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A New Candidate Must Now Defend Biden’s Legacy Abroad NYT » World News More than any election in decades, this one will be marked by starkly different approaches to an era of simultaneous confrontations, from China to Russia to the Middle East.

Monday Briefing NYT » World News Here’s what you need to know.

World Leaders React to Biden Campaign Decision NYT » World News Foreign leaders did not wade into the turmoil of U.S. politics, opting instead for statements of empathy for a leader who reached the pinnacle of power only to find it necessary to bow out.

Monday Briefing: Biden Ends His Re-Election Bid NYT » World News The president endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris to continue the race against Donald Trump.

Soho Waiters Race Keeps London Servers on Their Toes NYT » World News Waiters in London competed in an annual footrace designed to test their mettle, their coordination and their skill as servers.

Israeli Strike on Port of Hudaydah in Yemen Will Harm Civilians, Not Houthis, Experts Say NYT » World News Israel’s counterattack on the Houthis, which set a vital Yemeni port ablaze, will do little to deter the militia, Yemeni and international experts said.

You Ask, We Answer NYT » World News We’re answering reader questions about this newsletter, and the news in general.

Israel Intercepts Missile Fired From Yemen as Conflict With Houthis Continues NYT » World News The missile launch suggested that the Yemen-based Houthi militia, which is backed by Iran, would keep up its attacks despite Israeli airstrikes on a port it controls.

Bangladesh Sharply Cuts Quota System That Sparked Protest NYT » World News A court ruling has sharply reduced a quota system for filling government jobs, after protests over the issue turned violent and were brutally suppressed.

7 Takeaways From Our Investigation Into a Secret Investor in Jack Ma’s Companies NYT » World News Behind the scenes, China’s most celebrated and its most notorious billionaires were linked through investments worth at least $1 billion.

The Billionaire Criminal Who Secretly Profited Off Jack Ma’s Deals NYT » World News Confidential documents show that Xiao Jianhua, a corrupt investor tied to China’s political elite, backed the country’s most successful and revered entrepreneur.

Canadian Politicians Are in No Hurry to Fight Foreign Interference in Elections NYT » World News China and India have been accused of exploiting the opaque nomination contests of Canadian political parties to meddle in elections.

Hong Kong’s Bouncy ‘Wonders’ Leave Some Wondering, ‘Why?’ NYT » World News Inflatable replicas of famous monuments popped up in a park, raising questions about art and Hong Kong’s changing place in the world.

Bangladesh Protests Inequality of Opportunity NYT » World News The demonstrations began over a quota system for government jobs but have extended to corruption, the cost of living and income disparities.

The World’s Most Fashionable Judoka Is Looking for Clothes in His Size NYT » World News Teddy Riner has long had trouble finding stylish apparel for his 6-foot-8 frame. Could it be time to create his own line?

Thomas Neff, Who Turned Soviet Warheads Into Electricity, Dies at 80 NYT » World News An M.I.T. physicist, he engineered an East-West deal that reduced nuclear threats and produced one of the greatest peace dividends of all time.

Israeli Jets Bomb Sites in Yemen Linked to Iran-Backed Houthi Militia NYT » World News The strike was in retaliation for a drone attack launched from Yemen a day earlier, which evaded Israel’s defenses and hit a building in Tel Aviv, killing one person.

‘There’s No Way to Turn Yourself In’: Migrants Rethink Routes to U.S. NYT » World News In Tapachula, Mexico, migrants en route to the United States are being forced to reroute their journeys after President Biden’s executive order suspending and limiting asylum requests, and human smugglers are profiting.

Dozens Dead or Missing After China Highway Collapse NYT » World News It was the second such rain-related disaster in less than three months, as extreme weather challenges the country’s extensive network of newly built expressways.

Divisive Far-Right Politician in Ukraine Is Fatally Shot NYT » World News Iryna Farion, a former lawmaker, was known for controversial campaigns to discredit Russian-speaking Ukrainians.