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Paris Agreement, Champions League, Vladimir Putin: Your Friday Briefing Paris Agreement, Champions League, Vladimir Putin: Your Friday Briefing
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Good morning.Good morning.
Here’s what you need to know:Here’s what you need to know:
• “We are getting out.”• “We are getting out.”
President Trump announced that the United States, the largest carbon polluter in history, would withdraw from the Paris climate deal.President Trump announced that the United States, the largest carbon polluter in history, would withdraw from the Paris climate deal.
Mr. Trump argued that the goal of reducing carbon emissions would cost the economy too much. Some U.S. states and cities, as well as business leaders, pledged to defy the decision.Mr. Trump argued that the goal of reducing carbon emissions would cost the economy too much. Some U.S. states and cities, as well as business leaders, pledged to defy the decision.
An American withdrawal could take up to four years, meaning a final decision could be left to voters in the next presidential election.An American withdrawal could take up to four years, meaning a final decision could be left to voters in the next presidential election.
Here’s our climate reporter’s Q. and A. on what happens next. If you’re wondering what you can do about climate change on your own, we have a guide.Here’s our climate reporter’s Q. and A. on what happens next. If you’re wondering what you can do about climate change on your own, we have a guide.
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• China, India and E.U. leaders vowed to uphold the treaty. Our diplomatic correspondents see Mr. Trump’s decision as “perhaps the greatest strategic gift” to China.• China, India and E.U. leaders vowed to uphold the treaty. Our diplomatic correspondents see Mr. Trump’s decision as “perhaps the greatest strategic gift” to China.
The leaders of France, Germany and Italy jointly declared the pact could not be renegotiatiated. Theresa May, the British prime minister, separately expressed her disappointment in a telephone call to Mr. Trump. France, Germany and Italy jointly declared the pact could not be renegotiated. Theresa May, the British prime minister, separately expressed her disappointment in a telephone call to Mr. Trump.
“If we do nothing, our children will know a world of migrations, of wars, of shortage,” Emmanuel Macron, the French president, said in a video message in English inviting American climate scientists to France.“If we do nothing, our children will know a world of migrations, of wars, of shortage,” Emmanuel Macron, the French president, said in a video message in English inviting American climate scientists to France.
It’s worth noting that 2016 broke the record for the hottest year on record. As did 2015. As did 2014. Meteorologists expect unusually hot weather in parts of Europe this summer.It’s worth noting that 2016 broke the record for the hottest year on record. As did 2015. As did 2014. Meteorologists expect unusually hot weather in parts of Europe this summer.
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• For the first time, President Vladimir Putin hinted at Russian involvement in cyberattacks during last year’s U.S. presidential election. While he denied any state role, he said that “patriotically minded” private Russian hackers may have participated.• For the first time, President Vladimir Putin hinted at Russian involvement in cyberattacks during last year’s U.S. presidential election. While he denied any state role, he said that “patriotically minded” private Russian hackers may have participated.
Nigel Farage, above, the British far right politician, ridiculed a report suggesting he was a “person of interest” in the F.B.I.’s investigation into Moscow’s contacts with representatives of Mr. Trump’s campaign. Nigel Farage, above, the British far-right politician, ridiculed a report suggesting he was a “person of interest” in the F.B.I.’s investigation into Moscow’s contacts with representatives of Mr. Trump’s campaign.
The former F.B.I. director, James Comey, will testify in Congress on Thursday about his interactions with Mr. Trump, setting up a new test for the White House.The former F.B.I. director, James Comey, will testify in Congress on Thursday about his interactions with Mr. Trump, setting up a new test for the White House.
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• In Turkey, the plight of two educators, who went on hunger strikes to protest the government’s crackdown on dissent and were subsequently arrested, has divided the country.• In Turkey, the plight of two educators, who went on hunger strikes to protest the government’s crackdown on dissent and were subsequently arrested, has divided the country.
They were among a group of protesters who had gathered at a human rights monument in Ankara that has since been fenced off.They were among a group of protesters who had gathered at a human rights monument in Ankara that has since been fenced off.
And an American deal to sell handguns to the Turkish president’s security force is in doubt after some of its members assaulted protesters in Washington last month. (We translated our analysis of the attack into Turkish, here)And an American deal to sell handguns to the Turkish president’s security force is in doubt after some of its members assaulted protesters in Washington last month. (We translated our analysis of the attack into Turkish, here)
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• Finally, a question worth pondering over the weekend: Why does beauty exist?• Finally, a question worth pondering over the weekend: Why does beauty exist?
Richard Prum, a scientist at Yale, argues that female birds consider aesthetics when choosing mates, and not just physical fitness.Richard Prum, a scientist at Yale, argues that female birds consider aesthetics when choosing mates, and not just physical fitness.
“Freedom of choice matters to animals,” he said. “We’ve been explaining away desire rather than actually trying to understand or explain it.”“Freedom of choice matters to animals,” he said. “We’ve been explaining away desire rather than actually trying to understand or explain it.”
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• The European Union backed a plan that would allow Italy to inject capital into Monte dei Paschi di Siena, the world’s oldest bank.• The European Union backed a plan that would allow Italy to inject capital into Monte dei Paschi di Siena, the world’s oldest bank.
• The Chinese maker of shoes for Ivanka Trump’s line is sending jobs to Africa, as Chinese blue-collar workers seek higher pay.• The Chinese maker of shoes for Ivanka Trump’s line is sending jobs to Africa, as Chinese blue-collar workers seek higher pay.
• The world’s largest airplane, a twin-hulled behemoth built by a billionaire, emerged from its hangar in California.• The world’s largest airplane, a twin-hulled behemoth built by a billionaire, emerged from its hangar in California.
• Here’s a snapshot of global markets.• Here’s a snapshot of global markets.
• Fine Gael, the main party in Ireland’s governing coalition, is set to choose its new leader and therefore the country’s next prime minister. Bookmakers’ odds favor Leo Varadkar, above, who would be the first openly gay taoiseach. [Irish Times]• Fine Gael, the main party in Ireland’s governing coalition, is set to choose its new leader and therefore the country’s next prime minister. Bookmakers’ odds favor Leo Varadkar, above, who would be the first openly gay taoiseach. [Irish Times]
• President Trump signed an order keeping the American Embassy in Tel Aviv rather than moving it to Jerusalem as he promised during last year’s campaign. [The New York Times]• President Trump signed an order keeping the American Embassy in Tel Aviv rather than moving it to Jerusalem as he promised during last year’s campaign. [The New York Times]
• In France, an investigation was opened into the past business practices of a minister, Richard Ferrand, as the government presented a bill that seeks to prevent abuse of power by politicians. [Associated Press] • In France, an investigation was opened into the past business practices of a minister, Richard Ferrand, as the government presented a bill on ethical governance. [Associated Press]
• Spain’s top corruption investigator resigned over revelations that he had a stake in a Panamanian offshore company. [El País]• Spain’s top corruption investigator resigned over revelations that he had a stake in a Panamanian offshore company. [El País]
• Germany suspended most deportations to Afghanistan after a bombing in Kabul killed scores. [Deutsche Welle]• Germany suspended most deportations to Afghanistan after a bombing in Kabul killed scores. [Deutsche Welle]
• George Soros, the billionaire philanthropist, accused Hungary’s government of turning his native country into a “mafia state.” [The New York Times]• George Soros, the billionaire philanthropist, accused Hungary’s government of turning his native country into a “mafia state.” [The New York Times]
• A former Auschwitz guard, sentenced to five years in jail as an accessory to 170,000 murders, died at 95. [The New York Times]• A former Auschwitz guard, sentenced to five years in jail as an accessory to 170,000 murders, died at 95. [The New York Times]
• Child’s play is good for all of us.• Child’s play is good for all of us.
• A simple experiment showed that we often wrongly assume others also focus on what we’re paying attention to.• A simple experiment showed that we often wrongly assume others also focus on what we’re paying attention to.
• Recipe of the day: If you’re aiming for big flavor, get garlicky chicken with lemon-anchovy sauce on the table.• Recipe of the day: If you’re aiming for big flavor, get garlicky chicken with lemon-anchovy sauce on the table.
• Dua Lipa’s sassy pop songs have been streamed hundreds of millions of times. We interviewed the British singer with Kosovo roots ahead of the release of her debut album this week.• Dua Lipa’s sassy pop songs have been streamed hundreds of millions of times. We interviewed the British singer with Kosovo roots ahead of the release of her debut album this week.
• French Open: Ons Jabeur became the first woman from an Arab country to reach the third round of a major tennis tournament.• French Open: Ons Jabeur became the first woman from an Arab country to reach the third round of a major tennis tournament.
• The British coat of arms used by the Trump Organization belongs to another family.• The British coat of arms used by the Trump Organization belongs to another family.
• As drones become cheaper than iPhones, their popularity is likely going to skyrocket. Here’s our review of the DJI Spark, a beginner model.• As drones become cheaper than iPhones, their popularity is likely going to skyrocket. Here’s our review of the DJI Spark, a beginner model.
• Finally, here’s our picks for the summer’s best travel books. Biking from India to Europe for love, hiking the Alps, and visiting Cuba, Gascony and the South Pole. • Finally, here are our picks for the summer’s best travel books. Biking from India to Europe for love, hiking the Alps, and visiting Cuba, Gascony and the South Pole.
Forget the Super Bowl. Tomorrow is one of the year’s most watched sporting events, the men’s Champions League final between Real Madrid and Juventus of Turin.Forget the Super Bowl. Tomorrow is one of the year’s most watched sporting events, the men’s Champions League final between Real Madrid and Juventus of Turin.
It will come a day after Lyon beat Paris St.-Germain in an all-French women’s final. It will follow Lyon’s victory over Paris St.-Germain in an all-French women’s final.
Real Madrid is the current men’s champion. Juventus recently won its sixth straight Italian championship. (Above, Gianluigi Buffon, the team’s goalkeeper, who gets a third shot at winning the league finals.) They will clash at a Welsh stadium with a capacity of 74,500. Millions more will watch the game on television and online.Real Madrid is the current men’s champion. Juventus recently won its sixth straight Italian championship. (Above, Gianluigi Buffon, the team’s goalkeeper, who gets a third shot at winning the league finals.) They will clash at a Welsh stadium with a capacity of 74,500. Millions more will watch the game on television and online.
In honor of the occasion, we dug into our archives.In honor of the occasion, we dug into our archives.
Among the earliest Times reports on soccer are two from 1905, which recount the efforts of British amateur soccer players to popularize “socker” (as it was then spelled in The Times) among Americans.Among the earliest Times reports on soccer are two from 1905, which recount the efforts of British amateur soccer players to popularize “socker” (as it was then spelled in The Times) among Americans.
“The Britishers have spent nearly two months in this country trying to teach football players that football with feet and not hands is the proper thing,” one read. “As a spectacle it is almost the equal of baseball.”“The Britishers have spent nearly two months in this country trying to teach football players that football with feet and not hands is the proper thing,” one read. “As a spectacle it is almost the equal of baseball.”
“English Football To Be Tested Here,” read the headline announcing the game.“English Football To Be Tested Here,” read the headline announcing the game.
“Our idea was to come over and start a boom for it,” the British team’s captain said. His team defeated New York City, 7-1, under the gaze of a “good-sized crowd” of about 3,000.“Our idea was to come over and start a boom for it,” the British team’s captain said. His team defeated New York City, 7-1, under the gaze of a “good-sized crowd” of about 3,000.
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