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We’re covering Erdogan’s setback in Istanbul, the largest Czech protests in decades and a famous French chicken named Maurice.We’re covering Erdogan’s setback in Istanbul, the largest Czech protests in decades and a famous French chicken named Maurice.
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan suffered the biggest defeat of his political career as his candidate for Istanbul mayor conceded defeat in a repeat election.President Recep Tayyip Erdogan suffered the biggest defeat of his political career as his candidate for Istanbul mayor conceded defeat in a repeat election.
The opposition candidate, Ekrem Imamoglu, led with 54 percent, compared with 45 percent for Mr. Erdogan’s chosen candidate, Binali Yildirim, who conceded defeat.The opposition candidate, Ekrem Imamoglu, led with 54 percent, compared with 45 percent for Mr. Erdogan’s chosen candidate, Binali Yildirim, who conceded defeat.
The result wrests control over the country’s largest city from Mr. Erdogan, ending his party’s 25-year dominance there.The result wrests control over the country’s largest city from Mr. Erdogan, ending his party’s 25-year dominance there.
Big picture: Istanbul is Mr. Erdogan’s home as well as his political base, where he began his political career as mayor. Opponents say the results could be the beginning of the end of his 16-year rule over the country. The vote also “shows democracy is resilient and elections still matter,” one scholar said.Big picture: Istanbul is Mr. Erdogan’s home as well as his political base, where he began his political career as mayor. Opponents say the results could be the beginning of the end of his 16-year rule over the country. The vote also “shows democracy is resilient and elections still matter,” one scholar said.
Reminder: Two months ago, Mr. Erdogan’s party forced the cancellation of the same vote after it lost, alleging irregularities. It was highly contentious, leading to protests and a dip in the lira.Reminder: Two months ago, Mr. Erdogan’s party forced the cancellation of the same vote after it lost, alleging irregularities. It was highly contentious, leading to protests and a dip in the lira.
Mr. Trump’s order to attack Iran in retaliation for its downing of a spy drone, and his abrupt reversal minutes before American forces carried it out, have intensified global doubts about the president’s judgment and the power wielded by the U.S.Mr. Trump’s order to attack Iran in retaliation for its downing of a spy drone, and his abrupt reversal minutes before American forces carried it out, have intensified global doubts about the president’s judgment and the power wielded by the U.S.
The public response of Western politicians has been largely cautious, sometimes confused. Explicit condemnation came mostly from analysts and lawmakers without formal positions in government.The public response of Western politicians has been largely cautious, sometimes confused. Explicit condemnation came mostly from analysts and lawmakers without formal positions in government.
“What President Trump says or does is certainly what he thinks is good for the United States,” said Mireille Clapot, the vice president of the French Parliament’s foreign affairs committee. “I cannot certify it’s good for the entire world.”“What President Trump says or does is certainly what he thinks is good for the United States,” said Mireille Clapot, the vice president of the French Parliament’s foreign affairs committee. “I cannot certify it’s good for the entire world.”
The tactical somersault was nevertheless seen in some European capitals as predictable in its unpredictability.The tactical somersault was nevertheless seen in some European capitals as predictable in its unpredictability.
Examples: President Emmanuel Macron of France invited both the U.S. and Iran “to reason, to de-escalation and now to discussion.” The British government sent a junior minister to Tehran to meet with Iranian officials. A spokeswoman for the European Union talked of the need for de-escalation by “exclusively diplomatic routes.”Examples: President Emmanuel Macron of France invited both the U.S. and Iran “to reason, to de-escalation and now to discussion.” The British government sent a junior minister to Tehran to meet with Iranian officials. A spokeswoman for the European Union talked of the need for de-escalation by “exclusively diplomatic routes.”
In the largest protest in decades, 200,000 people took to the streets of Prague on Sunday evening calling for the resignation of Prime Minister Andrej Babis.In the largest protest in decades, 200,000 people took to the streets of Prague on Sunday evening calling for the resignation of Prime Minister Andrej Babis.
Mr. Babis is facing accusations of fraud, and of perverting the legal system to protect himself.Mr. Babis is facing accusations of fraud, and of perverting the legal system to protect himself.
The protests have been building for weeks — with 100,000 people demonstrating in Prague early this month.The protests have been building for weeks — with 100,000 people demonstrating in Prague early this month.
Details: Mr. Babis has been accused of misusing subsidies from the European Union in the development of a farm and conference center known as Stork Nest. In April, the police recommended he face fraud charges.Details: Mr. Babis has been accused of misusing subsidies from the European Union in the development of a farm and conference center known as Stork Nest. In April, the police recommended he face fraud charges.
His justice minister resigned the day after that recommendation, and he was succeeded by a close friend of the country’s president, who is an ally of Mr. Babis’s. In the Czech Republic, only the state’s prosecutor, who is appointed by the justice minister, can file charges.His justice minister resigned the day after that recommendation, and he was succeeded by a close friend of the country’s president, who is an ally of Mr. Babis’s. In the Czech Republic, only the state’s prosecutor, who is appointed by the justice minister, can file charges.
Significance: The demonstration on Sunday brought to mind the huge anti-communist protests 30 years ago, when some 750,000 people gathered before declaring a general nationwide strike on Nov. 27, 1989.Significance: The demonstration on Sunday brought to mind the huge anti-communist protests 30 years ago, when some 750,000 people gathered before declaring a general nationwide strike on Nov. 27, 1989.
Counterfeiting of books on Amazon is surging, according to publishers, writers and industry groups. Many of them are poorly printed and hard to read, and they represent just one part of the scope of counterfeiting on Amazon.Counterfeiting of books on Amazon is surging, according to publishers, writers and industry groups. Many of them are poorly printed and hard to read, and they represent just one part of the scope of counterfeiting on Amazon.
But Amazon is taking a hands-off approach to regulating the issue, never checking the authenticity, much less the quality, of what it sells. It does not oversee in any organized way the sellers who have flocked to its site.But Amazon is taking a hands-off approach to regulating the issue, never checking the authenticity, much less the quality, of what it sells. It does not oversee in any organized way the sellers who have flocked to its site.
Complaints: The company has been reactive rather than proactive in dealing with the issue, writers and publishers said, often taking action only when a buyer complains.Complaints: The company has been reactive rather than proactive in dealing with the issue, writers and publishers said, often taking action only when a buyer complains.
“Amazon is the Wild Wild West,” one publisher said.“Amazon is the Wild Wild West,” one publisher said.
Response: The company said it strictly prohibited counterfeit products and last year denied accounts to more than one million suspected “bad actors.”Response: The company said it strictly prohibited counterfeit products and last year denied accounts to more than one million suspected “bad actors.”
In August 1949, a 20-year-old Jacqueline Bouvier arrived in France and began a year that would change her life. Before she was Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, she was a college student spending her junior year abroad.In August 1949, a 20-year-old Jacqueline Bouvier arrived in France and began a year that would change her life. Before she was Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, she was a college student spending her junior year abroad.
Our writer retraced her steps through Paris, seeking a glimpse of the period she later called “the high point in my life, my happiest and most carefree year.”Our writer retraced her steps through Paris, seeking a glimpse of the period she later called “the high point in my life, my happiest and most carefree year.”
U.S. immigration: President Trump delayed planned nationwide raids that would have deported about 2,000 undocumented families, but said they would resume if Democrats didn’t agree to change the country’s asylum laws within two weeks. Separately, lawyers who visited a detention center for migrant children in Clint, Tex., found tremendous overcrowding and filthy conditions.U.S. immigration: President Trump delayed planned nationwide raids that would have deported about 2,000 undocumented families, but said they would resume if Democrats didn’t agree to change the country’s asylum laws within two weeks. Separately, lawyers who visited a detention center for migrant children in Clint, Tex., found tremendous overcrowding and filthy conditions.
President Trump: He denied allegations by an advice columnist, E. Jean Carroll, that he had raped her in a Bergdorf Goodman dressing room in 1995 or 1996, saying he had “no idea” who she was. Ms. Carroll describes the episode in her forthcoming book, from which an excerpt was published on New York magazine’s website.President Trump: He denied allegations by an advice columnist, E. Jean Carroll, that he had raped her in a Bergdorf Goodman dressing room in 1995 or 1996, saying he had “no idea” who she was. Ms. Carroll describes the episode in her forthcoming book, from which an excerpt was published on New York magazine’s website.
Ethiopia: The chief of staff of the Ethiopian Army and at least three other senior officials were killed in different parts of the country when a general tried to seize control of the northern state of Amhara in an attempted coup.Ethiopia: The chief of staff of the Ethiopian Army and at least three other senior officials were killed in different parts of the country when a general tried to seize control of the northern state of Amhara in an attempted coup.
The Vatican: While Pope Francis champions refugees and migrants around the world, anti-immigration politicians have found increasing support among once-powerful conservative Catholic figures who have been sidelined within the church by the pontiff.The Vatican: While Pope Francis champions refugees and migrants around the world, anti-immigration politicians have found increasing support among once-powerful conservative Catholic figures who have been sidelined within the church by the pontiff.
Britain: A British court has ordered an abortion for a mentally disabled woman against her mother’s wishes. The judge called the decision “heartbreaking” but in the best interests of the woman.Britain: A British court has ordered an abortion for a mentally disabled woman against her mother’s wishes. The judge called the decision “heartbreaking” but in the best interests of the woman.
Boris Johnson: The police were called early Friday in response to a loud altercation between the front-runner to be Britain’s next prime minister and his girlfriend. A neighbor was reportedly alarmed by the sound of screaming and banging.Boris Johnson: The police were called early Friday in response to a loud altercation between the front-runner to be Britain’s next prime minister and his girlfriend. A neighbor was reportedly alarmed by the sound of screaming and banging.
Snapshot: Above, Maurice, the most famous chicken in France, and his owner, who is being sued by a couple of summertime residents of an island home who are bothered by the rooster’s morning crowing. The controversy has turned Maurice into a symbol of the country’s conflict between vacationers and locals.Snapshot: Above, Maurice, the most famous chicken in France, and his owner, who is being sued by a couple of summertime residents of an island home who are bothered by the rooster’s morning crowing. The controversy has turned Maurice into a symbol of the country’s conflict between vacationers and locals.
Flying Wallendas: Two members of the circus family walked a wire stretched between skyscrapers in Times Square in Manhattan, 25 stories above street level.Flying Wallendas: Two members of the circus family walked a wire stretched between skyscrapers in Times Square in Manhattan, 25 stories above street level.
Women’s World Cup: France beat Brazil in a narrow victory on Sunday. Today, Spain, matched by few in its total embrace of women’s soccer, faces the U.S.Women’s World Cup: France beat Brazil in a narrow victory on Sunday. Today, Spain, matched by few in its total embrace of women’s soccer, faces the U.S.
What we’re reading: This reconstruction of the disappearance of MH370, in The Atlantic. Maggie Haberman, our White House correspondent, calls the piece, by the investigative reporter William Langewiesche, “haunting.”What we’re reading: This reconstruction of the disappearance of MH370, in The Atlantic. Maggie Haberman, our White House correspondent, calls the piece, by the investigative reporter William Langewiesche, “haunting.”
Cook: A salsa of pasilla chiles and tomatillos is a perfect match for avocado tacos.Cook: A salsa of pasilla chiles and tomatillos is a perfect match for avocado tacos.
Watch: “Everything in this art form is self-expression,” the dancer José Xtravaganza says. “That’s what voguing is.” Watch him freestyle.Watch: “Everything in this art form is self-expression,” the dancer José Xtravaganza says. “That’s what voguing is.” Watch him freestyle.
Listen: From “Rocketman” to “Her Smell,” “Blaze” to “Vox Lux,” the film industry seems to think all musicians have the same ups and downs. Our critics discuss on the new Popcast.Listen: From “Rocketman” to “Her Smell,” “Blaze” to “Vox Lux,” the film industry seems to think all musicians have the same ups and downs. Our critics discuss on the new Popcast.
Go: The Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam has opened its summer exhibition, “Van Gogh and the Sunflowers,” featuring research into the museum’s “Sunflowers” painting that offers new insight into the artist’s friendship with Paul Gauguin.Go: The Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam has opened its summer exhibition, “Van Gogh and the Sunflowers,” featuring research into the museum’s “Sunflowers” painting that offers new insight into the artist’s friendship with Paul Gauguin.
Smarter Living: Women face unique challenges when negotiating for a raise, starting with being viewed as “unlikable” when they try, according to Kristin Wong, the author of “Get Money: Live the Life You Want, Not Just the Life You Can Afford.” She urges women to be extra prepared, bringing not just a list of accomplishments but also their dollar value, along with proof of performance improvement and documentation of being underpaid. She has more advice in our Working Woman’s Handbook.Smarter Living: Women face unique challenges when negotiating for a raise, starting with being viewed as “unlikable” when they try, according to Kristin Wong, the author of “Get Money: Live the Life You Want, Not Just the Life You Can Afford.” She urges women to be extra prepared, bringing not just a list of accomplishments but also their dollar value, along with proof of performance improvement and documentation of being underpaid. She has more advice in our Working Woman’s Handbook.
And we look at the gear that can help when you’re traveling with children.And we look at the gear that can help when you’re traveling with children.
We have spent 19 years in the third millennium A.D.We have spent 19 years in the third millennium A.D.
Amazingly, if we go back to 19 B.C., we can find a piece of human-built infrastructure still able to be used today.Amazingly, if we go back to 19 B.C., we can find a piece of human-built infrastructure still able to be used today.
Nineteen B.C. was the year that Agrippa, the Roman statesman and architect, completed an aqueduct to Rome, the Aqua Virgo. Whether it was named for a virgin or for its pure waters is a matter of debate.Nineteen B.C. was the year that Agrippa, the Roman statesman and architect, completed an aqueduct to Rome, the Aqua Virgo. Whether it was named for a virgin or for its pure waters is a matter of debate.
It was Ancient Rome’s sixth aqueduct. Engineers had been using gravity to channel water to the city’s growing population since the late fourth century B.C.It was Ancient Rome’s sixth aqueduct. Engineers had been using gravity to channel water to the city’s growing population since the late fourth century B.C.
They learned to excavate rock, lay pipe and, when necessary, build extraordinary arched bridges to carry the ducts. Some bridges remain as landmarks.They learned to excavate rock, lay pipe and, when necessary, build extraordinary arched bridges to carry the ducts. Some bridges remain as landmarks.
The water flowed into Rome’s cisterns, baths and homes, and spurted from fountains that also filled buckets for use in unconnected homes.The water flowed into Rome’s cisterns, baths and homes, and spurted from fountains that also filled buckets for use in unconnected homes.
The Aqua Virgo, which flowed largely underground, went through periods of abandonment and revival. Its Renaissance reconstruction, the Aqua Vergine, feeds the famed Trevi Fountain.The Aqua Virgo, which flowed largely underground, went through periods of abandonment and revival. Its Renaissance reconstruction, the Aqua Vergine, feeds the famed Trevi Fountain.
That’s it for this briefing. See you next time.That’s it for this briefing. See you next time.
— Melina— Melina
Thank youTo Mark Josephson and Eleanor Stanford for the break from the news. Andrea Kannapell, the briefings editor, wrote today’s Back Story. You can reach the team at briefing@nytimes.com.Thank youTo Mark Josephson and Eleanor Stanford for the break from the news. Andrea Kannapell, the briefings editor, wrote today’s Back Story. You can reach the team at briefing@nytimes.com.
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