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Venezuelan Opposition Blocked from Election, Dimming Democratic Hopes

After its first two choices to compete for the presidency against Nicolás Maduro in July’s election were barred from running, the coalition of opposition parties was able to register a third, provisional choice.

Corina Yoris, an opposition candidate, during a news conference in Caracas on Monday announcing that she was unable to register to run for president.

Who Could Sway the Outcome of the U.S. Election? Mexico’s President

Immigration is a key issue for voters in the U.S. election, giving Mexico immense power to potentially shape the vote.

A member of Mexico’s National Guard at the border fence in Playas de Tijuana in February. Some Biden Administration officials question whether the Mexican government is doing enough to drive down a surge in illegal crossings.

Aya Nakamura, French-Malian Singer, Is Caught in Olympic Storm

Aya Nakamura’s music is one of France’s top cultural exports. But reports that she might perform at the Paris Games have prompted fierce debates over identity and language.

Aya Nakamura is France’s most popular singer at home and abroad, with 25 top 10 singles in France and over 20 million followers on social media.

The First Flight of Their Lives: An Airlift After Agony in Gaza

The evacuees make up only a tiny fraction of the thousands of civilians, including many children, who have suffered grievous injuries over the course of Israel’s monthslong campaign against Hamas and its bombardment of Gaza.

Shaymaa Shady, 5, had her first amputation in January, after an explosion by her family’s house in Gaza, where she and her relatives had been resting.

Queen Camilla Takes Center Stage With King Charles and Princess Kate

The woman whose very existence once seemed to threaten the royal family’s stability has emerged as a stabilizing force during a major health crisis.

King Charles III and Queen Camilla arriving for Christmas Day church services in Norfolk, England, last year, with Catherine, Princess of Wales, and Prince William behind them.

Camilla Takes Center Stage With King Charles and Catherine Ill

The woman whose very existence once seemed to threaten the royal family’s stability has emerged as a stabilizing force during a major health crisis.

King Charles III and Queen Camilla arriving for Christmas Day church services in Norfolk, England, last year, with Catherine, Princess of Wales, and Prince William behind them.

Venezuelan Opposition Names New Candidate in Show of Unity

The announcement that Corina Yoris would run came as a surprise to many who had feared that a fractured opposition would benefit President Nicolás Maduro.

Corina Yoris, a philosophy professor, right, and the former lawmaker María Corina Machado. They announced on Friday in Caracas, Venezuela, that Ms. Yoris would run against President Nicolas Maduro.

How the New E.P.A. Rules Affect Toyota and Their Hybrid Cars

The auto giant lobbied hard against tougher pollution rules. This week, the E.P.A.’s new rules proved favorable to hybrid technology, an area that Toyota dominates.

Charging up in Lake Park, Fla.

Is Germany Heading for Humiliation at the Euros?

Par : Rory Smith
A nation that was soccer’s gold standard a decade ago is now trying anything and everything to find its way. The clock is ticking.

Germany’s results since October (a win, a draw and two straight defeats) have not inspired confidence.

Luis Rubiales, Former Spanish Soccer Chief, Faces Arrest

Mr. Rubiales, who resigned after kissing a player at the Women’s World Cup, is a focus of Spanish investigators looking into accusations of corruption and money laundering.

Officers seized evidence on Wednesday a home in Granada, Spain, owned by the former Spanish soccer federation chief Luis Rubiales.

As Americans Flee Haiti, 2-Year-Old Is Separated from His Parents

The boy had been dropped off with relatives nearly three weeks ago and was airlifted back to his Florida home. He is part of a growing number of Americans trying to flee Haiti.

A Mexican Drug Cartel Targets Retirees and Their Timeshares

One of Mexico’s most violent criminal groups, Jalisco New Generation, runs call centers that offer to buy retirees’ vacation properties. Then, it empties its victims’ bank accounts.

Tourists in Puerto Vallarta, a popular beach town in Mexico, in February. Over the last five years, American timeshare owners were bilked out of $288 million, according to the F.B.I.

Iceland’s Tourism Suffers Amid a Belching Volcano and Flowing Lava

In a country that relies heavily on visitors, hotels faced repeated evacuations, and one resort was temporarily shut.

Viewing the flow of molten lava from a fissure on the Reykjanes Peninsula, north of the evacuated town of Grindavik, Iceland, on Saturday.

Princess Kate’s Photo of Queen Elizabeth II Is Flagged as Edited

Getty Images said a photo taken by Catherine, Princess of Wales, of Queen Elizabeth II had been “digitally enhanced,” adding to scrutiny over royal communications with the public.

Catherine, Princess of Wales, has been at the center of a maelstrom of speculation in Britain and elsewhere.

Shohei Ohtani Makes South Korean Fans Forget Japan Rivalry

Par : John Yoon
Baseball fans in South Korea have embraced the superstar from Japan, despite the longtime rivalry and history between the two countries.

Shohei Ohtani during an exhibition game at Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul on Sunday.

Shohei Ohtani Drives Huge Ticket Demand Across MLB

With huge demand to see the baseball superstar play for the Dodgers, M.L.B. teamed up with a Japanese travel agency. Fans began plotting trips.

Shohei Ohtani joined the Los Angeles Dodgers this off-season, signing a 10-year, $700 million contract.

Iceland Volcano Erupts in Plumes of Fire With Little Notice

The authorities said the eruption on Saturday night was the most powerful of a series that started in December.

Lava flowed from a volcanic eruption on the Reykjanes Peninsula in southwestern Iceland on Saturday, in a handout photograph released by the Icelandic Coast Guard.

Macron and Scholz Meet to Patch Up Differences on Ukraine

The leaders of France and Germany tried to heal an increasingly public rift over their approach to the war, holding talks alongside Poland’s prime minister on support for Kyiv.

From left, Chancellor Olaf Scholz of Germany, Prime Minister Donald Tusk of Poland and President Emmanuel Macron of France before their meeting in Berlin on Friday.

Threat of Unrest Looms Over Al Aqsa on First Friday of Ramadan

A heavy Israeli police contingent checked worshipers outside the holy site, after Hamas called for an “escalation” from Palestinians in response to the war in Gaza.

Palestinians walking past Israeli security forces on their way to Al Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem on Friday.

Dozens of Migrants Die After Their Boat Deflates in Mediterranean Off Libya

Survivors, who departed from Libya, said they had been adrift for four days when they were found.

In a photo supplied by the charity SOS Mediterranee, migrants were helped out of a partially deflated dinghy by rescue personnel from the Ocean Viking, a humanitarian aid ship, in the central Mediterranean on Wednesday.

Why Snake Catchers in Australia Are Getting Busier

Business is good for snake catchers in Australia, as the period of brumation, a sort of hibernation for reptiles, is shrinking — a result of the warming earth.

Stuart McKenzie catching a carpet python at a home on the Sunshine Coast, Australia.

Chile Wildfires Prompt Evacuations Along Coast

Par : Mike Ives
Several communities in the Valparaíso region were being evacuated. Fires along the coast killed more than 100 people last month.

Top French University Faces Yet Another Crisis as Leader Resigns

Mathias Vicherat, the director of Sciences Po, and his former partner are expected to face trial over mutual accusations of violence. His resignation prolongs years of tumult in the school’s highest ranks.

When Mathias Vicherat became director of Sciences Po in 2021, he vowed to prioritize efforts to prevent sexual violence and sexism.

Guernica Magazine Retracts Essay by Israeli as Staffers Quit

Par : Marc Tracy
An Israeli writer’s essay about seeking common ground with Palestinians led to the resignation of at least 10 staff members at Guernica.

Joanna Chen, whose essay about the war in Gaza led to turmoil at Guernica, a literary magazine.

Chaotic Scene Outside Al Aqsa Mosque Before Start of Ramadan

Israeli police clashed with worshipers outside of Al Aqsa mosque as many attempted to enter the complex for Ramadan prayers. After being denied entry due to their age, some younger men prayed outside of the holy site.

Five Missing Skiers Found Dead in Swiss Alps

The police said weather conditions had deteriorated after the group set out from the town of Zermatt over the weekend. The search continued for a sixth person.

Bad weather had forced rescuers to suspend the search in the Swiss Alps on Saturday. It resumed on Sunday.

Navigating Israeli Restrictions, Many Palestinians Find It Hard to Reach Al Aqsa

Muslim access to the mosque compound has long been a point of contention as Israel has exerted tighter control.

Muslims who were prevented from entering Al Aqsa Mosque on Friday prayed instead on a sidewalk outside the Old City of Jerusalem.

Portugal’s Socialists Concede Election Amid Far-Right Surge

A center-right coalition claimed a narrow victory over the governing Socialists, while the populist Chega party soared to a strong third-place finish.

André Ventura, the former television sports commentator who leads the far-right Chega party, at a January rally in Lisbon.

The Colombian Town That Gabriel García Márquez’s Legacy Helped Transform

The legacy of the global literary titan and Colombia’s most famous author has helped transform the small mountain town of Aracataca, where he was born.

Murals depict Gabriel García Márquez in his hometown, Aracataca, Colombia, which has been transformed by its connection to one of the world’s greatest writers.

Mexican Officers Shoot and Kill Student From Rural Teachers College

The 23-year-old victim was enrolled at the same school that 43 students attended before they were abducted in 2014.

A firefighter battling a fire in a police pickup truck that was reportedly stolen and set ablaze on Thursday night in Chilpancingo, Mexico, by students from a teachers college.

Liverpool-Manchester City: Rodri Is the Premier League’s Best Player

Par : Rory Smith
Rodri’s genius is not in making things happen. He is employed by Manchester City, at least in part, to make sure they do not.

The I.C.C. Arrest Warrants for Russian Officers Will Echo Beyond Russia.

The warrants for two commanders over alleged war crimes may set an interesting precedent, legal experts said, including for the conflict in Gaza.

Repairs in Kyiv after a Russian strike damaged Ukrainian electricity lines last winter. The court argues that attacks on civilian infrastructure like this were a war crime.

Opposition Blasts Macron for Risking Escalation in Ukraine

The French president attempted to forge a united front on a harder line against Russia. But few were persuaded.

President Emmanuel Macron in Paris on Thursday where he met with leaders of France’s major political parties following his statement about sending troops to Ukraine.

Israel Rejects New Restrictions to Aqsa Mosque During Ramadan

Par : Adam Sella
As the Muslim holy month of Ramadan approaches, the move may reduce tensions at the Aqsa Mosque compound, which has long been a flashpoint for unrest.

Muslim families near Al Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem during Ramadan last year.

ICC Issues Arrest Warrants for 2 Russian Officers in Ukraine

Arrest warrants were issued by the International Criminal Court for two military officials, a general and an admiral, both accused of targeting civilians and destroying crucial energy infrastructure.

Ukrainians lining up for water in Kherson, Ukraine, in late 2022 after retreating Russian troops blew up facilities providing access to electricity and water.

Venezuela Sets Presidential Election Date, With Opposition Candidate Still Banned

The decision to hold a vote on July 28 is a partial fulfillment of a commitment to the United States, but with the top opposition figure barred, many wondered how free and fair the balloting would be.

The government of President Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela, shown at a rally last week, has set elections for July.

Now It’s Germany’s Turn to Frustrate Allies Over Ukraine

First President Emmanuel Macron of France, then Chancellor Olaf Scholz, exposed divisions among Western countries trying to avoid direct hostilities with Russia.

Chancellor Olaf Scholz speaking in Dresden, Germany, on Thursday. He promised not to deploy German troops in Ukraine.

Big-League Dreams

Maybe, just maybe, that was their future on the screen. How a new cricket league inspired two sisters in a Punjab village.

Pakistan’s New Leader, Shehbaz Sharif, Installed

Parliament’s election of Shehbaz Sharif for a second term follows a month of political turmoil. The new government faces economic troubles and questions of legitimacy.

Shehbaz Sharif in Lahore, Pakistan, in February. His party currently has the military’s support.

How a ‘Body Farm’ Might Help Tackle Fentanyl Abuse

The U.S. government brought Mexican coroners to America to learn how to detect fatal overdoses, hoping to show that fentanyl kills in Mexico, too.

Bodies that had been donated to science are laid in the sun at Colorado Mesa University’s forensic research station in Whitewater, Colo.

King Harald V of Norway Receives Temporary Pacemaker in Malaysia

Implanted after the monarch, 87, contracted an infection, the device is intended to aid in transporting him back to Norway, his royal house said.

King Harald V of Norway on his way to lunch with members of the Norwegian government in Oslo last month.

Colombia’s Special Word for ‘You’

Two centuries after independence from Spain, many Colombians still use “sumercé,” meaning “your mercy” as an everyday address.

A Colombian souvenir that reads “Sumercé,” in Bogota, Colombia.

When the Stands Speak, the Premier League Should Listen

Par : Rory Smith
A few decisions against a handful of teams do not make the Premier League corrupt. But that doesn’t mean the fans’ grievances aren’t valid.

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