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In Prisoner Swap, Echoes of Putin’s K.G.B. Past

A New York Times news analysis evaluates what last week’s prisoner exchange says about Putin. His spy roots are still strong and he likes making deals.

As Iran Braces for War, Its Citizens Are Kept in the Dark

As Iran prepares to follow through on its vow to “severely punish” Israel for assassinating a Hamas leader in Tehran, it is raising war jitters among the public. Yet, there are few if any signs that a conflict may be looming.

Fears of Fresh Violence Put Britain on High Alert

Prime Minister Keir Starmer warned that anyone involved in the violence would face “the full force of the law," as far-right groups call for further protests on Wednesday night.

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