The Hottest New Defense Against Drones? Lasers

Cheaper than advanced air defenses and more versatile than low-tech options, lasers have become a popular choice for nations worried about drone attacks.

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Anti-Austerity Strikes and Protests Grip France

Barely a week into the job, Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu faces rising social unrest on top of political deadlock and financial turmoil.

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Live Updates: Trump Meets With Starmer on Day 2 of State Visit

After a day of lavish pageantry, President Trump and Prime Minister Keir Starmer are expected to announce large business deals involving American and British companies.

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What Will China’s Green-Tech Ambitions Cost the World?

Laos is just one of the emerging markets where China’s green-tech revolution is installing more than cheap energy.

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Trump Administration Stopping Efforts to Collect Scientific Data

A pattern of getting rid of statistics has emerged that echoes the president’s first term, when he suggested if the nation stopped testing for Covid, it would have few cases.

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Bookshop Cancels Event With Palestinian Author, Jenan Matari, Over Community ‘Concerns’

The author, Jenan Matari, said her book launch event in New Jersey had been canceled because of her views on the war in Gaza. A local rabbi cited concerns about her social media posts.

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Britain hopes that U.S. investments offset some economic pain.

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America and Britain Are Worlds Apart on Energy Policies, Except Nuclear

While renewable energy is broadly popular in both countries, the policies of the Trump and Starmer governments could not be more different.

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Rifts Grow Between Netanyahu and His Security Chiefs

As Israel expands its war in Gaza, decision-making has become increasingly concentrated in the hands of one person: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

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Who Is Brendan Carr, the F.C.C. Chair Who Played a Role In Jimmy Kimmel’s Suspension?

The chairman of the F.C.C., who is in the spotlight for his comments that may have led to the suspension of late night TV show host Jimmy Kimmel, has long criticized the media for perceived bias.

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