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Yazidi Woman Taken Captive by ISIS Has Been Rescued in Gaza, Israel Says NYT » World News She was returned to her family in Iraq after a complex operation involving the United States, Jordan and others, the Israeli military said.

Israeli Airstrike Kills At Least 18 People in the West Bank NYT » World News The high toll and Israel’s use of a warplane were unusual for the Israeli military’s operations in the West Bank, which have escalated during the war in Gaza.

How 2 Offhand Remarks by Biden Caused Waves in the Markets and the Middle East NYT » World News The president’s casual disclosures underscored the power of his words — and how quickly they travel.

What to Know About the Marburg Virus Disease Outbreak NYT » World News In Rwanda, 11 deaths have been reported from this rare but deadly disease. Two people tested negative in Germany this week.

Friday Briefing: Israel Expands Evacuation Orders in Lebanon NYT » World News Plus, paying countries to protect trees.

The S.S. United States May Soon Find New Life on the Florida Seafloor NYT » World News The S.S. United States, one of the fastest ships to ever cross the Atlantic Ocean, may be sunk off the coast and turned into a habitat to marine life as the world’s largest artificial reef.

Oil Price Jumps After Biden Says ‘Discussing’ Potential Israeli Strike on Iranian Facilities NYT » World News The president was asked about a potential strike on the oil infrastructure of Iran, which accounts for about 2 percent of the world’s supply.

Unable to Penetrate Systems, Hackers Spread Lies About Vulnerabilities NYT » World News When France fended off cyberattacks during the Olympics, hackers circulated false claims about their attacks, a tactic the United States could face during the election.

A NOAA Climate Agency in Asheville Was Knocked Out by Helene NYT » World News The National Centers for Environmental Information in Asheville, N.C., sweep together data from around the world to help track Earth’s warming.

Masamitsu Yoshioka, Last Pearl Harbor Bombardier, Dies at 106 NYT » World News He was 23 years old when he took part in the attack that triggered America’s declaration of war against Japan. He rarely spoke publicly about it.

Europe Expected to Approve Higher Tariffs on Electric Cars From China NYT » World News The European Union is expected to support wielding tariffs on electric vehicles made in China, seeking to prevent unfair competition.

World Braces for Bigger Trade Wars if Trump Wins NYT » World News Business owners and foreign governments are preparing for high tariffs and trade disruptions, depending on the outcome of the election.

Abuse Claims Add to Telegram C.E.O. Pavel Durov’s Legal Troubles NYT » World News The mother of three children with Pavel Durov has poked holes in the Russian tech titan’s carefully managed image through a criminal complaint and her account of their opulent lifestyle.

After Successes, Israel’s Military Is in a ‘Long Game’ With No Clear Outcome NYT » World News A year after perhaps the worst military and intelligence debacle in the country’s history, its armed forces have regained the momentum. Some ask: to what end?

Amid Sanctions, Russian Oil Tankers Are Flying New Flags NYT » World News A shadowy network of ships has registered in Gabon, highlighting how Vladimir V. Putin is building an economy beyond the reach of Western sanctions.

A Climate Fund Could Pay Billions to Protect Trees in Amazon and Beyond NYT » World News Brazil is proposing a fund that would pay countries to protect tropical forests that are crucial to curbing climate change. It would generate returns, too.

S. Iswaran, Ex-Singapore Minister, Sentenced to 1 Year in Prison NYT » World News The sentence for S. Iswaran, the former transportation minister who pleaded guilty last week, was longer than what prosecutors had sought.

2 Killed as Typhoon Krathon Drenches Taiwan Before Landfall NYT » World News Heavy rain has caused landslides and floods. The authorities have evacuated nearly 10,000 people and closed schools and offices for a second day.

Thursday Briefing: Strikes Leave 6 Dead in Beirut NYT » World News Plus, new evidence in the Trump election case.

Mexican Military Fatally Shoots Six Migrants NYT » World News The country’s defense ministry said the military officers who opened fire might have mistaken the migrants for cartel members.