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As Rockets Fly Overhead, Residents of Israel’s Border City Stay Underground

The Israeli government evacuated Kiryat Shmona during the last round of fighting with Hezbollah in 2023. Residents who were told it was safe to return are again under fire.The Israeli government evacuated Kiryat Shmona during the last round of fighting with Hezbollah in 2023. Residents who were told it was safe to return are again

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Amid War in Iran, Europe’s Flashes of Military Strength Also Show Its Weakness

To defend allies from Iran, the continent’s powers have mounted a rare show of force. But those efforts have diverted limited resources from other hot spots.To defend allies from Iran, the continent’s powers have mounted a rare show of force. But those efforts have diverted limited resources from other hot spots. Read More

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Live Updates: Trump Urges World to Help Protect Strait of Hormuz

The president said all countries that use the vital shipping route should send warships. Iran has effectively choked off traffic in the narrow waterway, through which a fifth of the world’s oil must transit.The president said all countries that use the vital shipping route should send warships. Iran has effectively choked off traffic in the

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Two Arrested in Death of Anti-Iranian Regime Activist in Canada

A man and a woman were charged with murder in what the authorities described as a “targeted incident” against Masood Masjoody, who had gone missing weeks ago in British Columbia.A man and a woman were charged with murder in what the authorities described as a “targeted incident” against Masood Masjoody, who had gone missing weeks

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Marseille’s Tight Mayoral Race Is a Bellwether for France’s Future

Voters across France choose mayors this week. The far right is performing strongly in the country’s second city, making the contest there a test of national shifts.Voters across France choose mayors this week. The far right is performing strongly in the country’s second city, making the contest there a test of national shifts. Read More

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Iceland’s Chief ‘Lava Cooler’ Is Bracing for the Next Volcanic Eruption

Helgi Hjorleifsson, a firefighter, is a leader in a national experiment to steer rivers of lava away from important sites. Some called it crazy, but it worked.Helgi Hjorleifsson, a firefighter, is a leader in a national experiment to steer rivers of lava away from important sites. Some called it crazy, but it worked. Read More

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Some Olympic Leaders Want to See Fixed Winter Games Host Cities

Fewer cities are bidding for Olympics, and those that are can’t always accommodate every event. The Milan-Cortina Games were the most sprawling Olympics in history.Fewer cities are bidding for Olympics, and those that are can’t always accommodate every event. The Milan-Cortina Games were the most sprawling Olympics in history. Read More

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Three More Iranian Soccer Players Withdraw Bid for Asylum in Australia

Seven members of the national women’s team had sought refuge in the country after they were labeled ‘traitors’ at home. Four of them have since changed their minds.Seven members of the national women’s team had sought refuge in the country after they were labeled ‘traitors’ at home. Four of them have since changed their minds. Read

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