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Wednesday Briefing NYT &rt; World News The papal conclave begins.

What Makes This Conclave Unpredictable NYT &rt; World News A diverse electorate of cardinals is meeting in a conclave to pick the next pope. Though Francis appointed most of them, they may not choose another pope like him, as Jason Horowitz, the Rome bureau chief of The New York Times, explains.

The Internet Can’t Resist the Conclave (the Real Thing) NYT &rt; World News In a mix of fascination, irreverence and possible blasphemy, social media platforms have been flooded with videos and memes about the secretive gathering of cardinals in Vatican City.

The Vote for the Next Pope Is Also a Referendum on Francis NYT &rt; World News As cardinals begin a conclave to choose Pope Francis’ successor, they must decide whether to find a pope who follows his path or forges a new one.

Old Angst Resurfaces in Poland About Abandonment by the U.S. NYT &rt; World News Shaken by Trump, Putin and the war in Ukraine, Poland is again feeling angst about being abandoned by the United States.

Venezuelan Opposition Leaders Flee to U.S. After 412 Days in Hiding NYT &rt; World News The five officials ran one of the most consequential presidential campaigns in the country’s history while sheltering at the Argentine diplomatic residence.

Trump Administration Plans to Send Migrants to Libya on a Military Flight NYT &rt; World News Human rights groups have called conditions in the country’s network of migrant detention centers “horrific” and “deplorable.”

On Remote Scottish Island, a Smoking Opportunity Awaits NYT &rt; World News A “serial business creator” and owner of a fish smokery on Colonsay, population 125, says he’s willing to give away his business, free.

Trump Surprises Canada and Carney With New Message: We Love You NYT &rt; World News President Trump played nice when he came face-to-face with the new prime minister of Canada, the country he has spent months belittling.

Wednesday Briefing: The Conclave Begins NYT &rt; World News Plus, the world’s must-see gardens.

India Strikes Pakistan Two Weeks After Kashmir Terrorist Attack NYT &rt; World News The strikes came after an attack by militants killed more than two dozen civilians in Indian-administered Kashmir and are an intensification of a conflict between two nuclear powers.

Trump Says the U.S. Will Stop Bombing Houthi Militants NYT &rt; World News It was unclear whether the Houthis were going to stop impeding international shipping, which was the objective of the American bombing campaign.

Germany Gets a New Chancellor, in Unexpectedly Dramatic Fashion NYT &rt; World News Friedrich Merz secured the top job but only after losing on his first attempt, a surprise that potentially weakens his government at a fraught time for Germany and Europe

U.S. to Downgrade Palestinian Affairs Office in Jerusalem, Officials Say NYT &rt; World News The U.S. ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, plans to shut down a direct communications channel between U.S. diplomats in Jerusalem working on Palestinian issues and agencies in Washington.

Tesla Sales Fall in Germany and U.K. to Lowest Point in 2 Years NYT &rt; World News Demand for the U.S. auto maker’s vehicles slid amid stronger competition from Europe and China and rising anger at Elon Musk’s political forays.

India Seeks to Block Auction of Buddhist Religious Relics NYT &rt; World News A collection of jewels and holy relics is set to be auctioned by the family of a colonial-era English explorer. Now, the Indian government says it’s not theirs to sell.

A Haven for Civilians in Sudan Is Attacked for a Third Day NYT &rt; World News Drone strikes hit a fuel depot, airport and a hotel in Port Sudan, bringing violence to a city that had so far been spared in the devastating civil war.

Ukrainian Drone Attack Forces Restriction of Flights Near Moscow, Russia Says NYT &rt; World News The volley came just days before a planned parade in the capital to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II in Europe.

Live Updates: Friedrich Merz Stumbles in Bid to Become Germany’s Next Leader NYT &rt; World News The conservative leader, who won national elections in February, failed to secure the parliamentary votes needed to become chancellor. A second vote was scheduled for Tuesday afternoon.

What Happened When Trump Altered the Deal With Law Firms and Universities NYT &rt; World News Does the prisoner’s dilemma still apply when the rules break down?