China’s Tibet Dam Project Has Its Neighbors Worried

The hydropower dam, in quake-prone Tibet, is set to be the world’s biggest. But China has said little about the project, which could affect nearby countries.

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As Trump and Putin Circle Each Other, an Agenda Beyond Ukraine Emerges

President Trump jabs at the Russian leader with threats; Vladimir Putin responds with flattery. But there are notable signals in their jousting, including a revived discussion about nuclear arms control.

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At Auschwitz, a Solemn Ceremony at a Time of Rising Nationalism

World leaders and a dwindling group of survivors are joining ceremonies to mark the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the Nazi death camp by the Red Army.

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Monday Briefing

Cease-fires under pressure.

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Southern California Rainstorms Raise Risks of Mudslides

The charred soil left by the wildfires could create conditions ripe for mudslides because the rain, which will last into Monday, will just run off, forecasters said.

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Israeli Army Raids Home of Freed Hamas Member Amid Tensions Over Hostage Deal

Soldiers disrupted a Jerusalem gathering to mark the early release of an imprisoned Palestinian, arresting his brother and roughing up his father. A Times reporter conducting interviews was also assaulted.

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Vance Offers Fierce Endorsement of Trump’s First Week

In his first television interview as vice president, JD Vance defended President Trump on a variety of policies, including some he had previously second-guessed.

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U.K. Prime Minster Keir Starmer Thanks Trump for Role in Gaza Cease-Fire Deal

The prime minister’s office said the two leaders agreed to meet soon and discussed trade, the economy and the Middle East.

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Some Liberal Christians Find Comfort in Bishop Mariann Budde’s Plea to Trump

The bishop asked President Trump publicly to “have mercy,” electrifying some liberal churchgoers in an era dominated by conservative versions of Christianity.

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Trump Wants to Impose 25% Tariffs on Colombia. Here’s What Could Cost More.

Colombia is a relatively minor trading partner to the United States, but some industries are much more exposed than others.

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