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Your Tuesday Briefing: Boris Johnson, NATO, China	Your Tuesday Briefing: Boris Johnson, NATO, China
2019-12-03 06:48:17 UTC	2019-12-03 10:38:20 UTC (about 4 hours later)
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Good morning.	Good morning.
We’re covering a wild card in the British election, potential tariffs on French wine and cheese, and a puppy that was stuck in the mud for centuries.	We’re covering a wild card in the British election, potential tariffs on French wine and cheese, and a puppy that was stuck in the mud for centuries.
The British prime minister’s Conservative Party is favored to win the Dec. 12 election, and its members hoped that campaigning this week would be devoted to security, an area in which they typically have an advantage over the Labour Party. But two complications stand in the way.	The British prime minister’s Conservative Party is favored to win the Dec. 12 election, and its members hoped that campaigning this week would be devoted to security, an area in which they typically have an advantage over the Labour Party. But two complications stand in the way.
The first — political fallout from a fatal stabbing attack on London Bridge last week — may be manageable because the circumstances preceding the incident are complex and involve both parties.	The first — political fallout from a fatal stabbing attack on London Bridge last week — may be manageable because the circumstances preceding the incident are complex and involve both parties.
But the second — Donald Trump, who is in London for a summit meeting of NATO leaders that begins today — may prove harder to contain. Mr. Johnson’s close ties to Mr. Trump are a liability in an election, and there is little he can do to control a president our reporters call “a wild card who could jolt the election with a single tweet.”	But the second — Donald Trump, who is in London for a summit meeting of NATO leaders that begins today — may prove harder to contain. Mr. Johnson’s close ties to Mr. Trump are a liability in an election, and there is little he can do to control a president our reporters call “a wild card who could jolt the election with a single tweet.”
Details: The White House says Mr. Trump’s visit will include one-on-one meetings with President Emmanuel Macron of France and Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany — but not Mr. Johnson. It is unusual for the U.S. president not to participate in a bilateral meeting with the leader of NATO’s host country.	Details: The White House says Mr. Trump’s visit will include one-on-one meetings with President Emmanuel Macron of France and Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany — but not Mr. Johnson. It is unusual for the U.S. president not to participate in a bilateral meeting with the leader of NATO’s host country.
Attack victims: The two victims of last week’s knife attack in London were bright, idealistic young people who believed passionately in prison rehabilitation.	Attack victims: The two victims of last week’s knife attack in London were bright, idealistic young people who believed passionately in prison rehabilitation.

The Trump administration said on Monday that a new French tax on technology companies like Facebook and Google was “unusually burdensome for affected U.S. companies.” In retaliation, it recommended tariffs as high as 100 percent on French imports valued at $2.4 billion, including wine, cheese and handbags.	The Trump administration said on Monday that a new French tax on technology companies like Facebook and Google was “unusually burdensome for affected U.S. companies.” In retaliation, it recommended tariffs as high as 100 percent on French imports valued at $2.4 billion, including wine, cheese and handbags.
The United States may also open investigations into similar legislation proposed by Italy, Austria and Turkey — moves that would jeopardize international efforts to negotiate a truce on so-called digital taxes.	The United States may also open investigations into similar legislation proposed by Italy, Austria and Turkey — moves that would jeopardize international efforts to negotiate a truce on so-called digital taxes.
Background: In October, the U.S. slapped tariffs on French aircraft, wine and cheese, among other European products, after the World Trade Organization gave it permission to retaliate against E.U. subsidies to the plane maker Airbus. The W.T.O. said on Monday that the Airbus subsidies still ran afoul of global trade rules.	Background: In October, the U.S. slapped tariffs on French aircraft, wine and cheese, among other European products, after the World Trade Organization gave it permission to retaliate against E.U. subsidies to the plane maker Airbus. The W.T.O. said on Monday that the Airbus subsidies still ran afoul of global trade rules.
Another angle: President Trump said on Monday that he would impose tariffs on steel and aluminum from Brazil and Argentina, South America’s two biggest economies. The tariffs would do considerable damage.	Another angle: President Trump said on Monday that he would impose tariffs on steel and aluminum from Brazil and Argentina, South America’s two biggest economies. The tariffs would do considerable damage.
Iran: American sanctions on Iran may have fueled recent protests there, our national security correspondent writes, but that hasn’t helped the U.S. renegotiate the 2015 agreement that President Trump discarded.	Iran: American sanctions on Iran may have fueled recent protests there, our national security correspondent writes, but that hasn’t helped the U.S. renegotiate the 2015 agreement that President Trump discarded.
In Washington today, Democratic Party lawmakers from the House Intelligence Committee are expected to close more than two months of investigation into President Trump’s effort to pressure Ukraine to announce inquiries into his political rivals.	In Washington today, Democratic Party lawmakers from the House Intelligence Committee are expected to close more than two months of investigation into President Trump’s effort to pressure Ukraine to announce inquiries into his political rivals.
The House Judiciary Committee will then begin considering articles of impeachment, and the full House could potentially vote to impeach Mr. Trump days before Christmas.	The House Judiciary Committee will then begin considering articles of impeachment, and the full House could potentially vote to impeach Mr. Trump days before Christmas.
Republicans: Lawmakers from the president’s party say his actions in the Ukraine matter were fueled by concerns about corruption, not political self-interest. Mr. Trump’s lawyers have turned down an offer to appear tomorrow before the Judiciary Committee.	Republicans: Lawmakers from the president’s party say his actions in the Ukraine matter were fueled by concerns about corruption, not political self-interest. Mr. Trump’s lawyers have turned down an offer to appear tomorrow before the Judiciary Committee.

Lebanon: The Trump administration told Congress that it had lifted a monthslong hold on $105 million of military aid to the country. Analysts say the mysterious hold could give Iran and Russia greater leverage over the Lebanese military.	Lebanon: The Trump administration told Congress that it had lifted a monthslong hold on $105 million of military aid to the country. Analysts say the mysterious hold could give Iran and Russia greater leverage over the Lebanese military.
The Minford High School Class of 2000 in Ohio began its freshman year just as Purdue Pharma was introducing OxyContin — the drug widely seen as igniting the opioid crisis in the United States.	The Minford High School Class of 2000 in Ohio began its freshman year just as Purdue Pharma was introducing OxyContin — the drug widely seen as igniting the opioid crisis in the United States.
In a few years, opioid painkillers were everywhere — in classrooms, school bathrooms and parties. “All of my close friends, we all turned into drug addicts,” said a former member of the school’s golf team.	In a few years, opioid painkillers were everywhere — in classrooms, school bathrooms and parties. “All of my close friends, we all turned into drug addicts,” said a former member of the school’s golf team.
Some members of the class are now among the more than 400,000 Americans who have died from opioid overdoses. The Times talked to dozens of their classmates to understand the scope of the national crisis.	Some members of the class are now among the more than 400,000 Americans who have died from opioid overdoses. The Times talked to dozens of their classmates to understand the scope of the national crisis.
Far corners: China’s Communist government is taking steps to stop the flood of fentanyl, a deadly synthetic opioid, into the United States. But don’t expect an end to overdoses.	Far corners: China’s Communist government is taking steps to stop the flood of fentanyl, a deadly synthetic opioid, into the United States. But don’t expect an end to overdoses.
A year after the state-directed assassination of the dissident Jamal Khashoggi, Saudi Arabia is embracing Western sports and entertainment in an effort to boost its economy and rehabilitate its image.	A year after the state-directed assassination of the dissident Jamal Khashoggi, Saudi Arabia is embracing Western sports and entertainment in an effort to boost its economy and rehabilitate its image.
The sports include golf, tennis, Formula E racing and women’s wrestling — all in a kingdom where Islamic laws force women to be segregated, wear full-body coverings and have a male guardian.	The sports include golf, tennis, Formula E racing and women’s wrestling — all in a kingdom where Islamic laws force women to be segregated, wear full-body coverings and have a male guardian.
Is Saudi Arabia changing or just glossing over its flaws? Our reporter flew to Riyadh to find out.	Is Saudi Arabia changing or just glossing over its flaws? Our reporter flew to Riyadh to find out.
Prince Andrew: A lawyer representing five women who say they were abused by the convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein plans to serve subpoenas to force the prince to testify as a witness in their cases, the BBC reported.	Prince Andrew: A lawyer representing five women who say they were abused by the convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein plans to serve subpoenas to force the prince to testify as a witness in their cases, the BBC reported.
Russia: President Vladimir Putin on Monday signed into law several legal amendments that could require anyone distributing information and being paid from abroad to register as a foreign agent. Like many of Russia’s laws restricting freedom of expression, the new amendments may be applied selectively as a deterrent to journalists and bloggers.	Russia: President Vladimir Putin on Monday signed into law several legal amendments that could require anyone distributing information and being paid from abroad to register as a foreign agent. Like many of Russia’s laws restricting freedom of expression, the new amendments may be applied selectively as a deterrent to journalists and bloggers.
Sports doping: Because Russia deleted and manipulated thousands of drug-testing records, no one can be sure which of its athletes gained unfair advantages. Some sports officials say the only option now is to ban all Russian athletes from the Tokyo Olympics.	Sports doping: Because Russia deleted and manipulated thousands of drug-testing records, no one can be sure which of its athletes gained unfair advantages. Some sports officials say the only option now is to ban all Russian athletes from the Tokyo Olympics.
China: In a mostly symbolic response to tough human rights legislation President Trump signed last week, Beijing said it would suspend visits to Hong Kong by American warships and impose sanctions on several U.S.-based nongovernmental groups.	China: In a mostly symbolic response to tough human rights legislation President Trump signed last week, Beijing said it would suspend visits to Hong Kong by American warships and impose sanctions on several U.S.-based nongovernmental groups.
Facebook: Under fire from European antitrust regulators, the social network is testing a tool in Ireland that would allow users to move photos and videos to Google. It plans to expand to other photo services and parts of the world by June.	Facebook: Under fire from European antitrust regulators, the social network is testing a tool in Ireland that would allow users to move photos and videos to Google. It plans to expand to other photo services and parts of the world by June.
Elon Musk: The Tesla chief executive goes on trial in Los Angeles today in a defamation lawsuit brought against him by a British cave explorer he had accused on Twitter of being a “pedo guy.”	Elon Musk: The Tesla chief executive goes on trial in Los Angeles today in a defamation lawsuit brought against him by a British cave explorer he had accused on Twitter of being a “pedo guy.”
Plastic pollution: The 220 pounds of plastic and other debris inside a dead sperm whale found on a Scottish beach last month is a reminder of how ocean trash affects marine life.	Plastic pollution: The 220 pounds of plastic and other debris inside a dead sperm whale found on a Scottish beach last month is a reminder of how ocean trash affects marine life.
Snapshot: Dogor, above, an 18,000-year-old puppy that was buried for centuries in a lump of frozen mud in Russia, was unveiled on Monday in Siberia. Scientists are studying its DNA to understand whether it’s a dog or a wolf.	Snapshot: Dogor, above, an 18,000-year-old puppy that was buried for centuries in a lump of frozen mud in Russia, was unveiled on Monday in Siberia. Scientists are studying its DNA to understand whether it’s a dog or a wolf.
“The Weekly”: Our reporters chased elusive evidence that was supposed to implicate the world’s most powerful people in an epic cover-up of sexual misconduct tied to Jeffrey Epstein. What they found instead: top lawyers willing to leverage such information against powerful people. Read the article, and watch the show on AMC Iberia tonight at 11 p.m.	“The Weekly”: Our reporters chased elusive evidence that was supposed to implicate the world’s most powerful people in an epic cover-up of sexual misconduct tied to Jeffrey Epstein. What they found instead: top lawyers willing to leverage such information against powerful people. Read the article, and watch the show on AMC Iberia tonight at 11 p.m.
In memoriam: Robert K. Massie, who wrote monumental biographies of giants of Russian history, died on Monday. He was 90.	In memoriam: Robert K. Massie, who wrote monumental biographies of giants of Russian history, died on Monday. He was 90.
Turner Prize: The winner of British art’s highest accolade will be announced today. Here’s the shortlist.	Turner Prize: The winner of British art’s highest accolade will be announced today. Here’s the shortlist.
What we’re watching: This BBC Breakfast video, in which the head of ~~Fishmonger’s~~ Hall, where the London Bridge stabbing attack began, recounts the bravery of his staff. “Amazing,” writes our reporter Sarah Lyall, who lived in London for years.	What we’re watching: This BBC Breakfast video, in which the head of Fishmongers’ Hall, where the London Bridge stabbing attack began, recounts the bravery of his staff. “Amazing,” writes our reporter Sarah Lyall, who lived in London for years.