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The Turbulent Times of Friedrich Merz
The new chancellor believes the world needs a stronger Germany. He is still navigating how to do it.
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What We Know About Rob Reiner and His Death
The director’s family said that he and his wife, Michele, had died on Sunday. The police said they had found two bodies at the Reiner home in Los Angeles.
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Uncharted Adventures: Discovering Hidden Gems Beyond Tourist Maps
There’s something undeniably thrilling about stepping off the beaten path, where the world feels a little more raw and a lot more real. My love for discovering hidden gems started a few years back, on a solo trip to Italy. Like most tourists, I had a checklist: Rome, Florence, Venice. But it was the small…
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Live Updates: Police Say They Plan to Charge Suspect in Hanukkah Shooting in Sydney
Australian officials said a father and son killed at least 15 people at a Jewish holiday celebration. More than three dozen people were hospitalized, including a surviving gunman.
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Zelensky Offers Compromise for New Round of Ukraine Peace Talks
Ukraine’s president met with U.S. negotiators about plans to end the war with Russia. He said he would give up hopes of joining NATO in exchange for security guarantees.
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José Antonio Kast Elected President of Chile
José Antonio Kast won the race on Sunday after a contest marked by concerns over security and immigration.
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Deadly Attack on U.S. Troops Poses Growing Challenge for Syria’s Leader
The attack further complicates President Ahmed al-Sharaa’s efforts to unify the country and rebuild relationships with the international community, analysts say.
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Hamas Confirms Top Commander’s Death in Israeli Strike in Gaza
The killing of the commander, Raed Saad, on Saturday was the highest-profile assassination of a Hamas leader since a cease-fire came into force two months ago.
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House Republicans Accuse D.C. Police of Manipulating Crime Statistics
The committee cited interviews with police commanders in an effort to buttress President Trump’s federal takeover of law enforcement and the National Guard deployment in the capital city.
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Inside the Clintons’ Fight to Avoid Testifying in the House Epstein Inquiry
Bill and Hillary Clinton have repeatedly offered to provide sworn statements, but Representative James R. Comer has threatened to hold them in contempt of Congress if they fail to appear.