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‘Patriots’ Review: What Happened to the Man Who Made Putin? NYT » World News Michael Stuhlbarg and Will Keen shine as a kingmaker and his creature. But in Peter Morgan’s cheesy-fun play, it’s not always clear which is which.

Tuesday Briefing: The Trump Trial Opens NYT » World News Also, a top Israeli general resigned.

Biden Official Calls for Investigation in Chinese Swimming Doping Case NYT » World News The administration’s top drug official, Rahul Gupta, said he would bring up the handling of Chinese swimmers’ positive tests at a meeting of sports officials this week.

Earth Day 2024: A Look at 3 Places Adapting Quickly to Fight Climate Change NYT » World News Paris is becoming a city of bikes. Across China, people are snapping up $5,000 electric cars. On Earth Day, a look at a few bright spots for emission reductions.

Three Places Changing Quickly to Fight Climate Change NYT » World News Paris is becoming a city of bikes. Across China, people are snapping up $5,000 electric cars. On Earth Day, a look at a few bright spots for emission reductions.

Israel Hasn’t Offered Evidence Tying U.N. Workers to Terrorism, Review Says NYT » World News Israel has said that one in ten employees in Gaza of a U.N. relief agency, UNRWA, belong to Hamas or Palestinian Islamic Jihad, and that the agency should be disbanded.

The Stark Reality of Israel’s Fight in Gaza NYT » World News Israel has failed to achieve its two primary goals of the war, while the suffering of Palestinians erodes support even among its allies.

Ukraine War Helped Push World Military Spending to 35-Year High, Study Says NYT » World News The outlay reached $2.4 trillion last year, a research group found, 6.8 percent up on 2022. Tensions in Asia and the Middle East also contributed.

TikTok Faces E.U. Inquiry Over ‘Addictive’ Features NYT » World News European officials threatened to fine TikTok and force it to remove some features, the latest regulatory challenge for the Chinese-owned social media app.

Huw Edwards, a Top BBC Anchor, Resigns After 40 Years NYT » World News Mr. Edwards had been off the air since July, when he was accused of paying for sexually explicit images, and he cited medical reasons for his decision to quit.

FIFA Said to Be Close to TV Deal With Apple for New Tournament NYT » World News The agreement would give the tech company worldwide rights for a monthlong World Cup-style competition between top teams set to take place next year.

Palestinian Baby Delivered After Mother Killed in Israeli Strike NYT » World News The baby was born 10 weeks premature and weighed three pounds, a doctor said. Her father and sister also died.

Everton Is Back on Market as Deal With 777 Partners Falters NYT » World News With a proposed sale stalled seven months after it was announced, a financially strapped Premier League team is seeking a backup plan.

Germany Arrests 3 Suspected of Passing Secrets to China NYT » World News Sensitive naval data, along with a high-powered laser, were obtained for China by three German citizens, according to prosecutors.

Modi Calls Muslims ‘Infiltrators’ Who Would Take India’s Wealth NYT » World News The direct language used against the country’s largest minority was a contrast to the image Prime Minister Narendra Modi presents on the world stage.

1974: Leftists Threaten to Kill Official in Genoa Kidnap NYT » World News A man claiming to represent members of a group called the Red Brigades said that they would kill the Italian city’s deputy public prosecutor unless an imprisoned bank robber was released.

Senior Israeli Military Official Resigns After Oct. 7 Intelligence Failures NYT » World News Aharon Haliva, the head of military intelligence, is the highest-ranking Israeli official to step down since the Hamas-led attack.

Car Attack in Jerusalem Injures at Least 3 NYT » World News The police arrested two men who fled the area after a car rammed into pedestrians. The Israeli authorities said the attack was an act of terrorism.

India and Bangladesh Reel from Extreme Heat NYT » World News April is typically hot in South and Southeast Asia, but temperatures this month have been unusually high.

Israelis Prepare to Mark Passover With Hostages Still in Gaza NYT » World News Many Jews say they will adapt their Passover rituals around the Seder table this year to fit the somber mood of a country at war.