World News (2024)

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  1. How Rhubarb Conquered Germany, Then the World

    A tongue-twisting rap by a Berlin duo has spotlighted Germans’ love of their springtime produce. Now if only they could find a rhyme for asparagus.

    By Sarah Maslin Nir

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  2. A Small Army Combating a Flood of Deepfakes in India’s Election

    Social media is awash with A.I.-altered audio, clipped video and manipulated images. Fact-checkers want to save the public from deception.

    By Alex Travelli

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  3. She’s 98, and Walked Past Corpses to Escape Russian Attacks

    “If only everything would stop,” said Lidiia Lomikovska, who walked to safety after her town was attacked. But for civilians in the Donetsk region of Ukraine, it is not stopping.

    By Marc Santora,Liubov Sholudko and Tyler Hicks

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  4. In the West Bank, Guns and a Locked Gate Signal a Town’s New Residents

    Since the war in Gaza began, armed Israeli settlers, often accompanied by the army, have stepped up seizures of land long used by Palestinians.

    By Ben Hubbard and Sergey Ponomarev

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    West Bank Dispatch

  5. Middle East Crisis: Netanyahu Answers Biden’s Calls for Truce by Insisting on ‘Destruction’ of Hamas

    The Israeli leader did not explicitly endorse or reject a proposal outlined by Mr. Biden, but the timing of his remarks seemed to put the brakes on hopes for a speedy resolution.

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  1. Russian Missiles Hit Ukraine’s Energy System, Again

    The large-scale air assault struck several sites in western Ukraine, including places near the borders with NATO member countries.

    By Constant Méheut

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  2. Israel Pushes Deeper Into Rafah, but Gaza Exit Plan Remains Unclear

    The Israeli military withdrew its forces from the northern town of Jabaliya in Gaza on Friday, leaving behind scenes of devastation, returning residents said.

    By Aaron Boxerman,Raja Abdulrahim and Thomas Fuller

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  3. U.S. Defense Chief Says Asia-Pacific Region Remains Priority

    Speaking in Singapore, Lloyd J. Austin III sought to reassure allies and put China on notice that Ukraine and the Mideast were not distracting the U.S. from this focus.

    By Chris Buckley and Damien Cave

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  4. After Trump’s Conviction, a Wary World Waits for the Fallout

    Already braced for uncertainty about the U.S. election, countries in Europe and Asia are now even more unclear about the future of American diplomacy.

    By Hannah Beech and Paul Sonne

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Dispatches

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  1. ‘Not Everything Was Bad’: Saluting the Mercedes of Eastern Europe and a Communist Past

    A festival of classic cars from the communist era brings out some nostalgia in eastern Germany for pre-unification days, although the abuses that occurred behind the Iron Curtain aren’t forgotten.

    By Christopher F. Schuetze

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  2. Amateur Historians Heard Tales of a Lost Tudor Palace. Then, They Dug It Up.

    In a small English village, a group of dedicated locals has unearthed the remains of a long-vanished palace that had been home to Henry VIII’s grandmother.

    By Megan Specia

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  3. When a Tale of Migration Is Not Just Fiction

    When the director and crew of “Io Capitano” toured Senegal with their acclaimed movie, audiences responded with their life stories.

    By Elian Peltier and Annika Hammerschlag

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  4. Dancing Past the Venus de Milo

    The Louvre is joining in the celebration for the Olympics by opening up for dance and exercise classes early in the morning. Tickets sold out in a flash.

    By Catherine Porter and Dmitry Kostyukov

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  5. Noisy, Gaudy and Spiritual: Young Pilgrims Embrace an Ancient Goddess

    On an island whose religious diversity is part of its democratic identity, many of the faithful participating in a pilgrimage for Mazu, Goddess of the Sea, were in their 20s and teens.

    By Chris Buckley,Amy Chang Chien and Lam Yik Fei

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The Global Profile

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  1. The Architect Who Made Singapore’s Public Housing the Envy of the World

    With a focus on affordability, community, convenience and light, Liu Thai Ker replaced squalid slums with spacious high-rises. A recent spike in some sale prices, however, has saddened him.

    By Sui-Lee Wee and Chang W. Lee

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  2. First, He Conquered Paris. Now, a Japanese Chef Wants to Become a Brand.

    Kei Kobayashi, who earned three Michelin stars in France, has come home to build an empire.

    By Motoko Rich and Kiuko Notoya

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  3. After Her Sister Wed at 11, a Girl Began Fighting Child Marriage at 13

    Memory Banda’s battle, which she has been waging since she was a teenager in a village in Malawi, started with a poignant question: “Why should this be happening to girls so young?”

    By Rabson Kondowe

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  4. A Portrait Artist Fit for a King (but Not a President)

    Jonathan Yeo, about to unveil a major new painting of King Charles III, also counts Hollywood royalty (Nicole Kidman) and prime ministers (Tony Blair) as past subjects. But George W. Bush eluded him.

    By Mark Landler

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  5. A Novelist Who Finds Inspiration in Germany’s Tortured History

    Jenny Erpenbeck became a writer when her childhood and her country, the German Democratic Republic, disappeared, swallowed by the materialist West.

    By Steven Erlanger

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Culture and Sports

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  1. The Capital of Women’s Soccer

    The success of Barcelona’s team has made Catalonia a laboratory for finding out what happens when the women’s game has prominence similar to the men’s.

    By Rory Smith and María Garrido

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  2. The Premier League’s Asterisk Season

    As it concludes an epic title race, soccer’s richest competition is a picture of health on the field. Away from it, the league faces lawsuits, infighting and the threat of government regulation.

    By Rory Smith and Tariq Panja

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  3. Soccer’s Governing Body Delays Vote on Palestinian Call to Bar Israel

    FIFA said it would solicit legal advice before taking up a motion from the Palestinian Football Association to suspend Israel over its actions in Gaza and the West Bank.

    By Tariq Panja

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  4. Scandal Brought Reforms to Soccer. Its Leaders Are Rolling Them Back.

    FIFA tried to put a corruption crisis behind by changing its rules and claiming its governance overhaul had the endorsem*nt of the Justice Department. U.S. officials say that was never the case.

    By Tariq Panja

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  5. Ahead of Olympics, World Anti-Doping Agency Faces a Trust Crisis

    Concerns are growing that the body whose job is keeping sports free of illegal drugs is failing at that mission, leading Congress to question U.S. support.

    By Michael S. Schmidt,Jenny Vrentas and Tariq Panja

    World News (33)

Read The Times in Spanish

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  1. México se dispone a elegir a su primera presidenta

    En la contienda presidencial, Claudia Sheinbaum es la favorita, pero lucha por despojarse de la imagen de que podría ser una pieza en el ajedrez del actual mandatario.

    By Natalie Kitroeff

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  2. Hong Kong condena a activistas prodemocracia en juicio sobre seguridad nacional

    Como parte de las medidas que ejerce China contra la oposición pacífica, un tribunal condenó a 14 personas.

    By Tiffany May

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  3. Un volcán erupciona en Islandia: hay cerca de 800 personas evacuadas

    Una fisura en la cresta de la montaña Sundhnjukar lanza lava a 45 metros de altura; horas antes se ordenó la evacuación de los sitios turísticos cercanos.

    By Egill Bjarnason

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  4. España aprueba ley de amnistía para los separatistas catalanes

    La medida ha dividido a España en los últimos meses y los líderes de la oposición han anunciado que seguirán intentando bloquearla.

    By Rachel Chandler

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  5. Las inundaciones en Brasil generan otra crisis: mascotas sin hogar

    Las autoridades en la región sur del país han rescatado más de 12.500 animales en las últimas semanas.

    By Ana Ionova and Jorge C. Carrasco

    World News (38)

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    It’s June Again

    Summer returns, and with it all the feelings and fantasies and fears we associate with the season.

    By Melissa Kirsch

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    Notre-Dame Rises Again ... in Lego

    With rose windows, bell towers and a central spire, this model of the famed Paris cathedral is all the hype among adult fans of Lego, known as AFOLs.

    By Jenny Gross

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    Six Injured in Stabbing in Germany

    A police officer and an anti-Islamist activist were among the victims, according to the authorities, who have not released information on a motive.

    By Christopher F. Schuetze

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World News (2024)

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World
  • Live Updates Israel rescues 4 hostages in raid Gaza officials say killed over 270.
  • Body found in search for missing British TV doctor Michael Mosley.
  • An Israeli operation rescues four hostages and kills scores of Palestinians. ...
  • North Korea sends another wave of trash balloons into South Korea.

What are some current events happening in the world right now? ›

  • Who is Noa Argamani? ...
  • President Biden apologizes to Zelenskyy for congressional delays of aid to Ukraine. ...
  • Dozens killed in strike on Gaza school that Israel says targeted Hamas. ...
  • Amanda Knox found guilty of slander but won't return to jail. ...
  • Shooting reported outside US embassy in Beirut.

How do you keep up to date with what's happening in the world? ›

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Why did news of the world stop? ›

Advertiser boycotts led to the closure of the News of the World on 10 July 2011, after 168 years of publication. Public pressure forced News Corporation to cancel its proposed takeover of the British satellite broadcaster BSkyB.

What is America's number one news? ›

Fox News has been number one among cable news audiences since supplanting CNN in 2002.

What are the news headlines today? ›

  • Live Updates:Israel-Gaza war.
  • Shark attack survivor.
  • Kate Middleton apology.
  • Deadly Napa brawl.
  • Wyoming road collapse.
  • Hunter Biden trial.

What are 3 major current events? ›

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  • At least 10 people were injured in a Wisconsin rooftop party shooting, police say.
  • Security remains high amid ISIS-K threat against Men's T20 Cricket World Cup in New York, official says.
  • Start your week smart: Israeli hostages rescued, Gaza pier reopens, new border policy, William Anders, Michael Mosley.

Which event changed the world? ›

Global war: World War II (1939–1945)

What is USA Today news? ›

USA Today (often stylized in all caps) is an American daily middle-market newspaper and news broadcasting company.

Why is it harder to date nowadays? ›

Data shows that nearly half of Americans think dating is harder now than it was 10 years ago. 1 Some reasons include more physical and emotional risk, advances in technology, it being harder to meet people, and shifting societal expectations.

How do I know what is going on in the world? ›

The best way to see what's going on around you is to look and listen. Look at details, the way people interact with others, the words they use and try to work out what they want to achieve. Spend time observing people.

How to date without anxiety? ›

How to Cope With Dating Anxiety
  1. Know Yourself. Knowing yourself is a very important step to help with dating anxiety. ...
  2. Know What You Are Looking For. ...
  3. Try to Reduce People Pleasing. ...
  4. Build Quality Habits. ...
  5. Make Plans For Your Future. ...
  6. Look In Good Places. ...
  7. Plan Dates You Find Exciting. ...
  8. Ask Clarifying Questions.
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Why is news declining? ›

One reason suggested for the change is a growing sense that online conversations on platforms such as Facebook and Twitter have become increasingly toxic. However, while the sharing of articles and engagement time may have dropped, it doesn't mean such sites are being deserted.

When did News of the World collapse? ›

10 July 2011

What is the ending News of the World? ›

News of the World ends in 1870 with Kidd and Johanna beginning a new life together. While demons of the past may still linger for both characters, the actual historical timeframe of the era suggests a brighter future.

What are the latest world news headlines? ›

World News
  • Explained: Why France's Macron Dissolved Parliament, Called Snap Elections.
  • Iraq's Mosul Finds Its Way Back To Life A Decade After It Fell To ISIS.
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  • US Military Reports Houthi Attacks On 2 Ships In Gulf Of Aden.
  • "No Longer Worthy": US University Strips Sean Combs Of Honorary Degree.

What is the biggest news media in the US? ›

The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and USA Today are the most circulated newspapers in the United States and are sold in most U.S. cities.

What is the largest news broadcast in the world? ›

Top 50 media outlets
  • CNN. Since its inception in 1980, CNN has become the most-watched news channel in the world, reaching 212 countries and 347 million households. ...
  • BBC News. BBC stands for British Broadcasting Corporation. ...
  • The New York Times. ...
  • Reuters Group. ...
  • The Washington Post. ...
  • Al Jazeera. ...
  • The Guardian. ...
  • Associated Press (AP)
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What is the number one news site? ›

1. The New York Times. The New York Times provides breaking news, multimedia, reviews & opinion on Washington, business, sports, movies, travel, books, jobs, education, real estate, cars & more.

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