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Violence Erupts in Australian Town After Arrest of Suspect in Girl’s Killing

New York Times May 1, 2026

The police in Alice Springs fired rubber bullets and tear gas to disperse an angry crowd demanding justice.

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Trump’s Tariff Reversal Reopens a Major Market for Scotch Whisky

NYT Europe May 1, 2026

A 10 percent tax on American imports was hurting British sales, even though exporters had increased sales in India, China and other countries.

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How Indigenous Acknowledgments Became a Target in Australia

New York Times May 1, 2026

Recognition of Aboriginal Australians has become standard at most public events. Increasingly, the right is taking aim at the practice.

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Myanmar’s Junta Claims ‘Benevolence’ for Aung San Suu Kyi. It Still Rules Cruelly.

New York Times May 1, 2026

Moving the deposed civilian leader to a “designated residence” for the rest of her prison sentence is part of an effort by Myanmar’s regime to portray legitimacy.

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‘Mr. Nobody Against Putin’ Director’s Oscar Is Found After Airline Lost It

NYT Europe May 1, 2026

Pavel Talankin, a co-director and star of the documentary “Mr. Nobody Against Putin,” was told by T.S.A. agents that his Academy Award could be used as a weapon.

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What the End of Saudi Arabia’s Big-Spending Era Means for the Kingdom and Beyond

New York Times May 1, 2026

The kingdom is pulling back from a costly and high-profile golf venture amid mounting financial concerns, raising questions about its plans.

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Oil Companies’ Huge Profits Revive Calls for Temporary Windfall Taxes

New York Times May 1, 2026

European nations imposed temporary taxes in the 2022 energy shock when Russia invaded Ukraine, but whether they can effectively help households is up for debate.

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War in Iran Is Making the Hajj, the Muslim Pilgrimage, More Expensive

New York Times May 1, 2026

Soaring jet fuel prices stemming from the war, the government of India said, have forced it to hike hajj package prices for its citizens.

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As Israel Entrenches, Frustration With Hezbollah Turns to Support

New York Times May 1, 2026

With the cease-fire fraying and Israel demolishing villages in the south, many Hezbollah supporters in Lebanon are putting aside their annoyance with the group and turning to it for protection.

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In Bulgaria, a New Government Challenges an Old Puppet Master

New York Times May 1, 2026

Delyan Peevski was a focus of protests that led to Bulgarian elections. Can a new government shake his hold on power?

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What to Know About ‘Welcome to Country’ Ceremony Used by Indigenous Australians

New York Times May 1, 2026

The tradition, dating back thousands of years, is used by Indigenous Australians to greet visitors to their ancestral lands.

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Why U.S. Oil Companies Are Not Plugging the World’s Energy Gap

NYT Europe May 1, 2026

American producers are under pressure from investors to keep spending in check, and they are wary of drilling more wells because they are not sure oil prices will stay high.

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Sofiane Pamart Emerged From France’s Rap Scene. Now, He’s Setting the Piano World on Fire.

New York Times May 1, 2026

Sofiane Pamart is on a mission to make his instrument as popular, and spectacular, as possible.

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In ‘Our Land,’ Lucrecia Martel Turns Her Camera on a Killing

NYT USA May 1, 2026

Technology, history and human lives intersect in Lucrecia Martel’s examination of the death of an Indigenous leader in Argentina.

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Why Countries Are Stocking Up on Gold

New York Times May 1, 2026

As risk has escalated, central banks have bought more gold to stash in reserve. A widening Middle East war could add to the urgency.

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Where in the World Is All That Gold Stored?

New York Times May 1, 2026

As central banks buy more gold, where to put all that heavy metal is an increasingly important question. Reserves must be secure and ready to trade in a crisis.

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Lithuania Says It Broke Up Russian Sabotage and Murder Plots

New York Times May 1, 2026

The arrests of nine people are reminders of the threat Russia poses in Europe at a time when Washington has shifted focus to the Middle East.

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Nigerian Military Runs a Fulani ‘Concentration Camp,’ Group Says

New York Times May 1, 2026

Amnesty International said about 1,500 people have been detained by the military for three months and that many of those who have died from disease and starvation have been children.

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New Banksy Statue Causes Stir in Central London

New York Times Apr 30, 2026

The statue depicts a man marching with a flag that covers his face. It appeared in a section of London near statues of 19th-century British military and colonial figures.

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After Seven Years, First U.S. Direct Flight Lands in Caracas

New York Times Apr 30, 2026

President Trump banned commercial flights to Venezuela during his first term, but the flights are the latest step in re-establishing ties between the two countries.

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Hezbollah Using Fiber-Optic Drones Against Israeli Targets

New York Times Apr 30, 2026

The Lebanese militant group is attacking Israeli troops with explosive drones controlled by fiber-optic cables, like those commonly used in the war in Ukraine.

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