Austria’s Kurz, Leading in Polls, Looks Open to Reunion With Far Right

VIENNA — When Sebastian Kurz became Austria’s youngest-ever chancellor two years ago, he made a pact to govern with the far right. He would in effect housebreak them, he suggested, checking their worst instincts. In the 18 months that followed, Mr.

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Elon Musk says Starship should reach orbit within six months – and could even fly with a crew next year

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk delivered an update about Starship, the company’s nest generation spacecraft, which is being designed for full, “rapid reusability.

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Elon Musk Just Unveiled Starship, SpaceX's Human-Carrying Rocket

After years of speculation and hype, the SpaceX CEO finally explained how Starship will carry humans to the moon and eventually to Mars.

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The Tenacity of Chinese Communism

How the party revived an ancient philosophy to extol order and compel obedience. Mr. Buruma is a writer and a professor at Bard College.

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Mets’ Pete Alonso Breaks Rookie Home-Run Record

Alonso, 24, hit his 53rd home run of the season on Saturday to surpass the record set by Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge in 2017.

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Republican Mark Amodei Tiptoes Around Impeachment Inquiry

The lawmaker on Saturday parsed his words about supporting congressional oversight of a whistle-blower’s complaint against President Trump.

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Haiti Gripped by Violent Protests Amid Calls for President’s Ouster

MEXICO CITY — Burned-out cars, makeshift barricades and shuttered businesses signaled a week of unrest in Haiti, where protesters are demanding the resignation of President Jovenel Moïse and more violent protests are feared.

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