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Kennedy to Defend H.H.S. Overhaul as Democrats Denounce ‘War on Science’

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is expected to testify before lawmakers for the first time as health secretary on Wednesday, where he will also confront calls from a key Republican to reassure Americans about his agenda.

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India and Pakistan Swap Detained Soldiers as Cease-Fire Holds

India exchanged a Pakistani paramilitary fighter for a border security guard that Pakistan had held for weeks. Each officer had been detained before the countries’ military skirmish started.

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Israeli Airstrikes Kill Dozens in Northern Gaza Overnight, Hospital Director Says

Israel’s military did not immediately respond to a request for comment. A military spokesman had warned of an impending attack in northern Gaza.

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A Loyal Ally Joins Trump’s Gulf Tour: The Head of Global Soccer

The FIFA president, Gianni Infantino, is expected to preside over a ceremony in which the emir of Qatar will hand over World Cup hosting duties to Mr. Trump. The U.S. is co-hosting the 2026 tournament.

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Militant’s Killing Would Be Blow to Hamas, but Long-Term Impact is Unclear

Israel tried to kill Muhammad Sinwar, a key Hamas leader in Gaza. If confirmed, his death would deprive Hamas of a top commander but the strategic consequences are less certain.

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Renewable Energy Is Booming in Texas. Republicans Want to Change That.

Conservative states with a hands-off approach to development, such as Texas and Oklahoma, have become wind and solar energy dynamos in recent years. But a simultaneous push by Republicans in Washington and in Sun Belt state capitals to cut off tax …

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Relatives of Jeju Air Crash Victims File Criminal Complaint

Dozens of family members filed a joint complaint against 15 aviation officials, accusing them of negligence and violating South Korean law.

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Russia Sentences Prominent Election Expert to 5 Years in Prison

Grigory Melkonyants was convicted on charges of working with an “undesirable organization” in relation to his watchdog’s past affiliation with a European election monitoring group.

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What to Know About Trump’s Latest Changes to Taxes on Small Packages From China

Beginning Wednesday, shipments arriving in the United States from China and Hong Kong worth less than $800 could face 54 percent tariffs.

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With Trump Visit, Qatar’s Image Makeover Scores Another Success

The emirate, once called “a funder of terrorism” by President Trump, has spent lavishly on overhauling its global reputation.

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