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In Pakistan, Imran Khan’s Followers Are Counting on Trump to Free Him NYT » World News A Trump ally has called on Pakistan to release the former prime minister from prison, inspiring fervent hope among his supporters.

What to Know About Plane Maintenance After the South Korean Crash NYT » World News Airlines have been increasingly outsourcing repair and upkeep work to other countries, but experts and consumer groups disagree about its impact on safety.

Trump Team Rebuffs Talks on Mass Deportations, Latin American Countries Say NYT » World News Mexican officials and other leaders in the region have not been able to meet with the incoming administration about the president-elect’s migration and deportation plans.

Bolsonaro Hid at Hungary’s Embassy. Not For Asylum, He Says, Maybe Love. NYT » World News Jair Bolsonaro and a Times reporter discussed the former Brazilian president’s two mysterious nights at the Hungarian embassy.

Iran’s Leader in Moscow to Sign Cooperation Treaty With Russia NYT » World News The agreement will stop short of a military alliance, but it is expected to formalize an increasingly close relationship between Moscow and Tehran.

Biden Says He Urged Netanyahu to Accommodate Palestinians’ ‘Legitimate Concerns’ NYT » World News President Biden said in an MSNBC interview that he pushed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to prevent civilian deaths during the Gaza war. He also defended his steadfast support for Israel.

Friday Briefing NYT » World News A vote on the Gaza cease-fire deal.

Israel and Hamas Work Out Differences That Had Delayed Cease-Fire Deal, Netanyahu Says NYT » World News Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he had called a meeting of his security cabinet for later on Friday.

U.K. Announces Rapid Review Into Scale of Child Sexual Abuse by Grooming Gangs NYT » World News Britain’s Labour government came under pressure to act after Elon Musk reignited a decade-old scandal involving child sexual abuse mainly by men of Pakistani heritage.

Israeli Vote on Cease-Fire Is Delayed as Diplomats Work on Details NYT » World News Even though negotiators for Israel and Hamas reached a provisional deal for a truce starting Sunday, they continued to discuss outstanding issues through mediators.

Mark Carney Launches Bid to Be Canada’s Next Prime Minister NYT » World News The former governor of the Canadian and British central banks announced he was running to become head of the Liberal Party and prime minister.

Friday Briefing: Cease-Fire Vote Delayed NYT » World News Plus, remembering David Lynch.

Blinken Insists Gaza Cease-Fire Deal Is on Track After Hecklers Disrupt News Conference NYT » World News Two pro-Palestinian journalists were ejected from the news conference after accusing the secretary of state of enabling “genocide.” Blinken, despite reports of last-minute snags, said he was confident about the cease-fire deal for Gaza.

Patients Are Dying in Hospital Corridors, British Nurses Say NYT » World News A damning report on overcrowded hospitals added fuel to a painful debate over the crises at the National Health Service.

Israel Launches Deadly Strikes Despite Announcement of Cease-Fire Deal, Gazan Officials Say NYT » World News Gaza’s health ministry said that eight Israeli attacks had killed 81 people and injured nearly 200 others over the past day.

U.K. Announces Rapid Review into Scale of Child Sexual Abuse by Grooming Gangs NYT » World News Britain’s Labour government came under pressure to act after Elon Musk reignited a decade-old scandal involving child sexual abuse mainly by men of Pakistani heritage.

Netanyahu Faces a Political Crisis Over the Gaza Cease-Fire Deal NYT » World News With his far-right coalition partners refusing to end the war, the Israeli prime minister may soon have to choose between them and the agreement.

French Pay Final Respects to Far-Right Firebrand NYT » World News The memorial for Jean-Marie Le Pen, who was known for his racist and antisemitic remarks, comes as the National Rally has become the driving force in French politics.

Sudan’s Military Has Used Chemical Weapons Twice, U.S. Officials Say NYT » World News The determination comes as the United States prepares to announce sanctions against the Sudanese military chief, saying there is strong evidence of atrocities in the country.

Fake Meat Is Processed. What Does That Mean for Its Health Benefits. NYT » World News After being targeted by the meat industry, swept up in the culture wars and pummeled in sales, two plant based meat companies are reinventing themselves.