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Pope Leo Heads to Africa to Meet the Future of Catholicism
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4/12/2026 9:01 PM
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| On a four-country tour of the continent, where the faith is growing faster than anywhere else, the pontiff will be greeted by enthusiastic crowds and authoritarian leaders. |
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What to Know About Pope Leo’s Voyage to Africa
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4/12/2026 9:01 PM
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| The pontiff will visit four countries on the world’s poorest continent, demonstrating his urgent focus on the most vulnerable members of the Church. |
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How Iran, Suffering Under Sanctions, Diversified Its Economy
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4/13/2026 2:02 AM
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| As the nation contended with high inflation, high unemployment and unrest before the war, it became more than just an oil exporter. |
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China’s Electrostate Is Poised to Win From War in the Middle East
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4/13/2026 1:46 AM
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| A cluster of Chinese firms is poised to win big from the energy crisis set off by the war in the Middle East, building on booming investment in artificial intelligence. |
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Orban Loss May Ease Hungary’s Tensions with European Union
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4/12/2026 9:00 PM
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| Prime Minister Viktor Orban has stymied the European Union for years, and particularly in recent months. Peter Magyar’s election could change that, if only so much. |
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Hungary Election Results: Viktor Orban Concedes Defeat and Congratulates Peter Magyar
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4/12/2026 3:24 PM
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| Prime Minister Viktor Orban, who has inspired populist movements globally, could not overcome the growing dissatisfaction of his own citizens. |
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4 Takeaways From Orban’s Defeat in Hungary’s Election
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4/13/2026 2:54 AM
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| Economics and unhappiness with endemic corruption helped Peter Magyar, the challenger, secure victory. A visit by the U.S. vice president in support of Mr. Orban didn’t change things. |
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Who Is Peter Magyar, the Man Who Toppled Hungary’s Orban
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4/12/2026 8:01 PM
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| Mr. Magyar’s success in the Hungarian election is fueled in large part by widespread public anger at corruption and concern about sluggish economic growth. |
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Eric Swalwell Suspends Campaign for California Governor After Sexual Assault Allegations
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4/12/2026 6:00 PM
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| In a social media post, the representative said he was “deeply sorry for mistakes in judgment I’ve made in my past,” but promised to fight what he called “false allegations.” |
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California Democrats Rushed to Back Eric Swalwell — and Quickly Abandoned Him
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4/12/2026 6:01 PM
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| Representative Eric Swalwell, a Washington figure, was largely unknown in the California State Capitol. But influential groups began backing him for governor in the weeks before he was publicly accused of sexual assault. |
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Can Brooklyn’s Grand Army Plaza Be Car-Free? Mamdani Says Yes.
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4/13/2026 12:00 AM
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| Mayor Zohran Mamdani is expected to propose linking Grand Army Plaza with Prospect Park by closing a dangerous stretch of road between them. |
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Mamdani Returns to the Stage to Tell the Story of His First 100 Days
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4/12/2026 6:58 PM
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| Mayor Zohran Mamdani delivered his 100-day address at a concert venue in Queens. He highlighted his accomplishments and was joined by a not-so-surprising guest. |
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Mamdani Plans to Open City-Owned Grocery Store in East Harlem
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4/12/2026 10:42 PM
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| Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced plans for a city-owned grocery store at La Marqueta, moving to deliver on a campaign pledge. |
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How 6 People in New York City Are Coping With Higher Costs
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4/12/2026 1:02 PM
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| Surging inflation and rising prices have some people re-evaluating date nights and how much of their splurges they can share with friends. |
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‘The Strangest Sleepover Ever’: Dutch Skeptical as Their Royals Visit Trump
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4/13/2026 12:09 AM
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| The Dutch king and queen are set to stay at the White House on Monday night. At a time of trans-Atlantic tension, the Netherlands isn’t sure how it feels about that. |
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To Fill Drone Force Ranks, Russia Targets a New Demographic: Students
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4/13/2026 2:02 AM
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| Recruitment sessions have taken place at hundreds of universities and colleges across the country. |
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Trump’s Military Transgender Ban Is Keeping Workers on Expensive Paid Leave
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4/13/2026 2:00 AM
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| Highly trained service members have been put on paid leave for nearly a year as they wait for the military to decide their fate. |
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Rejected by Dozens of Emergency Rooms: South Korea’s Medical Crisis
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4/12/2026 2:00 AM
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| Hundreds of patients every year have trouble finding emergency care, even though the country has a world-class medical system. For some, the delays have been fatal. |
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The Last Day at Kids of Faith: Parents Navigating a Child Care Crisis
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4/13/2026 2:00 AM
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| Inside one of the hundreds of day care centers that have recently closed in one state, forcing parents to make difficult decisions about their careers. |
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Aiming at China, Malaysia Puts New Restrictions on Electric Cars
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4/12/2026 9:01 PM
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| The move was a tacit acknowledgment of China’s dominance in the global market and the power of its automakers to keep prices low. |
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Following the Footsteps of Prince in Minneapolis
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4/13/2026 2:00 AM
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| This year is the 10th anniversary of the artist’s death. We made a pilgrimage to the city where he lived and worked. |
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How Trump’s ‘Dealmakers in Peace’ Failed in Iran
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4/13/2026 2:02 AM
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| Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff thought they could broker peace like a business deal. The war in Iran proves how wrong they were. |
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Elections and Defections Are Likely to Unshackle Canada’s Liberals
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4/13/2026 2:00 AM
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| Prime Minister Mark Carney, who heads a minority government, is expected to gain a majority in the House of Commons after three special elections on Monday. |
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Pearl Fryar, a Picasso of Plants, Dies at 86
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4/12/2026 11:04 AM
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| A self-taught topiary artist, he discovered a talent for carving trees and shrubs into extraordinary shapes, creating a world-famous garden in a tiny South Carolina town. |
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After Chaotic Election Day, Peru Orders 2nd Day of Voting for Some Areas
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4/12/2026 10:11 PM
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| Frustrated voters in long lines were unable to cast ballots in parts of the capital, Lima, due to logistical failures, eroding trust for some in the process. |
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The Economist Is Putting Names (and Faces) to Its Magazine
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4/13/2026 2:02 AM
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| Nameless no more, writers for The Economist are mixing it up on video from its studio in London. |