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Kings Battle for an Ancient Throne in Nigeria

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Two men claim to be the emir of Kano, an ancient kingdom in northern Nigeria. Their struggle for power and influence is feeding into a wider competition ahead of the country’s next election.

On the Kenya-Tanzania Border, an Elephant Hunting Ban Has Collapsed

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Five bulls from the area around a Kenyan wildlife reserve have been shot and killed in Tanzania in recent months.

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They Came for Spiritual Revival, Only to Be Trapped in a Deadly Panic

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Family members streamed to hospitals in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh to identify loved ones after at least 121 people — nearly all women — died in a stampede at a guru’s gathering.

How China and Russia Compete, and Cooperate, in Central Asia

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China’s leader, Xi Jinping, and President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia are courting regional leaders and pushing an alternative to the U.S.-led order.

Hurricane Beryl Caused ‘Unimaginable’ Damage in Grenada, Leader Says

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As the storm headed for Jamaica, officials were assessing what Grenada’s prime minister called “total” devastation on two of the country’s islands.

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China Seizes Taiwanese Fishing Boat As Tensions Rise

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The authorities in Taipei have demanded Beijing release the boat and its five crew members, who are being held in custody.

Wednesday Briefing

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Concerns about President Biden.

An Uproar Over a Chinese Doping Case, Except in China

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Chinese state news and social media has been virtually silent about 23 swimmers secretly testing positive in 2021, even as the issue is being debated widely abroad, including in Congress.

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Iran’s Runoff Election: What to Know

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Two candidates from opposite camps will compete for the presidency after no one garnered the number of votes needed last week to win.

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New Haitian Leader Visits Washington Seeking Additional Support

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Haiti’s newly selected prime minister, Garry Conille, met with Democrats on Capitol Hill as well as Biden administration officials, seeking more help to combat the unrest in his country.

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Meloni Condemns Fascist Nostalgia Amid Scandal in Her Party’s Youth Wing

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A news report used a hidden camera to show members of the youth arm of Brothers of Italy glorifying fascism.

What Changes Would a Far-Right Government Bring to France?

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The far-right party National Rally may end up governing France. Although it has evolved, its basic philosophy remains: Immigrants are a threat to the country’s safety and economy,

Thousands Flee in Gaza as Israel Orders More Evacuations

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The Israeli military says its campaign will soon become less intense, but Palestinians were once again racing to escape the fighting in southern Gaza, including Khan Younis.

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Wednesday Briefing: President Biden’s Lapses Increase

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Plus, Israel’s generals want a truce.

Middle East Crisis: Evacuation Order Brings New Chaos to Southeastern Gaza

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People heeding an Israeli military order to evacuate a wide swath of the enclave described strenuous and uncertain journeys in harsh conditions.

Stampede at Religious Event in India Kills More Than 100

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The crush happened in hot and crowded conditions in Uttar Pradesh State, in northern India, and a medical official said the death toll could rise.

With Fists and Knives, Mobs Attack Syrian Refugees in Turkey

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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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Blinken Says Israel Has Lost Sovereignty in North From Hezbollah Attacks

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The secretary of state’s comments underscored the stakes of cross-border tensions that threaten to bring a larger regional war alongside the conflict in Gaza.

Swedish Grandparents Can Be Paid to Babysit Under New Law

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The Nordic country’s generous social services system now allows parents to transfer a portion of paid leave days to other non-parent caregivers.

U.N. Panel Adds to Chorus Calling for Russia’s Release of Evan Gershkovich

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The U.N. Working Group on Arbitrary Detentions said the Wall Street Journal reporter was being punished for covering the war in Ukraine.

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Lucy Letby Found Guilty of Attempted Murder of Another Baby

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Ms. Letby, who had previously been found guilty in a string of murders and attempted murders, was retried and found guilty of another attempted murder.

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Prime Minister Viktor Orban of Hungary Visits Ukraine

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Prime Minister Viktor Orban of Hungary, who has resisted European military and financial aid for Ukraine, met with President Volodymyr Zelensky.

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AfD Politician Björn Höcke Fined Again for Using Nazi Slogan

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In his ruling against Björn Höcke, the judge said it was “essential that we counter the danger of old Nazi-era symbols from becoming acceptable again.”

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North Korea’s New Must-Have Accessory: The Kim Jong-un Pin

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With the introduction of the pin, Mr. Kim is said to be elevating his personality cult to the level once reserved for his father and grandfather.

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Hurricane Beryl, a Category 5 Storm, Churns Toward Jamaica

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The tropical cyclone made landfall in Grenada on Monday morning, bringing extensive storm surge and widespread power outages.

Israeli Generals, Low on Munitions, Want a Truce in Gaza

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Israel’s military leadership wants a cease-fire with Hamas in case a bigger war breaks out in Lebanon, security officials say. It has also concluded that a truce would be the swiftest way to free hostages.

In Ukraine War, A.I. Begins Ushering In an Age of Killer Robots

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Driven by the war with Russia, many Ukrainian companies are working on a major leap forward in the weaponization of consumer technology.

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North Korea’s Latest Missile Test Suggests Arms Race With South

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The North said it tested a missile with a “super-large warhead” on Monday. The South has similar missiles, meant to target underground bunkers.

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Keir Starmer Is on the Cusp of Power in the U.K.

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The Labour leader still struggles with the “performative side” of British politics, even as he has pulled his party to the center.

Tuesday Briefing

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