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American Commentator Who Worked for Russian TV Challenges Biden-era Charges

New York Times May 4, 2026

The Biden administration called Dimitri Simes, a former Trump adviser, a Russian propagandist. He says the charges against him violate free speech.

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Strikes in U.A.E., Oman and at Sea Strain Iran Truce to the Breaking Point

New York Times May 4, 2026

The drone and missile attacks were the first of their kind since the U.S.-Iranian cease-fire began last month. They coincided with reported clashes between American and Iranian vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.

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A Portfolio of Work From The Times’s Pulitzer Prize-Winning Photographer

New York Times May 4, 2026

The photographer Saher Alghorra reported on the Gaza conflict while enduring the dire conditions his images portrayed.

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Mark Carney Pulls Canada Closer to Europe as Both Struggle With Trump

New York Times May 4, 2026

At a summit of European leaders, the Canadian prime minister was a special guest offering deals and friendship to jittery allies.

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U.S. Shot Down Iranian Missiles and Drones Aimed at American Vessels in Strait of Hormuz, Admiral Says

New York Times May 4, 2026

An exchange of fire threatened to shatter a fragile cease-fire as President Trump seeks to break Iran’s effective blockade of the waterway.

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Leipzig, Germany, Car Ramming Attack Kills 2

New York Times May 4, 2026

Officials in Leipzig, where the attack occurred, said the driver was a 33-year-old German-born citizen. They have not yet determined his motive.

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Monster Truck Drives Into Crowd in Colombia, Killing 3

New York Times May 4, 2026

The driver of the truck appeared to lose control of the vehicle after performing a stunt at an outdoor rally in Popayán.

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Drone Hits a Moscow High-Rise Days Before a Major Military Parade

New York Times May 4, 2026

Air defenses in the Russian capital were breached as Ukraine expands long-range strikes.

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Modi’s B.J.P. Wins West Bengal State Election for the First Time

New York Times May 4, 2026

The party of Prime Minister Narendra Modi took control of West Bengal for the first time and made gains around the country. Its defeated opponents accused it of cheating.

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After the Hong Kong Fire Killed 3 Generations of His Family, A Son Searches for Justice

New York Times May 4, 2026

Lee Chun Ho lost four members of his household in last November’s apartment-tower blaze. He’s now telling an investigative committee what contractors ignored.

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U.S. Warns China Over Iranian Oil as Sanctions Fight Intensifies

New York Times May 4, 2026

China told its independent refineries to disregard U.S. sanctions over their purchases of Iranian crude.

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The ‘Gates to Hell’ Are Dimming. That May Not Be a Good Thing.

New York Times May 4, 2026

A flaming crater of gas has burned in Turkmenistan for decades. Satellite imagery suggests that the fires are decreasing, but the environmental implications are unclear.

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Germans Are Not Panicking Over Trump’s Troop Threats

New York Times May 4, 2026

Top leaders believe losing 5,000 U.S. troops will not hurt German security. But analysts fear an economic hit, especially in military communities.

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Rubio to Visit Rome After Trump’s Feud With the Pope and Meloni

New York Times May 4, 2026

Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s trip will come after President Trump criticized Pope Leo XIV and then turned on Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni of Italy for defending the pontiff.

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How the Kremlin Lures Africans Into Russia’s War in Ukraine

New York Times May 4, 2026

A growing number of men across the continent say they are being promised jobs in Russia, only to be forced into the war. Some go as mercenaries, but many more are drawn unwittingly.

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Surreal, Cryptic and Just Plain Strange: 4 Fantastical Places in Italy

NYT Europe May 4, 2026

Artists, an architect and a secretive commune built these otherworldly marvels — and you can visit them.

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What an Inquiry into Hong Kong’s Deadly Apartment Fire Has Revealed

New York Times May 4, 2026

Evidence shared at hearings show how disabled alarms, flammable materials and ignored warnings contributed to the deaths of 168 people in the complex.

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With World Distracted by Iran War, Israeli Settlers Intensify Attacks in West Bank

New York Times May 4, 2026

Israel has failed to arrest a wave of violence against Palestinians, prompting military officials to urge the government to intervene.

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Why Are Africans Fighting in Russia’s War in Ukraine?

New York Times May 4, 2026

Some see a clear explanation: Russia needs more troops, and young men in Africa desperately need jobs.

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Senior Call Launches Daily Check-In Calls to Help Families Monitor Aging Loved Ones Living Alone

PRLOG May 4, 2026

When calls go unanswered, Senior Call instantly alerts emergency contacts by SMS and email and can dispatch a police welfare check through its free first responder partnership program

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3 Dead in Hantavirus Outbreak Aboard Cruise Ship, W.H.O. Says

New York Times May 4, 2026

One case of hantavirus infection has been confirmed in a laboratory, the organization said on Sunday. There are five additional suspected cases.

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