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Mexico Killed ‘El Mencho.’ What’s Next for the Drug Cartel He Led?

The death of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes dealt a major blow to the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, but few believe it spells the end for the powerful group.

Source: The New York Times - By Maria Abi-Habib

U.K. Police Arrest Ex-Ambassador to U.S. Amid Epstein Accusations

Peter Mandelson was arrested on Monday on suspicion of “misconduct in public office” following revelations about his dealings with Jeffrey Epstein, the sex offender.

Source: The New York Times - By Lizzie Dearden and Stephen Castle

For Iran’s Rulers, Refusing U.S. Demands Is a Risk Worth Taking

The government in Tehran sees capitulating to Washington’s demands on uranium enrichment and ballistic missiles as riskier to its survival than going to war, analysts say.

Source: The New York Times - By Erika Solomon

Settlers Drive a Palestinian Family Off Its Land

For two years, settlers attacked Rezeq Abu Naim’s land in the Israeli-occupied West Bank at all hours and in all manners. After another violent incursion over the weekend, his family abandoned their home.

Source: The New York Times - By Azam Ahmed

European Support for Ukraine Stumbles on Eve of Invasion’s 4th Anniversary

Hungary said that it would block both the latest sanctions package on Russia and a financial aid package to Kyiv worth about $106 billion.

Source: The New York Times - By Jeanna Smialek and Constant Méheut

The Ukrainian Bureaucrat Working to Squeeze Russia’s War Machine

Vladyslav Vlasiuk has spent the past four years pressing Western allies to squeeze the Russian economy through more sanctions. He hopes that 2026 will be the tipping point.

Source: The New York Times - By Constant Méheut

France Summons U.S. Ambassador Over Comments on Activist’s Killing

Charles Kushner, President Trump’s envoy to Paris, was called in after the State Department cited “violent radical leftism” in the beating death of Quentin Deranque, 23.

Source: The New York Times - By Mark Landler

An Ugly Building in a Beautiful City Gets a Much-Debated Makeover

The Tour Montparnasse is one of Paris’s least-loved landmarks. After half a century, it’s finally being remodeled.

Source: The New York Times - By Mark Landler, Ségolène Le Stradic and Dmitry Kostyukov

The Ex-Taxi Driver at the Center of Russia’s Shadow War

The Kremlin’s sabotage campaign against European allies of Ukraine has been escalating. It needs people like Aleksei Kolosovsky, 42, to carry it out.

Source: The New York Times - By Michael Schwirtz and Adam Goldman

Mayhem Rocks Mexico After Most-Wanted Cartel Boss Is Killed

“El Mencho” was the longtime head of one of the nation’s most powerful cartels. Armed groups set fire to cars and buildings across Mexico in the wake of his death.

Source: The New York Times - By Jack Nicas and Paulina Villegas

Iran Students Protest for Second Day Despite State Crackdown

Student groups reported protests at universities in Iran’s two largest cities as the government grapples with domestic discontent and the threat of U.S. strikes.

Source: The New York Times - By Erika Solomon, Sanam Mahoozi and Devon Lum

St. Francis’ Remains, Rarely Seen, Go on Display in Assisi

The bones of Italy’s patron saint will be shown to the public for a month, to mark the 800th anniversary of his death.

Source: The New York Times - By Elisabetta Povoledo

Inside Iran’s Preparations for War and Plans for Survival

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has entrusted Ali Larijani, the top national security official, to ensure the Islamic Republic endures any military attacks and targeted killings.

Source: The New York Times - By Farnaz Fassihi

Europe’s New Way of War

Can Europe defend itself without the United States? A new strategic vision says yes.

Source: The New York Times - By Katrin Bennhold

Videos Show How Mayhem Unfolded in Mexico

Armed groups blocked roads and set fire to supermarkets and banks after the Mexican government killed Mexico’s most-wanted cartel boss.

Source: The New York Times - By Devon Lum and Pablo Robles

Who Is Peter Mandelson?

The former British ambassador to the United States was arrested on Monday, months after being fired over his ties to Jeffrey Epstein, the convicted sex offender.

Source: The New York Times - By Amelia Nierenberg and Stephen Castle

The European Union Hits Pause on Its U.S. Trade Deal

The E.U. isn’t throwing out the deal it agreed with the United States before President Trump’s tariffs were overruled, but European officials want more clarity first.

Source: The New York Times - By Jeanna Smialek

Trump Administration Scrambles to Pick Up the Pieces of Broken Tariffs

President Trump is already working to piece his tariff program back together, after a Supreme Court ruling ruptured a centerpiece of his economic agenda.

Source: The New York Times - By Ana Swanson

A Tourist City Is Jolted by Violence in Mexico

When violence broke out after the killing of Mexico’s most-wanted cartel boss, vacation spots ordinarily spared from the drug wars were also targeted.

Source: The New York Times - By Amelia Nierenberg and David Shortell

Supreme Court to Weigh Oil-Industry Effort to End a Major Climate Suit

The case could have significant bearing on a range of other lawsuits brought against the fossil fuel industry by cities and states across the country.

Source: The New York Times - By Karen Zraick