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Years After Japan’s Nuclear Disaster, People With Cancer Seek Answers NYT &rt; World News A survey has found hundreds of thyroid tumors, but Japanese officials say they are unrelated to the Fukushima meltdowns. Now they face a lawsuit.

China’s Military Spectacle NYT &rt; World News China used a parade of fighter jets, missiles and goose-stepping troops to honor the country’s wartime sacrifice and issue a defiant warning to rivals.

Kim Jong-un Brings a His Daughter and Potential Heir, Ju-ae, to Beijing NYT &rt; World News Kim Ju-ae’s presence at a major gathering of world leaders is the latest sign that North Korea’s dictator considers her a successor, analysts said.

Nemat Shafik, Columbia President During Protests, Takes Another Tough Job NYT &rt; World News Dr. Shafik, who came under fire for her handling of pro-Palestinian campus protests last year, is now the chief economic adviser to Britain’s prime minister.

Alberta Backs Off on School Library Book Ban NYT &rt; World News Alberta ordered schools to pull “inappropriate” books, but paused its plan after a large school district banned scores of books in an apparent effort to make a point.

Putin’s Propaganda War NYT &rt; World News Russian authorities are using a festival to showcase Moscow as a place where life is better than in the West.

Xi’s Parade Will Send the Message: China Will Not Be Bullied Again NYT &rt; World News The show of firepower in Beijing, to be attended by President Vladimir V. Putin, is designed to show that China is strong enough to resist pressure from foreign powers.

Under New Law, Greece Can Imprison Rejected Asylum Seekers NYT &rt; World News A surge in migrants landing on Crete this summer has diminished, but Greece is hoping to deter future undocumented immigration.

Netanyahu Faces High-Level Opposition to His Stance on Gaza Truce NYT &rt; World News High-level political and security figures are said to be resisting the prime minister’s demand for a comprehensive deal to end the war in Gaza.

Assad and Aides Are Wanted in France for Deadly Strike on Journalists NYT &rt; World News Judges issued arrest warrants for Bashar al-Assad and six officials of his regime in Syria for an attack that killed two journalists, including Marie Colvin.

Rubio Flies to Mexico for Security Talks Amid Trump Pressure Campaign NYT &rt; World News President Trump has ordered military action against Latin American drug cartels and has threatened a new tariff. President Claudia Sheinbaum of Mexico has pushed back.

Similar Names Lead to Misdirected Anger in U.S. Open Hat-Snatching Scandal NYT &rt; World News The chief executive of the Polish company Drogbruk was captured on video snatching a hat in front of a child. The head of Drog-Bruk, a different firm, is getting attacked. The executives also have similar surnames.

Jair Bolsonaro, Charged With Plotting a Coup, Is Not at His Trial NYT &rt; World News Brazil’s Supreme Court began judging the case against the former president, who did not attend the proceedings because of poor health, his defense team said.

Gérard Depardieu Is Ordered to Stand Trial Over Rape Accusations NYT &rt; World News The actress Charlotte Arnould has accused the French movie icon of raping her twice in 2018 at his home in Paris. He denies wrongdoing.

Maduro Says War With Venezuela Would Stain Trump’s Hands with Blood NYT &rt; World News As U.S. warships and troops gather in the Caribbean, Mr. Maduro threatened an “armed fight” in response to any military action. He also appealed for peace.

Poor Amazon Rains Linked to Brazil Deforestation NYT &rt; World News Deforestation is playing a greater role than researchers expected, according to a new study.

After Deadly Earthquake in Afghanistan, Emergency Aid Trickles In NYT &rt; World News Villages remain cut off in the remote, mountainous areas in the east that have been hardest hit by the disaster, which has killed at least 1,400 people.

How Protests, Tear Gas and Looting Roiled Indonesia NYT &rt; World News Deep-rooted resentment between the haves and have-nots set off a wave of antigovernment protests that have turned violent.

Why China Is Trying to Tame Its Electric Car Frenzy NYT &rt; World News Beijing has run out of patience with companies slashing prices, and is urging restraint. But fierce competition is also producing a surge of innovation.

Scientists Denounce Trump Administration’s Climate Report NYT &rt; World News Scores of researchers reviewed the Energy Department’s argument about greenhouse gases and found serious deficiencies.