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Bird Flu Is Infecting More Mammals. What Does That Mean for Us? NYT » World News H5N1, an avian flu virus, has killed tens of thousands of marine mammals, and infiltrated American livestock for the first time. Scientists are working quickly to assess how it is evolving and how much of a risk it poses to humans.

Monday Briefing NYT » World News The implications of Israel’s attack on Iran.

Israel Planned Bigger Attack on Iran, but Scaled It Back to Avoid War NYT » World News The strike on Iran on Friday was originally intended to be much broader in scope, but after intense pressure from allies, Israeli leaders agreed to ratchet it down.

U.S. Considers Imposing Sanctions on Israeli Military Unit NYT » World News Israeli leaders expressed alarm about the possible action by the Biden administration over rights violations in the West Bank.

Monday Briefing: U.S. Poised to Resume Aid to Ukraine NYT » World News Also, Iran appears to stand down after Israel’s strike and Myanmar’s conflict may be shifting.

Middle East Crisis: Israeli Officials Lash Out Over Potential U.S. Sanctions on Military Unit NYT » World News The denunciations came hours after Israeli leaders welcomed Congress’s approval of aid for Israel, underscoring the dramatic swings that have characterized relations between the allies in recent months.

Heavy Rains and Potential Flooding in Guangdong, China, Force Evacuations NYT » World News Bad weather in Guangdong Province forced evacuations as forecasters warned of more rain and potential flooding.

India to Redo Election Voting at Polling Stations Hit by Violence NYT » World News The attacks occurred in Manipur, a northeastern state that has been troubled by ethnic unrest. Witnesses reported that voting booths were captured and bogus ballots cast.

Palestinians in West Bank Protest Israeli Raid That Killed at Least 10 NYT » World News At least 10 people were killed when Israeli forces raided the Nur Shams refugee camp, an episode that illustrated the territory’s continuing violence.

Israeli Airstrikes in Rafah Kill at Least 10 Palestinians, Including Children NYT » World News For weeks, Palestinians have been bracing for a ground offensive on the southern Gaza city, where over 1 million residents have fled.

‘Cheated’: Chinese Doping Case Roils Swimming NYT » World News An American who won silver in Tokyo calls for an investigation. A British gold medalist demands bans. But the most bitter fight was between antidoping leaders.

India to Repeat Voting at Polling Sites Hit by Violence NYT » World News The attacks occurred in Manipur, a northeastern state that has been troubled by ethnic unrest. Witnesses reported that voting booths were captured and bogus ballots cast.

Heavy Rains and a Water Spout Hit Southern China NYT » World News Bad weather in Guangdong Province forced evacuations as forecasters warned of more rain and potential flooding.

Vote to Resume U.S. Military Aid Is Met With Relief in Ukraine NYT » World News Much-needed munitions like artillery shells could start arriving relatively quickly, but experts say it could take weeks before U.S. assistance has a direct impact on the war.

Ecuador’s Referendum Vote on Sunday Will Test President Noboa NYT » World News Less than six months after Daniel Noboa became the president of Ecuador, voters will decide on a referendum that could gauge how he would do in his bid for re-election next year.

Golden Visa Programs, Once a Boon, Lose Their Luster NYT » World News Spain is the latest European country to end its program, which brought in billions of euros from real estate investors seeking residency status but worsened a housing crisis for locals.

David Lammy: Obama Friend Who Could Soon Share World Stage With Trump NYT » World News After Britain’s next election, David Lammy is likely to be foreign secretary. He’s setting out a “progressive realist” policy — and forging ties on the U.S. right, just in case.

China’s Swimmers Tested Positive. What Happens to Their Medals? NYT » World News The short answer may be nothing. The world’s top doping regulator said there was “no credible evidence” to take further action.

Russian Bombardment Crushes Ukraine’s Industrial Base NYT » World News The assaults have all but destroyed the factories and plants that were the economic lifeblood of the towns and cities in Ukraine’s east.

Iran on Edge Amid Airstrikes, Crackdowns and Fear of War NYT » World News Facing deep economic troubles and a restive population, the government seems to have adopted a policy of declaring victory over Israel and cracking down at home, analysts say.