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Stay or Go? Israel’s Evacuation Orders Leave Gazans Facing an Excruciating Choice. NYT &rt; World News A new declaration targeted eastern Gaza City, including several areas that had been declared evacuation zones. The United Nations said 390,000 people had been displaced in recent weeks.

Live Updates: China Raises Tariffs on U.S. Imports to 125% NYT &rt; World News Beijing’s retaliation came after the White House raised its tariff on Chinese goods to 125 percent, on top of an existing 20 percent tax.

Steeling China for a Tariff Fight, Xi Faces His Biggest Test Since Covid NYT &rt; World News Xi Jinping has refused to back down in China’s tariff confrontation with President Trump. But he’ll have to persuade his people that the pain is worth it.

Trump Envoy Steve Witkoff Is in Russia, the Kremlin Says NYT &rt; World News The Kremlin spokesman would not say whether the Trump aide, Steve Witkoff, would meet with President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia.

Siemens Executive and His Family Died in Hudson Helicopter Crash NYT &rt; World News Agustín Escobar was killed on Thursday along with his wife and their three children, who have not been publicly named. The pilot also died in the crash, officials said.

Marine Le Pen’s ‘Witch Hunt’ Talk Echoes Trump. Will It Work in France? NYT &rt; World News After years trying to moderate her party’s image, the far-right leader, convicted of embezzlement, now voices Trump-like outrage, at some risk.

Why Iran’s Supreme Leader Came Around to Nuclear Talks With Trump NYT &rt; World News Top Iranian officials pressed the country’s leader to reverse his position, arguing that the risk of war with the United States and the worsening economic crisis could topple the regime.

A Deadly Earthquake Rocks a Pillar of a Buddhist Nation: Its Monks NYT &rt; World News The people of Myanmar have often turned to the clergy for aid during natural disasters. But last month’s earthquake was also devastating for monks, many of whom died under the rubble of collapsed monasteries.

U.S. Military Removes Commander of Greenland Base NYT &rt; World News Although the military did not say why the colonel had been dismissed, it said it would not tolerate any subversion of President Trump’s agenda.

Friday Briefing NYT &rt; World News An escalating trade war.

Effort to Get Starlink in South Africa Collides With Tension Over Musk NYT &rt; World News A government official is preparing to ease Black ownership rules that Elon Musk claims are racist and prevent his satellite internet provider from operating in his native country.

French Soccer Icon Kylian Mbappe Battles Former Club P.S.G. for Millions NYT &rt; World News A long-simmering dispute pitting one of the world’s top athletes against France’s biggest soccer club has broken out into legal warfare.

Children Seeking Cholera Care Die After U.S. Cuts Aid, Charity Says NYT &rt; World News The victims died on a grueling three-hour walk in scorching heat as they tried to reach the nearest remaining health facility, officials of Save the Children said.

Friday Briefing: A Worsening Trade War NYT &rt; World News Plus, the biggest luxury deal of the year.

Andrew Tate is Accused of Rape and Threatening a Woman with Gun in U.K. Lawsuit NYT &rt; World News Four women, who are suing the influencer in Britain, gave accounts of being choked and assaulted in encounters that took place between 2013 and 2015. Mr. Tate has denied the accusations.

U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Steps Down Amid Strained Ties Under Trump NYT &rt; World News The departure may complicate the already delicate relationship between Washington and Kyiv, which has been stressed by President Trump’s efforts to end the war.

Can Nigeria Help Save the Pangolins Amid a Global Wildlife Crime Crisis? NYT &rt; World News The country has been known as a hub for the trade in illegal wildlife. But it has been stepping up enforcement as concerns grow about the depletion of certain species and the growing role of international crime groups in animal trafficking.

Turkey and Israel Aim to Avoid Clashes in Syria as Tensions Rise NYT &rt; World News The two sides have started talks to prevent conflicts between their troops in Syria, amid a growing rivalry for influence in the region.

Trump’s Tariff Fight With China Poses New Threat to US Farmers NYT &rt; World News Soybean producers warn that farms could go under as the Trump administration hits China with new tariffs of 145 percent.

Germany Is Falling Apart (Literally). Here’s How the New Government Might Fix It. NYT &rt; World News Friedrich Merz, the incoming chancellor, persuaded lawmakers to let him spend more. Infrastructure will be the first order of business.