
Islamic State Camps Pose a Dangerous Problem for Syria’s Leaders
The government faces a dilemma over what to do with civil-war-era prisons and detention camps that hold thousands of ISIS fighters and tens of thousands of their family members.By Alissa J. Rubin and Daniel Berehulak
Published on : Wed Dec 10 2025
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Venezuela’s Nobel Winner Says She Will Appear in Oslo After Missing Ceremony
María Corina Machado, the Venezuelan opposition leader, said she was on her way to Norway after living in hiding in her country, where officials have threatened her with arrest.By Simon Romero and Henrik Pryser Libell
Published on : Wed Dec 10 2025
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The Challenges to Europe’s Security Go Beyond Trump’s Lack of Support
Europeans find themselves stranded between hostile powers, Russia and the United States, with key decisions looming over the future of Ukraine.By Steven Erlanger
Published on : Wed Dec 10 2025
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EuropeRussiaUkraineEuropean UnionNorth Atlantic Treaty OrganizationPutin, Vladimir VTrump, Donald JZelensky, Volodymyr

Chip Company Plotted to Send Technology to China, Ex-C.E.O. Says
The former chief executive of Nexperia, a Dutch chipmaker, said Dutch officials had known for years that the company’s Chinese owner sought to move its technology to China.By Mara Hvistendahl and Joy Dong
Published on : Wed Dec 10 2025
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Khmer Rouge-Era Land Mines Have a Big Role in Thailand-Cambodia Conflict
Thailand says ordnance replanted by Cambodia has injured or maimed more than a dozen of its soldiers. Cambodia rejects the accusation.By Sui-Lee Wee
Published on : Wed Dec 10 2025
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Danish Intelligence Report Raises Concerns About U.S.
A new document cites Washington’s shifting strategic priorities and growing pressure on allies under President Trump as sources of uncertainty for Denmark.By Maya Tekeli and Jeffrey Gettleman
Published on : Wed Dec 10 2025
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Arctic RegionsDenmarkEuropeGreenlandTrump, Donald J

Louvre Heist Was Caught on Film, Officials Say, Rebutting Director’s Account
Investigators said that a security camera recorded thieves preparing to burgle the Louvre, but that guards didn’t watch the feed in time. The museum’s director had previously said the camera was facing the wrong way.By Ségolène Le Stradic
Published on : Wed Dec 10 2025
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The Territorial Sticking Point Between Russia and Ukraine
The Kremlin says any peace deal must cede to Russia the entire eastern Donbas region, including territory Ukraine still controls — a nonstarter for Kyiv.By Josh Holder
Published on : Tue Dec 09 2025
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Donbas (Ukraine)Donetsk (Ukraine)Luhansk (Ukraine)UkrainePutin, Vladimir VZelensky, Volodymyr

Hundreds of Thousands of Thais and Cambodians Flee
People escaped from a deadly border conflict, the authorities said, with some sheltering at a racetrack in Thailand and others near temples in Cambodia.By Sui-Lee Wee
Published on : Tue Dec 09 2025
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When Diamonds Are Not Forever
After decades of growth driven by diamond mining, Canada’s Northwest Territories are facing the closure of three major mines and wondering: What’s next?By Matina Stevis-Gridneff and Pat Kane
Published on : Tue Dec 09 2025
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With Cheap Tickets and Lax Etiquette, a Theater Builds an Older Fan Base
The Hollywood Classic cinema in Seoul is popular in a country where 70-year-olds now outnumber people in their 20s.By Max Kim and Woohae Cho
Published on : Tue Dec 09 2025
worldasia
South KoreaSeoul (South Korea)

Lithuania Declares National Emergency Over Suspicious Balloons From Belarus
Hundreds of weather balloons sent to Lithuania this year have disrupted flights and stirred alarm in a sabotage campaign against a NATO state.By Lara Jakes
Published on : Tue Dec 09 2025
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Australia’s Social Media Ban for Children Takes Effect
The measure, which affects anyone under 16, is one of the most sweeping efforts in the world to safeguard young people from the potential harms of the platforms.By Victoria Kim
Published on : Tue Dec 09 2025
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AustraliaReddit IncTikTok (ByteDance)Twitch Interactive IncX (Formerly Twitter)YouTube.comFacebook IncInstagram IncSnap IncThreads (Mobile App)Kick.comAlbanese, Anthony (1963- )

Israeli Ban on Media Entering Gaza Remains, as Legal Challenge Is Delayed
Israel’s top court gave the government further reprieve on a long-stalled petition seeking free access to Gaza. Critics say barring journalists denies the world a full picture of conditions there.By Aaron Boxerman
Published on : Tue Dec 09 2025
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Yemeni Separatists Set Sights on Houthi-Controlled Capital
The Southern Transitional Council has seized control of parts of Yemen over the past week, with ambitions to create a “south Arabian state.”By Ismaeel Naar
Published on : Wed Dec 10 2025
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Map: 5.5-Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Colombia
View the location of the quake’s epicenter and shake area.By William B. Davis, Madison Dong, Judson Jones, John Keefe, Joey K. Lee and Bea Malsky
Published on : Wed Dec 10 2025
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Inside the Pentagon’s Scramble to Deal With Boat Strike Survivors
Officials initially weighed sending survivors of U.S. attacks on boats suspected of drug smuggling to a notorious prison in El Salvador, to keep them away from American courts.By Damien Cave, Edward Wong and Maria Abi-Habib
Published on : Wed Dec 10 2025
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Caribbean AreaLatin AmericaVenezuelaEl SalvadorDefense DepartmentUnited States Coast GuardHegseth, PeteRubio, MarcoTrump, Donald J

Canada’s Ambassador to U.S., Who Also Led Trade Talks, to Leave Post
Kirsten Hillman, who came to Washington during the first Trump administration, had already extended her tenure once.By Ian Austen
Published on : Wed Dec 10 2025
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CanadaCarney, Mark JHoekstra, PeterTrump, Donald J

Zelensky Says Ukraine Could Be ‘Ready for Elections’
The Ukrainian president told reporters that a vote could be held in 60 to 90 days if the country received security protections from the United States.By Claire Moses
Published on : Wed Dec 10 2025
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UkraineKyiv (Ukraine)RussiaUnited StatesZelensky, VolodymyrTrump, Donald JPutin, Vladimir V

U.S. Plans to Scrutinize Foreign Tourists’ Social Media History
Even visitors from countries like Britain and France, whose citizens don’t need visas, would be required to share five years’ worth of social media.By Christine Chung
Published on : Wed Dec 10 2025
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Customs and Border Protection (US)Electronic Frontier FoundationFederal Register

Seattle Plans Pride Match at Soccer World Cup, Infuriating Iran and Egypt
The two countries, which criminalize homosexuality and impose severe punishments for it, were picked to play on a day celebrating L.G.B.T.Q. communities.By Farnaz Fassihi
Published on : Wed Dec 10 2025
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EgyptIranSeattle (Wash)United StatesInternational Federation of Association Football (FIFA)

For Real, a Natural History of Misinformation
It’s not just humans who suffer from leading one another astray. So do fish, flies and even bacteria.By Carl Zimmer
Published on : Wed Dec 10 2025
science
Cornell University

Nobel Prize for Venezuelan Dissident Draws Criticism
María Corina Machado is being honored for her push for democracy even as she backs President Trump’s military buildup and aggressive campaign against Venezuela.By Genevieve Glatsky and Henrik Pryser Libell
Published on : Tue Dec 09 2025
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Trump and Europe’s Far Right
The American national security strategy echoes the language of far-right parties. But hardliners across the Atlantic seem unimpressed.By Katrin Bennhold
Published on : Tue Dec 09 2025
world
United StatesEuropeFranceGermanyEuropean UnionTrump, Donald J

‘Come North!’ Canada Makes Play for H-1B Visa Holders With New Talent Drive
The government says it will fast-track immigration for U.S. H-1B visa holders and spend more than $1 billion to attract researchers from the United States and the rest of the world.By Matina Stevis-Gridneff
Published on : Tue Dec 09 2025
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CanadaUnited StatesUniversity of TorontoTrump, Donald J

French First Lady’s Insult Against Feminist Protesters Prompts Outcry
Brigitte Macron used a slur to criticize protesters who had interrupted a show by a French comedian accused of rape in 2021, in a case that was dismissed.By Ségolène Le Stradic
Published on : Tue Dec 09 2025
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FranceMacron, BrigitteOwens, CandaceMacron, Emmanuel (1977- )Abittan, Ary (1974- )

Staying Informed and Not Overwhelmed in 2026
We are asking readers to share their tips for coping with the news.By Katrin Bennhold
Published on : Tue Dec 09 2025
world
Trump, Donald J

‘Voodoo Rituals’ and Banana Wars: U.S. Military Action in Latin America
The United States’ history in the region includes several about-faces, contradictions and missteps.By Helene Cooper
Published on : Tue Dec 09 2025
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CubaNicaraguaMexicoHaitiGrenadaPanamaVenezuelaReagan, Ronald WilsonWilson, WoodrowBush, GeorgeMaduro, NicolasNoriega, Manuel AntonioSam, Vilbrun GuillaumeTrump, Donald J

Iain Douglas-Hamilton, Who Studied, and Protected, Elephants, Dies at 83
Born into an aristocratic British family, he turned his empathy and knowledge of the world’s largest land mammals to the cause of saving them from poachers.By Jeffrey Gettleman
Published on : Tue Dec 09 2025
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KenyaTanzaniaSave the ElephantsDouglas-Hamilton, Iain (1942-2025)

Another Front in the War in Ukraine: Who Gets to Claim a Famed Artist?
Looking to shake off Moscow’s cultural influences, Kyiv has been seeking to highlight the Ukrainian roots of Kazimir Malevich, a renowned avant-garde painter.By Constant Méheut
Published on : Tue Dec 09 2025
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UkraineRussiaMalevich, Kasimir

Should You Be Able to Ask a Doctor to Help You Die?
More and more countries are legalizing medically assisted death. But even as the concept gains acceptance, there are difficult, unresolved questions about who should be eligible.By Stephanie Nolen
Published on : Tue Dec 09 2025
health
BelgiumColombiaCubaEcuadorGreat BritainLatin AmericaNetherlandsNew ZealandCanadaSouth KoreaSouth AfricaSloveniaSwitzerlandVermontOregonQuebec Province (Canada)

All 187,460 Miles of Road That Led to Rome, Mapped
A digital atlas of ancient Rome’s highways and byways reveals a road network that was more extensive than thought.By Franz Lidz
Published on : Tue Dec 09 2025
science
Jerusalem (Israel)TurkeyBordeaux (France)ItalyScientific Data (Journal)Dunn, Daisy (1987- )

Between Pakistan and Afghanistan, a Trade War With No End in Sight
After deadly cross-border military clashes, the Pakistani and Afghan governments have locked their populations in a trade war threatening the livelihoods of millions.By Elian Peltier and Zia ur-Rehman
Published on : Tue Dec 09 2025
worldasia
AfghanistanPeshawar (Pakistan)Tehrik-e-TalibanTaliban

Honduras Issues Arrest Warrant for Ex-President Pardoned by Trump
The attorney general said he had asked Interpol to detain Juan Orlando Hernández, who was freed from a U.S. prison last week.By Annie Correal
Published on : Tue Dec 09 2025
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HondurasHernandez, Juan OrlandoTrump, Donald J