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Sahra Wagenknecht Is Shaking Up German Politics From the East NYT » World News Sahra Wagenknecht, a former Communist, has founded her own party to respond to German grievances about migrants, crime and the dangers of the war in Ukraine.

Lucy Letby Inquiry Won’t Weigh Key Question: Is the ‘Killer Nurse’ Innocent? NYT » World News More than 20 experts have called on the U.K. government to delay a public inquiry into the case of Lucy Letby, who was convicted of murdering babies, because of growing concerns about the evidence.

Hong Kong Journalists to Get Verdict in Test Case for Press Freedom NYT » World News The ruling in the Stand News trial comes as news media outlets face increasing pressure from the authorities amid a national security clampdown.

Typhoon Shanshan Makes Landfall in Southern Japan NYT » World News The risk of life-threatening landslides and floods was rapidly increasing in parts of Kyushu Island as the storm lashed it with relentless rain, the authorities warned.

Algerian Man Charged Over Synagogue Arson Attack in France NYT » World News The man expressed deep hatred of Jews and said he had acted to “support the Palestinian cause,” according to French antiterrorism prosecutors.

Thursday Briefing: Israel Launches Major West Bank Raids NYT » World News Plus, charges for Telegram’s founder.

What Is the West Bank and Who Controls It? NYT » World News Renewed violence has cast the a spotlight on the territory, where more than 600 Palestinians have been killed in clashes with the Israeli military since Oct. 7.

Trump Blames Biden for Wars Abroad. Here’s a Look at Their Records. NYT » World News Former President Donald J. Trump blames President Biden for crises around the globe. But the reality is that presidents inherit a world already hurtling through history.

C.I.A. Warning Helped Thwart ISIS Attack at Taylor Swift Concert in Vienna NYT » World News The agency provided information about several suspects that led to arrests, the deputy director said.

Who Is Telegram’s Pavel Durov and Why Was He Arrested in France? NYT » World News Pavel Durov was charged in France, as part of wide-ranging investigation into criminal activities on the messaging platform he runs.

Israeli Military Begins Major West Bank Raids NYT » World News Hundreds of troops entered cities in the occupied territory, targeting Palestinian militants. It was a significant escalation after months of raids that have unfolded alongside the war in Gaza.

Family of Bedouin Hostage Celebrates His Release and Pray for Cease-Fire NYT » World News The marginalized Bedouin community suffered deaths and abductions during the Hamas-led Oct. 7 attack, and also ache for their Palestinian relatives in Gaza.

A 4-Year-Old Boy Breaks a 3,500-Year-Old Jar at an Israeli Museum NYT » World News The child, who had been visiting the Hecht Museum in Haifa, wanted to know what was in the jar, his father said. He and his family have been invited to return when the artifact is restored.

U.K.’s Starmer Wants to ‘Turn a Corner on Brexit.’ What Does That Mean? NYT » World News On a trip to Germany, Prime Minister Keir Starmer exchanged warm words with Germany’s chancellor, Olaf Scholz. But a reset with the European Union will depend on actions too.

U.S., Chinese Officials Discuss Future Talks Between Biden and Xi NYT » World News In talks in Beijing, the two sides made clear that many differences remain over Taiwan, technology export controls and trade disputes.

Jenin, a Target of Israeli Raids, Is a Symbol of Rebellion for Palestinians NYT » World News For decades, Jenin has played a role as a center of opposition to occupying powers.

Major Israeli-Palestinian Clashes in the West Bank: A Timeline NYT » World News Israel has ramped up a crackdown in the Israeli-occupied territory since before the Israel-Hamas war began last Oct. 7. Here are some of the major raids.

Shelling Kills 6 in Eastern Ukraine NYT » World News The rest of the country, though, was largely spared from another consecutive night of large-scale Russian bombardment.

Israel’s Military Raids West Bank in Broad Operation, Killing at Least 9 NYT » World News Israel’s foreign minister said evacuations could be necessary in the West Bank as the military conducted an unusually large operation in the occupied territory.