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Trump Shows His Age When He Talks About Race
Asking if Kamala Harris is Indian or Black recalls a time that younger Americans have never known.

Ukraine’s Pocket-Sized Answer to Russian Drones
Moscow has the upper hand in electronic warfare. Can grassroots-led efforts help Kyiv catch up?

The Stubborn Legend of a Western ‘Coup’ in Ukraine
Ten years on, there is still confusion over what, exactly, transpired on the last days of the Maidan.

The 1960s Novella That Got AI (Mostly) Right
An Italian sci-fi book buzzes with many issues that society still grapples with today.

Inside Ukraine’s Fight for Hearts and Minds
How Kyiv is working to win over the world beyond the West.

How Olympic Officials First Drew Gender Lines
Athletes’ complex identities were simplified by reactionary politics.

Iran Vows ‘Revenge’ on Israel as Haniyeh Buried in Qatar
Muslim-majority nations fear that the Hamas political leader’s death could hinder cease-fire efforts.

What in the World?
Test yourself on the week of July 27: Venezuela votes, a Hamas leader is killed, and the United States and Russia conduct a prisoner swap.

Don’t Call What’s Happening in Venezuela a Civil War
Citizens are rising up against an oppressive government, not against one another.

Why Americans and Israelis Don’t See Eye to Eye on Iran
The lack of a formal security pact with the United States encourages Israel to gamble and risk escalation.

The New Nativism’s Surprising Origin Story
Anti-immigrant politics as championed by Donald Trump have their roots in California.

U.S. Allies Brace for Trump’s Trade Threats
Countries in Europe and Asia are preparing for tariffs, but their options are limited.

Gershkovich, Whelan Freed in Large-Scale Russian Prisoner Swap
But experts warn that the historic exchange does not necessarily signal a breakthrough in U.S.-Russian relations.

How Kamala Harris Helped Secure the U.S.-Russia Prisoner Exchange
The vice president’s meetings with German and Slovenian leaders helped move the deal along, U.S. officials say.

Venezuela’s Post-Election Moment of Truth
Amid a disputed vote, Maduro is intensifying his crackdown on dissent. He’s losing key supporters in the process.