Thursday Briefing

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Friday Briefing

Three days of wildfires.
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Thursday Briefing: Los Angeles Battles Deadly Wildfires

Plus, how genetics factor into longevity.
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Thursday Briefing

Here’s what you need to know.
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Tuesday Briefing

Justin Trudeau will step down as Canada’s prime minister.
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Monday Briefing

The Jan. 6 riot, four years on.
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Friday Briefing

The aftermath of a New Year’s attack in New Orleans.
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Thursday Briefing: An Attack in New Orleans

Plus, fitness goals beyond weight loss.
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Thursday Briefing

A deadly attack in New Orleans.
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Wednesday Briefing

Here’s what you need to know.
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Middle East Crisis Updates: Gaza Cease-Fire to Start on Sunday, Mediator Says

The Israeli cabinet still has to ratify the deal, and some details remained unresolved. President Biden said hostages were to be released over 42 days.
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Many Syrians Want Justice for Regime Crimes. Others Want Revenge.

The new interim Syrian government says it will hunt down and punish senior security officials and others, but concern is growing about attacks on former low-level members of the Assad regime’s forces.
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A Crucial Coal Mine in Ukraine Under Attack by Russian Forces Finally Shuts Down

The mine, near the frontline city of Pokrovsk, produced coking coal crucial for Ukraine’s steel industry. It kept running until the very last moment, when Russian forces finally reached its gates.
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Musk Said to Have Intervened to Help Free Italian Jailed in Iran

The Italian journalist was released soon after Elon Musk met with an Iranian ambassador, officials in Iran said. So was an Iranian detained in Italy who was wanted by the U.S.
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Poland’s Leader Suggests Russian Hand in Plot to Attack Western Cargo Planes

“I can only confirm that Russia planned acts of air terror, not just against Poland but against airlines across the globe,” said Poland’s prime minister, Donald Tusk.
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Australian Open 2025: De Minaur progresses; Raducanu sets up Swiatek clash on day five – live

Updates from Thursday’s action at Melbourne Park Any thoughts? Get in touch with Jonathan on email Early danger signs for 18th seed Hubert Hurkacz who is serving to stay in the first set ...
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Israeli strikes on Gaza reported after Sunday ceasefire deal with Hamas announced – live

Medics in Palestinian territory say more than 30 killed in strikes late on Wednesday; Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu says ‘final details’ of deal still being worked on ahead of security cabinet ...
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Keir Starmer to sign symbolic 100-year deal with Volodymyr Zelenskyy

UK premier makes first visit to Ukraine since taking office in show of support ahead of Donald Trump’s inauguration in US
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A 100% tax on Brits buying homes in Spain sounds satisfying – but it won’t solve our housing crisis | María Ramírez

Making visitors pay more may bolster Treasury revenues, but it’s no match for building more houses. Last October, tens of thousands of people marched through Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia and other ...
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Legends: famous faces shot by photographer Zoë Law – in pictures

More than 100 famous faces from the worlds of art, fashion, business and entertainment feature in Legends by Zoë Law, an exhibition that celebrates the people who have influenced the London-based ...
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