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Semyon Gluzman, 79, Dies; Doctor Dared to Criticize Soviet Psychiatry

New York Times Apr 25, 2026

He was imprisoned for calling attention to the practice of declaring dissidents mentally ill. He later led efforts to confront his field’s dark past.

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Indigenous Speakers Are Booed During Commemorations of Australia’s War Dead

New York Times Apr 25, 2026

Dawn services for Anzac Day were disrupted in three cities. The hecklers seemed to be targeting a widespread Aboriginal custom meant to acknowledge the land’s original inhabitants.

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Lionel Rosenblatt Dies at 82; Led Daring Rescue of Vietnamese Refugees

New York Times Apr 25, 2026

In an unsanctioned mission, the Foreign Service officer helped evacuate about 200 South Vietnamese citizens from Saigon days before the city fell in 1975.

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The Challenges Facing Canada as It Inches Toward Trade Talks

New York Times Apr 25, 2026

An international trade economist in Washington warns that negotiations will take place in an “incredibly difficult” environment.

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Iran War Live Updates: Witkoff and Kushner to Travel to Pakistan for Talks on Iran

New York Times Apr 25, 2026

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A New Idea to Save the AMOC? Dam the Bering Strait.

New York Times Apr 25, 2026

Blocking the narrow waterway between Russia and Alaska could help stabilize a vulnerable system of ocean currents, scientists found in a study.

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Europe Prepares for a Longer War in Ukraine, With No Strategy to End It

New York Times Apr 25, 2026

With American dealmakers wrapped up with Iran, neither Russia nor Ukraine has a clear path to victory — or toward a negotiated peace.

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Lebanese Ask, ‘What Cease-Fire?’ as Violence Simmers in the South

New York Times Apr 25, 2026

The fragile truce in Lebanon was extended after talks in Washington this week but has since come under threat as both Israel and Hezbollah have traded attacks.

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High Lights

New York Times Apr 25, 2026

Our lives are governed by wondrous phenomena that we don’t often stop to consider.

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The Elite ‘Doctors’ Who Care for Mount Everest

New York Times Apr 25, 2026

Glacial ice has sealed the gateway to Everest’s summit, keeping hundreds of climbers from reaching the top. “Icefall doctors” are on the case.

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The 85-Year-Old Widow Snagged by Trump’s Immigration Crackdown

New York Times Apr 25, 2026

In her first interview since being deported, Marie-Thérèse Ross-Mahé, the French widow of a former G.I., recounted her experience in ICE detention.

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Trump Seeks to Abolish Iran’s Atomic Stockpile, a Problem He Helped Create

New York Times Apr 25, 2026

President Trump withdrew from the Obama-era nuclear accord in 2018, saying it was the worst deal ever. But Iran responded with an enrichment spree that haunts the negotiations to this day.

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Under Trump, Green Card Seekers Face New Scrutiny for Views on Israel

New York Times Apr 25, 2026

In guidance to immigration officers, the administration describes participating in pro-Palestinian protests and criticizing Israel as “overwhelmingly negative” factors.

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Queen Elizabeth II’s Off-Duty Wardrobe Goes on View at Buckingham Palace

NYT Europe Apr 25, 2026

A new exhibition takes a closer look at Queen Elizabeth II’s wardrobe of boots, barn coats, head scarves and tartan skirts.

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Raqqa Showcases Syria’s Tumultuous Past

New York Times Apr 25, 2026

The city on the Euphrates, once a cradle of civilization, suffered under a succession of recent rulers. Our visit found it hoping for change.

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AIDS Creeps Back in Parts of Zambia, a Year After U.S. Cuts to H.I.V. Assistance

New York Times Apr 25, 2026

A once-robust H.I.V. treatment and prevention system, credited with saving hundreds of thousands of lives, has begun to crumble.

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On Iran’s Border, Cooking Oil Trade Is a Snapshot of the Country’s Struggles

New York Times Apr 25, 2026

The war has exacerbated Iran’s economic crisis, forcing many to cross the border into Turkey to buy the most basic goods.

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Rubio’s Absence From Iran Talks Highlights Stay-at-Home Role

New York Times Apr 25, 2026

President Trump has outsourced much of his diplomacy to others, while Mr. Rubio focuses on his second job as national security adviser.

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Japan’s New Care Workers: Bodybuilders, Wrestlers and M.M.A. Fighters

New York Times Apr 25, 2026

Young athletes are being recruited to plug a staff shortage in Japan’s nursing homes. The results are reshaping elder care.

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U.S. Says Venezuelan Government Can Pay for Nicolás Maduro’s Defense

NYT USA Apr 25, 2026

The issue had been hanging over the former Venezuelan leader’s federal criminal case for weeks. Last month, a judge indicated that he was skeptical of the U.S. government’s rationale for blocking the funds.

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Iran and U.S. Blockades in the Strait of Hormuz: What to Know

New York Times Apr 25, 2026

The foes are trying to exert control over the narrow passageway. Most ships aren’t moving. Here’s what to know.

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