NYTIMES (The New York Times) - The ‘Forever War’ in Afghanistan: 25 Years in Pictures
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NYTIMES (Paul Sonne, Jim Tankersley and Christopher F. Schuetze) - With Messaging That Mirrors Putin’s, Germany’s Far-Right Party Gains Ground
Embracing positions extolled by the Kremlin, the Alternative for Germany party may govern for the first time in a German state.
NYTIMES (Francesca Regalado and Lynsey Chutel) - Russian Drone Incursion Delayed Zelensky Flight to Oslo, Moldova Says
An airspace closure delayed the Ukrainian leader’s trip between Moldova and Norway, officials said. They did not confirm a claim by Norway’s prime minister that a drone had “almost hit” the plane.
NYTIMES (Saeed Al-Batati, Shuaib Almosawa and Vivian Nereim) - Yemen’s Houthis Seize Strategic Red Sea Port, Officials Say
The Iran-backed militia routed Yemeni government forces in Mokha, putting the group in a stronger position to attack ships in a crucial waterway for global trade.
NYTIMES (Vivian Nereim and Ismaeel Naar) - Why Yemen Is Back on the Brink of War
The Houthi militia, the Yemeni government, Iran and Saudi Arabia all have reasons to escalate the conflict.
NYTIMES (Alex Marshall) - British Museum Opens Bayeux Tapestry Exhibition
On Thursday, the British Museum opened its blockbuster Bayeux Tapestry exhibition, its most eagerly anticipated show in decades.
NYTIMES (Alex Marshall) - Where to See the World’s Bayeux Tapestry Replicas
There are full-size replicas in a U.S. sports arena, an abbey in Denmark and a home in rural New Zealand. There’s even a more modest version for those who don’t like the original’s nudity.
NYTIMES (Charles Homans) - Did 9/11 Really Change Everything?
Were the terrorist attacks that day the end of an idyllic era? The beginning of our current dystopia? Or just a middle chapter?
NYTIMES (Jack Healy) - Memorial on Anniversary of Charlie Kirk’s Killing Splits a Utah Campus
The university where the conservative activist was shot last year has canceled classes for a memorial. While many students planned to attend, some said they just wanted to move on from the tragedy.
NYTIMES (Nick Corasaniti) - D.O.J. Escalates Threats to States in Battle for Election Records
The department sent letters to at least 30 states demanding they retain election records, an outgrowth of President Trump’s baseless claims of widespread election fraud.