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Jamaicans prepare for the arrival of Beryl. NYT » World News Storm clouds hover over the mountains in Kingston, Jamaica, as people prepare for Hurricane Beryl on Wednesday.

A Family Loses 3 Generations of Women in India Crowd’s Panic NYT » World News They had worked hard for years to make a life: “Now it’s over with the death of my dear daughter, wife and mother — in one single blow.”

Jay Slater’s Disappearance on Tenerife Spurs Online Sleuths and Speculation NYT » World News Jay Slater disappeared on the Spanish island of Tenerife last month. His whereabouts sparked intense online speculation.

Middle East Crisis: Top U.S. Official to Hold Talks in Paris on Defusing Israel-Hezbollah Conflict NYT » World News Amos Hochstein’s trip to France comes after comments by Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken that Israel had “effectively lost sovereignty” near the border with Lebanon because of attacks by Hezbollah.

Why the Supreme Court Immunity Ruling Worries U.S. Allies NYT » World News Legal experts say the U.S. Supreme Court ruling pushes past most of the norms in effect among American allies, adding more concern about the reliability of U.S. power.

You See a Hedge. He Sees Something Else. NYT » World News Tim Bushe decided to shape the hedges in his London neighborhood into a menagerie. They’ve become a local attraction.

Kings Battle for an Ancient Throne in Nigeria NYT » World News Two men claim to be the emir of Kano, an ancient kingdom in northern Nigeria. Their struggle for power and influence is feeding into a wider competition ahead of the country’s next election.

On the Kenya-Tanzania Border, an Elephant Hunting Ban Has Collapsed NYT » World News Five bulls from the area around a Kenyan wildlife reserve have been shot and killed in Tanzania in recent months.

Hurricane Beryl Caused ‘Unimaginable’ Damage in Grenada, Leader Says NYT » World News As the storm headed for Jamaica, officials were assessing what Grenada’s prime minister called “total” devastation on two of the country’s islands.

They Came for Spiritual Revival, Only to Be Trapped in a Deadly Panic NYT » World News Family members streamed to hospitals in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh to identify loved ones after at least 121 people — nearly all women — died in a stampede at a guru’s gathering.

How China and Russia Compete, and Cooperate, in Central Asia NYT » World News China’s leader, Xi Jinping, and President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia are courting regional leaders and pushing an alternative to the U.S.-led order.

China Seizes Taiwanese Fishing Boat As Tensions Rise NYT » World News The authorities in Taipei have demanded Beijing release the boat and its five crew members, who are being held in custody.

An Uproar Over a Chinese Doping Case, Except in China NYT » World News Chinese state news and social media has been virtually silent about 23 swimmers secretly testing positive in 2021, even as the issue is being debated widely abroad, including in Congress.

Wednesday Briefing NYT » World News Concerns about President Biden.

Iran’s Runoff Election: What to Know NYT » World News Two candidates from opposite camps will compete for the presidency after no one garnered the number of votes needed last week to win.

New Haitian Leader Visits Washington Seeking Additional Support NYT » World News Haiti’s newly selected prime minister, Garry Conille, met with Democrats on Capitol Hill as well as Biden administration officials, seeking more help to combat the unrest in his country.

With Fists and Knives, Mobs Attack Syrian Refugees in Turkey NYT » World News As economic woes grow in Turkey, groups of men have targeted Syrian refugees there. In response, fighters across the border in northern Syria have confronted Turkish soldiers.

Wednesday Briefing: President Biden’s Lapses Increase NYT » World News Plus, Israel’s generals want a truce.

Meloni Condemns Fascist Nostalgia Amid Scandal in Her Party’s Youth Wing NYT » World News A news report used a hidden camera to show members of the youth arm of Brothers of Italy glorifying fascism.

Thousands Flee in Gaza as Israel Orders More Evacuations NYT » World News The Israeli military says its campaign will soon become less intense, but Palestinians were once again racing to escape the fighting in southern Gaza, including Khan Younis.