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Paramilitary Fighters Massacre More Than 100 Civilians, Doctors’ Group Says NYT &rt; World News The Sudan Doctors Network said that the Rapid Support Forces had killed at least 21 children on Thursday, the latest violent spasm in Sudan’s civil war.

New ‘Climate Superfund’ Laws Face Widening Legal Challenges NYT &rt; World News The Trump administration sued to block two state laws designed to force oil companies to pay the costs of climate change. Several other states are joining the fight, too.

Canada’s Mark Carney to Visit Trump and Begin Tariff Negotiations NYT &rt; World News Prime Minister Mark Carney, who will make his first visit to Washington since his election, said President Trump’s call to annex Canada as the 51st state would not be on the table.

Prince Harry Says He Would ‘Love Reconciliation’ With Royal Family NYT &rt; World News In a BBC interview, Harry said he didn’t know how long King Charles, who has cancer, had left to live, and he expressed a desire to make peace with his family.

Trump Labels Haiti’s Powerful Gangs as Terrorists NYT &rt; World News The move will enable harsh sanctions on the gangs, which control important sectors of the country’s economy, and anybody that does business with them.

Universal Antivenom May Grow Out of Man Who Let Snakes Bite Him Hundreds of Times NYT &rt; World News Scientists identified antibodies that neutralized the poison in whole or in part from the bites of cobras, mambas and other deadly species.

Two Scientific Groups Say They’ll Keep Working on U.S. Climate Assessment NYT &rt; World News The organizations said they planned to publish the assessment even after the Trump administration’s decision to dismiss all authors on the project.

How Rubio Proved Himself as Trump’s Loyal Foreign Policy Foot Soldier NYT &rt; World News As Secretary of State, Marco Rubio has been Donald Trump’s reliable echo on issues like Iran, Ukraine and Gaza. But Steve Witkoff, the president’s friend, remains the chief negotiator.

For the U.S. and China, the Only Talking Is About Whether to Talk NYT &rt; World News The standoff over terms of negotiations, and whether they are happening, signals that a protracted economic fight lies ahead.

Reform UK Surges as Conservatives Lose Seats: 4 Local Elections Takeaways NYT &rt; World News Britain’s two main parties suffered significant losses in municipal and mayoral votes as Reform U.K., a right-wing populist party, surged ahead.

Prince Harry Loses Latest Court Battle Over His Security in the U.K. NYT &rt; World News The decision is the latest stage in his case against the government over his right to automatic police protection in Britain.

Who Is Cardinal Matteo Zuppi, a Possible Contender for the Next Pope? NYT &rt; World News A possible contender for the papacy, Cardinal Matteo Zuppi has worked with the needy and the disenfranchised, even as he participated in peace talks around the world.

Far-Right AfD Is Labeled Extremist by Germany’s Intelligence Agency NYT &rt; World News The designation is certain to inflame debates over whether the party should be banned, though some polls show it to be the most popular in the country.

Explosions Cripple Ship Carrying Aid to Gaza in the Mediterranean Sea NYT &rt; World News A human rights group operating the ship blamed a drone attack for the explosions, which caused a fire on the vessel. The crew was safe and remained on board.

Exxon and Chevron Report Lower Profits While Girding for Tariffs NYT &rt; World News President Trump’s trade policies have helped to push down oil prices while raising the costs of materials for oil and gas companies.

Russell Brand Is Granted Bail in U.K. Court Hearing on Rape Charges NYT &rt; World News The comedian, actor and YouTuber appeared before a London courtroom for the first stage of what could be lengthy criminal proceedings.

There’s Never Been a Pope From the U.S. Could Cardinal Prevost Change That? NYT &rt; World News Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, a native of Chicago, has spent the bulk of his career outside the United States. Supporters say he represents a “dignified middle of the road.”

What Will Happen to Australia’s Housing Market After the Election NYT &rt; World News Going into a federal election, both major parties are hesitant to tame the sky-high property values that have priced many voters out of the housing market.

How the End of a U.S. Tax Loophole Hurts Chinese Companies NYT &rt; World News A loophole that has allowed American shoppers to buy lots of cheap goods from mainland China and Hong Kong without paying tariffs and filling customs forms is closing on Friday. Meaghan Tobin, a correspondent for The New York Times covering business in Asia, explains.

A Pastor of the Poor Skilled in Conflict Resolution NYT &rt; World News A possible contender for the papacy, Cardinal Matteo Zuppi has worked with the needy and the disenfranchised, even as he participated in peace talks around the world.