Finnish Leader Warns Russia: ‘You Don’t Play With President Trump’
President Alexander Stubb of Finland has inserted himself in the Ukraine peace process in what he calls “a humble way,” regularly speaking with President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine and also talking to President Trump.
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How Photography From the Vietnam War Changed America
Vietnam was the first “living room war,” seen on TV and through remarkable photography.
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Zelensky Calls Putin’s 72-Hour Truce Pledge in Russia-Ukraine War ‘Manipulation’
The sky over Kyiv, the Ukrainian capital, early Tuesday morning.
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Clashes Erupt in Damascus Outskirts, Killing 9
Gunmen from Syria’s Druse minority standing guard near a checkpoint after sectarian-fueled clashes erupted in a Damascus suburb with a large Druse population.
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A Contender for the Papacy in the Mold of Francis
Cardinal Luis Tagle of the Philippines is on many unofficial short lists of “papabile” cardinals, or those with a good shot at succeeding the ailing Pope Francis.
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A Russian Missile Blew Apart These Kyiv Apartments, and a Decades-Old Community
A woman laying flowers on Saturday at a two-story apartment building in Kyiv, Ukraine, that was destroyed by a Russian ballistic missile two days earlier, killing 13 people.
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Cargo That Set Off Blast at Iran Port Was Improperly Documented, Investigators Say
A billboard in Tehran on Monday paid tribute to those killed in the port explosion.
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Felling of Sycamore Gap Tree Was ‘Deliberate and Mindless,’ Prosecutor Says
The felled Sycamore Gap tree on Hadrian’s Wall in northeastern England in 2023.
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Cardinal Who Threatened to Crash the Conclave Now Says He Won’t
Cardinal Angelo Becciu at Pope Francis’ funeral in Vatican City on Saturday.
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The Americans Fled Vietnam 50 Years Ago. I Visited the Buildings They Left Behind.
The rooftop of the Pittman apartment building in Ho Chi Minh City, formerly used by U.S. personnel during the Vietnam War.
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India Accuses Pakistan of Supporting Terrorism. Here’s What We Know.
Indian security forces patrolling the banks of Dal Lake, in Kashmir, on Friday.
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U.S. Navy Jet Sinks Into Red Sea After Falling Off Aircraft Carrier
Military jets on the U.S.S. Harry S. Truman, a Navy aircraft carrier, in 2022.
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Pierre Poilievre, Canada’s Opposition Leader, Loses Seat in Parliament
The Conservative Party leader, Pierre Poilievre, during a campaign rally this month in Nisku, Alberta.
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Tuesday Briefing
Prime Minister Mark Carney of Canada voting on Monday.
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Trump’s Tariffs Put China’s E-Commerce Superpowers to the Test
Alibaba’s headquarters in Hangzhou, China, in February. China’s success at e-commerce has become a key feature of the country’s broader economic rise.
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Mark Carney Wins New Term as Canada’s Prime Minister on Anti-Trump Platform
Prime Minister Mark Carney of Canada, the Liberal Party candidate, won a new term on Monday night.
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Despair Blankets Scene of Car-Ramming Attack at Festival
People visiting a makeshift memorial near the scene where a car drove into a crowd during the Lapu Lapu Festival in Vancouver, British Columbia.
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When will we know the results?
Canada uses paper ballots, which employees of Elections Canada count by hand at every polling station.
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Climate change, once a big issue, fades from Canada’s election.
Gas flare as seen from Kitamaat, British Columbia.
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China experience was once a plus. In Canada’s election, it’s a liability.
Mark Carney with Xi Jinping of China during G20 meetings in Hangzhou, China, in 2016.
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National Climate Assessment Authors Are Dismissed by Trump Administration
Sunrise, shrouded in wildfire smoke, in Forked River, N.J., on Thursday. The National Climate Assessment examines how global warming affects aspects of American life from public health to the economy.
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Immigration policy, once expected to be an election-defining issue, has fallen among voters’ concerns.
International students and others lining up for buses in Brampton, Ontario, where many students and temporary workers from India have settled.
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In Canada’s fight with Trump, Danielle Smith is playing the good cop.
Danielle Smith, the premier of Alberta, has riled Canadians across the country by speaking admiringly of President Trump, even as the American administration menaces Canada.
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What Time Do Polls Close in Canada’s Election?
A polling station in Ottawa.
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Tuesday Briefing: Canada’s Momentous Election
Voters cast ballots yesterday at a high school in Montreal.
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Israeli Spy Chief to Step Down After Clash With Netanyahu
Ronen Bar, the head of Shin Bet, last year.
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What We Know About the Power Outage in Spain and Portugal
Restaurant workers at La Taberna, a restaurant in the southern city of Ronda, Spain, worked by candlelight during a massive power outage affecting the entire Iberian Peninsula on Monday.
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Key takeaways from an election debate.
From left, Prime Minister Mark Carney, Jagmeet Singh of the New Democratic Party, Pierre Poilievre of the Conservative Party and Yves-François Blanchet of the Bloc Québécois debating this month at the CBC’s French services headquarters in Montreal.
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Power Outages in Spain and Portugal: Photos
Spectators at the Madrid Open. Tennis matches were suspended because of the outage.
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E.P.A. Says It Will Tackle ‘Forever Chemicals.’ Details Are Sparse.
Testing samples of water for PFAS chemicals at a water treatment plant lab in Wilmette, Ill.
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Despite his shaky French, Mark Carney is a hit in Quebec.
An election poster for Prime Minister Mark Carney in Blainville, Quebec.
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Dutch Municipality Accidentally Discards a 1980s Warhol Print
Beatrix, former queen of the Netherlands, posed in front of her Warhol portrait during the opening of the “Queens” exhibition at the Palace Het Loo in Apeldoorn last year.
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Canada’s million-dollar housing crisis is a top concern for voters.
The town of Chilliwack has attracted people who can no longer afford Vancouver, Canada’s most expensive city. “I really didn’t have any other options,” said Janet Robertson.
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When the left is too left in a Canada rattled by Trump.
Jagmeet Singh and his New Democrats Party face dwindling support in the election.
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On Canada’s Election Day, Trump Repeats ’51st State’ Threat
President Trump on Sunday. He has repeatedly referred to Canada as “the 51st state.”
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Outside his political base, Poilievre’s populist pitch is a harder sell.
Pierre Poilievre, the Conservative leader, speaking during a rally this month in Nisku, just south of Edmonton, Alberta.
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Israel Faces World Court Hearings Over Gaza Aid
The International Court of Justice in The Hague, Netherlands, on Monday.
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Where to Vote in Canada’s Election
Voters heading to a polling station in Mississauga, Ontario, on Monday.
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Pakistan’s Detention of Indian Border Guard Adds to Tensions
Indian Border Security Force soldiers returning to a base near Daoke village near Amritsar in Punjab, India, on Sunday.
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Canada’s Political Landscape Upended by Trump, Trudeau and Tariffs
A port in Montreal. President Trump’s tariff threats have been a campaign issue in Canada’s election.
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Attack on Migrant Facility in Yemen Kills Dozens, Houthis and Aid Officials Say
Rescue workers at the scene of the attack in Saada, Yemen, on Monday.
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Kim Kardashian Robbery Trial Begins in Paris
The violent robbery in 2016 of Kim Kardashian, pictured last month, spurred concerns about safety for tourists visiting Paris.
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Widespread Power Outage Hits Spain and Portugal
A dark market in Vigo, Spain, after a massive power outage hit Spain, Portugal, and France on Monday.
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Canada Election: It’ll Be Carney or Poilievre Against Trump’s Tariffs
Canada’s Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre (left) and Liberal leader Mark Carney (right) face off in today’s elections. Both plan to fight President Trump’s tariffs.
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Russia’s Putin Orders Cease-Fire in Ukraine for May 8-10, Kremlin Says
The scene of a Russian attack in the Ukrainian city of Sumy in April.
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Saudi Arabia and Qatar to Pay Off Syria’s Debt to the World Bank
A market in Damascus, Syria. The civil war has taken a huge toll on the country’s economy, with industries decimated and infrastructure destroyed. The Syrian government expressed its “deep gratitude” for the joint payment.
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Conclave to Choose New Pope Will Start May 7, Vatican Says
Black smoke rising from the Sistine Chapel in 2013 after cardinals failed to reach consensus on a new pope.
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When Will a New Pope Be Chosen? What to Know About the Conclave.
Three Takeaways From the Times’ Interview With President Alexander Stubb of Finland
In French-speaking Quebec, a regional party shakes up the race.
Why the Economic Disruption From Trump’s Tariff War Will Be Hard to Reverse
Canada Election: What to Know About Mark Carney and Liberals’ Win
Power Is Restored in Spain and Portugal After Widespread Outage
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