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Michael Spavor Reaches Settlement With Canada Over Detention by China NYT » World News Michael Spavor, a Canadian businessman, was arrested by China in what his lawyers said was an act of retaliation for Canada’s detention of a Chinese tech giant executive.

South Africa Asks U.N. Court to Intervene to Avert ‘Genocidal Starvation’ in Gaza NYT » World News Israel called on the International Court of Justice in The Hague to reject South Africa’s request, which came in a case filed in December charging Israel with genocide against Palestinians in Gaza.

Opposition Blasts Macron for Risking Escalation in Ukraine NYT » World News The French president attempted to forge a united front on a harder line against Russia. But few were persuaded.

Sweden Officially Enters NATO Alliance, a Strategic Blow to Moscow NYT » World News Sweden applied to become a member two years ago after Russia invaded Ukraine.

Six People Found Dead in Ottawa Home NYT » World News The police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the killings Wednesday of four children and two adults.

How Orban Critics Were Targeted By a Fake Investor and a Pro-Trump X Account NYT » World News A covert campaign to entrap and discredit people linked to rights groups in Hungary has added fuel to longstanding complaints of democratic backsliding in the country.

Mutual Frustrations Arise in U.S.-Ukraine Alliance NYT » World News Ukrainian officials are disheartened about stalled aid. The Pentagon wants Kyiv to heed its advice on how to fight.

In Southeast Africa, a Conflict Mediator Seeks a Road to Peace NYT » World News For Deborah Julio, the challenges are many: from religious conflicts to border disputes to forced childhood marriage.

Japan-Based NGO Looks Beyond Diamonds and Money NYT » World News Mining can be dangerous, exploitative and harmful to the environment. Chie Murakami’s organization is aiming to change that by raising awareness and addressing the needs of miners.

Britain Is Cutting Taxes Again. Why Now? NYT » World News The government announced a budget as a national election looms. Here’s what you need to know.

A Popular Israeli Leader’s Meeting in London Sends a Message to Netanyahu NYT » World News A meeting between the British foreign secretary, David Cameron, and an Israeli minister, Benny Gantz, carried more weight than usual, analysts said, and stressed the frustration of Israel’s allies.

Thursday Briefing NYT » World News Nikki Haley ends her presidential campaign.

Chinese National Accused of Stealing AI Secrets From Google NYT » World News Linwei Ding, a Chinese national, was arrested in California and accused of uploading hundreds of files to the cloud.

Ukrainians Scale Up Crowdfunding to Help the War Effort NYT » World News Fund-raisers are borrowing heavily from business techniques to keep donations flowing to the military. The latest trend? Broad approaches that rely on networks of friends and acquaintances.

Winter Heat Waves and Hottest Ocean Ever NYT » World News Recent heat waves in cities worldwide have the hallmarks of global warming, researchers said. And last month was the hottest February on record.

Middle East Crisis: Houthis Claim Lethal Attack on Commercial Ship Near Yemen NYT » World News At least two deaths were reported, the first in the Iran-backed militia’s repeated attacks on vessels in the same waters, which the group says aim to pressure Israel to halt the war in Gaza.

Dr. Anthony Epstein, Pathologist Who Discovered Epstein-Barr Virus, Dies at 102 NYT » World News His groundbreaking research, which he performed with Yvonne Barr, his doctoral student, uncovered the first virus capable of causing cancer in humans.

Macky Sall Sets Senegal Election date NYT » World News President Macky Sall previously postponed the election without setting a date. On Wednesday, he also fired the prime minister, his party’s candidate for president.

I.M.F. Agrees to Much Larger Rescue Package for Egypt NYT » World News The International Monetary Fund will provide $8 billion to Egypt, which is going through its worst economic crisis in decades.

Josette Molland, Who Told of Life in Nazi Camps Through Art, Dies at 100 NYT » World News She endured horrors as a captured member of the French Resistance and — to ensure that her story, too, would survive — depicted them years later in a series of stark paintings.