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L.G.B.T.Q. Catholics Have Jubilee With Pope’s Blessing, if Not His Presence NYT &rt; World News Leo XIV did not meet with pilgrims, but he has indicated that he is supportive of an open, welcoming church.

At Least 150 Pro-Palestinian Protesters Arrested in London on Terrorism Charges NYT &rt; World News The demonstrators oppose the British government’s decision to designate Palestine Action as a terrorist organization.

In India’s Rebound From Trump Blows, Modi Has No Easy Choices NYT &rt; World News The unraveling of relations between the United States and India has convinced many Indian officials that the country should return to its difficult balancing act of nonalignment.

Norway’s Navy Gets a Big Boost With U.K. Ship Deal NYT &rt; World News A plan to buy warships shows how Europe is bolstering defenses amid worries about Russian aggression and President Trump’s isolationist policies, analysts say.

Israel Targets More Buildings in Gaza City and Warns Residents to Flee NYT &rt; World News The Israeli military issued evacuation orders for residents in the high-rise towers and urged Palestinians to move to the south of Gaza, as it intensifies its offensive on the city.

A Canadian Whisky Brand May Move Bottling to the U.S. A Union Blames Trump. NYT &rt; World News Diageo plans to close an Ontario factory, eliminating 200 union jobs, to take its Crown Royal bottling closer to American customers.

Keir Starmer’s Miserable Moment in the U.K. Has Nigel Farage Gloating NYT &rt; World News The resignation on Friday of Angela Rayner, Britain’s deputy prime minister, was the latest setback for Prime Minister Keir Starmer as he battles the rise of the right-wing populist Nigel Farage.

Offer Accepted NYT &rt; World News We spend a lot of time thinking of reasons we shouldn’t do things. What if we decided to default to yes?

Immigration Raid on Hyundai-LG Plant in Georgia Rattles South Korea NYT &rt; World News The shocked but subdued reaction to the arrest of hundreds of Koreans at the site reflected the delicate position of a government engaged in tense trade talks with the Trump administration.

Karina Milei, Argentina’s Mysterious First Sister, Captivates Nation After Audio Leaks NYT &rt; World News Karina Milei has become a lightning rod for corruption accusations even as her power and the loyalty of her brother, President Javier Milei, remain unwavering.

Large Shark Kills Surfer Near Sydney, Police Say NYT &rt; World News The authorities in Australia closed beaches in the northern Sydney suburbs after the attack.

With ‘Ghost Bat’ Drone, Australia Gears Up for New Arms Race NYT &rt; World News A new class of aircraft developed with Boeing, it will be the first military plane designed and manufactured in the country in half a century.

A Japanese Island Preserves an Ancient and Ghostly Theater Form NYT &rt; World News Noh was once the entertainment of medieval warriors. Today, remote Sado Islanders embrace one of the world’s oldest surviving types of drama.

Food Delivery Drivers Feel Strain of Italy’s Ban on Outdoor Work on Hottest Days NYT &rt; World News Delivery riders are already some of the most vulnerable workers of booming gig economies. During successive heat waves this summer in Italy, it got complicated.

Thrust Into the Line of Fire, Iranians Worry About What Comes Next NYT &rt; World News A 12-day war in June upended the shadow war rivalry between Israel and Iran. Some Iranians want to strike back, others want to move on.

Rome’s Delivery Riders Lose Out in Heat Ban NYT &rt; World News A new rule banning labor during the hottest hours this summer was meant to protect workers in and around Rome. Instead, it gutted the incomes of some delivery riders.

Inside Iran After the 12-Day War NYT &rt; World News Following a 12-day war with Israel in July, which resulted in the deaths of over 1,000 civilians and many of Iran’s top nuclear scientists and officials, a New York Times team was granted access to Tehran. Declan Walsh, a Times international correspondent, explains how the conflict has created a widespread sense of uncertainty and flux in the Iranian capital.

Energy Secretary Attacks Offshore Wind and Dismisses Climate Change NYT &rt; World News Chris Wright, who travels to Europe next week to promote American gas, called climate change “not incredibly important.”

With Jair Bolsonaro on Trial, Brazil Braces for U.S. Sanctions NYT &rt; World News While the Supreme Court weighs the fate of the former president on charges of plotting a coup, Brazil’s government is preparing for more penalties.

A Rapid U.S. Military Buildup in the Caribbean: What to Know NYT &rt; World News The United States has deployed eight warships, several surveillance planes and one attack submarine to the region as tensions with Venezuela grow.