He’ll Have the 10-Hour Theater Show, Please

As director of Odéon-Théâtre de l’Europe, one of France’s top playhouses, Julien Gosselin is facing strong budgetary headwinds. But he’s keeping his vision big.

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Trump Sets Sunday Deadline for Hamas to Agree to Cease-fire Plan With Israel

President Trump said Hamas would be “extinguished” if it did not agree to a cease-fire proposed by the United States.

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Putin Suggests Trump Will Decide Against Sending Tomahawk Missiles to Ukraine

The Russian president warned against fulfilling a Ukrainian request for more powerful long-range missiles, while also suggesting President Trump would decide against the idea.

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Some Workers Are Turning to Pay-Advance Apps for Basic Expenses

Rising use “is not a signal of satisfaction,” an author of a new report says. Rather, heavy users of the apps are under “financial strain.”

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Trump Administration Reverses $187 Million in N.Y. Counterterrorism Cuts

Gov. Kathy Hochul had described the cuts, which would have devastated New York’s intelligence and counterterrorism operations, as “utterly shocking.”

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Duke Was Paring Back Diversity Programs. Trump Targeted It Anyway.

Duke University kept a low profile. But it is the alma mater of Stephen Miller, a top Trump official who often criticized the school while he was a student.

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How an Attack on a Synagogue in Manchester Unfolded

A congregant in Manchester, England, described how fellow worshipers, including the rabbi, used their bodies to barricade the entrance as the assailant tried to force his way in.

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Indian Comedian Kunal Kamra Forced Offstage Amid Political Censorship

The Indian comedian Kunal Kamra was forced offstage after a political joke led to a mob attack. Unlike Jimmy Kimmel, he is unlikely to return anytime soon.

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French Prime Minister Vows to Let Parliament Decide on Budget Bill

Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu ruled out using a constitutional tool that would avoid a full parliamentary vote, hoping for compromise among divided lawmakers.

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Finland Court Dismisses Case About Cutting Cables in Baltic Sea

A judge ruled that Finland did not have jurisdiction to prosecute a case against a ship believed to be a part of Russia’s “shadow fleet.”

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