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Taking clauses apart taught me to appreciate the architecture of language.

Brazil’s polarized political landscape is rife with disinformation – a challenge that can be turbocharged by artificial intelligence.

Prosecutors, college administrators, and the media are working in parallel around the alleged sexual assault at Cornell University.

The eviction of one particularly vulnerable woman, Maricarmen, has set off street protests in Madrid over predatory landlords and soaring rental costs.

Thousands gathered in Seoul to see the final showdown of the “Dress Like a Museum Exhibit” contest.

Russia’s expanding attacks on innocent Ukrainians not only show desperation, they draw greater international support for Ukraine as it upholds the rules of war.

The next U.S.

Many of the most competitive House districts this year, in states from Texas to Florida, California to Pennsylvania, have majority or near-majority Latino electorates.

The North African nation names its first woman prime minister.

Iranian officials and pundits laud the militia group’s gains as their own.

As competition for college seats and postgraduate jobs grows, young Indians are losing confidence in their ability to get ahead through hard work and talent.

A new biography connects the dots between the professor’s labor-union beginnings and the left-wing outlook that shaped his bestselling history book.

At a moment when many Democrats are arguing over socialism and Israel, Sherrod Brown is squarely focused on the economic issues he’s always championed.

The European Union and China hold meetings next week in Beijing for high-stakes trade talks, as the EU tries to steer clear of a all-out trade war.

The U.S. government is welcoming members of a small South African racial minority as refugees while continuing its drive to deport more immigrants.

Waves of youth-led protests worldwide offer a chance to reverse the democratic decline.

Israeli passengers say one of the pilots on a FlyDubai flight carried out an attempted terrorist attack, and tell of a terrifying plummet.

The Spanish enclave of Ceuta saw an unprecedented wave of migration this summer that has since put Spain's immigration policy under the spotlight.

Katie Clapham offers warm and witty dispatches about her experiences as the owner of Storytellers, an independent bookshop in a coastal England town.

Monitor reviewers recommend titles by Emily St.

America’s military footprint in the Middle East is shrinking, as the U.S. assesses its role in Gulf conflicts following extensive base damage during the Iran war.

The former prime minister spent years stripping wealth – and guardrails – from Hungary.

While President Donald Trump breaks through American political guardrails, Europe has generally stuck to its standards or rebounded from extremism.

This week saw two massive moments in space and in underground engineering, showing that Americans not only still think big but also recover from failures well.

An Israeli rabbi from a West Bank settlement says vigilante violence by Jewish settlers toward Palestinians is a “disgrace.”

A Republican law aimed at cutting waste in the food stamp program means states are making changes to comply – but it could cost some people their benefits.

The federal government wants U.S. colleges to publicly respond to a list of questions about sensitive issues in higher education by year’s end.

The Syrian government’s recent decision to raise fuel costs, after an earlier increase in electricity prices, led to protests that upset a string of government successes.

Voters overwhelmingly reject a strict neutrality in the face of foreign threats in Europe, testing Switzerland’s ability to be a peacemaking arbiter.

The U.N. hears that a billion people are on the front line as sea levels rise due to climate change.

A New Mexico community college is a leader in training for wind technicians, servicing the turbines that are adding wind energy to the electric grid.

Our World is a roundup from our weekly print edition of noteworthy happenings, from our global correspondents.

The British base has been used by American bombers for limited strikes against Iran.

Self-taught artist Jamyang Dorjee Chakrishar holds the world record for the longest calligraphy scroll – 165 meters (about 180 yards) – which he created in 2010.

Miss Louise lived in a big stone Tudor, covered with ivy.

The White House may be pushing for talks between Russia and Ukraine, but the Kremlin remains committed to “my way or the highway” negotiation tactics.

Donald Trump’s muscular approach to presidential power aimed to score big wins for his agenda.

In a defiant U.N. speech, Israel’s prime minister dismisses a range of criticism.

A tech-driven bicycle renaissance is forcing cities and towns to grapple with merging high-speed vehicles into traffic grids and commuter grinds.

Can Europe’s values-first approach to AI face up to the economic challenge posed by the progress- and profit-centric models favored in the U.S. and China?

Global debt has hit a record, with wealthier countries leading the way.

America’s partners are becoming more assertive and are looking to build ties with other countries in response to President Trump’s transactional approach.

As a gubernatorial candidate, Vivek Ramaswamy wants to talk about tax cuts and data centers.

As they gain global market share, Chinese AI models are also part of Beijing’s plan to bolster Communist Party rule at home and promote government propaganda worldwide.

At the U.N.

Colleges could lose access to federal student loans if their graduates don’t make more money than someone without the degree.

Despite the wreckage of war, many more Palestinian children have returned to school in the territory, a testament to their innocence, curiosity, and desire to be skilled for a life of progress.

Paul Theroux’s latest cultural travelogue includes an exploration of his ancestral connections to the northern nation.

In elections past, Brazil focused on mobilizing its youth vote.