What to Watch in Today’s Big Elections in Wisconsin and Florida

Voters in a crucial court race and two House special elections will provide hints of how the country views President Trump and Elon Musk, months after they took power.

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China’s Military Drills Around Taiwan Are a Warning to Its President

The drills came after Taiwan’s president, Lai Ching-te, announced measures to counter China’s influence and espionage. Beijing also wants to send a message to Washington, analysts said.

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The UK Government Wouldn’t Ban Smartphones in Schools. These Parents Stepped Up.

In Britain, amid growing evidence of harm to young people from extreme content online, a “Smartphone Free Childhood” campaign is going viral.

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As Bangladesh Reinvents Itself, Islamist Hard-Liners See an Opening

A brewing shift toward religious conservatism has emerged from the political vacuum in this country of 175 million people.

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There’s No Party Like an Iftar Party for Bangladesh’s Aspiring Leaders

During Ramadan, political parties used the events to signal potential alliances after the ouster of the country’s authoritarian leader.

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Tuesday Briefing

President Trump’s talk of a third term.

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Democrats Sue Trump Over Executive Order on Elections

The lawsuit accuses President Trump of vastly overstepping his authority to “upturn the electoral playing field in his favor and against his political rivals.”

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Hegseth Mandates Uniform Fitness Standards for Combat Roles

Pete Hegseth, the defense secretary, mandated that physical fitness requirements for combat jobs be “sex-neutral,” a move that is likely to significantly reduce the number of women who qualify.

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South Korea’s President Will Learn His Fate on Friday

The Constitutional Court will announce on Friday whether Yoon Suk Yeol, who was impeached in December for declaring martial law, will be permanently removed from office or restored to power.

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Israel’s Military Says It Struck Beirut’s Suburbs

The attack was the second in less than a week, raising fears that a cease-fire between Israel and Hezbollah could unravel.

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