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Amsterdam’s Latest Effort to Fight Excessive Tourism: No New Hotels

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The city wants no more than 20 million hotel stays annually. The measure is one of multiple efforts to control the flow of visitors.

Middle East Crisis: U.S. and Britain Move to Impose New Sanctions on Iran for Israel Attack

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President Biden said the United States would impose sanctions on Iran’s drone manufacturers and steel industry to punish Tehran for its aerial attack on Israel last weekend.

Countdown Is On for the Bitcoin ‘Halving’

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Bitcoin aficionados are hoping that a scheduled reduction in the number of new coins going into circulation will cause the price of the cryptocurrency to skyrocket.

How a Crypto Compliance Officer Ended Up in a Nigerian Prison

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Tigran Gambaryan, an American compliance official for the giant cryptocurrency exchange Binance, flew to Nigeria in February for a planned two-day business trip. He hasn’t returned.

Meta, in Its Biggest A.I. Push, Places Smart Assistants Across Its Apps

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Users of Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp and Messenger will be able to turn to the new technology, powered by Meta’s latest artificial intelligence model, to obtain information and complete tasks.

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Pro-Palestinian Protests Continue for a Second Day at Columbia University

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A university with a proud history of protest told student demonstrators camping on the lawn that they had to leave. The students have vowed to stay, no matter the consequences.

Chinese Exports Are Threatening Biden’s Industrial Agenda

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The president is increasingly hitting back with tariffs and other measures meant to restrict imports, raising tensions with Beijing.

What Sentencing Could Look Like if Trump Is Found Guilty

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Prison time is a possibility. It’s uncertain, of course, but plausible.

How Israel’s Conflicts Could Escalate

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Israel’s military is dealing with clashes with Hezbollah in Lebanon and with Iran, as well as the continuing war in Gaza.

Prince Harry Now Officially Resident in U.S., Documents Show

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For years, Harry and his wife, Meghan, have considered California home. This week, he updated his residency in a corporate filing.

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Judge in Trump Trial Asks Media Not to Report Some Juror Information

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Some news reports have included details about jurors that had been aired in open court. One was excused after she developed concerns about being identified.

Qatar Says It Is Reviewing Its Mediator Role as Israel-Hamas Talks Stall

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U.S. and Israeli officials have urged the Gulf state to exert more pressure on the Palestinian armed group to reach a deal.

Kennedy Family to Endorse Biden, in a Show of Force Against RFK Jr.

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More than a dozen members of the storied political family will endorse the president in Philadelphia, rejecting one of their own as he worries Democrats with an independent bid.

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Millions of Girls in Africa Will Miss HPV Shots After Merck Production Problem

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The company has told countries that it can supply only 18.8 million of the 29.6 million doses it was contracted to deliver this year.

Croatia’s Election Result Makes a Far-Right Party a Possible Kingmaker

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The Homeland Movement came third in parliamentary elections, setting itself up as a possible partner for the ruling conservatives, who failed to achieve a majority.

Germany Arrests 2 Men Suspected of Spying for Russia

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The two men, dual citizens of both countries, were accused of being part of a plot to undermine aid to Ukraine by trying to blow up military infrastructure.

Rainstorms Kill More Than 130 in Afghanistan and Pakistan

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Pakistani officials warned of more flooding and heavy rainfall next week, stoking fears of a particularly brutal monsoon season to come.

3 Reasons This Country Is a Top ISIS Recruiting Ground

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Hundreds of Tajik men have joined an Islamic State affiliate, analysts say.

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Iran and the Uneasy Arab-Israeli Alliance

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Many Arab leaders see Iran as a bigger problem than Israel, even if they don’t say so publicly.

The Fantasy of Reviving Nuclear Energy

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The nuclear industry has a long history of failing to deliver on its promises.

Here’s the latest.

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Jury selection in the trial of Donald J. Trump accelerated on Day 2. He is accused of falsifying business records to conceal hush money to a porn star.

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A Biden Victory in November Turns On This State

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Biden needs to find a narrative for his candidacy, then work like hell to push it out. But it’s hard to argue people out of their feelings.

Congress Ramps Up the Pressure on TikTok

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A legislative maneuver in the House may help an effort to force the divestment of the video platform by its Chinese owner, which would squeeze U.S. investors.

After Months of Cocaine Washing Ashore, Australian Police Make an Arrest

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Drug parcels kept showing up on beaches along Australia’s shoreline. Now, the police say they found the man behind the botched shipment.

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The Opening Days of Trump’s First Criminal Trial

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Here’s what has happened so far in the unprecedented proceedings against a former U.S. president.

W.H.O. Broadens Definition of Airborne Diseases

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After a drawn-out global controversy over the coronavirus, the W.H.O. has updated its classification of how pathogens spread through the air.

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Drought Pushes Millions Into ‘Acute Hunger’ in Southern Africa

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The disaster, intensified by El Niño, is devastating communities across several countries, killing crops and livestock and sending food prices soaring.

Joe Biden’s Challenge With Gen Z Voters

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A look at new polling that shows Joe Biden may be struggling with the Gen Z voters he needs to win.

The Mayorkas Impeachment Is History, but the Political Repercussions Will Live On

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Republicans say the quick dismissal of charges against Alejandro Mayorkas sets a dangerous precedent. Democrats say the mistake would have been to treat the case seriously.