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Cargo Ship Crashes Into Norway Man’s Backyard NYT &rt; World News A retiree living in a small house on the shore of a fjord woke up on Thursday morning because his neighbor was pounding on his door, telling him to look outside.

Trump Confirms Attempted Deportation of Migrants to South Sudan NYT &rt; World News The deportees are stuck in Djibouti amid a legal fight over their expulsions. A lawyer for some of the men said she was concerned for their health and welfare.

Netanyahu Names Maj. Gen. David Zini as New Domestic Spy Chief NYT &rt; World News The appointment of Maj. Gen. David Zini to head Shin Bet, Israel’s domestic intelligence agency, still faces a fraught legal process.

Friday Briefing: Two Israeli Embassy Staff Killed NYT &rt; World News Plus, books to look forward to.

Trump Makes False Genocide Claims. South Africans Respond With Humor. NYT &rt; World News The jokes mask a deep-seated anger over the legacy of apartheid and the inequality that many Black people say continues to define life in their country.

G7 Finance Ministers Show Unity in Support of Ukraine Against Russia NYT &rt; World News Top economic officials avoided a condemnation of U.S. tariffs but committed to trying to reduce “economic policy uncertainty.”

After More Than a Century in Skorts and Skirts, Ireland’s Camogie Allows Shorts NYT &rt; World News A committee vote on Thursday approved a measure that would allow players in the women’s sport to choose between shorts or skorts during official play.

Shooting Outside D.C. Jewish Museum Is Part of Global Surge in Antisemitism NYT &rt; World News Anti-Jewish attacks have increased since the Oct. 7 attacks by Hamas in 2023, and have remained high during Israel’s bombardment of Gaza, according to groups that monitor hate crimes around the world.

In Trump Era, Taiwan Defense Chief Says U.S. Still Is a Check on China NYT &rt; World News Wellington Koo says the Trump administration has a shared interest in security in the region, but Taiwan must also ready its own forces for asymmetric warfare.

Who Is Julius Malema, the South African Politician in the White House Video? NYT &rt; World News President Trump surprised a South African delegation with a video montage of apartheid-era chants from Mr. Malema.

Simon Mann, Mercenary Who Sought to Overthrow African Ruler, Dies at 72 NYT &rt; World News After Eton and a successful career in the British Army, he became the go-to guy for military coups, he said. The rewards (and risks) were enormous.

Ukraine Fires Hundreds of Drones at Russia, Moscow Says NYT &rt; World News One of the biggest barrages of the war targeted 10 Russian regions, including Moscow, according to the Ministry of Defense, but it was not clear how much damage the attack did.

Forest Loss Around the World Hit Record in 2024 NYT &rt; World News Forests around the world disappeared at a rate of 18 soccer fields every minute, a global survey found. Fires accounted for nearly half of the losses.

Inside a Harrowing, Hail-Damaged Flight: ‘We Thought It Was Our Last’ NYT &rt; World News When an IndiGo flight from New Delhi ran into a severe hailstorm, a passenger described several terrifying minutes: “They were calling their gods, we were calling our gods.”

Kneecap Member Is Charged With Terror Offense Over Flag at London Concert NYT &rt; World News A member of the Northern Irish rap group Kneecap was accused of illegally displaying a flag in support of Hezbollah. Kneecap denied the offense.

Gaza Aid Deliveries Begin After Days of Delays NYT &rt; World News The U.N. said about 90 truckloads of supplies had begun to arrive at warehouses and other sites in the devastated territory. It was the first significant influx after a two-month Israeli blockade.

Sarah Milgrim and Yaron Lischinsky Were Israeli Embassy Workers Killed in D.C. Shooting NYT &rt; World News Sarah Milgrim and Yaron Lischinsky met while working at the Israeli Embassy in Washington, her father said. Mr. Lischinsky had just bought an engagement ring, an official said.

Israelis Shocked and Horrified by Embassy Shooting NYT &rt; World News Political leaders pointed fingers at each other, suggesting that their opponents were responsible for a rise in antisemitism and criticism of Israel.

Alberta Separatism Push Roils Canada NYT &rt; World News The country is just emerging from a period of political turmoil with a new prime minister in place. But now Alberta, a conservative Western province, is planning a referendum to break away.

Kim Jong-un Vents Fury After Botched Launch of North Korean Destroyer NYT &rt; World News He vows to punish as criminals those responsible for the failure, in which the ship had its hull torn open and ended up on its side in the water.