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The Power of the Trump-Putin Presidential Photo Op NYT &rt; World News President Vladimir V. Putin and President Trump at Joint Base Elmendorf Richardson in Anchorage on Friday.

The power of the Trump-Putin presidential photo op. NYT &rt; World News President Vladimir V. Putin and President Trump at Joint Base Elmendorf Richardson in Anchorage on Friday.

Ukraine Tries to Understand Why Trump Suddenly Abandoned Idea of Cease-Fire NYT &rt; World News President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine will go to Washington on Monday seeking answers.

After Meeting Putin, Trump Reverts to Land Swaps for Peace in Ukraine NYT &rt; World News The U.S. president’s latest statements are a reversal of much of what he seemed to have agreed to with European allies this past week.

Why Is the U.S. Offering a $5 Million Reward for a Haitian Gang Leader? NYT &rt; World News A major bounty has been offered for help apprehending Jimmy Cherizier, a gang leader known as “Barbecue.” Experts have doubts about whether it will make any difference.

Trump Praises Putin in Fox News Interview After Alaska Summit NYT &rt; World News President Trump offered Sean Hannity few details of what he had discussed with President Vladimir V. Putin about Russia’s war in Ukraine, but talked up their personal connection.

Live Updates: Trump Backs Putin’s Demand for Full Peace Deal, Dashing Ukraine’s Hopes for Swift Cease-Fire NYT &rt; World News President Trump said that he and President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia favor a comprehensive deal over the immediate cease-fire Ukraine wants. President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine said he would meet with Mr. Trump in Washington on Monday.

Israel Gears Up for Nationwide Strike to Support Hostages NYT &rt; World News Nearly two years of demonstrations have failed to push Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to reach a deal with Hamas that would end the war and free the remaining captives

Russia Holds Battlefield Advantage in Ukraine War NYT &rt; World News A Ukrainian soldier firing at Russian targets in the Donetsk region in June. The area is part of the Donbas, which Moscow seeks to capture.

After Trump-Putin Alaska Summit, Europeans Are Relieved, for Now NYT &rt; World News The problem is that they have no strategy of their own for ending the Ukraine war, other than hoping to contain Russia over the longer term.

Life in a City Where English Is the Minority Language NYT &rt; World News Some thoughts from Quebec City’s English-speaking community.

Arrests in Turkey Silence Erdogan’s Rivals, Opposition Says NYT &rt; World News Turkey has arrested at least 390 people associated with the political opposition since March.

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A Lifelong Party of ‘Puzzle-Making Tomfoolery’ NYT &rt; World News In 1978, Jerry Slocum assembled the first International Puzzle Party in his living room. Now it’s a global event.

Trump and Putin’s isolated limousine conversation. NYT &rt; World News President Trump and President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Alaska on Friday.

Why Putin Can Visit the U.S. Without Risking Arrest NYT &rt; World News The International Criminal Court has accused President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia of war crimes.

Once Seen as Divisive, South Korea’s New Leader Tries for Charming NYT &rt; World News To South Koreans weary of the political polarization that led briefly to martial law, President Lee Jae Myung is showing a more human touch than his predecessor. But his biggest challenges lie ahead.

Spain’s Old Ways May Show How to Keep Cool NYT &rt; World News The tradition of the siesta is no accident. Spain has been living with extreme heat for centuries, and its people have ways of coping.

At Trump’s Summit, No Deal on Ukraine, and No Consequence for Putin NYT &rt; World News President Trump’s failure to reach an accord on Ukraine only made his warm welcome for the Russian leader more striking.

Putin flatters Trump by echoing his claims about the war in Ukraine. NYT &rt; World News President Trump with President Vladimir Putin of Russia at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Alaska.