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Russia Launches Massive Aerial Bombardment of Ukraine
The operation was retaliation for Kyiv’s devastating drone offensive against Russian strategic cruise missile carriers.
The Economics of Trump’s Budget and Policy Bill
Pushing millions off Medicaid will help offset tax cuts.
The French TV Show That Turns Souffle Into Statecraft
“Carême” gives an international audience what it wants: rich food, lusty romps, and Napoleon.
Xi Jinping’s Family Fortunes
A new biography explores the tangled politics of a revolutionary father.
The Novels We’re Reading in June
Peculiar forms of criminality, as seen from front-line Ukraine and Lagos.
The Other Side of Deportation
What it looks like when Mexican deportees from the United States are forced to return home.
What in the World?
Test yourself on the week of May 31: Poles go to the polls, the Dutch government collapses, and an earthquake rocks Pakistan.
The Aftermath of Mexico’s Judicial Elections
Sunday’s vote handed more influence to the ruling party—and shook investor confidence.
The Ukrainians’ New Way of War
The audacious drone attack deep into Russia’s rear fits a larger pattern of wartime innovation.
Trump’s Travel Ban Returns
The new policy will deny or restrict entry for citizens from 19 countries.
Deadly Aid Chaos in Gaza
Critics say the new aid system in Gaza is designed to displace Palestinians.
Trump and Xi Break the Silence With Phone Call
The leaders claimed progress on thorny issues, but it remains to be seen if the rhetoric will translate into reality.
Trump’s Tariffs Won’t Fix the Steel Industry
Making steel and aluminum more expensive won’t help domestic mills much, but it will hammer factories.
Syria’s Islamic State Is Surging
As a new regime gets settled in Damascus, it faces a rising threat from an old foe.
Can America’s Global Reputation Survive Trump?
Silicon Valley Rep. Ro Khanna is cautiously optimistic.