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Photos of Trench Warfare in Ukraine in the Age of Drones NYT » World News At a critical battlefield in eastern Ukraine, advanced technology is shaping battles that resemble the wars of older eras. When drones are watching, assaults become violent sprints.

Can Iran and Israel Find a New Equilibrium? NYT » World News Even with peace talks underway, the region is far from stable.

To Join This Club, a Member Must Die. And You Must Adore Verdi. NYT » World News Based in Parma, Club dei 27 is so exclusive that it’s given rise to all sorts of myths. But it’s really about venerating the famous opera composer born near the Italian city.

Canadian Police Say They Dismantled Country’s Largest Drug Lab NYT » World News Federal officers in British Columbia seized drugs and chemical precursors that could produce about 96 million opioid doses, the authorities said.

All Trick, No Treat: Dublin Crowds Turn Up for Halloween Parade That Wasn’t NYT » World News The scariest thing this Halloween? In one city, it was the power of a phony online event listing.

How a Year of Rain Fell on Parts of Spain in Eight Hours NYT » World News The region is no stranger to storms like those that caused this week’s deluges. But global warming helps them pack a bigger punch, scientists said.

Israel Strikes Near Beirut as Diplomatic Push Shows No Sign of Success NYT » World News The Biden administration sent envoys including the C.I.A. director to the Middle East this week, but Israel, Hezbollah and Hamas all appeared far from a deal to end the fighting.

New Zealand Airport Puts Hugs on a Timer NYT » World News The new rule at a New Zealand airport limits curbside embraces to three minutes, drawing worldwide commentary, from the indignant to the amused.

As Russia Advances, U.S. Fears Ukraine Has Entered a Grim Phase NYT » World News Weapons supplies are no longer Ukraine’s main disadvantage, American military officials say.

Rúben Amorim, Manchester United and the Burden of History NYT » World News Winning at Manchester United will be tough enough for the club’s new manager. Unfair comparisons with the past won’t help.

Destructive Israeli Raid in West Bank Kills 5, Palestinians Say NYT » World News The Israeli military said its soldiers had engaged in close combat in the Nur Shams area of the occupied territory.

Spain Braces for More Rain and Flooding as Rescuers Dig Through Debris NYT » World News As the search continued for dozens of missing people in the east of the country, forecasters warned of new flooding in the southwest.

Can Axions Save the Universe? NYT » World News The hunt for dark matter is shifting from particles to waves named after a laundry detergent.

She Was the First Nicaraguan to Be Crowned Miss Universe. Can She Ever Go Home? NYT » World News After Sheynnis Palacios won the Miss Universe title, her country’s government arrested the family members of the Miss Nicaragua contest director, and she hasn’t returned home since.

Repression Intensifies in the Country Hosting a Major Climate Meeting NYT » World News Human rights watchdogs say Azerbaijan is in the midst of a vicious campaign of repression. But in global geopolitics, this energy-rich Caucasus country now has a lot of leverage.

How Wagner’s Ruthless Image Crumbled in Mali NYT » World News The Russian mercenary group operated with little pushback in the West African nation — until it launched one of its most ambitious missions.

Xenophobia and Hate Speech Are Spiking Heading into the Election NYT » World News Leading Republican politicians and lax social media controls have contributed to a proliferation of hate rhetoric and anti-immigrant sentiment.

As Famine Stalks Gaza, Farmers Lament Their Many Losses NYT » World News After more than a year of war, farmers have lost land, equipment and sometimes their lives.

Botswana Voters Hand Governing Party a Stunning Rebuke NYT » World News After nearly 60 years, the Botswana Democratic Party lost its majority in Parliament, becoming the latest long-dominant party in southern Africa to fall from power.

Friday Briefing NYT » World News Devastating floods in Spain.