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Ukraine Is Denying Consular Services to Men Outside the Country

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New guidance carries a clear message to men abroad who may be avoiding the draft: You don’t get the benefit of state services if you don’t join the fight.

A Novelist Who Finds Inspiration in Germany’s Tortured History

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Jenny Erpenbeck became a writer when her childhood and her country, the German Democratic Republic, disappeared, swallowed by the materialist West.

Israel’s Military Campaign Has Left Gaza’s Medical System Near Collapse

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The Israeli military’s bombardment and invasion of Gaza have decimated its health care system in a way that aid groups and international bodies are increasingly calling “systematic.”

In Western Ukraine, a Community Wrestles With Patriotism or Survival

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As the war drags on, communities that were steadfast in their commitment to the war effort have been shaken by the unending violence on the front line.

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When U.S. Officials Visit China, Their Food Choices Are Closely Watched

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Visits to China by American officials like Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken can bring fame to local restaurants, as well as scrutiny to the dignitaries.

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Xi Is Meeting Blinken With Tough Issues on the Agenda

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The direct meeting with China’s leader is a sign of continued effort to ease tensions, but officials expect little progress on core issues like Taiwan, trade and Chinese support of Russia.

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U.N. Official Says ‘Every Day Counts’ in Aid Efforts for Gaza

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The top coordinator for humanitarian aid in the territory said Israel had made progress but that much more needed to be done to meet the vast need there.

Save the Children Says Its Guatemala Offices Were Searched Over Abuse Claims

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Prosecutors in Guatemala, which has a history of targeting nonprofit groups, said they were probing claims of child abuse, which the charity denied.

U.S. Army Begins Building Floating Aid Pier off Gaza, Pentagon Says

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The structure is meant to allow humanitarian assistance to enter Gaza via the Mediterranean Sea, bypassing Israeli restrictions on land convoys.

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The Harley Riders With a Taste for Tea and Apple Strudel

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The Harley Owners Group in Alice Springs is what’s known as a social motorcycle club, with the emphasis on social.

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Friday Briefing

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The Supreme Court considers presidential immunity.

What Is a ‘Decent Wage’? France’s Michelin Raises a Debate.

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The tire maker vowed to ensure that none of its workers would struggle to make ends meet.

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Deadly Rains and Floods Sweep Cities Across East Africa

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Downpours have killed at least 200 people and submerged homes and farms in Tanzania, Kenya and Burundi.

Deepfake of Baltimore Principal Leads to Arrest of School Employee

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A high school athletic director in the Baltimore area was arrested after he used A.I., the police said, to make a racist and antisemitic audio clip.

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Harvey Weinstein Conviction Overturned by N.Y. Court of Appeals

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In a staggering 4-to-3 decision, the state’s highest court overturned the conviction of the disgraced movie producer, who in 2020 was found guilty of two felony sex crimes.

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Mike Pinder, Founding Keyboardist of the Moody Blues, Dies at 82

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His expertise on the electromechanical Mellotron helped define the band’s progressive sound in the 1960s and ’70s on albums like “Days of Future Passed.”

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Arizona Republicans Who Supported Repealing an Abortion Ban Face Blowback

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On social media, Arizona lawmakers are accused of being baby killers, cowards and traitors.

In Hush Money Trial, Pecker Says Trump Thanked Him for Burying Stories

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David Pecker, former publisher of The National Enquirer, testified that Donald J. Trump thanked him for burying stories.

One in Five Milk Samples Nationwide Shows Genetic Traces of Bird Flu

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There is no evidence that the milk is unsafe to drink, scientists say. But the survey result strongly hints that the outbreak may be widespread.

America Is Writing Checks That Mere Optimism Won’t Cover

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Don’t bet the house on a rosy future.

Can Biden Revive the Fortunes of American Workers?

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He’s the most pro-labor president since Harry Truman. Is that enough?

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Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez Considers Resignation Amid Wife’s Investigation

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Despite insisting that allegations of influence peddling against his wife are false, Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez says he is considering stepping down, bewildering Spain.

5 Takeaways from David Pecker’s Testimony in Trump’s Hush-Money Trial

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David Pecker told jurors of a universe in which favors for celebrities were demanded and dispensed. His cross-examination will continue Friday.

Thursday, Apr 25

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Justices Seemed Ready to Limit Election Case Against Trump

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Also, Harvey Weinstein’s New York conviction was overturned.

Penny Simkin, ‘Mother of the Doula Movement,’ Dies at 85

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As a childbirth educator and maternal advocate, she promoted a profession that provides comfort to women giving birth and offers postpartum care as well.

David Pecker, Trump’s Trash Collector, Got Cold Feet

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He grew wary of his role suppressing bad stories about Trump.

Harvey Weinstein’s Conviction Overturned by NY Appeals Court: Key Takeaways

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The Court of Appeals overturned Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 conviction on sex crimes charges in New York, but he is not a free man. Here’s what to know.

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Friday Briefing: Supreme Court Hears Trump Immunity Case

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Also, more bodies were found in a Gazan mass grave.

Takeaways from Supreme Court Arguments on Trump’s Immunity Claim

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Several justices signaled interest in some protections for official acts, which could impede a swift trial in the federal election subversion case.

Supreme Court Seems Poised to Limit Trump Election Case After Immunity Hearing

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Such a ruling would probably send the case back to a lower court and could delay any trial until after the November election.