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A Grisly Discovery at a Bronze Age Mass Grave: The Victims Were Eaten, Too

A Grisly Discovery at a Bronze Age Mass Grave: The Victims Were Eaten, Too

Ali Watkins
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Politics

“It’s taken us all aback,” said a professor who led a study revealing that 37 people in a prehistoric site in England were likely consumed by their attackers.


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France Rushes Aid to Mayotte, Island Territory ‘Devastated’ by Cyclone

France Rushes Aid to Mayotte, Island Territory ‘Devastated’ by Cyclone

Aurelien Breeden
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Politics

Hundreds are feared dead after the storm razed entire neighborhoods in Mayotte, a series of islands off the eastern coast of Africa, before unleashing its destructive force on Mozambique.


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Paul Watson, Anti-Whaling Activist, Is Released After 5 Months in Prison

Paul Watson, Anti-Whaling Activist, Is Released After 5 Months in Prison

Victor Mather
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Politics

Mr. Watson was facing extradition to Japan but was released after Denmark decided to reject the extradition request, his lawyer said.


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Syria’s Rebel Leader Vows to Disband Armed Factions

Syria’s Rebel Leader Vows to Disband Armed Factions

Euan Ward
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Politics

In the latest effort to present an image of stability, the leader of the rebel coalition that swept to power over a week ago said armed groups would be dissolved. It was not immediately clear how that would be achieved.


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A Biodiversity Solution Might Be Hiding in Plain Sight.

A Biodiversity Solution Might Be Hiding in Plain Sight.

Catrin Einhorn
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Politics

We tend to look at environmental problems in isolation. A holistic approach would be more effective, a new report says.


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Mayotte, Cyclone-Hit French Territory, Imposes Curfew as Aid Is Rushed In

Mayotte, Cyclone-Hit French Territory, Imposes Curfew as Aid Is Rushed In

Aurelien Breeden
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Politics

Hundreds are feared dead after the storm razed entire neighborhoods in Mayotte, a series of islands off the eastern coast of Africa.


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Cafes Can’t Play Music, but the Water Taps Work: Life Under Syria’s Rebels

Cafes Can’t Play Music, but the Water Taps Work: Life Under Syria’s Rebels

Raja Abdulrahim and Ivor Prickett For The New York Times
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Politics

The Islamists who now lead Syria have ruled the city of Idlib for years. Residents say they imposed some strict laws, but also heeded some complaints and improved public services.


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Trump’s Tariffs Helped Northern Vietnam Boom Like Never Before. What Now?

Trump’s Tariffs Helped Northern Vietnam Boom Like Never Before. What Now?

Damien Cave and Linh Pham
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Politics

The north benefited from the global search for alternatives to Chinese manufacturing. No one knows whether a second Trump term will impede or accelerate that growth.


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What North Korea Gains By Sending Troops to Fight For Russia

What North Korea Gains By Sending Troops to Fight For Russia

Choe Sang-Hun
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Politics

Sending troops to fight against Ukraine has gotten North Korea much-needed cash and diplomatic leverage. But there may be hidden costs, too.


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Vanuatu Earthquake Triggers Tsunami Alert

Vanuatu Earthquake Triggers Tsunami Alert

Yan Zhuang
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Politics

Forecasters said tsunami waves hitting the coastline of the Pacific Island nation could reach up to a meter, or 3.2 feet, above the tide level.


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Syria’s New Leader Calls on Countries to Drop Terror Designation and Lift Sanctions

Syria’s New Leader Calls on Countries to Drop Terror Designation and Lift Sanctions

The New York Times
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Politics

Ahmed al-Shara stressed diplomacy in an interview but criticized Israel’s advance into Syrian territory. A statement said to be from Bashar al-Assad, the ousted leader, defended his decision to leave for Russia.


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What to Know About the Collapse of Germany’s Government, and What’s Next

What to Know About the Collapse of Germany’s Government, and What’s Next

Christopher F. Schuetze
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Politics

Chancellor Olaf Scholz lost a confidence vote in the German Parliament, ending the unpopular three-party coalition government he has led since 2021.


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Tuesday Briefing: Syria’s New Leader Calls for Lifting Sanctions

Tuesday Briefing: Syria’s New Leader Calls for Lifting Sanctions

Gaya Gupta
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Politics

Plus, the breakout stars of 2024.


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12 Die at Georgian Ski Resort From Suspected Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

12 Die at Georgian Ski Resort From Suspected Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

Ali Watkins
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Politics

The police say the bodies were found in a room above an Indian restaurant not long after a generator had been plugged in nearby.


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Israel Carries Out Heavy Strikes on Syria’s Coast, Monitor Says

Israel Carries Out Heavy Strikes on Syria’s Coast, Monitor Says

Euan Ward
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Politics

Overnight strikes targeted former army positions, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, a war monitor. Israel has said it aims to keep military equipment away from extremists.


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