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U.S. to Withdraw 5,000 Troops From Germany. But Thousands Will Remain.

New York Times May 2, 2026

The U.S. military has tens of thousands of personnel in Germany, more than in any other foreign country but Japan. Their significance extends well beyond Europe.

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Most Canadians Support MAID. But the Issue of Access for People With Mental Illness Is Fraught.

New York Times May 2, 2026

As Canada weighs the future of medically assisted death, one woman fears the law will change too late for her.

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UK Driving-Test Backlog Leaves Learners Waiting Months

New York Times May 2, 2026

The average wait for a test in England and Scotland has hit 22 weeks, up from five weeks before the pandemic, leading to frustration and attempts to jump the line.

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Public Offering

New York Times May 2, 2026

How often do you talk to strangers? What’s stopping you?

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Francisco de Zurbarán: Paintings So Real, You Can Hardly Resist Believing

NYT Europe May 2, 2026

An exhibition of works by Francisco de Zurbarán at London’s National Gallery highlights the painter’s ability to draw in the viewer with detail and drama.

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Shipwreck Reveals Fate of Vanished World War I Coast Guard Cutter

New York Times May 2, 2026

The Tampa disappeared in 1918 with 131 British and American personnel and civilians aboard. It was the largest single American naval combat loss of life in World War I

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Jordanians Struggle as Mideast Wars Scare Tourists Away

New York Times May 2, 2026

Though Jordan mostly sat out the conflicts, its tourism high season was nearly wiped out at popular sites. Visitors canceled flights, hotels and tours.

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After Trump’s Ousting of Maduro, Little Has Changed for Most Venezuelans

New York Times May 2, 2026

U.S. officials say they will “unleash prosperity” by commandeering the oil industry. Many people in Caracas say it will take far more than that.

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South Korea’s Cherry Blossoms Attract a Connoisseur: The Japanese

New York Times May 2, 2026

Cherry blossom viewing, or hanami, is a cherished rite in Japan. Some Japanese are also doing it in South Korea.

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Learning Muay Thai Can Allow Visitors to Stay in Thailand Longer

New York Times May 2, 2026

Visitors can apply for a five-year visa if they take lessons in “soft power” activities like the Thai martial art. Training does not have to be grueling, and sparring is optional.

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Narges Mohammadi, Iranian Nobel Laureate, Is Hospitalized

New York Times May 2, 2026

Narges Mohammadi, a prominent human rights activist, was taken to a hospital after collapsing following a heart problem in prison.

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U.S. to Withdraw 5,000 Troops From Germany, Pentagon Says

NYT Europe May 2, 2026

Officials announced the decision after President Trump expressed annoyance with the German chancellor’s remarks about the Iran war.

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Why U.S. Officials Are in Venezuela Right Now

New York Times May 1, 2026

U.S. officials visited Venezuela after the first direct flight between the two countries since 2019. Our White House correspondent Tyler Pager describes how the main message of the trip was, in the words of a White House adviser “drill, baby, drill.”

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Israel Said to Have Helped Defend Emirates in Iran War With Iron Dome

New York Times May 1, 2026

It appeared to be the first time the missile defense system was sent to an Arab country. The Emirates bore the brunt of Iran’s retaliatory attacks on Gulf countries during the war.

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On May Day Cuba’s Communist Leaders Deliver a Defiant Tone to the U.S.

New York Times May 1, 2026

In front of the American Embassy in Havana, the Cuban government held its annual International Worker’s Day celebration as the United States sought to end the communist ruling system.

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Trump ‘Not Satisfied’ With Iran’s Proposal on Ending War

New York Times May 1, 2026

The details of the latest plan were unclear, and President Trump did not specify his objections.

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Very Dramatique! 4 Are Rescued After Trainee Driver Plunges Bus Into Seine

New York Times May 1, 2026

Nobody was hurt and all were rescued after a bus driver in training hit a parked car and veered into the river near Paris, officials said.

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Co-Founder of Superdry Fashion Brand Is Convicted of Rape

New York Times May 1, 2026

A British jury convicted James Holder, who rose to fame for his role in creating the streetwear brand, of raping a woman in May 2022.

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Suspect in UK Stabbing Attack on Jewish Men Faces Third Attempted Murder Charge

New York Times May 1, 2026

A man appeared in court charged with the attempted murder of two Jewish men in Golders Green, in north London, and of another man, an acquaintance, elsewhere in the city.

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U.S. Indictment of Sinaloa’s Governor Is a Reckoning for Residents of the Mexican State

New York Times May 1, 2026

The U.S. indictment of a Mexican governor confirms what many residents say they had long suspected: The line between organized crime and the upper echelons of government has blurred.

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In Packed Cafes, Iranians Yearn to Escape War’s Wreckage

New York Times May 1, 2026

Cafes and coffee shops give Iranians affordable places to talk about their hopes, fears and the cost of living as well as to seek company in uncertain times.

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