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Britain says it’s restoring funding to the U.N. agency that aids Palestinians. NYT » World News The country’s new foreign secretary said that the agency, UNRWA, had taken steps to ensure that it meets “the highest standards of neutrality.”

Nguyen Phu Trong, Powerful Vietnamese Leader, Is Dead at 80 NYT » World News Known for his “blazing furnace” anticorruption campaign, Mr. Trong consolidated power in one of the world’s few remaining Communist dictatorships.

ICJ Set to Weigh In on Israel’s Occupation of Palestinian Territories NYT » World News The advisory opinion by the International Court of Justice marks the first time the court has laid out its stance on an issue that for decades has been the subject of debates and resolutions at the United Nations.

Zelensky Is First Foreign Leader to Visit U.K. Cabinet Since Clinton NYT » World News President Volodymyr Zelensky briefed Keir Starmer’s top team in an appearance designed to showcase Britain’s steadfast support for Ukraine in its war against Russia.

Conflict in Western Congo Leaves Thousands Dead and Displaced NYT » World News Overshadowed by fighting in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo, a dispute in the west between two ethnic groups has resulted in thousands of civilians killed and more than 550,000 displaced near the capital, Kinshasa.

Live Updates: Global Tech Outage Grounds Flights and Hits Businesses NYT » World News Airlines, banks and broadcasters were among the companies around the world reporting disruptions, citing technical issues.

Middle East Crisis: Houthis Claim Responsibility for Deadly Drone Attack in Tel Aviv NYT » World News The drone crashed into a building near the U.S. consulate, killing at least one person. Israel’s military said the drone had likely come from Yemen, where the Houthis are based.

America’s Unstable Politics NYT » World News A remarkable day for both Donald Trump and President Biden highlights our new era of political uncertainty.

Why Do Kind Strangers Return Our Wallets? NYT » World News Whoever you are, we appreciate it.

Is She the Oldest Person in the Amazon Rainforest? NYT » World News The life of Varî Vãti Marubo shows how much life has changed for the rainforest’s Indigenous tribes — and how much has stayed the same.

Russian Court to Deliver Verdict on Evan Gershkovich, Wall Street Journal Reporter NYT » World News The case against him has been repeatedly denounced by his employer, The Wall Street Journal, and the United States, but a verdict could set the stage for a prisoner exchange.

Putin Counted on Waning U.S. Interest in Ukraine. It Might Be a Winning Bet. NYT » World News The arc of American foreign policy could be moving closer to the Russian president’s view of it. But he has been wrong before about the U.S.

ICJ Set to Weigh In on Israel’s Occupation of Palestinian Territories NYT » World News An Israeli army reservist and resident of Tekoa, a settlement in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, standing guard near the settlement last year.

Student Protests in Bangladesh Turn Deadly: What to Know NYT » World News Seventeen people have been killed in violent clashes between the police and students protesting a quota system used to fill coveted civil service jobs.

The Protests in Bangladesh NYT » World News Students, armed mainly with sticks, have been demonstrating for days against a quota system for government jobs they consider unfair. At least 19 people have died.

Friday Briefing NYT » World News A pivotal moment in the White House race.

A Tip Sheet to Help Decipher American Politics NYT » World News With the presidential campaign in a stretch of discord and profound uncertainty, here are a few pieces that provide understanding and context.

Italian Monks Rebuild Quake-Ravaged Monastery, Giving Hope to Region NYT » World News Eight years after devastating earthquakes ravaged central Italy, the reopening of a monastery is an inspiration for an area still struggling to recover.

A Border Crossing Shuttered for Months Traps Sick and Wounded in Gaza NYT » World News The Rafah crossing to Egypt has been closed since Israel captured it in early May, blocking the only route out of the territory for thousands of Palestinians who desperately need medical care.

Large Earthquake Rocks Northern Chile NYT » World News There were no immediate reports of injuries or damage after the 7.4 magnitude earthquake.