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Russia Beefs Up Forces Near Finland’s Border NYT &rt; World News Tents, shelters for fighter jets and warehouses for military vehicles show increased Russian presence near one of NATO’s newest members.

U.K.-E.U. Summit: What to Know as Officials Gather to Talk Defense, Trade and More NYT &rt; World News Top officials from Britain and the European Union will gather in London on Monday. Here’s what to expect.

South Africa’s President to Challenge Trump on Afrikaner Refugees NYT &rt; World News In a visit to the White House, President Cyril Ramaphosa will also highlight business opportunities for Elon Musk.

Nicusor Dan Beats George Simion in Romana’s Presidential Election NYT &rt; World News Nicusor Dan, the mayor of Bucharest, defeated George Simion, a nationalist aligned with President Trump who had been seen as the front-runner.

Monday Briefing: Trump and Putin Are Set to Talk NYT &rt; World News Plus, a Japanese author breaks barriers.

A Liberal Takes the Lead in the Critical Vote for Poland’s President NYT &rt; World News Rafal Trzaskowski, the Warsaw mayor, appeared to have won the first round of the election. Prime Minister Donald Tusk is hoping his eventual victory will help push through a liberal agenda.

Pakistan Says It Expects Truce to Hold as Hotline to India Stays Open NYT &rt; World News The two adversaries have spent the week since the end of the military confrontation making the case that they emerged victorious.

Russia Unleashes One of Its Largest Drone Barrages of the Ukraine War NYT &rt; World News The bombardment, which Ukrainian officials said mostly targeted Kyiv, came just a day before President Trump was expected to talk with President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia.

Zelensky Meets With Pope Leo After Inaugural Mass NYT &rt; World News Ukraine’s president was among the dignitaries and world leaders in St. Peter’s Square. After the meeting, he thanked the Vatican for its willingness to serve as a venue for peace talks between Ukraine and Russia.

Amid Cease-Fire Talks, Israel Expands Ground Operations in Gaza NYT &rt; World News This new stage of the war is aimed at pressuring Hamas into releasing hostages and ultimately destroying the group or forcing it to surrender.

Pope Leo evokes his predecessor with a message of inclusivity and unity. NYT &rt; World News Pope Leo XIV delivering his homily on Sunday.

Trump Says He’ll Speak With Putin About Ukraine War: What to Know NYT &rt; World News Despite a flurry of diplomatic activity, there is little evidence Russia and Ukraine are close to an agreement.

Until 60 Years Ago, New Popes Were Crowned NYT &rt; World News Pope Leo XIV presided over his inaugural Mass on Sunday. Years ago, it would have included a solemn moment when the pontiff was crowned with an elaborate gold and jewel-encrusted papal tiara.

What is the image of the Virgin Mary near the altar? NYT &rt; World News The ancient image of Our Lady of Good Counsel, from the Marian Shrine of Genazzano in Italy.

Pope Leo XIV Celebrates Inaugural Mass as Head of Catholic Church NYT &rt; World News Tens of thousands came to St. Peter’s Square to mark the official start of the pontificate of the first American to lead the Roman Catholic Church. Vice President JD Vance was among the dignitaries who attended.

JD Vance has come to greet the new pope, but old tensions loom. NYT &rt; World News Vice President JD Vance and his wife, Usha Vance, the second lady, in St. Peter’s Square on Sunday.

Pope Leo evokes his predecessor with a message of inclusivity and unity. NYT &rt; World News Pope Leo XIV delivering his homily on Sunday.

Zelensky attends the Mass after the pope offered the Vatican as a venue for peace talks. NYT &rt; World News President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine and his wife, Olena Zelenska, arriving for mass in St. Peter’s Square on Sunday.

World Leaders Attend Pope Leo’s Inaugural Mass NYT &rt; World News Vice President JD Vance was among those present at St. Peter’s Square on Sunday.

Live Updates: Pope Leo XIV’s Inaugural Mass Draws Leaders and Catholic Faithful NYT &rt; World News Vice President JD Vance was among the dignitaries attending the Mass in St. Peter’s Square. It marks the start of the pontificate of the first American to lead the Roman Catholic Church. Watch and follow live.