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South America’s presidents meet in Brazil for the first regional summit in 9 years

Analysts say Lula senses an opportunity for integration because of the political affinities of the region’s current governments and appears to want to test leaders’ willingness to cooperate through a revived Union of South American Nations, or Unasur.

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Police redesignate teen’s 2022 road death as suspected murder, arrest 5

15-year-old Shalev Aflalo was allegedly shoved in front of vehicle in Tel Aviv, which was driven by someone Aflalo knew, during an ongoing dispute

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IDF launches major drill focused on preparing for all out multi-front war

During two-week-long ‘Firm Hand’ exercise, Air Force will conduct simulated ‘strategic’ strikes deep in enemy territory

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With renewed mandate, Erdogan likely to maintain close ties with West and Russia

Experts suggest newly reelected Turkish president could lift Ankara’s opposition to Sweden joining NATO, but is expected to continue engaging with Putin

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‘Succession’: Matthew Macfadyen and Nicholas Braun Discuss the Finale

In a joint interview Monday morning, Matthew Macfadyen and Nicholas Braun reflected on their characters’ bond and their big finale slap fight. “It was real,” Macfadyen said.

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The GOP Is Not ‘Moderate’ on Abortion

Republicans want a total ban, even if they know they can’t get it yet.

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Biden, McCarthy Gain Support for Debt-Ceiling Deal but Chokepoints Await

Congress heads into a pivotal week that will test whether President Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy can win enough support for a deal to raise the debt ceiling before June 5.

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What Erdogan’s reelection means for Turkey

Having secured another five years, Erdogan now faces a host of domestic challenges in a deeply divided country.

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