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Gisèle Pelicot Speaks

New York Times Feb 16, 2026

She was repeatedly drugged by her husband and raped in a series of crimes that shocked the world. Pelicot talked to us about her new memoir.

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Iran Protester Dies in Custody, Raising Fears of Execution

New York Times Feb 15, 2026

Rights groups are investigating the death of Ali Rahbar as a potential extrajudicial killing. Iran denies executions have taken place.

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In Munich, Lawmakers Concede Scars Remain After Trump’s Greenland Threat

NYT Europe Feb 15, 2026

Congress members said that President Trump’s coveting of Greenland had left a mark, even as they expressed hope for a less bellicose approach to foreign relations.

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Canada Gives U.S. Arms Makers the Cold Shoulder on Military Spending

New York Times Feb 15, 2026

Canada plans to unveil a new strategy that will shift its current reliance on American companies to Canadian military suppliers.

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U.S. Deports Nine Migrants in Secret, Ignoring Legal Protections

New York Times Feb 15, 2026

Most had court orders protecting them from removal to their home countries, so they were sent to detention in Cameroon.

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Europe Today Looks Different From the One Trump’s Team Describes

New York Times Feb 15, 2026

Secretary of State Marco Rubio appealed to European leaders in Munich by stressing Christian and cultural bonds that are no longer universal.

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Three American Speeches at Munich, and Plenty of Confusion

New York Times Feb 15, 2026

As the U.S. message veered from shared heritage and values to shared interests and back again, Europeans wondered what kind of alliance they were left with.

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How Italy’s Federica Brignone Won Gold in Giant Slalom.

New York Times Feb 15, 2026

At 35, Federica Brignone of Italy became the oldest Olympic Alpine gold medalist. Mikaela Shiffrin of the U.S. finished a disappointing 11th.

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Islamist Party’s Rise Overshadows Student Revolution in Bangladesh

New York Times Feb 15, 2026

The party is dedicated to running the country under Islamic law, but ran on a more moderate platform. It gained far more seats in last week’s election than it ever had before.

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You’d Be Surprised to See Where Many Olympians Keep Their Medals

New York Times Feb 15, 2026

Athletes train and sweat for years in pursuit of the glittering prizes. Many store them in the least glamorous places.

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Trump’s Stinging Attack on Israel’s President Touches a Nerve

New York Times Feb 15, 2026

President Trump called President Isaac Herzog of Israel “disgraceful” because he has not yet pardoned Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in his corruption trial.

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French Prosecutors to Investigate Diplomat as Part of Epstein Probe

New York Times Feb 15, 2026

The Paris prosecutor’s office said it was looking into three new complaints with links to the files and revisiting an earlier investigation into an Epstein associate who died in 2022.

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‘A Hymn to Life’ Review: Gisèle Pelicot’s Memoir Is a Powerfully Written Feminist Manifesto

NYT Europe Feb 15, 2026

With matter-of-fact precision, “A Hymn to Life” powerfully chronicles the shock of discovering her husband’s sex crimes, and the rallying cry that followed.

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Will A.I. Kill Translation Jobs?

New York Times Feb 15, 2026

Popular paperbacks are being translated with the help of machines, raising anxiety among professionals in the field.

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How $40-a-Pack Cigarettes Pushed Australians to the Black Market

New York Times Feb 15, 2026

Tax hikes made cigarettes in Australia the most expensive in the world. They have also helped fuel a multibillion-dollar criminal enterprise in bootleg tobacco.

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Live Updates: In Munich, Rubio Calls Europe a Friend but Says It Must Change

New York Times Feb 14, 2026

European leaders expressed relief at the tone of Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s remarks, but they made it clear that the trans-Atlantic rift remained.

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Thousands Rally for Iran Regime Change in Cities Around the World

New York Times Feb 14, 2026

People protesting the Iranian government gathered near the security conference in Munich, as well as in other cities. More U.S.-Iran talks are expected Tuesday.

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No miracle, but Denmark gives U.S. a fight.

New York Times Feb 14, 2026

The Americans trailed Denmark after one period, but fought back to cruise to a 6-3 victory.

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Scotty James Is Edged Out by Yuto Totsuka of Japan in the Halfpipe.

New York Times Feb 14, 2026

Scotty James of Australia laid down a strong run, but was outdone by Japan’s Yuto Totsuka.

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Navalny Was Poisoned With Frog Toxin, European Governments Say

New York Times Feb 14, 2026

The toxin was found in the body of the Russian dissident Aleksei A. Navalny, who died in prison two years ago, five governments said, challenging Russia’s official account.

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In Munich, Europe Says It Is ‘De-risking’ From the U.S. Amid Trump’s Unpredictability

New York Times Feb 14, 2026

In Munich, European leaders were also talking about “de-risking” from the United States, citing President Trump’s unpredictability.

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