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Ukraine Can’t Defend the Entire Front. Russia Is Finding the Gaps.

The swift advance of Moscow’s forces into the town of Huliaipole showcases a central challenge for Kyiv: how to defend 700 miles with too few troops.

Source: The New York Times - By Constant Méheut, Olha Konovalova and Tyler Hicks

Xi’s Military Purge May Set Back His Taiwan Ambitions

By ousting his top generals, Xi Jinping has secured absolute control but also hollowed out the command structure preparing for possible war over Taiwan.

Source: The New York Times - By Chris Buckley

The Secret Sauce in ‘Heated Rivalry’? Canada.

The global television phenomenon is full of Canadian iconography and subsidized by Canadian taxpayers. On Thursday, it came home to celebrate.

Source: The New York Times - By Matina Stevis-Gridneff and Cole Burston

Argentina in Advanced Talks to Become Destination for U.S. Deportations

Washington and Buenos Aires are working on an agreement to allow the U.S. to deport immigrants from other nations to the South American country.

Source: The New York Times - By Emma Bubola and Hamed Aleaziz

The Netherlands Is Getting a New Government. Will It Last?

Rob Jetten, a 38-year-old centrist, is poised to be the youngest prime minister in Dutch history. But his government will be in a daunting position.

Source: The New York Times - By Claire Moses

International Companies Doing Business With ICE Are Taking Heat

A number of companies have found themselves facing questions about their work with Immigration and Customs Enforcement amid the agency’s intense operation in Minnesota.

Source: The New York Times - By Ephrat Livni

A Stock Market Fervor Takes Hold in South Korea

Spurred by government policies and the global A.I. boom, the market’s value has jumped by hundreds of billions of dollars. Individual investors have piled in.

Source: The New York Times - By Jin Yu Young

Iran Says It Won’t Negotiate With the U.S. While Under Threat

Iran’s foreign minister ruled out direct talks unless President Trump stops threatening to attack it. He also said Iran would not discuss its ballistic missiles.

Source: The New York Times - By Ben Hubbard

Trump Tells U.K. and Canada That Boosting Trade With China Is ‘Dangerous’

The leaders of both countries have recently visited Beijing seeking to strengthen economic ties, as tensions with the United States rise.

Source: The New York Times - By Lynsey Chutel

Greenlanders Watching Turmoil in the United States Say No Thanks

The violence in Minneapolis and President Trump’s threats have soured Greenlanders on the United States and, unexpectedly, pushed them closer to Denmark.

Source: The New York Times - By Maya Tekeli and Jeffrey Gettleman

Devastating Floods Displace Hundreds of Thousands in Southern Africa

More than 100 deaths have been confirmed across South Africa, Zimbabwe and Mozambique, with the rains expected to continue through February.

Source: The New York Times - By Zimasa Matiwane and Nazaneen Ghaffar

Trump Warns Iran With Military Muscle, but Risks a Regional War

Iran’s Islamic Republic, weakened by airstrikes in June and huge popular unrest, warns that it will strike back hard if attacked by the United States. This time, Iran may mean it.

Source: The New York Times - By Steven Erlanger

In Beijing, Starmer and Xi Seek a Way Around a Volatile U.S.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer of Britain is seeking to promote economic ties for growth, offering China’s leader, Xi Jinping, a way to court one of America’s allies.

Source: The New York Times - By David Pierson

Over Creamy Chicken, Europe’s Leaders Try to Reduce Dependence on Trump

Since President Trump made threats about Greenland, the continent’s leaders have debated the rapid deterioration of U.S. ties in policy papers and at dinner.

Source: The New York Times - By Jeanna Smialek, Lara Jakes, Steven Erlanger and Jim Tankersley

U.S. Allies Are Drawing Closer to China, but on Beijing’s Terms

As Washington unsettles its partners, Beijing is reaping diplomatic gains, without backing down on human rights, trade or security.

Source: The New York Times - By David Pierson and Berry Wang

U.N. Says It’s in Danger of Financial Collapse Because of Unpaid Dues

The world body warned it would run out of money by July and have to close its New York headquarters if countries, namely the United States, did not pay annual dues that amount to billions of dollars.

Source: The New York Times - By Farnaz Fassihi

Children Were Arrested in Iran’s Brutal Crackdown on Protests

An Iranian government official said some children had been detained, the first such acknowledgment in weeks of anti-government protests.

Source: The New York Times - By Pranav Baskar and Leily Nikounazar

Trump Moves to Cut Off All Oil to Cuba as U.S. Takes Aim at Its Government

President Trump’s threat to impose tariffs on any country that delivers oil to Cuba appeared to be directed largely at Mexico, the only nation that has sent any meaningful fuel shipments to the island.

Source: The New York Times - By Frances Robles

Drilling Is Underway to Examine Antarctica’s Melting Ice From Below

A team hopes to place instruments in the waters beneath the colossal Thwaites Glacier, with the help of a drill that uses hot water to punch through ice.

Source: The New York Times - By Raymond Zhong

Something Dark Is Growing on Greenland’s Ice. And Melting It Faster.

New studies show how algae grows on ice and snow, creating “dark zones” that exacerbate melting in the consequential region.

Source: The New York Times - By Sachi Kitajima Mulkey

A Challenge for Britain’s Royal Mail: Proving It Can Deliver the Mail

Late letters are causing distress to some in Britain and fueling criticism of its 500-year-old postal service.

Source: The New York Times - By Isabella Kwai

Born of a Factory Mistake, This Sad Toy Horse Captures China’s Mood

A manufacturing error turned a Lunar New Year toy into an unlikely emblem of workplace fatigue.

Source: The New York Times - By Joy Dong and Max Kim

Panamanian Court Strikes Down Hong Kong Firm’s Canal Contract

The ruling delivers a victory to President Trump, who has said he wants the U.S. to control the canal, and a blow to the longtime ports operator, CK Hutchison.

Source: The New York Times - By Peter Eavis and Alexandra Stevenson

Michael Beck, 65, Dies; First to Report Symptoms of ‘Havana Syndrome’

As an employee with the N.S.A., he claimed he was exposed to a direct-energy device that led to a diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease at the age of 45.

Source: The New York Times - By Clay Risen

Venezuelan Lawmakers Approve Sweeping Overhaul of Oil Sector

Bowing to Trump administration pressure, the new legislation improves conditions for foreign oil companies and opens the way to slash the taxes they pay.

Source: The New York Times - By Simon Romero

A Global Pop Music Melting Pot

The era of American dominance is over. Music now comes from artists everywhere listening to each other.

Source: The New York Times - By Katrin Bennhold

NATO Is Having a Military Exercise. The U.S., Its Largest Member, Won’t Be There.

The operation, Steadfast Dart, comes as President Trump has been accused of undermining the alliance and will be watched closely to see how well the allies manage without their most important partner.

Source: The New York Times - By Christopher F. Schuetze

Canada Signs Auto Deal With South Korea, Moving Further From the U.S.

The agreement, while scarce on details, is the latest step by Prime Minister Mark Carney to reduce Canada’s reliance on trade with the U.S.

Source: The New York Times - By Ian Austen

No More Zoom for French Officials: France to Use Local Alternative to U.S. Tech

French officials will soon be expected to use new French-made video conferencing software as part of an effort to “regain digital independence,” the government said.

Source: The New York Times - By Ségolène Le Stradic

Some Polar Bears Are Getting Fatter Even as Sea Ice Shrinks (for Now)

Seals favored by Svalbard bears are becoming easier to hunt as ice declines, a study found. But researchers say the situation may be temporary.

Source: The New York Times - By Eric Niiler

Moscow Airport Sells for Half Off, a Sign of Russia’s Global Isolation

The government opened the sale to cut-rate bidding for Domodedovo Airport after it received no offers at its initial asking price of $1.7 billion.

Source: The New York Times - By Nataliya Vasilyeva

European Union Labels Iran’s Revolutionary Guard a Terrorist Group

The move, which comes after the killing of protesters, brings the European Union in line with the United States and Canada.

Source: The New York Times - By Jeanna Smialek and Koba Ryckewaert

Netanyahu, Citing Biden-Era Arms Delays, Vows to Cut Reliance on U.S. Military Aid

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu blamed some soldiers’ deaths in the Gaza war on a lack of ammunition caused by a pause in American weapon deliveries during President Biden’s term.

Source: The New York Times - By Isabel Kershner