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Fighting Rages in Gaza and Lebanon, Despite Killing of Hamas Leader NYT » World News Peace talks were nowhere in sight and violence seemed only to increase, as Israel struck northern Gaza and a drone from Lebanon hit near the Israeli prime minister’s home.

U.S. Defense Secretary Urges Israel to Scale Back Attacks in Beirut Area NYT » World News Lloyd J. Austin lamented that civilian casualties during Israel’s war in Lebanon are “far too high.”

Cuba Suffers Second Power Outage in 24 Hours, Realizing Years of Warnings NYT » World News Fidel Castro once called Cuba’s power plants “prehistoric.” But the country still relies on them, contributing to the longest blackout since the collapse of its former patron, the Soviet Union.

Iraq Suspends the Saudi-Owned MBC Channel After Protesters Storm Office NYT » World News The action came after the channel aired a report describing a number of leaders of Iranian backed armed groups as terrorists.

Tensions Spike in Mozambique After Killing of 2 Political Activists NYT » World News Leading supporters of the top opposition presidential candidate, Venâncio Mondlane, were fatally shot in their car following an election marred by allegations of fraud.

Lloyd J. Austin Urges Israel to Scale Back Attacks in or Near Beirut NYT » World News Lloyd J. Austin lamented that civilian casualties during Israel’s war in Lebanon are “far too high.”

Drone Hits Building Near Netanyahu’s Home in Coastal Israel NYT » World News The Israeli prime minister and his wife were not home at the time of the strike, his office said. The episode highlighted the challenge drones pose to Israel’s air defenses.

Novelty Acts NYT » World News We’re so accustomed to researching, planning and curating every millisecond of our lives that we rarely stop to consider the mental cost.

Despite Sinwar’s Death, Mideast Peace May Still Be Elusive NYT » World News Just about all of the actors in the region are looking for an “offramp” to the conflict, many analysts say. But Hezbollah and Hamas are talking tough, and Israel is not backing down.

An Alarming Glimpse Into a Future of Historic Droughts NYT » World News Record dry conditions in South America have led to wildfires, power cuts and water rationing. The world’s largest river system, the Amazon, which sustains some 30 million people across eight countries, is drying up.

Despite Israeli Bombs and Assassinations, Hezbollah Keeps Fighting NYT » World News Extensive Israeli attacks have blown up Hezbollah munitions and killed many fighters and leaders, but the Lebanese militia is far from incapacitated, analysts say.

5 Provisions in China’s Panda Contracts With U.S. Zoos NYT » World News Normally confidential contracts show that U.S. zoos are accepting increasingly strict terms governing panda cams and public statements.

With Unusually Forceful Words, Canada Charges India With a Criminal Conspiracy NYT » World News Canada expelled six Indian diplomats after the police said they had evidence that India used intimidation and even murder to silence its critics in Canada.

U.S. ‘Fusion Cells’ Assist in Israel’s Hunt for Hamas Leaders NYT » World News American commandos and intelligence officers began helping Israel soon after the Oct. 7 attacks last year.

A Soldier Chose a Radical Way to Publicize Troop Fatigue: He Deserted NYT » World News Serhii Hnezdilov, a Ukrainian soldier, said he wanted to draw attention to the need to discharge worn-out soldiers and replace them with fresh conscripts.

Live Updates: Hopes Dim for an Immediate Cease-Fire in Gaza NYT » World News A top Hamas official said the death of the group’s leader, Yahya Sinwar, would not soften its demand for a full Israeli withdrawal, as President Biden pushed to restart talks.

Reinventing Concrete, the Ancient Roman Way NYT » World News By learning the secrets of 2,000-year-old cement, researchers are trying to devise greener, more durable modern options.

How Moldova’s Most Popular T.V. Host Torched Her Career With a Startling Life Choice NYT » World News Natalia Morari once reported on corrupt business in Moldova. Now she has upset many by having a son with a tycoon accused of corruption, and running against the pro-West president in elections.

José Rubén Zamora Will Leave Prison After Nearly Two Years NYT » World News The case against José Rubén Zamora became a sign of crumbling democracy in Guatemala and a symbol of threats against press freedom across Latin America.

Man Arrested in Japan After Attack on Governing Party Headquarters NYT » World News An assailant tried to breach security at the office of the new prime minister, Shigeru Ishiba, a public broadcaster reported.