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Internal Israeli Report Says a Fifth of the Remaining Hostages Have Died NYT » World News The report’s estimate that 32 of the remaining 136 captives have not survived their ordeals is higher than previous numbers the Israeli authorities have disclosed.

Blinken travels to Egypt and Qatar in his bid to avert a wider regional war. NYT » World News Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken meeting with Qatar’s emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani, in Doha on Tuesday.

King Charles’s Cancer Diagnosis May Reshape How U.K. Monarchy Works NYT » World News Britain’s king has been a highly visible royal, making hundreds of public appearances. As he steps back from view, who will fill the gap?

Federal Records Show Increasing Use of Solitary Confinement for Immigrants NYT » World News A new report based on records from the Trump and Biden years found the average length of solitary detainment was longer than the duration the U.N. says can constitute torture.

King Charles Has Cancer. Here’s What to Know. NYT » World News The British monarch’s diagnosis was a surprise announcement. Here’s a guide to the news and its potential implications.

Kenyan Cult Leader Is Charged in the Deaths of 191 Children NYT » World News When Paul Nthenge Mackenzie preached that the world was about to end, many of his believers starved themselves to death. He has now been charged along with 29 others.

U.S. Ambassadors in the Pacific Urge Action on Ukraine, Israel and Border Bill NYT » World News With the package teetering on the brink of collapse, diplomats said the nation’s credibility was on the line.

Mideast Crisis: Blinken Takes Bid to Avoid Wider War to Qatar and Egypt NYT » World News The secretary of state was in Cairo on the second day of a regional trip that was also aimed at rallying allies around a proposed cease-fire agreement for Gaza.

Cancer Diagnosis Like King Charles’s Is Not Unheard-Of NYT » World News While Buckingham Palace released little information on Charles’s diagnosis, some cancer experts not involved in his care have seen the illness detected during other routine medical procedures.

What Israeli Soldiers’ Social Media Videos in Gaza Reveal NYT » World News An analysis of social media videos found Israeli soldiers filming themselves in Gaza and destroying what appears to be civilian property. The footage provides a rare and unsanctioned window into the war.

Haitian President’s Murder Case Yields an Unexpected Name: the First Lady’s NYT » World News A Haitian prosecutor has issued a criminal complaint naming several people as potential conspirators in the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse, including his wife.

Houthi Attacks and U.S.-Led Strikes Dash Hopes for Quick Yemen Peace Deal NYT » World News A U.N.-backed process to end Yemen’s nine-year conflict appeared to be moving forward recently. But then the war in Gaza began and tensions spilled over.

Discontent and Defiance on the Road to Pakistan’s Election NYT » World News The Grand Trunk Road is buzzing with talk of the coming vote, and of the country’s future.

Tuesday Briefing NYT » World News King Charles is diagnosed with cancer.

A Russian Bank Account May Offer Clues to a North Korean Arms Deal NYT » World News Moscow may be trying to help Pyongyang with access to the international financial system in exchange for missiles and ammunition, U.S.-allied intelligence officials suggest.

U.S. Strikes Hit Most of Targets in Iraq and Syria, Pentagon Says NYT » World News U.S. officials acknowledge that the targeted militias still retain the majority of their capability to carry out future attacks.

Senegal Parliament Delays Elections Until December After Opposition Showdown NYT » World News President Macky Sall abruptly postponed elections scheduled for this month, and on Monday, legislators in the West African nation voted to allow him to stay in office months after his presidency is to end.

Blinken Meets Saudi Crown Prince on Mideast Push for Pause in Gaza War NYT » World News The top U.S. diplomat spoke with Saudi Arabia’s de factor ruler as he sought to broker a pause in the fighting. His visit came the same day a drone struck a Syrian base used by U.S. forces and their allies.

Tuesday Briefing: Blinken’s High-Stakes Middle East Trip NYT » World News Also, King Charles’s cancer diagnosis and the women who ruled the Grammys.

UNRWA, Aid Agency in Gaza, Set to Lose $65 Million, Documents Show NYT » World News The agency, which plays a key role in the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, has received an influx of private donations but not enough to make up for the loss of international funding.