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Mexican Senate Votes to Give Military Control of Civilian National Guard NYT » World News Mexico’s governing party says the guard would be more effective and less corrupt as part of the armed forces. Critics fear the increased militarization of civilian life and a spike in rights abuses.

Hezbollah Targets Tel Aviv as Israel Moves Forces Toward Lebanon NYT » World News A top Israeli military official hinted to soldiers of a possible ground invasion as the United States and France drafted a cease-fire proposal to try to stave off a broader conflict.

Democrats and Republicans Press China on Abuse of Muslim Minority NYT » World News Both parties are focused on oppression of China’s Uyghur minority but use different tactics in pushing the Biden administration to do more.

Thursday Briefing: The U.S. Pushes for a Cease-Fire in Lebanon NYT » World News Plus, 3,600-year-old cheese.

Hezbollah’s Military Capability: What We Know NYT » World News The Iran-backed militants have perhaps the largest arsenal of any armed group in the world, excluding governments, experts say.

Kiryat Shmona, Israel, Endures Hezbollah Rocket Strikes NYT » World News Despite the danger, older residents, firefighters, medics and a few small-business owners chose to stay put in Kiryat Shmona, the northernmost Israeli city near the border with Lebanon.

Naftali Herstik, Renowned and Influential Cantor, Dies at 77 NYT » World News Part of a long line of cantors, he led services at the Great Synagogue in Jerusalem for 30 years and helped train the next generation.

U.S. Works to Broker Short-Term Cease-Fire Between Israel and Hezbollah NYT » World News With fears growing of a wider regional war in the Middle East, the United States is working to broker a short-term cease-fire agreement.

Zelensky Warns U.N. Against Ceding to Russia’s ‘Insane’ Desire for Land NYT » World News President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine told the meeting of world leaders that capitulating to Russia would only give its president, Vladimir Putin, the “political space to continue the war.”

4 Countries Accuse Taliban of ‘Gross’ Violations of Afghan Women’s Rights NYT » World News Germany, Australia, Canada and the Netherlands said they will take the Taliban to the U.N.’s highest court because of its harsh restrictions on Afghan women.

Putin Declares Changes to Russian Nuclear Doctrine NYT » World News President Vladimir V. Putin heightened his warnings against the West, asserting that Russia should be permitted to employ nuclear arms in the event of an attack by a nation backed by a nuclear power.

In Switzerland, Reported Use of Suicide Capsule Inflames Debate NYT » World News The Swiss police said they had detained “several individuals” after a 64-year-old American woman reportedly died by suicide using the controversial device.

Festival d’Automne in Paris Honors Rabih Mroué and Lina Majdalanie NYT » World News A retrospective in Paris honors Lina Majdalanie and Rabih Mroué, whose theater works have examined the region’s troubles for decades.

Online Scammers Posed as Brad Pitt to Get Cash, Spanish Police Say NYT » World News The authorities in Spain said they had arrested five people who posed as the famous American actor online and swindled two women out of more than $350,000.

U.N. Live Updates: Zelensky Calls for Global Focus to Stay on Ukraine NYT » World News To reverse Russia’s steady battlefield advances, the Ukrainian leader needs the support of Western allies whose attention is also demanded by other wars.

What Is Zelensky’s ‘Victory Plan’ for Ukraine’s War With Russia? NYT » World News The Ukrainian leader aims to present President Biden with a strategy to improve his country’s position ahead of any peace negotiations with Russia.

Astronomers Spot a Black Hole with a Cosmic Wingspan NYT » World News Astronomers have discovered a black hole emitting energy in jets longer than the width of 140 Milky Way galaxies.

Live Updates: Israel Downs Hezbollah Missile Aimed at Tel Aviv NYT » World News Israel said it was the first time the Lebanese militia had taken aim at Israel’s economic hub. Half a million people are displaced in Lebanon, the foreign minister said.

In Lebanon, a Family Flees Israeli Airstrikes NYT » World News After years of decline, Lebanon is ill-equipped to deal with a wave of displaced people. One family left their farm and found themselves homeless in Beirut.

Senegal’s Young President Wants a New World Order NYT » World News In his first interview with Western media since becoming president of Senegal, Bassirou Diomaye Faye said the United Nations has to change to reflect changing world demographics.