| Fulgence Kayishema, one of the most wanted fugitives of the Rwandan genocide, was apprehended by police in South Africa this week.A man killed four people central Japan, a rare episode of violence in a country where gun crime remains low.The police in London arrested a man who crashed a car into gates near the British prime minister’s office and residence.Germany’s economy, the largest in Europe, has slipped into a recession. |
| From the U.S. |
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| Top White House officials and Republican lawmakers were closing in last night on a deal that would raise the debt limit for two years.Stewart Rhodes, the leader of the far-right Oath Keepers militia, was sentenced to 18 years in prison for his role in the attack on the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida raised $8.2 million in his first 24 hours as a presidential candidate, his campaign said. |
| The Week in Culture |
| Gustavo Dudamel will resign as music director of the Paris Opera in August, four years ahead of schedule. He said he was stepping down to spend more time with his family.Wesley Morris, a critic for The Times, pays tribute to Tina Turner.The 76th Cannes Film Festival ends tomorrow night when the Palme d’Or is handed out, capping one of the strongest festivals in years.Disney’s remake of “The Little Mermaid” is dutiful and humorless, our reviewer writes.The final episode of “Succession” airs this weekend. Read our appraisal of Nicholas Britell’s powerful score. |
| A Morning Read |
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| Sherry-Lehmann was an iconic purveyor of luxury wines in Manhattan. But earlier this year, the store’s liquor license expired and it closed. Sherry-Lehmann now owes the state $2.8 million in unpaid sales taxes — and its customers an explanation. |
| The secretive world of high-end wine has periodically been rocked by scandal, often involving fake wine and fraudulent sales of rare vintages, but never involving quite so venerable a name. |
| For more: Eric Asimov, The Times’s wine critic, talks about how wine has changed during his 25-year career. |
| SPORTS NEWS FROM THE ATHLETIC |
| Why spending millions on transfers doesn’t always work: “Winning the transfer window” is a misunderstood theory for a lot of Premier League clubs. |
| The Serie A striker on Manchester United’s radar: Rasmus Hojlund, a star for Atalanta, is on the rise. Just don’t compare him to Erling Haaland. |
| The night Real Madrid stood in solidarity with Vinícius Júnior: The past few days have been tumultuous for the Brazilian player, who is assessing his future in Spain. |
| ARTS AND IDEAS |
| Blockbuster season |
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| The summer movie season begins next week. Here are a few of our critics’ picks. (See the full calendar.) |
| Horror: “The Boogeyman” is based on a Stephen King story about a young woman who battles a home-invading supernatural entity. (June 2)Animation: In “Elemental,” from Pixar, residents of Element City are composed of one of four principal elements: water, fire, air or earth. (June 16)Sci-fi: “Asteroid City” is Wes Anderson’s take on the 1950s fascination with flying saucers, and as usual it features a star-studded cast. (June 16)Comedy: In “Maggie Moore(s),” Jon Hamm plays a police chief investigating the murders of two women with the same name. (June 16)Action: “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny” is Harrison Ford’s final film in the franchise. (June 30) |
| PLAY, WATCH, EAT |
| What to Cook |
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| Make a strawberry cream cheese tart for friends. |
| What to Read |
| In “Beware the Woman,” a romantic dramedy morphs into horror. |
| Mental Health |
| Practical ways to be more mindful about your social media use. |



