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Now a democratic republic, Nepal was a monarchy for nearly 250 years. NYT &rt; World News Voters lining up at a polling station in Panauti, Nepal, in April 2008.

French Police Investigate Pigs’ Heads Found Near Paris-Area Mosques NYT &rt; World News The heads were discovered near the entrances of several buildings. The episode was widely condemned in France as an anti-Muslim provocation.

Trump Moves to Scrap Biden Rule That Protected Public Lands NYT &rt; World News The proposal from the Bureau of Land Management would prioritize the use of public lands for oil and gas drilling, coal mining and other industrial activities.

Millennial Mayor Backs Nepal’s Gen Z Protesters NYT &rt; World News Balendra Shah won an upset victory three years ago to become Kathmandu’s mayor. He’s using social media to coach protesters on the country’s next steps.

The Moment Nepal’s Gen Z Protesters Felt the Vibe Change NYT &rt; World News Before the destruction began, the Gen Z demonstrators had planned to look good while promoting democracy and sweeping away an entrenched leadership.

Happy 10th Birthday to the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory. Now Drop Dead. NYT &rt; World News Ten years ago, astronomers made an epic discovery with the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory. Cosmology hasn’t been the same since, and it might not stay that way much longer.

Live Updates: Nepal’s Army Takes Back Kathmandu’s Streets After Two Days of Protests NYT &rt; World News Troops imposed order after at least 22 people were killed during antigovernment demonstrations. Members of the Gen Z protest movement said they wanted a former Supreme Court chief justice to lead a new interim government.

Poland Has Invoked NATO’s Article 4. What Comes Next? NYT &rt; World News Article 4 allows member states to start a formal discussion within the alliance about threats to their security. It does not commit the alliance to military action.

Israel’s Attack on Qatari Soil Leads Gulf Powers to Question U.S. Protection NYT &rt; World News The audacious attempt to kill the political leaders of Hamas in Doha could upend the foundations of an American-led order in the Middle East.

What Is in the MAHA Report? NYT &rt; World News Today we look at the Make America Healthy Again movement.

Delayed Release of Workers Detained in Georgia Raid Fuels Anger in Korea NYT &rt; World News It is unclear when the South Korean detainees will be repatriated. They were previously scheduled to depart the United States on Wednesday.

Putin’s Message to Ukraine, Europe and Trump: I Won’t Back Down NYT &rt; World News With escalating airstrikes, the Russian leader appears determined to demonstrate that he will dictate the terms for any end to the war.

Into the Sands of Time: Exploring Egypt’s White and Black Deserts NYT &rt; World News Led by a guide and driver, a photojournalist embarked on a three-day, two-night excursion that took her deep into one of the country’s lesser-known wonders.

Israel’s Attack on Hamas in Qatar: What to Know NYT &rt; World News Why did Israel attack? Who was killed? What has been the Qatari response? Here are answers to those and other key questions.

How Graham Linehan’s Arrest Could Reshape Britain’s Free Speech Laws NYT &rt; World News A trans-Atlantic debate over freedom of expression in Britain has simmered for months. The arrest of Graham Linehan last week may prove a tipping point.

What We Know About the Protests in Nepal NYT &rt; World News Days of unrest in Nepal have left 22 people dead, triggered the resignation of its prime minister and brought troops to the streets of Kathmandu.

7 of Europe’s Most Delectable Fall Harvest Festivals NYT &rt; World News A pistachio exhibition. A herring market. The happy blend of wine and hiking. This list proves that foodies, too, can celebrate Autumnal travel.

How a Group of Students in the Pacific Islands Reshaped Global Climate Law NYT &rt; World News They watched climate change ravage their home countries as rich, polluting nations did nothing. Then they had an idea.

Before and after photos show how protests damaged Nepal’s government buildings. NYT &rt; World News Demonstrator in Kathmandu defied a curfew and set fire to government offices and the homes of politicians on Tuesday during an escalation of unrest.

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