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Evan Gershkovich, Wall Street Journal Reporter, Returns to Court in Russia NYT » World News The hearing was the second in the espionage trial of Mr. Gershkovich, a reporter for The Wall Street Journal. The United States and The Journal have strongly rejected the charge against him.

Fire at Shopping Mall in Southwestern China Kills 16 NYT » World News Dozens were trapped inside the building when the fire started on Wednesday evening in Sichuan Province, local authorities said.

Two Dead in Canada From Contaminated Milk Substitutes NYT » World News The Silk and Great Value brand drinks made from nuts, oats and coconuts were pulled from stores last week.

Thursday Briefing NYT » World News Here’s what you need to know.

As Many South Koreans Shun Marriage, Two Women Try to Redefine Family NYT » World News Hwang Sunwoo and Kim Hana, who are single and live together, say South Korea’s laws should reflect the alternative unions that many of its people have chosen.

As Clouds Gather Over Europe, Leaders Seek Unity in Churchill’s Birthplace NYT » World News More than 40 European leaders will meet at Blenheim Palace on Thursday. Fears over the continent’s security, and the threat of Russia, will loom large.

In Argentina, Milei’s Devotion to Judaism Influences His Politics NYT » World News Javier Milei has developed a public devotion to Judaism unusual for a leader of a predominantly Roman Catholic country.

Marine Tondelier, the Other ‘Marine’ of French Politics, Hits Back NYT » World News Marine Tondelier, leader of the Green Party, helped bring the left together to win France’s parliamentary elections. Now can she help keep it from falling apart?

Watch Rare Siamese Crocodiles Hatching NYT » World News The largest population of the endangered Siamese crocodiles this century hatched in Cambodia, a big moment for the conservation of a wild species once on the brink of extinction.

Thursday Briefing: J.D. Vance Takes the Stage NYT » World News Plus, Israel estimates the toll on Hamas.

Pentagon Warns ISIS Attacks Could Double This Year NYT » World News Attacks claimed by ISIS in Iraq and Syria are on track to double last year’s total, the U.S. military said in a report, as the terrorist group’s affiliates become increasingly deadly elsewhere around the world.

Britain Approves Lab-Grown Meat for Pet Food NYT » World News British dogs and cats are set to become the first animals in Europe to chow down on meat cultivated from chicken cells.

Plan to Rename Milan Airport After Silvio Berlusconi Sparks Protests NYT » World News The decision to name Italy’s second-largest passenger hub after the divisive media mogul and politician, who died in 2023, has prompted outrage and protests.

In a Porridge Box, an Ancient Treasure Mysteriously Arrives in Dublin NYT » World News The National Museum of Ireland received two copper Bronze Age ax heads in the mail. Now it needs to figure out who found them.

E.U. Court Rebukes European Commission Over Covid Vaccine Contracts NYT » World News The court ruled that the European Commission wrongly withheld information, casting a shadow on its leader, Ursula von der Leyen, before a crucial vote on her future.

Moving In Childhood Contributes to Depression, Study Finds NYT » World News A study of more than a million Danes found that frequent moves in childhood had a bigger effect than poverty on adult mental health risk.

King’s Speech Promises a Changed U.K. NYT » World News From plans to tackle climate change to ending the role of hereditary legislators, the ceremonial King’s Speech showcased the progressive priorities of Britain’s Labour government.

Israel’s Military Says It Eliminated Half the Leadership of Hamas Military Wing NYT » World News The military said that it had killed or captured around 14,000 combatants in Gaza since the war’s start but left considerable ambiguity about the figure.

Wall St. Journal Reporter Says She Was Fired Over Hong Kong Union Post NYT » World News The journalist accused her former employer of failing to stand up for press freedom, a claim that the newspaper rejected.

Judge Orders Boss Who Coughed at Employee During Pandemic to Pay Damages NYT » World News The ruling by a tribunal judge in Britain highlighted the challenges and missteps businesses encountered during the early days of the pandemic.