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Russia Amps Up Online Campaign Against Ukraine Before U.S. Elections NYT » World News Moscow has found better ways to conceal influence operations that spread arguments for isolationism, officials and experts say.

Thursday Briefing: Russia’s Online Attack on Ukraine Aid NYT » World News Plus, Stephen King’s greatest hits.

Security Forces Clash With Pro-Palestinian Protesters in Jordan, Video Shows NYT » World News Protesters gathered near the Israeli embassy in Amman, the capital, calling for the country to cancel its agreements with Israel.

Ice Skating and the Brain NYT » World News How do champion skaters accomplish their extraordinary jumps and spins? Brain science is uncovering clues.

Russian Group Spread Disinformation About Kate Middleton, Experts Say NYT » World News A Kremlin-linked group known for online campaigns to sow falsehoods and distrust among Russia’s foes helped fuel the frenzy of conspiracy theories about Catherine and her health.

Majority of Americans Disapprove of Israel’s Actions in Gaza, New Poll Shows NYT » World News The Gallup poll conducted this month found that 55 percent of Americans disapproved of Israel’s military action, an increase of 10 percentage points from four months earlier.

Oxford vs. Cambridge Boat Race Marred by Sewage Concerns NYT » World News Rowers in the Oxford-Cambridge Boat Race this weekend have been warned of dangerously high levels of E. coli in the River Thames, the latest sign of England’s polluted waterways.

It’s a Statue of Prince Philip. Really. But Now It Has to Go. NYT » World News A much-reviled faceless statue in Cambridge, England, commemorating Philip’s time as a chancellor of Cambridge University has been ordered to be removed.

Russia Has No Formal Death Penalty. Here’s How That Might Change. NYT » World News Some prominent Russians are calling for the execution of those responsible for the massacre at a concert hall near Moscow, and an end to Russia’s 28-year moratorium on capital punishment.

British Museum Sues Former Curator for Return of Stolen Items NYT » World News The museum accuses Peter Higgs, a former keeper of Greek and Roman antiquities, of stealing or damaging at least 1,800 artifacts and selling many on eBay.

Middle East Crisis: Hezbollah and Israel Trade Fire Across Lebanon Border NYT » World News At least one person died in Israel and seven were reported killed in Lebanon in the latest exchange of fire, which has raised fears of a wider conflict.

Life-Saving ECPR v CPR: What to Know NYT » World News A new approach to reviving victims of cardiac arrest has a higher rate of success than conventional CPR.

Kremlin Treads Carefully After Moscow Attack Over Fears of Ethnic Strife NYT » World News Anti-migrant rhetoric in the aftermath of the attacks at the concert venue outside Moscow has spurred fears that the tragedy could cause ethnic strife inside Russia.

Israel Deploys Expansive Facial Recognition Program in Gaza NYT » World News The experimental effort, which has not been disclosed, is being used to conduct mass surveillance of Palestinians in Gaza, according to military officials and others.

Thailand Lawmakers Pass Bill to Legalize Same-Sex Marriage NYT » World News The House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly to legalize same-sex marriage. The bill now goes to Thailand’s Senate.

Why Elon Musk Needs China NYT » World News Mr. Musk helped create China’s electric vehicle industry. But he is now facing challenges there as well as scrutiny in the West over his reliance on the country.

Wednesday Briefing NYT » World News The widening divide between the U.S. and Israel.

Inside the Garrick, the Men-Only London Club Rocked by Criticism NYT » World News Founded in 1831, the opulent private club has long guarded its membership list closely. A leak this month caused a scandal.

Tesla’s Pivot to China Saved Musk. It Also Binds Him to Beijing. NYT » World News Tesla and China built a symbiotic relationship, with credits, workers and parts that made Mr. Musk ultrarich. Now, his reliance on the country may give Beijing leverage.

Happy-Go-Lucky Australia Is Feeling Neither Happy, Nor Lucky NYT » World News After enjoying decades of prosperity, the country has hit stubborn economic turbulence.