
Russia Nears Capture of Key Ukrainian Towns After Year of Grinding Assaults
Russian troops have advanced at a glacial pace in recent months, but gains in southern and eastern Ukraine could give Moscow an edge in U.S.-mediated peace talks.By Constant Méheut
Published on : Tue Feb 10 2026
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Donetsk (Ukraine)Huliaipole (Ukraine)Kostyantynivka (Ukraine)Pokrovsk (Ukraine)UkraineCenter for Strategic and International Studies

Trump’s Threats to Cuba’s Oil Suppliers Put Mexico in a Bind
The longstanding alliance between Cuba and Mexico is under mounting pressure from the United States, forcing President Claudia Sheinbaum into a precarious balancing act.By James Wagner
Published on : Tue Feb 10 2026
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Havana (Cuba)MexicoLatin AmericaVenezuelaPemexMorena (Mexican Political Party)Maduro, NicolasSheinbaum, Claudia

The Ties That Bound a Fixture of British Politics to Jeffrey Epstein
For years Peter Mandelson, a senior British politician, concealed the depth of his friendship with the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, until new files were released.By Michael D. Shear and Jane Bradley
Published on : Tue Feb 10 2026
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EuropeGreat BritainLondon (England)United StatesLabour Party (Great Britain)Epstein, Jeffrey E (1953- )Brown, GordonStarmer, KeirMandelson, Peter

How the Israeli President’s Visit to Australia Created a ‘Tinder Box’
Isaac Herzog’s trip led to widespread rallies and tested the restrictions on protests that Australia installed after a deadly attack on a Jewish celebration.By Victoria Kim
Published on : Tue Feb 10 2026
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Sydney (Australia)New South Wales (Australia)AustraliaIsraelGaza StripHerzog, IsaacAlbanese, Anthony (1963- )Minns, Chris

The Games Before the Games: How Italy’s Security Forces Compete for Olympic Stars
Most Italian athletes at the Winter Games subsidize their training by joining the police or the military, which vie to enlist the best talent.By Jason Horowitz
Published on : Tue Feb 10 2026
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Italy

Hamas Would Keep Some Arms Initially in Draft Gaza Plan, Officials Say
Israel is unlikely to withdraw its troops from the enclave before Hamas and other militant groups lay down their arms.By Adam Rasgon, Natan Odenheimer and Abu Bakr Bashir
Published on : Tue Feb 10 2026
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Gaza StripIsraelUnited StatesHamasKushner, JaredMeshal, KhaledMladenov, Nickolay ENetanyahu, BenjaminTrump, Donald JWitkoff, Steven

Russia Knocked Out the Heat. So She Slept in a Tent on Her Bed.
With defiant ingenuity, Kyiv residents are trying to find ways to stay warm in a cruel winter.By Andrew E. Kramer and Lynsey Addario
Published on : Tue Feb 10 2026
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UkraineZelensky, Volodymyr

What to Know About Canada’s New Bridge to Detroit That Trump Hates
President Trump’s threat to block the opening of the new crossing is the latest in a long string of challenges for the project.By Vjosa Isai and Ian Austen
Published on : Tue Feb 10 2026
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Israelis Protest Surge in Gun Crime Within Arab Community
Palestinian and Jewish citizens of Israel joined forces to demand government action in the face of a spiraling death toll from criminal violence among Arabs.By Isabel Kershner and Rawan Sheikh Ahmad
Published on : Tue Feb 10 2026
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Ukrainian Olympian Says He’ll Race With Banned Helmet Honoring War Dead
Vladyslav Heraskevych said he would risk disqualification to wear a helmet that the International Olympic Committee said defied a ban on political speech.By Heather Knight
Published on : Tue Feb 10 2026
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Eating Kosher in the Heart of Syria: Lamb-Stuffed Zucchini but Hold the Yogurt
In the post-Assad era, more Jews are visiting a country that some fled decades ago. One hotel restaurant offers a corner where religious dietary requirements are melded with the local cuisine.By Raja Abdulrahim
Published on : Tue Feb 10 2026
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Damascus (Syria)SyriaAssad, Bashar al-

Farmers Made a Fortune on This Fruit. Now It Is Piling Up.
Malaysian durian farmers saw immense profits over the last decade as China snapped up their produce. But tastes have shifted.By Zunaira Saieed and Lauren DeCicca
Published on : Tue Feb 10 2026
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MalaysiaChina

Italian Reporters to Strike After TV Anchor Mangles Celebrity IDs
Paolo Petrecca made numerous gaffes while commentating on the Olympics opening ceremonies for Italy’s public broadcaster. Journalists are incensed.By Motoko Rich
Published on : Tue Feb 10 2026
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A City, Taken
A year after a rebel takeover, residents of Goma, in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, carry violent memories and signs of hope.By Guerchom Ndebo
Published on : Mon Feb 09 2026
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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. By Victor Mather and James Hill
Published on : Tue Feb 10 2026
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Chappell Roan Leaves Wasserman Agency After Founder Appears in Epstein Files
Casey Wasserman, who founded and leads the talent agency bearing his name, exchanged flirtatious emails with Ghislaine Maxwell in the early 2000s.By Claire Moses
Published on : Tue Feb 10 2026
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Wasserman, CaseyRoan, ChappellEpstein, Jeffrey E (1953- )Maxwell, Ghislaine

An Olympian Quest in Milan: Glimpsing a K-Pop Superstar
Celebrities abound at the Winter Games. For fans, seeing one up close can be its own grueling competition.By Andrew Keh
Published on : Tue Feb 10 2026
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Milan (Italy)Sunghoon (2002- )

Amid U.S. Pressure, Nicaragua Blocks a Once-Popular Route from Cuba
The Trump administration has criticized Nicaragua for serving as an illegal immigration pathway to the United States.By James Wagner
Published on : Tue Feb 10 2026
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The 2026 Milan-Cortina Olympics in Pictures
As the athletes soared through the air and spun above the ice, New York Times photographers were there to capture the action in Italy.Published on : Mon Feb 09 2026
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Milan (Italy)

Canadian Airlines Cancel Flights as Cuba Runs Out of Jet Fuel
The Trump administration’s crackdown on oil shipments to Cuba is beginning to wreak havoc on the Caribbean island’s travel industry.By Frances Robles
Published on : Mon Feb 09 2026
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Starmer’s Epstein Crisis
Among the powerful men facing fallout from the files, the one in deepest trouble appears to have never met Epstein: the British prime minister.By Katrin Bennhold
Published on : Mon Feb 09 2026
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IsraelWest BankLahore (Pakistan)Starmer, KeirEpstein, Jeffrey E (1953- )Murakami, Haruki

Two Senegalese Celebrities Are Arrested in Crackdown on Homosexuality
A TV presenter and one of Senegal’s best-known musicians appeared in court on Monday in one of the country’s most high-profile anti-gay cases in years.By Ruth Maclean, Saikou Jammeh and Babacar Fall
Published on : Mon Feb 09 2026
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Israeli President’s Visit to Australia Prompts Protests and Arrests
Amid activists’ objections, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese had invited President Isaac Herzog to visit to honor the victims of the Bondi Beach shooting.By Ephrat Livni
Published on : Mon Feb 09 2026
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AustraliaIsraelGaza StripBondi Beach (Sydney, Australia)Sydney (Australia)Palestine ActionHerzog, IsaacAlbanese, Anthony (1963- )

This 21-Year-Old American Wants to ‘Revolutionize’ Figure Skating
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.By Juliet Macur
Published on : Mon Feb 09 2026
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Milan (Italy)Hamilton, Scott (1958- )Lysacek, EvanMalinin, Ilia (2004- )Boitano, Brian

Israel Gives Itself More Control Over Occupied West Bank
The security cabinet took actions that make it easier for Jews to buy land in the territory. Critics say the changes violate the Oslo Accords and international law and accelerate attempts to annex the land.By David M. Halbfinger and Isabel Kershner
Published on : Mon Feb 09 2026
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Hebron (West Bank)West BankIsraelPalestinian AuthorityReligious Zionism (Israeli Political Party)Netanyahu, BenjaminSmotrich, Bezalel (1980- )

Trump Is a Global ‘Wrecking Ball,’ European Security Experts Say
The organizers of the Munich Security Conference, Europe’s main defense-related forum, said in a report that President Trump is helping destroy the postwar international order.By Jim Tankersley
Published on : Mon Feb 09 2026
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EuropeMunich (Germany)Trump, Donald JRubio, Marco

Olympic P.S.A.: Do Not Jump for Joy While Wearing Your Medal
Several athletes have had their medals fall off their ribbons while celebrating their victories. Organizers are looking into it: “This is something we want to be perfect.”By Claire Moses
Published on : Mon Feb 09 2026
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Johnson, Breezy (1996- )Liu, Alysa (2005- )

53 Migrants Missing After Boat Capsizes Off Libya, U.N. Agency Says
The victims are among at least 484 migrants who have died or gone missing in the central Mediterranean this year, according to the International Organization for Migration.By Elisabetta Povoledo
Published on : Mon Feb 09 2026
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Iran Detains Prominent Political Figures, Expanding Crackdown on Dissent
The detentions of politicians from Iran’s reformist opposition follow mass arrests and a string of repression tactics aimed at preventing further anti-government unrest.By Erika Solomon and Farnaz Fassihi
Published on : Mon Feb 09 2026
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IranKarroubi, Mehdi

The resignation of a key Starmer aide has accelerated the scandal.
By Michael D. Shear and Stephen Castle
Published on : Mon Feb 09 2026
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Here’s the latest.
By Stephen Castle
Published on : Mon Feb 09 2026
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Prince William Visits Saudi Arabia for Delicate Diplomacy
The heir to the British throne will meet with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, as Britain and Saudi Arabia look to strengthen ties.By Megan Specia
Published on : Mon Feb 09 2026
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