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North Korea, in the Spotlight Over Ukraine, Launches a Long-Range Missile NYT » World News The launch, into waters west of Japan, came shortly after the United States and South Korea criticized the North for sending troops to join Russia’s war.

Thursday Briefing: U.S. Voters Focus on the Economy NYT » World News Plus, what too much sugar does to your body.

Two Black Holes are Giving the Cosmos a Fright NYT » World News The ghosts of stars are up to their usual mischief.

U.S. Says It Killed Islamic State Militants in Syria NYT » World News Airstrikes on Monday targeted people who the military said were senior leaders of the group, which has sharply stepped up its attacks in Iraq and Syria.

Flash Floods in Spain Kill Dozens: What to Know NYT » World News Dozens of people were killed after the downpour, which some residents said was the worst they had ever witnessed.

Was This Scrap of Cloth Once a Tunic Worn by Alexander the Great? NYT » World News A Greek researcher says a piece of purple-and-white fabric discovered decades ago in a tomb in northern Greece may have belonged to Alexander. Others disagree.

Israel Demolished Hundreds of Buildings in Southern Lebanon, Videos and Satellite Images Show NYT » World News At least 1,085 buildings have been destroyed or badly damaged since Israel’s invasion targeting the Hezbollah militia, including many in controlled demolitions, a New York Times analysis shows.

Music and Morale in a Country at War NYT » World News In Ukraine, where war feels omnipresent, music is helping lift spirits and raise money for the military.

Torture Is a Russian Tactic in Occupied Ukraine, Civilians Say NYT » World News Moscow is employing a variety of tactics, including torture and forced Russian citizenship, to try to obliterate Ukrainian identity, former detainees and human rights groups say.

Israel Orders Residents of Baalbek in Eastern Lebanon to Evacuate NYT » World News Israel’s military warned civilians to leave Baalbek in the Bekaa Valley via three routes. The city had largely been spared Israeli bombardment until this week.

Fire Breaks Out at BAE’s UK Nuclear Submarine Plant NYT » World News The authorities said there was no nuclear risk. Two people with smoke inhalation received treatment at a hospital.

Typhoon Kong-Rey Takes Aim at Taiwan NYT » World News The storm prompted closures and raised the risk of landslides as it approached the island. It was expected to hit as the equivalent of a Category 4 hurricane.

At a Glitzy Saudi Investment Forum, Almost No Mention of War NYT » World News Saudi Arabia and its Gulf neighbors are seeking to reassure foreign investors that it’s still safe to do business amid the turmoil around the Mideast.

Floods in Spain’s Valencia Region Kill Dozens NYT » World News Over 1,000 soldiers from Spain’s emergency response units have been deployed to the eastern part of the country.

Some Geologists Argue Earth Has Less Than Seven Continents NYT » World News Recent earth science developments suggest that how we count our planet’s largest land masses is less clear than we learned in school.

Clean Energy Is Booming in the U.S. The Election Could Change That. NYT » World News Trump has suggested he would dismantle the Inflation Reduction Act, which has reshaped America’s energy landscape. It won’t be easy.

Three Mile Island Is at the Center of Efforts to Expand Nuclear Capacity to Meet Rising Power Demand NYT » World News The Pennsylvania plant, site of the worst U.S. nuclear energy accident, is at the forefront of efforts to expand nuclear capacity to meet rising electricity demand.

Wednesday Briefing NYT » World News A closing address by Vice President Kamala Harris.

Can John Green Make You Care About Tuberculosis? NYT » World News With a forthcoming nonfiction book and an online army of Nerdfighters, the young-adult author aims to eliminate an entirely curable global scourge.

China’s Latest Security Target: Halloween Partygoers NYT » World News Last year, the Shanghai government said Halloween celebrations were a sign of “cultural tolerance.” This year, the police rounded up people in costume.