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United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain says automakers still have “more to give” in contract talks.

White House berated for posting photo of US troops in Israel: ‘They doxxed our own special forces’  Fox News Blundering White House shares identities of secret hostage rescue unit in Israel  The Telegraph White House deletes photos of special forces aiding Hamas

Israel-Hamas war live updates: Hamas releases two American hostages; Biden says Gaza aid is coming in 24 to 48 hours  CNBC Two American hostages freed by Hamas – BBC News  BBC News Two American hostages released by Hamas  NBC News 2 Hamas hostages

Force acknowledges surge in incidents of Jew hatred occurring ‘despite the increased presence of officers’ in UK capital; Islamophobic hate crimes also up

When a Hong Kong publisher’s politically sensitive books were threatened with pulping, journalist Ian Johnson agreed to find them new homes in the West.

Like the Bard’s Mark Antony and Henry V, real-life politicians rely on rhetoric and stagecraft to achieve their goals.

The conflicts in Israel and Ukraine threaten to divert administration attention and resources from domestic priorities—and China

With the Capitol in chaos and the House speaker’s position going on its third week of vacancy, Rep. Matt Gaetz surveyed the consequences of his actions and declared he had no regrets.

Israeli officials blame Yahya Sinwar for the Oct. 7 attacks and have vowed to kill him.

With the House G.O.P. back to square one on electing a new speaker, tempers flared and uncertainty over how the impasse might be resolved only grew.