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Famine Looms in Sudan as Civil War Pushes Capital Toward Abyss NYT » World News A year of fighting has turned the once proud capital, Khartoum, into a charred battleground. Millions have fled. Now a famine threatens in one of Africa’s biggest countries.

Israel Secretly Targets U.S. Lawmakers With Influence Campaign on Gaza War NYT » World News Israel’s Ministry of Diaspora Affairs ordered the operation, which used fake social media accounts urging U.S. lawmakers to fund Israel’s military, according to officials and documents about the effort.

As Ukraine’s Summer Starts With Blackouts, Worries Over Winter Begin NYT » World News Recent rolling power outages have raised alarm about what will happen when cold weather arrives and energy consumption goes even higher.

U.S. Embassy in Beirut Targeted With Gunfire NYT » World News An attacker was wounded and arrested, the Lebanese army said. No staff members from the embassy were injured.

Amanda Knox Set to Appear in Italy for Slander Retrial NYT » World News The American, who spent several years in jail but was exonerated in 2015 of the killing of her housemate in Italy, will defend herself against a charge related to the case.

Wednesday Briefing NYT » World News Narendra Modi’s election setback in India.

No Arrest in Prisoner Manhunt in France, Weeks After Deadly Ambush NYT » World News The aftermath of a brazen attack on a prison convoy has raised uncomfortable questions for France’s justice system.

Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer Clash in U.K. Election Debate NYT » World News Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, fighting to narrow a substantial polling gap, adopted an aggressive approach against his Labour Party opponent, Keir Starmer.

Gazans Pin Hopes on New Truce Proposal, but Remain Skeptical NYT » World News A cease-fire plan described by President Biden has stirred cautious optimism after nearly eight months of war in the Gaza Strip.

Rob Burrow, Rugby Star and A.L.S. Campaigner, Dies at 41 NYT » World News The “Mighty Atom” enjoyed a glittering professional career in Britain before gaining more acclaim for his charity efforts after a diagnosis of motor neuron disease.

House Votes to Impose Sanctions on I.C.C. Officials Over Israel Prosecution NYT » World News The Republican-written bill, which the White House strongly opposes, stands little chance of becoming law after lawmakers failed to reach a bipartisan deal on penalizing measures.

Wednesday Briefing: Modi’s Bruising Path to a Third Term NYT » World News Also, a Times analysis of the destruction in Ukraine.

Ukraine Strikes Into Russia With Western Weapons, Official Says NYT » World News The official said Ukraine had destroyed missile launchers in the Russian region of Belgorod using an American-made rocket system.

India’s 2024 Election Takeaways: Modi Struggles to Stay on Top NYT » World News The prime minister will keep his job, but his aura has been diminished and his leadership has fundamentally changed as the country’s multiparty democracy springs back to life.

Traveling to Europe, Biden Will Find Both Solidarity and Isolation NYT » World News The president leaves on Tuesday to mark the 80th anniversary of the D-Day invasion in France, where he will rally American allies in defense of Ukraine even as he defies them on the war in Gaza.

Some Gazans Call on Hamas to Accept Cease-Fire Proposal, But Remain Skeptical NYT » World News After months of bombardment, many in Gaza believe Hamas should make any compromise necessary to end the war.

Needing Help to Stay in Office, Modi No Longer Appears All-Powerful NYT » World News While Narendra Modi appeared to secure a third term as India’s leader, the election was closer than expected, forcing him to rely on coalition partners that don’t share his Hindu nationalist agenda.

Some Gazans Call on Hamas to Accept Cease-Fire Proposal, But Remain Skeptical NYT » World News After months of bombardment, many in Gaza believe Hamas should make any compromise necessary to end the war.

Modi’s party tried to woo more voters in India’s south, with mixed results. NYT » World News Supporters of the Bharatiya Janata Party celebrating outside a vote counting center in Bengaluru, India, on Tuesday.

Rwanda’s 2024 Election: What to Know NYT » World News President Paul Kagame led Rwanda out of the genocide, but has since dominated the country like a colossus. He is running for a fourth term after winning three elections.