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Monday Briefing: Israel and Hezbollah Exchange Major Attacks NYT » World News Plus, DMZ honey.

In a Region on Edge, Israel and Hezbollah Launch Major Attacks on Each Other NYT » World News The escalating strikes across the Israel-Lebanon border fueled fears of a bigger conflagration, but both sides signaled that they were de-escalating, for now.

Dozens Are Killed in Two Bus Crashes in Pakistan NYT » World News One of the accidents killed 12 people who were returning from a religious pilgrimage to Iraq, officials said.

German Prosecutors Say They Suspect Terrorist Link in Festival Stabbings NYT » World News The police say they have arrested a man they believe killed three people and wounded eight others at a festival in the town of Solingen, in western Germany.

After Attacks, Israel and Hezbollah Swiftly Move to Talk of Containment NYT » World News Hezbollah’s long-dreaded retaliation for the killing of a senior commander appeared to be over before it began. But analysts said tensions could yet escalate further.

Suspect Arrested in French Synagogue Blast NYT » World News Antiterrorism prosecutors said officers had taken one person thought to be responsible into custody for a blast outside a synagogue.

How the Latest Israel-Hezbollah Strikes Unfolded NYT » World News Israel and the Lebanese militia Hezbollah carried out some of their heaviest cross-border attacks in months on Sunday morning.

War Fuels Poetry Boom in Ukraine NYT » World News With verses that capture the raw emotions of the war and resonate deeply with the population, Ukrainian poets have emerged as some of the country’s most influential voices.

Live Updates: Israel Strikes Hezbollah in Lebanon and Says It Thwarted Major Attack NYT » World News The Israeli military said it had destroyed rocket launchers aimed at Israel. Hezbollah, the Lebanon-based armed group, later said it had fired rockets and drones, though Israel said there was “very little damage.”

Telegram’s Top Executive Pavel Durov Reportedly Detained in France NYT » World News The founder of Telegram, an app with more than 900 million users, was taken into custody by authorities, French media reported.

Separate Attacks Near Ukraine-Russia Border Kill Civilians, Officials Say NYT » World News Five people were killed in a Russian town, the local authorities said, while Ukraine reported three dead in a mortar and drone attack.

Is Taiwan Ready for War With China? A Show Has People Asking. NYT » World News Some think the drama, “Zero Day,” helps Taiwan confront an increasingly plausible scenario. Others say the show is alarmist and a tool of the government.

Inside Israel’s Hunt for the Leader of Hamas, Yahya Sinwar NYT » World News Yahya Sinwar’s ability to evade capture or death has denied Israel a military success in a war that began after he planned the Oct. 7 attacks.

Here’s a timeline of recent strikes and retaliations in the region. NYT » World News Tensions in the Middle East had been high for weeks before Israel and Hezbollah began a more intense series of cross-border attacks early Sunday.

Investigating Sinking of the Bayesian Yacht, Officials NYT » World News The investigators searching for answers about the shipwreck, leaving seven dead, face questions about extreme weather and possible human error or problems with the yacht itself.

U.S. Moves Naval Forces Closer to Israel NYT » World News American officials are sending a signal to Iran and its allies, in the form of two aircraft carrier groups and an attack submarine.

In France, Amine Kessaci Strives to Empower Multicultural Areas NYT » World News As a teenager, Amine Kessaci confronted Emmanuel Macron, founded an environmental group and lost a brother to drug violence. At 20, he almost won a National Assembly seat.

Explosions Outside a France Synagogue Were a Terrorist Attack, Prosecutors Say NYT » World News Politicians quickly condemned the attack, at a time when antisemitic incidents have been on the rise in France.

Zelensky Independence Day Speech Praises Ukraine’s Russia Offensive NYT » World News Although the cross-border offensive carries risks, it also paid dividends on Saturday with the first prisoner swap with Russia in several months.

France explosions synagogue antisemitism NYT » World News Politicians quickly condemned the attack, at a time when antisemitic incidents have been on the rise in France.