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Brazilian Police Accuse Bolsonaro of Plotting a Coup

Brazilian Police Accuse Bolsonaro of Plotting a Coup

Ana Ionova
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Politics

Former President Jair Bolsonaro could face criminal charges over accusations that he was involved in plans to stage a coup after losing the 2022 elections.


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Wisconsin Man Who Faked Death and Left Behind Family Says in Video He’s ‘Safe’

Wisconsin Man Who Faked Death and Left Behind Family Says in Video He’s ‘Safe’

Michael Levenson
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Politics

But the man, Ryan Borgwardt, who is believed to be in Eastern Europe and has been communicating with the authorities, has not committed to returning home, officials said.


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Trump’s Vow to End the War Could Leave Ukraine With Few Options

Trump’s Vow to End the War Could Leave Ukraine With Few Options

Helene Cooper, Andrew E. Kramer, Eric Schmitt and Julian E. Barnes
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Politics

One question is whether the new administration and Europe will provide security guarantees to prevent Russia from taking more territory.


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Why Some Countries, Including the U.S., Won’t Join the I.C.C.

Why Some Countries, Including the U.S., Won’t Join the I.C.C.

Eve Sampson
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Politics

More than 120 countries are members of the court. The United States, China, India, Russia and Israel are not.


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Captain Tom’s Daughter Profited From the Charity in His Name

Captain Tom’s Daughter Profited From the Charity in His Name

Mark Landler
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Politics

The family of Captain Tom Moore, who raised $50 million for Britain’s health service during the pandemic, has been criticized for ‘serious and repeated’ misconduct by an official inquiry.


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Spain Looks to Grant Residency to Nearly 1 Million Migrants

Spain Looks to Grant Residency to Nearly 1 Million Migrants

Jenny Gross and José Bautista
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Politics

The government said a new rules could give legal status — and work permits — to about 300,000 people a year over the next three years to address gaps in the labor market.


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Why the ICC Issued Arrest Warrants for Israeli and Hamas Leaders

Why the ICC Issued Arrest Warrants for Israeli and Hamas Leaders

Aaron Boxerman
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Politics

The International Criminal Court said there were grounds to hold two Israeli leaders responsible for the crisis in Gaza, and a Hamas military leader for crimes against humanity.


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Who Has the ICC Charged With War Crimes?

Who Has the ICC Charged With War Crimes?

Cassandra Vinograd and Matthew Mpoke Bigg
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Politics

The short list includes Omar Hassan al-Bashir, the deposed president of Sudan, and President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia.


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John Prescott, Former UK Deputy Prime Minister, Dies at 86

John Prescott, Former UK Deputy Prime Minister, Dies at 86

Stephen Castle
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Politics

Mr. Prescott was a waiter on cruise ships before rising through the trade union movement and entering politics. He became one of the country’s best-known politicians under Tony Blair.


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Live Updates: I.C.C. Issues Arrest Warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant

Live Updates: I.C.C. Issues Arrest Warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant

The New York Times
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Politics

The International Criminal Court rejected Israel’s challenges to its jurisdiction, and also issued a warrant for a top Hamas official. Its chief prosecutor had sought the arrests for war crimes in Gaza.


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ICC Had Sought Warrants for 3 Hamas Leaders. At Least 2 Were Killed.

ICC Had Sought Warrants for 3 Hamas Leaders. At Least 2 Were Killed.

Cassandra Vinograd
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Politics

Karim Khan had asked the court to issue warrants for Hamas’s top leader in Gaza, Yahya Sinwar; its political leader, Ismail Haniyeh; and its military chief, Muhammad Deif.


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Deaths of at Least 4 Tourists in Laos Raise Alarm About Tainted Drinks

Deaths of at Least 4 Tourists in Laos Raise Alarm About Tainted Drinks

John Yoon
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Politics

Travelers from the United States, Australia and Denmark have died in the Southeast Asian nation in recent days. Officials warned of poisoning caused by alcoholic drinks containing methanol.


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Russia Gifts Bears and a Lion to North Korea

Russia Gifts Bears and a Lion to North Korea

Jin Yu Young
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Politics

Vladimir Putin also presented a lion to Pyongyang Zoo, one of the more than 70 animals he sent as an emblem of the deepening friendship between the two nations.


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Should Olaf Scholz Step Aside in the New Race for German Chancellor?

Should Olaf Scholz Step Aside in the New Race for German Chancellor?

Christopher F. Schuetze and Jim Tankersley
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Politics

Increasing numbers in his own center-left party say he should, arguing for a more charismatic leader who might better their electoral chances.


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What Are Anti-Personnel Mines?

What Are Anti-Personnel Mines?

Lynsey Chutel, John Ismay and Eve Sampson
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Politics

The Biden administration has agreed to send the weapons to Ukraine, despite their reputation for killing and maiming civilians.


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