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Giorgia Meloni Investigated for Italy’s Release of Libyan Wanted for War Crimes NYT » World News The Italian prime minister announced the investigation herself over social media, calling it “blackmail.”

Steve Witkoff, Trump’s Envoy to the Middle East, to Meet Netanyahu in Israel NYT » World News Steve Witkoff played an important role in brokering the cease-fire deal between Israel and Hamas.

Vatican Warns About the Risks of Artificial Intelligence NYT » World News A new document examines the opportunities and risks of A.I. and calls for “moral and ethical considerations” to be enshrined in all of its applications.

Israel Says 8 of the 26 Hostages That Hamas Is Expected to Release Are Dead NYT » World News An accounting provided by Hamas over the weekend confirmed intelligence assessments, Israeli officials said.

Many Ukrainian Aid Groups Stop Work After Trump’s Halt on Foreign Assistance NYT » World News The Trump administration’s orders have sent a chill through humanitarian organizations in Ukraine, which depend heavily on such assistance.

What Is M23, the Rwandan-Backed Group Fighting in Eastern Congo? NYT » World News The militia seized the pivotal city of Goma, threatening a new humanitarian crisis in a region that has suffered decades of fighting.

Air Busan Plane Catches Fire at South Korean Airport NYT » World News The fire broke out on the aircraft’s tail, fire officials said. All 169 passengers and seven crew members were evacuated.

Japanese TV Executives Get 10-Hour Grilling Over Sex Abuse Case NYT » World News Public mea culpas are a corporate ritual in Japan. For Fuji TV, the resignations and public apologies of two bosses didn’t assuage public anger.

Chevron Wants to Tap Into A.I. Boom by Selling Electricity to Data Centers NYT » World News The oil company plans to build natural gas power plants that will be directly connected to data centers used by technology companies for artificial intelligence and other services.

Russian Envoys Arrive in Syria for First Time Since al-Assad Fell NYT » World News Russia’s deputy foreign minister and a special presidential envoy for Syria arrived in Damascus on Tuesday, according to Russian state news.

Faced by Trump’s Interest in Greenland, Denmark Will Increase Military Spending in Arctic NYT » World News The country said that it would bolster measures near its North Atlantic territories, which also include the Faroe Islands, promising to buy ships and increase basic military training.

Protesters Attack Embassies in Congo Amid Fury Over Rebel Violence NYT » World News Many blame the United States, France and other allies for allowing neighboring Rwanda to fuel a conflict in the country’s east.

As Palestinians Return to Gaza City, Elation and Despair Mix NYT » World News As families reunite, they also confront the devastation wrought by the 15-month war that flattened neighborhoods and killed tens of thousands.

U.S. Move to Suspend Mine Clearing Funds Alarms Vietnam NYT » World News Large swaths of land in Southeast Asia are littered with unexploded bombs dropped by American forces during the Vietnam War.

After Israel-Hezbollah Truce, Lebanon Ponders How to Clear Debris NYT » World News The conflict between Israel and Hezbollah has left behind lots of rubble. Some experts fear that much of it will be dumped into the environment without controls.

Could Trump Use the ‘God Squad’ to Override Environmental Law? NYT » World News The president wants to convene the rarely used panel, which has the power to carve out exemptions to the Endangered Species Act. Here’s what to know.

Bans, Fees, Taxes. Can Anything Stop Overtourism? NYT » World News Efforts to limit visitors in tourist hot spots have had mixed results, at best. Competing interests have a way of impeding attempts to stem the tide.

Chastened by Past Wars, Kremlin Tries to Elevate Its Veterans NYT » World News Russians who fought in Chechnya and Afghanistan came home to silence and stigma. There’s a very public push to make things different this time.

Gulf of Mexico? Gulf of America? What’s in a Name, Anyway? NYT » World News Following President Trump’s order renaming the Gulf of Mexico, at least in the United States, Mexicans and Cubans expressed annoyance, defiance, confusion and even amusement.

For Children in Rural Mozambique, the Future Comes Into Focus NYT » World News One doctor is showing nurses, teachers and parents how to spot eye problems, many of which can be easily treated. Surgery, and even just glasses, can be life-changing, and keep kids in school.