Putin Eyes Another Term as President, With War as Backdrop

When asked last week what kind of leader should replace President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia, his longtime spokesman gave a quick and simple answer: “the same.” “Or different, but…

Israel-Hamas War: Latest Updates – The New York Times

Since talk about a possible prisoner swap to free hostages held in Gaza began circulating weeks ago, Nawaf Salaymeh and his family had been anxiously waiting to hear if his…

W.H.O. Asks China for Details on Surge of Respiratory Illness in Children

Reports of overcrowding at pediatric hospitals in China have raised concerns about a jump in respiratory illnesses affecting children. Source link

White House Eyes Possible Threat to Good Friday Agreement

The British government’s effort to salvage its contentious policy of deporting asylum seekers to Rwanda is drawing attention from the White House, which wants to make sure any revamped legislation…

Joan Jara, Who Found Justice for Husband Slain After Coup, Dies at 96

She sought accountability in the military killing of the leftist folk singer Victor Jara in the right-wing turmoil that carried Gen. Augusto Pinochet to power in Chile in 1973. Source…

As Pakistan Expels Afghan Migrants, Families Are Ripped Apart

Husbands and wives, parents and children, wonder when, or if, they will ever see each other again. Source link

Thursday Briefing – The New York Times

Israel and Hamas work through details of their deal A temporary cease-fire paired with the releases of hostages held in Gaza and of Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails is not…

How the Israel-Hamas Hostage Deal Came Together

When it was all said and done, the deal to release some of the hostages held by Hamas came down to two critical phone calls ultimately forcing each side to…

Cameron Ortis Found Guilty of Providing Secrets to Criminals

A jury convicted Cameron Ortis, who defended himself by arguing that he was engaged in a secret mission when he sought to sell secrets. Source link

Dutch Election: Unpredictable Vote May Elevate a Centrist

Unusually, a protest vote may be coalescing around a centrist, Pieter Omtzigt, as the Dutch vote in national elections on Wednesday. Source link