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The Democratic Wishful Thinking About Jill Biden

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Those urging Jill Biden to persuade her husband to drop out may misunderstand the nature of their marriage.

Doing Nothing About Biden Is the Riskiest Plan of All

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Looking at polls beyond the straight horse-race numbers between Biden and Trump offers a glimpse of hope for Democrats.

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.

One Painful Debate Is Not Evidence of America’s Decline

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Russia and China have seized on last week’s painful presidential debate to push their narrative that America is in terminal decline.

Keir Starmer, Britain’s Next Prime Minister, Has Shown Us Who He Is

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Keir Starmer is set to carry a deeply authoritarian impulse into government.

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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.

Investors Pour $27.1 Billion Into A.I. Start-Ups, Defying a Downturn

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Funding for A.I. firms made up nearly half the $56 billion in U.S. start-up financing from April to June, according to PitchBook.

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Paramount and Skydance Near Merger Deal

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Just weeks after the Paramount’s controlling shareholder and Skydance scuttled their talks about a potential deal, the two media companies have tentatively agreed to a merger.

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Special Counsel Is Said to Be Planning to Pursue Trump Cases Past the Election

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Jack Smith plans to continue two criminal cases against Donald J. Trump until Inauguration Day if the former president wins, according to a person familiar with his thinking.

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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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Robert Towne, Screenwriter of ‘Chinatown’ and More, Dies at 89

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Celebrated for his mastery of dialogue, he also contributed (though without credit) to the scripts of “Bonnie and Clyde” and “The Godfather.”

Biden Says He ‘Fell Asleep on the Stage’ During Debate With Trump

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President Biden blamed his international travel schedule for his disjointed performance, calling it “not an excuse but an explanation.”

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.

What Would a Better Israeli Prime Minister Do?

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The leaders who brought Israel into crisis won’t be able to bring it out of it.

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The Question President Biden Needs to Ask Himself. Now.

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Trump fears that Biden will demonstrate the difference between a leader who puts the country first and a leader who put himself first.

Tuesday, Jul 2

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Biden’s Lapses Have Increased, According to Some Insiders

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Also, Donald Trump’s sentencing was delayed until September. Here’s the latest at the end of Tuesday.

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,

U.S. Awards $504 Million for ‘Tech Hubs’ in Overlooked Regions

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Biden administration officials hope the money will help propel technological innovation in areas that have historically received less government funding.

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.

Judge in Trump Hush-Money Case Delays Sentencing After Immunity Claim

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Donald J. Trump’s lawyers want to argue that a Supreme Court decision giving presidents immunity for official acts should void his felony conviction for covering up hush money paid to a porn star.