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Maduro’s Lawyer Says U.S. is Blocking Venezuela From Paying Legal Fees

NYT USA Feb 25, 2026

The Treasury Department is interfering with Nicolás Maduro’s constitutional right to counsel, his lawyer argued. Mr. Maduro, the Venezuelan leader, faces federal charges.

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Greek Politician Is Prosecuted for Admitting Drug Use Decades Ago

New York Times Feb 25, 2026

The leftist party of Yanis Varoufakis, a former finance minister and critic of the conservative government, said he had been charged based on admitting he had tried ecstasy once.

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Thanks, Ukrainians Say, but Please Stop Calling Us Resilient

New York Times Feb 25, 2026

Ukraine must project strength to secure continued Western support. But its people want the world to know they are not superhuman.

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A Seasoned French Museum Chief Takes Over a Louvre in Crisis

New York Times Feb 25, 2026

Christophe Leribault, who runs the Palace of Versailles, will replace Laurence des Cars, who resigned months after an audacious jewel heist.

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U.S. Will Offer Embassy Services in a West Bank Settlement for the First Time

New York Times Feb 25, 2026

Palestinians and Israelis on the right and left all say that the move is a step toward legitimizing the Israeli settlements, which most of the world considers illegal.

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Trump’s speech gets a mixed reaction around the world.

New York Times Feb 25, 2026

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Brazil’s Supreme Court Convicts Four Men in Murder of Marielle Franco

New York Times Feb 25, 2026

Two politicians and two former police officers were found guilty in the assassination of a rival, Marielle Franco, a Rio de Janeiro city councilwoman who fought corruption and violence.

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Blaming Tariffs, Aston Martin Will Trim 20% of Its Work Force

NYT Europe Feb 25, 2026

The luxury automaker said losses for 2025 had increased from the year before, as tariffs and geopolitical uncertainty took a toll on its operations.

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Inside Nicolás Maduro’s Last Days as Venezuela’s Leader

New York Times Feb 25, 2026

The Venezuelan leader overestimated his strength and misread his exchange with President Trump in the decisive weeks before his capture by U.S. forces.

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How the UK Could Remove Former Prince Andrew From the Royal Line of Succession

New York Times Feb 25, 2026

Despite his connections with the sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, the former prince is eighth in line to the British throne. That could change.

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Germany’s Leader Merz Delivers a Blunt Warning to China on Trade

New York Times Feb 25, 2026

Chancellor Friedrich Merz laid out his complaints in a frank message to his hosts on a trip to Beijing that China had designed to showcase their relationship.

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The Philadelphia Party Launches to Expand Civic Leadership, Candidate Pathways, and Education

PRLOG Feb 25, 2026

Philadelphia-based organization introduces shared ward leadership, candidate recruitment pathways, and a Schools & Curriculum initiative to strengthen neighborhoods and improve long-term outcomes citywide.

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TWAI Announces Acquisition Of Trecco To Expand Social Discovery And Experience Retailing

PRLOG Feb 25, 2026

The platform drives high engagement and conversion by connecting travelers with trusted, peer-driven recommendations, turning authentic inspiration into seamless bookings

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Pope Leo to Visit Africa, Signaling Continent’s Importance to Catholicism

New York Times Feb 25, 2026

The number of Roman Catholics is growing faster in Africa than anywhere else, according to the Vatican.

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Ukraine Wants to Join the E.U. to Secure Peace. Here’s What to Know.

New York Times Feb 25, 2026

Negotiators agree that joining the bloc is critical to Kyiv’s future. But obstacles abound, and compromises might forever change how the union works.

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International Booker Prize Nominees: 13 Books to Get You Talking

NYT Europe Feb 25, 2026

Novels by Daniel Kehlmann, Olga Ravn and Gabriela Cabezón Cámara are among the 13 titles nominated for the renowned award for fiction translated into English.

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Trump Squeezes Cuba

New York Times Feb 25, 2026

Many U.S. presidents have tried to bring down the Communist government over almost seven decades. This time, it feels different.

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Futsal Phenom in Afghanistan Is a Hero the Taliban Didn’t Expect

New York Times Feb 25, 2026

A triumph in indoor soccer has turned Alireza Ahmadi, 17, and other players from the Hazara minority, long marginalized in Afghanistan, into national heroes.

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Futsal Phenom in Afghanistan Is a Hero the Taliban Didn’t Expect

New York Times Feb 25, 2026

A triumph in indoor soccer has turned Alireza Ahmadi, 17, and other players from the Hazara minority, long marginalized in Afghanistan, into national heroes.

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In Windsor, Some See Family Drama in the Andrew Accusations

New York Times Feb 25, 2026

“Her children have let her down,” said one woman, referring to Queen Elizabeth II. Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s fall from grace drew strong reactions from some. Others said they just did not care.

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Study Shows Xi’s Purges of China’s Military Run Deep

New York Times Feb 25, 2026

Around 100 senior officers have been sidelined or vanished since 2022, hollowing out the top ranks and raising questions about the army’s capabilities.

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