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A Tension Unlike Anything Felt in Decades NYT &rt; World News A reporter recalling a war from his childhood finds the fear familiar, but the weapons more high-tech and the fog of disinformation far thicker.

Trump Threatens More Sanctions on Russia if It Does Not Agree to an Extended Truce NYT &rt; World News President Trump made his threat in a post on Truth Social that came after a phone call with President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine.

Amid Blockade, Trump and Israel Mull Divisive Aid Plan For Gaza NYT &rt; World News Two months after Israel blocked all aid to Gaza, U.S. and Israeli officials are considering a new food distribution plan. The U.N. says it is unworkable.

After the Blast NYT &rt; World News Exploring a photograph of the aftermath of a deadly airstrike at a Gaza City restaurant.

Peru rejoices over the new pope and claims him as their own. NYT &rt; World News The Vatican’s flag fluttering at the Metropolitan Cathedral in Lima, Peru, after Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost was elected pontiff on the second day of the conclave on Thursday.

Pope Leo XIV overcame an old taboo: Being American. NYT &rt; World News Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV, accepting his election as 267th head of Roman Catholic Church, appearing on the central balcony of St Peter’s Basilica, on Thursday.

Britain’s Roller-Coaster Ride to a Trade Deal With Trump NYT &rt; World News At times during weeks of thorny negotiations, the efforts of Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s government seemed destined to fail.

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Putin Aims to Project Power at Military Parade Marking Victory Over Nazi Germany NYT &rt; World News The Russian president is seeking to use the event to depict himself as a global leader despite Western efforts to isolate him and a failure to win the war in Ukraine.

Friday Briefing NYT &rt; World News The election of the first American pope.

‘Justice for Cwecwe’: Report of a Child’s Rape Enrages South Africans NYT &rt; World News A mother’s call for justice has challenged a culture of shame and inspired a nationwide movement to tackle the crisis of sexual violence.

Russia’s Victory Day Parade: What to Know. NYT &rt; World News A huge parade in the Russian capital to celebrate the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany in World War II, attended by leaders of more than 20 countries, comes amid faltering attempts to end the war in Ukraine.

Trump Officials Seek to Bring First White Afrikaner Refugees to U.S. Next Week NYT &rt; World News The rapid relocation of the Afrikaners, who President Trump says have been racially persecuted in South Africa, stands in stark contrast to the virtual shutdown of all other refugee admissions.

How Does a Pope Choose His Name? NYT &rt; World News When selecting a name, popes often look to history and make a choice imbued with personal meaning. The decision can also signal the direction a pontificate might take.

John Prevost, Pope Leo XIV’s Brother, Reflects on His Election and Values NYT &rt; World News From his home in suburban Chicago, one of the pope’s brothers described Leo as “middle of the road” but not afraid to speak his mind.

What’s in a Name? In the Case of Leo XIV, Lessons in Bridging Historical Shifts NYT &rt; World News Pope Leo XIII, who served from 1878 to 1903, led the church into the modern world, emphasizing its moral authority beyond national boundaries. He defended the rights of working people and affirmed the value of science.

Peru rejoices over the new pope and claims him as their own. NYT &rt; World News The Vatican’s flag fluttering at the Metropolitan Cathedral in Lima, Peru after Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost was elected pontiff on the second day of the conclave on Thursday.

What Does Pope Leo XIV Do Now? Here’s a Look at His Upcoming Schedule. NYT &rt; World News Here’s a look at his schedule over the next few days.

The Pope Is a Graduate of Villanova, Where the Church Bells Won’t Stop Ringing NYT &rt; World News The private Catholic university in the suburbs of Philadelphia has a new most famous alumnus.