A Congressional Outsider Becomes the Establishment Pick for Oakland Mayor

Former Representative Barbara Lee entered the campaign for mayor of the Bay Area city as the favorite. But her main challenger has gained traction after positioning himself as the change candidate.

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A Devastating Trade Spat With China Shows Few Signs of Abating

The Trump administration is in a standoff with the Chinese government as trade tensions escalate, leaving U.S. businesses in the cross hairs

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As Ukraine’s Politics Heat Back Up, a Former President Sees an Opening

Petro O. Poroshenko, who led the country before Volodymyr Zelensky, said that peace talks could be smoothed if opposition figures were included in the government.

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What to Know About Ecuador’s Presidential Election

Voters are in a standoff over which candidate can better address persistent violence linked to drug trafficking.

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Hong Kong’s Democratic Party, Once a Formidable Force, to Disband

The party, once the city’s largest opposition force, long championed a moderate approach. It ended up squeezed between a discontented populace and a repressive Beijing.

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Israel Strikes Hospital in Northern Gaza and Captures Key Part of South

No one was killed but the attack hit the Ahli Arab Hospital, a mainstay of Gaza’s decimated health care system. Separately, Israel said its troops had expanded their occupation of southern Gaza.

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Russian Attack on Sumy in Ukraine Kills and Wounds Dozens

The strikes were the latest in a string of attacks on urban centers that have caused heavy civilian casualties even as the Trump administration pushes for a cease-fire.

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U.S. Nuclear Talks With Iran Move Forward

In a first meeting, the United States and Iran show signs of pragmatism and limited aims, which would make success more likely. But hard-liners on both sides — and Israel — are bound to balk.

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The Many Ways Kennedy Is Already Undermining Vaccines

The health secretary has chipped away at the idea that immunizing children against measles and other diseases is a public health good.

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U.S. Prepares to Challenge Meta’s Social Media Dominance

On Monday, Meta will face off against the federal government in a landmark antitrust trial over claims that it illegally squashed competition by buying Instagram and WhatsApp.

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