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No Clear Endgame in the Conflict Between Afghanistan and Pakistan

Pakistan’s airstrikes in Afghanistan showed its overwhelming superiority in conventional warfare, but the Taliban have refined a lethal repertoire of guerrilla tactics. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/hnTGL7S

Netanyahu Takes His Shot at Regime Change in Iran

The United States and Israel have declared their war aim as paving the way for a popular uprising against the government in Tehran. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/AJ3FoT5

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Carney Visiting India, Australia and Japan to Build Canada’s ‘Middle Power’ Bonds

Prime Minister Mark Carney visits India, Australia and Japan seeking deals to strengthen his country’s links to Indo-Pacific powers and break Canada’s dependence on the United States. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/07yE8eh

Taiwan Arms Sale Approved by Congress Is Delayed as Trump Plans Visit to Beijing

The package worth billions of dollars and endorsed by lawmakers is stalled at the State Department as the U.S. and China plan an April summit. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/TgA5Fdy

Trump Says He’s ‘Not Happy’ With Progress of Iran Talks

The president expressed his negative view of the status of nuclear talks as he weighed military strikes against Iran. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/gkxZWbX

What Your DNA Reveals About the Sex Life of Neanderthals

Most people alive today carry fragments of Neanderthal DNA in their genome. Now scientists are gaining a more intimate understanding of the ancient encounters that put it there. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/eO1Rfc8

Why U.S. Allies Are Lining Up to Meet China

Amid trade disputes with President Trump, leaders of major U.S. allies have been visiting China. Our foreign correspondent David Pierson describes what’s going on. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/1zkGZg8

Brazil’s Supreme Court Convicts Four Men in Murder of Marielle Franco

Two politicians and two former police officers were found guilty in the assassination of a rival, Marielle Franco, a Rio de Janeiro city councilwoman who fought corruption and violence. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/miF0Wce

45 Years After Failed Coup, Spain Declassifies Files About Why It Failed

Ending more than four decades of conjecture, the Spanish government moved to publish documents from a long-secret investigation of a failed 1981 coup. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/5aTvoud

Trump Squeezes Cuba

Many U.S. presidents have tried to bring down the Communist government over almost seven decades. This time, it feels different. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/VwgEpXZ

Germany’s Leader Heads to China and Walks a Tightrope Between Xi and Trump

Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s trip will test his ability to address tensions between the countries, at a time of strain between Europe and Washington. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/G7VSbE5

Who Is Peter Mandelson, the UK Ex-Ambassador Fired Over His Epstein Ties?

The former British ambassador to the United States was arrested on Monday, months after being fired over his ties to Jeffrey Epstein, the convicted sex offender. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/yGu7wKO

Settlers in the Israeli-Occupied West Bank Drive a Palestinian Family Off Its Land

For two years, settlers attacked Rezeq Abu Naim’s land in the Israeli-occupied West Bank at all hours and in all manners. After another violent incursion over the weekend, his family abandoned their home. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/bny6hA7

U.K. Police Arrest Ex-Ambassador Peter Mandelson Amid Epstein Accusations

Peter Mandelson was arrested on Monday on suspicion of “misconduct in public office” following revelations about his dealings with Jeffrey Epstein, the sex offender. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/8Z2PzDF

Canada’s Spirit Rises and Falls With Its Olympic Hockey Teams

Canadians jammed bars that opened at dawn across the nation on Sunday but the United States dealt the team, and the country, a devastating blow in overtime. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/gQaNeWH

Iran Could Direct Proxies to Attack U.S. Targets Abroad, Officials Warn

Security officials are monitoring increasingly worrisome signs as President Trump considers another military campaign against Iran. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/6ZJsrGt

Iran Students Protest for Second Day Despite State Crackdown

Student groups reported protests at universities in Iran’s two largest cities as the government grapples with domestic discontent and the threat of U.S. strikes. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/URwbHBd

Mexico Confirms Death of ‘El Mencho,’ Leader of Jalisco New Generation Cartel

Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, also known as “El Mencho,” was the head of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel and widely regarded as one of the country’s most violent criminal figures. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/iHfmSoa

Young Skaters Assist With Figure Skating Competitions While Aspiring to the Olympics

Young skaters known as flower kids jump into action. They have their own Olympic dreams. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/8f5e46y

Christopher S. Wren, Times Bureau Chief in Hostile Lands, Dies at 89

Over three decades, he reported from Moscow, Beijing, Tehran and elsewhere and wrote well-received books based on his reporting, including one about his globe-trotting cat. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/U7tSfd4

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s Links to Jeffrey Epstein: A Timeline

The association, which began in 1999, cost the former Prince Andrew his royal titles and status, and his reputation before his arrest. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/WhBp9FX

House Democrats view Mountbatten-Windsor’s arrest as a step toward justice for the Epstein victims.

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No Playbook for the Arrest of the UK King’s Brother

There is simply no blueprint for how to react to the arrest of a close relative of the king who until recently had played a senior role, and who could may be charged and put on trial, experts on the royals said. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/D1kor8p

The Country Betting on Immigrants

Spain may have a solution to the backlash against migrants in many wealthy countries. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/Mez5NmT

An Antarctic Expedition Ends in New Zealand

But stay tuned: We’ve still got more to share about this Antarctic expedition, and the next ones scientists are already planning. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/EyUQM5b

South Sudan Appoints Dead Man to Election Panel, as Political Crisis Grows

The government of President Salva Kiir has been accused of gross incompetence, as fighting between rebels and security forces pushes toward the capital. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/eka4XE6

In Africa, Jesse Jackson Was Esteemed for His Fight Against Apartheid

He made several trips to South Africa, and to other African nations, as a peace broke and a representative of Black America. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/X7OpHRr

Questions Swirl Around Russian Figure Skater in Her Olympic Debut

Adeliia Petrosian, 18, has the résumé of a medal contender — and ties to coaches and a skater who were at the center of a doping scandal at the last Winter Games. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/9eFhrEj

After Trip to Germany, AOC Expresses Frustrations

The congresswoman argued in an interview that presidential speculation, which included scrutiny of her slip-ups, had overshadowed her anti-authoritarian message at the Munich Security Conference. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/urmhHID

Japan Wins Pairs Figure Skating, Knocking China From the Top

Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara of Japan emerged with the gold medal with a flawless, high-scoring performance after Monday’s free skate. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/dWZesS2

Auditioning to Beat Trump

Democrats like A.O.C. are testing out their messages in Europe before the midterms. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/TFxO3Yl

Cortina’s 70-Year-Old Curling Stadium Is a Star at the Winter Olympics

It hosted Olympic hockey in 1956 and James Bond a quarter-century later. Cortina’s beloved Olympic Stadium is now bursting with excitement for curling. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/wCxV9Pl

Canada Gives U.S. Arms Makers the Cold Shoulder on Military Spending

Canada plans to unveil a new strategy that will shift its current reliance on American companies to Canadian military suppliers. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/P0TS5Ui

Three American Speeches at Munich, and Plenty of Confusion

As the U.S. message veered from shared heritage and values to shared interests and back again, Europeans wondered what kind of alliance they were left with. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/XHfASFC

U.S. Deports Nine Migrants in Secret, Ignoring Legal Protections

Most had court orders protecting them from removal to their home countries, so they were sent to detention in Cameroon. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/gP62yx0

No miracle, but Denmark gives U.S. a fight.

The Americans trailed Denmark after one period, but fought back to cruise to a 6-3 victory. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/NJowhgk

Lucas Pinheiro Braathen of Brazil and Mikhail Shaidorov of Kazakhstan Win Olympic Gold Medals

A Brazilian skier secured South America’s maiden medal at a Winter Games the day after a Kazakh figure skater won his nation’s first gold in 32 years. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/QNFA56g

Once the Americans Warned of the Russian Threat. Now, It’s the Europeans’ Turn.

In Munich, European leaders were also talking about “de-risking” from the United States, citing President Trump’s unpredictability. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/V8KMCat

As Diplomats Talk, Pentagon Prepares for Possible War With Iran

President Trump threatened to strike Iran, but the military has needed time to build up its forces in the region. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/Cn0kPKO

El Niño May Be Back This Summer, Bringing Drought and Floods

The powerful weather pattern is expected to shift into gear again around June, NOAA said, though its strength this time remains a question. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/eEWfopC

Trump’s Actions Test the Fragile World of Air Travel

Last minute announcements and abrupt changes by the Trump administration have caused confusion in an already strained U.S. aviation system. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/F5HwMC3

What is Israel Doing in Africa?

The region has become a critical theater for global rivalries amid Israel’s recognition of breakaway Somaliland and Washington’s counterterrorism efforts. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/sw2QDo7

Sweden’s last stone topples U.S. in curling.

Sweden’s sibling team took advantage of the hammer to edge the Americans in the final end. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/XHfIRCr

A Crucial Step in Trump’s Gaza Plan

Persuading Hamas to give up its weapons is the “linchpin of everything” in the president’s plan. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/NAQjhJo

Sweden’s last stone topples U.S. in curling.

Sweden’s sibling team took advantage of the hammer to edge the Americans in the final end. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/locg3ha

Trump’s Oil Grab in Venezuela Shatters an American Taboo

U.S. presidents have long been accused of plotting to control foreign oil. But President Trump has asserted a U.S. right to take it. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/lfFWRdo

Australia Visit by President Herzog of Israel Prompts Protest

Amid activists’ objections, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese had invited President Isaac Herzog to visit to honor the victims of the Bondi Beach shooting. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/yUWjJkK

Ilia Malinin, Who Led the U.S. to Gold, Is Bringing Ice Skating Back Into the Limelight

Ilia Malinin, who led the United States to a team gold medal at the Winter Olympics and will now vie for his own, is testing the physical limits of what is possible on the ice. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/Ou4o2RQ

On the Brink of a New Arms Race

For the first time in decades, the U.S. and Russia no longer have a nuclear arms control agreement. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/2lRDvQb

Iranian Nobel Laureate Gets Second Prison Sentence and Ends Hunger Strike

The activist Narges Mohammadi was sentenced to another seven years, bringing the total she must serve to 17 years, her foundation said. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/ZqkFJig

Seeking Stability, Thai Voters Decisively Reject Progressive Party

It was the first time in years that a conservative party preaching nationalism, patriotism and respect for the monarchy came out on top. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/xZ1shmV

In Bid to Lead Thailand, a Progressive Party Softens Its Image

Sunday’s election is a test for the progressive, pro-democracy movement in Thailand, which has repeatedly been blocked from taking power despite success at the polls. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/acBp2vo

6 Fishermen Reel In a 244-Pound Atlantic Halibut, Setting a Local Record

The fish, hooked as part of a study on the halibut population around the Ha! Ha! Bay in the Canadian province of Quebec, measured more than 6.5 feet long, researchers said. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/P09Uis3

Ilia Malinin, the ‘Quad God,’ leaves an ace up his sleeve.

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The Olympics Could Be One of the Last Big Events for an Iconic Milan Stadium

The San Siro stadium is a temple of soccer and one of the city’s most beloved monuments, but its days may be numbered. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/4yCQvhp

How We Know Iran Crushed Protests with Lethal Force

The New York Times collected and analyzed hundreds of videos of a crackdown on anti-government protests that Iranians shared despite an internet blackout. Sanjana Varghese explains how the Visual Investigations team at The Times verified them. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/UGstH81

LA Olympics Chief Keeps Low Profile in Milan Games After Appearing in Epstein Files

Casey Wasserman, who is leading preparations for the 2028 Summer Games, has expressed “regret” after messages he exchanged with Ghislaine Maxwell decades ago surfaced. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/CriwW16

Nigeria Attack Leaves More Than 160 Dead

The raiders stormed a rural community in central Nigeria, killing dozens and setting homes on fire in one of the country’s worst recent attacks. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/jDCLMcg

All About the Epstein Files

Everyone seems to have questions about the sprawling scandal, so we talked to a reporter who’s been following the case for years. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/etyo2C7

U.K. Investigates Peter Mandelson Over Jeffrey Epstein Ties

Peter Mandelson, a prominent British political figure, faces allegations of “misconduct in public office offenses” over his dealings with Jeffrey Epstein. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/LzKIq4A

Paris Court Deals Family Blow in Battle for Rent From the French Embassy in Iraq

The court said it was not the right authority to handle the lawsuit for unpaid rent, and the case should be heard in Iraq, where the family’s ancestors had fled persecution. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/yvHEStq

U.S. Fighter Jet Shoots Down Iranian Drone Amid Heightened Tensions

A U.S. fighter jet shot down the Iranian drone after it “unnecessarily maneuvered” toward the Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/ECGogBq

Attempt to Drill Through Thwaites Glacier Is Foiled

Scientists lost their instruments within Antarctica’s most dangerously unstable glacier, though not before getting a glimpse at the warming waters underneath. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/zAX5Bq6

Oscar-Nominated Screenwriter Arrested in Iran for Criticizing Regime

Mehdi Mahmoudian, co-writer of “It Was Just an Accident,” was one of several people detained after signing a letter objecting to the crackdown on protests. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/fyVOhtQ

The Secret Egyptian Air Base Powering Sudan’s Drone War

The covert base offers new evidence of how the Sudanese conflict is morphing into a theater for high-tech warfare, driven by foreign interests. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/Gxy613k

Russia Strikes Ukraine’s Energy Sector, Killing 12 Miners

The attack comes during a winter freeze and despite efforts by President Trump and others to get the two countries to negotiate a truce. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/4FWhH6z