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Why Is Israel Escalating Attacks Against Hezbollah? NYT » World News Israel’s intensifying strikes show how determined it is to stop Hezbollah’s cross-border attacks — and how far it is from achieving that goal.

Pope Francis Cancels Meetings, Citing Flu With More Travel Looming NYT » World News Francis, 87, is scheduled to visit Belgium and Luxembourg, meeting with sexual abuse survivors, within weeks of returning from a grueling Asia-Pacific tour.

As Soccer Jerseys Become Vintage Streetwear, Big Investors Buy In NYT » World News Vintage soccer jerseys have become a streetwear staple, and a target of major investors. Their real appeal lies in the memories they conjure.

Tourism and Water Shortages on the Greek Islands: A Delicate Balance NYT » World News As climate change brings water shortages to vacation hot spots, we look at Greece’s tourism-dependent islands, where residents sometimes compete with visitors for a dwindling supply.

As U.N. Meets, Pressure Mounts on Biden to Loosen Up on Arms for Ukraine NYT » World News Finland’s president and NATO’s departing secretary general are urging Mr. Biden to allow Ukraine to use weapons to hit bases deeper inside Russia.

The World Is a Mess. That Makes the Climate Crisis Harder to Solve. NYT » World News A transformed China, conflicts in Ukraine and elsewhere, and intractable clashes over money have pushed the prospects of progress to a new low.

U.S. Research Aided Chinese Military Technology, House Republicans Say NYT » World News A congressional report argues that Beijing has exploited ties with American universities to advance technologically, and that further guardrails are needed.

6 Dead in Japan After Record Rainfall Causes Flooding NYT » World News The downpour drenched the Noto Peninsula on Saturday, triggering landslides and washing away people and homes, Japan’s national broadcaster said.

Northern Israel Braces for More Attacks From Hezbollah NYT » World News Residents of Kiryat Bialik, a community near Haifa, were feeling vulnerable as the back-and-forth attacks escalated recently between Hezbollah and the Israeli military.

U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Bruised by Freebies Row, Needs a Reset at Conference NYT » World News Keir Starmer has been dogged by problems, including gifts that he and his wife accepted, and is under pressure to reassure a disillusioned public.

Forced From Home by War, They Found Solace in Soccer NYT » World News For dozens of women who fled Myanmar and settled in Thailand, soccer has become a refuge from both the troubles of daily life and conservative cultural norms.

Monday Briefing: Israel and Hezbollah Trade Threats NYT » World News Plus, a Russian military officer’s story of desertion and escape.

In Germany, Scholz’s Party Ekes Out Win Over Far Right NYT » World News The narrow win by Olaf Scholz’s party came in a state election, the third in a series that was seen as a reflection of the national mood and a snapshot of the government’s popularity.

Israel and Hezbollah Threaten to Hit Harder, Raising Fears of All-Out War NYT » World News A leader of the Iranian-backed militia said its latest barrage was “just the beginning,” and an Israeli military official said, “Our strikes will intensify.”

In One Hezbollah-Dominated Neighborhood, a Mix of Defiance and Unease NYT » World News Many residents of Dahiya were grappling with uncertainty over what comes next.

Takeaways From ‘The Deserter’ in The New York Times Magazine NYT » World News Here is what we can learn about the Russian military and its soldiers from the story of ‘Ivan’ and ‘Anna’ in The New York Times Magazine.

Videos From Kiryat Bialik Show Hezbollah Missile Striking Residential Area NYT » World News An overnight barrage included around 150 rockets, cruise missiles and drones, Israel’s military said. Air defenses intercepted most, but the town of Kiryat Bialik suffered a direct hit.

Congo Releases More Than 700 Inmates After a Deadly Stampede NYT » World News At least 129 people died when inmates tried to escape from Makala Prison, where conditions are abysmal and overcrowding is a major problem.

Explosion at an Iranian Mine Kills Dozens, State Media Says NYT » World News A methane leak set off the explosion, killing at least 51 people, the country’s official media said.

Israel’s Military Closes Al Jazeera’s Office in the West Bank NYT » World News The Israeli authorities have been putting pressure on the local operations of the network, saying its coverage threatens national security.