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King Charles III and Queen Camilla Will Visit D.C., New York and Virginia

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via NYT > World News The planned four-day state visit comes at a fraught time in the U.S.-U.K. relationship, following President Trump’s frequent belittling of the British prime minister.

Israel’s Spy Chief Addresses Criticism About the War With Iran

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via NYT > World News The Mossad head said Israel’s mission would not be complete until the Iranian regime was replaced, after criticism that the war has left Iran’s theocratic government in place.

The Venezuela Model

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via NYT > World News President Trump calls the removal of Nicolás Maduro “the perfect scenario.” But not everything is going right for the U.S. in Venezuela.

Why Investing in Wind and Solar to Avoid Gas Shocks Hasn’t Added Up for Some

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via NYT > World News Renewable energy is cheaper to run than fossil fuels, especially with war choking oil supply. But it hasn’t turned out that way for some European countries, and the reason is complex.

What Now? Vance Leaves Iran Talks Without a Deal.

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via NYT > World News The lack of a breakthrough after 21 hours of negotiations leaves the Trump administration facing several unpalatable options.

Why Opening the Strait of Hormuz Won’t Immediately Lower Gas Prices

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via NYT > World News Our energy reporter Rebecca F. Elliott explains why, even if the flow of energy is restored through the Persian Gulf, it will take months to carry out repairs across dozens of energy sites in the region.

Trump Officials Push Allies to Pursue Antifa and Far Left as Terrorist Threats

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via NYT > World News The Trump administration aims to deploy counterterrorism tools against far-left groups, even as it has offered little evidence they present a dire threat.