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Saudis Blame Iran-Backed Militias Based in Iraq for Drone Attacks

New York Times Jul 27, 2026

The kingdom is being dragged deeper into the wider regional conflict as it faces attacks from Iraq and Yemen.

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Heat From France’s Wildfires Creates a ‘Fire Cloud,’ or Pyrocumulonimbus

New York Times Jul 27, 2026

A pyrocumulonimbus — a thundercloud created by intense heat — is a phenomenon that can spark new blazes and is “unprecedented in France,” officials said.

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Merz Criticizes Terrorism Laws After Deadly Berlin Pride Attack

New York Times Jul 27, 2026

Chancellor Friedrich Merz of Germany called for tighter monitoring after the authorities said the suspect in the assault had tried to join ISIS and was released from detention in May.

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Guyana Ferry Tragedy Exposes Political Rifts in Oil-Rich Country

New York Times Jul 27, 2026

The capsizing of a ferry was Guyana’s deadliest event since Jonestown in 1978. Many are asking how this could happen in one of the world’s fastest-growing economies.

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Plaza Mexico Presents 'Jueves de Loteria'

PRLOG Jul 27, 2026

We are thrilled to invite you to our weekly "Jueves de Loteria" at Plaza Mexico's 'Mercado'. Join us every Thursday evening from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm for a fun-filled night of Lotería, the traditional Mexican game that has captured hearts for generations.

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New Heat Wave Could Intensify Wildfires in France and Spain

New York Times Jul 27, 2026

Soaring temperatures in parts of France, Spain and Portugal could combine with dry conditions and strong winds to worsen the wildfire threat. It is the fourth heat wave to affect Europe since May.

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How Cubans Are Surviving a Fuel Crisis

New York Times Jul 27, 2026

Cubans are inventing ways to survive without fuel or electricity, using solar panels, makeshift generators and batteries to endure a devastating oil blockade imposed by the Trump administration.

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Flames Advance on Bordeaux, Where Evacuees Balance Dread and Hope

New York Times Jul 27, 2026

With surrounding towns in southwestern France evacuated and fire still spreading rapidly, several thousand are sheltering in the city, unsure what will become of their homes.

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Ukrainian Attacks in Crimea Deprive Towns of Power and Water

New York Times Jul 27, 2026

Ukraine’s campaign to bring the war home to ordinary Russians is meant to pressure the Kremlin to negotiate. Moscow has acted as if there were no crisis.

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A South African Identity Crisis

New York Times Jul 27, 2026

Anti-immigrant activism reveals the contradictions of a country that projects itself as a bastion of human rights.

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Impact LA Celebrates the 7th Annual Kobe Day Back-to-School Backpack Giveaway

PRLOG Jul 27, 2026

More than 2,500 Backpacks, Free Health Services, Community Resources, and the Unveiling of a New Community Mural Coming to South Los Angeles.

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Extreme Heat and Strong Winds Fuel New Wildfires in France and Spain

New York Times Jul 26, 2026

Firefighters are tackling fresh blazes while others have been contained, and hundreds of thousands of people have been forced to flee. A new heat wave forecast to hit Europe could make conditions worse.

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New York Times Jul 26, 2026

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Berlin Pride Attack: What We Know About the Suspected Act of Terrorism

New York Times Jul 26, 2026

German authorities said the main suspect in the crime, which they called a likely act of terrorism, had been killed in a police raid on Sunday evening.

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Berlin Pride Event Attacker Killed in Police Shootout, Officials Say

New York Times Jul 26, 2026

The confrontation with the suspect in what has been described as a likely act of Islamist terrorism occurred as a large-scale manhunt was underway, the authorities said.

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HONK! Fest (save the dates Oct. 9-11): the time is right to sing/dance for No Justice No Peace!

PRLOG Jul 26, 2026

HONK! FESTIVAL: 21st Annual Festival of Activist Street Bands. Held in October, rain or shine, in Davis Square, Somerville and Harvard Square, Cambridge. Free and open to all.

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Forced to Evacuate Amid Spain Wildfires, Residents Wonder if Their Homes Still Stand

New York Times Jul 26, 2026

In central Spain, thousands of people sleep in shelters or in their cars, some of them evacuated multiple times ahead of the advancing flames, awaiting word on what they left behind.

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Trump Is Pushing Nuclear Energy, Including Saudi Deal. His Family and Supporters Could Benefit.

New York Times Jul 26, 2026

In some cases, no direct line can be drawn from the president’s domestic nuclear agenda to his family or close allies. But they have overlapping business ties that could position them for gains.

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E.U. Divided Over Barring Imports From Israeli Settlements

New York Times Jul 26, 2026

The discussion about restricting goods from Israeli settlements in occupied territories reflects a European split over whether and how to confront Israel.

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20 Years After Its Own Outbreak, an Ugandan Town Beats Back Ebola

New York Times Jul 26, 2026

The Bundibugyo Ebola virus takes its name from this small town, where it was first discovered in 2007. Now, the species has returned to eastern Congo, halting life on a busy border.

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Trump Holds Off on Major War Escalation Against Iran as Advisers Raise Concerns

New York Times Jul 26, 2026

Among the worries is that expanded hostilities could dangerously drain the diminished stockpile of air defense munitions in the Middle East.

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