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Some voters welcomed the defeat of the African National Congress in last week’s elections, even as they remained wary of the country’s political future.

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Donald Trump’s appearance at a U.F.C. fight on Saturday showcased his hypermasculine appeal, and his defiance after being convicted on 34 felony counts.

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Some are wondering how the system of checks and balances, meant to hold presidents accountable, would work if the next president were already a felon.

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Squeezed by high interest rates and record prices, homeowners are frozen in place. They can’t sell, so first-time buyers can’t buy.

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Voters are very likely to put a woman in the country’s presidency for the first time, showcasing the strides that women have made in Mexican politics.

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Charities that feed, clothe and shelter border crossers fear for the safety of their employees and volunteers as the vitriol over immigration intensifies.

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