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Édouard Balladur, Embattled French Prime Minister, Dies at 97

His time in office coincided with France’s fraught role in the 1994 Rwandan genocide and the corruption scandal known as the Karachi affair. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/p0NCbqr

Israel and Greece Reach $3.5 Billion Defense Deal

Despite the growing diplomatic isolation of the government, the agreement makes clear that the Israeli defense industry is still finding considerable demand abroad. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/6m9Sabv

Lionel Messi’s Retirement From Soccer Sparks Heartbreak Across Argentina

Lionel Messi’s retirement from the national soccer team, though widely expected, sparked fears of a diminished squad, and heartbreak over the departure of a national icon. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/eT2lv7d

Coral Reefs Are Running Out of Time to Recover, Research Find

Rising sea temperatures mean reefs don’t have enough time to bounce back between intense heat waves, a new report warns. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/D2y1wZl

Melting Himalayas

Scientists are still working out the precise cause of the disaster in Nepal, but one thing seems certain: The risk of such events is increasing. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/G1CuJQv

More Than 22,000 Ancient Artifacts Seized in Florida

The items include Egyptian statues and ancient Greek and Roman coins that date back 1,000 to 5,000 years, officials said. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/McUsDSj

Israeli Settlers Attack Palestinians, Drawing Sharp Rebukes

The ferocity of Saturday’s assault prompted condemnations from Benjamin Netanyahu and other officials. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/eFHtSkT

‘A New Form of U.S. Colonialism’: Venezuelans Bristle at U.S. Oil Takeover

A deal giving the U.S. majority control of vast Venezuelan reserves strikes at the heart of national identity. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/JiCu4Nl

Nepal Rescuers Bore Through Tunnels to Reach 900 Workers Missing After Floods

Footage released by the Nepal Army showed teams pulling people out of the tunnels caked in mud. But each passing day dims hopes for those trapped inside. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/svPf831

A Melting Glacier in Nepal Was a Time Bomb. There Are More to Come.

A geologist reflects on the disaster and explains why rapid warming will make deadly glacial floods far more common. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/2ThxzPG

See Moments After a Glacier Collapsed, Launching Deadly Flash Floods in Nepal

Exclusive videos verified by The New York Times show the clearest view yet of the avalanche in northern Nepal near Tibet that sent a wall of water and mud coursing through river valleys below. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/XLp0WmA

Why Putin Is Fighting On, Even as His Problems Multiply

There is little sign that public exhaustion, economic headwinds or increased Ukrainian strikes are changing the Russian leader’s view that he will eventually achieve victory. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/4Tm9WnX

In Nepal, a Catastrophe So Sudden There Was No Time to React

The collapse of part of a mountain created a flash flood of a scale and speed no one had imagined, survivors said. Hundreds died, at least, and many more are missing. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/KOv4ygG

Malaria, Likely Spread by Mosquito on Plane, Kills 2 Airport Workers in Germany

Six employees at Frankfurt Airport were infected this summer, according to German health officials and the airport’s operator. Four recovered. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/frBnvgk

After Wasp Attack, a Canadian Rock Climber Is Rescued by Helicopter

A 33-year-old woman was rescued along with her climbing partner on Tuesday after she was stung more than 100 times while hiking in the British Columbia backcountry north of Vancouver. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/HXECnxs

A Movement to Restrict Social Media for Children Has Taken Hold Globally

Governments around the world have passed or proposed a range of bans or restrictions on young teens using addictive social media platforms. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/8APUn0L

How The New York Times Covers Harry, Meghan and the Royal Family

What led to the surprising return of Meghan and Harry to Britain? What will it mean? Our journalists, and many competitors, are seeking answers. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/rnoszLG

U.S. ‘Economic D-Day’ Targets More Than Just Iranian Oil

The United States threatened sanctions for any country or entity that engages with Iran’s gold, digital assets, aviation, shipping and tech industries. Here’s why that matters. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/qyrzIV8

USA vs. Canada

Our Canada bureau chief tells us how the countries got into a trade war and how people north of the border are experiencing the rift. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/oRYHTkO

Airstrikes and Illegal Mining Add to Myanmar’s Troubles

A thriving ‘conflict economy’ is extracting minerals while the military and armed groups inflict abuse on civilians, according to a new report on the scale of recent violence in Myanmar. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/aqipJMP

U.S. Tariffs Could Price Canadian Firms Out of U.S. and Threaten Thousands of Jobs

The 50 percent tariffs President Trump imposed on Canadian exports to the United States will make it impossible for many Canadian companies to continue to sell to the U.S. market, economists say. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/beABlKV

A New Effort to Punish Iran

The Trump administration says it will try to cut the country off from the global economy by targeting its trading partners. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/30586gD

Man Who Told of a Childhood With Wolves Dies at 80

Marcos Rodríguez Pantoja’s improbably story of a wild youth became the subject of a study, and inspired a novel and film. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/IAhCduk

Man Who Told of a Childhood With Wolves Dies at 80

The improbable story of Marcos Rodríguez Pantoja’s wild youth became the subject of a study, as well as inspiring a novel and a film. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/dvHc2AC

Where Iran’s Young People Gather, the Government Sees Threats to Its Authority

In recent weeks, the police have closed dozens of cafes, often citing laws that stipulate women must veil in public. Experts say the closures are part of an effort to control public space. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/f708ShA

As El Niño Dries Indonesia, Wildfires Intensify

The unusual weather pattern and dried out peatlands, a kind of wetland, have been behind some of the country’s worst fire seasons. This year could be one. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/Kv6n0mc

The Price of Bread

War, climate shocks and trade disputes are pounding the world’s breadbaskets and pushing the global food system into dangerous territory. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/AfajTSW

What to Know About the Ebola Outbreak Centered in Congo

The outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo was declared 100 days ago and is spreading faster than any on record, officials said. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/SJCniq0

Someone Was Impersonating Collien Fernandes Online. She Says It Was Her Husband.

The German actress Collien Fernandes set out to discover who was pretending to be her online and sending men sexually explicit material. Her answer ignited a feminist movement. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/Lruk1s6

Mexican Governor Accused by U.S. of Aiding Cartel Leaves Office, Again

Rubén Rocha Moya of Sinaloa reversed course a day after returning to office, amid widespread criticism, including from members of his own party. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/9qx0AUG

Four Years Ago, a Crypto Boss Went Missing. Now His Successor Has.

The mysterious collapse of a European cryptocurrency exchange helps to explain why the industry hasn’t shaken off its reputation as a magnet for criminals. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/L5mTfya

Trump’s Top Trade Representative Details Offer That Canada Refused

In an interview, Jamieson Greer, Trump’s trade representative, laid out details of the trade offer that the United States made to Canada before talks crumbled. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/EBHuvsw

Swiss Tourist Sentenced to Prison After Violating ‘Day of Silence’ in Bali

The 26-year-old received a yearlong sentence from a court on the Indonesian resort island after he flouted a sacred Hindu ritual and insulted it on Instagram. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3xciZlJ

Mark Zuckerberg Buys an Irish Castle

One of the 21st century’s most prominent landowners has added a nearly 200-year-old estate to his holdings. Archival information says it can take “a brisk walk of 4½ minutes to reach the dining room from the kitchen.” from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/8M176vO

Japan’s U.S. Ties Could Not Save a Top Judge From Trump’s I.C.C. Sanctions

Japan had tried to dissuade the U.S. from imposing sanctions on Tomoko Akane, president of the International Criminal Court, but the White House pressed ahead. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/njcQumS

Songs for Lizard Season

Our colleagues at The Amplifier newsletter have music recommendations for the final sun-basking days of summer. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/cfqkbuz

Academic Who Publicized Plagiarism Allegations Against Jason Arday Is Suspended

Ghent University in Belgium said it suspended the academic, Nathan Cofnas, pending an investigation. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/SZoD9lb

Trump vs. the International Criminal Court

The U.S. approach to the court has always been complicated. Now, it’s openly hostile. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/F4dp2HJ

More Than 100 Dead in Central African Republic Gold Mine Collapse

The country’s small-scale gold mining sector has been booming in recent years, leading to a series of deadly accidents. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/6pzHjSa

North Korean Official Dismisses Reduced Drills Between US and South Korea

Kim Yo-jong, a powerful adviser and sister of Kim Jong-un, also said she was “unaware” of any communication with Washington, contradicting President Trump’s claim her brother had responded to his outreach. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/Ne9PMVG

Erin Patterson, Woman Convicted in Australia’s Mushroom Murder Case, Appeals

An Australian woman, Erin Patterson, was found guilty of murdering three of her husband’s relatives and trying to kill a fourth by serving them deadly mushrooms. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/N7s8wJ1

The Tragic Story of Jason Arday

The Cambridge professor, found dead last week, was at the center of a firestorm about race and hiring. We talk to the reporter covering the story. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/ua9A7cg

A Rescue Mission in Remote Colombia

Our photographer Federico Rios joined aid flights in Chocó to document earthquake rescue efforts in remote communities. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/0phejuz

It’s Crunchtime Again for Canada to Avoid New U.S. Tariffs

Canada is seeking a deal to dodge further economic pain at the hands of the Trump administration on midnight Tuesday. But at what cost? from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/dAQB9Du

Zambia Says President Won Re-election After Tumultuous Campaign

With a second term, Hakainde Hichilema must navigate relations with the Trump administration, which has sought greater access to the copper-rich nation’s natural resources. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/13e5bGU

After the Earthquakes

Venezuela and Japan both experienced major quakes this summer. Their responses differed, and not just because of money. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/BrKQd4Y

Barred From Ballot, a Party Becomes a Vessel for Russians’ Discontent

The spotlight on the country’s only antiwar party has brought a spark to what had looked like another dull, tightly controlled election campaign. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/AKdfnyD

China Wants Its Data to Power the World’s A.I.

China is exporting more than A.I. models. It wants its data to influence the world’s chatbots, raising fears that Beijing’s narratives will spread with the technology. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/ObNnWCv

Liechtenstein Changes Its Law to Allow Women to Ascend the Throne

The move puts the principality in the majority among nearby nations with royal families. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/KL0X78Y

No Way Out

The U.S. is building an archipelago of overseas detention sites where deportees are often held indefinitely without charge. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/WAmG5NI

Kushner Holds Talks With Hamas to Advance Trump Gaza Plan

The president’s adviser met with representatives of the armed Palestinian group in Egypt, several officials said. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/bTSyNBe

With Priests Scarce in Rural Italy, an African Pastor Is Filling the Void

Immigrants have long eased labor shortages on farms and factories in Italy. But churches also need foreign-born priests, like the Rev. Vincent Souly of the Ivory Coast. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/HjuGMKR

Bou Meng, Rare Survivor of Khmer Rouge Torture House, Dies at 85

Saved by his ability to paint, he was one of only a handful of prisoners to make it out of the brutal prison Tuol Sleng. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/2XZUbkr

$10 Million in Gold Found Buried Under Former Brewery in Belgium

A construction worker’s drill struck gold during a renovation project in East Flanders, setting off a search for the owners of the stashed fortune. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/o0bqJNR

When a Rare Wolf Got Too Close, Denmark Faced a Conservation Dilemma

The authorities tracked the animal after a string of close encounters with residents, reigniting a bitter debate over how a small, densely populated country should live with wolves. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/rTLnK3R

A Prominent Mexican Politician Says U.S. Revoked His Visa

Andrés Manuel López Beltrán, a former president’s son, lashed out at the Trump administration after he said it canceled his visa, another flashpoint in the tense U.S.-Mexico relationship. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/92Cm7Ws

Britain’s Farage Takes a Page From Trump’s Playbook Amid Investigations

Nigel Farage, the Reform U.K. leader who resigned from Parliament and won back his seat on Thursday, stays on the offensive and says voters don’t care about allegations of financial impropriety. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/QwfIDkH

Electric Thrills

Electric motorcycle sales are surging in Pakistan, as wartime prices accelerate the pivot away from fossil fuels in the developing world. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/hP9VEKW

Early-Onset El Niño

The global weather disrupter appears to be taking a toll, and its peak could still be months away. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/1qkYFAc

As Europe Faces Heat Waves and Wildfires, Travelers Are Forced to Adapt

Soaring temperatures, widespread wildfires and dried-up rivers are transforming tourism across the continent. Here’s how travelers are responding. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/9BaY1Dt

A Rescue Effort After Colombia’s Earthquake

Our reporter Genevieve Glatsky, who is based in Colombia, witnesses the rescue of a buried earthquake survivor in the city of Cali. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/mMAvUcp

Deported from the U.S., Trapped in a Prison in Africa

Roberto Mosquera, a Cuban immigrant who has lived in the U.S. since 1980 and completed a prison sentence in 1996, was arrested by ICE last year and sent to a prison in Eswatini, a country in Africa he’d never heard of. After a hunger strike, Mosquera obtained a phone and talked with Nicholas Casey of The New York Times Magazine, to share what is happening there. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/WTDmg7X

Searching for Survivors After Colombia’s Earthquake

Our Colombia-based reporter Genevieve Glatsky witnesses the search for survivors after a five-story apartment building in the city of Cali collapsed in an earthquake. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/5MbVipx

Journalism and Paywalls

An increasingly hostile environment for independent reporting in the United States and elsewhere has made our job harder, and more expensive. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/mYD5BOF

Images Emerge From Quake-Battered Colombia

The most powerful temblor in a decade struck in a Pacific Coast region, killing over 100 people. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/lb2DfqT

Daniel Kinahan Extradited From the U.A.E. to Ireland

Daniel Kinahan, accused of leading a family crime syndicate, was flown home from Dubai on an Irish government jet on Sunday. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/PRqD1pt

Still Waiting for Peace in Gaza

A photojournalist with The New York Times details the displacement and danger, in words and images, that have come to define his home. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/g5RTjYu

Iran Taps Longtime I.R.G.C. Commander Mohsen Rezaei to Top Security Post

The appointment of Mohsen Rezaei as secretary of the Supreme National Security Council suggests that Iran’s old guard is consolidating power. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/IeY7cgN

Inside the War on Hezbollah’s Finances

Israel and the United States aren’t just targeting the Lebanese militant group’s weapons. They’re going after its money. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/YC5ZoK0

How a Drone ‘Hellscape’ Might Stop a Chinese Invasion of Taiwan

Inspired by Ukraine’s battlefield gains, Taiwan is betting on drones to deter a potential Chinese invasion. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/dzsoEqO

Wildfire Forces Evacuation of 18,000 From Summerland, British Columbia

The Bald Range fire, which started on Friday, has burned more than 23,000 acres near the Districts of Summerland and Peachland in British Columbia, officials said. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/x9roPlC

Punjabi Soldiers Who Fought for Britain in World War I Are Recognized for First Time

Nearly 10,000 Punjabi soldiers who died in World War I have been added to casualty records for the first time. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/LQu2FCy

Canada Offers U.S. Concessions in Trade Talks but Demands a Comprehensive Deal

Prime Minister Mark Carney is attempting to prevent 50 percent tariffs against many Canadian goods scheduled for this month. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/XW1y7Zx

Houthis Claim Attack on Yemeni Military Camp

Recent escalating tensions between the Iran-backed group and the Yemeni government have prompted fears that a truce in place since 2022 is nearing collapse. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/pdteVaF

Family of Former U.S. Marine Detained in Russia Says He Is in Serious Condition

Robert Gilman, 32, is in “dissociative stupor,” an advocacy group said, and his family members say they are afraid for his life. Mr. Gilman was arrested in Russia in 2022. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/0W5DgqH

A List of Good Things

For something different in August, we bring you ideas, rituals and activities to add joy to your days. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/89dSycE

Capybaras Were the Newest Lobbyists in This Brazilian Legislature

In Mato Grosso, Brazil, capybaras wandered into the building, but they were polite during the incursion. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/kBJC1y2

Mexican Influencer César Gastélum Shot Dead During Livestream from Sinaloa

César Gastélum was streaming video from outside a KFC in Culiacán, a city in Sinaloa state, when he was gunned down on Tuesday. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/4fbaiU8

Musk, Money and Mars

SpaceX shares are down, but Elon Musk is still the richest man in the world. What’s next? from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/w8BzpRt

Malaysian Pilot Smuggled 55 Pounds of Ecstasy Into Indonesia, Officials Say

The pilot, identified only by his initials, also tested positive for ecstasy and cocaine when he was arrested last week at the Jakarta airport, the Indonesian police said. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/rmQkXjS

Iran Says It Is Nearing Final Agreement With Oman on Strait of Hormuz

The agreement on an acceptable route for ships to pass through the strait would effectively ratify Tehran’s control over the crucial waterway. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/Mie3Lbp

Trump Administration Revokes Visa of Brazil’s Ambassador in the U.S.

The State Department has canceled the visa of the Brazilian ambassador in Washington, deepening a diplomatic crisis between the two countries. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/hzaYAJw

When A.I. Goes Rogue

It was the stuff of science fiction — until recently. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/lqjABHs

Mexico Declares War on Stinky Seaweed

A changing climate is helping to fuel the growth of a gigantic blob of foul-smelling seaweed that has washed up in some coastal communities. Mexico is fighting back. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/ywpgCRE

Drone Explodes on Russian Beach, Killing 7, Officials Say

It was unclear what the drone was targeting and why it crashed in the crowded resort spot, but it has been a deadly summer for civilians caught up in the Russian-Ukrainian war. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/1wMd0Fy

U.S. Sends Flight With Deportees to Venezuela for First Time Since Quakes

A plane with 147 Venezuelans landed on Monday in the South American country amid criticism over the deaths of deportees housed in a collapsed building during June’s quakes. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/K0BxQnN

Falling Space Junk

The race to control the skies is sending a record amount of debris crashing back to Earth. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/7lLNhMj

Russian Opposition Politician Flees to France

Boris B. Nadezhdin, 63, appeared in a video standing in front of the Eiffel Tower. He said he was “alive and free, but, unfortunately, not yet in Russia.” from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/esfQN3Y

‘Do You Think if I Had a Job I Would Have Gone?’

Moroccan migrants described their despair at their economic future, explaining what propelled them across the border with Spain. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/Xg7mKnY

Unraveling the Chaos in Ceuta

Whatever caused the migrant surge in the Spanish territory, it’s already shaking up European politics. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/H9qTFhw

Pakistan Police Station Bombing Kills at Least 14

The authorities said the suicide bombing, which killed at least 14 people in the Swat Valley. The Pakistani Taliban claimed responsibility. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/xDBXOuR

Tourist Plane Crashes in Peru, Killing All 13 Aboard

The flight had taken off from the coastal city of Pisco to view the ancient geoglyphs in the desert, a popular tourist attraction. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/REdeaq9

Teen Hikers Rescued 12 Hours Into Google Maps Hike

The three teenage boys estimated their hike time would be over five hours on a rugged trail in British Columbia, Canada. A helicopter crew had to retrieve them. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/Bs4rMZm

Improvised Bomb Kills 3 at an Upscale Moscow Restaurant

Among the victims of the explosion, which also injured 21 people, were a security guard and a woman who the authorities say had arrived with the suspicious package. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/jzFH4NB

Israel Says It Killed Several Hezbollah Members on Key Lebanon Hilltop

The confrontation, over a strategic ridge in southern Lebanon, challenged a fragile cease-fire between Israel and the Iran-backed militant group. from NYT > World News https://ift.tt/Lm7Z2f5