

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Stabbing in Jewish Area in North London Treated as a Terrorist Incident, Police Say

New York Times Apr 29, 2026

Two men who were stabbed in Golders Green on Wednesday were in stable condition, the police said. One man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.

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The British public has taken a dim view of the king’s visit.

New York Times Apr 29, 2026

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U.S. Gas Prices Climb Further as Effects of Iran War Reverberate

New York Times Apr 29, 2026

Crude oil prices hit a fresh high since the start of the war in Iran, as energy supplies from the Middle East remain disrupted.

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Meta Charged With Failing to Keep Children Off Instagram and Facebook in Europe

New York Times Apr 29, 2026

European Union regulators said the company did not have effective controls to check a user’s self-declared date of birth, in violation of an online safety law.

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A Look Back at Charles’s U.S. Trips

New York Times Apr 29, 2026

From a barbecue at Camp David to a college football game, the British monarch has experienced many American traditions over decades of visiting the United States.

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Hockey Fans in Buffalo Finish ‘O Canada’ After Singer’s Mic Malfunctions

New York Times Apr 29, 2026

A crowd in Buffalo chimed in to sing the Canadian national anthem before an N.H.L. playoff game. That presented a contrast to ongoing U.S.-Canada tensions.

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Russia’s Victory Day Parade Will Be Missing Tanks and Other Heavy Military Armor

New York Times Apr 29, 2026

The absence of tanks and other heavy military vehicles on Red Square will highlight the heavy toll of the war in Ukraine.

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Men Accused in Fires Targeting Starmer Received Orders in Russian, Prosecutors Say

New York Times Apr 29, 2026

Two buildings and a car linked to Prime Minister Keir Starmer of Britain were set afire last year. The men on trial for it were recruited through a Russian-language Telegram account, a jury was told.

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Gallows Humor Provides Respite From Mideast Wars

New York Times Apr 29, 2026

Arab digital creators on social media are turning out edgy material to cope with the conflicts and bring levity to a pain that often feels too raw.

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Coast Guard Calls Off Search for Crew of Capsized Cargo Ship

New York Times Apr 29, 2026

The Mariana, a 145-foot vessel with six crew members, was found overturned after a typhoon, prompting an 11-day search which found no survivors.

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Epstein Obtained Objects From Islam’s Holiest Site for His Island ‘Mosque’

New York Times Apr 29, 2026

Jeffrey Epstein’s messages cast light on an unusual building on his private island and show how his connections helped him secure tapestries from Mecca for it.

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Trump’s Clash With Merz Shows It’s Hard to Stay Friends With the President

New York Times Apr 29, 2026

Throughout the war in Iran, Friedrich Merz, the German chancellor, did all he could to keep President Trump happy. This week, Mr. Merz appeared to lose patience.

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Almost All of Europe was Abnormally Hot in 2025, Report Finds

New York Times Apr 29, 2026

The continent, which is warming faster than the global average, saw wildfires, floods and a sub-Arctic heat wave, the European State of the Climate report said.

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Melania Trump, Queen Camilla and the Look of the Special Relationship

NYT Europe Apr 29, 2026

Parsing a state visit told in photo ops, and style.

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It’s Not Just War That’s Making the U.A.E. Leave OPEC

New York Times Apr 29, 2026

The United Arab Emirates’ decision to leave OPEC has rocked the region, underscoring how the country, at odds with Saudi Arabia, is increasingly charting its own course.

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Loss of Emirates Further Weakens OPEC’s Influence

New York Times Apr 29, 2026

The exit of the United Arab Emirates is the most significant in a series of departures from the oil cartel in recent years.

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