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Ukraine Urges West to Allow Use of Weapons to Hit Russian Air Bases NYT » World News After bombs again rained on Kharkiv, Ukraine’s second-biggest city, President Volodymyr Zelensky asked Western partners to permit the use of their weapons against air bases inside Russia.

After Escaping China by Sea, Dissident Kwon Pyong Faces His Next Act NYT » World News Kwon Pyong recounted for the first time the series of gambles that got him out of China by jet ski, and almost a year later, out of South Korea.

In Germany, a Tournament Runs Smoothly, but the Trains Do Not NYT » World News Sweltering train cars, frequent delays and regular cancellations: At the Euro 2024 men’s soccer tournament, Germany’s faltering rail system emerges as a tough opponent.

Middle East Crisis: Israel’s Defense Minister Heads to Washington Amid Tensions NYT » World News Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel aired new grievances on over the Biden administration’s supply of munitions for the war in Gaza as his minister of defense headed to Washington.

Many Israelis Blame Hamas for Gaza Suffering, and Feel Little Sympathy NYT » World News Despite being aware of the devastation in the enclave, many in Israel ask why they should show pity when Palestinians there showed none on Oct. 7.

A Times Reporter on His Father’s Years in Mao’s Army in China NYT » World News For nearly a decade, I worked in China as a Times correspondent and bureau chief. But it wasn’t until researching for a book that I uncovered the full story of my father’s role in Communist rule.

The Man Softening the Ground for an Extremist Germany NYT » World News Björn Höcke has done more than take the far right into the mainstream. He is tilting the mainstream toward the far right.

‘Make Millions Before Grandma Dies’ Brings Tears to Southeast Asia NYT » World News A tear-jerker from Thailand, “How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies,” has become a surprise hit across the region. Its theme is universal: bonding with family.

The Nation Resurgent, and Borders, Too NYT » World News In France, as in the United States, feelings harden against immigrants, and President Emmanuel Macron and President Biden take note.

A Tourist From New Mexico Is Killed by an Elephant in Zambia NYT » World News The incident came months after another tourist was killed in Zambia when an elephant charged her group. One wildlife expert said the attacks were most likely “freak accidents.”

After Hajj Deaths, Egypt Suspends Companies That Took Pilgrims to Mecca NYT » World News The action against 16 tour companies came as governments look into whether many travelers were not properly registered to make the journey into the desert.

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Consider the Beach NYT » World News With much of the U.S. experiencing a heat wave, let us consider the beach and all its promises and pitfalls.

Middle East Crisis: Israeli Airstrikes Hit Gaza City; Casualties Are Reported NYT » World News The Israeli military said fighter jets had targeted “Hamas military infrastructure” at two sites. Gazan authorities reported multiple dead and said people were trapped under rubble.

Toxic Moonshine Leaves at Least 53 Dead in India’s South NYT » World News Consumption of tainted bootleg alcohol has caused several instances of mass deaths in recent years as drinkers seek out illicit liquor to save money or evade the law.

Hezbollah Has Threatened Cyprus. Here’s Why. NYT » World News Hassan Nasrallah, Hezbollah’s chief, warned that the armed group would punish the small island nation if it allowed Israel to use its airports and bases to target Lebanon.

As War Stretches On, Gaza’s High School Students Put Their Dreams on Hold NYT » World News Eight months of war have devastated Gaza’s education system, with schools turned into shelters and major rebuilding needed to make them functional again. Tens of thousands of students are missing their final exams.

Amid the Stanley Cup Excitement, Edmonton’s Downtown Struggles NYT » World News Edmonton’s mayor says that the issues behind homelessness, opioid overdoses and mental health crises cannot be fixed by cities.

Sheinbaum’s American Experience Offers Clues to Her Approach to U.S. Relations NYT » World News The next Mexican president’s years of living in California provide insight into how she will handle key issues in Mexico-Washington ties.

Why Turkey Is Euro 2024’s Second Home Team NYT » World News A soccer championship has doubled as a test of identity for millions of Germans with Turkish roots. For many, picking one team to support was an easy decision.