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Countries Weigh How to Raise Trillions for Climate Crisis at COP29 NYT » World News Low-income countries need at least $1 trillion a year to manage climate change. Donald Trump’s victory just made that more difficult, but options exist.

Attack, Withdraw, Return: Israel’s Bloody Cycle of War in North Gaza NYT » World News Israel said its forces had returned to northern Gaza to fight a Hamas resurgence. That has brought a new round of suffering for residents.

She Beat the Odds to Upend a Male Political Dynasty in Japan NYT » World News Hanako Okada was one of 73 women to win seats at the general election last month, a record number in a Parliament long dominated by men.

Tuesday Briefing NYT » World News Key figures in the next Trump administration.

I.C.C. Prosecutor Seeking Arrest of Israeli Leaders Faces Own Inquiry NYT » World News The International Criminal Court said there will be an investigation into sexual misconduct allegations against Karim Khan, the court’s chief prosecutor.

‘We Welcomed Them’: G.O.P. Embraces New Latino Voters in Arizona NYT » World News Days ago, President-elect Donald J. Trump won swing-state Arizona, flipping the state back to red.

Amsterdam Police Arrest 5 More Men Over Antisemitic Attacks NYT » World News A total of eight people were being held in connection with last week’s violence, and unrest in the largest city in the Netherlands continued on Monday night.

Bishop Calls on Anglican Leader to Quit Over Handling of Abuse Scandal NYT » World News An independent report last week said that Justin Welby, the archbishop of Canterbury, took insufficient action after learning of alleged abuse decades ago at Christian summer camps.

Tuesday Briefing: Trump Starts Building His Cabinet NYT » World News Plus, West African fine dining.

Spirit Airlines Plane Shot at in Haiti and Forced to Divert NYT » World News A day after the prime minister of Haiti was fired, the airport in Port-au-Prince was closed after the plane was shot at. The country has been under siege from gangs.

Netanyahu Seeks to Delay Testifying at His Corruption Trial NYT » World News Benjamin Netanyahu, the Israeli prime minister, is on trial for bribery and fraud. Now he wants to delay giving testimony.

Hama Amadou, West African Political ‘Phoenix,’ Dies at 74 NYT » World News An embattled leader for decades in Niger’s rough-and-tumble politics, he alternated stints in high office with prison and exile.

Jamie Oliver Pulls Children’s Book Amid Criticism of Insensitivity NYT » World News The celebrity chef’s second children’s book, “Billy and the Epic Escape,” faced accusations that it stereotyped First Nations people in Australia.

Iran Debates Whether It Could Make a Deal With Trump NYT » World News Some in Iran’s new, more moderate government think the result of the presidential election provides an opportunity to make a lasting deal with the United States.

Israel Orders New Lebanon Evacuations as Cease-Fire Talks Ramp Up NYT » World News The widespread orders across southern Lebanon were the first such warnings in nearly a month and came amid what appeared to be intensifying efforts to reach a cease-fire.

Iran and Trump Are Front of Mind at Saudi Summit NYT » World News Leaders from across the Arab and Muslim world were in Riyadh for a meeting officially convened to discuss the fighting in Gaza and Lebanon.

Israel’s Military Announces Small Expansion of Gaza Humanitarian Zone NYT » World News The move comes just before a Biden administration deadline for Israel to deliver more aid to the enclave or risk a cutoff of military supplies.

How a Colombian Influencer Made Recycling Cool NYT » World News The character Marce the Recycler has created an enthusiastic dedication to proper waste separation among her devoted fans.

Caught Between Wars, Syrian Refugees in Lebanon Return Home NYT » World News Hundreds of thousands of Syrians who escaped civil war at home over the past decade have now fled the conflict in Lebanon, seeking safety in their own shattered country.

Shigeru Ishiba Wins Vote to Remain as Japan’s Prime Minister NYT » World News Parliament voted Monday to stick with Ishiba, who will lead a minority government after his party suffered heavy losses in an election last month.