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Israel Armed Palestinian Militia to Fight Hamas, Officials Say NYT &rt; World News Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu acknowledged only that Israel had been working with “clans.” But the opposition leader warned that the “weapons going into Gaza will eventually be pointed at Israeli soldiers and civilians.”

Israel Bombs Beirut Outskirts, Citing Hezbollah Drone Workshops NYT &rt; World News The airstrikes on the southern outskirts of the Lebanese capital, an area where Hezbollah holds sway, were some of the heaviest since a U.S.-brokered cease-fire came into effect in November.

Friday Briefing: Trump and Musk Trade Insults NYT &rt; World News Plus, tips for healthy aging.

Philippe Labro Dies at 88; Restless Chronicler of the French Condition NYT &rt; World News As an author (often blurring the boundaries between fiction and nonfiction), a film director, a lyricist and a host of TV and radio shows, he sought to capture his epoch.

Reform U.K.’s Chairman, Zia Yusuf, Quits Amid Infighting NYT &rt; World News The sudden departure of Zia Yusuf, chairman of Nigel Farage’s anti-immigration party, is a blow to the organization and comes after a clash with another party member over the burqa.

Used in Covid Shots, mRNA May Help Rid the Body of H.I.V. NYT &rt; World News A new study shows how the technology deployed in Covid vaccines helped scientists coax the virus out of hiding.

There’s an Effective Way to Deter Rhino Poachers, a New Study Finds NYT &rt; World News Poaching rates dropped by more than half in African reserves where veterinarians removed the animals’ horns, which are in high demand in some parts of Asia.

Goal to Spend 5 Percent on Militaries Splits NATO Allies NYT &rt; World News The U.S. defense secretary expressed optimism that allied countries would increase their defense budgets, a demand of President Trump’s.

How ASML, a Key Supplier to the Chip Industry, Is Navigating Trump’s Trade War NYT &rt; World News ASML, the Dutch company that makes multimillion-dollar tools to manufacture advanced semiconductors, is grappling with the repercussions of a tech trade war.

Trump Compares Russia and Ukraine to Children Fighting NYT &rt; World News During a visit by the German leader, President Trump essentially threw up his hands, saying that there was nothing the United States could do right now to end the war to an end.

Trump’s Travel Ban Could Shake Up International Sporting Events NYT &rt; World News The proclamation said exemptions could be made for athletes and coaches participating in “major” competitions in the United States.

Syrians Rejoice at Being Exempted From Trump Travel Ban NYT &rt; World News Damascus residents hope the decision is another sign that the world is normalizing relations with Syria after the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad.

Xi and Trump Hold Talks, China Says NYT &rt; World News Chinese state media said the leaders spoke by phone on Thursday, amid worsening tensions between Washington and Beijing.

What to Know About Trump’s New Travel Ban NYT &rt; World News The order will bar citizens from 12 countries from traveling to the United States. Visas will be restricted for citizens of seven other countries.

‘Dear Girl, Get Out!’: A Young Palestinian Escapes an Israeli Strike NYT &rt; World News Video of a child escaping a burning building after an Israeli airstrike garnered widespread attention online. We found her in a hospital in Gaza and pieced together what had happened.

New Zealand’s Parliament Suspends Maori Lawmakers Over Haka Protest NYT &rt; World News The harsh penalty was handed down to three members of the opposition who said they were voicing their community’s displeasure with proposed legislation.

Israeli Military Recovers Bodies of Judi Weinstein-Haggai and Gad Haggai in Gaza NYT &rt; World News Judi Weinstein-Haggai and Gad Haggai were in their 70s when they were killed.

Another ‘Gomorrah’ TV Series About the Mob? Some in Naples Say ‘Basta.’ NYT &rt; World News With another “Gomorrah” spinoff being filmed, some Neapolitans say they’re fed up with all the shows portraying the “malavita,” or the lawless life. “Why must only bad things be said about us?”

China’s Economic Slowdown Fuels Social Media Anger at Elites NYT &rt; World News A Harvard graduate, a doctor and an actress have been at the center of social media storms over perceived privilege. Some see economic anxiety behind it.

Euthanasia Advocate Who Assisted in Woman’s Suicide Dies in Germany NYT &rt; World News Dr. Florian Willet had been under investigation in Switzerland after being present when an American woman died using a so-called suicide pod.