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A Symbol of Mandalay’s Rapid Growth Comes Crashing Down in Earthquake NYT &rt; World News The collapse of the Sky Villa complex in the Myanmar city of Mandalay buried an unknown number of people amid the earthquake on Friday that killed more than 2,700.

A Prison Death Highlights Russia’s LGBTQ Crackdown NYT &rt; World News The Russian government has unleashed a wave of repression against L.G.B.T.Q. people, with the police raiding gay night clubs and investigators targeting people they suspect of being gay.

The Irving Family Provides Many Jobs to a Canadian Province, But Also Draws Concerns NYT &rt; World News The Irving family businesses dominate Saint John, New Brunswick. They are a major employer, but residents say those jobs have come with a steep cost.

Druse Militia Refuse to Join Syria’s New Army NYT &rt; World News The militias that control the Druse religious minority’s heartland in southwestern Syria have resisted the new government’s attempts to bring all armed groups under its control.

U.S. Sanctions Chinese and Hong Kong Officials for Pursuing Activists Abroad NYT &rt; World News China’s former top spy catcher is among six security enforcers targeted as the Trump administration turns its attention to human rights issues in the city.

China’s Military Drills Around Taiwan Are a Warning to Its President NYT &rt; World News The drills came after Taiwan’s president, Lai Ching-te, announced measures to counter China’s influence and espionage. Beijing also wants to send a message to Washington, analysts said.

Tuesday Briefing NYT &rt; World News President Trump’s talk of a third term.

There’s No Party Like an Iftar Party for Bangladesh’s Aspiring Leaders NYT &rt; World News During Ramadan, political parties used the events to signal potential alliances after the ouster of the country’s authoritarian leader.

As Bangladesh Reinvents Itself, Islamist Hard-Liners See an Opening NYT &rt; World News A brewing shift toward religious conservatism has emerged from the political vacuum in this country of 175 million people.

The UK Government Wouldn’t Ban Smartphones in Schools. These Parents Stepped Up. NYT &rt; World News In Britain, amid growing evidence of harm to young people from extreme content online, a “Smartphone Free Childhood” campaign is going viral.

Israel’s Military Says It Struck Beirut’s Suburbs NYT &rt; World News The attack was the second in less than a week, raising fears that a cease-fire between Israel and Hezbollah could unravel.

South Korea’s President Will Learn His Fate on Friday NYT &rt; World News The Constitutional Court will announce on Friday whether Yoon Suk Yeol, who was impeached in December for declaring martial law, will be permanently removed from office or restored to power.

Tuesday Briefing: A Shock Ruling in France NYT &rt; World News Plus, lessons on happiness from Finland.

U.A.E. Sentences Three People to Death for Killing an Israeli Rabbi NYT &rt; World News Emirati authorities decided on a punishment for the “premeditated murder with terrorist intention” of Rabbi Zvi Kogan but offered no details about the crime.

Le Pen’s Embezzlement Charges and What They Mean for France’s Democracy NYT &rt; World News A court’s conviction of the far-right leader for embezzlement and its ban on her running for office have set off a new crisis for France.

U.S. Has Spent $40 Million to Jail About 400 Migrants at Guantánamo NYT &rt; World News The disclosure of the tab so far came after a visit by five senators to the offshore operation, who condemned it as a waste of resources.

A Quarter-Billion Dollars for Defamation: Inside Greenpeace’s Huge Loss NYT &rt; World News A pipeline company’s lawsuit against the environmental group could chill free speech, experts said. First Amendment issues are likely to figure prominently in an appeal.

Prince Harry Resigns From Charity Amid Board Dispute: What to Know NYT &rt; World News Harry resigned from Sentebale, the charity he co-founded in memory of his mother, after a dispute erupted between the charity’s chair, Sophie Chandauka, and five of its trustees.

Marine Le Pen’s Embezzlement Conviction: What to Know and What’s Next NYT &rt; World News The far-right French politician was a leading candidate to become the country’s next president, but has now been barred from running for public office for five years.

As Rescuers Work at Collapsed Bangkok Building, Those Who Found Love There Await News NYT &rt; World News The Bangkok building razed by Friday’s quake employed men and women who had found love at work. Despite glimmers of hope, many were still beneath the rubble.