2 Children Killed and More Injured in Knife Attack in English Town
A 17-year-old was arrested after an assault that left two children dead and nine children and two adults injured. The police said it did not appear terrorism-related.
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A 17-year-old was arrested after an assault that left two children dead and nine children and two adults injured. The police said it did not appear terrorism-related.
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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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Sunisa Lee, the all-around women’s champion at the Tokyo Olympics, overcame personal strife, family expectations and serious illness to get to Paris.
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Aya Nakamura, the French Malian singer, did more than open the Games. She redefined what it means to be French.
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The Olympic Flame Isn’t a Flame at All
Two torches may have lit it to open the Paris Games, but that’s not a fire in the cauldron.
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Ukrainian Fencer Dedicates Medal to Countrymen Killed in the War
The war has torn apart old alliances in fencing, and heightened the acrimony between Russia and Ukraine.
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Sinead O’Connor Died of Pulmonary Disease and Asthma, Death Report Says
A death certificate filed last week revealed the natural causes behind the death last July of Ms. O’Connor, the Irish singer and activist.
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Jacob Zuma, Ex-President of South Africa, Is Expelled From A.N.C.
The African National Congress party severed ties with its former leader over his decision to become the leading voice of an opposition party in the last election, calling its platform “dangerous.”
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Protests Erupt in Venezuela After Contested Vote Denounced by Many Nations
Protesters took to the streets of Caracas as President Nicolás Maduro claimed victory, while the opposition said vote tallies showed he had lost in a landslide. Foreign leaders demanded transparency.
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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.”
By Sarah Hurtes and
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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Las elecciones en Venezuela, en 3 claves
Las graves irregularidades y los esfuerzos de supresión del voto podrían sumir de nuevo al país en la inestabilidad y el declive económico.
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La propuesta de París: una llama olímpica que no es de fuego
Esto es lo que hay que saber para estar al día con los Juegos Olímpicos 2024.
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Nicolás Maduro es declarado vencedor en unas cuestionadas elecciones en Venezuela
La oposición disputa el resultado, que le otorgaría a Maduro seis años más como presidente; Estados Unidos expresó “serias preocupaciones”.
By Anatoly KurmanaevFrances Robles and
Así fue como EE. UU. capturó al Mayo Zambada
Según las autoridades estadounidenses, el Mayo fue traicionado por un adversario insólito: el hijo de su aliado criminal, Joaquín Guzmán Loera, el infame capo de la droga conocido como el Chapo.
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Lo que sabemos de las detenciones de dos líderes del Cártel de Sinaloa
Las autoridades de EE. UU. informaron que habían detenido a Ismael Zambada García, uno de los cofundadores del grupo delictivo, y a Joaquín Guzmán López, hijo del Chapo.
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Fears linger among Lebanese civilians after a strike killed 12 children and teenagers in the Israeli-controlled Golan Heights.
By Isabel Kershner and Euan Ward
U.S. officials say Joaquín Guzmán López, a son of El Chapo, forced Ismael Zambada García onto a plane bound for the United States, in a case that landed the two Sinaloa cartel leaders in custody last week.
By Alan Feuer and Natalie Kitroeff
Plus, results in Venezuela’s tainted election and the new math of swimming.
By Whet Moser
An anonymous group of junior staff members has modeled its effort on an internal State Department messaging system, hoping to create an outlet for calls for a cease-fire in the war in Gaza.
By Maya C. Miller
At least nine reservists were detained at a military base holding thousands of Gazans, prompting ultranationalists to break into the base in protest.
By Vivian Yee, Johnatan Reiss and Gabby Sobelman
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.
By Ségolène Le Stradic, Karen Hanley, Rebecca Suner and James Surdam
They can be, but it depends on your driving habits. We break it down for you.
By Jack Ewing
Venezuela’s presidential election was riddled with irregularities and was disputed by the opposition.
By The New York Times
Here’s what you need to know.
By Natasha Frost
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.”
By Anatoly Kurmanaev, Frances Robles and Julie Turkewitz
Plus, Venezuela’s election and the Olympics’ first weekend
By Whet Moser
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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.
By Reuters and The Associated Press
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.
By Yan Zhuang
The talks in Rome remain stuck over several key issues, including the extent to which Israeli troops should withdraw from Gaza, where tens of thousands were forced under Israeli orders to evacuate Sunday.
By Patrick Kingsley, Ronen Bergman and Adam Rasgon
Grudges from the World Cup and rugby union have spilled over to the Games. But is this new sports feud even real?
By Rory Smith and James Wagner
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
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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
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
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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.
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
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.
By Choe Sang-Hun
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
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.
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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
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
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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
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