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Maduro Appears to Send Two Foreign Members of Ukraine’s Military to Face Trial in Russia NYT » World News Two Colombian soldiers who had fought for Ukraine are now under arrest in Moscow. They wound up there after stopping over in Venezuela, which apparently extradited them.

Why Oil Prices Remain Subdued NYT » World News Despite war in the Middle East and political turmoil in Libya, investors are focusing on what look like ample global supplies.

Ukraine Investigating Potential Causes of the Crash of an F-16 NYT » World News There are indications that friendly fire may have been involved, a Western official said.

Polio Vaccination Campaign in Gaza Faces Major Hurdles NYT » World News The operation depends on brief pauses in fighting in a war zone where the rule of law has broken down and hundreds of thousands of people are living in temporary shelters.

South Korea Says an Official Leaked Classified Information to China NYT » World News The sales of intelligence agency data raised awkward questions as the nation is expanding military information sharing with the United States.

In South Indian Cinema, a #MeToo Reckoning Comes Roaring Back NYT » World News A report withheld since 2019 has finally been released, providing damning evidence of sexual misconduct and gender discrimination in Malayalam cinema.

Inmate Revolts Highlight Failings and Miseries of Russian Prisons NYT » World News Staff shortages, beatings, corruption and harsh treatment of Muslim prisoners have all led to unrest among inmates, with recent uprisings turning deadly.

Polio Vaccination Campaign in Gaza Faces Big Hurdles NYT » World News The operation depends on brief pauses in fighting in a war zone where the rule of law has broken down and hundreds of thousands of people are living in temporary shelters.

Preaching the Mormon Gospel in Remotest Australia, With Art NYT » World News In Northern Territory communities, missionaries rely on a special Indigenous edition of the Book of Mormon to get their message out.

Mining for Neutrinos and for Cosmic Answers NYT » World News In a South Dakota cavern, scientists are working to capture the most elusive particles in the universe.

Paris Is Utopia for Paralympians Until They Leave the Athletes’ Village NYT » World News The city built highly accessible accommodations for competitors in the 2024 Paralympic Games. But the rest of Paris remains difficult to navigate.

How Mexico’s Judicial Overhaul Compares to Other Countries NYT » World News President Andrés Manuel López Obrador’s plan for transforming the judiciary goes much further than other countries that allow some judges to be elected.

Why Interest Rate Cuts Won’t Fix a Global Housing Affordability Crisis NYT » World News Central bankers are lowering borrowing costs, but that won’t be a cure-all for a widespread lack of affordable housing.

Parts of Italy’s Appian Way Are Left Off UNESCO’s World Heritage List. Cue Grievances. NYT » World News For the towns along the ancient road that were not included on the UNESCO list, the slight is about more than hurt pride.

Tropical Storm Shanshan Soaks Japan, Raising Flood and Landslide Risks NYT » World News The weakened storm still packed heavy rain and strong winds. It has killed four people, injured more than 100 and prompted evacuation orders for more than four million.

Kiingi Tuheitia, King of the Maori in New Zealand, Dies at 69 NYT » World News The king, who had been on the throne for 18 years, was praised by New Zealand’s prime minister for his “unwavering commitment to his people.”

Friday Briefing NYT » World News Kamala Harris’s interview with CNN.

Toll Reaches 17 Dead in Israel’s West Bank Raid, Including a Militant Commander NYT » World News The operation is the largest Israeli military incursion in over a year into the West Bank, which has become a third front in a conflict also being fought in Gaza and along the border with Lebanon.

What Is Palestinian Islamic Jihad? NYT » World News The militant group was founded in Gaza in the 1980s, but remains far smaller and holds less sway than Hamas.

‘Climate-Friendly’ Meat? Regulators Tighten Scrutiny of Label Buzzwords. NYT » World News The new guidelines from the Agriculture Department encourage third-party assessments of environment-related claims, which have come under fire.