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Received — 27 October 2026 ⏭

Book Review: ‘Princes and Thieves,’ by Matthew Cole

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By: Fintan O’Toole
27 October 2026 at 03:32
The new book by the reporter Matthew Cole connects $2 billion in slush funds from gulf state leaders to Trump’s son-in-law in an effort to influence U.S. policy.

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The U.A.E. president Mohammed bin Zayed and President Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner, in 2026.
Received — 26 October 2026 ⏭

Flurry of Diplomacy in Iran Amid Reports of U.S. and Israeli Plans to Renew War

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By: Erika Solomon · Vivian Nereim and Adam Rasgon
26 October 2026 at 17:30
Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan made a rare joint visit to Tehran amid reports that the U.S. and Israel were drawing up plans to renew their attacks on Iran.

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Mohsen Rezaei, the head of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, in July. He will meet with a delegation from countries in the Mecca Pact to discuss conflict in the region, according to an Iranian official.

Who Is María Corina Machado?

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By: Julie Turkewitz · Jonathan Wolfe and Ephrat Livni
26 October 2026 at 00:05
The Venezuelan opposition leader returned home from exile to a country firmly under American control. How are her relations with Washington?

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María Corina Machado in Panama City this month.
Received — 25 October 2026 ⏭

María Corina Machado Returns to Venezuela

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By: Julie Turkewitz · Edward Wong and Adam Entous
26 October 2026 at 08:18
After nearly 10 months in exile, Ms. Machado, a Nobel laureate, came back to challenge leaders who have sidelined her and press for new elections.

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Ms. Machado greetings supporters in Caracas on Sunday.

The Other Bolsonaro Who Could Become Brazil’s Next President

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By: Ana Ionova
24 October 2026 at 12:03
Flávio Bolsonaro, the son of the former president who was jailed over a coup plot, could be on the cusp of winning Brazil’s presidency.

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Flávio Bolsonaro during a campaign event this month in Porto Alegre, Brazil.

Could Lula Be on the Brink of Defeat in Brazil’s Election?

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By: Ana Ionova
26 October 2026 at 07:45
Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, a leftist, staged a remarkable comeback on Sunday, winning re-election and stopping a right-wing wave.

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President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva during the launch of his re-election campaign in São Paulo in August.

Elon Musk Says Ukraine Violated Starlink’s Rules

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By: Sheera Frenkel · Siobhán O’Grady and Liubov Sholudko
25 October 2026 at 12:28
The comments came after the disruption in the country’s satellite service. Earlier, Ukraine said drones using Starshield, the Pentagon-funded service, were back to normal speeds.

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Ukrainian soldiers operated a drone over Russian-occupied territory from the Zaporizhzhia region in 2023.
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