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Received today — 13 May 2026 New York Times World News

Beware of Drunk Deer, French Police Say, Announcing Season of Inebriation

13 May 2026 at 18:33
Some wild animals, eating fermented or rotten fruits, “may exhibit completely unpredictable behavior,” the police warned drivers in Saône et Loire, a rural region in central-eastern France.

Chaos in Philippines Senate as Duterte Ally Faces Arrest

13 May 2026 at 18:28
The sound of gunshots, apparently from inside the chamber, was broadcast on live television as a senator in the Philippines, who was an ally of the former leader Rodrigo Duterte, faced arrest.

Israel Qualifies for Eurovision Final Amid Protests

13 May 2026 at 17:49
Israel qualified for the Eurovision final after receiving enough votes from national juries and the public at Tuesday’s semifinal. The country’s participation in the contest has been protested because of its military operation in Gaza.

Princess Catherine Makes First Official International Trip Since Cancer Diagnosis

13 May 2026 at 17:45
Catherine, Princess of Wales, traveled on Wednesday to Reggio Emilia, Italy, in her first official trip abroad since revealing her cancer diagnosis.

King’s Speech Comes at an Awkward Time for Starmer

13 May 2026 at 17:26
King Charles III read out Keir Starmer’s legislative agenda in the traditional manner, even as the British prime minister’s leadership remained under pressure.

Trump and Xi: Beneath the Pomp and Niceties, a Geopolitical Rivalry

13 May 2026 at 16:53
The relationship between the two leaders is marked just as much by mistrust and confrontation as it is by niceties.

How China Sent a Message to Trump on His Arrival

13 May 2026 at 16:46
Beijing welcomed President Trump with a high-ranking vice president, but the choice of a ceremonial leader suggests China is trading symbolism for substance.

France Bars 1,700 Cruise Passengers From Leaving Ship After Dozens Get Sick

13 May 2026 at 16:44
Around 50 people so far have symptoms “consistent with an acute gastrointestinal infection” on the Ambassador Cruise Line ship Ambition.
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