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In Dealing With China, U.S. and Europe Take Different Tacks

New York Times The Biden administration says there is “convergence.” But trans-Atlantic leaders adopt different strategies on security and trade issues — including on Ukraine and Taiwan. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/07/us/politics/china-us-europe.html

A Swedish Warship Sank in 1628. It Is Still Yielding Secrets.

New York Times Researchers are learning more about those who died after the Vasa sank, including a woman known as “G,” who was long believed by scientists to be a man. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/08/world/europe/sweden-vasa-warship-woman.html

Ukraine Says Russia Is Preparing to Evacuate Civilians From Occupied Areas of South

New York Times Ukraine is widely expected to launch a counteroffensive in the coming weeks to recapture territory from Russian forces. Some Ukrainian officials say it could focus on the south of the country. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/08/world/europe/russia-ukraine-war.html

The Russians Took Their Children. These Mothers Went and Got Them Back.

New York Times Making a nerve-wracking 3,000-mile journey from Ukraine, into Russia-occupied territory, and back again, a group of mothers managed to recover their children from the custody of the Russian authorities. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/08/world/europe/ukrainian-children-mothers-russia.html

New exhibit in Mexico City celebrates discovery of Mexica lunar goddess monolith

Fox News A new exhibit hosted by Museum of Templo Mayor in Mexico City marks the 45th anniversary of the discovery of a monolith depicting Coyolxauhqui, the Mexica lunar goddess. The finding was a milestone for Mexican archeology, as it shed light on Mexica civilization before the Spanish conquest. “Coyolxauhqui: The star, the goddess, the…

French Visit Undercuts U.S. Efforts to Control China

New York Times Allies don’t always see things the same way, as Emmanuel Macron’s cozy visit to Xi Jinping made abundantly clear. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/08/world/asia/macron-xi-france-china.html

China Rejects W.H.O. Accusations of Hiding Wuhan Covid Data

New York Times The rebukes came after overseas researchers discovered sequences that had not been previously shared. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/08/world/asia/china-covid-data-who.html

China sends fighter jets toward Taiwan after Tsai’s US meeting

Fox News China sent warships and dozens of fighter jets toward Taiwan, according to the Taiwanese government. The move was in reaction to a meeting between House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen in California last week. China’s military announced the start of three-day “combat readiness patrols” as a warning to Taiwan. There…

North Korea claims successful test of underwater nuclear-capable drone

Fox News North Korean officials claimed Saturday that the country successfully tested another underwater nuclear-capable drone. The North Korea military reported testing a Haeil-2 underwater weapons system with nuclear capabilities this week. “The system will serve as an advantageous and prospective military potential of the armed forces of the DPRK essential for containing all evolving…

China to Do Military Drills Around Taiwan

New York Times Taiwan’s president visited the United States this past week and met with the House speaker, angering Beijing, which had threatened consequences. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/07/world/asia/08china-taiwan-military-exercises.html