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THE NEW YORK TIMES – THURSDAY, JULY 31, 2025

Anger Over Starvation in Gaza Leaves Israel Increasingly Isolated

Outrage at the Netanyahu government’s actions has grown since the war began, and the suffering of children in the enclave has accelerated the disdain.

Trump Criticizes Key Trade Partners as Tariff Deadline Looms

On the eve of his Friday deadline for countries to agree to trade deals with the U.S., President Trump has issued threats against a number of allies.

Countries Promise Trump to Buy U.S. Gas, and Leave the Details for Later

Treasury Secretary Says Trump Accounts Could Pave Way to Privatizing Social Security

Scott Bessent’s comments about the safety net program broached one of the most fraught topics in American politics.

THE NEW YORK TIMES – WEDNESDAY, JULY 30, 2025

Tsunami Waves Reach California as Hawaii Eases Advisory

The first waves hit the U.S. West Coast after an 8.8-magnitude quake off Russia’s coast. There were no immediate reports of major damage or casualties.

Russia’s Far East Suffers Some Damage From Earthquake and Tsunami

Trump’s Tax Bill Expands Farm Subsidies. Not All Farmers Will Benefit.

A $60 billion boost to farm subsidies under President Trump will be a lifeline to some, but the way the funding will be distributed could worsen disparities.

‘Anybody but Mamdani’: 5 Groups Emerge to Raise Millions in Attack Funds

Real estate titans and financiers are forming super PACs to try to defeat Zohran Mamdani. But they are still searching for a unified plan that could work.

THE NEW YORK TIMES – TUESDAY, JULY 29, 2025

France Criticizes E.U.’s Trade Deal With Trump

Some French cabinet members have aired their sharp disapproval of the agreement with the United States. The prime minister called it “a dark day.”

Manhattan Gunman’s Note Referred to N.F.L. and Brain Trauma, Police Say

The shooting occurred in a Midtown tower that has offices of the National Football League. Mayor Eric Adams said that a note found on the gunman mentioned the N.F.L.

At Slain Officer’s Home, His Bangladeshi Community Mourns

Trump Is Winning His Trade War. What Will That Mean for the Economy?

President Trump’s vision for reshaping global trade is falling into place, an experiment that economists say could still produce damaging results.

I.M.F. Raises Global Growth Outlook as U.S. Looks to Avert Trade Wars

The International Monetary Fund warned that trade tension continued to be a risk for the global economy.

THE NEW YORK TIMES – MONDAY, JULY 28, 2025

Trump Cites Hunger in Gaza as He Meets With Starmer

President Trump said that children in Gaza “look very hungry,” indicating disagreement with Israeli officials. He was holding talks with Prime Minister Keir Starmer of Britain.

‘Revenge Is Not a Policy’: Israelis Voice Dissent Against the War in Gaza

After a long silence, prominent Israelis and activists are increasingly raising alarms about potential war crimes being carried out by the government.

Europe Accepts a Trump Trade Deal With Other Worries in Mind

The framework agreement with President Trump will likely not do much for economic growth on either side. But it avoids fissures on foreign policy issues.

Thailand and Cambodia Agree to Halt Fighting That Has Killed Dozens

The ceasefire will start at midnight on Monday after U.S.-backed talks in Malaysia. The border war killed dozens of people and displaced hundreds of thousands.

THE NEW YORK TIMES – SUNDAY, JULY 27, 2025

No Meals, Fainting Nurses, Dwindling Formula: Starvation Haunts Gaza Hospitals

Amid Israeli restrictions on food, hunger is spreading across Gaza. Doctors and nurses lack the resources to stem the surge.

Israel Says It Has Paused Some Military Activity in Gaza as Anger Grows Over Hunger

Trump to Meet With Top E.U. Official as Threat of Trade War Looms

Right-Wing Influencers Say Ghislaine Maxwell Is Key to Unlocking Epstein Case

THE NEW YORK TIMES – SATURDAY, JULY 26, 2025

No Proof Hamas Routinely Stole U.N. Aid, Israeli Military Officials Say

Israel has long restricted or completely blocked aid to Gaza on the argument that Hamas steals it to use as a weapon of control over the population.

The DailyAudioHow Seeking Food Has Become Deadly in Gaza

Competing Conspiracy Theories Consume Trump’s Washington

President Trump is trying to divert attention from the Jeffrey Epstein conspiracy theory with one about Barack Obama and treason.

A Clash Over a Promotion Puts Hegseth at Odds With His Generals

Suspicions about leaks and a mistrust of senior military officers have defined much of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s first six months on the job.

In Russia, Corruption Cases Following Battlefield Failures

Officials in three of the five Russian regions bordering Ukraine have been accused of embezzling funds for border defenses.

THE NEW YORK TIMES – FRIDAY, JULY 25, 2025

Columbia Walked a Tightrope to $200 Million Settlement With Trump

Talks in Washington. An expert on negotiation. The university chose cooperation with President Trump over litigation, a strategy both pilloried and praised.

Ahead of Shutdown Deadline, Democrats Face a Dilemma on Spending

Democrats are leery of supporting Republican spending measures after the White House forced through clawbacks of funding already approved by Congress.

Gabbard’s Attacks on Barack Obama Put the Attorney General in a Tough Spot

Tulsi Gabbard, the director of national intelligence, gave the Justice Department little warning before demanding an investigation of the former president.

The Conservative Crusade That’s About So Much More Than Epstein

The long history of the right’s obsession with child trafficking means it won’t be easy for Trump to make this story disappear.

THE NEW YORK TIMES – THURSDAY, JULY 24, 2025

Severe Hunger Grips Gaza, Where People Are Dying of Starvation

Growing numbers of people are starving in the war-torn Palestinian enclave, and the doctors treating them are working on empty stomachs.

In Jeffrey Epstein, Democrats Find Unlikely Weapon Against the G.O.P.

Democrats have come to realize that certain conspiracy theories, many of them fueled by President Trump and his allies, might work for them, too.

Attorney General Told Trump His Name Appeared in Epstein Files

Pam Bondi informed President Trump in the spring that his name appeared in the Jeffrey Epstein files, according to people with knowledge of the exchange.

Columbia Agrees to $200 Million Fine to Settle Fight With Trump Administration

Columbia is the first to reach a negotiated settlement over antisemitism claims in the administration’s quest to bring elite universities to heel.

THE NEW YORK TIMES – WEDNESDAY, JULY 23, 2025

China Flexes Muscles at U.N. Cultural Agency, Just as President Trump Walks Away

Washington had been a buffer against China’s efforts to use UNESCO to influence education, historical designations and even artificial intelligence.

Iranian Officials Suspect Sabotage in String of Mysterious Fires

For weeks, fires and explosions have been reported almost daily in Iran. Officials are investigating what they think is a coordinated campaign.

E.P.A. Is Said to Draft a Plan to End Its Ability to Fight Climate Change

According to two people familiar with the draft, it would repeal the finding that greenhouse-gas emissions threaten life by dangerously warming the planet.

Republicans Rely on Trump’s Promises to Grease the Path for His Agenda

G.O.P. leaders scrounging for votes to push through President Trump’s priorities have increasingly turned to him and his team to cut side deals with holdouts.

THE NEW YORK TIMES – TUESDAY, JULY 22, 2025

Trump’s Student Arrests, and the Lawsuit Fighting Them, Tread New Ground

The efforts by President Trump’s administration to deport foreign students who espoused pro-Palestinian views have no obvious legal parallel.

Israel Expands Offensive in Gaza and Raids a W.H.O. Office

Strikes targeted a city, Deir al-Balah, that had largely been spared and that had become an informal refuge for Palestinians fleeing other areas.

In Search of Trade Deal, Philippines’ Leader Will Meet With Trump

Iran’s Leaders Turn to a New Brand of Nationalism After Israeli and U.S. Attacks

The theocratic government is repurposing folklore and patriotic anthems as it seeks to channel national outrage into increasing its support at home.