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Frankétienne, Father of Haitian Letters, Is Dead at 88 NYT » World News A prolific novelist, poet, painter and soothsayer, he was inspired by the chaos of his country and published the first novel written entirely in Haitian Creole.

‘Fantasy’ AI Video, Shared by Trump, of Gaza as Luxury Resort Draws Scorn NYT » World News One scene from the video, whose origins are unclear, shows President Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sitting shirtless at a pool with drinks. Hamas condemned it as ‘disgraceful.’

How Trump and Biden Pursued Critical Minerals in Ukraine, Greenland and Other Countries NYT » World News China dominates in critical minerals, and President Trump has turned to high-pressure tactics to acquire them.

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At Funeral for Shiri Bibas and Children, an Israeli Outpouring of Grief NYT » World News Thousands of Israelis lined the streets to mourn the Bibases, who were taken hostage in the Hamas-led attack on Oct. 7, 2023, and had become a symbol of the country’s trauma.

Rare Protest at U.S. Embassy in Ukraine Reflects Fears Over Trump NYT » World News The demonstration drew only a handful of people, but showed how some Ukrainians fear that Washington is drifting away from backing Ukraine now that President Trump is in power.

Military Plane Crash in Residential Area Kills at Least 46 in Sudan NYT » World News The incident, whose cause was unknown, has added to the destruction wrought by years of civil war.

UK’s Starmer to Meet Trump With a Boost on Defense and Pleas for Ukraine NYT » World News Prime Minister Keir Starmer of Britain, fresh from announcing a boost to military spending, is heading to Washington for a high-stakes visit.

What We Know About the U.S.-Ukraine Minerals Deal NYT » World News A draft agreement discussed on Tuesday does not include a $500 billion payout the Trump administration demanded earlier.

A Woman Died Midflight. They Had to Sit Next to Her Body. NYT » World News Flight attendants placed the body of a woman who died during a 14-hour flight in a seat next to a couple from Australia. They described the experience as distressing.

U.S.-Ukraine Minerals Deal Draft Features Vague Reference to Security Guarantees NYT » World News A copy of the agreement obtained by The New York Times says that the United States “supports Ukraine’s effort to obtain security guarantees needed to establish lasting peace.”

Israel and Hamas Agree Another Hostage Release and Prisoner Exchange NYT » World News The remains of four Israeli hostages will be turned over in exchange for hundreds of Palestinian prisoners whose release had been delayed.

Rejecting Trump’s Call to Annex Their Nation, Canadians Rally Around the Flag NYT » World News While Canadians are not generally known for flag waving, President Trump’s threats have led to a surge in flag sales and buffed up the national symbol’s image.

Wildfire Burning on Table Mountain Moves Toward Cape Town NYT » World News Firefighters have battled a blaze on the slopes in the national park for days. The fire spread overnight toward Cape Town’s central business district.

Talks on Syria’s Future Fall Short of Promises, Participants Say NYT » World News The country’s new leaders had billed a two-day “national dialogue” in Damascus as the start of a process to build an inclusive government. But some who attended came away disappointed.

South Koreans Are Having More Babies After Years of Decline NYT » World News South Korea reported a rare increase in births last year as the country grapples with a dwindling population. Its fertility rate remains the world’s lowest.

She Lobbied for Formaldehyde. Now She’s at E.P.A. Approving New Chemicals. NYT » World News Lynn Dekleva, who recently took a senior role at the agency, once led an aggressive effort by industry to block regulations on formaldehyde.

Trump’s New Crackdown on China Is Just Beginning NYT » World News The administration is positioning itself to clamp down on Chinese investment and access to technology. But the wild card may be the president himself.

Wednesday Briefing NYT » World News A minerals deal between the U.S. and Ukraine.

Chile Declares Curfew as Power Outage Sweeps Across Country NYT » World News President Gabriel Boric said electricity was being restored, but the situation remained unstable.