How Henrik Christiansen Made Chocolate Muffins a Hit at the Olympics

On a quest to fuel himself with thousands of calories a day, the Olympic swimmer Henrik Christiansen found an unexpected delight and shared it with the world.

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Who Is Fuad Shukr, Target of the Israeli Strike on Beirut?

He is also wanted for his role in a 1983 attack in Beirut that killed some 300 American and French soldiers.

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How the U.S. reclaimed its golden crown in women’s gymnastics final.

The United States pulled away, winning ahead of Italy, which won its first team medal since 1928, and Brazil, which claimed its first team medal ever.

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Who Are the Druse in the Israeli-Controlled Golan Heights?

There are more than one million Druse, a religious group with roots in the 11th century, across the Middle East. There are about 150,000 Druse in northern Israel and the Golan Heights.

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Netanyahu Vows ‘Severe’ Response to Deadly Attack in Golan Heights

Fears linger among Lebanese civilians after a strike killed 12 children and teenagers in the Israeli-controlled Golan Heights.

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El Chapo’s Son Abducted El Mayo and Flew Him to U.S., Officials Now Say

U.S. officials say Joaquín Guzmán López, a son of El Chapo, forced Ismael Zambada García onto a plane bound for Texas, in a case that landed the two Sinaloa cartel leaders in custody last week.

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Tuesday Briefing: Less Than 100 Days to Go

Plus, results in Venezuela’s tainted election and the new math of swimming

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Is the Seine Clean Enough? Olympic Triathletes Wait on Testers.

Water-quality results recorded before dawn on Tuesday will determine if the men’s triathlon race will take place hours later.

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Behind a French Roar, Léon Marchand leaves the world’s best swimmers in his wake.

Marchand, who has been dubbed the “French Michael Phelps,” set the Olympic record in the men’s 400-meter individual medley final.

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A Village’s Anguish Over 12 Children Lost to a Rocket Strike

A stunned hush of collective mourning fell over Majdal Shams, in the Israeli-controlled Golan Heights, after the attack from Lebanon.

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Israel Hits Lebanon in Overnight Strikes After Soccer Field Attack

The overnight strikes, a response to a rocket attack from Lebanon that killed 12 people in an Israeli-controlled town, stopped short of a major escalation, for now.

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Echoes of the Fort McMurray Disaster as Fire Sweeps Into Jasper, Alberta

About a third of the buildings in the mountain resort town have burned, raising questions about preparedness and the role of climate change.

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Katie Ledecky’s relentless march toward history begins with a bronze in Paris.

Ledecky won her 11th Olympic medal, but was outpaced by Ariarne Titmus of Australia.

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Anger Lingers Over Positive Doping Tests for Chinese Swimmers

In Paris, Chinese swimmers have been under extra scrutiny by doping watchdogs, but that hasn’t satisfied competitors like American star Caeleb Dressel.

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Israeli security officials hope Biden will push Netanyahu to drop some demands in cease-fire talks.

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Half of Canadian Town Jasper Destroyed by Fast-Moving Wildfire

As much as half of Jasper, Alberta, which lies inside one of the country’s most-visited national parks, has been destroyed, officials said.

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Sylvain Saudan, ‘Skier of the Impossible,’ Is Dead at 87

His audacious descents around the world inspired a generation of extreme skiers. “One mistake,” he once said, “you die.”

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Protesters Denounce Netanyahu’s Speech to Congress and Some Clash With Police

Thousands of peaceful protesters gathered west of the Capitol, and smaller breakoff groups clashed with the police nearby and outside Union Station.

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Thursday Briefing: Netanyahu’s Address to Congress

Plus, disinformation floods the internet during the U.S. presidential race.

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Netanyahu Defends Israel in Speech to Congress

The symbolism of the speech by Israel’s leader was almost as notable as anything he said, as criticism of the country’s war in Gaza grows.

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Harris’s Views on Israel Are in the Spotlight as Netanyahu Visits Washington

The vice president will be closely watched this week for signs of her approach to the war in Gaza should she win the White House in November.

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Macron Rejects Left-Wing Group’s Choice for Prime Minister, Lucie Castets

The left-wing parties stopped quarreling and tapped a little-known civil servant for the job. But President Emmanuel Macron said he would not appoint anyone until after the Paris Summer Olympics.

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Writing Helped Her Realize She Was a Woman. It Also Made Her Famous.

Camila Sosa Villada, an Argentine transgender author, first inhabited a female voice in stories she wrote as a child. Now her novels are translated in more than 20 languages and being adapted for the screen.

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China is hosting talks between the two main Palestinian factions, but expectations are low.

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Tuesday Briefing: Support Builds for Kamala Harris

Plus, the head of the Secret Service testified before Congress about the assassination attempt on Donald Trump.

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A U.K. Deportation Plan Cost $900 Million. Only Four People Left.

Britain’s last Conservative government spent almost a billion dollars on its controversial plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda, the newly appointed minister for immigration said Monday.

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Monday Briefing

Here’s what you need to know.

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World Leaders React to Biden Campaign Decision

Foreign leaders did not wade into the turmoil of U.S. politics, opting instead for statements of empathy for a leader who reached the pinnacle of power only to find it necessary to bow out.

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Soho Waiters Race Keeps London Servers on Their Toes

Waiters in London competed in an annual footrace designed to test their mettle, their coordination and their skill as servers.

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The Billionaire Criminal Who Secretly Profited Off Jack Ma’s Deals

Confidential documents show that Xiao Jianhua, a corrupt investor tied to China’s political elite, backed the country’s most successful and revered entrepreneur.

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Bangladesh Protests Inequality of Opportunity

The demonstrations began over a quota system for government jobs but have extended to corruption, the cost of living and income disparities.

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The World’s Most Fashionable Judoka Is Looking for Clothes in His Size

Teddy Riner has long had trouble finding stylish apparel for his 6-foot-8 frame. Could it be time to create his own line?

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Death of Vietnam’s Top Leader Raises Questions of Succession

The country’s political workings are notably opaque, but for now the president, who was until recently minister of public security, is carrying out the duties of general secretary.

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Blinken Says Gaza Cease-Fire Deal Is ‘Inside the 10-Yard Line’

The national security adviser, Jake Sullivan, was more cautious as both spoke ahead of next week’s visit to Washington by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel.

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Houthis Launch Deadly Drone Strike on Tel Aviv, Evading Israel’s Defenses

At least one person was killed and eight others injured in a predawn attack on Friday. The Israeli military said it was investigating why it “did not identify it, attack it and intercept it.”

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What Evan Gershkovich Might Face Inside Russia’s Notorious Prisons

Evan Gershkovich, The Wall Street Journal reporter, was convicted on fabricated charges and is expected to serve time in one of the country’s infamous prisons.

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Dig at Meloni’s Height Could Cost Reporter in Italy 5,000 Euros

A lawsuit that Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni won is one of several she has filed against critics. Press-freedom groups say it is a concerning practice.

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Germany Promised to Step Up Militarily. Its Budget Says Differently.

After Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Chancellor Olaf Scholz vowed a revolution in defense strategy. But the math is not adding up.

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Watch Rare Siamese Crocodiles Hatching

The largest population of the endangered Siamese crocodiles this century hatched in Cambodia, a big moment for the conservation of a wild species once on the brink of extinction.

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Thursday Briefing: J.D. Vance Takes the Stage

Plus, Israel estimates the toll on Hamas.

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Pentagon Warns ISIS Attacks Could Double This Year

Attacks claimed by ISIS in Iraq and Syria are on track to double last year’s total, the U.S. military said in a report, as the terrorist group’s affiliates become increasingly deadly elsewhere around the world.

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Britain Approves Lab-Grown Meat for Pet Food

British dogs and cats are set to become the first animals in Europe to chow down on meat cultivated from chicken cells.

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Wednesday Briefing: A Turbulent Moment in U.S. Politics

Plus, Israeli strikes killed more than 20 people in Gaza.

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Former Syrian Official in Charge of Notorious Prison Is Arrested in California

The former official, Samir Ousman al-Sheikh, is accused of falsely describing whether he persecuted anyone for their political beliefs or had been involved in any killings.

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U.S. Detected Iranian Plot to Kill Trump Separate From Last Weekend’s Shooting

American intelligence agencies were tracking an Iranian assassination effort even before the attack on former President Donald J. Trump. But officials said the two were unrelated.

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Israel in Talks Over Withdrawing From Egypt-Gaza Border, Officials Say

The discussions between Israeli and Egyptian officials comes amid diplomatic activity on several continents over a cease-fire deal and postwar plans for the territory.

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South Korea Bans Everything Bagel Seasoning

The seasoning is sold by Trader Joe’s, a brand whose popularity has skyrocketed in the region in recent years.

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J.D. Vance Is an Oil Booster and Doubter of Human-Caused Climate Change

He once said society had a climate problem but changed his position sharply while seeking Donald Trump’s endorsement in his Senate race.

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Israel Struck Twice in Its Attack on Al-Mawasi, Videos and Photos Show

Visual evidence from Saturday’s strike in Gaza that left dozens dead appears to show that the Israeli military launched a separate strike near emergency vehicles.

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Monday Briefing: An Assassination Attempt on Donald Trump

Plus, a major Israeli airstrike in Gaza.

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How Hamas Is Fighting in Gaza: Tunnels, Traps and Ambushes

Hamas overwhelmed Israel’s border in October with a coordinated, large-scale maneuver before committing atrocities. Now, it acts as a guerrilla force, its fighters often disguised as civilians.

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Israel’s Attempted Assassination of Hamas Leader Followed Surveillance of Deputy

A compound belonging to the family of Rafa Salameh, a top Hamas deputy in southern Gaza, had been under surveillance for several weeks, Israeli officials said. The strike killed more than 90 people.

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In England, a Changed Nation Hopes for a Change in Soccer Fortunes

After installing a Labour government for the first time in 14 years, the country is looking to a historical precedent as a presage to a long-awaited sporting success.

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Israel Launches Major Attack Against a Senior Hamas Commander

The target, Muhammad Deif, was an architect of the Oct. 7 attacks and has been the object of repeated Israeli assassination attempts over decades.

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Who Is the Hamas Military Leader, Muhammad Deif?

Muhammad Deif, an architect of Hamas’s Oct. 7 attack and commander of the group’s military wing, was the focus of an Israeli strike on Saturday.

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How Ukraine’s ‘Irreversible’ Path to NATO May Hinge on U.S. Election

Hanging over the alliance’s summit in Washington this week was the shadow of the U.S. presidential election, which added a layer of unpredictability to the war and to the future of the bloc.

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U.S. Officials See Hopeful Signs in Gaza Cease-Fire Talks

People briefed on the talks said it would be days until it is clear whether there was a breakthrough, and other officials cautioned that previous hopes had been dashed.

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After France’s Election, the Far Right Is at a Crossroads

The National Rally’s campaign was marred by controversies that undercut its effort to convince voters that it was ready for power. Now, leaders are asking where the party goes from here.

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In Europe, Tactical Voting Was a Big Winner. In the U.S. It Is Harder.

In France and England, parties worked to limit voters’ choices to avoid splitting votes.

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U.A.E. Tries 84 Emirates Again, Sentencing 43 to Life

The Emirati lawyers, academics and activists, who were imprisoned in national security trials, had been scheduled to be released.

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U.A.E. Tries 84 Emirates Again, Sentencing 43 to Life

The Emirati lawyers, academics and activists, who were imprisoned in national security trials, had been scheduled to be released.

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Hezbollah Launches Retaliatory Rockets After Israel Appears to Strike in Syria

Two members of Hezbollah were reported killed in Syria, near the border with Lebanon, and the Israeli police said that the Hezbollah rocket barrage that followed killed a man and a woman in the Golan Heights.

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A Children’s Hospital in Ukraine Becomes a Scene of Destruction

Families and patients were not unfamiliar with the sound of missiles flying overhead. But the Russian assault on the hospital marked one of the worst days of violence against civilians in months.

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After an Election Surprise, What’s Next for France?

Far from producing clarity, the snap election called by President Emmanuel Macron of France has yielded a muddle that could take months to sort out.

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Tuesday Briefing: What Comes Next for France

Plus, President Biden’s crucial week.

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The Surgeon

A single image captures a day of horror at a children’s hospital in Ukraine hit by a Russian missile.

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Biden Administration Rule Would Increase Authority to Block Foreign Deals

The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States proposed a rule that would make it harder for foreigners to buy land near military bases.

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France’s New Popular Front Was Formed to Keep Far Right From Power

The left-wing alliance includes the divisive Jean-Luc Mélenchon, a combative politician who has been accused of antisemitism.

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Monday Briefing: Left Surges in French Election

Plus, a reformist will be Iran’s next president.

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France Could Be Headed for Political Gridlock After Election

Experts said the country could be headed for months of political instability, with the National Assembly divided into three major blocs that appear unable to work with the others.

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Pakistan Withers Under Deadly Heat and Fears the Coming Rains

Karachi, Pakistan’s largest city, endured days of temperatures above 100 Fahrenheit, made worse by power cuts and high humidity.

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Tokyo Governors Race Has 56 Candidates

A ridiculous number of candidates are contending to be governor of Tokyo and its surrounding prefecture. Many are not even trying to win.

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France’s Snap Election Enters Its Final Hours

The vote will determine the composition of France’s National Assembly, and the future of President Emmanuel Macron’s second term.

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4 Takeaways From Iran’s Presidential Runoff

The victory of the reformist candidate, Masoud Pezeshkian, is expected to bring change, but to what extent is still an open question.

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Can Foreigners Handle the Heat? Mexico City Debates Milder Salsas.

As more foreigners, especially Americans, visit or move to Mexico City, some taco shops have lowered the heat in their sauces. Not everyone is happy.

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Masoud Pezeshkian Wins Iran Election

Masoud Pezeshkian defeated an ultraconservative former nuclear negotiator, Saeed Jalili, in a runoff.

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Andrew Tate Is Allowed to Leave Romania in Latest Court Decision

The court in Bucharest ruled that Mr. Tate and his brother, who are facing human trafficking and rape charges, must remain in the European Union as they await trial, his lawyer said.

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Who Are the Key Players in the UK Election?

Millions cast ballots for parliamentary seats on Thursday. The party that wins the most seats usually forms Britain’s next government, and that party’s leader becomes prime minister.

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UK Election Night: When to Expect Results and What Comes Next

Almost every district is expected to declare a winner by 7 a.m. local time. A clear opposition victory would result in a quick transition of power.

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Israel Strike Kills Hezbollah Commander in Lebanon

The escalation in violence across the border of Israel and Lebanon came as Western diplomats tried to head off a full-fledged war there.

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Thursday Briefing: What’s at Stake in Britain’s Elections

Plus, an ally said Biden is considering leaving the race.

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Israel’s Repeated Evacuation Orders Take Toll on Already Weakened Gazans

The latest order, which the United Nations estimated affects about 250,000 people, was the largest since October, the U.N. said.

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With Fists and Knives, Mobs Attack Syrian Refugees in Turkey

As economic woes grow in Turkey, groups of men have targeted Syrian refugees there. In response, fighters across the border in northern Syria have confronted Turkish soldiers.

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France’s Far-Right Party Has a Plan: Big on Ideas but Short on Details

Although the party, National Rally, has changed since its early days of overt racism and antisemitism, its basic philosophy remains: Immigrants are a threat to the country’s safety and economy,

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Tuesday Briefing: Top Court Gives Trump Significant Immunity

Plus, what’s next for France.

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Release of Gazan Hospital Director Draws Outcry in Israel

Mohammad Abu Salmiya, the director of Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City, was released on Monday after more than seven months in Israeli detention without charges.

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The Center Collapses in France, Leaving Macron Marooned

Squeezed by the far-right National Rally party and the left, President Emmanuel Macron faces a country that may prove ungovernable.

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