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France Bans PFAS in Many Products, but Not Cookware NYT » World News A new French ban on “forever chemicals” allows their use in nonstick pans after industry opposition, including a rally by employees of Tefal, a cookware maker.

Pope Francis Suffers a Health Setback, Inhaling Vomit NYT » World News The Vatican said Francis, 88, who has been hospitalized for pneumonia, was responding well to treatment, and that it was too soon to say how serious the incident was.

Trump Administration Live Updates: Trump and Vance Loudly Berate Zelensky in Oval Office NYT » World News

Tempers flare and voices are raised during a heated meeting at the White House. NYT » World News President Trump and Vice President JD Vance castigated President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine for not being grateful enough for U.S. aid. “You’re gambling with World War III,” Trump told Zelensky.

Turkey-PKK Deal May Benefit Erdogan at Home and Abroad NYT » World News The gambit could give the Turkish president a chance to extend his power, while also calming a conflict that threatens to undermine the new Syrian government.

What’s Next for the Gaza Truce? Look at the Border With Egypt. NYT » World News Israeli forces are supposed to begin withdrawing from the Philadelphi Corridor, a sensitive border zone between Gaza and Egypt, this weekend.

West Bank Operation Tests Palestinian Leaders’ Ability to Root Out Militants NYT » World News The Palestinian Authority wants to prove it can handle security in Gaza, even if it means working in parallel with a destructive Israeli campaign that has displaced tens of thousands.

Vietnamese Journalist Gets 2 ½ Years in Prison for Facebook Posts NYT » World News The sentence for Truong Huy San, an influential reporter, was the latest crackdown on speech by Vietnam, a rising regional power.

Starmer, Bearing Invite From King Charles, Scored Wins With Trump NYT » World News The British prime minister, Keir Starmer, presented President Trump with a royal invitation and scored several political wins. But his top goal — a security guarantee for Ukraine — remained elusive.

After Insults and False Claims, Trump to Host Zelensky for Minerals Deal NYT » World News President Trump will meet with President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine on Friday after falsely asserting that Ukraine started the war with Russia and calling him a “dictator without elections.”

After a Revolution, a Move Toward Politics as Usual in Bangladesh NYT » World News Some of the students who took part in last year’s uprising that ousted the nation’s autocratic leader are leaving the interim government to start a political party.

Why ‘Emilia Pérez,’ a Film About Mexico, Flopped in Mexico NYT » World News The polarizing movie is up for 13 Academy Awards on Sunday. But in Mexico, it has been widely criticized for its depiction of the country.

As Ramadan Nears, Syrians Feel the Pinch of a Cash Shortage NYT » World News The Assad dictatorship is out, but Syria’s economy is in chaos after a civil war and recent policy shifts. The situation is putting a damper on a typically festive season.

Who Is the P.K.K. Leader Abdullah Ocalan? NYT » World News The founder of the P.K.K., a guerrilla organization that has been fighting an insurgency against Turkey for decades, has called for his group to disarm and disband.

How Oscar-Nominated ‘I’m Still Here’ May Hold Brazil’s Military Accountable NYT » World News For decades, nobody was held accountable for killings and forced disappearances at the hands of Brazil’s military junta. “I’m Still Here” may be changing that.

Why These Oscars Mean So Much to Brazil NYT » World News The best picture and best actress nominations for “I’m Still Here” have inspired national pride in a country whose culture has long been overlooked.

How Canadians Are Directing Their Ire at the U.S. Over Trump’s Tariffs NYT » World News Canadians are shunning American products and abandoning trips to the United States to protest the economic punishment President Trump has threatened to impose with tariffs.

Argentina’s Crypto Scandal Swindled Thousands. What Did Javier Milei Know? NYT » World News A new cryptocurrency called $Libra bilked investors out of $250 million. It had been promoted by President Javier Milei.

Workers Strike Across Greece on Anniversary of Deadly Train Crash NYT » World News Two years after the country’s deadliest rail disaster, many are still demanding greater safety and accountability.

South Korean Police Investigate Japanese Woman for Kissing BTS Star Jin NYT » World News ​The woman was accused of kissing him without his consent during an event the K-pop idol held in Seoul last year.