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U.K. Liberal Democrats Make Big Election Gains NYT » World News The small centrist party campaigned on improving health and social care. Its leader, Ed Davey, wooed voters with publicity stunts and personal appeals.

Gaza Cease-Fire Talks Revive After Weeks of Deadlock NYT » World News The negotiations had been stalled for weeks until Hamas announced on Wednesday that it had exchanged some ideas with mediators on a new way forward.

Rishi Sunak Defends Record in Last Speech as Prime Minister NYT » World News In brief remarks in Downing Street, he apologized to Britain for his failings and accepted responsibility for his party’s stinging election defeat.

Labour Loses Votes in Muslim Areas Over Its Gaza Policy NYT » World News Many British Muslims and other voters have demanded that party leaders more vocally condemn the rising death toll and deepening humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

Mount Etna Erupts, Spewing Lava and Clouds of Ash 15,000 Feet Into the Air NYT » World News Clouds of ash went nearly 15,000 feet into the air, and the airport in Catania, Sicily, was forced to shut down because the runway was unusable.

Hungary’s Viktor Orban Travels to Russia for Meeting With Vladimir Putin NYT » World News Days after a trip to Ukraine, the Hungarian leader arrived in Moscow for a visit that has dismayed E.U. officials, who have made clear that he is not there on behalf of the bloc.

Britain’s New Prime Minister Has Just Hours to Prepare NYT » World News A new U.S. president usually has a two-month window to prepare to move into the White House. Freshly elected British prime ministers move into Downing Street much more swiftly.

Japan Finally Phases Out Floppy Disks NYT » World News One of the world’s most technologically advanced nations has held on to some of the most outmoded devices.

UK Election Turnout Set to Be Lowest in Over 20 Years NYT » World News Voter participation was estimated at 60 percent — below that in every recent election except 2001, another widely anticipated landslide.

UK Election: What Happens Next NYT » World News The transition of power in Britain is a matter of hours, not months.

Trump Advisers Call for U.S. Nuclear Weapons Testing if He Is Elected NYT » World News A former national security adviser says Washington “must test new nuclear weapons for reliability and safety in the real world,” while critics say the move could incite a global arms race that heightens the risk of war.

How the Labour Party Wants to Change the UK Economy NYT » World News With Britain’s productivity and wages stalled for the past decade and a half, the winning party in the general election faces a tall order.

Liz Truss Caps List of High-Profile Conservative Seat Losses NYT » World News Ms. Truss, who was forced out as prime minister after 49 chaotic days, lost by 630 votes in a district she previously held by more than 26,000.

Australian Author’s Novel-Turned-Film Goes Global NYT » World News Lily Brett’s delight is bittersweet as “Too Many Men,” her story about traveling with her father, becomes a movie he did not live to see.

Man Who Stabbed South Korea’s Opposition Leader Is Sentenced to 15 Years NYT » World News The attack on Lee Jae-myung in January raised alarms about South Korea’s political polarization. His assailant was convicted of attempted murder.

Iran’s Presidential Candidates: Who Are They? NYT » World News Two candidates face off in Iran’s runoff election on Friday after neither secured enough votes to win in the first round. Here’s what you need to know about their positions and background.

Friday Briefing NYT » World News A landslide victory for Labour.

Growing Economic Anxiety and Inequality Fuels Unrest Worldwide NYT » World News Economic turmoil is spreading across the globe, and the response has been protests, attempted coups and elections of far-right politicians.

Iran Voters Face Stark Choice in Competitive Presidential Runoff NYT » World News For the first time in years, the outcome is difficult to predict, and could be decided by how many people end their boycotts and participate in the vote.

Can the Labour Party Bring Back Britain’s Green Groove? NYT » World News The new government, widely expected to be led by Labour, has pledged to fast-track a green energy transition. It will face big challenges.