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Three West African Countries Exit Regional ECOWAS Bloc NYT » World News Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger are withdrawing from a 49-year-old regional alliance that has allowed goods and nearly 400 million people to travel freely across a tightly connected region.

They Called It ‘Improper’ to Have Women in the Olympics. But She Persisted. NYT » World News A century ago, Alice Milliat fought for the inclusion of female athletes in the Olympics. Her contribution, long overlooked, is now being recognized.

American Climber’s Body Found on Mountain Peru After 22 Years NYT » World News Melting glaciers on Mount Huascarán in Peru helped uncover the body of Bill Stampfl, who disappeared while climbing the mountain with two friends.

U.K. Police Searching for Man Suspected of Killing 3 Women With Crossbow NYT » World News The women died at the scene near London on Tuesday, the police said. The BBC identified the victims as the wife and children of one of its commentators.

They Called It ‘Improper’ to Have Women in the Olympics. But She Persisted. NYT » World News A century ago, Alice Milliat fought for the inclusion of female athletes in the Olympics. Her contribution, long overlooked, is now being recognized.

Biden Announces Tariffs on Chinese Metals Routed Through Mexico NYT » World News The measure aims to close a loophole that officials said allowed metals made partly in China to come into the United States duty free.

Rwanda Says It Doesn’t Have to Repay UK for Scrapped Migration Plan NYT » World News Britain gave Rwanda hundreds of millions of pounds, even though no asylum seekers were deported to the Central African nation under the agreement.

Middle East Crisis: Deadly Israeli Strike Was 4th in Recent Days to Hit School Buildings in Gaza, U.N. Says NYT » World News The strike killed at least 27 people and wounded dozens, health authorities in the territory said. Israel said it had targeted a Hamas member who took part in the Oct. 7 attacks.

Berlin Honors Earliest Settlers, Whose Bones Shared Their Secrets NYT » World News Archaeologists unearthed some 4,000 ancient skeletons from the heart of the city. After years of study, they were reinterred in a rare and solemn tribute.

Squirt Guns and ‘Go Home’ Signs: Barcelona Residents Take Aim at Tourists NYT » World News Locals confronted visitors to the Catalan capital in a whimsical (but very serious) demonstration against mass tourism and housing shortages.

A Biden Confidant Emerges as a Crucial Mideast Diplomat NYT » World News Amos Hochstein, an energy policy official who was born in Israel, is playing diplomatic firefighter along the Israel-Lebanon border.

Euro 2024’s Best Party Invite: Meet at the Bus. And Wear Orange. NYT » World News With thousands of voices and a few well-choreographed dance moves, Dutch fans have transformed match days into pulsing, joyous celebrations. Their next one is Wednesday.

Why Venezuelans Abroad Can’t Vote in Their Country’s Presidential Election NYT » World News Many Venezuelans who left their homeland oppose the country’s autocratic president, but strict requirements will prevent most from voting in a closely watched election.

French Elections Show Battle for Europe’s Political Soul NYT » World News A coarsening of public discourse and contempt for mainstream parties have politicians on both sides denouncing what they say are extreme positions by their opponents, analysts say.

As Violence Surges, Can Pakistan Protect Its Chinese Projects? NYT » World News China has invested billions in megaprojects across Pakistan. But a resurgence in militant violence is threatening to derail badly needed investment.

Euro 2024’s Best Party Invite: Meet at the Bus. And Wear Orange. NYT » World News With thousands of voices and a few well-choreographed dance moves, Dutch fans have transformed match days into pulsing, joyous celebrations. Their next one is Wednesday.

Berlin Honors Earliest Settlers, Whose Bones Shared Their Secrets NYT » World News Archaeologists unearthed some 4,000 ancient skeletons from the heart of the city. After years of study, they were reinterred in a rare and solemn tribute.

Defeated by A.I., a Legend in the Board Game Go Warns: Get Ready for What’s Next NYT » World News Lee Saedol was one of the world’s top Go players, and his shocking loss to an A.I. opponent was a harbinger of a new, unsettling era. “It may not be a happy ending,” he says.

Wednesday Briefing NYT » World News Biden at the NATO summit in Washington.

Wednesday Briefing: NATO Summit Begins NYT » World News Plus, the U.S. says Russia is struggling in Ukraine.