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It’s only been days since the U.S. raid, but it already feels like the world is living in a new reality. China and Russia are watching.
Venezuela, Democracy and Oil
One thing is clear after the U.S. raid: Gunboat diplomacy is back, with cascading implications not just for the Americas but for the world.
A Deadly Blaze in Switzerland
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The Year in Pictures
We look back on 2025 with some of the best New York Times photographs.
The Best of Culture
Our culture and lifestyle editor looks back at the year’s top pop culture moments.
Remembering Those Who Died This Year
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