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Today — 6 May 2025NYT | Top Stories

Merz Fails in First Parliament Vote to Become Germany’s Next Chancellor

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By: Jim Tankersley and Christopher F. Schuetze
6 May 2025 at 17:04
The setback was likely temporary, but it was historic. No modern German chancellor has ever failed to secure the job on a first ballot in Parliament.

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Friedrich Merz in the German Parliament on Tuesday after failing to get enough votes to be named chancellor.

Locals in Pakistani Kashmir Fear Being the First to Face India’s Ire

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By: Zia ur-Rehman and Jalaluddin Mughal
6 May 2025 at 16:51
Many in the region are preparing for a possible military confrontation between India and Pakistan because of a terrorist attack two weeks ago.

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A giant sign extolling love for Kashmir in Muzaffarabad, the capital of the Pakistani-administered side of the disputed region, belies the tension reignited after a deadly attack on the Indian side of Kashmir.

Behind the Scenes of the Met Gala’s 2025 Cocktail Party

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By: Sandra E. Garcia and Landon Nordeman
6 May 2025 at 13:38
While a starry group of co-chairs greeted guests, Spike Lee, Venus Williams, Zoe Saldaña and Rihanna discussed the significance of dandyism and the importance of the event.

Lupita Nyong’o celebrated the Black dandy at the 2025 Met Gala with a powder blue suit by Chanel.

India Orders Civil Defense Drills as Potential Clash With Pakistan Looms

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By: Mujib Mashal and Hari Kumar
6 May 2025 at 13:19
The home ministry ordered officials to test air raid sirens and teach civilians to navigate blackouts and carry out evacuations.

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A bunker in Tilawari, a village in Indian-controlled Kashmir.

This Is the Moment of Moral Reckoning in Gaza

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By: Sean Carroll
6 May 2025 at 13:37
Our clinics have found clear evidence of starvation in one-third of the population. And now Israel wants to take over aid.

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Days Before Conclave, Conservative Catholics Take the Stage in Rome

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By: Elizabeth Dias
6 May 2025 at 12:01
In lavish halls, days before a conclave will select a new pope, power brokers came together for a mix of devotion, activism, money and socializing.

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St. Peter’s Square was filled with hundreds of thousands of people mourning Pope Francis at his funeral Mass on April 26.

Whose Face Is in K-Pop Singer Lisa’s Lace Bodysuit?

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By: Madison Malone Kircher
6 May 2025 at 11:48
A bodysuit worn by the K-pop singer Lisa prompted questions about what figure was portrayed in its intricate lace mesh.

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Eagle-eyed red carpet watchers noticed that the lace composing Lisa’s pants-less outfit appeared to contain a pattern of tiny, intricate faces.

Tariffs Could Wreck What Bangladesh’s Garment Workers Have Gained

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By: Alex Travelli and Saif Hasnat
6 May 2025 at 12:00
In Bangladesh, the factories that make clothing for export had remade themselves and raised national incomes along the way. They never bargained for a trade war.

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Factories like this one in Savar turned Bangladesh into a global garment hub, helping to raise incomes beyond those in neighboring India.

Friedrich Merz, Germany’s New Leader, Leaps Into a World of Crises

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By: Christopher F. Schuetze and Jim Tankersley
6 May 2025 at 16:42
Friedrich Merz is poised to become chancellor at a challenging time for Germany. But in a first round of voting in Parliament, he fell short Tuesday of getting enough votes to be named leader.

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Friedrich Merz, center, will take office at the most challenging time for Germany since its reunification 35 years ago.

What to Know About Germany’s New Government

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By: Christopher F. Schuetze
6 May 2025 at 12:01
The choice of ministers points to a tolerance for political risk, but it also assembles a team of loyalists around the new chancellor and vice chancellor.

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Friedrich Merz, the leader of Germany’s conservative Christian Democratic Union, in Berlin on Monday.

Trump’s Idea to Turn Alcatraz Back Into a Prison Draws Criticism From Tourists

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By: Heather Knight
6 May 2025 at 10:38
At the beloved attraction in San Francisco Bay, visitors could scarcely believe President Trump had suggested turning Alcatraz back into a penitentiary.

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Alcatraz Island opened to the public in 1973 and was listed as a National Historic Landmark in 1986.

Kehlani Concert in Central Park Is Canceled After Pressure From Mayor

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By: Ed Shanahan
6 May 2025 at 09:54
The singer, a vocal critic of Israel, had been scheduled to perform in June as part of Pride festivities. Two weeks ago, Cornell dropped a plan to have her headline a concert.

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The singer Kehlani, center, has been an outspoken critic of Israel’s actions in the Gaza Strip.

13 Workers Found Killed at Gold Mine in Peru

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By: Mitra Taj
6 May 2025 at 08:51
The men were killed in a region that has seen growing conflict over access to ore in recent years. The mine has also been a hotbed of illegal gold mining.

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Relatives of the slain gold miners outside the morgue in Trujillo, Peru, on Monday.

Declassified Spy Memo Contradicts Trump on Venezuela Gang Ties

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By: Charlie Savage and Julian E. Barnes
6 May 2025 at 08:18
The release of the memo further undercuts the Trump administration’s rationale for using the Alien Enemies Act to deport scores of Venezuelans to a prison in El Salvador.

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President Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela in the country’s capital, Caracas, this year.

Trump’s Hope for Gaza Deal Fades as Israel Plans Major Escalation

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By: Michael Crowley
6 May 2025 at 08:02
Ahead of a trip to the Middle East, President Trump has disengaged from the conflict, analysts said, but must now decide how to respond.

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Analysts say that President Trump and his senior officials have grown distracted from the Israel-Hamas conflict, giving something of a free hand to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Judge Orders Elections Board to Certify Democrat’s Victory in Contested N.C. Race

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By: Eduardo Medina and Emily Cochrane
6 May 2025 at 09:30
The federal ruling on Monday was the most significant legal victory yet for Justice Allison Riggs, the Democratic incumbent in a State Supreme Court race.

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Justice Allison Riggs spoke at a rally with voters to protest efforts by her opponent, Judge Jefferson Griffin, to overturn the election results, in Raleigh, N.C., last month.

For Trump, the Constitution Is a Hindrance as He Pushes for Deportations

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By: Tyler Pager
6 May 2025 at 07:39
President Trump and his allies have portrayed their efforts to bypass due process as necessary for national security.

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President Trump has been frustrated with court rulings against his policies.

Branden Jacobs-Jenkins on Winning a Pulitzer for ‘Purpose’

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By: Michael Paulson
6 May 2025 at 06:37
“It’s the most surreal day ever,” the playwright said as he learned the news while getting ready to attend his first Met Gala.

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Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’s “Purpose” won the Pulitzer Prize for drama, just days after that Broadway play received six Tony nominations including for best play.

Trump Administration Disqualifies Harvard From Future Research Grants

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By: Michael C. Bender and Alan Blinder
6 May 2025 at 07:30
A letter from Linda McMahon, the education secretary, said university leaders must demonstrate more responsible management before receiving additional federal grants.

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Harvard University is seen from across the Charles River in Boston last week.

Newsom Asks Trump to Work With Him on $7.5 Billion Tax Credit for Hollywood

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By: Shawn Hubler， Matt Stevens and Nicole Sperling
6 May 2025 at 10:58
The proposal for a federal program came after the president called for tariffs on movies filmed overseas, causing confusion and concern across the industry.

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Few in the film industry understood President Trump’s proposal to impose a 100 percent tariff on movies produced outside the United States.
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