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Received today — 13 May 2026 New York Times World News

Russia-Ukraine War Shows Cease-Fires Have Lost Meaning Under Trump

13 May 2026 at 09:03
Temporary truces have become a tool of performative diplomacy, an end in themselves rather than a prelude to a lasting settlement, analysts say.

Mixed Feelings in Beijing Ahead of Trump-Xi Summit

13 May 2026 at 09:02
People in Beijing shared their views on the relationship between the United States and China as the city prepared for President Trump’s state visit.

Are These the Bones of the Fourth Musketeer? This Dutch Village Hopes So.

13 May 2026 at 09:01
Wolder, near the Belgian border, is waiting to see if the skeleton it dug up in a church is Count d’Artagnan, from Alexandre Dumas’s tale.

Gulf Countries Arrest Shiite ‘Traitors’ Amid War With Iran

13 May 2026 at 08:55
Dozens of Gulf citizens have been accused of belonging to Iran-linked terrorism cells as the war accelerates a shift toward deeper authoritarianism in the region.

Will Trump and Xi Try to Slow the A.I. Arms Race?

13 May 2026 at 04:03
The leaders of both countries are expected to discuss the risks from artificial intelligence, but neither country is willing to be the first to slow down.

Europe Tries a Trumpian Tactic With Trump: No Apologies

13 May 2026 at 04:01
Stuck with the fallout from America’s war in Iran, European leaders have criticized the president publicly. When he’s been angered, they haven’t backed down.
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