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Top Biden Aide to Visit Israel Amid Fears of Escalation With Hezbollah NYT » World News The visit by the adviser, Amos Hochstein, comes as cross-border clashes between Israel’s military and the powerful Lebanese militia have intensified.

Shanghai is Hit By Typhoon Bebinca, Strongest Storm in 70 Years NYT » World News The city canceled all flights at its two airports and closed major attractions, amid a three-day national holiday.

In Linda Sun’s Case, Signs of a Familiar China Playbook NYT » World News Linda Sun is just the latest member of the Chinese diaspora whom Beijing is accused of recruiting to influence Western democracies.

Mexico’s Contentious Judiciary Overhaul Judiciary Becomes Law NYT » World News Going forward, Mexican voters will now elect judges at every level, dramatically restructuring the third branch of government.

Morning Briefing: The Fallout of Trump’s False Claims NYT » World News Plus, Ye performs in China.

Three Hostages Were Likely Killed in November by Israeli Strike, I.D.F. Says NYT » World News An inquiry into the deaths of three Israeli hostages determined that they probably died as a result of a military airstrike targeting a Hamas commander.

Floods Kill More Than 1,000 People in West and Central Africa NYT » World News Flooding caused by heavy rains has left more than 1,000 people dead and hundreds of thousands of homes destroyed.

Houthis Launch Missile at Central Israel NYT » World News The rare attack was an illustration of the evolving conflict in the Middle East between Israel and Iranian proxies.

How a Tourist Paradise Became a Drug-Trafficking Magnet NYT » World News Costa Rica’s lush rainforests, which blanket a quarter of the country, are being infiltrated by cartels on a quest to find new trafficking routes to evade the authorities.

An Era of Chinese Adoption Ends, and Families Are Torn Over Its Legacy NYT » World News More than 80,000 children from China were adopted by American families. While many appreciate how the adoptions reshaped their own lives, they are also glad to see the program conclude.

Images From Kharkiv: A New Way of Life Emerges Amid War NYT » World News Kharkiv, Ukraine, has adjusted to life amid the threat of bombings. Its resilience is manifested in a curious blend of life above and below ground.

Why is Ye, Formerly Kanye West, Doing a Show in China? NYT » World News The provocative artist once known as Kanye West has received approval that was denied to Maroon 5 and Bon Jovi. China’s economic woes might be why.

Once Considered Foes, Iran-Backed Groups Get a Warm Welcome From Iraq NYT » World News Hamas and the Houthis have opened offices in Baghdad, reflecting the two groups’ evolving relationship with Iraq as Tehran works to build a regional power bloc.

Going the Distance at the Tram Driver Olympics NYT » World News Europe’s public transit captains showed off their skills at an annual championship. “We have been practicing,” a Dutch competitor said. “But the other teams have also been practicing, too.”

Paris Throws a Final Olympics Bash NYT » World News Tens of thousands cheered, clapped, danced and sang to celebrate French athletes and to relive, one last time, the Games that uplifted a nation.

Divided Attention NYT » World News On the eve of the Emmy Awards, it’s worth taking a look at what we’re actually watching.

Shoes Off. Laptops Out. Airport Tray Photo Shoot? NYT » World News A new social media trend involves creatively arranging your TSA bins, and showing them off.

As Ukraine Presses Its Attack in Kursk, Russia Stiffens Its Defenses NYT » World News Soldiers and military analysts say that Ukraine is largely holding onto land it seized in the Kursk region, even as Moscow has begun a counterattack.

At Funeral in Turkey, Family Mourns American Activist Aysenur Eygi NYT » World News The father of Aysenur Ezgi Eygi, a dual citizen of Turkey and the United States, said that Washington had not done enough to pressure Israel over her death.

Churchill, Abducted From Canada, Is Found Glowering in Italy NYT » World News The theft of an iconic Churchill portrait by Yousuf Karsh went unnoticed for months. But two years later, the police have tracked down the photograph.