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The Killer Stalking Sri Lanka’s Men NYT » World News Climate change and contaminated water have combined to create an epidemic of kidney disease.

Monday Briefing NYT » World News The left surges in French elections.

5 Takeaways From France’s Snap Election NYT » World News It was a day of big surprises in France, with the left surging unexpectedly, the far right falling far short of expectations and the question of who will be the next prime minister still unclear.

Soaring Temperatures and Profit Seekers Amplify Dangers on the Hajj NYT » World News “The halls felt like they were on fire,” one Jordanian woman said of her accommodations after she opted to take a cheaper travel package for “unregistered” pilgrims to Saudi Arabia.

Viktor Orban, Hungary’s Leader, Meets With Xi in China After Talks With Putin NYT » World News Mr. Orban said his visit to Beijing was part of a “peace mission” for Ukraine. But both leaders want to offset Western power.

How the Far-Right National Rally Did in France’s Elections NYT » World News The party fell short of expectations but had captured its highest number of National Assembly seats.

France’s New Popular Front Was Formed to Keep Far Right From Power NYT » World News The left-wing alliance includes the divisive Jean-Luc Mélenchon, a combative politician who has been accused of antisemitism.

France’s campaign season was marred by racist attacks and violent acts. NYT » World News Prisca Thevenot, the government spokeswoman, is one of more than 50 people who have been the target of racist attacks during the campaign.

Monday Briefing: Left Surges in French Election NYT » World News Plus, a reformist will be Iran’s next president.

French Election Yields Deadlock as Left Surges and Far Right Comes Up Short NYT » World News The outcome left no party with an absolute majority and France bracing for potential political paralysis.

France Could Be Headed for Political Gridlock After Election NYT » World News Experts said the country could be headed for months of political instability, with the National Assembly divided into three major blocs that appear unable to work with the others.

Live Updates: France’s Far Right Is Denied a Majority by a Left Surge in Elections, Projections Show NYT » World News The far-right National Rally appeared to have fallen short of predictions, but no coalition captured an absolute majority in Parliament, according to projections. Months of gridlock could lie ahead.

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Here Are the Key Players in France’s 2024 Election NYT » World News The vote has turned into a race between the two main opponents of President Emmanuel Macron’s Renaissance party: the far-right National Rally and the New Popular Front, a left-wing coalition.

Masoud Pezeshkian, Iran’s New President, Raises Hope for a Diplomatic Opening NYT » World News Masoud Pezeshkian, a reformist, wants warmer relations with the West, with the goal of ending sanctions. But his powers are strictly limited.

Farage and the Future of the U.K.’s Conservative Party NYT » World News In the shadow of Labour’s landslide victory over the upended Conservatives, Nigel Farage’s small insurgent right-wing party, Reform U.K., is on a roll.

The Windmills Are Back Up on the Moulin Rouge NYT » World News The Paris landmark has completed its restoration after the blades fell off this spring — and just in time for the Summer Olympic Games to begin.

After 9 Months of War, Israelis Call for a Cease-Fire Deal and Elections NYT » World News A day of nationwide anti-government protests comes amid signs of progress toward a truce and hostage deal with Hamas, as well as continued fighting.

Deadly Flooding and Landslides in Nepal NYT » World News In this monsoon season so far there have been more than 60 weather-related fatalities. With roads cut off and more rain expected, the toll could rise.

Tokyo Governors Race Has 56 Candidates NYT » World News A ridiculous number of candidates are contending to be governor of Tokyo and its surrounding prefecture. Many are not even trying to win.