Four Takeaways From France’s Snap Election

It was a big day for the far-right National Rally. Just how big will not be clear until a second round of voting is over.

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Monday Briefing: The French far right appeared to triumph

Also, Iran’s election heads to a runoff and Japanese researchers help robots smile.

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Iranians Say Elections Bring Little Change, So Why Vote?

In Tehran, many Iranians said they didn’t see the point in voting in Friday’s first-round presidential election since all the candidates had been vetted by the government.

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How Science Went to the Dogs (and Cats)

Pets were once dismissed as trivial scientific subjects. Today, companion animal science is hot.

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What to Watch For in France’s High-Stakes Elections

French voters are heading to the polls after President Emmanuel Macron called for unexpected parliamentary elections that could put the country on a new course.

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In the Basque Country, Muted Cheers for Spain’s Soccer Team

The region has long seen itself as distinct from its country and disinterested in the national team. Can a Euro 2024 squad studded with Basque stars turn heads?

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Beryl, Now a Hurricane, to Bring ‘Life-Threatening Winds,’ Officials Warn

The hurricane is expected to intensify quickly and bring significant storm surge to the Windward Islands as a major hurricane, forecasters said on Saturday.

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Before LeBron and Bronny, These Fathers and Sons Made Sports History

The Los Angeles Lakers are poised to have the first father-son N.B.A. duo in league history. But other dads and sons have played pro sports together as well.

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Racist and Homophobic Comments Unsettle U.K. Election Campaign

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak denounced a slur used against him by a man campaigning for Reform U.K., the anti-immigration party led by Nigel Farage.

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Friday Briefing: What to Watch in the French Election

Also, the upcoming U.S. presidential debate and the vote in Iran.

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Critically Ill Children Allowed to Leave Gaza for First Time Since May

The Israeli military said the operation was carried out in coordination with the U.S., Egypt and the international community. In all, 68 people — sick and injured patients and their escorts — were allowed to leave, the military said.

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Critically ill children were allowed to leave Gaza for the first time since May.

The Israeli military said the operation was carried out in coordination with the U.S., Egypt and the international community. In all, 68 people — sick and injured patients and their escorts — were allowed to leave, the military said.

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The U.S. imposes new sanctions to cut off funding to Iran-backed militant groups.

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I.C.C. Convicts Senior Jihadist Police Leader of Atrocities in Timbuktu

The court said his crimes had involved overseeing public floggings, torture and arbitrary arrests during a jihadist takeover in northern Mali in 2012.

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Wednesday Briefing: Major Protests in Nairobi

Also, Julian Assange’s plea deal with the U.S.

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Kenya Protests Are a Blow to Biden’s Embrace of President Ruto

Just a day earlier, President Biden had formally named Kenya a major non-NATO ally.

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4 Scenarios for Next Phase in Gaza War, With ‘Intense’ Fighting Set to End

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday that the conflict is about to enter a new stage. Here are four ways that may play out, both in Gaza and at Israel’s northern border.

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Tuesday Briefing: Dagestan Attack Revives Terrorism Fears in Russia

Also, a shift in Israel’s focus and extreme heat in Mecca.

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Scotland Yard Had Doubts About Will Lewis’ Cooperation

Mr. Lewis, now the Washington Post publisher, gave ‘green light’ to delete News Corp. emails during a major journalism scandal.

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Monday Briefing

Benjamin Netanyahu said the intensive phase of Israel’s war with Hamas “is about to end.”

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Pilgrim Deaths in Mecca Put Spotlight on Underworld Hajj Industry

Most of the more than 1,300 people who died making the Islamic pilgrimage were not formally registered, a Saudi official said. That left them with little access to protection from the brutal heat.

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Monday Briefing: Among Some Israelis, Muted Sympathy for Gaza

Also, shootings in Dagestan, a Russian republic.

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Dagestan Gunmen Target Synagogue and Churches

Gunmen killed at least a half-dozen police officers and a priest in Dagestan in what appeared to be coordinated attacks, local officials said.

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The Nation Resurgent, and Borders, Too

In France, as in the United States, feelings harden against immigrants, and President Emmanuel Macron and President Biden take note.

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A Tourist From New Mexico Is Killed by an Elephant in Zambia

The incident came months after another tourist was killed in Zambia when an elephant charged her group. One wildlife expert said the attacks were most likely “freak accidents.”

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After Hajj Deaths, Egypt Suspends Companies That Took Pilgrims to Mecca

The action against 16 tour companies came as governments look into whether many travelers were not properly registered to make the journey into the desert.

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Putin Shows He Can Antagonize the U.S. Far Afield From Ukraine

His support for North Korea’s military ambitions showed he can inflict pain on the U.S. and its NATO allies in ways beyond aggression in Ukraine.

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Hajj Pilgrimage Death Toll Climbs Into the Hundreds

Searing heat in Saudi Arabia appeared to at least contribute to many of the deaths.

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Israel says it struck a missile launch site in a Gaza ‘humanitarian zone.’

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Netanyahu’s Growing Rift With Israel’s Military Raises Questions About Gaza War’s Future

Their tensions, which have grown quietly for months, reached a new peak this week when the military’s chief spokesman, Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari, made unusually blunt comments.

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Friday Briefing: Vladimir Putin Visits Vietnam

Also, a rift in Israel over the war in Gaza.

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Putin Threatens to Arm North Korea, Escalating Tension With West Over Ukraine

The Russian leader issued the warning at the end of a trip to Asia, during which he signed a mutual defense pact with North Korea’s leader, Kim Jong-un.

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Attack of Jewish Girl Spurs Tensions Over Antisemitism in France

The alleged rape of a 12-year-old Jewish girl is inflaming an already tense and divisive situation.

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Why Is Putin Traveling to Vietnam?

President Vladimir V. Putin arrived in Hanoi keen to maintain the longstanding military ties between Russia and Vietnam, as Hanoi has developed deeper bonds with Washington.

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Beluga Whales Are Rescued From Ukrainian War Zone to New Home in Spain

A pair of beluga whales were extricated from the besieged city of Kharkiv and taken to an aquarium in Spain with help from experts around the world.

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Gaza Anarchy Hinders Aid Efforts, Despite Daily Combat Pause

Thousands of tons of aid stockpiled in southern Gaza cannot be distributed because the roads are too dangerous, relief groups say.

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Nancy Pelosi Meets With Dalai Lama, Despite China’s Criticism

The former House speaker joined a congressional delegation that met with the Tibetan spiritual leader at his home in India. China calls him a separatist.

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Tom Cole, House GOP Spending Chief, Defeats Challenger in Oklahoma Primary

The veteran Republican faced a right-wing challenger who sought to make his powerful post on the committee that controls federal spending into a political liability.

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Wednesday Briefing: Biden’s Plan to Help 500,000 Immigrants

Also, Thailand’s vote to legalize same-sex marriage.

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Euro 2024: Georgia Falls to Turkey in Thrilling Debut

The opposition in Georgia accused the government of cozying up to Russia. Can playing in the Euros make the nation feel more like a part of Europe?

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Tuesday Briefing: Netanyahu Disbands His War Cabinet

Also, President Vladimir Putin’s state visit to North Korea.

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China and Philippines Trade Angry Accusations After a Ship Collision

The clash is the latest in a string of confrontations that have increased tensions in the South China Sea.

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As China’s Pressure on Taiwan Rises, Departing U.S. Envoy Urges Steady Hand

Worries about Chinese belligerence rose during Sandra Oudkirk’s three years in Taipei. As she leaves, she is seeking to assure Taiwan of continued U.S. support.

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Monday Briefing: Israel Plans for a Daily Pause in Some Fighting

Also, an emerging plan to resist Donald Trump and an Iran-Sweden prisoner swap.

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More Than 80 Nations Back Talks to Ease Path to Peace in Ukraine

Meeting in Switzerland, world leaders backed a joint statement urging more diplomacy, but were divided on how to engage Russia.

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The Greens Are Dead. Long Live the Greens!

Europe’s climate change-minded parties performed poorly in the European Union elections. Is the once ambitious European green movement over, or could its electoral crash launch a rebirth?

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Will Lewis Is Said to Have Used Stolen Records as Editor in U.K.

Years before becoming the Post’s publisher, Will Lewis assigned an article based on stolen phone records, a former reporter said.

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Middle East Crisis: Eight Israeli soldiers were killed in southern Gaza, the military said.

The soldiers — who belonged to the military’s engineering corps — were riding in an armored vehicle when they were caught in an explosion, an official said.

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‘We Need to Unite’: Protests Against the Far Right Are Held Across France

A newly formed left-wing coalition called on demonstrators to stop Marine Le Pen’s National Rally party from taking power in upcoming elections.

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A Tense Debate Erupts at the G7, This Time Over Abortion Rights

Wording in the summit’s final statement led to a diplomatic tug of war, primarily between the United States and Italy.

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At the G7, Biden Can’t Escape the Shadow of the Gaza War

The president was miffed when, expecting to talk about a security pact with Ukraine, he was asked for updates on the Gaza cease-fire plan.

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Snap Election in France Sets Off a Wild Week of Politics

President Emmanuel Macron’s sudden call for new parliamentary elections has created chaos on the right and fostered rare unity on the left.

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What to Know About Chemical Hair Relaxers and Health

A growing body of evidence shows a link between these products and a number of health disorders in Black women.

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Russian Warships Enter Havana Bay as Part of Planned Exercises

Experts called the naval exercises routine but also a show of strength as Washington maintains military support for Ukraine in its war against Russia.

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Thursday Briefing: G7 Leaders Prepare to Debate Frozen Russian Assets

Also, an E.U. blow to China’s electric-vehicle ambitions.

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Israeli Hostages Rescued From Gaza Detail Life in Hamas Captivity

The four hostages rescued in Gaza were described as malnourished and traumatized.

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Distinctive White Grizzly Dies After Being Struck on Canadian Highway

Grizzly Bear 178, or Nakoda, as she was known to her fans on social media, was hit in Yoho National Park, hours after her cubs were struck and killed in a separate accident, officials said.

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Wednesday Briefing: Hunter Biden Found Guilty on Gun Charges

Also, pressure on Israel and Hamas to reach a deal.

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New Gaza Cease-Fire Proposal Puts Spotlight on Hamas Leader Yahya Sinwar

Yahya Sinwar, an architect of the Oct. 7 attacks on Israel, is believed to remain in hiding in Gaza. His voice is believed to be pivotal in Hamas’s decision-making.

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The U.N. Security Council will vote on a U.S.-backed cease-fire resolution.

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Aircraft Carrying Malawi’s Vice President Is Missing

A search is underway after the aircraft carrying Vice President Saulos Chilima and nine other people vanished.

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Ukrainian Activist Traces Roots of War in ‘Centuries of Russian Colonization’

One Ukrainian researcher and podcaster is a leading voice in efforts to rethink Ukrainian-Russian relations through the prism of colonialism.

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Iran Names Six Candidates for President, Including Parliament Speaker

The June 28 election to succeed President Ebrahim Raisi, who died in a helicopter crash last month, comes as the country faces acute domestic and international challenges.

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The last functioning hospitals in Gaza may soon be out of service, the health ministry warns.

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Benny Gantz, a Member of Netanyahu’s War Cabinet, Postpones Address

The decision comes as Israeli authorities announced that they had rescued four hostages who had been held in Gaza since Oct. 7.

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A member of Netanyahu’s war cabinet who threatened to quit postpones a planned address.

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Blinken to Visit Israel and Three Arab States Next Week

The U.S. secretary of state is expected to visit Israel, Egypt, Qatar and Jordan over three days.

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Gaza Aid Pier Repaired After Damage by Rough Seas, U.S. Says

Food, water and other supplies are expected to begin to flow through the pier again “in the coming days,” the U.S. military said.

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South Africa’s President Announces Intent to Form National Unity Government

President Cyril Ramaphosa’s party, the African National Congress, is seeking a broad alliance after it failed to win enough seats in last week’s election to form a government on its own.

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Video Analysis Shows Israeli Strike Used Bomb That Appeared to Be U.S.-Made

A video of munitions debris filmed at the school complex in central Gaza where thousands of Palestinians were sheltering showed remnants of a GBU-39, a bomb that is designed and manufactured by Boeing.

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T.D. Allman, Assertive Globe-Trotting Journalist, Dies at 79

Reporting from more than 80 countries, he combined close observation with sharp conclusions that pointed the finger at misdeeds or abuse of power. He was an author as well.

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18 Arrested at Israeli Nationalist Flag March Through East Jerusalem

The annual march celebrating Israel’s 1967 takeover of the mostly Palestinian East Jerusalem has long been a flashpoint.

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A Russian American Is Sentenced in Russia Over Social Media Posts

The latest detention of an American national in Russia has renewed fears that the Kremlin is seeking to use U.S. citizens as bargaining chips.

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House Votes to Impose Sanctions on I.C.C. Officials Over Israel Prosecution

The Republican-written bill, which the White House strongly opposes, stands little chance of becoming law after lawmakers failed to reach a bipartisan deal on penalizing measures.

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India’s 2024 Election Takeaways: Modi Struggles to Stay on Top

The prime minister will keep his job, but his aura has been diminished and his leadership has fundamentally changed as the country’s multiparty democracy springs back to life.

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Ukraine Strikes Into Russia With Western Weapons, Official Says

The official said Ukraine had destroyed missile launchers in the Russian region of Belgorod using an American-made rocket system.

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Tuesday Briefing: Mexico Elects Its First Woman President

Also, the U.S. is poised to change its asylum policy.

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Voters Turn Mexico’s Governing Party Into the Dominant Party

Expectations were high for the leftist Morena party, and it exceeded them, potentially giving President-elect Claudia Sheinbaum and her allies the power to enact systemic change.

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Israel’s Seizure of Gaza Border Zone Strains Ties With Egypt

Israel defied ominous Egyptian warnings and took control of the Philadelphi Corridor, but the reaction from Egypt, which wants to maintain its security cooperation with Israel, has been muted.

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What to Know About Claudia Sheinbaum, Mexico’s Newly Elected President

Here are five key insights into Mexico’s new president as people wonder whether she will diverge from Andrés Manuel López Obrador’s policies or focus on cementing his legacy.

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Monday Briefing

South Africa rejects the party that ended apartheid.

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E.U. Elections Could Leave Hard Right Stumbling Over Its Own Decisions

Elections starting this week for the European Parliament could leave far-right parties with more power than ever, but also expose the fissures among them.

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Monday Briefing: What’s Next for South Africa

Also, India’s elections and internet in the Amazon.

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U Tin Oo, Embattled Pro-Democracy Leader in Myanmar, Dies at 97

Once one of his country’s most powerful figures, he helped found its main opposition party. “I had to face up to the harm I did to people when I served in the army,” he said.

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Robert Pickton, Notorious Canadian Serial Killer, Dies at 74

Convicted in the murder of six women (though he boasted of killing many more), he died of unspecified injuries after being assaulted in prison.

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After Biden’s Push for Truce, Netanyahu Calls Israel’s War Plans Unchanged

The timing of the remarks seemed to rebuff the president’s hopes for a speedy end to the war. But some analysts said the prime minister was aiming at domestic supporters, not the White House.

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Yael Dayan, Israeli Writer, Politician and Daughter of War Hero, Dies at 85

She was hailed for her books and admired for promoting women’s rights. But her support for a two-state solution to the Palestinian conflict angered many.

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