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Orbán says Ukraine is mistreating its Hungarian minority. It's not that simple. -- Dominique Soguel

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The US and Iran are both claiming victory, but what wins peace? -- Anna Mulrine Grobe

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Still eyeing mass deportations, hard-liners push White House to expand targets -- Sarah Matusek

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Almost all US refugees are now from South Africa, as Trump focuses on Afrikaners -- Sarah Matusek

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Two-week ceasefire with Iran highlights Trump's verbal brinkmanship -- Linda Feldmann

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Artemis II reignites deep-space travel. Will it also boost a lunar economy? -- Henry Gass

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ICE wants to expand detention. Here's why it needs more beds. By - Sarah Matusek - , Jingnan Peng - / 6 min

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In Hungary's elections, the war in Ukraine looms large -- Dominique Soguel

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President AOC? With voters hungry for change, buzz builds about a possible run. -- Aaron Short

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In Lebanon, history gnaws at Israelis: Has force alone brought security? Unaffected so far by the U.S.-Iran ceasefire, the battle to disarm Hezbollah in Lebanon has been shaping up to be a main focus of Israelis, renewing the debate: Can force alone deliver security, or does the absence of a political strategy risk open-ended conflict? By - Shoshanna Solomon - / 7 min

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Iran war shows military strength of US, but also its waning geopolitical power -- Ned Temko

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Energy dominance? Trump's strategy hits a wall in Iran. -- Laurent Belsie

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In rural Virginia, excitement and dread grow over Democrats' redistricting referendum -- If Virginia voters approve a redistricting plan and it survives in court, Democrats could counter Republican gains made through redistricting elsewhere. -- OLIVIA DIAZ

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From a ballroom to the dollar bill, Trump is making his mark on history -- Linda Feldmann

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Trump pushes out Pam Bondi, as political problems mount at home -- Story Hinckley

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'There are no winners': Globe races to defuse Iran conflict -- Before the Iran war, regional powers were rushing for a diplomatic solution to rising tensions between the U.S. and Iran. Now, facing President Donald Trump's threats of a civilization's obliteration, those efforts are at a global peak. -- Taylor Luck

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Saudi Arabia hopes diplomacy works with Iran. It's also preparing for a military response. -- Taylor Luck

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Despite war, Iran's machinery of intimidation keeps protesters at bay -- Scott Peterson

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Meanwhile, in Saudi Arabia, life calmly goes on amid Iran war -- Taylor Luck

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Despite White House rhetoric, Iran campaign reveals US dependency on Europe -- The war in Iran is showing that Europe has more leverage over the United States than its leaders had thought. But can they use it? -- Mark Sappenfield

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For security at home and across Europe, France offers nuclear deterrence -- Colette Davidson

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Undeliverable? Why the Kremlin might be set to silence online messaging apps in Russia. -- Fred Weir

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Europe's energy policy was reshaped by Ukraine. It's being tested by the Iran war. -- Mark Sappenfield

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Audrey Spillman's musical and spiritual journey led her to peace, and inspiration

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Aliens and UFOs still fascinate. 'Project Hail Mary,' 'Disclosure Day' are proof.

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Dancing offers children refuge in conflict-torn Congo

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Ahead of the Oscars: Our critic's picks for the best acting awards

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Ryan Coogler's 'Sinners' isn't just a vampire flick. It's an American story infused with blues.

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Quoting the Bible, more Democrats lean into being Christian

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"High Water" embodies the struggle of historic Black coastal communities

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An enslaved potter left messages for the future, inscribed in clay

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If US bombs Iranian infrastructure, could it be a war crime? 'Not at all,' Trump says. -- Iran ceasefire talks continue as President Trump's deadline looms, and questions mount over whether strikes on infrastructure could be war crimes. -- Anna Mulrine Grobe

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Trump threatens Iran infrastructure; details of US aviator's rescue emerge -- By MATTHEW LEE, BASSEM MROUE, KONSTANTIN TOROPIN and SAMY MAGDY

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Trump's war in Iran puts new strain on alliances. Why this time it's different. -- Howard LaFranchi

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With US at war, Hegseth's Army leadership purge raises questions -- Anna Mulrine Grobe

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China, a leader in renewables, was prepared for a global fuel crisis -- Ann Scott Tyson

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Maduro is gone. Venezuela is still waiting for meaningful change. By - Whitney Eulich - , Valentina Gil - / 7 min

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The Iran war and international law: Fears grow of 'age of impunity' -- Ned Temko

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The animals who find us -- Courtenay Rudzinski

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Call your mother? LOL. -- Robert Klose

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A field guide to unplugging: How a frazzled father found a lifeline in birding -- Zachary Przystup

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300,000 miles of memories: The car that carried us over the years -- Cathy Buckenmaier

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Why libraries have a hold on me: A love letter -- Murr Brewster

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Putting my stamp on a lost art: Why I still send postcards -- Danny Heitman

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Finding our safety and belonging in God -- Ginger Emden

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Bring healing to world events -- Evan Mehlenbacher

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Leave your ego at the door -- Collier Butler Kaler

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EU and Canada lean into a new world role - As the U.S. retreats from global institutions and pacts, its allies test new coalitions, or "minilateral" solutions, to renew world stability. By - the Monitor's Editorial Board - / 2 min

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The Explainer -- Trump's warnings for Iran raise the question: What is a war crime?

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Can logging be reshaped by forest regeneration? Suzanne Simard says yes.

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Cover Story -- Trump has shunned solar power. Some of his supporters want to MAGA-fy it.

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The Explainer -- What happened at Epstein's Zorro Ranch? Two investigations aim to find out.

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'Tiny Gardens Everywhere' take root in urban plots

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Difference Maker -- Labor of love: This couple is tackling Nigeria's dire education crisis

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The Explainer -- Why the US will pay a French company nearly $1 billion to give up wind farm plans

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