The result, which would give Nicolás Maduro six more years as president, was disputed by the opposition, and the United States said it had “serious concerns.”
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Two torches may have lit it to open the Paris Games, but that’s not a fire in the cauldron.
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Stark irregularities and suppression efforts could plunge the country back into instability and economic decline.
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A stunned hush of collective mourning fell over Majdal Shams, in the Israeli-controlled Golan Heights, after the attack from Lebanon.
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Why Some Olympic Swimmers Think About Math in the Pool
In a sport where gold and silver can be separated by a fraction of a second, many of the world’s top swimmers now scour data for even the smallest edge.
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The Olympics Has a Bad Guy: Anyone in an Argentina Jersey
Grudges from the World Cup and rugby union have spilled over to the Games. But is this new sports feud even real?
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Jacob Zuma, Ex-President of South Africa, Is Expelled From A.N.C.
The African National Congress severed ties with its former leader over his decision to become the leading voice of an opposition party in the last election.
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Simone Biles Is Done Being Judged
Three years after she dropped out of the Tokyo Games with a mental block, she is back at the Olympics with a defiant attitude — and a sense of where she is in the air.
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As F-16s Arrive, Ukraine Still Faces Steep Challenges in the Skies
Ukraine wants to deploy its first F-16 jets this summer, hoping to counter Russia’s dominance in the air. But stepped-up Russian bombing attacks on air bases complicate the effort.
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The Olympics Is Transforming Their Neighborhood. And Kicking Them Out.
The Games brought billions to redevelop this Paris suburb. What will the thousands of homeless people who live there do?
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How Swizz Beatz Climbed to the Top of Saudi Arabia’s Camel Racing Scene
“I’m just bringing the cool factor to it,” said the American hip-hop producer, who has spent millions of dollars on 48 camels for a team he calls “Saudi Bronx.”
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On Small Islands Off Canada’s Coast, a Big Shift in Power
British Columbia recognized the Haida’s aboriginal title to their islands decades after the Indigenous group launched a battle on the ground and in the courts.
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Palestinian Fighters in West Bank Seek to Emulate Hamas in Gaza
In the towns of Tulkarm and Jenin, armed militants are flocking to more hard-line factions, such as Hamas and Islamic Jihad, while the Israeli military tries to rein them in.
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Seafaring Nomads Settle Down Without Quite Embracing Life on Land
Indonesia’s Bajo people, who once spent most of their lives in boats or offshore huts, are adopting more sedentary habits, but without forsaking their deep connection to the sea.
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Is She the Oldest Person in the Amazon?
The life of Varî Vãti Marubo shows how much life has changed for the rainforest’s Indigenous tribes — and how much has stayed the same.
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The Poet Who Commands a Rebel Army
“Revolution is the job of poets and artists,” says Ko Maung Saungkha, leader of a rebel militia fighting the Myanmar dictatorship. He is not the only poet commander in a country with a strong tradition of political verse.
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From Exile in London, a Crime Novelist Works to Transform Russia
Boris Akunin, the creator of a hugely popular detective series, hopes that fomenting a vibrant Russian culture abroad might undermine President Vladimir V. Putin’s government at home.
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This Soccer Player Wanted to Wear Her Hijab on the Field. France Wouldn’t Let Her.
Lina Boussaha joined a team in Saudi Arabia so she could wear her head scarf while playing the sport she calls “a part of my soul.”
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Defeated by A.I., a Legend in the Board Game Go Warns: Get Ready for What’s Next
Lee Saedol was one of the world’s top Go players, and his shocking loss to an A.I. opponent was a harbinger of a new, unsettling era. “It may not be a happy ending,” he says.
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Cristiano Ronaldo and the Problem With Too Much Fame
The soccer superstar’s trip to Euro 2024 has been marked by pitch invaders and uninspiring performances. As fans try to get close, his team can’t seem to let go.
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In the Basque Country, Muted Cheers for Spain’s Soccer Team
The region has long seen itself as distinct from its country and disinterested in the national team. Can a Euro 2024 squad studded with Basque stars turn heads?
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Black Shirts and Banned Flags: Ultras Push Politics at Euro 2024
Hard-core fan groups, embracing a strong nationalistic streak, have provoked pushback from soccer’s authorities at the European Championship.
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F.B.I. and Justice Department Open Criminal Investigation in Chinese Doping Case
The move escalates a fight with China and world antidoping officials, and will cast a shadow over the Paris Olympics.
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An Uproar Over a Chinese Doping Case, Except in China
Chinese state news and social media has been virtually silent about 23 swimmers secretly testing positive in 2021, even as the issue is being debated widely abroad, including in Congress.
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Reporte desde la París olímpica: un comienzo agitado
Una ceremonia en el río Sena marcará el inicio de los Juegos Olímpicos, con la esperanza de que ninguna otra cosa salga mal después de los atentados a la red ferroviaria.
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Atentados en Francia contra la red ferroviaria: esto sabemos hasta ahora
Los incendios provocaron retrasos y hacen mella en la sensación de seguridad que Francia había querido proyectar sobre la organización de los Juegos Olímpicos de París.
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Más de 10.000 atletas en el Sena: así será la inauguración de los Juegos Olímpicos
Para inaugurar los Juegos, el director teatral Thomas Jolly ha ideado una espectacular ceremonia acuática que representa 12 escenas de la historia de Francia.
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Kamala Harris y su herencia india, más allá de los memes
Harris ni presume ni oculta sus raíces indias. Hace una que otra referencia a ellas. También las utiliza estratégicamente.
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Tras perder cosechas por la sequía, Sicilia teme perder también el turismo
Algunas zonas del sur de Italia y otros países de la región están sufriendo una de sus peores sequías en décadas. Las autoridades dicen estar trabajando para salvar, al menos, el turismo.
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The birds were accidentally poisoned in India. New research on what happened next shows how wildlife collapse can be deadly for people.
By Catrin Einhorn
Aya Nakamura, the French Malian singer, did more than open the Games. She redefined what it means to be French.
By Roger Cohen
It was unclear whether the comments reflected any concrete plans, but they drew a strong response from Israel.
By Ben Hubbard and Safak Timur
The 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris are expected to draw millions of spectators. There are more than 750 events, some can be watched for free.
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They can be, but it depends on your driving habits. We break it down for you.
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Venezuela’s presidential election was riddled with irregularities and was disputed by the opposition.
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Here’s what you need to know.
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In third place at the turn, Huske powered to gold, edging her teammate — and world-record holder — Gretchen Walsh at the end by touching just ahead of her.
By Ben Shpigel, Daniel Berehulak and James Hill
The officials were punished nearly a year after two dams above the seaside city of Derna failed in a storm, killing thousands and destroying much of the area.
By Vivian Yee
Marchand, who has been dubbed the “French Michael Phelps,” set the Olympic record in the men’s 400-meter individual medley final.
By Ben Shpigel, Daniel Berehulak and James Hill
Israel blamed Hezbollah, the Iranian-backed Lebanese military group, for an attack on a soccer field that killed 12 children and teenagers. Hezbollah has denied responsibility.
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There are 10,000 athletes at the Paris Games, spread across 32 sports. In the space of 19 days, that field has to be whittled down to just 329 gold medals. So, ultimately, someone has to go out first.
Some church leaders and politicians have condemned the performance from the opening ceremony for mocking Christianity. Art historians are divided.
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The two governments said the moves were a response to growing aggression by China, whose rapid military buildup has many leaders worried.
By Edward Wong
Biles needed tape on her lower leg after an awkward landing, but went on to a solid qualifying performance.
By Maggie Astor, Chang W. Lee and Gabriela Bhaskar
Ukraine wants to deploy its first F-16 jets this summer, hoping to counter Russia’s dominance in the air. But stepped-up Russian bombing attacks on air bases complicate the effort.
By Marc Santora and Eric Schmitt
It was much more accurate than primary care doctors using cognitive tests and CT scans. The findings could speed the quest for an affordable and accessible way to diagnose patients with memory problems.
By Pam Belluck
Sunday’s vote could end a generation of control by Venezuela’s socialist party. It could also usher in a period of profound uncertainty.
By Anatoly Kurmanaev, Frances Robles and Julie Turkewitz
Military analysts say Russian forces are increasingly investigating Ukrainian lines to identify weakened positions before attacking and breaking through.
By Constant Méheut
Diplomats were scrambling to prevent a surge in fighting, officials said, after Israel retaliated for the rocket fire that killed at least 12 children and teenagers in an Israeli-controlled town.
By Patrick Kingsley, Euan Ward and Isabel Kershner
About a third of the buildings in the mountain resort town have burned, raising questions about preparedness and the role of climate change.
By Ian Austen
Sunisa Lee has been practicing a new difficult element in her uneven bars routine. If she completes it at the Olympics, it will be named “The Lee.”
By Weiyi Cai, Bedel Saget, Maggie Astor, Noah Throop, Emily Rhyne, Jeremy White and Joe Ward
Ledecky won her 11th Olympic medal, but was outpaced by Ariarne Titmus of Australia.
By Ben Shpigel, Chang W. Lee and Gabriela Bhaskar
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It was the deadliest single attack from across Israel’s northern border in months of hostilities. Israel blamed Hezbollah, which denied responsibility.
By Adam Rasgon and Aaron Boxerman
The partial lifting of a communications blackout is providing a picture of the young victims of a brutal crackdown on protesters. Thousands of others have been swept into jails.
By Mujib Mashal and Saif Hasnat
The U.S. secretary of state pressed China’s top foreign policy official on Beijing’s support for Russia’s efforts to rebuild its military industries during the Ukraine war.
By Edward Wong
Want to follow the women’s gymnastics competition in Paris, but don’t understand the skills or how they’re scored? Here’s a guide.
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Want to follow the women’s gymnastics competition in Paris, but don’t understand the skills or how they’re scored? Here’s a guide.
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It’s highly unusual for the nation’s authorities to publicly acknowledge a leak from the command, which is one of South Korea’s top two spy agencies.
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Want to follow the women’s gymnastics competition in Paris, but don’t understand the skills or how they’re scored? Here’s a guide.
By Maggie Astor
Want to follow the women’s gymnastics competition in Paris, but don’t understand the skills or how they’re scored? Here’s a guide.
By Maggie Astor
The order affected part of southern Gaza, while farther north, the Israeli military struck the grounds of a school it said was being used by Hamas, killing more than 30 people, Gaza officials said.
By Adam Rasgon and Aaron Boxerman
Zhang Yufei, one of 23 athletes who tested positive for a banned substance before the last Olympics, said China did not allow doping, and offered a window into the stress the accusations have caused.
By Jenny Vrentas
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Heads of state and diplomats who have interacted with the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee say she uses humor, and talk of food, to help leaven hard discussions.
By Matina Stevis-Gridneff and Zolan Kanno-Youngs
The latest medal count and results for the Paris Olympics.
France’s national railway company said traffic was gradually returning to normal a day after arsonists disrupted three high-speed rail lines. But who was behind the attacks remains mysterious.
By Catherine Porter and Aurelien Breeden
Here is what we know about the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee’s views on issues like migration and the wars in Ukraine and Gaza.
By Eve Sampson
With the closure of checkpoints, Israeli Arabs cannot come to Jenin and Tulkarm to shop, and West Bank Palestinians cannot leave to work in Israel, cutting incomes and building militancy.
By Steven Erlanger and Sergey Ponomarev
Prosecutors in Ukraine are pursuing cases of sexual assault by Russian soldiers, but survivors say more financial and psychological support is needed.
By Monika Pronczuk and Ada Petriczko
Léon Marchand, who has the potential to win medals in four individual events, bears much of the weight of France’s expectations. He is ready, he said, but added, “It does feel weird.”
By Jenny Vrentas
The network hired the rapper for an expanded role on its broadcasts of the Summer Games in Paris after posting record-low viewership of the Tokyo competition.
By Emmanuel Morgan
Undeterred by arson attacks on rail lines earlier in the day, the Parade of Nations continued beneath a glittering Eiffel Tower, where Celine Dion belted out a love anthem.
By Roger Cohen
The former president met with the Israeli leader in Florida, a day after his main opponent, Vice President Kamala Harris, and he both criticized Israel’s conduct of the war.
By Michael Gold and Matthew Mpoke Bigg
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It was the first public performance since 2020 for Dion, who has a rare neurological disorder known as stiff person syndrome.
By Jon Pareles
Most soccer fans long ago internalized the idea that truth is a slippery concept.
By Rory Smith
Blazes that generate such stormy conditions can be nearly impossible to put out and pose special dangers to firefighters.
By Austyn Gaffney
The N.B.A. star LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers and the tennis star Coco Gauff were chosen by their peers to lead the United States at the opening ceremony in Paris.
By Jeré Longman
Gojira, a popular French band, became the first hard rock act to perform in an Olympic Games opening ceremony when it did a metal version of “Ah! Ça Ira,” a song that was popular during the French Revolution.
By Alex Marshall
The arson attacks were carefully planned to cause maximum disruption on a train network so vast it is virtually impossible to fully secure.
By Catherine Porter and Aurelien Breeden
In Paris, Chinese swimmers have been under extra scrutiny by doping watchdogs, but that hasn’t satisfied competitors like American star Caeleb Dressel.
By Jenny Vrentas and Tariq Panja
The Paris Olympic Games are opening under tightened security after a coordinated arson attack disrupted France’s national rail system.
By Nailah Morgan and Karen Hanley
The ceremony will also provide a showcase for Aya Nakamura, a French-Malian singer, and a range of musical styles including disco, French hip-hop and zouk from the French Caribbean.
By Jon Pareles
The city’s expanded low-emissions zone, which was politically fraught, has cut emissions that contribute to health problems like asthma, new numbers show.
By Somini Sengupta
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In the era when people traveled by sailing ship and steamer, illnesses usually burned themselves out before boats reached shore, a new study finds.
By Gina Kolata
A lawyer and confidant of François Mitterrand, he was in the forefront of French politics for decades, only to be undone by his taste for the high life.
By Adam Nossiter
Thousands of miles of tracks leave the French system vulnerable to sabotage. But the suspected arsonists also knew just where to strike.
By Aurelien Breeden
The move underscored the wartime risks for the Kremlin as the government pumps enormous sums of money into the Russian economy.
By Anton Troianovski
Fast-moving fires have destroyed a third of the buildings in the picturesque town of Jasper, Alberta, and its national park. But the mayor hopes to rebuild.
By Ian Austen
The new Labour government confirmed it would drop the previous government’s objection to I.C.C. arrest warrants for Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the defense minister, Yoav Gallant.
By Stephen Castle
The BBC said it would add chaperones to rehearsals after allegations of abusive behavior at a hugely popular dance show that inspired international versions.
By Isabella Kwai
Asian officials will press Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken about the former president and about Kamala Harris as he visits the region.
By Edward Wong
The vice president has been critical of past trade deals. But her record suggests she could push for trade measures that address environmental issues.
By Ana Swanson
Coordinated arson attacks on France’s high-speed rail network disrupted travel leading up to the Paris Olympics opening ceremony and into the weekend.
By Lynsey Chutel
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Hundreds were stuck at train stations in Paris and London as operators canceled and delayed trains on Friday after the attacks.
By Ségolène Le Stradic, Hannah Beech and John Yoon
The attacks on several high-speed rail lines happened despite the sweeping mobilization of recent weeks.
By Catherine Porter
The arson has caused widespread travel disruptions in France ahead of the opening ceremony of the Olympics.
By John Yoon
Vice President Kamala Harris may run the shortest presidential campaign in modern U.S. history. But in many democracies, it’s plenty of time.
By Josh Holder and Keith Collins
Russia’s defense minister said he needed to talk to Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin about an alleged Ukrainian operation. What happened next remains murky.
By Eric Schmitt
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, citing the revolving door of prime ministers, said his own country was in no position to criticize the United States.
By Julia Bergin
The U.S. said it had arrested Ismael Zambada García, a co-founder, and Joaquín Guzmán López, a son of another co-founder. Both are accused of involvement in fentanyl trafficking.
By Andrés R. Martínez
The storm has already left a trail of destruction in Taiwan and the Philippines, where it killed at least 15 people.
By Tiffany May and Amy Chang Chien
A new poll from the U.S. presidential race.
By Natasha Frost
A country torn apart by civil war could soon face one of the world’s worst famines in decades, experts said.
By Declan Walsh and Ivor Prickett
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Family, friends and fans were missing from two straight Covid Games. In Paris, one athlete said, competitors will have the kind of experience they dream about.
By Andrew Keh
They have landed some of the most difficult tricks in the history of skateboarding. But in Paris, they may have a problem.
By Pablo Robles, Mike Ives and Kiuko Notoya
A single image captures the change in fortunes for a wine cellar turned field hospital in Russian-occupied Ukraine.
By Nanna Heitmann and Eric Nagourney
The country is famous for its hospitality. But businesses have had enough of people screaming at workers or tormenting them on social media.
By Motoko Rich and Hisako Ueno
In his fourth speech to Congress, a record for a foreign leader, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel attempted to change the narrative about the fallout from the war in Gaza. Patrick Kingsley, the Jerusalem bureau chief for The New York Times, explains how Netanyahu used the speech to shift the focus to Iran and the threat it poses to Israel.
By Patrick Kingsley, Farah Otero-Amad, Nikolay Nikolov, Rebecca Suner, Claire Hogan and James Surdam
Ismael Zambada García and Joaquín Guzmán López helped run the Sinaloa Cartel, one of the most dominant criminal groups in Mexico.
By Alan Feuer and Natalie Kitroeff
The military said that intelligence, including information from detained Palestinian militants, had led to the bodies in the Khan Younis area.
By Aaron Boxerman and Anjana Sankar
Fires have burned hundreds of thousands of acres in the western United States and Canada, prompting evacuations and blanketing cities in smoke.
By The New York Times
The Israeli leader is scheduled to visit Mar-a-Lago in Florida before he returns home.
By Ephrat Livni
Israeli forces pressed forward in the southern Gaza Strip.
By Anjana Sankar
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Plus, a new poll shows Kamala Harris closing in on Donald Trump.
By Daniel E. Slotnik
As much as half of Jasper, Alberta, which lies inside one of the country’s most-visited national parks, has been destroyed, officials said.
By Ian Austen and Vjosa Isai
His audacious descents around the world inspired a generation of extreme skiers. “One mistake,” he once said, “you die.”
By Michael S. Rosenwald
Thousands of tourists and local residents have been evacuated from the park in Alberta, Canada.
By The New York Times
Each new disaster, including a crash that killed 18 people on Wednesday, leads to another investigation. A serious conflict of interest is always left unaddressed.
By Bhadra Sharma and Mujib Mashal
A meeting with the Israeli prime minister amounted to a debut on the world stage for the vice president since her rapid ascension as the presumptive Democratic nominee for president.
By Peter Baker
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