How a Self-Described Wallflower Came to Lead the Texas Democrats’ Walkout

State Representative Gene Wu represents a racially diverse corner of Houston when he’s not defending juveniles in court. The battle over redistricting has pushed him into the national spotlight.

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Ukrainians Greet Planned Trump-Putin Summit With Skepticism

Despite longing for an end to Russia’s invasion, few believe that a meeting between President Trump and President Vladimir V. Putin is likely to deliver a peace plan they can accept.

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English-Language Stand-Up Is Taking Off in Europe. No Joke.

These comics have to navigate culture clashes and social stereotypes. They key, they say, is to make fun of your own nationality first.

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Trump’s Threat to Hit Chips With 100% Tariffs Raises Big Questions

The semiconductor supply chain is complex and global. And most chips come into the United States as part of electronics.

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U Myint Swe, Acting President of Myanmar Installed by Military, Dies at 74

A figurehead leader, he had little real power but did endorse measures that allowed the country’s generals to extend their rule after a 2021 coup.

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Measles Spreads Quickly in Rural Alberta Areas That Resisted Vaccines

The virus is spreading in insular Mennonite communities. But the broader population is vulnerable as vaccine rates have fallen across the Canadian province since the Covid-19 pandemic.

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How a Pro-Palestinian Group Fell Foul of a Long Unused U.K. Terrorism Law

The protest group Palestine Action does not promote violence against people. But after it damaged military property, the British government banned it as a terrorist organization.

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She Survived a 9-Story Fall After a Russian Missile Hit Her Building

Veronika Osintseva’s story has captivated a war-weary Ukraine.

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For Putin, Trump Summit Is Key to Securing Ukraine Goals

The Russian leader sees direct talks with Trump as essential to achieving his ultimate aims in Ukraine.

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Trump and Putin to Meet in ‘Coming Days,’ Kremlin Aide Confirms

A summit between President Trump and President Vladimir V. Putin would come as the United States has urged Russia to agree to a cease-fire in Ukraine or face new sanctions.

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