Keir Starmer Endures Rebellion in Parliament Over Welfare Cuts

A bill to cut the cost of Britain’s social welfare system passed a hurdle in Parliament on Tuesday, but only after Prime Minister Keir Starmer made significant concessions.

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As U.S. Warms Ties With Syria, What Does It Expect?

President Trump signed an executive order this week lifting most sanctions on Syria. Ahead of that action, U.S. officials laid out expectations from the new government in Damascus.

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Macron and Putin Discuss Iran and Ukraine in Rare Call

It was the two leaders’ first call since 2022, and the Russian president’s first with any major European leader since last year.

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Senate Version of Trump’s Policy Bill Ends Many Clean Energy Credits

By ending tax credits for wind and solar power, Senate Republicans may have jeopardized billions in investments in their own districts.

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Saks Is at a Crossroads, Facing Creditor and Vendor Unease

The luxury retailer made an initial payment to bondholders on time, but six months after it acquired Neiman Marcus concerns about its finances remain.

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Zohran Mamdani Wins N.Y.C. Mayoral Primary in Decisive 12-Point Victory

Mr. Mamdani defeated Andrew M. Cuomo in the Democratic primary by a significant margin. He was declared the winner on Tuesday after ranked-choice tabulations were run.

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Man Who Killed Paramedic in Random Attack Receives 25 Years to Life

Alison Russo was stabbed over 20 times as she returned from lunch to her station in Queens, according to the police. She had been just months from retirement.

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How Zohran Mamdani Stunned New York and Won the Primary for Mayor

Mr. Mamdani’s victory upended city politics and reverberated nationally. He relied on a memorable message, charisma and a strong ground game.

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National Climate Report Website Goes Dark

The federal website hosting five legislatively mandated reports stopped working Monday afternoon.

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