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Biden Called Putin a ‘Crazy S.O.B.’ The Kremlin Called Biden a ‘Cowboy.’ NYT » World News The comments were a blunt tit-for-tat between the two adversaries.

U.S. Campaign to Isolate Russia Shows Limits After 2 Years of War NYT » World News Many nations insist on not taking sides in the war in Ukraine, while China, India and Brazil are filling Russia’s coffers.

Navalny and the Mirage of a Different Russia NYT » World News Aleksei Navalny symbolized a possibility for Russia. His death symbolizes its end.

Navalny’s Mother Blasts Russia Over Son’s Remains as Putin Rides Nuclear-Capable Bomber NYT » World News Aleksei A. Navalny died of natural causes, the Russian authorities have told her, and they will not release his remains unless she agrees to a “secret funeral.”

China’s Hacker Network: What to Know About the I-Soon Document Leak NYT » World News Documents leaked on a public website show that China is hiring private hackers to obtain sensitive information from foreign companies and governments.

U.S. Examined Allegations of Cartel Ties to Allies of Mexico’s President NYT » World News The inquiry examined accusations of potential links between drug traffickers and close confidants of the president while he governed the country.

San Diego Zoo Could Be First in U.S. to Get Pandas From China Again NYT » World News China said it reached agreements with zoos to again send giant pandas to the United States and Europe, continuing a tradition of animal-based diplomacy.

1974: 5 More Miners Hurt in South Africa Riots NYT » World News It was the latest outbreak of intertribal unrest at a gold mine in Free State. The situation was under control at midnight, officials said.

Putin Takes a Ride in a Nuclear-Capable Bomber NYT » World News President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia appeared to be sending a pointed message to the West with his flight on the Tu-160M.

Eiffel Tower Closed by Strike for 4th Day NYT » World News Unions accuse the company that manages the monument of pursuing financial policies that risk its well-being and worry that a fee paid to the city of Paris could cut into the repair budget.

Middle East Crisis: U.S. Official Set to Meet With Netanyahu in Latest Diplomatic Push NYT » World News Brett McGurk was expected to hold talks with Israel’s prime minister after an Israeli official expressed guarded optimism over a possible cease-fire deal in Gaza.

Shooting Near a West Bank Checkpoint Kills at Least 1 NYT » World News Three Palestinians used automatic weapons to fire from a car toward a traffic jam at the checkpoint, on a highway between a large Israeli settlement and Jerusalem, the Israeli police said.

Leaked Files Show the Secret World of China’s Hackers for Hire NYT » World News China has increasingly turned to private companies in campaigns to hack foreign governments and control its domestic population.

As Gaza Death Toll Nears 30,000, Israel’s Isolation Grows NYT » World News A worsening humanitarian crisis has brought a wave of condemnation against Israel’s ongoing military operation, and is testing the support of even its staunchest ally, the United States.

A Billionaire Bought a Chunk of Manchester United. Now He Has to Fix It. NYT » World News Jim Ratcliffe spent $1.5 billion for a 25 percent stake in his boyhood English soccer club. On Wednesday, he laid out his vision.

Ship Crash Collapses Part of Bridge in China, Killing at Least 2 NYT » World News Five vehicles plummeted from the crossing, part of which collapsed, in the southern city of Guangzhou, the authorities said.

New Freighters Could Ease Red Sea Cargo Disruptions NYT » World News Analysts and shipping executives say the expect costs to fall later this year as companies receive vessels they ordered two to three years ago.

Thursday Briefing NYT » World News U.S. warns of a possible Russian space weapon.

Delegation Led by Mike Gallagher Says U.S. Support for Taiwan Is Firm NYT » World News Divisions in Congress over aid for Ukraine, along with delays in arms deliveries to Taiwan, have some looking for more assurance in the face of pressure from China.

Bosnian Feuding Hobbles Gas Pipeline to Cut Russian Supplies and Influence NYT » World News The United States and Europe have championed a new pipeline to bring gas to Bosnia and cut supplies from Russia. But the project has been stalled by feuding among ethnic groups.