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- U.S. Takes Aim at New Target in Deadly Boat Strike Campaign September 9, 2026U.S. military officials in the past two weeks have sunk six large fishing vessels accused of providing fuel to fast boats carrying drugs from South America.
- The Theme Park at the Heart of France’s Culture War September 9, 2026The Puy du Fou is one of France’s most visited theme parks. Its founder says it gives the French a “founding narrative,” but critics say it peddles “far-right propaganda.”
- Chinese Ship Takes Arctic Shortcut: Smart Business? Or a Political Flex? September 9, 2026Melting ice is opening a trade route through the Arctic. China has begun the first regular service, part of its polar ambitions.
- How a Driver’s Sudden Death Triggered Ebola Panic in Congo September 9, 2026When a truck driver unexpectedly collapsed and died in a remote village, frontline medical staff scrambled to safely isolate his body, triggering a standoff.
- Travelers Face More Flight Delays After Major Air Traffic Disruption at UK Airports September 9, 2026An air traffic control failure prompted 1,700 flight cancellations on Tuesday and more than 300 on Wednesday.
- Europe Unites to Pressure Israel, Breaking With U.S. September 9, 2026Britain once followed in France’s slipstream when it came to pressuring Israel. Under new leadership, it is spearheading opposition to Israeli settlements, risking American anger.
- Nepal’s Flood Relief Workers Feel the Pain of Trump’s Cuts to U.S.A.I.D. September 9, 2026The agency played an important role in responding to earlier disasters like the 2015 earthquake. But the U.S. and other countries have pulled back, Nepali officials and humanitarian groups say.
- Iran Signals Readiness to Escalate War With U.S. Amid Rising Economic Pressure September 9, 2026The Iranian government is taking an increasingly aggressive approach as it confronts a growing economic threat and worries that its grip on the Strait of Hormuz is slipping, analysts say.
- Thousands Gather for Funeral of Norway’s King Harald September 9, 2026Royal families and heads of state, including President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine, attended the funeral of King Harald V in Oslo.
- Frustrated Travelers Stranded After Air Traffic Control Glitch in Britain September 9, 2026Travelers were stranded at Heathrow and Gatwick airports after Britain’s air traffic control system had a technical issue that disrupted more than 2,000 flights over two days.
- Singapore’s Prime Minister Gets a Big Raise September 9, 2026Singapore’s prime minister, Lawrence Wong, got the bump as part of a longstanding policy to pay high salaries to public servants in order to attract top talent and prevent corruption.
- People in the West Bank Respond to New Sanctions September 9, 2026Britain, Canada and France on Tuesday announced sanctions on Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, drawing responses from both Israelis and Palestinians.
- Making Coffins in Ebola’s Epicenter September 9, 2026A coffin maker in the Democratic Republic of Congo has seen a significant increase in the number of coffins needed in Bunia since the latest Ebola outbreak began in May.
- In England — Yes, England — Tea and Cantaloupe Grow as the Climate Warms September 9, 2026As British farmers confront intense heat waves tied to climate change, some are cultivating new crops rarely grown in their country.
- This Tiny Anti-Establishment Party May Put Germany’s Far Right in Power September 9, 2026Germany’s far right won a state election but fell short of a majority. Its path to power depends on a small populist group that defies traditional labels.
- Israel’s Election Campaign Is Heating Up. Here’s Who’s Running. September 9, 2026The contest is shaping up to be a referendum on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. It is considered the most consequential in Israel’s history.
- Ukraine’s Unexpected $27 Billion Budget Gap Rattles Europe September 9, 2026An unexpected request from President Volodymyr Zelensky offered a stark reminder that the cost of the war will rise, challenging Europe.
- Why This Small Dutch Town Is Teaching ‘Adolescence’ in School September 9, 2026The Netflix series is seen as a way to kindle debate about gender roles and to confront online bullying.
- Before Oct. 7 Attack, Netanyahu Was Warned, Report Says. He Denies It. September 9, 2026Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he would sue the newspaper Haaretz after it reported that the Emirati president had warned him Hamas was planning a major operation against Israel.
- Impunity in the West Bank September 9, 2026Former Israeli military officers warn that settler violence in the West Bank is destroying Israel’s democratic values from within.