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Syrian Forces Deployed in Druse Town After Deadly Gunfight NYT » World News An uneasy calm prevailed in the town on the outskirts of Damascus on Sunday, two days after a gunfight between local men and security forces.

Israel Halts Aid to Gaza and Proposes New Cease-Fire Framework NYT » World News Israel has called for Hamas to accept a temporary extension of the existing cease-fire deal, and to release more hostages.

Trump Threats and Mexico’s Crackdown Hit Mexican Cartel NYT » World News Several cartel operatives said that for the first time in years, they genuinely feared arrest or death at the hands of the authorities.

Europe Races to Repair a Split Between the U.S. and Ukraine NYT » World News European leaders pledge to assemble a “coalition of the willing” to develop a plan for ending Ukraine’s war with Russia, which they hope could win the backing of a skeptical President Trump.

A Papal Primer That’s Fiction, but Also Rings True NYT » World News “Conclave,” an Oscar nominee, has provided a peek at the Vatican’s secret rituals at a time when the faithful are praying that life will not imitate art.

Mexico’s Response to Trump’s Tariffs: Troops, Cartels and China NYT » World News Aiming to appease President Trump, Mexico is hitting China with tariffs, handing cartel leaders over to the United States and using C.I.A. intelligence to hunt down others.

Why Congo’s Vast Army Is Struggling to Fight M23 NYT » World News The latest conflict in eastern Congo has exposed endemic weaknesses in the country’s military, long known for corruption, extortion and abuse.

Trump Threats and Mexico’s Crackdown Hit Mexican Cartel NYT » World News Several cartel operatives said that for the first time in years, they genuinely feared arrest or death at the hands of the authorities.

As Musk Consolidates Power, His Mother, Maye, Is in Demand NYT » World News Maye Musk, a model and a public speaker, recently headlined a government conference in Dubai and endorsed a slew of products in China.

What Would the Church Say About End-of-Life Decisions for a Pope? NYT » World News Francis has weighed in publicly before on ethics for end-of-life medical situations, but it is unknown whether he has made known his own wishes should he face such a crossroads.

Japan Fights Its Largest Wildfire in More Than 30 Years NYT » World News The fire, in a forested area of the coastal city of Ofunato, killed at least one person and prompted evacuation orders for thousands of residents.

Japan Fights Its Largest Wildfire in More Than 30 Years NYT » World News The fire, in a forested area of the coastal city of Ofunato, killed at least one person and prompted evacuation orders for thousands of residents.

Europe Is Left with Hard Choices as Trump Sours on Ukraine NYT » World News European leaders have been working to support Ukraine and beef up their own defenses. But the blowup between President Trump and Ukraine’s president on Friday made those goals more urgent.

Israel Proposes Temporary Cease-Fire Through Ramadan and Passover NYT » World News Hamas is unlikely to accept the deal as outlined, an analyst said, since it involves returning half of the remaining hostages in Gaza with few reciprocal commitments from Israel.

Lawsuit Against Panama Challenges Detention of Trump Deportees NYT » World News A group of lawyers accused Panama of violating the rights of people deported from the United States under the Trump administration’s policy of sending migrants to cooperative Latin American nations.

Honduras Moves to Extradite Man Accused of Killing Iowa Woman NYT » World News In his 2016 campaign, President Trump seized on the death of Sarah Root, who police said was killed by an undocumented immigrant suspected of driving drunk.

Shocked by Trump Meeting, Zelensky and Ukraine Try to Forge a Path Forward NYT » World News After President Trump’s rebukes, President Volodymyr Zelensky tried to repair the relationship with his counterpart while also reaching out to European allies.

Trump’s Dressing Down of Zelensky Plays Into Putin’s War Aims NYT » World News The public blowup could propel President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia to escalate the fight in Ukraine instead of agreeing to peace.

Illegal Migration to the U.S. Now People Are Heading to Canada. NYT » World News The Canadian government has reinforced border operations to stop migrants going to the United States, a major Trump complaint.But early data shows people are, instead, starting to flee the United States for Canada.

Kurdish Insurgent Group Declares Cease-Fire in Conflict With Turkey NYT » World News The group, the P.K.K., made its declaration days after its long-imprisoned leader urged the movement to disarm and disband, but there are still many questions about the prospects for ending 40 years of deadly conflict.