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Teenage Aviator Detained After Landing in Antarctica, Chile Says

Ethan Guo, 19, had been documenting his attempt to fly solo to all seven continents on social media. He is no longer in custody but has no easy way to leave an island off Antarctica’s coast.

Russia Becomes First Country to Recognize Afghanistan’s Taliban Government

Afghanistan has remained largely isolated since the Taliban seized power nearly four years ago, despite subtle signs of increased cooperation with countries like China and India.
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David Mabuza, Former Deputy President of South Africa, Dies at 64

Hailing from a small, rural province, Mr. Mabuza had a remarkable rise to national power. But much of it came crashing down amid corruption allegations.

Julio César Chávez Jr. Expected to be Deported, Sheinbaum Says

The well-known Mexican boxer was detained by U.S. immigration agents in California on Wednesday, days after fighting a high-profile contest against the former YouTuber Jake Paul.

Friday Briefing: House Passes Trump’s Big Bill

Plus, North Korea’s new beach resort.

Hamas Has a New Leader in Gaza. His Next Test: Cease-Fire Talks.

The rise of Izz al-Din al-Haddad in the chain of command suggests the group will hold firm to its position demanding a total end to the war before releasing all remaining hostages.

How the G.O.P. Bill Will Reshape America’s Energy Landscape

Here’s a rundown on the winners and losers in the legislation muscled through Congress.

Top Russian General Killed in ‘Combat Operations’ Near Ukraine

Maj. Gen. Mikhail Gudkov, promoted to deputy head of the Russian Navy just a few months earlier, died in an apparent Ukrainian strike.