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‘Shawshank’ in China, as You’ve Never Seen It Before NYT » World News A stage adaptation of the film featured an all-Western cast, was performed in Chinese and raised questions about translation, both linguistic and cultural.

Tucker Carlson’s Lesson in the Perils of Giving Airtime to an Autocrat NYT » World News The death of Aleksei Navalny, the Kremlin’s most vocal domestic opponent, prompted fresh criticism on Friday of the right-wing host’s recent interview with Vladimir Putin.

Aleksei Navalny, Russian Opposition Leader, Dies in Prison at 47 NYT » World News The Kremlin’s fiercest critic, whose work brought arrests, attacks and a near-fatal poisoning in 2020, had spent months in isolation.

A Third Political Ally of Hungary’s Prime Minister Is Forced to Resign NYT » World News The sex scandal underlying the resignation has challenged the ‘family values’ image Viktor Orban’s authoritarian government has tried to promote.

The Kremlin Was Never Able to Fully Silence Navalny NYT » World News The opposition found ways to get his message out even after being imprisoned.

The Documentary Aleksei Navalny Knew We’d Watch After His Death NYT » World News The Oscar-winning film followed the dissident after an attempt on his life. It played like a thriller at the time; today it feels even more chilling.

In Prison or Out, Navalny Was the Thorn in Putin’s Side NYT » World News A straight-talking former real estate lawyer, he stayed relevant even from prison, pleading with Russians not to give up or give in to their fears and railing against the “criminal” war in Ukraine.

Israel Was Behind Attacks on Major Gas Pipelines in Iran, Officials Say NYT » World News The sabotage, which analysts said marked an escalation in the shadow war between Israel and Iran, caused massive disruption in several provinces.

Reflections on a Chat With Aleksei Navalny, Russian Opposition Leader NYT » World News An interview with the anti-corruption leader brought out his vintage wit and smarts, but also his fearlessness about his favorite theme.

U.S. Designates the Houthis a Terror Group NYT » World News The designation allows the United States to crack down on the group’s access to the global financial system.

Biden Condemns ‘Putin and His Thugs’ for Navalny’s Death NYT » World News The president said that while the United States was still gathering information about the Russian dissident’s demise, he would hold President Vladimir V. Putin responsible.

Little Is Known of a Possible Cause for Aleksei Navalny’s Reported Death NYT » World News The Russian authorities have issued sparse details of what they said happened to Aleksei A. Navalny, the opposition leader who they announced had died in prison.

Where Does Navalny’s Reported Death Leave Russia and Putin? NYT » World News The reported death of Aleksei A. Navalny ushers in a new turning point for President Vladimir V. Putin’s Russia, underscoring both the Kremlin’s power and the potential for instability that continues to threaten it.

A Timeline of Aleksei Navalny’s Political Career in Russia NYT » World News Starting as an anticorruption blogger, Mr. Navalny mobilized a generation of young Russians and rose to prominence for investigations into the country’s elite.

Where does Navalny’s reported death leave Russia and Putin? NYT » World News The reported death of Aleksei A. Navalny ushers in a new turning point for President Vladimir V. Putin’s Russia, underscoring both the Kremlin’s power and the potential for instability that continues to threaten it.

Israeli Forces Search Nasser Hospital in Gaza for Remains of Hostages NYT » World News Gazan officials said five people died in the critical care unit, and the Israeli military announced the arrests of 20 people in the hospital who it said had participated in the Oct. 7 attacks.

Zelensky and Other EU Leaders React to Word of Aleksei Navalny’s Death NYT » World News President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine said that Aleksei Navalny, the Russian dissident, “was killed by Putin, like thousands of others.”

Kylian Mbappé, P.S.G. and the Dangers of a Loveless Marriage NYT » World News The relationship between a superstar and his hometown club has always felt transactional. Did either side get what they wanted?

Aleksei Navalny’s Wife Makes Dramatic Appearance After Reports of His Death NYT » World News In a surprise address in Munich, Yulia Navalnaya said that if her husband, Aleksei A. Navalny, was dead, those responsible “will be brought to justice.”

Netanyahu Condemns B’nei Re’em Shooting That Killed Two Israelis NYT » World News The Israeli authorities called the attack, which took place near the town of B’nei Re’em, an act of terrorism.