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The New York Times — Friday, August 25, 2023

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Trump Surrenders at Atlanta Jail in Georgia Election Interference Case

Former President Donald J. Trump as he arrived in Atlanta on Thursday.

Mr. Trump spent about 20 minutes at the jail, getting fingerprinted and having his mug shot taken for the first time in the four criminal cases he has faced this year.

Blast Likely Downed Jet and Killed Prigozhin, U.S. Officials Say

Part of a crashed private jet near the village of Kuzhenkino, Russia, on Thursday.

The officials stressed that multiple theories about what brought down a plane in Russia were still being explored. President Putin acknowledged the incident and spoke about Yevgeny Prigozhin in the past tense.

At First Debate, a Glimpse of Trumpism Without Trump

At times onstage, Republican rivals could imagine the primary race was about issues, ideology and biography. Then reality set in.

‘Let Them Work’: N.Y. Governor Pushes Biden to Speed Up Migrant Permits

In a shift in tone, Gov. Kathy Hochul criticized the White House for failing to help the state deal with the continuing influx of migrants into New York.

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News: Republican Debate, BRICS Summit Putin Speech, Zimbabwe Election Delays

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The Globalist Podcast, Thursday, August 24: Republican presidential candidates have their first debate in Milwaukee without Donald Trump, the latest from the BRICS summit in South Africa, after Putin addresses the bloc leaders virtually.

Plus: the Zimbabwe elections, a literary celebration of Ukrainian Independence Day and a Scandinavian shortage in Brussels.

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The New York Times — Thursday, August 24, 2023

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Wagner Leader Believed to Be Aboard Plane That Crashed in Russia

A photograph released by the Russian government on Wednesday shows first responders at the site of a plane crash near the village of Kuzhenkino, in Russia’s Tver region.

All 10 people on a jet linked to Yevgeny V. Prigozhin, the founder of the mercenary group, were killed on Wednesday, Russian officials said.

Greece Battles Its Most Widespread Wildfires on Record

Firefighters in Chasia, on the outskirts of Athens, on Tuesday. Of the many fires, the fronts in the north and near Athens were considered the most dangerous.

Extreme heat has turned much of the country into a tinderbox. More than 350 fires have broken out in the past five days, the government said.

‘India Is on the Moon’: Lander’s Success Moves Nation to Next Space Chapter

The Chandrayaan-3 mission makes India the first country to reach the lunar south polar region in one piece and adds to the achievements of the country’s homegrown space program.

A Stroke Stole Her Ability to Speak at 30. A.I. Is Helping to Restore It Years Later.

The brain activity of a paralyzed woman is being translated into words spoken by an avatar. This milestone could help others who have lost speech.

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News: Thailand’s Leader Affirmed, Dutch Politics, India Moon Landing Nears

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The Globalist Podcast, Wednesday, August 23: Monocle’s Asia editor brings us the latest on Thailand’s new prime minister. Plus, we hear about the new party set to shake up Dutch politics, India’s imminent moon landing and a roundup of business news.

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The New York Times — Wednesday, Aug 23, 2023

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Airline Close Calls Happen Far More Often Than Previously Known

Near misses involving U.S. commercial airlines happen on average multiple times a week, a New York Times investigation found.

Ukraine’s Forces and Firepower Are Misallocated, U.S. Officials Say

Ukrainian marines training in the Zaporizhzhia region before heading to the frontline. American officials say more Ukrainian forces should be near Zaporizhzhia and in the south of the country.

American strategists say Ukraine’s troops are too spread out and need to concentrate along the counteroffensive’s main front in the south.

Extreme August Arrives With a Warning: Expect More

A mix of devastating wildfires, tropical storms, mudslides and heat waves foreshadows a future of intensified extremes as the world warms.

How Mark Meadows Pursued a High-Wire Legal Strategy in Trump Inquiries

The former White House chief of staff, a key witness to Donald J. Trump’s efforts to remain in power after his 2020 election loss, maneuvered to provide federal prosecutors only what he had to.

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News: BRICS Summit In South Africa, Australia Buys Tomahawk Missiles

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The Globalist Podcast, Tuesday, August 22: We discuss the Brics summit in Johannesburg, the US sale of Tomahawk missiles to Australia and why Georgians are frustrated with Russian business owners.

Also, the latest developments in technology, a round-up of the news from Zürich and the backlog of ships in the Panama Canal.

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The New York Times — Tuesday, August 22, 2023

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How Ron DeSantis Joined the ‘Ruling Class’ — and Turned Against It

Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida spoke in June to Moms for Liberty, a conservative group that has fought against teaching liberal ideas about race and gender in public schools.

Over the years, Mr. DeSantis embraced and exploited his Ivy League credentials. Now he is reframing his experiences at Yale and Harvard to wage a vengeful political war.

California Evades Catastrophic Damage From Rare Tropical Storm

Kenny Hearms was stuck in his car on a flooded block in Cathedral City, Calif., on Monday.

After bracing for the worst, the state so far has recorded no deaths from Tropical Storm Hilary, officials said. Some desert and mountain communities are digging out from a deluge of mud.

For Hawaii’s Governor, a Balancing Act With No Margin for Error

Gov. Josh Green of Hawaii sees lessons far beyond the islands in the disaster that has unfolded on Maui.

Bail for Trump Set at $200,000 in Georgia Election Interference Case

Mr. Trump, who said he would turn himself in on Thursday, was told not to intimidate or threaten any witnesses or co-defendants in the case.

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News: Niger Junta Meets With ECOWAS, Zimbabwe Election, Russia Passports

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The Globalist Podcast, Monday, August 21: The latest from Niger, as Ecowas again threatens military action, a crackdown on journalists ahead of elections in Zimbabwe and Russia weaponizing Ukrainian passports.

Plus: the latest from the Balkans and how the World Cup Final has changed women’s football.

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The New York Times — Monday, August 21, 2023

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On the Front Line, Ukrainian Commanders Are Buoyed to Be on the Offensive

The Ukrainian 80th Air Assault Brigade prepared for an evening assault against Russian forces near Bakhmut, in eastern Ukraine, on Aug. 14.

Despite tough fighting and heavy casualties, Ukrainian commanders say their forces are in better shape now than just months ago, while Russian troops appear worse off.

Storm That Killed at Least One in Mexico Drenches Southern California

Sand from a beach in San Diego were being used for sandbags before the arrival of Tropical Storm Hilary.

Tropical Storm Hilary brings widespread flooding and small landslides, as authorities fear more significant damage could be coming.

Inside the Collapse of Hunter Biden’s Plea Deal

An examination of confidential correspondence and interviews with those close to Mr. Biden and lawyers involved in the case show how the deal ultimately fell apart amid schisms and withering external pressures.

The South Knows a Hot, Sticky Summer. But This? ‘It’s Hell.’

It’s not just the heat, as Southerners have explained for generations. It’s the moist, soupy, suffocating humidity. And this year the punishing conditions have been relentless.

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Sunday Morning: Stories From Zurich, London, Helsinki & Copenhagen

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August 20, 2023 – Monocle’s editorial director, Tyler Brûlé, Emma Nelson, Juliet Linely and Florian Egli discuss the weekend’s hottest topics. Plus: check-ins with our correspondents in London, Helsinki and Copenhagen.