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Betting on Ayatollah’s Ouster Ignites Ire Over Prediction Markets

Bettors are angry that Kalshi, citing a policy against death bets, did not pay on wagers. And with signs of trading on government secrets, some lawmakers want to restrict prediction markets.Bettors are angry that Kalshi, citing a policy against death bets, did not pay on wagers. And with signs of trading on government secrets, some

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Iran War Live Updates: Israel Escalates Attacks in Lebanon as Iran Strikes Near Tel Aviv

Israel carried out deadly strikes in Beirut and other Lebanese cities, intensifying its assault against Iran-backed Hezbollah militants. Tehran retaliated for the killing of its de facto leader with missile strikes that left two dead in Israel.Israel carried out deadly strikes in Beirut and other Lebanese cities, intensifying its assault against Iran-backed Hezbollah militants. Tehran

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The Faroe Islands Are Changing Some of Europe’s Strictest Abortion Rules

A new law allowing abortion up to 12 weeks will be a major shift in an archipelago of 55,000 people, and there are strong feelings on both sides.A new law allowing abortion up to 12 weeks will be a major shift in an archipelago of 55,000 people, and there are strong feelings on both sides. Read

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He Lost a Leg for Russia. Then, He Says, His Country Betrayed Him.

Imprisoned for murder, Aleksandr Abbasov-Derskhan sought a new start in life and freedom by signing up to fight in Ukraine. But he says promised benefits proved illusory.Imprisoned for murder, Aleksandr Abbasov-Derskhan sought a new start in life and freedom by signing up to fight in Ukraine. But he says promised benefits proved illusory. Read More

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As Iran War Drags On, Europe Wants to Avoid a New Migration Crisis

A decade ago, a surge in migration to Europe spurred the far-right’s rise. European leaders now fear the Iran war could set off another crisis, and they have taken tentative steps to prepare.A decade ago, a surge in migration to Europe spurred the far-right’s rise. European leaders now fear the Iran war could set off

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Netanyahu Hopes Strikes on Iran Will Lead to Uprising and Regime Change

Israeli attacks have targeted the command centers of Iran’s repressive, internal security forces in hopes that Iranians will overthrow their rulers. Some see that as wishful thinking.Israeli attacks have targeted the command centers of Iran’s repressive, internal security forces in hopes that Iranians will overthrow their rulers. Some see that as wishful thinking. Read More

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Trump’s Friendship With Japan’s Leader Takaichi Faces Test Over Iran

In Washington on Thursday, President Trump is expected to press Sanae Takaichi for military help in the Strait of Hormuz. But she faces constraints on what she can offer.In Washington on Thursday, President Trump is expected to press Sanae Takaichi for military help in the Strait of Hormuz. But she faces constraints on what she

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