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The First Flight of Their Lives: An Airlift After Agony Terror in Gaza NYT » World News The evacuees make up only a tiny fraction of the thousands of civilians, including many children, who have suffered grievous injuries over the course of Israel’s monthslong campaign against Hamas and its bombardment of Gaza.

Energy Dept. Awards $6 Billion to Cut Carbon from Industry NYT » World News Industries produce 25 percent of America’s planet-warming emissions but so far have proved very hard to clean up. The Biden administration is trying.

As Stellar Observations Improve, Earth’s History and Future Get Fuzzier NYT » World News Astronomers have gotten better at tracking the motions of stars just beyond the solar system. But that’s made it harder to predict Earth’s future and reconstruct its past.

Russia Charges 4 People With Terrorism After Concert Hall Attack NYT » World News The four men are migrant laborers from Tajikistan. They looked severely injured as they were brought into the courtroom. They face a maximum sentence of life in prison.

ISIS Affiliate Linked to Moscow Attack Has Global Ambitions NYT » World News The Islamic State in Khorasan is active in Afghanistan, Pakistan and Iran and has set its sights on Europe and beyond.

To Live Past 100, Mangia a Lot Less: Italian Expert’s Ideas on Aging NYT » World News Valter Longo, who wants to live to a healthy 120 or 130, sees the key to longevity in diet — legumes and fish — and faux fasting.

Russians Mourn People Killed in Terrorist Concert Hall Attack NYT » World News Russian state media pushed the idea that Ukraine was the obvious culprit, but at least three of the four suspects charged on Sunday are from the Central Asian nation of Tajikistan.

Paris Waiters Race as Storied Contest Returns Before Olympics NYT » World News Contestants rushed through the streets with croissant-laden trays in a moment for the French capital to showcase its cafe culture ahead of the Summer Olympics.

Monday Briefing: Two Charged in Moscow Attack NYT » World News Plus, the hotel guest who wouldn’t leave.

Screams and Blank Stares of Shock: Horror at a Russian Concert NYT » World News The violent attack on Moscow’s outskirts on Friday was a scene of chaos and terror. “You’re just running to figure out where else to run,” one attendee said.

Camilla Takes Center Stage With King Charles and Catherine Ill NYT » World News The woman whose very existence once seemed to threaten the royal family’s stability has emerged as a stabilizing force during a major health crisis.

Brazil Police Arrest 3 for Murder of Marielle Franco NYT » World News Two politicians were arrested in the assassination of a rival, Marielle Franco, who was known for fighting corruption and police violence.

In Russia, Reactions to Moscow Concert Attack Reflect State of Anxiety NYT » World News Russian state news outlets barely mentioned the claim of responsibility made by a branch of ISIS.

Witnesses Describe Fear and Deprivation at Besieged Hospital in Gaza NYT » World News More than a dozen patients have died as a result of the prolonged Israeli military assault against the Al-Shifa hospital complex, the Gazan authorities say.

Pope Francis Skips Palm Sunday Homily NYT » World News Pope Francis’ choice to skip the strenuous speech at the outset of Easter week immediately raised concerns about his health, but he spoke in a clear voice before and after it.

Dozens of Children Kidnapped in Nigeria Are Released, Officials Say NYT » World News The military of the West African nation, which is plagued by kidnappings largely driven by demands for ransom payments, said 137 children had been freed in the country’s north.

Russia’s Battle With Extremists Has Simmered for Years NYT » World News The Islamic State has long threatened to strike Russia for helping the Syrian president, Bashar al-Assad, stay in control.

In Hezbollah’s Sights, a Stretch of Northern Israel Becomes a No-Go Zone NYT » World News For the few Israelis remaining in the evacuated zone along the northern border with Lebanon, the simmering conflict there has become intensely personal.

Moscow Concert Hall Shooting: Russia Begins Day of Mourning for Victims NYT » World News American officials attribute Friday’s attack in a Moscow suburb, which killed at least 133 people, to a branch of the Islamic State active in Iran and Afghanistan.

China’s Dispute With Taiwan Is Playing Out Near This Tiny Island NYT » World News A fatal incident off Kinmen, a Taiwanese-controlled island, has become the latest occasion for Beijing to warn and test Taiwan’s president-elect.