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In Historic Vote, Mexico Elects Its First Female President

Claudia Sheinbaum, a climate scientist and former mayor of Mexico City, became the first woman and the first Jewish person to be elected president of Mexico.

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Candidates	Votes	Percent
Sheinbaum	12,662,580	57.3%
Gálvez	6,592,397	29.8%
Máynez	2,315,190	10.5%

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What to Know About Claudia Sheinbaum, Mexico’s Newly Elected President

Ms. Sheinbaum, 61, campaigned on a promise to cement the legacy of Andrés Manuel López Obrador, the outgoing president and her longtime mentor.

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ANALYSIS

Netanyahu May Face a Choice Between a Truce and His Government’s Survival

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel has been put on the spot by President Biden’s announcement outlining a proposal for a truce.

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The Israeli prime minister, flanked by other people. — Oren Ben Hakoon/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images

Israeli, Egyptian and U.S. officials met in Cairo to discuss the reopening of the Rafah crossing.

Thousands of pro-Israel demonstrators marched along Fifth Avenue during a heavily policed Israel Day parade.

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Washington Post Editor Sally Buzbee to Leave Role

Matt Murray, the former editor in chief of The Wall Street Journal, will take her place temporarily. Ms. Buzbee has led The Post since 2021.

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In First Public Outing Since Verdict, Trump Revels in Embrace of Male Fans

Donald Trump’s appearance at a U.F.C. fight on Saturday showcased his hypermasculine appeal, and his defiance after being convicted on 34 felony counts.

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Donald Trump, right, half-smiles at Dana White, left, amid a small group of men. — Frank Franklin II/Associated Press

Election updates: Donald Trump got the friendly treatment from Fox News in his first post-verdict interview.

Puerto Rico’s governor, Pedro Pierluisi, lost a primary election to a former ally, Jenniffer González-Colón.

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They Spent Their Life Savings on Life Coaching

Some people who wanted to improve their lives and careers through coaching found themselves trapped in what they described as a pyramid scheme.

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An illustration of a person stuck between two places and draining their savings. — Rose Wong

Fake News Reports and Videos Seek to Undermine the Paris Olympics

Russian propagandists are spoofing broadcasters and mimicking French and U.S. intelligence agencies to stoke fear about security at the Games.

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Bleachers and scaffolding surround a statue of a herald on a winged horse. A gold-tipped obelisk can be seen in the distance. — Dmitry Kostyukov for The New York Times

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A Surging Hard Right in Europe Stumbles Over Its Own Divisions

Elections starting this week for the European Parliament could leave far-right parties with more power than ever, but also expose the fissures among them.

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Marine Le Pen with others waving French flags as sparks surround them. — Daniel Cole/Associated Press

Voters in the European Union’s 27 member countries head to the polls this week. Here’s what to know.

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Hunter Biden to Go on Trial in Gun Case, Days After Trump Was Convicted

President Biden’s son will go on trial in Delaware during a presidential election year and less than one week after Donald Trump’s felony conviction.

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Hunter Biden, Melissa Cohen and Beau walking down the steps from an airplane. — Haiyun Jiang for The New York Times

A Pacific Island With Ties to Taiwan Was Hacked. Was It Political?

Palau’s claims that China orchestrated the attack remain unproven. But it’s clear that the breach presents a danger for another ally of Palau: the U.S.

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Tsai Ing-wen and Surangel Whipps walk past a group of soldiers in white dress uniforms standing at attention. — Ann Wang/Reuters

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Simone Biles Wins Ninth National All-Around Crown

Biles clinched the top spot at the U.S. Gymnastics Championships and swept every individual event title.

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Opinion

Anton Jäger

My Country Shows What Europe Has Become

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Dena Ibrahim

First They Came for My Country’s Future. Now They’re Destroying Its Past.

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Two soldiers are seen in silhouette as they remove an artwork from a museum wall. — Hokyoung Kim

New York Times Opinion

Should Trump Be Sentenced to Prison? Two Opposing Views.

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B.D. McClay

Give Yourself Permission to Not Have Sex

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Sarah Isgur

Hunter Biden Should Take a Plea Deal. Quickly.

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Rick Bright

Why the New Human Case of Bird Flu Is So Alarming

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A photograph of cows. — Tony Luong for The New York Times

David French

Civil Liberties Make for Strange Bedfellows

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A photograph of a person holding the corners of the South African and Palestinian flags together.

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South Africa Confronts Israel and Its Own Democracy

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The Widespread Harm of Nuclear Testing

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Dahlia Scheindlin

For Many Israelis, Yoav Gallant Represents a Way Out of Crisis

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Maureen Dowd

Holy Cow, 34 for 45!

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Cristina Rivera Garza

Mexico’s Women Are Speaking. Will a Female President Listen?

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George Grasso

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Nicholas Kristof

How to Think Through the Moral Tangle in Gaza

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Andrew Dessler

Oil and Gas Companies Are Trying to Rig the Marketplace

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Fantasies Aside, Sentencing Trump Poses a Very Tough Choice

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More News

Philadelphia’s University of the Arts Announces Sudden Closing

The institution’s financial woes were widely known, but the announcement surprised students and faculty members.

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A columned building hung with colorful banners. — Hannah Yoon for The New York Times

Prosecutor Drops Murder Charges Against Minnesota Trooper Amid Pushback

The prosecution of Ryan Londregan, a white Minnesota state trooper who fatally shot a Black motorist last year, sparked rare bipartisan outrage.

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A Sticking Point in Paramount and Skydance Talks: Who Pays for a Lawsuit?

A special committee of Paramount’s board of directors supports a merger with Skydance, a studio that has increased its offer. But the deal isn’t done yet.

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Amid Dysfunction in the House, a Wave of Seasoned Legislators Is Retiring

Retirees from both parties, including committee chairs and rising stars, say that serving in Congress is no longer worth the frustration.

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