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Charlie Kirk’s Influence Extended Far Beyond the U.S. NYT &rt; World News The conservative activist had recently spoken at conferences in Asia. His message also resonated in Europe, and especially Britain, which has seen a rise in right-wing ideology.

Belarus Frees 52 Political Prisoners in U.S.-Brokered Deal NYT &rt; World News Release comes as Alexander Lukashenko, the country’s authoritarian leader and an ally of President Vladimir Putin of Russia, seeks to normalize ties with the Trump administration.

In South Korea and Japan, Fury at U.S. Fuels Backlash Over Trade Deals NYT &rt; World News Officials and business leaders in both countries are questioning commitments their governments made to invest hundreds of billions in American manufacturing.

What Drove Israel’s Attack on Hamas in Qatar? NYT &rt; World News Israeli officials and analysts say that revenge for the Hamas-led 2023 attack on Israel, and frustration over moribund Gaza truce negotiations, informed the decision to strike in Doha.

UK Ambassador to the U.S., Peter Mandelson, Fired Over Epstein Links NYT &rt; World News The British government said it withdrew the envoy after newly revealed emails showed the depth of his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.

Drone Barrage Over Poland Was a Test for NATO, and the U.S. NYT &rt; World News A continent already on edge over the Ukraine war sees a Russian challenge to NATO readiness and to an America that wants to disengage from Europe.

Russia’s Strategy Against the West: Escalate Slowly and See if It Responds NYT &rt; World News Ukrainian and European officials say President Vladimir V. Putin has become emboldened by a lack of Western pushback.

South Korean Leader Warns of U.S. Investments After Hyundai-LG Plant Raid NYT &rt; World News President Lee Jae Myung made the comments as hundreds of South Korean workers swept in an immigration raid were expected to fly home on Thursday.

Nepal’s Young Protesters Find an Unlikely Partner: The Army NYT &rt; World News After an explosion of popular rage tore through the country, its respected army was the only institution left standing. It’s now in talks with the protesters.

How Macron Failed to Curb the Far Right NYT &rt; World News As France drifted to the right, the president has tried to make the country more business-friendly and win back voters. His strategy hasn’t worked.

Mexico City Gas Explosion Injures at Least 58, With 19 Badly Burned NYT &rt; World News The cause of the enormous blast, which created chaos in one of the capital’s most heavily populated areas, was thought to be an accident. No deaths have yet been reported.

What to Know About the Mass Protests in Nepal NYT &rt; World News The explosion of unrest in Nepal — with fires around the capital, Kathmandu, and the prime minister fleeing the country — was years in the making. Alex Travelli, a New York Times correspondent, describes what happened and why it happened now.

How Macron Failed to Curb the Far Right NYT &rt; World News As France drifted to the right, the president has tried to make the country more business-friendly and win back voters. His strategy hasn’t worked.

Who Is France’s New Prime Minister, Sébastien Lecornu? NYT &rt; World News Sébastien Lecornu had been defense minister. He is one of President Emmanuel Macron’s most loyal and enduring allies.

Drones Over Poland Are Latest Violation of Countries Near Ukraine NYT &rt; World News Poland denounced what it has described as an incursion by more than a dozen Russian drones. It would not be the first time Russia’s war effort had spilled beyond Ukraine.

Prince Harry Reunites With King Charles for First Time in Over a Year NYT &rt; World News Father and son had tea at the king’s London residence on Wednesday, in what may be a first step toward healing a painful rift that has divided Britain’s royal family.

After Qatar, Israel Fires on Yemen: ‘Whoever Attacks Us, We Will Reach Them’ NYT &rt; World News Israel’s military launched multiple attacks on Houthi sites in northern Yemen, a day after its widely-criticized airstrike against Hamas officials on Qatari soil.

Military Enforces Calm in Nepal After Two Days of Chaos NYT &rt; World News Leaders of a youthful protest movement that toppled a prime minister met with the military on Wednesday to discuss a path forward for the country.

Brazil Invited the World to the Amazon. It’s Become a Big Headache. NYT &rt; World News This year’s U.N. climate conference, on the edge of the rainforest, is fueling criticism of the host nation and the entire process of global diplomacy on climate change.

Climate ‘Ideology’ Hurts Prosperity, Top U.S. Officials Tell Europeans NYT &rt; World News Chris Wright, the energy secretary, said he would push Europe to loosen environmental rules and buy more gas. Doug Burgum, the interior secretary, tied fossil fuels to a need to win the A.I. race.