With Russia and Ukraine to Meet Again, Here’s What to Know About the Peace Talks

The warring sides are still far apart heading into the third round of U.S.-brokered peace negotiations, set for Wednesday in Istanbul.

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Aid Groups Blame Israel’s Siege of Gaza for ‘Mass Starvation’

More than 100 organizations, including Save the Children and Doctors Without Borders, add to growing calls for aid restrictions to be eased and the war to end.

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Zelensky Faces Criticism in Ukraine Over Effort to Rein In Corruption Agencies

President Volodymyr Zelensky signed a bill limiting two Ukrainian agencies leading efforts against corruption. Critics say it was an overstepping of his authority.

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What to Know About the U.S. Move to Withdraw From UNESCO

The Trump administration plans to pull out of the U.N. cultural agency, putting UNESCO back at the center of geopolitical rivalry.

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Long Island Man Planned to Set Off Homemade Bombs in Manhattan, Authorities Say

The man made several explosive devices using chemicals bought online, placing some on rooftops in New York City before he was arrested, the authorities said.

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Mamdani Victory Could Represent Expansion of the Left’s Influence

Business leaders are anxious over the prospect of Zohran Mamdani in City Hall, while the Democratic Socialists of America are contemplating how they would wield power and influence policy.

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With Labubus and a Cat Cafe, a Shopping Mall Thrives in New York City

The city’s newest indoor shopping center, in Queens, has defied predictions of the death of the American mall by catering to Asian American shoppers.

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To Build Affordable Housing, One State Could Loosen Flood Protections

New Jersey officials are tinkering with the state’s ambitious climate regulations amid a housing crisis. Activists say that economically vulnerable residents could suffer.

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Comeback in ’90s Offers Democrats a Bit of Hope. But Not Much.

The party’s last rebuilding effort took nearly a decade and followed debilitating ideological battles. Some in the party see it as a model, up to a point.

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Power Bank Suspected as Cause of Fire on Virgin Australia Flight

Airlines have tightened rules regarding portable batteries after a rise in episodes on planes in recent years.

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